As the 2008-2009 school year begins, Kingsville Elementary School got a head start with their Back to School Night on Aug. 19. Parents and current students were able to meet the teachers and administration and get a head start with information on routines, goals and expectations.

The Kingsville family welcomes new faculty members as follows: school counselor Jennifer Abbe, physical education teacher Mindy Williams, teachers Anna Messing and Jill Taylor, and fourth-grade teacher Amy Leatherman.

Principal Susan Felts and the entire staff are happy to have them aboard. The school's theme for this school year is "Space" because the students, teachers and administrators are "out of this world!"

Here's to much success as Kingsville blasts off. And, best wishes to all the students in Perry Hall and Kingsville for a safe and successful back-to-school time.

Online pet memorial

Because of the recent passing of their beloved dog, Elsa, it's a sad time at the Vosburg home in Seven Oaks. While missing the beach-loving lab, they created a memorial Web site for her. Go to www.dogster.com/dogs/717640 to read all about Elsa and her charmed Perry Hall life, sign her guest book and leave her a bone. The Vosburg family share this memorial of their Frisbee-throwing, furry, family member hoping to help others dealing with a similar loss.

Shoot to win

Enter the fifth annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest through Sept. 5. Students and amateur/professional photographers may submit photos of Maryland's natural resources for a chance to win prizes and/or publication of their images. Winning entries will be featured in the winter issue of the Maryland Natural Resource magazine and the 2009 calendar. For details, go to www.dnr.maryland.gov/photocontest.

Upcoming local events

* At the Perry Hall Fall Concert: Shades of Blue on Sept. 7, 7 p.m., at Perry Hall High School, a big-band orchestra will perform music from the 1930s to the present. Sponsored by the Greater Perry Hall Community Alliance, the concert is free. Call 410-256-1766 for more information.

*The Jerusalem Mill Village Summer Concert Series presents the Celtic, Maritime and Traditional American music of Charlie Zahm on Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at 2813 Jerusalem Road, in the Meadow near the blacksmith shop, alongside the scenic Little Gunpowder in Kingsville.

Check out Charlie's Web site at www.charliezahm.com. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 admitted free.

*Perry Hall Improvement Association meets Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 9534 Belair Road. Get an update on the restoration of the Perry Hall Mansion, and see photos of the archaeological dig by Perry Hall resident Bill Knauer. The association meets on second Thursdays.

Best wishes to Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith for a speedy recovery from heart bypass surgery.

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