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On September 28, 2007, JASON R. FORTUNE. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Thursday after 8 A.M. The family will receive friends at Nazarene Temple Faith Church, 2312 Harford Road on Friday at 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 11 A.M.

Hometown -- Baltimore Current members --Jason Dove, vocals and guitar; Yuri Zietz, keys and guitar; Christopher DeMeo, drums; Eric Lowe, bass; Jeffrey Young, vocals Founded in --2005 Style --indie rock Influenced by --The Kinks, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Buddy Holly Notable --Several of the songs on Dove's new album, We Should Be Together, have multiple movements. Dove drew inspiration from '60s artists such as the Beach Boys and the Beatles. Quotable --Dove on songs with several parts: "It's a lost art form.

TWO STUDENTS at Arundel High School, Jason Oakley and Adam Oaks, have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.Each year, more than a million high school juniors take the qualifying test. Those scoring the highest, fewer than 1 percent, are designated semifinalists at the start of their senior year. This year, seven students in Anne Arundel County received that honor. At Arundel High, it is becoming almost a tradition. This is at least the third consecutive year that the school has had two semifinalists.

For three-time defending Class 4A state champion Westminster, it appears to be business as usual, even despite the graduation of top runner Jason Santucci, county Runner of the Year last fall."

BaseballAthletics: Recalled P Tim Hudson from Triple-A Vancouver.Brewers: Reassigned P Roberto Paredes to Double-A Huntsville.Devil Rays: Placed P Mike Duvall on the 15-day DL with a strained right oblique muscle; recalled P Mickey Callaway from Triple-A Durham; transferred P Jim Mecir from 15-day to 60-day DL.Phillies: Placed P Carlton Loewer on 15-day DL with stress fracture in his pitching arm.Reds: Signed the following players selected in the 1999 first-year...

As a football fullback, South Carroll's Jason Tourangeau earned the nickname "Train" for his propensity to plow over would-be tacklers in pursuit of the end zone.This spring, the 6-foot-4 senior said he's kept pretty much the same attitude.As a pitcher on the Cavaliers' county-championship baseball team, he uses a fastball clocked as high as 91 mph to plow through opposing lineups. His pursuit -- a possible pro career.Though his son already has signed to play at East Carolina next season, Michael Tourangeau said that could change depending upon what happens at this year's amateur draft, which begins June 2."

A BOY SCOUT working to earn his Eagle award, Scouting's highest honor, led a group of volunteers in a home repair project near Manchester on Saturday.Jason Seabrease, 15, a member of Troop 380, enlisted fellow Scouts and parents to volunteer for the Christmas in April project at a home near Manchester. Jason, a sophomore at North Carroll High School, began preparing for the single day of work in July."Everybody in the troop, Scouts and parents, signed up. became house captain and went from there," Jason said.

The fact that South Carroll's Jason Hamper has found success this season won't surprise many people. The way he has done it, however, just may turn a few heads.Hamper was 24-8 last year and won Carroll County and region championships. He relied on power and strength to do most of his damage. But late last season and while working out over the summer, Hamper realized that finesse could have a place in his wrestling life.Hamper has delighted coach Pete Olson with his increased patience this season.

Auto racingNASCAR: Fined crew chief Bill Ingle $2,000 for improperly attached weight on Ricky Rudd's car, and Newt Moore, Buddy Cram and Jason Shapiro $500 each for running onto the race track after their driver, Kenny Wallace, was involved in an accident at Sunday's Food City 500.Basketball76ers: Signed C Benoit Benjamin for rest of season.Spurs: Placed F Chuck Person on injured list with recurrence of a previous disk injury.USBL: Announced Philadelphia Power franchise has relocated to Camden, N.J.CollegesEastern Michigan: Named Forrest Gregg Jr. offensive line coach.

BaseballAthletics: Agreed to terms with 3B Scott Brosius on one-year, $2.55 million contract, avoiding arbitration.Dodgers: Agreed to terms with P Alvin Brown on one-year contract. Signed P Mike Harkey to minor-league contract.Reds: Signed OF Glenn Murray to one-year contract.BasketballClippers: Placed C Kevin Duckworth (foot) on injured list. Activated C Dwayne Schintzius from injured list.CollegesNavy: Named Dr. Jeff Fair director of training services and Dee Jones associate trainer for football.

On April 3, 2009 Dixie Jason In leiu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Father Flanagan's Boys Town, 300 Flanagan Boulevard, P.O. box 7000, Boys Town, NE. 68010 www.boystown.org

On may 17, 2008, JASON PRIDGEN BATTS; beloved son of Johnnie and Debra Batts. On Thursday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Baltimore National Pike from 3-8 P.M. On Friday, Mr. Batts will lie in state at Celebration Church, 6401 Foreland Garth, where the family will receive friends from 10-11 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

On April 13, 2008, DOANE A. BROOKS. Devoted husband of Euette Y., loving father of Michael L. Johnson and Aarmon D. Hagans of PA, and Tavish L. M. Hagans. Also survived by brothers, Blaine (Wanda), Kirk, Ralph (Kathy) of NC., and Jason (Valerie), sisters, Robin, Trudy and Joy, five Grandchildren, Davonna, Armoni, Amaryion, Michael Jr., and Clark and a host of other family and friends. Friends may call the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Friday from 6-8PM.

On February 9, 2008 Jason Frank AKISANYA beloved son Of Dillise Green and Olugbenga Akisanya, dear stepson of Terry Green and loving brother of Chantal Akisanya. Visitation at Chatman-Harris Funeral Home 5240 Reisterstown Rd on Thursday 2-8 PM. The family will receive friends at Wesley Memorial U.M. Church 5402 Johnnycake Rd on Friday at 10:30 am with services to follow. Arrangements by JOHN L. WILLIAMS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, P.A.

A Carroll County man who police said was stabbed by his brother Friday was listed in serious condition, hospital officials said yesterday. Officers found Jason T. Blizzard, 23, in the 100 block of E. Baltimore St. in Taneytown with at least one chest wound about 1 p.m. Friday, police said. Authorities charged his brother, Ryan W. Blizzard, 16, as an adult with attempted murder and assault. Jason Blizzard was sent to Maryland Shock Trauma Center with what were described as life-threatening injuries, police said.

He is the Barack Obama of football, a fresh-faced comer whose rapid rise has put him smack in the crosshairs of Baltimore's coaching search. Three years after retiring as a player, is Jason Garrett ready to run the Ravens? Those who know the Dallas Cowboys' offensive coordinator say he is. Garrett, a Princeton graduate, has the smarts, the savvy, the winning smile. He knows when to teach - and when to learn. He is, they say, the brain without the Brian. See the clipboard in his hand?

On December 27, 2007, ELEANOR V.; beloved wife of the late Russell Williams; devoted mother of Helen Evans; cherished grandmother of Stephanie Evans-Jones, Jason , Darryl and Desiree Evans. Also survived by three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road, Thursday, 1 to 8 P.M. The family will be present 6 to 8 P.M. Fraternal services will begin 7 P.M. Funeral service will be held at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 3202 W. North Avenue, Friday, wake 10:30 A.M., funeral 11 A.M. Interment Crownsville Veterans Cemetery.

Critic's Pick -- Host Jason Chambers travels to Cambodia to study the fighting art of pradal serey in Human Weapon (10 p.m., History).

On September 28, 2007, JASON R. FORTUNE. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Thursday after 8 A.M. The family will receive friends at Nazarene Temple Faith Church, 2312 Harford Road on Friday at 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 11 A.M.

Hometown -- Baltimore Current members --Jason Dove, vocals and guitar; Yuri Zietz, keys and guitar; Christopher DeMeo, drums; Eric Lowe, bass; Jeffrey Young, vocals Founded in --2005 Style --indie rock Influenced by --The Kinks, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Buddy Holly Notable --Several of the songs on Dove's new album, We Should Be Together, have multiple movements. Dove drew inspiration from '60s artists such as the Beach Boys and the Beatles. Quotable --Dove on songs with several parts: "It's a lost art form.