it will be endeavors final trek in the space. -- trip into space. >> the late william donald schaeferontinues to be remembered. >> at the sports legends museum downtown, the new exhibit on display is not born athlete, but for the biggest advocate for sports in maryland. >> heat was a visionary man, more so than any politician have seen -- we have seen great we thought it was appropriate to create a tribute for him. >> there are pictures that show significant steps and the road to create oriole park. >> if you just happen to have something related to its dedication to baltimore sports, the museum would like to have its. >> we all collect mementos and things like that. i went into my attic and found an old campaign poster that he had signed for me. biggest stuff like that a we are looking for people to bring down. >> i do not think he was the biggest sports fan ever, but he understood it well enough to know that it really contributed mightily to the overall cultural landscape. >> the former governor helped bring the nfl back to baltimore, and he supported the babe ruth museum. the museu

he was always a presence. >> let us remember william donald schaefer. the spirit of the flower mart lives on with him. >> it marks 100 years the flower mart has been a part of baltimore's history. >> we keep coming back because it is such a great event. the city comes out in droves when we are here. >> they are encouraging everyone to come out and share in baltimore's history. in mount vernonon, kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> and it runs from 11:00 this morning until 8:00 tonight. you can find a full list of events on our web site at www.wbaltv.com. >> and did you see the girls -- >> with the ribbons? >> yes. it is a tradition. they do it every year. >> he spent close to two decades on capitol hill. >> and why he's retiring. >> the insta-weather plus forecast next. >> welcome back to "11 news saturday morning." thank you for joining us. let's take another look outside with john, and we are expecting a repeat performance. >> we have thundershowers. most of the day yesterday was fine. i was able to get out and cut the lawn. >> the neighborhood to help you

he was always a presence at we still feel the spirit. >> let us remember william donald schaefer, therit of the flower mart lives on with them. >> had a moment of silence in his honor. this year is special because it marks and 100 years before our march has been a part of the baltimore spring culture. >> it is great to be a part of history and they have kept us going this long which is remarkable. it is a great event. the city comes out every time we are here. rather great vendors here. >> encourage everyone to come out and share in baltimore's history. >> all the shares a live look over mount vernon. the car more runs until 8:00 tonight and tomorrow from 11:00 in the morning until 8:00 in the evening in if. you could look up the details on our website, wbaltv.com. will the weather hold off tax >> p? >> it is a flower week and. it looks like some showers for the flowers this week and but not a bunch of rain. we see shara's today but nothing in the rain gauge. scattered showers but not everybody gets wet. overall, not a wash tub weekend. the temperatures will be a fairly comparable and

all for a good cause. [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: the late william donald schaefer loved flower mart. and we're told this is one of the last contributions he made. it is a flower mart recipe book. it goes for $20 and all of the proceeds goes to mount vernon. and to continue the flower mart tradition, you still have an hour and a half to get out here. it all ends at 8:00. then you can come back here from 11:00 to 8:00. i'm jessica kartalija, back to you on tv hill. >> recipe book is his recipes? >> it is actually everyone on the committee. but he is responsible for putting it together and responsible for adding the funding. >> that clears that up. >>> this morning, they honored the former governor and mayor william donald schaefer who was there every single year. >> i'm sure jessica had a beautiful flower hat. >> we don't allow hats here on the air. >> not anymore. >>> ortho exia. a surprising new type of eating disorder. you have to hear about it to believe. >>> the ultimate sacrifice. honoring firefighters and police who died in the last year in maryland. >>> judgment day. sentencin

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william donald schaefer was one of the great american mayors. few mayors can never say that they transformed a city as thoroughly as did william donald schaefer transforming baltimore. but over his 16 years' tenure as mayor of baltimore, he led a dramatic and historic turnaround. in 1971 when his tenure started, baltimore was a struggling city. a city plagued by population plight, crime and decaying urban infrastructure. when so many had given up on baltimore, mayor schaefer made it his mission to stand up to that decay. and we can still see his legacy today. it is the legacy that includes physical landmarks like camden yards, the national asquarian, baltimore's harbor place and an outstanding light rail system. projects that he saw through completion as both mayor and governor of our state. just as importantly, mayor schaefer's legacy came in thousands of gestures that showed just how deeply he cared about the people he represented. and how seriously he took his work. personally addressing illegal dumping in alease or broken equipment -- alleys

. >> reporter: while mayor william donald schaefer did restoration work in honor of his mothers.some of those touches still bloom, but a bridge no longer crosses a pond and unearthing stone walkways is a tough job. volunteers and donations are carving out bright spots. >> can you big a hole? >> yeah. mom. >> the more the park can be used the better. if people can come out and support the park that will make it worthwhile. >> this is the future for garden maintenance in the park. >> reporter: if you're one of a handful of volunteers restoring 5 acres of parkland might seem overwhelming. >> it does, but every little bit gets to our goal that make it a place that people want to come and gather,. >> reporter: alex demetrick, wjz eyewitness news. >> to bring in more help and donations for the garden, a public benefit will be held later on today. >>> just in time for mother's day. there you go. still to come on eyewitness news, saturday morning, highest honors, how the president thanked the navy seals who carried out the mission to take out osama bin laden. >>> more than 100 animals ar