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Old Mill's Victor Thillet and Glen Burnie's Katie Sloan are expected to repeat as champions in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs in today's Anne Arundel County indoor track championships at Baltimore's 5th Regiment Armory.The 3: 30 p.m. meet should be the first major step for both toward state titles.The Class 3A-4A region and state championships follow on Feb. 8 and Feb. 22, also at the armory.Thillet was a double winner in last weekend's 1,500 and 3,000 runs at the Maryland National Guard indoor track scholastic games at the armory.

"The world of the theater is as closed a tribe and as removed from other civilian worlds as a Gypsy encampment, and those who enter it are spoiled for anything else and are tainted with its insidious lure for the rest of their lives," wrote playwright Moss Hart in his memoir, "Act One."Hart gave theatergoers a rollicking, warm-hearted glimpse of that alluring world in his 1948 comedy, "Light Up the Sky," which is receiving a glowing production at Olney Theatre Center under the sure-handed direction of John Going.

RICHARDTON, N.D. -- For this, they pay him?Tom Fricke, long blond hair clipped back in a ponytail, is hanging out.He's hanging out with farmers, with a high school principal, with a manufacturing executive. He orders the 13-ounce prime rib when they do. He matches them, scoop for scoop, at the ice cream counter. He zips about town in his mini-sport-utility vehicle, gabbing with folks every chance he gets.And yes -- although even his parents don't believe it -- all this hanging out is work.

Severna Park's boys and girls dominated, Calvert Hall's boys repeated and Glen Burnie's Katie Sloan captured the girls varsity A1 race as expected.But there were a few surprises at yesterday's Anne Arundel County Invitational at Annapolis High.Catonsville freshman Tricia O'Connell stole the spotlight. Her time of 20 minutes flat over the 3.1-mile course to win the girls varsity A2 event would have placed her second to Sloan (19: 38) had she run in the A1 race.Arundel's Todd Warner was the surprise winner in the boys A1 race and the Broadneck boys were equally surprising winning the A2.Severna Park's girls won the A1 in a breeze, with seven Falcons finishing in the top 20 and three in the top 10, including Bonnie Sowa (20: 13, fourth)

Surprised by an early start time, Glen Burnie's Katie Sloan had to forgo warm-ups before yesterday's Anne Arundel County Cross Country Championships at Annapolis High School.Arriving at the starting line seconds before the gun, she wasn't sure what kind of performance to expect.She turned in one to remember, leading from wire-to-wire, gradually building her lead over Southern's Maureen Carr to win the 3.1-mile race in 19: 20.Arundel's Todd Warner easily won the boys race in 16: 27. And Severna Park captured both the boys and girls team crowns.

SALT LAKE CITY -- This would have been the perfect ending to Michael Jordan's spectacular career: grabbing the microphone at the Delta Center moments after his championship-winning shot, and announcing to the world he was leaving the game.Forever etched in everyone's mind was the ankle-breaking move that threw Bryon Russell off-balance, and the subtle push-off with the left hand that knocked the Utah guard completely out of the play. The picture-perfect 17-foot jumper, complete with the left-foot landing and hop that playground Michael wannabes have been attempting to perfect for years.

Denise KingSeton Keoughgirls basketballIn leading the No. 7 Gators to the Catholic League Tournament championship, King averaged 19.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in victories over Mercy, John Carroll and St. Frances, all ranked teams. The sophomore guard also had 21 points in a win over then-No. 10 Milford Mill.Katie SloanGlen Burnieindoor trackSloan, a junior, won state titles in the 3,200 (11 minutes, 54.8 seconds) and 1,600 (5: 21.6) meter runs at the Class 3A/4A state championship meet at the Fifth Regiment Armory one week after pulling off the same feat in the region championship.

Villa Julie College has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation toward the operation of an interactive distance learning program.The college has established an instructional program, based on a model developed by Sloan, to provide training for employees of corporations distant from the campus. The program involves remote access software and the Internet, and relies on interactive learning instead of lectures.The Sloan Foundation had previously donated $28,000 to Villa Julie's Center for Advanced Technology.

MT. AIRY -- The pairing of Steve Cramer-Dean Wilson shot 6-under-par 32-3466, and won the Pro-Pro tournament for the Northern Chapter of the Middle Atlantic PGA at the Links of Challedon yesterday.They finished with a one-stroke margin on John Sarrett-Joe Rahnis, 34-3367, and Bob Rementer-Chris Sloan, 33-3467, in a 23-team field.Cramer, an assistant from the Country Club at Woodmore, who had won this event last year with his head pro, Larry Ringer, had four birdies and Wilson had three before they came away with an 18th-hole bogey when both missed the green.

PHILADELPHIA -- Good thing for the Spirit first impressions aren't all telling.It ever a team appeared as if it was starting its season a tad early, it was the Spirit, as the Philadelphia Kixx charged out to a quick five-goal lead at the Spectrum last night.Through grit, hustle and determination, however, the Spirit mounted a comeback. But it wasn't enough, as Kevin Sloan won it with his third goal after 9: 15 of overtime, giving Philadelphia a 21-19 victory."We showed great character coming back time after time," said Spirit coach Mike Stankovic.

John W. Sloan, a retired partner in a Baltimore law firm who had also been active in veterans affairs for nearly 50 years, died Sunday of cancer at his home in the Winthrop House condominiums on North Charles Street. He was 84. Mr. Sloan, the son of a lawyer and homemaker, was born and raised in Cumberland. The day after graduating from Allegany High School in 1943, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served with Air Warning Squadron No. 1 in the Pacific and participated in the Enewetok Atoll, Marshall Island, Okinawa, Le Shima and Toro Shima campaigns.

On July 10, 2009, NANNIE BEATRICE PAYLOR SLOAN. On Friday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, services will be held at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 Caroline Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-433-7500.

Tim Duncan most likely will miss no more than a few games after injuring his right ankle and knee. The San Antonio Spurs star was hurt against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, and the team said his magnetic resonance imaging came back negative yesterday. He has a sprained right ankle and will miss tomorrow's game against Dallas, San Antonio spokesman Tom James said. The injury will be reassessed this week. Knicks -- Stephon Marbury played the second half of New York's loss to Phoenix on Sunday night unaware his father had been taken to a hospital, where he died before the game ended.

Though she is accused of stealing more than $700,000 from her former employers at a Columbia law firm and prosecutors described her as a flight risk, Christine McClain-Sloan can continue to live in Kentucky until her January trial, a judge ruled yesterday in Howard County Circuit Court. In a hearing, Judge Dennis M. Sweeney set bail at $75,000, asked McClain-Sloan to deposit $2,500 with the court clerk to cover any potential future extradition costs and told her she cannot leave Kentucky before her court dates.

More than 20 years ago, Gary Sloan strolled down the long lane leading to Tudor Hall. He walked up to the porch where the owner sat in a rocking chair. "I just had to see it," Sloan said of the Bel Air residence, dubbed "Shakespeare's birthplace in America" because it was formerly home to two famous Shakespearean actors - Junius Booth and his son Edwin - in addition to the man who shot President Abraham Lincoln - Edwin's brother John Wilkes Booth. For Sloan, the visit was significant because he idolized Edwin Booth, considered one of the greatest American actors of the 19th century.

More than 20 years ago, Gary Sloan strolled down the long lane leading to Tudor Hall. He walked up to the porch where the owner sat in a rocking chair. "I just had to see it," Sloan said of the Bel Air residence, dubbed "Shakespeare's birthplace in America" because it was formerly home to two famous Shakespearean actors -- Junius Booth and his son Edwin -- in addition to the man who shot President Abraham Lincoln -- Edwin's brother, John Wilkes Booth. For Sloan, the visit was significant because he idolized Edwin Booth, considered one of the greatest American actors of the 19th century.

On July 29, 2006, CATHERINE A. "Cathy" SPANGLO; beloved wife of Dominick Spanglo, Jr.; beloved mother of Dominik, III and the Chelsea Malvaso; dear sister of William, Robert, Edward and Clyde; dear daughter of Clyde Sloan, Sr. and the late Marie Sloan; dear daughter-in-law of Dominik Spanglo, Sr.; dear niece of Anna Rose Spanglo. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call at CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road, Tuesday 3 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.

Memorial services for Heathe N. Craig, an Army staff sergeant who was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Wednesday, will be held tomorrow in Pennsylvania, his grandfather said. Craig, 28, was trying to rescue Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury from enemy fire when a mechanical failure caused his helicopter to crash, according to the Department of Defense. Bradbury, 22, of St. Joseph, Mo., also died. Although military records list Craig's address as Severn, he did not reside there, said his grandfather Daniel Sloan of Mechanicsville, Va. The address belonged to an uncle who no longer lives in Maryland.

On May 9, 2006, CAROLE LYNN (nee Baker), devoted wife of Richard B. Sloan, Sr., beloved stepmother of Richard B. Sloan, Jr., Tracey S. Gordon, Kimberly K. Palumbo, Christopher S. Sloan & their spouses. Loving grandmother of eleven. Loving daughter of Audrey Mae (nee Collins) and the late Earl Mowbray Baker. Dear sister of Barbara A. Burns. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 200 Padonia Road, Timonium, on Saturday from 12 to 1 P. M at which time a Funeral Service wil be held.

On May 9, 2006, CAROLE LYNN (nee Baker), devoted wife of Richard B. Sloan, Sr., beloved stepmother of Richard B. Sloane, Jr., Tracey S. Gordon, Kimberly K. Palumbo, Christopher S. Sloan & their spouses. Loving grandmother of eleven. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 200 Padonia Road, Timonium, on Saturday from 12 to 1 P. M. at which time a Funeral Service wil be held. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.