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The Ryken Knights and Leonardtown Raiders get ready for a face-off in Tuesday nights game at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf. The Raiders were led by D.J. Blundells hat-trick performance and defeated Ryken 5-4.
By Andrew Knowlton Staff Writer Four seconds into a third period powerplay, Leonardtown center D.J. Blundell blasted a shot past Rykens goalie to lift his team over the Knights, 5-4, Tuesday evening at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf.
[He] just had more determination, Leonardtown coach Chris Blundell said of the goal that broke the tie and won the game for the Raiders. He won the face off and drove to the net. Weve been trying to get him to drive to the net all day and shoot low. See Hockey page B-5
us think about the other people in the past who worked so hard to win. In three of those six wins, a Leonardtown swimmer set new pool records. Cavnor broke the previous record in the 100 freestyle and Brittany Culpepper beat the previous record for the 100 backstroke by .09 seconds. Cavnor and Culpepper then teamed up with Caitlin Branaman and Davi Clark to break the pool record for the 200 medley relay. We were happy with the record, but we were happier about having improved so much, Cavnor said. The Raiders broke a fourth record in the 400 freestyle relay, the final event of the competition, but the team was disqualified after an early celebration in which several swimmers and an assistant coach were pushed into the pool a violation of meet rules. After the incident, the Raiders new record was erased. It was very unfortunate that it had to end that way, and that all three relays had to be DQd because the girls actually broke the record by two seconds, Raiders Coach Megan Shelton said. Still, disqualifying the relay teams in that Photo by Andrew Knowlton event did not affect the outcome of the meet, as Davi Clark of Leonardtown swims to victory in the 100 breaststroke Leonardtown came away with a 41-point win. against Patuxent. Clark was also on the 200 medley relay team Depth proved to be critical in the meet,
that broke a Great Mills Pool record.
and Leonardtowns second and third place finishes often were as important as taking first. I knew we had the depth, Shelton said. I knew that our second and third swimmers would be much stronger.
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Sports Dynasty
Three years without losing a single event has to be some kind of record, right? Well, not exactly. Let me take you for a little journey through sports history to take a look at some of the longest winning streaks of all time. We can start with my Alma Matter Mount Saint Marys University. Our football team has been undefeated since 1951! Wait, we havent had a football team since 1951. Ok, but seriously. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 16 in a row on the ice in 1993. In the NFL, the 2003-2004 Patriots didnt lose for 21 straight games. The Oklahoma Sooners didnt lose a college football game from Oct. 10, 1953 to Nov. 16, 1957. The state of California knows a thing or two about winning streaks. The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers hold the record for most consecutive games won in the NBA with 33. USCs football team went 34 games in a row before they lost to Texas in the 2006 Rose Bowl in one of the best football games my eyes have ever seen. But the longest winning streak in U.S. history, at any level, in any sport, belongs to De La Salles high school football team in Concord, California. They won 151 games in a row from 1992-2003. Thats over a decade of winning. Imagine being on the team that lost the 152nd game. And who can forget Ken Jennings, who won 74 episodes of Jeopardy! in a row. Whats that you say? Jeopardy! is not a sport? Maybe not, but his $2,522,700 earnings in 182 days is about equivalent to the average salary of an NBA baller. And I bet Jennings was the big man on campus when he cruised BYU in his Quizbowl letter jacket Now lets take a quick jaunt through sports history to look at some of the worst, sorriest, most pitiful teams - the ones with the longest losing streaks. The Philadelphia Sixers could have used A.I. in the early 70s. The squad lost 73 times in the 72-73 season. Ouch! When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the NFL in 1976, they lost their first 26 games. Yikes! The same year the Penguins set the record for the longest winning streak, the Ottawa Senators went 1070. DOH! Now we have both sides of the spectrum. The good (winners), the bad (losers) and the ugly (Jennings). Its plain to see that Leonardtown fits in the good category. Now lets pick up a dictionary and look up the word dynasty dynasty \di-nes-te\ noun ( pl. -ties) a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field. The pool is that field for the Raiders family. And, oh yeah, I forgot to mention that every one of those winning teams previously noted (minus the Penguins) won their respective championship. The Lakers won the NBA Finals. USC won the 2005 Orange Bowl and the 2004 Rose Bowl. The Patriots won the Super Bowl in 01, 03, and 04. Oklahoma won the national championship in 55 and 56. And Ill let you do the math for De La Salle. So with the SMAC championships, regionals, and states (for the first time ever) coming up this month, it will be interesting to see what develops for the Lady Raiders. Sophomore Justine Cavnor, who set a Great Mills Pool record in the 100 freestyle at Leonardtowns final regular season meet, said that it would be embarrassing to lose. She talked about the history of the program, and all the people that have gone through it and put so much time and effort into building it into a successful one. But regardless of whether they win or lose in this postseason, the Raiders will certainly prove that a dynasty can take as long to bring down as it did to build up.
By Andrew Knowlton Staff Writer The girls swim team at Leonardtown has not lost ever! Since the school started the program three years ago, the Lady Raiders have won every meet theyve ever competed in.
gram can assist students with developing critical thinking, self-esteem, social skills, and other necessary skills to be successful in school and in other aspects of life. The grant funding, up to $10,000 a year per program, may be used to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of chess programs; including purchasing curriculum and supplies, costs associated with training staff and volunteers, and costs associated with tournaments and trips to enhance students chess experience. I strongly believe that Chess Programs are valuable to learning, said State Senator Ulysses Curry (District 25,
Prince Georges County), who was instrumental in getting the funding for this program. Some research suggests that there is a connection between scholastic Chess Programs and improved academic performance. Grantees will be required to operate a program for a least 20 students; participate in a Maryland State Department of Education program that includes program-wide evaluation data collection; and conduct surveys about the programs impact on students attitudes toward approaching critical thinking and problem solving, appropriate social interaction skills with peers and adults, perceived self-esteem and self confidence, and chess playing knowledge. In ad-
dition, each program should seek to provide opportunities for parental involvement in the chess program and increased parental knowledge about chess. Funding will be available as early as Spring 2007 for planning and purchasing materials for Summer and Fall 2007 programs. However, all chess programs for students must begin no later than Sept. 30. The proposals are due Feb. 15 by 2 p.m. For more information about the Chess in Maryland Schools program or to apply for one of the grants call 410-767-0034 or visit the MSDE website at http:// marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/superintendent/grants/overview.
n i q u e s to encourage wider use in public buildings and residential settings. Both St. Marys The St. Marys County ter from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. The forum, Sustainable College and the St. Marys Commission on the Environment will host a forum Feb. Building Today for a Greener County Public Schools have 24 in the Dr. James A. Forrest St. Marys Tomorrow, will incorporated the principles Career and Technology Cen- highlight green building tech- of green building into recent
projects. Architect Gregory A. Mella and a representative from the public schools will discuss these endeavors and how they set an example for our community. The principle of sustainability is simple: the more resources we protect today, the more resources our children and grandchildren will have tomorrow. Representatives from
SMECO and MetCom will provide information on what their organizations are doing to further the preservation of resources and how individual families can incorporate these techniques into their own homes to preserve resources and save money. Green vendors will be available to explain what products are on the market to incorporate green habits
into the Southern Maryland lifestyle. From building techniques to retrofitting your home to landscaping, there are a myriad of ways to green up your life. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact: Sandy Neville at SNEVILLE@aol.com .
A. Forrest Career & Technology Center at 301-475-0242. In the event of inclement weather, the alternate date for the Forrest Center Tech Expo will be Feb. 27. The School is located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, career clusters and to assist students in planning their aca- directly across from the St. demic program. The Forrest Marys County Fairgrounds Center will provide special in Leonardtown, Md. presentations to parents to explain the registration process and the ways to incorporate Forrest Center programs into their childs schedule. For more details, contact the Dr. J a m e s
Greenwell Offers
There is more going on than the Therapeutic Riding Program at Greenwell these days. New programs and events are springing up at Greenwell State Park at a rapid pace due to of the efforts of the Greenwell Foundation and its hard-charging staff. They are hard at work on developing new programs consistent with the Foundamission of maktions ing a natural, outdoor experience availa b l e to everyo n e without reg a r d t o personal limitations. Currently, a major focus is the development of an agricultural and historical heritage interpretive program with the unique Bond-Simms Barn as its centerpiece. The Foundation has entered into a partnership with Volunteer Maryland, an AmeriCorps Program, to create an educational platform for public and private schools in Southern Maryland. Volunteer Maryland has placed Leslie Dickey, a forty year veteran of public service, on site. His task is bring together a cadre of skilled volunteers to develop, build, and run an interpretive program that will serve to keep St. Marys proud history alive in the hearts of the next generation. Les is driven by what he sees as the need to act now if we dont want to lose the visual reminders of our past. St. Marys County is going through a major transition as its economy comes to depend more on national defense and high technology industry and less on the natures bounty, Dickey said. It is critically important that we preserve the memories and the structures of the past so that we can share with the next generation our understanding of how we came to be what we are today. I know the community will rise to the challenge. The Bond-Simms Barn project is looking for volunteers interested in historical research and resource development. Interested individuals should contact the Leslie Dickey, Volunteer Maryland Coordinator, at 301-373-6893, 240-434-3381, or by e-mail at www.ldickey@greenwellfoundation.org.
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ly good to its successors. Over the past three weeks I had the opportunity to test-drive the 07 Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry and pit them against one another. Walk Around The Toyota Camry takes the cake in exterior styling. Toyota took a huge leap out of their comfort zone in giving the Camry a much needed facelift. V6 SE models come standard with 17 alloys and a sporty ground effects package that uphold the cars integrity while hinting at other surprises awaiting beneath its hood. Dont get me wrong, the newly redesigned Altima is a great looking car. Nissan was
tally redesigned the Altimas interior for 2007. Wood grain and brushed aluminum fill a cabin that once relied heavily on plastics and the addition of a push button starter gives the car a first class feel. The Camrys interior is put together well, but lacks the soft supple feel that the Altimas cabin exudes. While sitting in the Camry, I felt like I was in a very modern living room that looks great but just feels cold. The Fusions interior can best be summed by its mediocre sound system and shiny black plastic trimmings.
times and I found myself wishing the car was available in manual. I was impressed with the Fusions pep, but primarily because I knew it trailed the field by about 50hp. I think the all-wheel drive system is a nice option but I would have preferred Ford spent that money boosting up the Fusions power plant. Overall If I were currently in the mid-size sedan market, my money would be going toward a 2007 Nissan Altima. The new Camry is a great car, but I really like what Nissan has done here. The Altima gives a great balance of luxury and athleticism, and I mean come on, its got a push-button starter.
These things would be excusable in say a Chevy Cavalier, but in a car that lists at nearly $30,000? Test Drive Although it was a bit of a
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The Life Unknown A Look at What Our Elected Officials Do Off the Clock
Hard at Play: Jarboe Rocks St. Marys With Votes by Day, Music by Night
By Adam Ross Staff Writer This story kicks off an ongoing feature in which the County Times will profile the private lives of our Elected Officials. We start with St. Marys Commissioner Larry Jarboe, who is beginning his third overall term, and second consecutive term as County Commissioner. Commissioner Lawrence Jarboe walked into the office of the County Times newspaper bundled up in three jackets, the second of which sported a loose hood that he used to cover his shiny bald head, but must have done very little to insulate it. It was late in the afternoon, and as the sun slipped lower in the sky, the temperature dropped with it. And Jarboe had been out cruising through the frigid air from early on that day. Jarboe, 53, has lived in St. Marys County for most of his life, and has stayed busy for most it as well. His two children, son John and daughter Jodi, both former Marines, are all grown up, and still his wife Carlene,
like everyone else. But unlike everyone else, Jarboe is not afraid to beat his own drum, or more specifically, pick to his own guitar. I guess I play music, Jarboe said with a hand pressed to his head, trying to remember what it is he does in his limited spare time. We have band practice and play once a month, but more for enjoyment. Its not a professional thing. Jarboe downplayed the role of his band in his life by saying if the band ever had the opportunity to a national tour, he would have to help them find a new bassist. My position in St. Marys County is the number one priority, he said. Yet, it is not difficult to see the importance of music in his life after picking up on the subtle analogies Jarboe uses often to describe the inner workings of the Board of County Commissioners. It goes to show the support function I play, you find a place your needed and thats where you go, he said. Its hard to say where Jarboe will go next, but with no plans to ever retire, it is logical to believe he will be a fixture for years to come in the county. Jarboe buttoned up his dark blue under coat, which has the name Larry embroidered to the right breast, zipped up his blue sweater, and topped them off with a Photo by Andrew Knowlton Commissioner Larry Jarboe (center) picks at his bass guitar with his band once a month at Dew South in Ridge Md. slightly heavier black coat. Have a good day Adam, he yelled out as he stepped a teacher of 15 years, man- cross except when we both do what you got to do. old sweatshirt, you go into a Jarboe said he has no in- burger king and you are not into the blackness of a cold ages to keep busy like him, he fall asleep after midnight and get up at 6 a.m. to go to work, tentions of passing the family recognized. Youre just a guy winter night. said. Often our paths dont Jarboe said peering down, just business on again, but that a few minutes removed he only hopes to offer the from un-layering him- land to his children so they self onto the nearby can do with it what they chair. Once in awhile wish. we go out to dinner, but A simple desire for most of the time we live a man who measures his lives that by choice are own legacy on the achievements of his commuvery active. By active, Jarboe nity, and not his personal means his two jobs: accomplishments. owner of a very large There are times as I lumber company, estab- drive down the road where lished by his father back I see a road name, or the when Marilyn Monroe courthouse in Leonardwed famous New York town, the Charlotte Hall Yankee Joe DiMaggio; Welcome Center; so many and public servant to things I feel proud of, Jarhis district of Golden boe said, reflecting on the successes of the two boards Beach. I left a fairly se- he has served on. cure job in Florida runBeing a commisning boats to take over sioner is not a glory thing, Photo by Andrew Knowlton the business, he said. he added. We still wear When family calls you blue jeans, still wear an Photo by Andrew Knowlton
Maryland. The bill was passed after a bitter partisan fight in the 2005 session but immediately vetoed by then-Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, a Republican. As soon as the Assembly reconvened in January of last year, Democrats overrode the veto and enacted it into law. But the law was challenged in the courts and ruled unconstitutional a few weeks before the Sept. 14 primary. So now Miller and Busch are back with a constitutional amendment, which would have to be approved in a referendum by the voters in 2008 if it passes the General Assembly. Proponents of the bill expect the early voting measure to reduce lines on Election Day, minimize errors committed by poll workers and make voting more accessible and convenient. We only had 57 percent of the voting population vote in the year 2004 making us
30th in the nation in terms of the percentage of people voting at polling places, Miller said. We hope that with this bill perhaps 20 to 25 percent of the persons eligible to vote in the state of Maryland will participate in the early voting process. Jerry Garson, a member of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, said he saw people waiting in line for over half an hour to vote in the primary in 2006. Would you wait that long to get gas? he said. Should the constitutional amendment pass, Maryland would join 37 states that have some form of early voting. Additionally, the bill would allow voters to cast ballots at polling places in or outside their election districts. Miller indicated he felt the proposed constitutional amendment would easily pass in view of the fact the portions of the bill not declared un-
constitutional in 2006 which were petitioned to referendum passed with a 60 percent majority. Unlike Ehrlich, who feared fraud with early voting, OMalley is behind the proposed constitutional amendment. He believes we should be making it easier for voters [to cast ballots] and not harder, and early voting does that, said OMalley spokesman Rick Abbruzzese. But Republicans are still concerned about the possibility of irregularities. Do you want to give up the integrity and security of the system for some convenience? asked Sen. Allan H. Kittleman, RHoward, the minority whip. He said he would be more amenable to the idea of early voting if the state were to stiffen its identification requirement for voters.
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Sports
Hockey
Continued from page B- D.J. Blundells goal came less than a minute after Rykens Ben Shelley tied the score at four. That was really crucial because it gave us the drive we needed to finish the game, Raiders goalie Joe Rongione said. The Raiders played catch-up for the first half of the game, as Ryken took a 21 lead in the first period on goals from centers Alex Vogt and Brock Bailey. Vogts goal came just instants after he was released from the penalty box, and Bailey scored with 7.7 ticks left in the period. The Raiders actually went on the scoreboard first with a goal by Nick Corey. Despite a Leonardtown powerplay midway through the second period, Rykens Wesley Patterson slapped one into the net to give the Knights a comfortable 3-1 lead. I dont think we played very well at all, Chris Blundell said. We didnt hustle at all in the first two periods. They out-hustled us in the first two periods. They out-hustled us and thats what the games all about. Theyve come a long way this year and they out-played us. But the tables turned quickly and Rykens comfortable lead turned into a tie game after Spencer Souders fired a long shot from center ice over the right shoulder of Rykens goalie. I thought we did pretty good today, Raiders center Nathan Krevey said. We were passing the puck around good, playing some good offense. We had a rough time with the other team, they were checking us around a lot, but besides that we did pretty good. Souders blast was shortly followed up by a goal from D.J. Blundell - the first of his hat trick - that turned it into a tie game. His second goal with 2:19 remaining in the second period gave the Raiders a 4-3 lead. We changed it and we turned the tide a little bit, Chris Blundell said. They took a lot of penalties and that gave us a lot of skilled players on the ice. That turned it around for us. Were getting everyone involved, D.J. Blundell added. Id rather get everyone involved than score myself. Although they lost the game, the Knights were pleased with their overall effort, according to assistant coach Hilbert Frankfort. The kids skated hard and played a good game, he said. It just wasnt in the cards for us to get another goal but the kids fought hard all the way to the end. Since the beginning of the season, Frankfort said the Knights have improved leaps and bounds in their first year as an all-Ryken team. If you watched us in the beginning of the season, you wouldnt even think it was the same team thats out there now, he said. A little light bulb comes on during the game and the players remember all the drills and plays they learned in practice. The Raiders have seen improvement throughout the season as well, but still have a few kinks in their game that they need to work out before the playoffs, according to D.J. Blundell. If we want to win, we have to step up, he said. We can beat Stone. Its going to be a challenge to beat Northern but were going to have to play. Unlike the Knights, Leonardtown has players from several schools in southern Maryland, including Westlake, Chopticon, Patuxent, and of course, Leonardtown. This is the first year the Raiders have not been an all-Leonardtown squad.
Braves
Continued from page B- He added that having Fenwick in the mix not only gave the Braves another scoring threat, but also helped the team spread the ball around. Hes pretty quick. Its good to have a guard like that, Mumau said. A lot
give it our all and grab every rebound, Fenwick said. Crerkez jumper was followed by four consecutive free-throws by guard Tyrone Baker (13 points,) who helped seal the win. With the Rams breathing down their backs late in the game, Fenwick said the Braves kept their composure because they had faith in their foul
Forwards Jack Biller and Glenn Thompson each added five rebounds for Chopticon. Biller also had a strong night offensively, contributing seven points. Thats the best game Jacks ever played, Mumau said. He really stepped up. The Braves have struggled most of the year to close out games, according to Mu-
Chopticons Glenn Thompson holds the ball away from a McDonough defender in the first half of a 5750 win.
Leonardtowns Ryan Cable tries to push the puck into the net but is denied by Rykens goalie.
of times, he got a guy off a pick and dished it down low. He actually got in there and played a very unselfish game. He nailed some big shots for us, but he would also drive and just dish it off. I just try to keep everyone involved and just try to make sure that we wouldnt lose the game, Fenwick said. With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, and McDonough clawing their way back into the game, Fenwick pulled down a crucial defensive rebound, which led to a turnaround jumper by forward Ivan Cerkez. We knew they were a big aggressive team, so we just had to go out there and
shooting. Cerkez sunk two more from the charity stripe with four seconds left in the game. He scored 13 points on the night and ruled the glass, pulling down 16 boards. I played poorly the last few games and Ive just been feeling like I needed to come out and redeem myself, he said. So I just basically said, you know what? Im getting rebounds tonight. The guys have just been working hard on their technique, Mumau added. They understand that technique is important because a lot of teams are more athletic than us. So they used good technique and it looked like to me that they were getting inside position a lot. to hope you put your best lineup out there. The SMAC championship will be held this weekend at the Prince Georges County Sportsplex.
mau. In a recent game against Calvert, Chopticon had a 10-point lead going into the fourth quarter but could not hold on for the win. We finally came together and got the win, Cerkez said. We finally were able to hang until the end. Weve been hanging in it for most of the games all year, but we finally came over the hump tonight. The Braves will use the victory to build momentum for the remainder of the season, according to Fenwick. Were excited, he said. We havent won in a long time. So once we get it going now, we can hopefully continue to keep on winning games.
Hornets
Continued from page B- dropped eight and Shamara Adams added seven. All season long, the Hornets have spread their points across the entire roster. Its no fun when one person gets all the points, Lindsey said. Its not a team then. We just try to make sure everybody gets the ball. Against Calvert, Adams was the high scorer with 12, while Taylor and Lindsey each contributed nine. The Hornets took charge against the Cavaliers early and built a 29-6 halftime lead. We were able to dictate tempo, we were able to run the ball, which anytime you can run the ball and get easy looks, its going to help you and its going to build your
confidence, Hornets coach Brian Weisner said. The Hornets opened the game with defensive intensity and made the Cavs pay for their early mistakes. I thought our defense came out and really made them earn it in the first half, Weisner said. We forced them into three shot clock violations. They couldnt get looks and to have three shot clock violations in the first half meant that our defense was playing hard and made them earn every look that they had. We did very well on defense, added Lindsey. We just tried to keep them to as few points as we could. We just came out and worked hard. It was fun. As a top team in SMAC, the Hornets will hope for a
high seed entering the state tournament, but getting that rank will not be easy, according to Weisner. For us being the 3A South, Lackey has a good record, we have a good record, Westlake has a good record, and then theres Prince Georges County that are in that [class] and they have a couple schools with good records, so its still too early to tell. So instead of thinking about the playoffs, the Hornets will focus first on the tough SMAC games on their calendar. Were trying to take it game by game, Lindsey said. Once we get through SMAC, then well worry about the playoffs.
Winning Streak
Continued from page B- for SMAC. Ready for The Post Season
A week later, regionals will be held at Saint Marys College, and on the 24th, the best swimmers in Maryland will come together at College Park for the state championship.
Seahawks
Continued from page B- Junghans and forced him to miss all seven of his first half attempts from the field. Hes their main shooter and hes just been unbelievable all season, so that was big, Harney said. The Seahawks controlled the lead for the majority of the second half, but the Blazers fought back and took a onepoint lead at the 4:03 mark when Sean Robine knocked down a three. But that lasted all of 41 seconds, as guard Tyson Lesesne hit a three to take the lead back for good. The first time the Seahawks faced Hood this season, they lost by nine. They smashed us, Harney said. We lost our composure, got down 20, and just melted. This time around, however, the Seahawks stayed calm and collected when Hood caught up. We just kind of weathered it, Harney said of Hoods
comeback threat. We knew they were going to make a run, so we didnt get rattled. Weve matured so much since the beginning of the season. In a league like ours where every team is so good, what separates one team from any another is mental toughness, and we had that against Hood. Lesesne finished the game with 18 points, followed closely by Valdez Prestons 17-point performance. Val does a lot for us, Harney said. When hes feeling it, hes one of the best players in the league. And he was feeling it against Hood. I dont think the ball touched the rim. I mean, he was just swishing everything. And the guys did a good job of finding him. Val brings a lot of energy and emotion to the game and he puts a lot of pressure on himself as a senior captain. The Seahawks also got a spark-plug performance from guard Kyle Sullivan off the bench. He scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds in
just 15 minutes of play. That was huge, Harney said. When you look at the statistics, Hoods bench had 4 [points], we had 22. Half of that was Kyle. Hes been trying to find his groove all season and there couldnt be a better time for him to start hitting shots. The Seahawks currently stand in fifth place in the CAC and are looking to jump up one position to earn home-court advantage in the playoffs. According to Harney, playing at home has been beneficial all season long. Our gym is a tough place to come play, he said. We have great fans and a lot of student support. It can really be deafening in there. The Seahawks still have to face Salisbury and Mary Washington in the next two weeks, so earning that homecourt advantage will not be an easy task. But after knocking off the CACs top teams all year long, the Seahawks have proven that they can run with the best.
Shelton is confident that her team will be well prepared when the postseason meets roll around. The whole season is in preparation for SMAC, regionals, and states, she said. Well keep them focused. We know that SMAC is a different meet than a dual or tri meet because we can only put two kids in each event. Its a guessing game. You have to guess against 12 Photo by Andrew Knowlton other coaches whos going to swim that Leonardtown senior Jackson Webb swims a freestyle in the Raiders 163-103 win over event. You just have Patuxent last week. Webb claimed victories in the 200 freestyle, the 100 butterfly, and
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2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Condo (1 level) 3rd Floor, Elevator, Garage Parking Fireplace, Whirlpool jets in Master Bathroom tub, vaulted ceiling in Master Bedroom Screened porch with great wooded view $1,375/mo includes HOA dues; trash disposal & lawn care Available NOW- CONDO!!!! 1 Bedroom / 1 12 Bath Condo (1 level) 2nd Floor, Elevator access, Garage parking Fireplace & Screened porch $1,150/mo include HOA dues, trash disposal & lawn care **Call 301-863-RENT** Price: $900.00 2 bdrm duplex apartment for rent in a quiet neighborhood on a private 10-acre lot. Private storage shed. Recently renovated including new appliances. No Section 8. Non-smoker. No pets. 1-year lease reqd. Located 10 minutes from Pax River NAS. Good credit and references required. Available 3/1/07. Call 240-538-1480 for details. Price: $799* THEY DONT LAST LONG! GREAT VALENTINE SPECIALS! 1 bedroom with ELECTRIC INCLUDED! 2 bedrooms for ONLY $799* with W/ D INCLUDED! BRAND NEW CLUBHOUSE with 24 hr fitness and business centers, sparkling swimming pool, FREE resident DVD rentals, big screen TV with X-Box 360, and lots of resident parties!
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Price: $154,900 this top level VERY CLEAN unit has a skylight to let in natural lighting. It is in excellent condition. Its within walking distance to many restaurants & stores (grocery, clothing, book, etc.) Come take a look. Youll love what you see. Contact Dale cell 443-624-3357 work 301-757-9980 Price: $177,000 two bedroom, 1.5 bath ground floor condo in Wildewood. Quiet location surrounded by trees, close to Wildewood shopping center and restaurants. Living/dining area with slider to private patio. Walk-in closet in master bedroom. Recreation facilities available. Great community for walking/ biking. New heat pump, new berber carpet. Upgraded appliances including dishwasher, deluxe Maytag stacked washer/ dryer and new side-byside refrigerator/freezer with ice/water dispenser. Off street parking. Tel: 301-862-2998. MOTIVATED SELLERS READY TO SELL LETS MAKE A DEAL ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE ENTERTAINED 3+ bdrm/2.5 ba. Sep dining, living and family rooms. Lrg eat-in kitchen. 3 season enclosed porch w/ elec, deck, and hardwood floors under new carpet. New paint, siding, carpet & vinyl (installed in Nov.) Great house close to base, schools, shopping, etc.
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Equal housing opportunity. MLS# SM6304735 To tour this beautiful home please call Long & Foster Real Estate Office 301-862-3000 Cell 301-481-1143 Price: $155,000 this is a nice flat building lot that has been perked. It is in a rural setting with no restrictions on the size or type of house that can be built. There is no impact fee required for this lot. The lot is about a mile North of Leonardtown off of Budds Creek Rd. 301-481-0751 Price: 174,300.00 nice little home in Coltons Point MD. Need some outside work. Inside in nice shape. Please call 301 481 9239
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1993 Cadillac FLEETWOOD Price: 4,200 OBO Burgundy exterior and interior, leather seats. Chrome Rims. Please call 240-434-6378 1982 Dodge rampage Price: 550 or OBO I am selling a 1982 dodge rampage. I have a title for the car. It has shaved door handles, custom dual exhaust, rims, spoiler, and shelby daytona front end. Needs brake lines and new floor pans. Have new ignition but havent put it in yet. I got it without keys and havent started it since Ive had it, which has been about under three months or so. It has a 2.2-liter engine, front wheel drive manual fivespeed trans. have interior at my house and would need to be redone. If you want to look at it its across from WaWa on 235 at the rt. 4 light. 301-904-6265, Ryan or email me rjasupaltra@aol.com 1986 Chevrolet CORVETTE Price: $5800.00 Good runner, Tinted glass Targa Top. Loaded. Bose system with Pioneer CD/ AM/FM/XM radio. L98 engine with tuned port injection. Cell 301-7691937 home 301-373-8495 Price: 7000.00 2001 Ford Mustang V6. Has already been MD state inspected. Brand new tires and brakes. Inside very clean, just been detailed. Cobra style rims. Duel custom exhaust. 5 speed. Very nice condition. Call for a test drive. 240 538 5706 2006 2 seater go-kart Price: $1OOO. FIRM 2-seater 3-speed w/reverse automatic clutch 125cc Go-kart. Roll cage seatbelts, turn signals.4stroke engine. Very fun, great for kids. Call 301-609-9218. 2000 Dodge Durango SLT - 65400 Miles. Excellent condition. Great tires, 6 mos old. Tinted windows. Very comfortable and drives fantastic. Has Ram cover on hitch. I hate to sell it but I drive too far to work each day and need something smaller. $8000 or Best Offer. Call Bonnie at 301-863-5701 after 3pm or leave a message on my cell at 240-434-2785. Price: $1300 1995 Honda Civic 2 door 5sp 200k miles its in descent shape and runs good. Has 16 wheels $1300 240-229-2033 Price: $500 1989 light blue Honda civic hatchback needs little work. Call Clinton for details @ 301-737-4008 1998 Ford Extended Van Price: 2,800.00 240-4348076 William Winters
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Daytime Playtime Childcare, has immediate Fulltime and Part-time openings for children 2 12. I also have 2 evening slots available Mon.-Thu. I have a big yard located on a cul-de-sac for safe outdoor play. I provide hot meals and wholesome snacks that are USDA approved. Daily entertainment will include pre-school activities, arts/ crafts, cooking projects, science experiments, homework time, and much more. For all new contracts I am offering one week of FREE childcare!!! Hours: Day 5:30am to 5:30pm Eve: 5:00pm to 11:00pm Location: Mechanicsville/ Country Lakes Subdivision School District: Mechanicsville Elementary, Margaret Brent, and Father Andrew White Call now to set up an interview! 301-884-9943 or EMail Angelshavehorns@ aol.com I am looking for someone ASAP. You must be fun and very reliable. I work odd shifts. I need someone during day hours only. My sons are ages 10 and 23months. Care can be at my home and yours. Smoke free home. Must have a reliable vehicle to take my children places along with a valid Drivers Licensed. Must be over 21 years of age and drug free. References a must. If interested contact Lee at 240-538-2909 leave a message if no answer and I will return your call ASAP. Thanks... Experienced loving Educator has openings for all age groups. Loving Mother offers - CPR, Child and Infant First Aide, Infant toddler Certified with over 10 years of educational experience. Not just babysitting - We offer a computer lab, cognitive development, Arts & Crafts, Gross motors skills, phonics, second language, reading and curriculum. Call today for more information. 240-346-9474 Before and After Care also available for Indian Head elementary and Gale-Bailey Elementary. Pick-up and Drop Off Available. 6am to 6pm
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Busy Podiatry office with two doctors and multiple locations seeking, experienced medical office manager with strong organization skills. Also required is a working knowledge of medical insurance billing, ageing, posting and collections procedures, as well as, the ability to manage an office staff. The right person will be able to work independently and within the team we are trying to build. Salary based on experience. Benefits include vacation; sick leave, and profit sharing program, health insurance is also available. Please fax resume to 301-862-3335 attn Office Manager. American Service Technology, Inc. is currently offering a FT/PT position for a Refrigeration Instructor. Must have shipboard or container refrigeration systems experience. US Navy preferred. Position is located in Piney Point, MD. Please remit resume and references to: astijennifer@md.metrocast.net or fax to 301-475-3170. We have an immediate opening for an Administrative officer in a non-profit organization. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and be detail oriented with organizational skills. Strong computer skills necessary with experience in Microsoft Office and Publisher. Responsibilities also include handling incoming calls, preparing flyers, and web page design helpful. Work 9-5 Mon.-Fri. Email or Fax resumes 301-9949581. Call 301-994-9580 for more information A non profit organization has an immediate need for an experienced and degreed Accountant for their busy office. In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: monthly reconciliations, preparation and review of monthly journal entries, monthly financial
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King size B/R set $600 obo Sofa w/ 2 matching Chairs $350 Marble top cocktail table $150 2 Leather Recliners $200 ea. Full Sofa Bed $75 Call 301-769-2646 Price: 50.00 john deere snow blade, Fits older models 318-322-317-316200 Series and many others bhhcmj@aol.com 301-904-6347 Trying to reduce the vast collection of tools...To start I have one 10 piece metric Snap-On combination set (10 mm to 19mm) in plastic tray sells for around $280 now will sacrifice for $100 o.b.o. 10 piece Mac shorty metric combination set. Sells for about $160 selling for $75 // Mac combination set (10mm to 19mm)$100. These have the extreme offset angles. Not sure if Mac sells these anymore. They are great for getting over and around obstructions. This is just the start of a long list of tools that I will be letting go for a fraction of their cost and everything I have is Mac, Snapon, Matco, etc. so they all have lifetime warranty. (A 30 yr. accu-
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