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On September 4, 2005, FR. CONRAD MILLER, O.F.M. Conv., dear brother of the late Henry, Thaddeus, Marion and Anthony Miller, and Helen Kowalewski. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Fr. Miller will lie in state at St. Casimir's Church on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Franciscan Wake Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Casimir's Church on Thursday, at 11 A.M. Entombment St. Stanilaus Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A. Memorial contributions may be made in Fr. Miller's name to Franciscan Education Fund, Provincial House, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

SOFTBALL Player of the Year Stephanie Speierman Hammond The four-time All-Metro first-team selection and three-time county Player of the Year closed out the most prolific career in county history with the same dominating play that epitomized her four years. In leading the Golden Bears to the county championship, Speierman went 15-3 with 300 strikeouts in 120 innings and batted .400 for the season. Headed to Michigan, Speierman leaves as the state's all-time strikeout leader with 1,363 and finished her career with a 71-13 record that included one state title.

St. Matthew Church community sorrowfully acknowledges the passing of their former Pastor, Fr. WAYNE FUNK. In his honor a Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 9 A.M. at St. Matthew Church, 5401 Loch Raven Blvd. 21239 410-433-2300. All are welcome.

St. Matthew Church community sorrowfully acknowledges the passing of their former Pastor, Fr. WAYNE FUNK. In his honor a Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 9 A.M. at St. Matthew Church, 5401 Loch Raven Blvd. 21239 410-433-2300. All are welcome.

On May 9, 2003 FR. MATTHEW KOTKOWSKI O.F.M. Conv., devoted son of the late Stanislaus and Veronica (nee Radziewicz) Kotkowski, beloved brother of Francesa Moniewski, Eleanore White, Stanislaus Kotkowski and the late Marie Sarnecki and Rita Daye. Fr. Kotkowski will lie in state at St. Casimir Church on Monday May 12 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Franciscan Wake service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Casimir Church on Tuesday May 13 at 11 A.M. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

Goucher College1997 record: 7-9Coach: Jim Lyons (third year, 9-22)Key loss: Keith Guinto, A.Top returnees: Tim Asher, Jr., A; Tim Bethke, Sr., A; Brad Brache, Jr., M; Matt Cartwright, Sr., D; Brent Grabill, Sr., A; Brian Kennedy, Jr., D; Jonas Seigel, Soph., M; Mike Tartamella, Sr., GK; Craig Wolinski, Sr., M.Top newcomers: Jacob Hurwitz, Fr., D; Jeff Ulman, Fr., A; Graham Hopkins, Jr., D; Matt Fordyce, Fr., M.Outlook: The Gophers return seven starters, 11 seniors and 19 lettermen from last year's best-ever squad, which was only four goals short of posting a 10-6 mark.

Meade's boys lacrosse team won its first game in two years last week, and we erred in noting the Mustangs' last winning season, which was an 8-6 showing in 1992 for coach Lou Norbeck. We thank Matt Rayman, who played on that team, for calling the 24-hour Sportsline to fill us in.Anne Arundel boysAnnapolis Panthers1997 record: 12-3Coach: Dan HartTop players: Steve Brianas, Sr., A; Craig Rentch, Sr., A; Danny Marcellus, Sr., A; David Wooster, So., A; Pete Ludlam, Sr., M; Brad Downer, Sr., M; Dustin McConnaughhay, Sr., M; Will Phillips, So., M; Josh Lesko, So., M; Mike Donlin, Sr., D; Paul Haberlein, Jr., D; Judd Carstens, Sr., D; Cole Gelrod, So., D; Jeff Paulson, Jr., G; Jeff Childs, Sr., G.Outlook: Experience plus talent usually means a successful season, and the Panthers are loaded in those departments.

No. Player Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown (School) 1 Bruce Perry TB So. 5-9 190 Philadelphia (George Washington) 2 Marc Riley TB Sr. 6-3 218 Coram, N.Y. (Longwood) 3 Rob Abiamiri WR Fr. 6-3 203 Randallstown (Mount St. Joseph) 4 Latrez Harrison QB So. 6-3 214 Atlanta (Booker T. Washington) 5 James Lynch FB So. 5-11 261 Washington, D.C. (Dunbar) 6 Domonique Foxworth CB Fr. 5-11 170 Randallstown (Western Tech) 7 Chris Kelley QB Fr. 6-2 198 Germantown (Seneca Valley) 8 Mario Merrills TB Fr. 5-10 186 Columbia (Wilde Lake)

Division III Goucher 1999 record: 5-10 Coach: Jim Lyons (20-41) Key players: Will Kolodziej, Sr., D; Jonas Seigel, Sr., M; Qadir Stern, So., A/M; Phil Anthony, So., A; Mike Amash, So., G; Mark Kelley, So., M. Top newcomers: T. Scott Robertson, Fr., M; Cameron Fawkes, Fr., A; Paul Powell, Fr., D; Todd Litterbrant, Fr., M. Outlook: Robertson is a newcomer in every sense of the word, coming east from Englewood, Colo., to test his skills against the youngsters from this hotbed of lacrosse.

Coach: Dave Pietramala No. Player Pos. Ht. Yr. Town/school 1 Joe Vollen M 6-2 So. Montclair, N.J./Montclair (Bridgton Academy) 2 Rob Scherr G 5-8 Sr. Reisterstown/McDonogh 4 Corey Harned LSM 6-0 Jr. Holbrook, N.Y./Sachem 5 Kyle Barrie A 6-0 So. Narberth, Pa./The Haverford School 6 Scott Smith G 6-2 Fr. Wilton, Conn./Wilton 7 Josh Pico D 6-3 Fr. Dallas/Lawrenceville (N.J.) 8 Kyle Dowd M 5-9 Fr. Northport, N.Y./Northport 9 Ryan Sutton M 5-11 Sr. Winchester, Mass./Winchester 10 Joe Benson A 6-4 Fr. Baltimore/McDonogh 11 Todd Smith A 6-4 So. Wilton, Conn.

Peacefully on September 15, 2007, Rob Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Ascension, 4603 Poplar Avenue, Halethorpe on Thursday at the funeral hour of 11AM. Interment to follow at New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and Mass cards donations may be directed to The American Diabetes Association, Baltimore Office, 800 Wyman Park, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD. 21211 www.ambrosefuneralhomes.

On May 2, 2006, FR. DOMINIC M. SLEMBA, OFM CONV., beloved son of the late Mary and Joseph Slemba; dear brother of Frances Guilli of Enterprise Alabama and the late Louise O'Donnell, Lottie and Josephine Szywala and John Szywala. Also survived by three nieces, three nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews, 16 great-great-nieces and nephews and his Franciscan brothers throughout the world. Fr. Dominic will lie in repose at the Shrine of Saint Anthony, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Franciscan Wake Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Funeral Liturgy on Friday at 11 A.M., followed entombment at St. Stanislaus Cemetery at 2 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Education Fund, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042-1419.

On September 4, 2005, FR. CONRAD MILLER, O.F.M. Conv., dear brother of the late Henry, Thaddeus, Marion and Anthony Miller, and Helen Kowalewski. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Fr. Miller will lie in state at St. Casimir's Church on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Franciscan Wake Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Casimir's Church on Thursday, at 11 A.M. Entombment St. Stanilaus Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A. Memorial contributions may be made in Fr. Miller's name to Franciscan Education Fund, Provincial House, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

Performer of the Year Devon Williams, Towson Catholic The sophomore opened the spring by winning the 400 at the MRW Northern Virginia Invitational in 55.99 seconds, establishing a new meet record in the process. Williams, the county's Performer of the Year in indoor and outdoor track the past two years, finished third in the 400 at the Morgan State Invitational, but rebounded by capturing the 400 at the Scudieri Team Challenge (56.93) and the 800 at the Widener Invitational (2 minutes, 10.24 seconds)

Player of the Year Colleen Matthes, Institute of Notre Dame The sophomore pitcher led the No. 5 Indians to a second straight runner-up finish in the tough and balanced Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference. Matthes went 16-8 for the season, recording 168 strikeouts in 161 innings and six shutouts. She had one perfect game, and also a no-hitter. She hit .397 with 19 RBIs. Coach of the Year Lisa Martin, Digital Harbor The first-year coach got the most out of a talented, young group to lead the Rams to a 15-0 regular season and the Baltimore City league title.

On February 2, 2005 FR. MAURICEPISZCZATOWSKI, OFM Conv. devoted son of the late Teofil and Veronica Piszczatowski; beloved brother of Edwina Kornechuk, and the late Michael Piszczatowski, Eileen Smigowska and Fr. Julian Piszczatowski, OFM. Conv. Fr. Piszczatowski will lie in state at St. Casimir's Church on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. A Franciscan Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A. Those wishing may make contributions to the Franciscan Education Fund, Provincial House, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

There are three new head coaches among the area's Division I schools.One -- UMBC's Amanda Cromwell -- is looking to rebuild her program with a young but enthusiastic squad.Another -- Towson State's Ron Rainey -- hopes to attain the first winning season in school history.And the third -- Maryland's Alan Kirkup -- wants to win the national championship.Will these coaches and their 11 counterparts in the state reach their respective goals?Stay tuned.Here's a look at the 14 area teams:Division ILoyolaCoach: Dave Gerrity.

On February 2, 2005 FR. MAURICEPISZCZATOWSKI, OFM Conv. devoted son of the late Teofil and Veronica Piszczatowski; beloved brother of Edwina Kornechuk, and the late Michael Piszczatowski, Eileen Smigowska and Fr. Julian Piszczatowski, OFM. Conv. Fr. Piszczatowski will lie in state at St. Casimir's Church on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. A Franciscan Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A. Those wishing may make contributions to the Franciscan Education Fund, Provincial House, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

Division I First Team Michelle Allen Vanderbilt Sr. A Amy Appelt Virginia Jr. A Lindsay Biles Princeton Jr. A Kelly Coppedge Maryland Sr M Gail Decker James Madison Sr. M Michi Ellers Georgetown Sr. D Nikki Lieb Virginia So. D Katie Norbury Princeton Sr. D Heidi Pearce Johns Hopkins Sr. M Elizabeth Pillion Princeton Jr. M Theresa Sherry Princeton Sr. M Meredith Simon Notre Dame Sr. A Lana Smith Dartmouth Sr. A Elizabeth Tortorelli Penn...

On July 31, 2003, ROBERT 'BUCK'BUCHANAN, 45 of Churchton, MD, beloved husband of Judy Minkler Seibel; loving father of Ross Buchanan Seibel ofChurchton, MD; dear son of F.R. "Bob" Seibel and Ola Jean Seibel of Cape St. Claire in Annapolis, MD; brother of Libby Brown of Centerville, MD, Karen Schriefer of Stevensville, MD, F.R. "Rick" Seibel IV and Timothy Seibel of Cape St. Claire in Annapolis, MD. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 6,...