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THE ROLAND PARK Second Presbyterian Church looked absolutely stunning last Saturday for the wedding of Natalia Pia Melanie Sommer and Richard Matthew Dohler. Thousands of wildflowers, miles of lace ribbons and tulle, and window sills decorated with Singapore orchids set the stage for the nuptials of the daughter of pop music star Donna Summer and her first husband, Helmut Sommer,and the son of Dick and Bonna Dohler, he's an Ellicott City builder.The church was filled with the music of German trumpeteer Langston Fitzgerald and selections of Bach, Beethoven and Vivaldi, played by the church's music director Margaret Budd on the organ.

Following yet another tax increase shoved down our throats by the spend-then-tax trio of the Gov.Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and House SpeakerMichael E. Busch("General Assembly raises income tax on top 14 percent," May 17), there is one positive aspect: At least they didn't scurry about in the middle of the night like cockroaches as they did when passing a record tax hike in 2007. When will Maryland voters learn? Gary Sulin, Forest Hill

Sometimes the small things make all the difference in professional wrestling. Too often, critics -- especially those on the Internet -- nitpick every decision WWE makes and find the logical or creative flaws. Many times, this creates an unnecessary sense or allegation of failure. But on tonight's Raw, WWE (or, more specifically, general manager John Laurinaitis) made a mistake that is almost unforgivable. While I personally wasn't offended by Sunday's match between John Cena and Laurinaitis at Over the Limit , many people have lashed out against the match.

On Sunday, in conjunction with its ongoing exhbition Chosen Food: Cuisine, Culture, and American Jewish Identity , the Jewish Museum will present " Knish History 101: Life and Times of the Knish" a lecture by Laura Siilver titled  Silver will tell everyone all about the knish, that lovable, humble stuffed hunk of dough. Guests are invited to show up with their knish memories, recipes and recollections and listen to knish tales from the Midwest, the Lower East SIde and the Polish town of Knyszyn, where Silver traces her roots.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Event designer Joseph Moretti is red-eyed and wired, going on 36 hours without sleep. He's talking fast about the bat mitzvah party carrying on in the next room, in the 17th-floor ballroom at the Biltmore Hotel. No problems yet. The confetti cannons blew on cue, the orange and fuchsia special-effects lighting can be seen for two miles, and the Beatles tribute band backstage looks calm before its set. Ringo is smoking a cigarette and confiding about his relationship. Or is that John?

Following yet another tax increase shoved down our throats by the spend-then-tax trio of the Gov.Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and House SpeakerMichael E. Busch("General Assembly raises income tax on top 14 percent," May 17), there is one positive aspect: At least they didn't scurry about in the middle of the night like cockroaches as they did when passing a record tax hike in 2007. When will Maryland voters learn? Gary Sulin, Forest Hill

On October 18, 2004, LUCILLE SILVER, of Ellicott City; beloved wife of the late Forrest G. Silver Sr.; devoted mother of Forrest G. Silver Jr.; mother-in-law of Wanda Silver; grandmother of Melissa Silver Robinson and Eric Silver. Also survived by five great-grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKE'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11 A.M. Interment Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

On Thursday, February 3, 2005, GEORGE SILVER; beloved husband of Shirley Silver (nee Davis); devoted father of Gayle Siegel, of Clarksville, MD; dear father-in-law of Harry Siegel; devoted brother of the late Abraham Silver, Philip Silver and Rose Birenbaum; loving grandfather of Nicole and Lyle Siegel. Funeral Services and interment will be held at the Ohem Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane, on Sunday, February 6, at 9 A.M. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 6033 Ascending Moon Path, Clarksville, MD (21029)

On Wednesday, June 25, 2003, SYLVIA SILVER (nee Sherman); beloved wife of the late Maurice A. Silver; devoted mother of Donald A. Silver; dear mother -in law of Marcia Silver; devoted sister of the late David Sherman and Carrie Hirsh; loving grandmother of Randi Michele Silver and Richard Levine, Richard Scott and Lauri Silver. Funeral Services and Interment will be held at the Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown, on Thursday, June 26, at 3:30 P.M. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be directed to The Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation, 17 Branchwood Court (21208)

Maryland State Police are asking motorists to be on the lookout for a missing 66-year-old woman from Prince George's County. Police said Sunday afternoon that they have issued a "silver alert" for Adela Shepard-Barrett, last seen in Accokeek on Friday. She could be driving a 2010 gray Nissan Sentra, license plate 4AB2351. Silver alerts are issued in Maryland when adults with cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's, go missing. Text BUSINESS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun Business text alerts

Two people are dead after a car collided with a tow truck in Silver Spring, authorities said. Thursday's crash left 26-year-old Olin Dale Soreson and an unidentified 23-year-old woman dead. Soreson was driving a Toyota Corolla and the woman was a passenger, according to Montgomery County Police. The driver of the tow truck, 51-year-old Melesio J. Monterroza Cartagena, was taken to a hospital for treatment for injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said. Police said they are unsure why the car Soreson was driving crossed the center of the roadway and collided with the tow truck, which was headed in the opposite direction.

In the last game of the Major Indoor Soccer League regular season Sunday, Max Ferdinand scored in overtime to send the Blast to a 15-13 win over the host Syracuse Silver Knights. Adriano Dos Santos led the way with two goals to help give the Blast (18-6) home-field advantage throughout postseason play. Dos Santos, who also scored two goals in Friday's 18-12 home win over the Wichita Wings, knocked in the first goal of Sunday's game just nine seconds in to give the Blast an early 2-0 lead.

Barb and Greg Damon traveled to Maryland from Oregon to run a marathon and left with an unusual souvenir. The Damons were among the first people who went to Fort McHenry Monday to purchase commemorative coins created by the United States Mint to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Barb Damon said she and her husband ran in the B&A Trail Marathon over the weekend as part of a quest to complete a marathon in every state. She said they also collect coins and couldn't pass up the chance to purchase a coin on the first day it was issued.

Guns N' Roses performed at the Fillmore Silver Spring Thursday night. Contributor Jeremy 'Jay' Trucker has this review. Say what you want about Axl Rose's erratic touring schedule and late-night performances, but when the man shows up for a gig, he sticks around for a while.  That was certainly the case at the Fillmore on Thursday night, where Guns N' Roses took the stage just after midnight, playing a three-hour set of more than 30 songs...

TV One will launch a series tonight that addresses the issue of missing Black Americans. S. Epatha Merkerson, Emmy-Award-winner and longtime member of the NBC's "Law & Order" cast, will host the 10-part reality series from the Silver-Spring-based cable channel. Here's the release from TV One: As the centerpiece of an effort to draw attention to and help find missing Black Americans, whose stories are largely ignored in national media coverage of missing persons, TV One will premiere Find Our Missing, a 10-episode, one-hour docu-drama series Wednesday, January 18 at 10 PM ET.   Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, who for 16 years portrayed Police Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on NBC's Law & Order, Find Our Missing is designed to put names and faces to people of color who have disappeared without a trace.

Social worker Chris Muldowney and film professor Christopher Llewellyn Reed have found a way to translate their love of movies into, among other things, groceries, fire insurance, hearing aids, a mattress, a new window, the vet bill for a beloved cat and flowers for a 100th birthday. Their monthly donation-only film series in Baltimore has generated more than $35,000 since 2005 to help needy seniors who might otherwise wait two years for an official helping hand. Muldowney manages elder case workers for Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland, a private nonprofit that has, since 1849, helped needy families, children and seniors.

On September 10, 2005, RICHARDELLSWORTH SILVER, JR.; beloved son of Gloria Silver; loving father of Brandon and Vickie Silver; loving brother of John Silver, Angela Olay, Tina Silver, Steven Silver and Robert Silver. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services will be held on Friday, 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The deadline for submitting sports copy is 9 a.m. on Mondays. We prefer email (howardcountysports@patuxent.com). We do not accept results by phone. When two Howard County teams play, players from both teams (first and last names) must be mentioned in the write-up. Questions? Call 410-332-6578. Field hockey Spitfire Field Hockey Club The Spitfire Field Hockey Club's U-19 team won the silver medal in the top division (Gold) of the 2011 Keystone Open IFH Championship in York, Pa. last weekend.