Hooray! We’re Still the Champions

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: November 13, 2008

The River Hill Marching Band competed in its last competition of the season, the 3rd annual U.S. Scholastic Band Association National Championships Nov. 7 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. They came home the still reigning Group II (based on size) national champion.

The Marching Band scored an impressive 98.25 out of 100. This appears to be the second highest score ever by a USSBA band and is most likely the highest score ever by a Maryland band. The event hosted more than 70 bands from Massachusetts to Tennessee. RHHS also took specialty awards for Best Visual, Best Effects, Best Music and Best Color Guard. Band members worked incredibly hard to accomplish their goals.

Congratulations, you’ve earned your place in the sun and we’re all very proud of you.

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“Once In A Lifetime” bows Nov. 13-16

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: November 11, 2008

Atholton High School’s award-winning theatre department will present “Once In A Lifetime” at the school Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 13-15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m.

If you enjoy satire and hilarious comedy, this uproarious production is the show for you. The play is directed by Nathan Rosen, in his twelfth year at Atholton and student assistant director Caroline Sellers. For more information, go to www.atholtonboosters.org/drama/index.htm or call 410-313-7065.

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Flu Shot Clinic this Wednesday

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: November 11, 2008

Folks at River Hill High School want to keep students, staff and the community healthy through the cold and flu season. In addition to monthly citrus sales, the RHHS-PTSA will host a flu vaccination clinic in the Student Dining Center on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 2:30-8:30 p.m.

Each vaccination will cost $30. Medicaid and Medicare will be accepted. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Part of the cost will go to support the PTSA. For further information, go to www.pta.org/flushotclinic, scroll to the bottom and click Schedule an Appointment or call 1-866-782-3014.

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Car Seat Installation, Warm Clothes Drive this Friday

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: November 6, 2008

Each year, children die needlessly because of improperly installed car seats. As part of Howard County’s “Community Readiness Week”, you can ensure that your children ride in safety seats that are properly installed and maintained by coming to the Fifth District Volunteer Fire Station on Signal Bell Lane near Routs 32 and 108 on Friday, Nov. 7.

Your child’s seat will be inspected by a certified seat technician between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. It’s too late to prepare after an accident. Be prepared now. Inspections will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are needed for this important free service.

While you’re in the area, you might want to help others be prepared for the frigid days ahead. Drop off new or gently used clean ready to wear winter coats, hats or mittens at River Hill High. Nov. 7 is the final day for the RHHS-PTSA sponsored Coat Drive. If you have questions about this one, call Terry at 301-854-1125.

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Trick or Treat Double Treat

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: October 30, 2008

All those tasty treats can play terrible tricks on your teeth, but you can turn them into a double treat. Local Clarksville dentist Rashmi Parmar is having a Candy Buyback day Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You can keep all the good chocolate stuff. Bring excess treats to Parmar Family and Cosmetic Dentistry at 12620 Route 108. Your child will get 50 cents per pound and a free toothbrush plus the satisfaction of knowing the candy will be shipped to the Troops. There is a $25 limit per person and some other restrictions. For details, call 410-531-5639.

Have a safe, happy and healthy Halloween.

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