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G. JANE HARTMAN, 90, a registered dietician and resident of Edenwald in Towson, MD, died August 17 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief illness. Miss Hartman is survived by her nephew Thomas C. Pears IV and two great nieces Emily and Elizabeth Pears, of Boston, MA. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 22 at 11:30 A.M. at the Babcock Presbyterian Church, 8240 Loch Raven Blvd., with a reception following in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Babcock Presbyterian Church, 8240 Loch Raven Blvd.

On Friday, January 16, 2004, SAMUEL W., beloved husband of Nora (nee Cheek), devoted father of Dakota Dalton and Samuel W. Dalton, Jr., brother of Nita Babcock and Rev. William T. Dalton. Also survived by four grandchildrenFriends may call at the Loring Byers Funeral Directors, Inc., 8728 Liberty Rd. ( 2 miles west of beltway exit 18B) Tuesday 10 to 11 A.M. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Tuesday. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery

On March 29, 2006, JOHN T. HARRIGAN, beloved husband of the late Helen Crist Harrigan, devoted father of Michael Harrigan, James Harrigan and Elaine Babcock, dear brother of Daniel Harrigan. Also survived by nine grandchildren A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 8th 11 A.M. at Vantage House. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vantage House Resident's Assistance Fund, 5400 Vantage Point Rd., Columbia, MD 21044.

Suddenly, on February 6, 2008, GEORGE H. JR.; beloved husband of Ginny L. Smith (nee Bivens); beloved father of April M. Smith and Harmony L. Smith; beloved brother of Paul S. Ewell; adoptive daughter Amber Babcock; beloved cousin of Buzz (John) Beales, Lorretta Geppi, Marie McGing, and John Felkner; beloved son in-law John Grauling. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Thomas J. Skarda, Funeral Home, 2829 Hudson Street on Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Funeral service on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN: Local residents have been named to the Dean's List at the Savannah College of Art and Design for fall quarter 2012. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean's list. Local residents include: Jessalyn Babcock of White Hall; Heather Harvey of Forest Hill; Andrew Lhotsky of Bel Air; Julie Miller of Forest Hill; and Danielle Riseley of Churchville.

There's a new animal reigning atop home decor. Cheetah, tiger, and leopard prints and other pieces are sharing space — peacefully — with deer- and moose-inspired merchandise. And while the trend seems made for the coming holiday season, home decor experts expect that it will continue well into next year. The thought of antlers on a wall might bring to mind elements of taxidermy rather than the trappings of decor. But antlers aren't reserved for man caves and hunting lodges.

BaseballNew York Mets -- Named Gerard Hunsicker director of baseball operations.FootballIndianapolis Colts -- Extended contract of RB Eric Dickerson for 4 years through 1994.New York Jets -- Activated G Dwayne White and WR Dale Dawkins from injured reserve.Phoenix Cardinals -- Released DE Dick Chapura from practice squad. Activated LB David Bavaro from practice squad.Pittsburgh Steelers -- Activated CB Delton Hall from injured reserve. Placed DT Lorenzo Freeman (sprained left knee) on injured list.

They've waited 13 years for this day to finally come – Graduation Day. For the hundreds of members of the Class of 2013 in Harford's public and private schools, it's the end to 13 years of hard work and the beginning of something new, whether it be full-time employment, going off to college or joining the military. One chapter of their lives is closing, another just starting. Students at John Archer, Harford Christian and John Carroll schools and Aberdeen, Bel Air and C. Milton Wright high schools have already accepted their diplomas.

The Skipjacks' roster surely must be complete with the heavy list of 30 players the AHL team received after the Washington Capitals' 6-3 exhibition win over the Whalers last night in Hartford, Conn.But, alas, more changes are sure to be coming by the end of the weekend.The current list includes four goalies -- Shawn Simpson, Olaf Kolzig, Alain Harvey and Byron Dafoe. At least one will be off to Hampton Roads of the East Coast Hockey League, while two could go if the Caps' No. 1 goalie, Don Beaupre, decides to re-report to camp from Minnesota, where he is holding out for more money.