Dinisio

Thomas X. Dinisio Sr., whose Highlandtown produce and flower stand was a neighborhood fixture for 40 years, died Wednesday of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 78.Mr. Dinisio opened Tom's Produce in 1953 with two boxes of fruit he bought and placed in a stand he had added to his house at Highland Avenue and Monument Street.He quickly earned a reputation for his fine produce, and soon quit his job as a carpenter to devote his full time to operating the stand with his wife, Rita.

On March 21, 2007, JOSEPH M. BURAKIEWICZ, of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Marie E. Burakiewicz (nee Yichter); dear brother of Jeanette Kalthof and the late Frank Burakiewicz and Rita Dinisio. Also survived by four nephews and three nieces. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by the Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., Glen Burnie, MD.

Kristen Dinisio knows who she is."I'm a very intense person," said the Centennial senior. "I'm very determined in whatever I do, even when I'm working. I'm like a perfectionist."So imagine how she felt last lacrosse season when -- as the county's leading scorer -- she had one goal against Mount Hebron in the regular-season game and no goals against the Vikings in the playoffs.It wasn't fun."I was disappointed in the way I played," said Dinisio. "I thought I would contribute a lot more."Dinisio, leading the county in scoring again this season with 47 goals and 20 assists, gets another chance at Mount Hebron on Thursday.

Player of the YearKristen Dinisio, Centennial, senior, attack: "She goes all out all the time," said Centennial coach Nickie Jordan of Dinisio, who will play next season at James Madision University. Her relentless style, especially when it came to attacking the goal, is one reason she led the county in goals scored two years in a row. This season Dinisio had 78 goals, eight less than a year ago. She also had 29 assists. Asked what made Dinisio such an outstanding player, Jordan said, "Her commitment to the game."

Centennial coach Nickie Jordan called yesterday's 21-11 victory over visiting Glenelg "a great learning experience."And it was all made possible by the Eagles' lackluster start.Glenelg (7-4 overall, 6-2 league) outplayed and out-hustled Centennial early. The Gladiators got two goals each from Camey Brian, Erin Kortecamp and Rachel Ford and, 10 minutes into the game, led by 6-2."It was good to be behind and have to work hard to get back into it," said Jordan, whose team hasn't trailed often this season.

On March 21, 2007, JOSEPH M. BURAKIEWICZ, of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Marie E. Burakiewicz (nee Yichter); dear brother of Jeanette Kalthof and the late Frank Burakiewicz and Rita Dinisio. Also survived by four nephews and three nieces. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by the Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., Glen Burnie, MD.

This was the game Centennial was waiting for."This is definitely the game that can turn our season around," said sophomore Kristen Dinisio after her four goals helped the Eagles to a 15-0 victory over visiting Howard. "We haven't played to our potential in any game this season. We did this game."While Centennial (7-5 overall, 5-1 league) looked sharp, especially with its passing game, Howard (6-4, 3-3) appeared listless.The Lions played for the second straight day without starting goalie Shelly Ross, who went to the hospital Wednesday with acute mono.

Soccer coaches always are looking for the person who can finish. Wilde Lake's Amanda Berman is such a player. Yesterday, she put away defending Howard County champion and Class 3A state titlist Centennial."

Martin A. DinisioLiquor board inspectorMartin A. Dinisio, a contractor and chief inspector for the Baltimore liquor board, died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital as the result of a stroke last Thursday after heart surgery.A Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Dinisio, who was 71 and lived on Greenhill Avenue in Hamilton, will be offered at 9 a.m. today at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 4414 Frankford Ave.Mr. Dinisio became a part-time investigator for the liquor board in 1971 and a full-time inspector in 1979.

Player of the YearKristen Dinisio, Centennial, senior, attack: "She goes all out all the time," said Centennial coach Nickie Jordan of Dinisio, who will play next season at James Madision University. Her relentless style, especially when it came to attacking the goal, is one reason she led the county in goals scored two years in a row. This season Dinisio had 78 goals, eight less than a year ago. She also had 29 assists. Asked what made Dinisio such an outstanding player, Jordan said, "Her commitment to the game."

Kristen Dinisio scored 11 goals to pace Centennial over visiting Hammond, 21-10, yesterday in a Class 1A-2A South Region quarterfinal game."This is the Kristen I know," said Centennial coach Nickie Jordan. "She had some slow games recently, so she needed this.""I came out a little harder because we were down three defensive starters," said Dinisio, whose five first-half goals helped the Eagles to a 12-3 advantage. "The shots were there and I just took them."Centennial (10-3) will travel to Oakland Mills for a 3: 30 p.m. semifinal game tomorrow.

Kristen Dinisio knows who she is."I'm a very intense person," said the Centennial senior. "I'm very determined in whatever I do, even when I'm working. I'm like a perfectionist."So imagine how she felt last lacrosse season when -- as the county's leading scorer -- she had one goal against Mount Hebron in the regular-season game and no goals against the Vikings in the playoffs.It wasn't fun."I was disappointed in the way I played," said Dinisio. "I thought I would contribute a lot more."Dinisio, leading the county in scoring again this season with 47 goals and 20 assists, gets another chance at Mount Hebron on Thursday.

Howard girlsAtholton Raiders1997 record: 2-10 overall, 2-7 leagueCoach: Carol StevensTop players: Samantha Belin, Jr., A; Anne Greenfield, Sr., M; Bri Brumsted, Sr., D; Sarah Pierson, Sr., M; Katie Lee, Jr., M; Elizabeth Gaeta, Sr., M.Outlook: "I'm very happy how we've done in the preseason," said Stevens, who is carrying 19 players, a high number compared to past seasons. "We're throwing and catching a lot better, and Samantha, Katie, Sarah and Anne are shooting extremely well." The Raiders have seven returning starters and a new goalie, sophomore Emily Benson, who played JV last season.

Centennial coach Nickie Jordan said Mount Hebron came into yesterday's game that decided the county championship wanting "to prove they were a much stronger team. They really wanted us."Judging by the score, the Vikings got what they came for.Chrissy Lombard and Cecelia Randazzo each scored five goals, Tracy Bounds had five assists and backup goalie Amy Jagoda's 14-save performance earned her a starting position as the Vikings defeated host Centennial, 20-4.Third-ranked Mount Hebron (12-2 overall, 9-0 league)

Centennial coach Nickie Jordan called yesterday's 21-11 victory over visiting Glenelg "a great learning experience."And it was all made possible by the Eagles' lackluster start.Glenelg (7-4 overall, 6-2 league) outplayed and out-hustled Centennial early. The Gladiators got two goals each from Camey Brian, Erin Kortecamp and Rachel Ford and, 10 minutes into the game, led by 6-2."It was good to be behind and have to work hard to get back into it," said Jordan, whose team hasn't trailed often this season.

Soccer coaches always are looking for the person who can finish. Wilde Lake's Amanda Berman is such a player. Yesterday, she put away defending Howard County champion and Class 3A state titlist Centennial."

Centennial coach Nickie Jordan said Mount Hebron came into yesterday's game that decided the county championship wanting "to prove they were a much stronger team. They really wanted us."Judging by the score, the Vikings got what they came for.Chrissy Lombard and Cecelia Randazzo each scored five goals, Tracy Bounds had five assists and backup goalie Amy Jagoda's 14-save performance earned her a starting position as the Vikings defeated host Centennial, 20-4.Third-ranked Mount Hebron (12-2 overall, 9-0 league)

On the verge of being upset by 20th-ranked Centennial, 12th-ranked Mount Hebron (12-5, 7-2) relied on point guard Alisha Mosley down the stretch.The 5-foot-6 junior scored 12 of her 22 points in the game's final two minutes, including the game-winning lay-up at the buzzer to give Mount Hebron a 55-54 victory."

Thomas X. Dinisio Sr., whose Highlandtown produce and flower stand was a neighborhood fixture for 40 years, died Wednesday of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 78.Mr. Dinisio opened Tom's Produce in 1953 with two boxes of fruit he bought and placed in a stand he had added to his house at Highland Avenue and Monument Street.He quickly earned a reputation for his fine produce, and soon quit his job as a carpenter to devote his full time to operating the stand with his wife, Rita.

This was the game Centennial was waiting for."This is definitely the game that can turn our season around," said sophomore Kristen Dinisio after her four goals helped the Eagles to a 15-0 victory over visiting Howard. "We haven't played to our potential in any game this season. We did this game."While Centennial (7-5 overall, 5-1 league) looked sharp, especially with its passing game, Howard (6-4, 3-3) appeared listless.The Lions played for the second straight day without starting goalie Shelly Ross, who went to the hospital Wednesday with acute mono.