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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Paint branch Too Much For Hornets

Unbeaten Team Ends Great Mills Season

braves look To Continue Winning baseball Tradition

by Chris Stevens Staff Writer The Chopticon baseball team is not familiar with losing seasons, which they have not had in nine years. Coach Steve Williams looks forward to the challenge of keeping that streak of winning seasons alive as the Braves look to remain in contention for the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference championship. If you can play above .500, youre going to be competitive, Williams says. The Braves won their first-round playoff game last season before losing to La Plata on a walk-off home run the following week. The Braves will look to a reconstructed pitching staff to lead the charge towards contention, led by Steven Shorter and Tyler Summers. Were better than we were last year, I feel comfortable with those top two guys we have, Williams said of the pitching staff. But our strength every year is defense, well be pretty good there once again. He also said that offensively, the Braves will have some depth at their disposal for pinch hitting and base-running purposes as well. Williams said the Braves have been able to remain competitive and sustain success as long as they have because of the players believing in the tradition of the program. Winning is an expectation, you have to buy into See Chopticon Baseball page B-2

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Corleda Naylor handles the ball against pressure by Paint Branchs Khalilah Quigley.

by Chris Stevens Staff Writer CATONSVILLE The Great Mills girls basketball team were not just satisfied with making an appearance in the class 3A state semi-finals, they were looking to win the schools first state title since 1990. However, the 3A South Region champions fell just short of their goal, as undefeated Paint Branch High School came away with a 69-58 decision Thursday night in the Retriever Activities Center arena on the campus of UMBC. Paint Branch is a quality team, theyve shown it all year, said Hornets coach Brian Weisner. Youre disappointed that you lost, but youre one of the last four teams in the state. Hopefully we can build on that. The Hornets jumped out to a 7-2 Photo By Chris Stevens lead early in the first quarter, but before anyone could blink, the Panthers (From L to R) Leigha Tudder, Chantel Thomas, Johnita Baker and Tylita Butler cheer on their scored the games next 20 points and teammates during their fourth quarter rally. were ahead by 15 (22-7) halfway The Hornets, led by junior point Khalilah Quigleys 21 points and nine through the second quarter. guard Shamara Adams and forward rebounds, kept the Hornets at bay for I looked up and said whoa, Corleda Naylor, were able to jump- the remainder of the game, thwarting whered that come from, Weisner start themselves again, ending the their plans for a comeback. said. But our girls showed resil- half on a 15-5 run to go into the lockAfter Adams knocked down a iency, that they can play through er room trailing by just five. adversity. The Panthers, led by forward See GM Girls Basketball page B-2

Pax River Silver Stars Win Magnbl Winter league

Zhara Laster, Mykaela Lewis, Shaun James, Raven Heron, Tyniece Woodland, Tyaira Priest, Sedatruis Mason, Caitlin Rice, Shelbee Barnes, Marissa Somerville, Ashia Joseph, Storm Laster, Coaches: William Powell, Willis Laster, Steve Priest

Raider girls Start new Season With new Expectations

by Chris Stevens Staff Writer You can try and talk to the Leonardtown High Girls Lacrosse team about their two previous Southern Maryland Athletic Conference championships, but the conversation wont go far. Its a new season, said senior midfielder Courtney Williams. We act like weve never won it before. We cant think that we already have it won, we have to play to the best of our ability, added junior Shannon Bonnel. We always have to play our best, were hoping its good enough this season, said senior attacker Jessica Reabe. Although the Raiders are the two-time defending conference champions, ninth-year head coach Mike Denny refuses to let himself or his team get too far ahead of themselves coming into the 2008 season. We dont have a choice, Denny says, because we havent proven anything yet. Other teams improved and we dont know what they have, its human nature that teams are going to be gunning for us. The Raiders return several key performers from the 2006 and 2007 championship teams, including Williams, the first player in the history of the program to play all four of her years on varsity; junior See Raiders Lacrosse page B-2

The Pax River Silver Stars 12U girls AAU basketball team battled against teams throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia to win first 1st place in the Mid Atlantic Girls National Basketball League. The young ladies of the Silver Stars routinely received praise and admiration from other teams and coaches during the winter league. Without the support of the community none of this would have been possible and we the Pax River Silver Stars want to say thank you.

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The Leonardtown girls lacrosse team prepares to defend their conference championship.

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GM Girls Basketball
Continued from page B- three pointer to bring Great Mills within six (46-40) early in the fourth quarter, Quigley and guards Tarik Hislop and Brene Moseley (18 and 13 points respectively) brought it home for Paint Branch down the stretch with clutch shooting. Paint Branch made 46 percent of their shots (24-of52) while the Hornets could only manage to knock down 32 percent (20-of-62) of their attempts from the field. The Panthers (26-0) went on to crush Atholton High School 74-39 Saturday night to become 3A state champions. [Paint Branch] wasnt anything we havent seen before, senior guard Megan Matheny said. They were making tough shots, and the little things add up. It happens some nights. Senior forward Ashley Lindsey agreed, saying Stonewall Jackson and Lackey, who Great Mills defeated to get to the state tournament, were much more athletic than the Panthers. Adams led the Hornets with 17 points, while Naylor notched a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Lindsey scored 13 points in her final game, and provided some perspective afterwards. I hope people can look up to me and say Ashleys team made it to states, she said. I think Shamaras class will win it next year. You just want it so much more the next year, and I think theyll go in and win it. Adams said this year, a 24-win season and a trip to UMBC for the first time in 18 years was all about the seniors. We wanted to make this a victorious season for them, you know? Weve known

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Shamara Adams and Megan Matheny share a word in the first quarter of Thursday nights 3A semi-final game.

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Shamara Adams drives to the basket against Paint Branchs Alexus Jones.

them a long time, Adams said. Weisner lauded his seniors who had been with the program for four years (Lindsey, Shanice McClendon, Nataisha Young and Leigha Tudder) along with Matheny, who

transferred from St. Marys

Ryken to Great Mills two seasons ago, crediting them with laying the foundation for the Hornets current run of success. Youre going to miss them. They have done a fan-

tastic job, all of the seniors contribute, he said. For these girls to bring us back to UMBC is huge, its just unfortunate that some wont remember their contributions.

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The fans and players of Great Mills somberly watch the end of their season after losing the 3A semi-final to Paint Branch High School Thursday night.

Chopticon Baseball
Continued from page B- everything youre doing, he explained. Williams also cited Enrique Garcia and Brandon Short as alumni who have helped the coaching staff keep the Braves tradition alive. Garcia is a starting pitcher at the Univer-

Tyneshia Baker chases down the ball as the Panthers Ashleigh Council looks on.

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sity of Miami (FL) while Short is expected to enter the Major League Baseball draft this season. I think its important when you have guys come back to program, give back to the team, Williams said, adding that Garcia has worked out with the Chopticon freshman, and the Braves traveled the University of Virginia to watch Garcia in action last season.

Raiders Lacrosse
Continued from page B- goaltender Katie Hammener; Bonnel and Reabe. Were lucky to have a great group of girls, Denny enthused. Theyre talented, dedicated, great work ethic, and they have great attitudes. Hammener said the mindset of a new season along with experience helps because we know what other teams might do. We know how to keep the stress down until its a highintensity game, she said. Denny also credits assistant coach Ken McIlhenny with preparing the Raiders for battle, so much so that he insists he and McIlhenny operate as co-coaches. Im designated the head coach, but we share responsibilities equally, he explained. Denny attributes the success of his program to the Southern Maryland youth league and the parents of the girls, who support their children in his words, yearround, not just during lacrosse season. Denny also credits head coach Sue Lynch

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The Raider girls practice Friday afternoon. Coach Mike Denny says we dont go around patting ourselves on the back.

and assistant coach Tom Finkleston with fielding a strong

junior varsity team year after year. Birmingham, Little Rock, Raleigh and just up the road in Washington, DC. I love the studio updates when they switch briefly from your local game to watch the last few seconds of a bracket-busting upset playing out 2,000 miles away. Which brings me to the fabulous, nail-biting, winner-take-all, single elimination format. My apologies to Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NHL, but when two teams play a multi-game series, it loses some drama and most of the time, the better team wins. But anything can happen in a one-game, single elimination scenario and, as anyone that has filled out a bracket will tell you, it often does. Single elimination provides the stage for improbable, David vs. Goliath upsets by small schools with long, hyphenated names and dramatic finishes with buzzer-beating shots. It is similar to the exhilaration of riding a roller coasterwith your eyes closed. You know dips, turns and drops are coming, but blinded, we lose our ability to anticipate. Similar to an all-in poker hand, every game has high stakes with a climatic result: the winner advances, the losers season is over. And unlike college football, the basketball champion is decid-

With two consecutive championships on their resume and the proverbial bulls eye on their back, Denny and the Raiders understand what it is going to take to win the conference title for the third straight year. We have to work hard every day to reach our goals, he said. We dont stand around patting ourselves on the back, everybodys looking to beat us. Theres a lot of parity in SMAC now. We definitely worry about other teams, we think of them all equally, Shannon Bonnel said. Were still fighting to remain at the top.

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Senior attacker Courtney Williams, the first player in the history of Leonardtown girls lacrosse to make varsity as a freshman, practices Friday afternoon.

A View From The Bleachers

Consumed by Madness
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Every March we can count on warmer weather, nature awakening and, for my money, the best sporting event of them all: the NCAA basketball tournament, a.k.a March Madness. The Superbowl is great, and is probably the greatest single moment, but theres nothing like the three-week drama that is the tournament. The cast includes 65 teams and an equal number of individual stories. Some teams are happy just to have been invited to the dance; others have dreams of grandeur. Regardless of how the individual invitations were earned, this is the promise of the tournament: find a way to win six consecutive games and you win the national championship. This years field will include an interesting mix of local teams, some of which will go head to head. George Mason is back, just two-years removed from the most unlikely final four appearance of my lifetime. American University will be making its first ever appearance in the dance. Mount St. Marys, located in Emmitsburg, MD, earned its third all-time appearance in the tournament and played Coppin St., with Waldorf native Robert Pressey, in the opening round game this past Tuesday night. Georgetown returns, looking to make a second consecutive run to the final four, and will play UMBC in the first round. Thats UMBC, not be confused with the suddenly basketball-challenged Maryland school in College Park (I will resist the temptation to divert onto a ranting tangent about the failings of my beloved Terrapins). Not only is Maryland not in the dance, neither is, for the first time in years, a team coached by St. Marys County native Tubby Smith. Nevertheless, Coach Smith did a fabulous job turning around a struggling Minnesota Gophers program. The future looks bright for Gophers basketball. Best wishes always Coach Smith. Lets examine some the elements that make the tournament such a wonderful experience. It starts with the bracket, the tangible, symmetrical format that neatly reduces itself by half with each passing round. Hasnt the Internet spoiled us? Within moments of the official announcement, we can have our printers spitting out brackets from an array of websites. Remember when we had to wait for Mondays paper to get a bracket? Or, better yet when we had to build one with a yardstick, pencil and poster board? While I appreciate the convenience, I might endeavor to make the manual bracket build part of my familys spring tradition. But I digress. Theres a geographical aspect of the tournament that appeals to the patriotic American within each of us. In the frenzy of the first couple rounds, games are played all across our nation. At the risk of sounding corny, its romantic to think about games being played in locales such as Anaheim, Omaha, Denver,

ed on the court, not in part by games arranged by mysterious computer programs, corporate sponsors and politics. While the white-knuckled excitement of the games is appealing, the element of the NCAA tournament that I find most refreshing, in this age of multi-million dollar athletes displaying questionable effort and selfish motives, are the players themselves. The tournament is an opportunity to celebrate the scholastic athlete. Most of us enjoy professional sports and recognize professional leagues for their collection of superior talent. Unfortunately, at that level, its often about the money as much as it is about winning a Superbowl or World Series. Of course I recognize that the tournament itself has a GDP that would rival some third world countries and that some of the players are using their college experience as little more than a springboard to the NBA. But dont do yourself the disservice of being so cynical that you miss the pure bliss the large majority of these amateur athletes find in this experience. Youve heard the clich is it more about the name on the front of the jersey (the team) or the back (the individual)? This event is refreshingly about the team.

So over the next few weeks, get lost in the madness of miracle shots and wild upsets and enjoy knowing the actors are providing the live performance for nothing more than the love of the game and the spirit of competition. Overtime: This article got me to thinking about amateur sports. The Olympics used to be the stage for amateur athletics. The images of the 1980 U.S. hockey team and Mary Lou Retton are ingrained in my subconscious forever. But Ive cooled on the Olympics over the last couple decades because of the unforgivable drug use. The steroid use of Ben Johnson and East German female athletes was bad enough. But recently, we learned that American Olympic heroin Marion Jones won medals with U.S.A across her chest and performance-enhancing drugs in her veins. I dont want to sound unpatriotic and its unfair to judge the whole based on the transgressions of the few, but its going to take some time before I warm to the Olympics again. Until I do, Ill celebrate the college athlete.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

2008 Holton named Citizen of Southern the Year by Maryland Maryland Knights of Columbus Farm Grants Available
The Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Commission (SMADC) is offering is offering a round of farm viability grants as well as grants to aid in the purchase of wine grape vines to local farms in St. Marys, Charles, Calvert, and Prince Georges and Anne Arundel counties. These funds are being made available as a continuation of the Agriculture Commissions ongoing Southern Maryland Farm Viability Enhancement Grant Program and Growing Grapes for Wine Program. These programs were established to increase the sustainability of existing farms and encourage the development of new farming enterprises in the five county region of Southern Maryland. The Farm Viability Enhancement Program has been strategically important in assisting in the transition from growing tobacco to establishing other commercially successful farm activities in the southern Maryland region. With a team of agricultural, economic and environmental experts assisting, program participants develop farm viability plans, which include the addition of agri-tourism activities and enhanced farm operations and practices. The grant process has introduced farmers to emerging technologies with an eye towards aiding marketing and production, states Christine Bergmark, executive director of the Commission. Program eligibility is based on owning (or co-owning) at least five acres of land in agricultural use. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 with a required matching

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Andrew I. Holton, Jr., a Deputy with St. Marys County Sheriffs Department, has been named 2007 Citizen of the Year for the state of Maryland. Holton was nominated by St. John Francis Regis Council of the Knights of Columbus, in Hollywood, where he is an active member. A Deputy in the St. Marys County Sheriffs Department, Andy is currently assigned as Resource Officer for Great Mills High School. Prior to this assignment, Andy was a community police officer, responsible for checking in juvenile and adult probationers and assisting the probationers with community resources. In 1997, he was the first St. Marys County police officer to be assigned to the Hot Spots Program, which brought together law enforcement and community leaders to fight crime in some of Marylands toughest neighborhoods (the program was later renamed Collaborative Supervision and Focused Enforcement (CSAFE)). While working this program and conducting Operation Night Light patrols, Andy was cited as a police officer who really cares about kids and who has the heart and the talent it takes to counsel young people in trouble. In 2000, he was recognized by Maryland State School Superintendent Nancy Grasmick for, among other things, volunteering over 1000 hours in the Spring Ridge Middle School After School Program. His See Citizen of the Year page B-4

Tangier Area Fishing Guide To Speak At CCA Meeting

Captain Kevin Josenhans, veteran light tackle and fly fishing guide, will speak on Fishing the Tangier Area of the Chesapeake at the March 26 meeting of the Patuxent River Chapter, Coastal Conservation Association, Maryland. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Marys County Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California. Josenhans was guided in the Tangier area for more than 15 years and owns Josenhans Sports Fishing. This area holds striped bass, blue fish, speckled trout and other species. The meeting is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 6 p.m. for those attending the meeting. Additionally, the meeting will also feature a discussion of the Patuxent River Chapters plan to work on restoration of oysters, the Chapters major community service project. There will also be a raffle and door prizes.

Maryland State Deputy Edgar D. Haynes, Knights of Columbus Citizen of the Year Andy Holton, Council #7914 Grand Knight Jerry Hicks.

amount supplied by the farm owner. In exchange for grant funding and support, the recipient then places the farm into an agricultural use covenant for a period of five to ten years depending on the amount of the grant. Grant applications are due to the Southern Maryland Agricultural See Farm Grants page B-5

Recreation, Parks and Community Services To Host Annual Easter Festival

The Board of Commissioners for St. Marys County and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services are pleased to invite the public to the annual Easter Festival on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown. Some of the many exciting attractions include a traditional egg hunt and decorating contest for all ages, pony rides, craft making, carnival attractions, costumed characters, face painting, games, leisure class demonstrations and more! Many activities are free of charge and some have a small fee. Food, beverages and crafts See Annual Easter Festival page B-5

Miedzinski, St. Johns Teacher, Named Best in State Christmas In April by Knights of Columbus

Christmas in April St. Marys Countys 18th Annual National Rebuilding Day will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2008. On that day 23 homes and 1 community project will be repaired. The organizers are still in need of additional skilled volunteers: especially ROOFERS, PLUMBERS, CARPENTERS, ELECTRICIANS, GLAZIERS AND HVAC TECHNICIANS. For information please call (301) 863-2905 or email marychasen@christmasinaprilsmc.org. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

National Scrapbook Day Workshop To Benefit Skills USA Chapter

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Maryland State Deputy Edgar D. Haynes, Knights of Columbus Catholic Teacher of the Year Linda Miedzinski, Council #7914 Grand Knight Jerry Hicks.

Linda Miedzinski, a teacher at St. Johns School in Hollywood, has been named Knights of Columbus Catholic Teacher of the Year for the state of Maryland. Miedzinski was nominated by St. Johns School and St. John Francis Regis Council of the Knights of Columbus, both in Hollywood. Mrs. Miedzinski accepted the

award on March 9, 2008, from Knights of Columbus Maryland State Deputy Edgar D. Haynes in Germantown, surrounded by family, friends and colleagues. This is quite an honor, Miedzinski said of the award. Thank you so much! Linda is a person of deep faith and boundless energy, St. Johns School Principal Pat Suit said, in her

letter nominating Miedzinski. (She) has been helping students to discover and develop their God-given talents at St. Johns School for ten years. Asked about her teaching philosophy, Miedzinski said, I believe that the cornerstone of a childs education consists of the efforts of See Best in State page B-4

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will host a National Scrapbook Day Workshop on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Dohrman Room of the Forrest Center, located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD (directly across from the St. Marys County Fairground). The workshop includes a light breakfast, educational demos, door

prizes, and a light lunch, and is coordinated by Robin Pajak, a Creative Memories consultant. Scrapbookers of all levels are welcome. The registration fee is $35. Proceeds from the event will benefit the schools SkillsUSA chapter. For more information or to register, contact the Forrest Center at 301-475-0242, or Robin Pajak at 301-481-3985.

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International Adoption CSM Presents Ro: Toro. who have adopted in Asia, Workshop CSM Presents Ro: Toro. 7 p.m., April 4. College of SouthEastern Europe, and Latin ern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206,
Please join Bethany Christian Services for an opportunity to learn the process of adopting internationally, specifics about a variety of countries, meet other families America, as well as have the opportunity to ask your specific questions. Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For registration (attendance is free) and directions please call (410) 721-2835. 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSMs Global Initiatives Committee in partnership with the Leonardtown Campus

Student Association, Maryland/Estonian Exchange Council and the Estonian Cultural Ministry present the Ro: Toro band. Ro: Toro, which means reed and pipe in Estonian, combines the sounds of traditional Estonian bagpipes with modern day saxophone and water-drums. They will perform traditional songs as well as original compositions. Free. 240-725-5410 or www. csmd.edu. Together with his wife, Laura, and son, Andrew, he assists with some of the Special Olympics programs in St. Marys County, such as the Spring Games, Sailing Regatta, Torch Run and Fall Games. He is a member of the Board of Directors of St. Marys Caring Soup Kitchen, and, during their move to a new facility in 2007, Andy played an important part in the construction of the new kitchen. Andy also participates in Christmas in April, helping those without resources of their own to live more comfortably. In June 2007, our area celebrated its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration at Freedom Park in Lexington Park. Among those credited with making this event a success was Deputy Andy Holton. As Youth Activities Chairman for Knights of Columbus Council #7914, Andy organizes the flagship of the councils in the educational process. While the children spend about 1/3 of their day in the classroom environment, the remaining 2/3 is spent with family and friends. In that regard, I believe in partnering with the students and their parents to facilitate the educational process. I participate in that partnership through personal example, open dialogue, and a commitment to each students scholastic and personal growth. I view the partnership as a means to improve the students chances to achieve their successes, no matter how big or small. youth activities, the annual Altar Server/Youth Group Cook-out and Pool Party. In August 2007, due to Andys diligence in marketing this event, attendance by youth, families and friends exceeded 120! Andy also participates in the annual Knights of Columbus Incentive Car Raffle and the Tootsie Roll Drive. Holton accepted the award on March 9th from Knights of Columbus Maryland State Deputy Edgar D. Haynes in Germantown, surrounded by family, friends and colleagues. The audience of nearly 200 was amazed by the list of his many accomplishments. Andy is such a nice guy - an exemplary citizen who always puts the needs of others first, said Jerry Hicks, leader of the local Knights council. If good works are being done, Andy is there. I dont know when he finds time to sleep.

Citizen of the Year

Continued from page B- work with youth in the community has included working with the Young Marines Program as well as organizing trips to the roller rink, sporting events and other activities sometimes through funding from civic organizations but often at his own expense. Andy was a member of the Heat Team and conducted training for Community Action Teams. He also serves on the Neighborhood Accountability Board for the Hearing of Juvenile Criminal Court Cases in Lexington Park. In addition to his responsibilities as a community police officer, Andy works part-time as a Security Guard and is engaged in a myriad of civic organizations and their efforts. He also helps new

Annual Community Seder

Beth Israel Synagogue Welcomes you to our Annual Community Seder Sunday, April 20th 6 p.m. Old State House St. Marys College Historic St. Marys City, Maryland Passover Kosher Style Dinner Choice of Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian Meal Cost: Adults-$28 (Members) $32(Non-Members) $8(Children 12 & under) $20 Students Reservations must be received by April 4, mail with your payment to: Beth Israel Synagogue PO Box 1863 Lexington Park, MD 20653

The New Room With a BrewNOW OPEN!

We are now on Route 5 across from Leonardtown High School and the Tech Center, next to the St. Marys County Fairgrounds! Room with a Brew still serves coffee in the true Italian tradition, as well as smoothies and other beverages, as well as muffins, scones, and a variety of other delicious pastries. Enjoy a wonderful cup of freshly brewed coffee or espresso and view paintings, photography and other hand crafted artwork we have on exhibit here from local artists in the area. The New Room is larger, and is suitable for any event you may desire. Private parties, receptions, movement classes, dance classes, childrens activities, or business meetings can be held at Room with a Brew! Jazzercise and yoga classes are scheduled here weekly. Room with a Brew is now located at 23976 Pt. Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650 Open 7 days a week! Phone #301-475-8811/ FAX #301-475-8829

motorcyclists to obtain their motorcycle licenses. Andy is an active member of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, among whose purposes and goals are to promote and advance the sport of motorcycling and the safety of motorcycling and to promote by example and any other acceptable means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. The Blue Knights also raise money for various charities and for veterans of United States armed forces. Andy is also one the original members of the St. Marys Hospice committee fundraiser, with the annual motorcycle and automobile ride. He also assists with the annual St. Marys County Toys for Tots campaign, along with the annual Sheetzs Childrens Christmas party with Catholic Charities. Andy participates in the Shop-with-a-Cop program. overcome their academic challenges and the challenges life will present as they mature. To help build confidence in their efforts, I set challenging and achievable goals for my students. I consider it my responsibility to assist them in reaching those goals one step at a time. My philosophy includes being more than just a teacher to them; I try to assist the students as a mentor also. It is my opinion that each and every child is special and has a particular gift to offer society. I also believe that family plays a very important role

Best in State
Continued from page B- a triad of participants including the teacher, the student, and the parents/family working in harmony to further the knowledge and skill levels the individual student. My philosophy on teaching is that clear direction, positive encouragement and consistent feedback are paramount in unlocking the treasures within each child. I feel these actions are also important in helping students to

My personal goal as a teacher has always been to touch the students lives in a positive manner, help them achieve their dreams and give them a solid foundation upon which they can build their faith and education in order to become productive and responsible citizens of our community. On hand to congratulate Mrs. Miedzinski were ten family members, three teachers, including Principal Pat Suit, and five St. Marys County Knights and their wives.

LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visit libraries during spring recess
Visit the library during spring recess and have your children select a great book to read. Reading lists containing books selected by the childrens librarians are available to help them decide or they can ask the childrens librarian for help. Try downloading a free movie from the librarys website and enjoying it as a family. There are more than 400 titles to select from including many Hollywood favorites. A library card and broadband Internet access are required. lege, will lead a book discussion of the Big Read book, A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines on Thurs, Mar. 20 at 7 pm and a discussion of the movie on Mon, Mar. 24 at 7 pm, both at Leonardtown Library. Books, audio books and movies are available at the libraries. Charles County Arts Alliance will present the dramatic reading of the play on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Leonardtown campus of College of Southern Maryland. This costumed staged reading is free. made to fried chicken in the Big Read book, A Lesson Before Dying. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, Assistant Professor of American Studies at University of Maryland, will examine the complex role of the chicken in African American life, paying special attention to the connection between chickens and African American women at a free program on April 1, 7 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. Funded by the Maryland Humanities Council, the program is co-sponsored by St. Marys County Historic Preservation Commission. for local artist Tammy Vitale will be held on Mar. 27 at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery from 5-8 p.m. Her work, which will be displayed through the end of April, includes acrylics on canvas, mixed media and clay sculpture. Artists interested in displaying their artwork should contact Candy Cummings at 301-863-6693.

Calling all teens

Teens are invited to become a part of the librarys TAG (Teen Advisory Groups) to help plan and carry out teen activities. The next meeting at Lexington Park is April 1 at 4 pm. Charlotte Hall and Leonardtowns will be April 10 at 5 and 5:30 p.m. respectively.

Big Read activities continue

Dr. Robin Bates, English Professor at St. Marys Col-

Building houses with chicken legs: Black Women, Food, and Power
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Art reception scheduled for local artist

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Recipes
Italian Herb Roasted Lamb
From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing cup dry red wine 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary leaves 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 butterflied leg of lamb (about 3 lb.) Directions 1. MIX dressing, wine, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Pour over meat in large resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat meat. Refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning occasionally. 2. PREHEAT oven to 350F. Place meat on rack in roasting pan. 3. BAKE 50 min. to 1 hour or until instant read thermometer reaches 160F. Let stand 10 min. before slicing. Gar1. PREHEAT oven to 350F. Mix cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. 2. SEPARATE crescent rolls into 8 rectangles; press perforations together to seal. Spread 3 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each rectangle; top with red pepper and parsley. Fold long end of dough up over filling to center; fold up again to enclose remaining filling. Cut each into 4 equal size squares. Place seam sides down on baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients cup KRAFT Light Ranch Reduced Fat Dressing cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese cup OSCAR MAYER Real nish with fresh rosemary, if desired.

Bacon Bits 2 lb. small red potatoes, quartered 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 350F. Mix dressing, cheese and bacon bits in large bowl. Add potatoes; toss lightly. 2. SPOON into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with foil.

3. BAKE 40 min. Remove foil; bake an additional 15 min. or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Cheesy Miracle Asparagus

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 lb. asparagus spears (about 16 spears), trimmed 1/3 cup water cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing cup milk cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions 1. PLACE asparagus and water in 2-qt. microwaveable casserole dish; cover. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain. Set aside. 2. COMBINE remaining ingredients in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended,

Savory Parmesan Bites

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1 cup chopped red pepper cup chopped fresh parsley Directions

stirring after each minute. 3. SERVE over the asparagus.

Classic Layered Salad

3. BAKE 13 to 15 min. or until golden brown. From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped cup KRAFT Mayo Real

Mayonnaise cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 cup KRAFT Natural Three Cheese Crumbles 2 small tomatoes, chopped Directions 1. LAYER lettuce, onions, peas and ham in large straight-sided clear glass serving bowl. 2. MIX mayo, Parmesan cheese and sugar. Spread over salad to seal; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. 3. TOP with cheese crumbles and tomatoes just before serving; toss gently.

Cool Bunny Dessert

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 2 cups cold milk 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELLO Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 28 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows 1- cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping cup BAKERS ANGEL FLAKE Coconut 2 CAMEO Creme Sandwich Cookies 3 gumdrops 7 pieces red string licorice (6

inches each) Directions 1. POUR milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended; set aside. 2. LINE 8-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap. Arrange 14 of the chocolate sandwich cookies in bottom of pan; spread 1 cup of the pudding mixture over cookies. Top with marshmallows. Repeat layers of 14 cookies and remaining pudding mixture; cover with additional plastic wrap. 3. REFRIGERATE at least

24 hours. Uncover. Invert dessert onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Frost dessert with the whipped topping; sprinkle with coconut. Decorate with the cream sandwich cookies for the bunny ears, the gumdrops for the nose and eyes and the licorice for the mouth and whiskers. Store in refrigerator.

Critter Corner
Easter and Rabbits
Easter is right around the corner, and many parents decide to get rabbits and chicks for their children as Easter gifts. Rabbits, like all pets, are a responsibility to be taken seriously. The Tri-County Animal Shelter wants to provide information on the specific needs of rabbits so potential owners will make an informed decision, and so the rabbits do not get turned into the shelter at a later date due to unrealistic expectations. As with dogs, gone are the days of leaving rabbits outside and just giving them food once a day. Rabbits are intelligent and social animals that need affection, and they make great companion animals if treated as part of the family. Like other pets, not all rabbits like to be held, so keep this in mind. Rabbits that have been spayed or neutered live an average of 8 to 12 years. Larger rabbits, as well as purebred rabbits, generally have shorter life spans than dwarf and mixed breed rabbits. Outdoor rabbits generally have a shorter lifespan due to the risks and hazards of living outdoors. Most rabbits can be taught to use a litter box. When theyve mastered this feat, you can give them access to other parts of your home. Having your rabbit spayed or neutered can improve litter box habits, reduce the chances of the rabbit marking his territory, lessens chewing behavior, decreases aggression, and allows your rabbit to live a happier, longer life. It is important to find a veterinarian who has experience treating rabbits. Male rabbits should be neutered at three to six months old, and females spayed at six to eight months old. You will need to bunny-proof your home. Rabbits naturally like to chew, so you must pay attention to furniture, rugs, curtains, and especially electrical cords, which must be concealed so the rabbit cannot get to them. Vinyl tubing found at hardware stores can cover the cords. Give your rabbit enough safe chewables and toys of his own so he wont chew on your things. Rabbits can be introduced to other pets, such as dogs, cats and other rabbits. Supervision while they are together is a must. Rabbits need a high fiber diet, which includes hay and fresh produce, plenty of exercise and space, and brushing and grooming, since they do get hairballs, but cannot spit them out like cats can. A great source of information on rabbits can be found on the House Rabbit Societys web site at www.rabbit.org. Research the needs of a rabbit before obtaining one. If you feel you are ready to get a rabbit, check with the Tri-County Animal Shelter or any of the local rescue groups to see if any are available for adoption.

Farm Grants
Continued from page B- Development Commission by April 15, 2008. To acquire a grant application, visit www. somarylandsogood.com or contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission office at (301) 274-1922. The Growing Grapes for Wine Program This program is in its third year and has been established to encourage the development of a competitive wine industry in Southern Maryland. The grant program offered includes matching grant funds for the purchase of grape vines of recommended grape varieties compatible with the

region. The Grapes for Wine Program is offered together with the Maryland Cooperative Extension Agency, which will provide ongoing training and production expertise. To be eligible an applicant must own or be a co-applicant with the owner of at

least 5 acres of land currently in agricultural use. Applications are due April 30, 2008. To acquire a grant application, visit www.somarylandsogood.com, or contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission office at (301) 274-1922.

Annual Easter Festival

Continued from page B- will be on sale from community vendors. Citizens are encouraged to come and enjoy a great day of family fun! Prizes will be awarded for various contests, raffles and the egg hunt. Raffle prizes include amusement park tickets and much more. Kids are also invited to have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Please call (301) 475-4200 extension 1800 or 1801 for more information or visit the Departments website at http://www. co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/specialevents.asp.

Citations for illegal tobacco sales

In accordance with the provisions of the Tobacco Enforcement Grant and to verify compliance, on March 16 Senior Deputies First Class Emory Johnson and Hume Ross of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office, assisted by a confidential purchaser, under the age of 18, conducted controlled buys for tobacco in the California and Lexington Park areas of St. Marys County. Businesses are required to verify the age of the tobacco purchaser, prior to the sale, to assure the purchaser is of legal age. Eleven businesses were visited. Sales clerks at seven of the 11 businesses made sales of a tobacco product the underage buyer.

The businesses where sales of a tobacco product to the underage purchaser occurred are as follows: Wilde Wood Wine and Spirits The Early Bird Cooks Liquors in Hollywood JC Wine and Spirits WalMart, California Wa Was Rt. 4 & Rt. 235 California Shoppers Food Warehouse The sales clerks, who made the sales to the underage purchaser, were issued criminal citations for selling a tobacco product to a minor. The businesses that were in compliance, checked for proper identification and did not make sales to the underage

purchaser were: Sheetz, California ABC Liquors Jughead Liquors Bay Country Liquors

Chargd with CDS violation:

On March 14 Deputy Fleenor responded to the Myrtle Point Park for a citizens report of subjects at the park smoking marijuana. When Fleenor arrived he observed four subjects walking out of a trail from the wooded area. Deputy Fleenor approached them and advised that the park was closed after dark, during the conversation he immediately noticed the smell of marijuana emit-

ting from the subjects. When questioned about the marijuana the subjects each handed over their marijuana. Three of the subjects were cooperative, had local addresses, were released and charges are to follow. The fourth subject, Jason Welch, 22, of California, was uncooperative and was transported to the detention center and charged with possession of marijuana.

play racks. The items were concealed on their person and they exited the store failing to render payment for the items. The subjects were detained by loss prevention officers and escorted back into the store. The juveniles were each charged with theft under $500 and released pending further action by juvenile authorities.

been broken into and various items stolen or damaged on the boats. Value of the items stolen was reported to be $270. The juvenile was released to his parent pending further action by juvenile authorities.

Charged with assault

Charged with theft

On March 10 Senior Deputy First Class D. Corcoran responded to the Wal-Mart in California for a reported theft. Investigation revealed three juvenile suspects entered the Wal-Mart and proceeded to remove items valued at $354.78 from the dis-

Juvenile arrested for burglary

On 3/14/08 Deputy S. Cathcart responded to a residence in Leonardtown for the report of a burglary to two private boats. Investigation by Cathcart led to the arrest of a 15-year-old juvenile from Lexington Park. Complainant reported two boats had

On March 15 Deputy J. Maguire responded to a residence in Great Mills for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed the female victim was allegedly assaulted by Gordon A. Mason, 25, of Great Mills following a verbal dispute. Mason was placed under arrest, charged with second-degree assault and incarcerated.

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The County Times

Thursday, March 20, 2008

A Really Big Fish Story

By Theresa Morr
Can you imagine an animal with a heart the size of a small car; an aorta (its main blood vessel) so big around that a child could crawl through it; and a tongue almost the size of a full-grown African elephant? Whoa! Is this creature for real? Yes! Those humongous body parts belong to the blue whale, the largest animal ever known to exist upon the earth, even bigger than the dinosaurs. And surprise! Youre related to this awesome, bluish-gray giant of the deep because youre both warm-blooded mammals. Tons big. Blue whales are immense creatures. Adults average around 70 to 100 feet long and weigh an incredible 90 to 150 tons or more. And these guys are also the worlds loudest creatures, too, even louder than a jet plane taking off! Their deep undersea rumblings consist of repeated, low frequency vocalizations that can be heard for more than 500 miles away. Thats how these whales communicate with other whales, to locate food, and to find mates. Great gulpers. Blue whales are serious eaters. They lunge into dense schools of krill, their favorite food, with enormous mouths open wide. Several tons of these small shrimplike animals are engulfed in the whales mouth, along with about 50 tons or more of water in one huge gulp. No problem. Pleated throat grooves expand like accordions to hold everything in until water is forced out through special comb-like plates called baleen. Like giant filters, these plates trap the krill but let the water out when the whale closes its mouth. The big blues gulp down a whopping four tons of krill every day! Spouts away. Blue whales live about 80 to 100 years and are found in all of the worlds oceans, usually swimming in small groups called pods. They dont have nostrils like you do, but two blowholes near the top of their

Sudoku
heads. Since whales cant breathe underwater, they have to surface often; and when they do, a single blow of air and water can rise 40 to 50 feet into the air. And these guys cant sleep like you do because theyd drown. Instead, whales take short naps while floating near the surface of the ocean. Yummy din-din. During summer, blue whales feed in cold polar waters, but in winter, they migrate to warm tropical waters, where they mate and give birth. Newborns are about 23 feet long; weigh around three tons; and can swim within 30 minutes of being born. The jumbo-sized babies gain about 200 pounds a day by drinking 50 gallons or more of mothers milk, which is said to taste like a mixture of fish, liver, milk of magnesia and castor oil. Ummm good. But why are blue whales so big? Since 70 percent or more of the earth is covered by ocean water, marine biologists think these whales grow to enormous sizes because they have so much room to swim in all the worlds oceans, along with an unending supply of krill to feed on. Still want to learn more about these big fish of the oceans? Just surf over to www. earthwindow.com/blue.html for some awesome underwater pictures in the blue whales habitat. Prepare to be amazed!

Heres How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Kids Corner

Crossword

CLUES ACROSS
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Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions

25. Wimbledon champion Arthur 26. Devastation 27. Billfish 29. Unauthorized disclosure of information 31. Affirmative votes 32. Snarl (Scottish) 33. Childrens author Blyton 34. Flat tableland with steep edges 36. Lake __, one of the Greats 37. Young sheep 38. Coach Parsegian 42. Most bald 43. Receipt (abbr.) 44. Rulers 45. Ethyl acetate 46. A shape that spreads outward 47. Fellatas 49. Group of near-earth asteroids 51. 73717 52. Plural of 57 down 53. A horizontal bar of wood 54. Approves food 55. Cat sound 57. Conger or moray

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Thursday March 20, 2008

TEL: 301-373-4125 FAX: 301-373-4128 classifieds@countytimes.net

CLASSIFIEDS
REAL ESTATE RENTALS
This 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bathroom home is centrally located in the heart of St. Marys County. Close to schools, shopping and PAX River very convenient! Formal Living Area AND Family Room, plus LOTS of storage area in the unfinished basement. Tucked away on a CULDE-SAC. Did I mention Use of the Community Pool? This is a great find! Washer & Dryer Hookup in house. Price: $1,600. Call Barbara Blades 301-862-2169. Hardwood floor throughout, Marble tiled master bath, Modern kitchen, large front deck, circular driveway, Fully fenced backyard with huge storage shed and horse shoe pit, vacant wooded lot next door, Gas fireplace in formal living room looking over wooded land. Unfinshed/Partial walkout basement with Laundry area (Full sized washer and dryer). Brand new central air/heat. New windows being installed as soon as current tenants move out. Cable prewired for almost every room. Pets are accepted case by case. 14 miles from pax. 443-532-8976 acarle@ comcast.net. I can email pictures of when it was advertised before and provide good references as a landlord. Thanks for looking. Price: $1500. Great Split Foyer in Northern St. Marys. Two Miles from intersection of Rt 5 and Rt 6 (east). Over 1 acre of land. 4 Bedrooms and 3 Full baths. Brinks security system, large 18 X 24 deck, 8 X 8 shed. House built in 2002. Great schools, Lettie Dent, Margaret Brent, and Chopticon. 5 minutes from Keller bus lot. Security deposit of $1700 (can be made over first two months) and credit check. No smoking. Small pets only. 22 Miles from Pax River. 31 Miles from Andrews. Please contact Mike or Melissa at 301 472-4270. Price: $1700. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Story Waterfront house with peir located on St. Patricks Creek About 25 minutes from Base. 301769-3857. $ 1800.

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HELP WANTED
Southern Maryland Veterinary Referral Center (SMVRC) is a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. We have immediate openings for Veterinary technicians in our busy emergency/critical care hospital located in Waldorf, Maryland. Duties include all aspects of Animal Care, patient monitoring, anesthesia, radiology, in house laboratory procedures and managing incoming emergencies. The ideal candidates will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have basic knowledge in animal health/care. Competitive wages and benefits available. Call 301-638-0988.

HELP WANTED
GC in Temple Hills seeks Office Assistant W/min 1 Year Exp Working in a Construction, Architect or Engineering Office. STRONG EXCEL & GRAMMAR SKILLS are a MUST!!! Responsible for but not limited to Phones, Filing, Typing, Spreadsheets, POs, Mods, AIAs & Tech Proposals. Email resumes and & salary requirements Attn: Angelica to mcc@monumentcorp.com or fax to 301 899-6736. Only resumes submitted w/ salary requirements will be considered. Negotiable will not be accepted as an answer.

HELP WANTED
Now accepting applications/resumes for parttime, entry-level, DriverLaborer positions with B&B Site Management, Inc., located in Southern Maryland. Must have, but not limited to, excellent multi-tasking skills, have the ability to work with a diverse team of employees, have experience with construction, site maintenance, and landscaping duties (machine operating experience preferred). In addition, a safe/clean driving record and valid MD drivers license is a requirement for the position. Competitive wage is available with room for advancement. If interested, please fax or email resume to B&B Site Management, Inc. @ (301) 645-4485. Email: b b sit e m a n a ge m e n t @ yahoo.com. Please email with any questions. Commercial Mechanical Contractor in Upper Marlboro MD is looking for an experienced Safety Coordinator/ Manager for Construction Projects in the Washington DC,Area. Must be familiar with OSHA Safety regulations, be CPR, and OSHA 10hr certified. If not OSHA 30 Hr Certified, must demonstrate the necessary aptitude, skills, and capacity to take the class and pass the test. We offer an excellent salary, company vehicle, 401K, Health Insurance, Profit Sharing, and Year End Bonuses. If interested please call 240765-0488 to set up and interview, or fax resume to 301-420-4880, or e-mail to pwp@eci-dc.com. Well established trash and recycling company located in Hyattsville, MD is seeking an experienced supervisor to handle their front-end and rear-load routes. Must have at least 2 solid years of supervisory experience in the trash industry, current DOT cards, and valid class B CDL. Computer knowledge is a must. Company offers excellent wage and benefits package. Interested candidates send resumes to tjohann@jennkans.com or fax to (301) 386-5262. Part Time position available for Med-Tech in a family practice setting. Must have experience with EKGs, Phlebotomy, Medical coding, and computers; including microsoft applications. Applicant will be required to perform multiple duties in a busy family practice setting. If interested, applicant can apply by email toMedicalmgr@comcast.net or fax : 301-8629882.

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VEHICLES
2006 Ford Explorer. Moving, great SUV, cashmer paint, V8 6 speed auto. chrome wheels still under factory warrentee 3,000 below retail price, will inspect ! 410-326-1571. Price: $17,500. 2003 Honda S2000. Clear title, garage kept, low mileage, no dings, very clean, Maryland inspected. Includes car cover. Call David at (301) 863-1298 or (301) 9045173. Price: $21,000. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71. ush button 4 Wheel Drive, remote starter, LineX bed and many many more items on this truck. Truck has to many things to list. Used this truck to pull campers and boats with no problems. Has plenty of power. We have changed the oil every 3,000 miles and never have had a single problem with this truck! It is in excellant condition. Please call if you would like to set up a time to look at it or email me for pictures. 301-4810459. trapphalltowing@ netzero.com. Price: $15,500. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. This car is a real blast. I am only selling to start new projects, no other reason. I promise u will not be disappointed. Thus first i will tell you there will be no test drives. you will be more then welcome to go for a test ride. You can drive with secruity deposit. Now the car, headers, heads, cam, 3.73 gears, axles, control arms, auburn posi, flowmaster, 3600 stall convertor, intake, throttle body, msd coil, MSD Digital 6plus ignition, remapped computer, and much more. Call 240-925-5223. Price: $9500. 2004 Jeep Wrangler. I have a lot of money into this Jeep. And I still have all the stock equipment that came off of it. It has a 6 inch lift, step bars, 35x14.5 tires, black and chrome Moto Metal wheels, Skid plates, tinted windows, Towing package..etc. Jeep is Black on Black with Man Trans. CD player and ICE A/C! Im the second owner/Fem/Non-smoker. The vehicle has a clean car fax and runs good and looks good. Must sell! I can get an inspection sticker. 443-532-8976 acarle@ comcast.net. $16,000.

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MOTORCYCLES
2006 Yamaha TTR230. This beauty is Yamaha blue in color and is in MINT condition. I bought it brand new from Atlantic Cycle and It has only been riden a few times and has been Garage kept in a air conditioned garage. I just dont have the time to ride. A steal at $2,300.00, Its still brand new at a used price. Call Rob @ 240-882-0358 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Night Train. Vance & Hines exhaust, lowered 2, performance air breather, and a detachable windshield.Nice bike,garage kept. All maint. done by HarleyDavidson of Washington, Call 240-298-8222. Price: $13,200. OBO 2006 Harley Davidson 883XL. This would be a great bike for the beginner rider. Minor modifications have been made. They include SE Stage I air cleaner kit, dynajet kit for carb, and exhaust pipe modification. Other add-ons include highway pegs, sissy bar, HD aftermarket seat, passenger pegs, and tach. The bike has been garage kept since purchased and has never been layed down. Price: $5500. Call Clifford Hunsicker 443-532-8241. 2002 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fatboy. I cant ride anymore. My loss is your gain. Over $35,000 invested. Awesome House of Kolor Burple custom airbrush paint. 1-up or 2-up motorcycle in minutes. Internal wiring. LED lighting. D&M bullet air cleaner. Solid chrome rims. Detachable backrest. Detachable windshield. Changeable passenger floorboards. Samson Big Shot exhaust pipes. Lots of chrome accessories. Badlander seat. Stock 2-up seat. Bike cover. Travel bag. Tachometer. Headlight nacelle. 150 rear tire. Price: $18,000. Call 301-855-2344.

CHILD CARE
Looking for a mature, responsible person that is willing to help out with my children, Mostly evenings or when kids are off school or day care, we will need you to be at our home all day and if the kids are home sick. Helping with homework, Cooking, Normal cleanup required. Must be flexible and able to work with a single-moms schedule. Need someone as soon as possible. PLEASE call if youre really interested . 301-884-3290. I live in Mechanicsville, and I am very easy to get along with! We can discuss pay!! There is a room available for the right person, if wanted!!! Live in Nannys will have free Room, Board and Food and occasional access to my vehicle when needed and pay! Day Care Provider: 2 Openings for 24 months to 4 years old. I provide all meals and snacks. You supply diapers/pull ups only. Enroll by March 28, 2008 and first week free! Call for price and set up interview @ 301-3925325 ask for Susan.

REAL ESTATE
Move In Ready!!! This beautiful single story family home is 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, kit w/ eating area and living room that sits on a level 1 Acre postage stamp piece of property in the heart of Hollywood! It features central heat and A/C, new kitchen floors, new countertops, new sink and faucet, washer/dryer, refrigerator, electric stove and mature trees. The yard is plenty big for an addition, swimming pool or just room to run! The home sits off the street and away from traffic. It is located just 10 minutes from Patuxent River Naval Air Station and is in Hollywood Elem./Esparanza Middle/ Leonardtown High school district. Please call or email to schedule a walk through of this lovely home. Billy Johnson: tbwtjohnson@ verizon.net, 301-373-3341 OR 301-481-0288. Jennifer Johnson: johnson. jennifer47@yahoo.com OR 240-434-1320. Price: $249,900. This ranch style home includes 3 nice size bedrooms with one large bathroom and a second half bath. The master room has a jack and jill bathroom and closet into one of the other rooms. The home has a deck built onto the house in the back that has stairs to go underneath to the bottom deck. House also includes a already built ramp up to the front door. Great for anyone who will need to have assistance with wheelchairs, etc. House also includes huge fire place that will keep those cold cold nights really warm inside. Owner will also consider renting home for 1650.00/month. Price: $250,000. Call 757-641-8366. MUST SEE Wildewood 1 BR Condo (735 sq ft) located in California, Maryland (St Marys County). This 1st floor unit is located mile from the intersection of Routes 235 and 4. The unit consists of a Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Bedroom, Bath, Laundry Room w/ plenty of room to store your belongings. Since this property is a ground floor unit the owner will have the benefit of being able to exit out to a Patio and grassy area, perfect for barbeques. Only steps away is a walking/bicycle path for exercise. Inside the unit you will find : a separate laundry room with new stackable washer/dryer & hot water heater, a dishwasher, refrigerator, and new Ceramic top Range/Oven. Flooring consists of Porcelain Tile throughout and Linoleum in the kitchen and bathroom. Cable TV hookup. Direct TV hookup coming soon. 1 reserved parking space & plenty additional spaces. Association Fee Includes: Garbage, Water, Snow removal, Landscaping/Gardening, Master insurance policy which covers external structure and property. Self Governed Association. If interested please call or email at 240 298 8160 or email me at PigsInCalifornia@aol. com. Price: $147,500.

REAL ESTATE
HOLLYWOOD, MD 94,500 SF industrial building for sale in St. Marys Industrial Park. Call Ken Griffin or Jeff Ludwig, Jr. (800) 524-4862 NAI THE MICHAEL COMPANIES, INC. Fireplace, Central AC, Carpeted Floors, Wood Floors, Patio. Colonial in a beautiful wooded country setting. Includes a half acre stocked pond, 2 car garage, screened in porch,front porch, patio, country kitchen w/new stainless appliances & flooring, DR, LR, utility room, family room, partially finished basement, 2 fireplaces, central A/C. Ceiling fans and W/W carpeting throughout with hardwood flooring in foyer. Master suite upstairs includes his/her sinks, standing shower, jacuzzi tub, and walkin closet. New roof and well in 2005. Freshly painted inside & out. Privacy, peace, and quiet with no HOA. **** 2.5% to Buyers Agent. Closing help. **** Click on Web Site URL below for pictures or Call Tom for viewing@ 301-2901917 (c) 240-298-0500 ******* REDUCED 20K ********* All offers considered. ******* Also for sale are 2 adjoining acres with well, septic & electric already in place for $220,000. This is a ideal opporitunity for parents/ children or relatives to live next to each other in a very quiet, private and peaceful setting. Dont let this opportunity pass you by. CALL NOW. If interested, please call T Parker 301-290-1917 / 240-298-0500 for more information or to schedule a viewing. Price: $530,000. St. Leonard Shores! One of the very last buildable lots in the main section of St. Leonard Shores. Perfect location for building of almost any home in this desired waterfront community. Privacy in a beautiful setting on quiet cul-de-sac location. Lot includes perc already performed and approved through County and private boat slip on Saint Leonard Creek. Sign on lot and seller will co-op with buyer brokers. Reasonable offers considered. Plan for home also available for consideration. Phone at (410) 474-3081 or email to holwin4@verizon.net for plat and additional information/details. Price: $375,000 negot. If interested, please call for more information or to schedule a viewing.

St. Marys County Health Department

PROMOTE HEALTH
Accepting Applications to Update Our List of Qualified Applicants

CHN/RN/LPN Transportation Driver Coordinator Special Programs Sanitarian/Trainee Computer Network staff EOE Outreach Worker Environmental Aide Fiscal Accounts Clerk Office Clerk/Assistant Income Maintenance Specialist

Send Resume: St. Marys County Health Department PO Box 316 Leonardtown, MD 20650 http://www.smchd.org Fax: 301-475-9425

APARTMENT RENTALS
Coltons Point Wtr Front Apt. SFH. 2 BdRm 1 Bath, Prvt ent plus deck, pier. N/S, N/P, $800 mo. plus deposit. 336-508-2038.

Looking for single person non smoker. The apartment is located downstairs of private home. Has two bedrooms one large and the other smaller. Nice kitchen and living room. Located in a quite water community. Has private entrance with small covered porch area. Utitilies and cable are included. Please call if interested 301-373-3218 leave message I will return your call. Price: $775. Waterfront basement apartment WITH UTILITIES INCLUDED. 1 large bedroom, spacious 1 full bath, hugh living room, den, kitchenette, utility room. Direct TV with HBO in living room and bedroom. Land line telephone additional. Phones jacks in bedroom and den. Serene community. Cal1-866-ROLANDA or LandLady111@ aol.com. $950.

LIFEGUARDS: Immediate opening for at least 5 or more Life Guards for this summer season at Hollywood Shores Community Pool. Hard working individuals who are dedicated to the Life Guarding profession. You must be willing to take on the added duties of the job. There are two shifts that run from 10am to 4pm (1st shift) and 1pm to 8pm (2nd shift). The setting is a semi relaxed environment with friendly residents and members. You must be a stern individual who can handle dealing with children and being in charge. All guards must be a certified lifeguard with CPR training cert as well. DUTIES: Opening and closing of the Pool; Locking and unlocking gates, doors and barriers; Expected to be on time; Cleaning of pool, pool house, pool deck area, and bathrooms; Reporting to Pool Manger and other Staff; Working and interacting with other lifeguards; Operating the pool, regulation of water levels and chlorine, water testing; Trash removal; Logging daily tasks and other problems in record book; Checking membership cardsAsserting yourself in order to maintain safety and discipline of swimmers; Instating the pool rules on a daily basis. Also need Pool Manager. Please contact Lori Nicholson at (301) 373-5456, or visit our website and download the application online! Tidewater Veterinary Hospital has openings for part-time receptionists. Please e-mail your resume to the address provided or you can drop your resume off between the hours of 9am and 7pm, Monday thru Friday. Email to bkarenk@ md.metrocast.net. Neibauer Dental Care is coming to La Plata! We need experienced full-time Front Desk Associates and Registered Dental Hygienists to staff our new office. Front desk experience, knowledge of dentistry, treatment plan delivery, and Dentrix experience is preferred. Dental Hygienists must be licensed in Maryland and preferably have 1 to 2 years of experience. Ideal candidates must be flexible with schedule, have a passion for dentistry along with a true desire to serve the needs of our patients. A fast growth, state of the art corporation with endless opportunities awaits you! Apply now - and submit resumes to cbaggarly@ neibauerdental.com or fax to Cyndis attention at 888-398-7746.

Child Care Center located in California, Maryland is seeking qualified applicants to work for two hours in the afternoon, M-F, as teachers aides. These positions would be well suited for dependable high school students (must be 16). If interested, please apply in person. Located on Rt. 235 across the street from Wal-Mart. Groundskeeper position: Seasonal (April - October) Full-time, no benefits. Requires a valid drivers license. Please call for application if interested, 240-895-4960. EOE. Growing medical office seeking an experienced medical assistant to work in a family practice setting to begin as soon as possible. We are a friendly, fast paced office looking for a team player to join our family. We can offer insurance if necessary, IRA savings plan, and no weekend hours! If interested, please email your resume. ONLY emailed resumes will be accepted at jrosenstadt@ clementscare.com. Success By 6 Coordinator. Provides direct leadership and coordination of the Success By 6 Initiative. Works with business partners and agencies to promote early learning and ensure school readiness. Candidate should have experience with program management and strong communication and facilitation skills. Grant writing and early education experience preferred. BS/BA or equivalent experience required. If interested, please fax resume to 410-535-8987 or e-mail to kelly@chesapeake.net. Now accepting resumes for a full-time Crew Leader position with B&B Site Management, Inc., located in Southern Maryland. Must have excellent leadership, communication, documenting, and multitasking skills, have the ability to work with a diverse team of employees and to oversee and document all work completed by assigned labor crew(s), and have experience with construction, site maintenance, and landscaping duties (machine operating experience preferred). In addition, a safe/clean driving record and MD drivers license is a requirement for the position. Competitive wage is available with room for advancement. If interested, please fax or email resume to B&B Site Management, Inc. @ (301) 645-4485. Email: bbsitemanagement@yahoo.com.

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MOVING & YARD SALE. Televisions, dvd players, computer, entertainment centers, claw foot bath tub, dishes & cookware, window treatments, home decor, dining set, cupboard, and more. At the intersection of Dares Beach & Wilson Roads, look for signs. 7AM - 1PM

Everything Must Go! 8 pool table, lawn equipment, antiques & furniture, tools and household items. Forrest Farms Sub. 23183 Luckton Ct. in Hollywood. Sat. Mar. 22nd 8 a.m. 1 p.m.

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