Ilchester

Three men were shot, one of them fatally, early yesterday in West Baltimore - the city's second triple shooting in as many days, police said. Police had not determined the motive for the shootings, which occurred about 12:15 a.m. in the 2700 block of Clifton Ave. The two surviving victims, ages 36 and 27, told detectives that an unknown man approached them and opened fire as they walked up the street, hitting each of them in at least one leg. The...

Alex and Austin Pearsall of Ilchester Elementary School were declared winners for selling the most tickets to the June 2 Orioles-Yankees game to raise money for the school. Together, they sold 118 tickets. Alex, 10, Austin, 7, and their family rode to the game in a limousine; the ride was part of the award for selling the most tickets. The Oriole Bird visited the school, and Austin helped him distribute prizes to top sellers in each grade. Alex and Austin also received a duffel bag filled with prizes -- hats, lunchboxes, balls and other items.

On September 8, 2005, SISTERCARMELITA MARIE ROCHE, SNDden, 95, of Emmitsburg, MD. Survived by several devoted nieces and nephews and her beloved sisters of Nortre Dame de Namur. Sister Carmilita taught in Maryland, at T. P. S., in Ilchester and N. D. A., in Washington, DC and in several schools in the Philadelphia area. Visitation Sunday, September 11, 2 to 5 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, September 12, 11 A.M. All services at Villa Julie Residence Chapel. Interment, Monday, September 12, 2 P.M. at Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Cemetery, Ilchester, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Sisters of Notre Dame Development Office,, 1531 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD.

On August 19, 2005, MILDRED LORRAINE (nee Deller) SIPES, formerly of Carney, MD; beloved wife of the late Norval Robert Sipes; sister of Mrs. Lillian Roberts and her husband James, of Ellicott City, MD and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Sipes was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Services and interment will be private. Those who desire may direct memorials in Ms. Sipes' name to O.L.P.H. Building Fund, 4801 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Please direct inquiries to Slack Funeral Home, P.A. 410-465-4400.

Any elementary schoolroom stocked with gummy worms, Fruit Roll-Ups and crispy rice-and-marshmallow bars is bound to be popular with pupils, and Holly Wright's third-grade classroom was no exception. "It's going to be delicious," said 8-year-old Malerie Gamblin, who spotted the goodies earlier in the day and was eager to begin her sweet craft. Malerie, like the other pupils at Ilchester Elementary School, took a break from the regular curriculum Wednesday to participate in Ilchester Inspirations, a day of crafts and activities.

Third-grade teacher Judy Maurer figured something wasn't right when a faux diamond stone on a necklace popped out as she unwrapped a gift from one of her pupils. "I said, `Oh, this is nice,'" said Maurer, recalling the memory from several holiday seasons ago. "The student said, `Oh, do you like it? I got it out of my mom's jewelry box this morning.'" Maurer called her pupil's mother, who told the teacher to keep the imitation necklace. "It does have special importance to me," said Maurer, a teacher at Ilchester Elementary School in Ellicott City.

On October 25, 2004, FRANK ANTHONY WASLICK, beloved son of Frank Joseph and Sayo (nee Noda) Waslick. Loving brother of Diane Waslick. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 29 at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4801 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott City. Interment Private. Please direct inquiries to the family owned Slack Funeral Home, P.A. 410-465-4400.

When pupils at Ilchester Elementary hear wheels rolling down the hall, they know they'll soon be digging for treasure. The wheels are attached to the Ellicott City school's book cart, which is decorated like a large treasure chest. The treasure inside is not gold, but new books on sale for $2 each. Selling discount books directly to students is a reading motivator that is spreading through the county. Ilchester's reading specialist, Jennifer Roussillon, uses the treasure theme to add enthusiasm about buying books.