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More than 250 adults and students showed their patriotic spirit recently when Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School waved the Red, White and Blue for reading.  

Sheldon Quinn as Betsy Ross and Cara Wylie as Clara Barton were among the Fabra Elementary second grade students from Jennifer Tate's classroom who staged a "living museum." Dressed in period costume, they gave prepared speeches telling about their character and the impact each had on history.  

Jump Into History at the Cape May County Museum. Jim Stephens, Education Director at Historic Cold Spring Village, will teach us about the history of "Old Glory," the flag of the United States. Did Betsy Ross really design the first flag?  

Margaret DiSilvestro of Elmwood Park has been making egg shell art for more than 40 years. The art has been on display several times, the last time at the Elmwood Park Library. "Everyone who sees them remarks, 'I've never seen anything like this,' " DiSilvestro said.  

It is, by far, the oldest and most durable piece of equipment that we own. Standing in the corner, ready to swing into action, is a 1957 Pfaff sewing machine Jean bought before we met. While the cabinet has changed colors several times, it still is in excellent condition.  

A benefit dance will be held for a lifetime member of the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department March 20. Scotty Boteler is fighting a rare type of lymphoma. His case is only the sixth to be discovered, according to event organizers.  

As the Olympics come to a close, you may be inspired to add some sporty spice to your life. Even if it is from the sidelines. Cincy Chic hit a home run and found three local sport-inspired groups that'll have you cheering for more.  

Harriet Tubman crossed into the slave states 19 times to bring about 300 slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad. A better understanding of women's roles in history is the theme of this year's National Women's History month. Used to be, a woman had to wield a sharp instrument to get any respect in history class.  

The Girls Scouts of Western Ohio in Cincinnati has announced its 2010 Woman of Distinction honorees. The award was established in 1990 to recognize women who demonstrate leadership on issues related to women and youth. A reception for these honorees will be Wednesday at the Queen City Club. Princess Davis, a Cincinnati police officer since 1993, has been a crime prevention specialist, a domestic violence advocate and senior citizen advocate and is now Citizens on Patrol coordinator.  

Three Charles County Public Schools teachers recently joined the ranks of accomplished teachers nationwide by earning National Board Certification. Aparna Joshi, Michele King and Julie Verras each completed a yearlong performance-based assessment series to become 2009 Nationally Board Certified Teachers, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Joshi is a gifted education teacher at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Waldorf and earned a generalist/middle childhood certific