Liberty

On March 18, 2007, BARBARA BURSTON. On Wednesday, Mrs. Burston will lie in state at Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Service, 8728 Liberty Road, where the family will receive friends from 11 A.M-1P.M. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

Liberty's junior tennis standout Brittany Bolster has a simple philosophy about her success on the court. "I just try hard and let my racket do the talking," she said. Her racket has had plenty to say for three years, especially against Carroll County competition. Bolster has gone 36-0 in the county during that span. She has received help along the way from senior Chris Brown, Liberty's No. 1 boys singles player, who also is 36-0 in the county the past three years. Brown is 20-4 overall this season, and gained his first berth in this weekend's state tennis tournament as a regional champion by winning last weekend's District VII singles title.

Three months into the season, area basketball coaches have built a wealth of knowledge about their own teams. For two Carroll County rivals meeting in tomorrow's Class 3A West boys quarterfinals, that knowledge will extend to the opposing bench. Host Westminster (16-6) will meet North Carroll (13-9) for the third time this season, with each looking for a spot in Wednesday's semifinals, most likely against a Bethesda-Chevy Chase team that holds the top seed in the region and the No. 14 ranking in the Washington area.

On June 4, 2007, BETTY JANE FISHER. On Sunday, friends may call VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. On Monday, Ms. Fisher's family will receive friends from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

On April 7, 2007 MAGGIE M. WHITING. On Thursday, friends may call VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Rd. from 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Friday, Mrs. Whiting will lie instate at Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services, 8728 Liberty Road, where the family will receive friends from 1:30-2:00 p.m. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-655-0015.

FIELD HOCKEY No. 5 North Carroll @ No. 10 Westminster WHEN -- Thursday, 4 p.m. OUTLOOK -- This is a meeting of two of the area's top defensive teams. North Carroll allowed only seven goals this season through last Wednesay, five of which came in a loss to Broadneck. Westminster had done even better. The Owls gave up just one goal. FOOTBALL Liberty @ Winters Mill WHEN -- Friday, 7 p.m. OUTLOOK -- Liberty went 0-10 last year, but they're battling Winters Mill for a Class 2A West regional playoff spot this season, winning three straight games after an 0-2 start.

On March 28, 2007, ALVIN T. JOHNSON, JR., beloved husband of Angela Johnson. On Monday friends may call VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 5-8 P.M. On Tuesday, Mr. Johnson will lie in state at New All Saints Roman Catholic Church, 4408 Liberty Heights, where the family will receive friends from 11:45 A.M-12:15 P.M with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

On April 2, 2007, ELMER LATH ROBERTS, beloved husband of Esther Roberts. On Tuesday, friends may call VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 4-8 P.M. On Wednesday, Mr. Roberts will lie in state at Concord Baptist Church, 5204 Liberty Heights Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

1 Loss for new Liberty volleyball coach Laura Ritter after her team's 25-15, 22-25, 25-19, 26-24 setback to Williamsport of Washington County in the season opener. The Lions regrouped on Thursday for a four-game win over Urbana of Frederick County. 2 Goals for the Westminster field hockey team in last week's season-opening shutout win against Century. The win avenged a 1-0 loss to Century a year ago. 3 New athletic directors in the county this school year, with the addition of Ed DeVincent at Liberty, Steve Speck at Winters Mill and Missi Henry at Carroll Christian.

On February 9, 2007 LELAND CORNELL WALKER beloved husband of Janet Walker. On Wednesday friends may call VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 3:00-8:00 p.m. On Thursday, Mr. Walker will lie in state of VCGFS, 8728 Liberty Road, where the family will receive friends from 11:00-11:30 a.m. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-655-0015.

On November 5, 2009, MAYNARD B. 'STILL BILL' FRANZE. Survived by wife Valerie A., daughters Kayla M. Franze, Tavia R. Robinson and Kia N. Hughes (Samuel) brothers, Stanley C. (Mildred), Lloyd W. and Edwin K., sisters Cheryl S. and Darlene D., three grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends at the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A. OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Wednesday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services Thursday at Browns Memorial Church, 3215 W. Belvedere Avenue 10:00 A.M. wake 10:45 A.M. funeral.

On October 14, 2009, DOROTHY MARIE BRIDGEFORTH. On Monday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, (RANDALLSTOWN, 8728 Liberty Road from 4 to 8 P.M. On Tuesday, services for Ms. Bridgeforth will be held at Colonial Baptist Church, 9411 Liberty Road, where the family will receive friends 10 to 10:30 A.M with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015

On October 4, 2009, RALPH VINCENT CHASE, SR., beloved husband of Betty B. Chase. On Friday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. On Saturday, services for Mr. Chase will be held at New All Saints Catholic Church, 4408 Liberty Heights Avenue, where the family will receive friends 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to (410)655-0015.

On September 23, 2009, WILLIAM F. MACKLIN. On Thursday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 5 to 8 P.M. On Friday, Mr. Macklin will lie in state at Concord Baptist Church, 5204 Liberty Heights Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M with services to follow.

On September 13, 2009 BERTHA E. SPICER. On Saturday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M. On Sunday, Mrs. Spicer will lie instate at Liberty Grace Church of God, 3400 Copley Road where the family will receive friends from 3:00 to 3:30 P.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

On August 25, 2009, AVONNEE ENNETTEE BROWN; A Memorial Service will be held in celebration of Mrs. Brown's life on Monday, August 31st at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 PM with services to follow. Inquiries to (410)655-0015.

WNBA McCarville leads Liberty to 60-59 victory over Mystics Janel McCarville scored 19 points, including the victory-clinching three point play with 9.1 seconds remaining, in the New York Liberty's 60-59 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday. Shameka Christon scored 14 points for the Liberty (9-15), who lost their two previous meetings with the Mystics this season. Alana Beard scored 11 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, including a layup with 23.3 seconds left to put the Mystics (12-12)

On July 25, 2009 THELMA I. POTTS. On Wednesday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Rd. 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Thursday, Mrs. Potts will lie in state at St. Mark UMC, 1440 Dorsey Rd., where the family will receive friends 11:00-11:30 a.m. with services to follow. Inquiries 410-655-0015.

"A good point guard drives through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket ... and she knows exactly when to pass the ball so that the team can win." - Gov. Sarah Palin, July 3, 2009 Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced today that she will play point guard for the WNBA's New York Liberty after leaving the governor's mansion. The governor wrote on her Facebook page that she chose to play for the Liberty "because they are all about the freedom that gives us the liberty to be the great country that America is."

On June 18, 2009, CLARENCE EDWARD SIMMS, JR., beloved husband of Joann Simms. On Monday, friends may call at the Vaughan C. Green Funeral Services, 8728 Liberty Road, from 5 to 8 P.M. On Tuesday the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11, at New Psalmist Baptist Church, 4501 1/2