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In an instant, the Manchester Valley girls soccer team made a memorable impression that led to history in its first Class 1A state championship game Saturday against Brunswick. Senior midfielder Kristen Cannon provided the touch, scoring 30 seconds in on a shot from 12 yards after junior Victoria Graham made a strong run with the ball down the right side. And just like that, the tone was set for the Mavericks, who went on to defeat the Railroaders from Frederick County, 4-1, at UMBC Stadium and bring home the three-year-old school's first team state title.

Pharmacy tech program offered at college Carroll Community College has one of six pharmacy technician training programs to be recognized in Maryland as preparation for the PTCB national pharmacy technician certification exam. Students learn the practice of pharmacy and prepare to take the certification exam. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in retail, home care and hospital pharmacy settings. Pharmaceutical calculations, computer applications, aseptic technique, dosage unit conversions and medical terminology is taught.

On Wednesday, December 29, 2004, JEANNETTE ROTHSTEIN (nee Levin); beloved sister of Hilda Weinstock and the late Norman J. Levin, Harold P. Levin and Irving Berman; dear sister-in-law of Morton and Ruth Hollander. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral Services and Interment will be held at the Arlington Cemetery Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue, on Friday, December 31 at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family has directed all contributions in her memory to The American Red Magen David for Israel, 888 7th Avenue, Suite 403, New York, NY (10106)

WILLIAM E. "WILL" RING, 61, of Flintstone died Friday, July 9, 2004 in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, MD. Born April 16, 1943, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Michael and Virginia (Nickles) Ring. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Mike Ring. He was a retired Machinist from Chicago Metallic. He was a Navy Veteran having served in Desert Storm and received a Metal of Commendation. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. Surviving is his wife Darlene (Propst)

Baltimore County School Superintendent Stuart D. Berger played to a packed house last night, but he didn't necessarily send away satisfied customers.More than 1,200 parents, teachers and students, concerned about the county's Gifted and Talented program, jammed the auditorium at Loch Raven Senior High School, standing five and six deep in the rear aisle. But what one man called Dr. Berger's "nonchalant manner" did not satisfy the sometimes testy crowd, drawn to the meeting by rumors that the program would be diluted or even dissolved next year.

Carroll Community College recently inducted 67 students into Alpha Psi Psi, a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society for two-year colleges. Eligible students must fulfill certain academic requirements, including a minimum 3.5 grade point average and completion of 24 credit hours. All new members will have the opportunity to be published in the National Dean's List. New Alpha Psi Psi members are: Jennifer L. Barger, Carrie A. Bell, Melissa A. Bohli, Melanie D. Bradfield, Karen E. Bradshaw, Kelly S. Brushwood, Nicole L. Carraher, Kristi A. Cascia, Carly M. Clayton, Muriel E. Cruickshank, Patricia M. Dasch, Matthew T. Davis, Carrie A. DePalma, Michael P. DiBlasi, Amanda A. Dotterer, Amy O. Eckstine, John Fenwick, Tyler Fogarty, Sarah J. Fuller, Jeffrey M. Gardner, Nicole A. Germroth, Christy E. Gore, Vernon E. Grier Jr. Also, Andrew D. Haines, Mark A. Hall, Jessica A. Haynie, Michael S. Heady, Renee E. Heatwole, Valerie A. Heck, Rebecca L. Herb, Kathleen F. Hopkins, Shannon L. Howell, Linda S. Hutson, Maria T. Kane, Kristy A. Kehs, Shanna M. Kibler, Wendy S. Kibler, Suzanne L. Kristensen (vice president of fellowship)

Francis Eugene "Gene" Belt, an organist who directed the choir at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church for nearly a half-century and was at the forefront of the movement for gender inclusiveness in the church, died Thursday of a brain tumor at his Towson home. He was 79. Mr. Belt was among the great organists, including Virgil Fox and Richard Ross, who played at Brown Memorial over the years, according to the church's pastor, the Rev. Roger Gench. Mr. Belt started at the church as Mr. Ross' assistant - he had studied organ with Mr. Ross at the Peabody Conservatory - in 1950 and took over as organist and choir director after Mr. Ross' death in 1954.

An Aug. 11 article about meteorites incorrectly described isotopes of nitrogen and hydrogen. An atom of nitrogen 14 contains 7 protons and 7 neutrons. Nitrogen 15 has 7 protons and 8 neutrons. A hydrogen atom has no neutrons. Its isotope deuterium has one.The Sun regrets the error.No, the meteorite is not stamped "Made on Mars."But the Martian origin of the rock that NASA scientists say holds evidence of long-ago life on the Red Planet is probably the least controversial aspect of their extraordinary scientific claims.

Murray D. O'Malley, 92, on first Arundel councilMurray Donald O'Malley, a businessman who was active in community affairs in Odenton and served a term on the Anne Arundel County Council, died of a cerebral hemorrhage Dec. 24 at North Arundel Hospital. He was 92.He was born in Elkridge and attended Loyola High School in Baltimore. He started a coal business in Odenton and later owned and operated a beer distributorship and built and operated a motel.In 1960, he was elected to the first Anne Arundel County Council under the charter form of government, serving four years.