The County Times

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Dew Drop Bats Come Alive in Time for Playoffs

10-Run Second Inning Keys Victory
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS With the St. Marys County Young Mens Softball playoffs looming this weekend, Division II-leading Dew Drop Inn wanted to jumpstart their hitting and claim a third-place seeding in the same game, and Saturdays 26-9 win in six innings over SC&F at Chancellors Run Park went a long way towards meeting both goals. We hadnt been hitting the ball too well, admitted Dew Drop co-manager Tom Stone, who took over the lead role for Dale Farrell Saturday. We want that third seed, which would be good for a Division II team, so its time to bring the bats out. And bring the bats out they did. After scoring four runs in the bottom half of the first inning, Dew Drop Inn, which improved to 12-10 on the season, watched SC&F See Dew Drop Softball page B-2

Shockers Earn Split

Second Game Rout Continues Push for Home Field in Playoffs
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer MECHANICSVILLE If theyre tired, they will play. If they play longer, they will play better. Those two statements seemed to be the universal mottos of the Shockers softball team as they used several key hits and a few big innings of offense to cruise to a 26-9 win over All-American Harley Davidson in the second game of a St. Marys County Young Mens Softball League Doubleheader Sunday afternoon at the Moose Lodge. The more tired we are, the better we play, explained Shockers manager Dave Nelson of the 25-run turnaround from the first to the second game. Weve a played a lot of ball the last couple of weeks, and were missing a couple of guys, so were tired. Losing the first game to Harley 10-2, that fatigue showed, but as the second game got underway, the Shockers bats began to wake up, and

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SC&F gave their best effort, but Dew Drop Inn was too much in a 26-9 win Saturday.

SOMD Toyota Cruises to Victory

Defense, Lively Bats Spark Win Over Bud Light

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The Shockers were aided by a 13-run third inning that accounted for half their runs in the second game victory over AA Harley.

they took firm control of the contest with a 13-run third inning that was bookended by RBI hits from left fielder Tony Bailey.

We just progress as we play, he said, repeating the team mantra. See Shockers page B-3

Cryers Start Out Fast, Tail off in Loss

Straight Cuts Rally a Lesson For Young Team
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer MECHANICSVILLE Sunday Nights St. Marys County Young Mens Softball game at the Moose Lodge started off fairly well for the youthful Cryers team as two home runs helped them jump out to a 10-3 lead. It seemed they were headed for a major victory and momentum boost. Instead, they were held to just two runs over the remainder of the game, losing 15-12 to Division I champion Straight Cuts Lawn Services. You cant give the league-leading team errors, said Cryers Manager Jack Williams of the bottom of the fourth inning, when Straight Cuts took the lead with eight runs. See Cryers Softball page B-3
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Glenn Larnerd, Jr. was backed up by solid defense and an opportunistic offense as Southern Maryland Toyota took the win in Mens Slowpitch softball action Thursday.

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS If anyone needed proof that statistics do not always tell the whole story in sports, Southern Maryland Toyota was out-hit 15-13 by the Bud Light team in last Thursdays Mens Slow pitch game at the Brass Rail, but still came out on top. Despite being on the short side of that total, SOMD Toyota was aided by four rally-killing double plays and a three-for-three day at the plate by centerfielder Chris DAntuono, picking up a 15-3 win and improving their regular season record to 10-9. Our defense is the thing we live on, said SOMD pitcher Glenn Larnerd, Jr., who allowed only one run in five innings of work and contributed offenSee SOMD Toyota page B-2

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Erich Bogie followed McCloud with a solo shot, but Straight Cuts Lawn Services came back to earn the win Sunday.

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Dew Drop Softball

Continued from page B- pile on six runs in the top half of the second, the big blow coming on a two-run homer to left field by manager Andy Wood. SC&F led 8-4 when their half ended, and Dew Drop knew they had to step it up a notch.

Recreational and Youth League Sports Schedule 07/24-07/30/08

Co-Ed Indoor Soccer League A (All Games St. Marys County Mens Slowpitch At Leonard Hall) Softball League
Thursday July 24th XH Sports vs. United FC, 9:00 p.m. Mean Machine vs. Purple Haze, 9:45 p.m. Thursday July 24th Moose Lodge at Chaneys, 6:30 p.m. Back Road Inn at Bombers, 6:30 p.m. Tootski at R&T, 6:30 p.m. Jager Bombs at Belden, 6:30 p.m. Budweiser at Bud Light, 8:00 p.m. Tuesday July 29th SOMD Toyota at Chaneys, 6:30 p.m. Bud Light at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Moose Lodge at Budweiser, 6:30 p.m. Jager Bombs at Bombers, 6:30 p.m. Belden at Tootski, 6:30 p.m.

Dew Drop catcher Brooks Norris digs a ball out of the dirt during Saturday evenings Young Mens Softball game at Chancellors Run Park.

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Co-Ed Indoor Soccer League B (All Games At Leonard Hall)

Thursday July 24th Lunatics vs. Old Crew, 6:00 p.m. Lightning vs. Michelob Ultra, 6:45 p.m. Boas vs. Turn Keys, 7:30 p.m. Green Door vs. Giggity-Giggity, 8:15 p.m. The Mix vs. Naranja, 10:30 p.m.

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Winning Pitcher Tater Hewitt also drove in four runs for Dew Drop Inn.

They put up some runs, so we had to start hitting, said outfielder Cory Hayden, who had two hits and drove in a run on the evening. When we have an inning like that, itll pick any team up. The 10-run second inning outburst saw every starter collect at least one hit, and several more drive in multiple runs. Stone felt that SC&F hits better against Dew Drop than any other team, and expressed to his players that they needed to start hitting now. You always try to counter a big inning with a big inning of your own, he said. Andy Wood also had a theory as to why Dew Drop had such a big inning. Errors, he said quickly when asked what happened in the second frame. Lots of things went wrong for us today. As the game wore on, Dew Drop Inn, now 4 games ahead of second place AC Moose, continued their offensive onslaught, led

by winning pitcher Tater Hewitts four-RBI day. When it was all said and done, Dew Drop Inn totaled their 26 runs in just five at-bats before the game was shortened by mercy rule. Were starting to swing the bats well, Stone said after Dew Drop collected 22 hits to score their 26 runs. Tom Stone said this 12th win of the season is huge because with two games remaining, he feels that 14 wins would be enough for Dew Drop Inn to clinch the third seed in the playoffs. Hayden meanwhile admitted that a game like Saturdays was a much-needed confidence booster heading into the weekends playoff action, especially with the offense carrying Dew Drop to victory. It gives us confidence that we can hit together as a team, he explained. Whether its base hits or sacrifice flies, we can bring in runs.

SOMD Toyota
Continued from page B- sively with a two-run triple. We havent got consistent hitting, this is the first year on the team for a lot of guys, but we are pretty consistent on defense. In slow pitch softball, you cant give a team more than three outs in an inning. Four double plays will take out 15 hits any day of the week, said Bud Light manager Allie Babcock, who drove in two of his teams three runs on the evening. We hit the ball pretty good today. The double plays kinda killed [our chances]. Babcock felt that Bud Light, now 6-17 on the season, can get it together once everyone is on the same page with each other. Were not hitting with everybody, but once we start hitting as a team, well win our share, Babcock said. Aside from solid defense, the SOMD Toyota offense got a big boost from the 6-foot-4 DAntuono, who drove in four runs on three hits, one of those hits

Mens Indoor Soccer League (All Games At Leonard Hall)

Tuesday July 29th Johnson vs. Team Nefarious, 7:30 p.m. Farfrumscorun vs. Blue, 8:15 p.m. Boas vs. STX, 9:00 p.m. Shockers vs. Comets, 9:45 p.m.

St. Marys County Mens Over 40 Softball League

Thursday July 24th Hobos at Seabreeze LAS Softball at Tri County Aire Hole In The Wall at Capt. Sams Andersons at Clements Kennedy Trk at Rita Bs

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Chris DAntuono was perfect at the plate, including this three-run home run that led Southern Maryland Toyota to victory.

Womens Indoor Soccer League (All Games At Leonard Hall)

Tuesday July 29th Red Hots vs. White Tigers, 6:00 p.m. Beacons vs. Black, 6:45 p.m.

St. Marys County Womens Softball League

Monday July 28th Raleys Furniture vs. Rookies at Andersons, 6:30 p.m. Bud Light vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Coors Light vs. Raleys Furniture at Brass Rail, 8:00 p.m. Wednesday July 30th Just Us vs. Raleys Furniture at Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. SWAT at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Capt. Sams vs. Rookies at Andersons, 6:30 p.m. Xtreme vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at Brass Rail, 8:00 p.m.

St. Marys County Young Mens Softball League

Friday July 25th League Playoffs (1st Round), TBD Saturday July 26th League Playoffs (1st Round), TBD Sunday July 27th League Playoffs (1st Round), TBD

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A Bud Light player prepares to make contact.

a towering three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning that opened at 8-0 lead for SOMD. DAntuono got a good pitch to hit, a rarity for him this season he said. Thats been my problem all year, DAntuono, who also drew two walks on the evening, explained. Swinging at bad pitches. Aside from DAntounos big day at the dish, Larnerd went three-for-four with three RBIs and second baseman Tracy Vallandingham also drove in three runs and smacked a double into the left-centerfield gap. The offensive explosion Thursday night is nothing new for SOMD Toyota they just hope to be able to do it on a regular basis. We were scoring 20 runs early on in the season, but we were playing against the big dogs, DAntuono said. Weve had games where well have 10 runs in an inning, and then go flat for the next three or four. But well surprise some teams this season. Were going to go as far as our sticks take us, Glenn Larnerd Jr. added. We know that.

St. Marys County Young Mens Softball Standings

Division I
Straight Cuts Lawn Services Cryers Shockers All-American Harley Davidson 19-2 17-6 11-9 11-11

Division II
Dew Drop Inn AC Moose Atlantic Screen Printing SC&F 13-10 9-14 8-15 0-21

SPECIAL NOTE:
For all youth and rec. league coaches and officials, if you would like the scores and standings from your respective leagues to be published in the County Times, contact Chris Stevens at 301-373-4125 or at chrisstevens@countytimes.net.

St. Marys County Womens Softball League Standings

Division I
Bud Light Just Us Raleys Furniture Chesapake Custom Embroidery 13-1 12-2 9-2 10-4

Division II
Rookies Capt. Sams Back Road Inn SWAT 9-5 7-5 9-7 2-11

Division III
Knight Life Xtreme Coors Light 3-11 1-3 0-14

Thursday, July 24, 2008

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A View From The Bleachers

A Backhanded Compliment
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Do you remember when it was a big deal for Serena and Venus Williams to square off in the finals of a Grand Slam tournament? For the record, theyve done so 7 times with Serena holding a 5-2 edge (they are 8-8 overall against each other). Well, they played in the finals at Wimbledon a couple weeks ago and the match passed practically without mention, certainly without major fanfare. Some of this apathy has to do with decline of general interest in tennis, some of it to do with the historic battle on the mens side between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Still, these are the Williams sisters; yet their showdown in tennis most storied tournament couldnt even grab the headlines in their sport (Federer/Nadal did), much less carve out a healthy slice of Sports Center. And did you know Serena Williams played for the Washington Kastles, her Washington D.C.-based team of the World Team Tennis (WTT) league, a couple weeks ago? Me either. It was merely a footnote in the local sports pages. Did you even know she was on the WTTs D.C. team? Be honest. I didnt. What is happening here? When did not just Venus and Serena, but Venus vs. Serena at Wimbledon become bologna and cheese on Wonder bread? (If you consider that an exciting lunch, my apologieswork with me here) Combined these two women have dominated tennis for a decade, winning 15 comtheyve been playing together for a while. McCloud said the fielding mistakes in the bottom half of the fourth inning are what did his team in. We were doing good until we had all those errors, he said. We didnt get into the flow of the game. Straight Cuts manager Robert Murphy attributed the comeback to a better effort fielding the ball. We tightened up on defense a little bit, and it worked out pretty good, Murphy said of his team, which improved to a league-best 19-2 on the season. With the league playoffs starting this weekend, every game is a big one, and for both teams, momentum was an important element going forward from Sundays game. Were real confident when [our team] starts hitting, Murphy said. [We] can put some runs together. Jack Williams believes bined Grand Slam titles (Venus 7, Serena 8). And from the moment they arrived, the stale tennis establishment had no idea how to handle them. The sisters were not the next generation of conservatively clad, light-hitting products of a privileged tennis academy. Oh no, they were athletic, powerful, expressive and, oh by the way, African American. They learned the game, not at the esteemed Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, but on public courts in Compton, CA. They were taught by their eccentric and controversial father Richard, a man whose brutal honesty and overbearing and controlling nature left many concerned about his influence on his two young daughters. To oversimplify, Venus, Serena and Richard were different and unconven-

tional. This made the media, opponents and fans uncomfortable, and this discomfort often spawned criticism. Certainly the outrageous Richard has provided much material to critique and some of the criticism of Venus and Serena is justified. Have they always dedicated themselves to being all they could be on the court? Flatly, no. They have both had periods during their careers when tennis was not a priority. That has annoyed fans and many elite former players. The expectation of course is that any player with such a gift for the game should be completely dedicated, singleminded in their approach, until their physical abilities are exhausted. Yet tennis is only a component of Venus and Serena the people, it does not define them. Maybe Serena will squander a chance to be best player ever. Perhaps Venus will miss an opportunity to challenge Martina Navratilovas record of 9 Wimbledon titles (shes won 5). But those goals seem less important to the Williams than to tennis

Cryers Softball
Continued from page B- We knew they were going to play. Before Straight Cuts took over the game, Cryers looked to be on their way to a major victory, scoring 10 runs in the first two innings of play. They compiled their four first inning runs with two outs, and in their next turn at bat, scored six runs, four coming off the bat of Derek McCloud, who clobbered a grand slam over the right field fence. Next up was second baseman Erich Bogie, who subsequently homered to left-center for a 10-3 lead, and Cryers seemed to be riding high. We were very confident, Williams said. We know we can win. Bogie was a little less sure, noting, You can never be too sure against them,

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Derek McCloud hit a grand slam for Cryers, the first in a back-to-back sequence of home runs in the second inning.

that if there is one thing his youthful charges (now 17-6 in 2008) can learn from battling with an experienced championship team such as Straight Cuts, its that Youre not going to win if you give up extra outs. You have to make to the plays. I think well be there at

the end. Derek McCloud feels that it will take something a little more in order to win the championship. We just have to stay in the game all the way until the end, he said. Weve got to have heart.

brass. After a decade of excellence, albeit not always sustained, and 15 combined Grand Slams, what did we expect from the Williams sisters? Would we have rather had them burn out at age 22 like Tracy Austin? Or was our expectation that they follow the path of Jennifer Capriati, who by 22 was fried and revolting against the weight of premature expectations? Or what about Martina Hingis who holds many of tennis youngest ever records? She was #1 in the world at 17, retired at 22, attempted a comeback four years later and is now serving a two-year ban for cocaine use. Is that what we wanted? Would we have been more entertained had they possessed the competitive drive of Chris Evert, a drive that often made tennis seem joyless for her at times? They didnt call her the Ice Princess for nothing. For over 10 years now the Williams sisters have spent an unfair amount of time under the microscope, an on-going analysis so intense and overboard it blurred the line between sports journalism and tabloid garbage. Now it seems the media has poked and prodded them to the point of exhaustion: the medias exhaustion. After all this time, the cynical research project has unearthed nothing more than two accomplished, grounded and well-rounded individuals, which by media standards is boring. So boring in fact that little notice is taken of an all-Williams Grand Slam final. And hasnt hindsights view dictated we view their kooky father Richard with a little more respect? Maybe this guy had it figured out the whole time. He taught his girls the game and, despite awaiting riches, was extremely protective of their early exposure to professional tennis. He also left them with a deep love and respect for one another that transcends the game. Venus and Serena have never, regardless of the stakes

or the tennis establishments desire, enjoyed playing one another. They are sisters first, competitors second. Richard also obviously taught them that the world doesnt revolve around tennis as both women have significant interests off the court. And for all the fuss Richard caused early in his daughters careers, he stealthily slipped into the background as his little girls became young woman. At age 28 and 26 respectively, the Williams sisters are likely entering the twilight of their careers. I suppose, given its pursuit of controversy, the medias lukewarm reaction to this years Wimbledon final could be considered complimentary. I saw it as a missed opportunity. Now is the time to celebrate these young women who, despite a constant watchful eye, have remained responsible and dignified. They have consistently represented themselves and their country well. And with so many other interests and opportunities, they could be gone from the court in a flash. They dont need tennis as much as tennis needs them. These two sisters deserve our admiration, not criticism, our attention, not apathy. Extra Innings: Golf is a game played mostly between your ears. Want proof? This past weekend, 53-yr-old Greg Norman led the British Open after three rounds and finished tied for third. Norman hadnt won a tournament since 2001 and hadnt played in a major in three years. Yet he arrived at the Royal Birkdale course to play a little golf on his honeymoon (he recently married the aforementioned Chris Evert). After a couple squirts from the Tin Mans oil can, the veteran proceeded to shock and amaze the golfing world. Now I wont feel so bad the next time my 60year-old dad schools me over 18 holes at Breton Bay. Send your comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

Shockers
Continued from page B- The more we play, the hotter our bats get. Between Baileys two run-scoring hits came a threerun rocket over the fence from Shane Alderson, who - of course - overcame first game struggles to drive in four runs for the Shockers in the second game. The first game, I couldnt do anything, he said. In the second game, I was hitting

better. Jamie Guy, co-manager of All-American Harley Davidson, admitted that while the Shockers were able to put some runs on the board, too many miscues did his team in. We had a couple of chances, he said. We just made a few errors and we didnt have much of an answer for them. The loss dropped Harley to 11-11, putting them two games behind third-place Dew Drop Inn and a half game behind the Shockers for

Results From Potomac Speedway for Friday, July 18th

Late Models: 1. Sommey Lacey, 2. Derick Quade, 3.Greg Roberson, 4. Tommy Wagner, 5. Ed Pope,6. Corey Hanson, 7. Louiie Littlepage, 8. Ronnie Boykin, 9. Bruce Kane, 10. Mike Woodall, 11. Barry Lear Jr, 12. Paul Cursey, 13. Chuck Cox, 14. Ricky Lathroum, 15. Joey Love, 16. Franny Stone, 17. Louis Timberlake, 18. Mike Latham, 19. Mike Walls, 20. Chaz Walls, (DNS) Butch Chapman Street Stocks: 1. Jimmy Jesmer, 2. Barry Williams Sr, 3. Ed Pope, 4. Kevin Cooke, 5. Kyle Nelson, 6. Kurt Zimmerman, 7. Donnie Smith, 8. Chuck Bowie, 9. Jeff Helsel, 10. Art Goode, 11. Wendy Jesmer, 12. P.J. Hatcher, 13. Frankie Dove, 14. Mike Reynolds, 15. Ben Oliver Hobbystocks: 1. Jason Murphy, 2. Troy Kassiris,
3. Sam Archer, 4. Jerry Deason, 5. Ralph Price, 6. Will Nelson, 7. Mike Scaggs, 8. Don Breach, 9. Jeremy Wicks, 10. Josh Kelly, 11. Scotty Nelson, 12. Jimmy Suite, 13. Ronald Meador, 14. Josh Dotson

Shane Alderson follows through on the swing of his three-run homer Sunday afternoon. Alderson drove in four as the Shockers continued their fight for third place in the league.

Photo By Chris Stevens

Photo By Chris Stevens

The Shockers played excellent defense, but their bats did the talking in splitting a doubleheader with All-American Harley Davidson Sunday at Moose Lodge.

fourth place in the standings. That was a huge win they got, Guy said, but he also felt his team would be ready to play in this weekends playoffs. I like our chances, everyone seems to get healthy about this time, he said of injuries and struggling bats, two crucial problems he feel will be solved soon. Were going to be okay. The win for the Shockers, which boosted their record to 11-9 on the season, was a crucial one as it moved them closer to the third seed in the league playoffs, as they trail Dew Drop Inn by a game and a half in the race for a home game in the first round. This win was real important, because it depends on us having home field advantage in the playoffs, Bailey said. Winning by that much puts a lot of momentum towards the playoffs, Shane Alderson added. If we can carry it to the playoffs we should be good.

Shockers Tryouts Coming In August

Southern Maryland Shockers Tryouts Fast pitch Travel Softball Sunday Aug. 17 2 4 p.m. 12 U and 14 U 4 6 p.m. 10 U Saturday Aug. 23 10 a.m. noon 12 U and 14 U noon 2 p.m. 10 U Sunday Aug. 24 2 4 p.m. 12 U and 14 U 4 6 p.m. 10 U Please try and make two of the three dates 14 U may have two teams Location: Downtown Hughesville Old Schoolhouse road For more information call Kenny Sothoron at 301-904-0761

Strictly Stocks: 1. Kyle Vantassel,2. John Sellner,

3. Larry Fuchs, 4. John Hardisty, 5. Ray Hutchins, 6. Ken Sleight, 7. Troy Kassiris, 8. J.T. Bowie, 9. Jeremy Messick, 10. Rusty Jones, 11. Mark Wroble, 12. Nabil Guffey, 13. Zack Mattingly, 14. Ben Flerage, 15. Dale Simpson, 16. Tony Stone, 17. Larry Frostbutter,18. Justin Meador

Hornets: 1. Nick Catena, 2. Buddy

Dunagan, 3. Jeff Bloch, 4. David Mills, 5. Chad Medina, 6. Mike Murray, 7. James Stone, 8. Vinnie Wroble, 9. Rob Hitt, 10. Mike Krenkle, 11. Cliff Williams (DQ) Truman Hancock Jr, Rob Cataldi

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Soap Box Derby Champ Aspires To Be a Deputy

Jay Warnick, an eleven year old from Drayden, Maryland has been competing in soap box derby races for the past three years. Jay got his start in Soap Box Derby racing from participating in the Cub Scouts. One of Jays activities, while in the Cub Scouts, was to design a small car out of block of wood and race it down a ramp in competition. With the help of with his father, Jim and the support of his mother Colette, Jay designed and raced his first soapbox. Jay was immediately hooked on soapbox derby racing. Jay has wanted to be a police officer since age two (2) so it was only natural to combine his interest of soapbox derby racing and law enforcement. Jay chose to design a soapbox derby car like a police cruiser. His 2007 Stock Car which is used for rally racing and his 2008 Super Stock car are designed just like a St. Marys County Sheriffs Office K-9 cruiser. Jay has had great success in soapbox derby competitions. This past year Jay participated in over 25 rally races, traveling to race cities in North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Using his St. Marys County Sheriffs Office designed soapbox, he represented Southern Maryland and was supported with donations by Saint Marys County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109. Jay was the 2007 Southern Maryland Stock Division Champion and now the 2008 Southern Maryland Super Stock Division Champion. On Friday, July 18, 2008, Jay will travel Akron, Ohio to compete against hundreds of other youths from 42 states and 7 countries at the All American Soap Box Derby. For Jay it will be his second time racing at the All American Derby Race and he is only the second racer from our area to win both divisions back to back. Jay has many other hobbies, which include Legos, swimming, riding motorcycles and camping. He is active in the Patuxent Baptist Church as a junior church usher. Jay is home schooled and will be entering the sevSee Derby Champ page B-7

Kick-Off Planned For Superintendents Young Drivers Safety Initiative

Dr. Michael J. Martirano, superintendent of schools, will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 10 a.m., at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, MD, to kick off the Superintendents Young Drivers Safety Initiative. Marylands Secretary of Transportation, John Porcari, local state delegates, County Commissioners, Board of Education members, law enforcement officials, and a host of community leaders, residents, and students will join Dr. Martirano to launch this important endeavor. The safety and education of young drivers is becoming a nationwide priority as the incidents of young drivers involved in traffic accidents and fatalities are occurring far too frequently. St. Marys County Public Schools has joined forces with community partners to address this issue through the Superintendents Young Drivers Safety Initiative, a program developed to educate students and prevent the high-risk driving behaviors that have contributed to so many recent tragedies throughout Maryland. The Superintendents Young Drivers Safety Initiative includes a five-point plan to be implemented in St. Marys County Public Schools at the beginning of the 20082009 school year. The five points are as follows: Students requesting a permit for school parking will be required to view a school based audio/visual presentation addressing high-risk driving behaviors. Students requesting a permit for school parking will be required to sign a safe driving contract with their parents and school administrators. Students requesting a permit for school parking will be See Young Drivers Safety Initiative page B-5

Michael Grimes, Jr.; Kenneth Flerlage; Austin Schultz; Lt. Michael Merican; Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron; Bryan Long; William Wood III; Wil Thompson, Joseph Faunce, Jr.

Seven Officers Join the SMCDC Emergency Response Team

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and Lieutenant Michael Merican, Commander of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Corrections Division, wish to congratulate the seven (7) new members of the St. Marys County Detention Centers Emergency Response Team. The Emergency Response training was conducted at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy June 23 through June 27, 2007.

Community Bank of Tri-County Presents College With $25,000 Gift

Gift Funds Scholarships for Calvert, Charles and St. Marys County Students Attending SMCM
Executives of Community Bank of Tri-County were recognized recently for the banks gift to St. Marys College of Maryland (SMCM) of $25,000. They attended a dinner with President Jane Margaret OBrien and Vice President for Development Torre Meringolo before a River Concert on campus. The money is for scholarships to Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys County students attending SMCM, and will be paid in $5,000 installments over five years. At the dinner on July 11 were Community Bank of Tri-County President Michael Middleton, Executive Vice President Greg Cockerham, and their spouses. Middleton said that the bank made the donation because it is interested in retaining the best and the brightest local students in the area. This is the second gift the College has received from the bank, which gave $12,500 in 2005, also for scholarship support. Meringolo said, We are grateful for the leadership support of Community Bank of Tri-County. Its gifts to scholarships go to the heart of our mission to make the very best liberal arts education accessible to everyone regardless of their financial situation. The Tri-County Scholarship Program gives a helping hand to talented local youth who otherwise might not be able to attend college. In recognition of the gift, the large seminar room on the first floor of the Colleges Goodpaster Hall was See Community Bank page B-7

Jay Warnick stands behind his St. Marys County Sheriffs Office designed soapbox.

Sabre Systems Welcomes New Vice President of Aviation

Sabre Systems, Inc., a professional services company that provides worldwide technology, scientific, management and administrative services, extends an enthusiastic welcome to Captain Glen Ives, USN (Ret.), who joined the Lexington Park office as the Vice President of Aviation Programs July 7, 2008. Glen will be responsible for Sabres strategic growth and management within the aviation community and beyond. His focus will be on the opportunities and direction of the Patuxent River area and will eventually extend to Sabre office locations throughout the country. His focus area will include not only the Navy but also the Department of Defense and other applicable civilian agencies. Glen comes to Sabre after having led a distinguished career with the United States Navy and with more than 15 years of top-level executive management experience. See New VP of Aviation page B-5

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New VP of Aviation
Continued from page B- Most recently, he served as the Commanding Officer at the Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, MD. Glen was responsible for overseeing the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and Acquisition Center of Excellence, which included more than 22,000 professionals. Prior to this position, Glen served in a number of leadership positions including Director of Operations, Navy Region Naval District Washington; Vice Commander, Naval

Air Warfare Center, Naval Air Systems Command; and Commanding Officer, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One. Glen is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and the United States Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.

Young Drivers Safety Iniative

Continued from page B- encouraged to register their vehicle with the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office S.T.O.P.P.E.D. Program, Sheriffs Telling Our Parents & Promoting Educated Drivers. All secondary students will attend a onehour student assembly on young drivers involved in traffic fatalities.

The school system will reinforce the importance of this program through a public media campaign. Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to attend this press conference and kick-off to learn more about the Superintendents Young Drivers Safety Initiative. The event will also include exhibitors who will provide information and materials to young drivers. For more details, contact Mr. F. Michael Wyant, St. Marys County Public Schools supervisor of safety and security, at 301-475-4256, ext. 188.

2008 National Night Out

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office are inviting the community to join us for the 25th Annual National Night Out. On August 5, 2008 communities all over St. Marys will be locking their doors, turning on outside lights, and spending the evening outside with their neighbors and local law enforcement. Many neighborhoods have a variety of special events planned, such as cookouts, block parties, ice cream and cake socials. Please show support and unity in your community by participating in National Night Out. Lets send a message to criminals that our communities are organized and ready to fight back. For further information on National Night Out please contact Corporal Diane Fenwick at 301-475-4200 ext. 1998 Listed below are the participating neighborhoods: North End Neighborhoods: Leonard Freehold Apartments 41485 Connelly Street Leonardtown, Maryland
Bob Metcalf and Diane Haderly welcome Glen Ives to Sabre Systems.

wood, Maryland Holland Forrest Landing Satchel Paige Way Leonardtown, Md. Persimmon Hills Subdivision Persimmon Creek Road/ Steeple Court Mechanicsville, Md. St. Josephs Community Center 40610 Kavanaugh Road Mechanicsville, Md. Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Long Point Beach (Community Beach/Picnic Area) Mechanicsville, Maryland Country Lakes Subdivision 36701 Joan Drive Mechanicsville, Maryland South End Neighborhoods: River Side Farms 46200 Craney Cove Lane Great Mills, Maryland Valley Drive Estates 22001 Valley Drive Lexington Park, Maryland Hickory Nut Homeowners Association 23204 Stoney Hill Lane California, Maryland 20619

Lexington Village 21633 Liberty Street #1629 Lexington Park, Maryland Wildewood Subdivision 44585 Birch Way California, Maryland Patuxent Woods Radford Lane Park, Maryland Lexington

Cherry Cove Land Development Office (Lord Calvert) 21165 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, Maryland Landings at Piney Point (Community Pool) 17745 Whitestone Drive Tall Timbers, Maryland Meadow Lake Subdivision (Community Pavilion) 22236 Goldenrod Drive Great Mills, Maryland South Essex (Essex Woods) 21268 Scarborough Drive Lexington Park, Maryland Town Creek Subdivision (Tennis Court Area across from community pool) 45765 King Drive Lexington Park, Md. Heards Estates 21967 Barkentine Great Mills, Md. Court

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Beach Party on the Square

On the Town Square, Washington and Fenwick Streets, in historic downtown Leonardtown, MD. Saturday, Aug. 9, 4 -9 p.m. Family fun with entertainment and live music by Sons of Pirates, magic show by Mr. Magic Man, Reggie Rice, dancing by Power Explosion Company dancers, Jr. Jazzercise Demonstration, carnival games, fire truck hose-downs, inflatable water slide, moon bounces, sand volleyball play with skills demonstrations by the College of Southern Marylands volleyball team, classic cars, jump rope and hula-hoop, and limbo contests, face painting, games, prizes, crafts, food, & more! Sponsored by Leonardtown Business Association & Commissioners of Leonardtown. For more information, call 301-475-9791.

Sundays in the Park Returns to Greenwell State Park

Sundays in the Park resumes on August 10 when the historic Rosedale Manor House opens its doors to the public from 1 4 p.m. Community members are invited to tour the manor and learn about all the programs, activities, and site rental opportunities at Greenwell. After visiting the manor house, be sure to browse the nearby Greenwell Canteen and Gift Shop where you can buy cold drinks, frozen treats, snacks, and a variety of gift items including nature books, birdhouses, candles, birdfeeders, mugs, games, and more. Sundays in the Park takes place on the second Sunday of every month. The Greenwell Canteen & Gift Shop is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

Area Students Named To U.M.E.S. Deans List

St. Marys County students were named to the fall 2007 deans list at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in recognition of their academic achievements. Jeremiah Abell of Valley Lee, a freshman in a non-degree major, earned a 4.0. Linda Dooley of Hollywood, a freshman in a non-degree major, earned a 4.0. Wendy Farell of Clements, a freshman in a non-degree major, earned a 4.0. Andrew Gates of Great Mills, a senior majoring in aviation science, earned a 3.9. Amanda Granados of Leonardtown, a freshman in a non-degree major, earned a 4.0. Daniel Keck of Mechanicsville, a junior majoring in Physicians Assistant, earned a 3.6. Bonnie Kelly of Leonardtown, a freshman in a non-degree major, earned a 4.0. Ernest Laurel of Lexington Park, a freshman in a non-degree major, earned a 4.0.

Spaghetti Dinner
A Spaghetti Dinner for the benefit of the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. Saturday, July 26, 2008; 5 - 8 p.m. at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown. Adults: $8:00; Children 6 -12: $4.00; Children 5 and Under Eat Free. Carry Outs will be available many thanks, Dudley Lindsley LVRSA Member 301373-2551 E-mail: dlindsley@verizon.net

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Recipes
Snapper with Sauteed Tomato Pepper Sauce
From eatbetteramerica.com Ingredients 1 lb red snapper, cod or other medium-firm fish fillets (1/2 inch thick) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, sliced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley teaspoon salt cup dry white wine or Progresso chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Directions 1. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. 2. Arrange fish, skin sides down, in single layer in skillet. Cook uncovered 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Transfer fish to warm platter; keep warm. 3. In same skillet, cook remaining ingredients except wine over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until bell pepper and onion are crisp-tender. Stir in wine; cook about 1 minute or until hot. Spoon tomato mixture over fish.

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

From eatbetteramerica.com Ingredients cup fat-free egg product cup vanilla soymilk teaspoon vanilla 8 slices whole-grain cinnamon-raisin swirl bread Syrup or fresh fruit, if desired Directions 1. In medium bowl, beat egg product, soymilk and vanilla with hand beater or wire whisk until smooth; pour into shallow bowl. 2. Spray griddle or 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375F or heat skillet over medium heat. Dip bread into egg mixture until completely soaked. Place on griddle. Cook about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Oven Fries
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Turtle Ice Cream Cake

From eatbetteramerica.com Ingredients 10 chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (1/2 cup) 1-tablespoon no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, melted 3 cups reduced-fat chocolate ice cream, slightly softened 1/2 cup fat-free hot fudge topping 2/3 cup chopped pecans 3 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 1/4 cup fat-free caramel topping Directions 1. In small bowl, mix wafer cookie crumbs and melted vegetable oil spread until crumbly. Press gently and evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Freeze 30 minutes. 2. Drop chocolate ice cream by small spoonfuls over crust; carefully spread until smooth. Freeze 1 hour or until firm. 3. Spoon and carefully spread fudge topping over ice cream. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the

2 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inchthick lengthwise strips 1 egg white, lightly beaten teaspoon paprika 1/8-teaspoon salt 1/8-teaspoon pepper Directions 1. Heat oven to 400F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. Brush potatoes with egg white. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake about 20 minutes, or until fries are nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper.

Creamy Spinach Ravioli

pecans; press lightly. Freeze 1 hour or until firm. 4. Drop vanilla ice cream by small spoonfuls over pecan layer; carefully spread until smooth. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup pecans. Cover; freeze at least 8 hours or overnight. 5. To serve, let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes to soften. Carefully remove side of pan. Cut into 12 wedges. Place each wedge on individual dessert plate; drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of the caramel topping. Store remaining ice cream cake covered in freezer. From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 2 pkg. (9 oz. each) refrigerated cheese ravioli 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread 1 cup milk 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 4 cups baby spinach leaves 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill Grated peel from 1 lemon 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered Directions 1. COOK pasta as directed on package. 2. MEANWHILE, place cream cheese spread in large skillet. Add milk; cook on medium

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skewers

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground thyme 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks 3 red or green bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water Directions 1. PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat.

heat 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the spinach, dill and lemon peel; mix well. 3. DRAIN pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat. Serve topped with tomatoes and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.

Speedy Tuna Casserole

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients Mix salad dressing mix, brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, cinnamon, thyme and ground red pepper until well blended. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate. Drain; discard marinade. 2. THREAD chicken onto skewers alternately with bell peppers and pineapple. Place on grill grate or rack of broiler pan. 3. GRILL 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning frequently. 1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) 1 can (6 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked 8 RITZ Crackers, crushed Directions 1. PREPARE Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling Macaroni water for the last 2 min. 2. ADD tuna; mix lightly. 3. TOP with cracker crumbs just before serving.

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Community Bank
Continued from page B- named for the bank. Goodpaster Hall, the first entirely green building on the College campus, earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating. It opened to students in the spring of 2008. Community Bank of Tri-County is the

oldest independent financial institution headquartered in Southern Maryland, with its home office in Waldorf, Maryland. It has served the tri-county area for more than 55 years. It is a major employer in the region whose employees are committed to improving life in Southern Maryland and giving back to the communities in which they work and live. The banks tenth branch location opened earlier this year in Lusby, Maryland.

Drive Thru Chicken Dinners

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a Drive Thru Chicken Dinner on Sunday, July 27, 2008 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Firehouse in Ridge, located at 13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge, MD. Dinners are $8 and will include Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, and a Roll. Come and support a worthy cause. For more information, 301-872-5090 or 301-872-5671. See You There!

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Sunday, August 10, 2008 8 to 11 a.m. Valley Lee Fire House Valley Lee, MD Special Guest Disabled Veterans Charlotte Hall Md Escorted By The Rolling Thunder Motor Cycle Club $8.00 Adults, $4.00 Children Ages 5-12, Children Under 5 Free Sponsored (and prepared) by the 2nd District Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad Auxiliary For more information contact: Darlene Johnson at 240-434-1095.

ADHD Linked to Food Additives

New research showing that some artificial food additives can trigger ADHD-type symptoms has led Britain to begin the removal of these chemicals from their food supply. Now the British government, along with scientists, consumer groups, and parents in countries throughout Europe, are calling on the European Unions Health Commissioner to remove artificial food dyes from food in all of Europe. But in North America changes arent so forthcoming. Food dyes listed by a color + number (such as Red 40 and Yellow 5) are made from crude oil, and have been linked to many health problems, including headaches, asthma, DNA damage, nerve damage, and cancer, as well as learning and behavior problems. Since natural colorings are available, the dyes are not necessary. Dr. Jim Stevenson, a professor at Southampton University in England who led the most recent study published in the September 2007 issue of the leading British medical journal, The Lancet, warns that these additives can affect all children, not just those diagnosed with ADHD. He cautions that, like the lead which used to be in gasoline, the additives can lower a childs IQ score. Before you conclude that your child has a disorder, says Kathy Bratby, M.S.N., R.N., clinical assistant professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Nursing, take a look at what he or she is eating. The non-profit Feingold Association of the U.S. shows families how to find the food they enjoy, but without the unwanted additives. Visit www. ADHDdiet.org for information and assistance.

Photo Courtesy of Eric Heisler

St. Marys College of Maryland President Jane Margaret OBrien, Community Bank of Tri-County President Michael Middleton (right), and Vice President Greg Cockerham celebrate the naming of a room in Goodpaster Hall after the bank in honor of a $25,000 gift to the College for students from Southern Maryland.

Derby Champ
Continued from page B- enth grade as a student in the ABEKA Christian Academy

studies program. Sheriff Timothy Cameron commends Jay for his enthusiasm and dedication to his soapbox derby hobby. I was completely impressed with the design and craftsmanship of Jays soap boxes. Members of our agency are flattered Jay

chose to use our cruiser stripping to display on his soap box. Jay is a terrific young man and a role model for others. We wish him well at the All America Soap Box Derby in Ohio.

LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Funny Guy to perform General Foolishness
Paul Hadfield, the Funny Guy, will present General Foolishness, an interactive zany comedy production of juggling, acrobatics, and music at the next Professional Performance on July 28. Charlotte Halls program will be at White Marsh Elementary at 10 a.m.; Leonardtowns will be at St. Pauls United Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m.; and Lexington Parks will be at the library at 3 p.m. These free programs are made possible by a grant from St. Marys County Arts Council and matching funds from SMECO. movie is PG-13, you must be 13 years old or older. Teen writing workshop planned Teens can receive free writing advice from teen fiction author, Amber Lough, at a writing workshop scheduled on August 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lexington Park. To receive a critique of their work, teens need to drop off a writing sample to the library or email it to lexi. youth@stmalib.org before August 1. Registration is required.

Not too late to join reading clubs

Its not too late for children, birth through teens, to sign up for the summer reading program. Children register, read, and log their reading times to earn prizes. Read-to Me Club is for babies, birth to age two. Catch the Reading Bug is for preschoolers to 5th grade. Metamorphosis is for sixth graders and up.

Families can enjoy Wii game nights

Come and enjoy a night of gaming with your family and other gamers on July 30 at Lexington Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and on July 31 at Leonardtown from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Play Guitar Hero and DDR on the librarys Wii. There is no charge but registration is requested.

Leonardtowns Book Discussion Group to celebrate 10th anniversary

Drop in for any of the following book discussions: Sara Gruens book, Water for Elephants, will be discussed at Charlotte Hall on August 4 at 7 p.m., Doris Kearns Goodwins book, Team of Rivals, will be discussed at Lexington Park on August 11 at 6 p.m.; Michael Chabons book, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay on August 21 at 7 p.m. at Leonardtown.

Teens invited to movie nights

Calling all teens! The Leonardtown TAG (Teen Advisory Group) invites you to the showing of the Indiana Jones trilogy. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom will be shown on July 24 and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on August 7. Both start at 5:30 p.m. Lexington Park TAG will show the movie, I Am Legend, on July 29 at 4 p.m. Since the

Police arrest suspects in catalytic converter thefts

An ongoing investigation by St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations detectives into thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles throughout St. Marys County resulted in the arrests of three individuals on July 16, 2008. Detectives arrested James A. Tippett, 20, of Hollywood, and charged him with a theft Scheme and seven counts of theft. Detectives also arrested Larry T. Stine Jr., 27, of Leonardtown, and charged him with a theft scheme and eight counts of theft. Detectives arrested John A. Frantz, 21, of Hollywood, and charged him with a theft scheme and two counts of theft. The thefts of catalytic converters from un-

occupied vehicles as well as a theft of car batteries occurred between June 1 and July 9, 2008 in locations from Charlotte Hall to California. The investigation is continuing.

Man gets 20 years for narcotics dealing

The St. Marys County States Attorneys Office and the St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations Vice/Narcotics Division announce the adjudication of the listed narcotics cases. Thomas Darnell Evans was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. Upon his release he will have three years supervised probation. Robert Maurice Scriber had two pending charges, on the

first he was sentenced to four years in the department of corrections for possession of cocaine and in the second, he was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections. Both sentences will run consecutively. John Edward Colleary was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. In a separate case Patricia Kay Johnson, 42, of Lexington Park, was charged with maintaining a common nuisance related to drug activity. For years law enforcement has responded to her various Lexington Park homes for alleged crimes related to drug activity. She is out on her personal recognizance awaiting a preliminary hearing in the district court.

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Sudoku

Kids Corner

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!

Crossword

CLUES ACROSS
1. Melod__: extravagant comedy 5. Christian __, designer 9. Three banded armadillo 13. Whale ship captain 14. LPGA golfer Lorena 16. A spongelike cake leavened with yeast 17. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 18. _____ilize: discharge 19. Frosts 20. Funeral fire 21. Sunday 23. ___mp: wetland 26. ___morphosis: transformation 27. So. Swiss city 29. Used for baking 30. Doctors group 33. Tsetung or Zedong 34. Temporarily stitches 36. Happy Days actor Scott ___o 37. Take in solid food 38. Scarabs 41. Hearing receptor 42. Romanian monetary unit 43. Terra _____: earthenware 44. Attempt 45. Tooth caregiver 46. Weedy annual grass 48. Extremely unrefined

50. Greek god of war 51. Concealed 52. A series of acts at a night club 56. Siberian river 60. Overgarments 61. Political plot 65. Celt 66. Island north of Guam 67. Space for public entertainments 68. Unstressed-stressed 69. A light two-wheel carriage 70. Bring forth a lamb or kid 71. Ontario Speed Skating Assoc.

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1. Inclined entrance 2. Hail (nautical) 3. Picassos mistress 4. Mother superior of a group of nuns 5. Rumsfeld was Secretary (abbr.) 6. Water in the solid state 7. Physicist George Simon 8. Eleanor or Franklin 9. Babys feeding protector 10. Al____: Llama wool 11. Act as an assistant

Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions

12. Skin eruption 15. Let up 22. Prohibit 24. Dragnet star 25. Wings 26. Slogans 27. Bleated 28. Douroucoulis genus 30. Plural of 11 down 31. Volcanic craters 32. Ethereal 33. Mix or blend in 35. State Department head 39. A way to make into a print 40. Indian dress 46. Hydrocarbon used on roads 47. Betel palm genus 49. Slow musical tempo 52. Pushed by a person 53. Mirish language 54. ____an Death March: WWII 55. As fast as can be done (abbr.) 57. Netherlands river 58. Jewels 59. Sunrise (Spanish) 62. Spelling championship 63. Professional caregivers organization 64. ___cet: puncture blade

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CLASSIFIEDS
REAL ESTATE RENTALS
Lovely, fully furnished two bedroom, two bath waterfront condo at Solomons Landing. Condo features a fireplace in living room, a jacuzzi in master bathroom, a den and a wet bar off the living room, and a porch with a nice view. High speed internet is included. With resort-style waterfront living, community amenities include: marina, pool, lighted tennis courts, nature trails, & well equiped exercise room. Boat slips are available for rent. Close to Solomon Islands finest shops and restaurants. $2100/month for lease of 2 or more months. $2250 for single month lease. For more info, call Phil (the owner) at 301-7515800 or 240-412-0058 or email, phil_thorn@ comcast.net. Actual leasing arrangements are handled by a local professional realtor. 1 1/2 year old, one-story home with Unfinished Basement for rent. Large Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, granite countertops, Island and Pantry, Large Side by SIde refrigerator with ice dispenser/water on door, Ceramic Stove Top, Wall Oven, microwave and Dishwasher. Large MasterBedroom with Walk-in Closet, Masterbath with whirlpool tub, Separate shower and tile floors. Family room with gas fireplace. Living room has lots of glass. Dining room with chair railing, breakfast nook and laundry room. Hardwood floors and crown moulding throughout. 2+ car garage. 2000 sq.ft walkout unfinished basement. House sits on 1.5 wooded acres in a quiet neighborhood. Neighborhood is in the Leonardtown High School district. Home is only a 10 minute drive to Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Home will be available end of August, currently rented will need to set up an appointment with current renters to view. Please call (301)994-0980 for appointment or with questions. Pets are negotiable with a deposit. No Smokers Please. Price: $2100. Large 4 bedroom 2 bath home on a wooded 1 acre lot. Formal living and dining rooms, Master suite, all bedrooms, Rec room, all on the main floor. Basement with another bedroom or office, another Rec room with a wood stove and storage areas. Heat pump with gas backup system, large 24x16 deck on main floor. Shed, swing set and sand box in back yard. call at 301-475-8336 or cell 301904-6784. Price: $1700. 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home located south of Lexington Park on private lot. Close to St. Marys College and in a quiet area. No pets. No section 8 or housing programs. $950.00 per month plus security deposit. If interested, please call 240925-8196 for more info. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Trailer for Rent, Central Air, Private Lot, No Smoking, No Pets, No Section 8. Call 301-884-0329 for further information. Price: $850.

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APARTMENT RENTALS
Two-year old, one large bedroom, one bath ground level apartment. Energy-efficient within walking distance to shopping, movie theatre, restaurants, and convenience stores. Attached to a 4-BR rented home also located on a unique and secluded 3/4 acre lot in the heart of Lexington Park between base gates 1&2, and far enough from Rt.235 to be safe for the younger children. Great neighbors with one small child. Sound-proof double partition party wall between the two units. No pets, minimum credit score required, $25 application fee for credit check...call Tom 301-6724067. Price: $750. 1 bdrm Apt for Rent. Located in Ridge. $650 a month, includes all utilities except phone & cable. 301-863-7228 or 301-672-4727 Enjoy a waterfront lifestyle of swimming, boating and fishing from the pier of this Patuxent River waterfront home. This attractive mostly furnished 1000 s.f. efficiency apt. located in the basement of a private home offers a kitchen and shared bathroom and includes heat/ac, satelite tv.water and use of laundry facilities. The unit has a seperate driveway, private entrance and patio. Male tenant preferred. Call Lenny at 240-925-5199 for showing. Price: $750. Lovely home for teacher or professional. Seeking quiet single tenant to share home with family. In-law apartment with shared or private entrance. Partially furnished if desired. Cable/internet provided. All utilities included. Off-street parking for 1 vehicle. Laundry negotiable. Additional deposit for pet. Quiet but very convenient location with private patio. References & Lease required. Call 301-643-8468. 1 bedroom basement apartment for rent in Lusby, MD for $900.00 per month, including utilities. Call 301-512-0805. Immediately seeking roommate! 4 miles from NAS PAX Gate 2. Renting out large (27x20) master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, sitting area, and full bath with jacuzzi tub. Room can be furnished if needed. All utilities included....Gas, Electric, Phone (Not long distance), Satellite, Internet, Water, and Trash. Garage, Basement and Storage Shed Available. Looking for a professional individual to share my home with my 6 year old son and 10 month old dog. Communal kitchen with additional refrigerator in basement. Large back yard with privacy fence. Price: $750. If interested, and for more info, please call Rheanna Thomas at 240-925-0915. Apartment For Rent. Quite neighborhood, semi furnished, electric, cable included. 10 min to PAX River. Non smoker, no pets, single person. Price: $750. If interested, please call 301-994-0340. for more information.

HELP WANTED
Raymond World Inc. Seeking Individual to work as Secretary / Bookkeeping Accountant/Clerk & Sales Representative. Qualifications: Verbal/Written Communication Skills, Extremely Organized, Legal Background Helpful. Interested candidate should contact parker.lura@gmail.com. Administrator/Receptionist. Looking for dynamic person for part-time position in our Regional office, working Tuesday and Thursday from 9am -2pm. Must have great communication skills (both written and verbal). Email your resume for our review. Other full time sale positions are available as well. b_thomas@ us.aflac.com. Dyson Forestry is looking for experienced tree climbers. Must have work experience climbing in spikes and on rope. Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Must be physically capable enough to handle heavy lifting, climbing to heights above 80, long days in all weather conditions. We are looking for someone willing to learn different climbing techniques, and all facets of arboriculture. Interested applicants can contact Carl Dyson at (301) 481-9880 or email cdyson@vt.edu. Pay starts at $15.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Insurance agency opening soon in Southern Maryland is looking for energetic employees. We are looking for self motivated individuals that want to sell and be part of something new and exciting. Having your Maryland Property & Casualty and Life & Health Licenses is a plus. However, if you currently do not have these licenses and you are the right candidate we can assist you in that area. If interested in position, please email resumes to klemmert@ hughes.net. Immediate opening for Assistant Service Manager / Service Advisor. What slow down?? Loads of work, full time position available for highly motivated, customer friendly, computer literate individual. Full time position, full benefits, retirement, room for advancement, 3 weeks vacation, 1/2 of your medical insurance paid for. Very very talanted staff of Technicians. 7 out of 10 techs are A techs. If interested in position, please call Kevin Murray at 410-535-1500 or email kevinmurray05@ comcast.net with any inquiries. Mechanicsville Seven Eleven is seeking an experienced cashier for a.m. position. Must have at least one year cashier experience. I prefer someone with convenience store experience but, would be open to train you for this type of business. If interested in position, please call Jackie at 301-904-1987 to set up an interview.

HELP WANTED
A large company, located in Hughesville, MD is seeking a part time administrative staff person to assist with filing and electronic document scanning. This is a great position for Moms who only want to work part time, or retirees looking for part time work! Fax resumes to 301-274-5075, attention Jackie or Pat. LABORER. Owings Business (Mid Calvert County) looking for a dependable laborer to assist on heavy construction projects. We specialize in Sheeting & Shoring and Petroleum Tank work but no experience is necessary. Our company works in Maryland and the four neighboring states so some short time travel is required. Great opportunity for a motivated person with a good driving record. Those afraid of heights need not apply. EOE ~ Drug Free Workplace ~ Background checks. Hourly Pay + Benefits! Applications accepted between 9 am and 4 pm M-F. If interested, please call for an appointment at 301 855-8787. Coordinator of Special Programs I. The Charles County Department of Health is seeking an individual to provide case management for families who have children with developmental delays. This position coordinates services for the child and family. Qualified applicants must possess the ability to interact and negotiate in a multi-discipline environment with agencies and families to determine how to best implement services that are based on the child/ familys needs and desires. Education: Qualified applicants must have a Bachelors degree in a human service field or a degree in another field may be substituted with experience working with the developmental disabilities population. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. Previous related work experience is helpful. This is a contractual position 16-40 hours per week with no benefits. For consideration of the above position, please submit state application to: Charles County Department of Health; PO BOX 1050; White Plains, MD 20695. OR, fax an application. Fax 301-934-4632. ATTN: Personnel Ad #09-007. STATE OF MARYLAND is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full - time Medical Assistant needed for doctors office in St. Marys County. If interested, please email resumes to verghese6@gmail. com.

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2005 Pontiac G6 . Bigger car needed to fit family needs.. This is a one owner car and has been taken care of very well. This has been a non smoker car. Has had all oil changes on time and all other needed maintaince. The tires have less then 8000 miles on them. Call 703-501-7105 for more information if interested. Price: $13,000 OBO. 1995 Jeep Cherokee. This Jeep passed **Maryland Inspection** as of July 12, 2008. It is 4 wheel drive, 4 door, manuel, Red, air conditioning, heat, AM/ FM radio, tape player, power windows, power locks, $2,800 Kelley Blue Book, cruise control. If interested please call Bill at (301) 475-2365. Price: $2300 obo. 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Good condition. Mechanically sound, recently passed inspection. top has no leaks, tears, or rips. converting motor is in good condition. chrome rims, keyless entry, CD and Casette player, infinity sound system. will consider reasonable offers. Simply want to get rid of it. If interested, please call Frank at 301247-9962. Or email frankiemcd88@yahoo. com for pictures. $4500. 1992 Acura Vigor. Dependable car! Decent gas mileage. Used mostly for commuting to and from DC from Southern Maryland. Call (240) 848-4265. Price: $1,400. 1975 Ford F150 dually. Super clean low miles, new tires, new brakes.... too much to list call for details. 301-536-1485. Price: 3,500.00 OBO. 2001 Chevrolet silverado 2500 hd 4x4 loaded must see. True dual exhaust good condition, call Steve at 240-925-5728 if interested. Price: $10,000 obo. 1994 Ford Taurus For Sale. Great Car. Runs Great, new transmission put in in December. Well maintained oil changed every 5000 miles. tires only a year old. tinted windows brand new speakers in front and rear just chaneged the brakes. Price: $1200. Call 301-904-4079. 1992 Ford F150. Runs Great, Must Sell! Price: $2200 OBO. If interested, and for further information, please call 443-532-8110.

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MOTORCYCLES
2006 Special Construction Chopper. All parts new except where indicated. Paughco rigid frame, 2 out, 8 up, 45 degree rake, powdercoated. 16 over tubes on 21 80 spoke, GMA single disc. 16 80 spoke, 180 Avon, 4 piston PM. Rebuilt 1975 Shovelhead, 80 ci top and bottom, Super E, White Bros 2 pipes. Morris magneto, no turn signals, KICK ONLY. 1975 4 speed rachet top, 3 BDL totally open primary, chain secondary. Chopper guys tank, hand made seat, side mount plate. Assembled by owner and Speed Shifters Cycle Shop, Columbus, MS. Must sell due to medical condition, over 10K invested, 11K OBO, Keith, 301-880-0222 or cell 931-240-0060. Price: $11,000 OBO. Harley Davidson Sporster for sale. Runs good, in good shape, helmet included. Call Rick at 301399-3348. Price: $3500. 1985 Suzuki Madura, 1200 CC. The bike is a sport touring bike with leather saddle bags. The bike is in very good condition, runs great and has great power. 301-4759596. Price: $1850 OBO. Mechanic Owned 2002 Heritage Soft Tail Harley Davidson, Has Detachable (Removable) Saddle Bags, Screaming Eagle Pipes,Fuel Injected, Highway Pegs, Extra Seat With Adjustable Backrest, New Hand Grips, ETC. Call Home 301-884-2161 and Leave Message For Information Or Email djmstroud@ hotmail.com. Pictures Available Upon Request. Price: $13,500 OBO.

CHILD CARE
I currently have openings for children ages 2-4. I will have an infant opening in January 2009.I am located off of St. Andews Church Road on Sandra Lane. I provide snack and lunch. The children are exposed to reading, math, science,art, and music. I have a spacious playroom and a large fenced in outside play area. I have over ten years experience in working with young children. If you have any questions or to set up an interview please contact Natasha @ 301-997-0479. Shining Stars Daycare currently has 1 before and after opening for Banneker Elementary/Margaret Brent school district this coming school year. Also, 1 infant (under 2) spot will be available to start Sept. 15th. Meals and snacks provided. Hours are 6:30am-5:30pm. Plenty of learning and play space provided. I am a licensed family provider who is CPR/First Aid/ SIDS Certified, located on Rt. 234 approx. 1 1/2 mile north of Rt. 242 intersection. We do have pets. Please contact me at shiningstars_daycare@ yahoo.com or 301-7692378 with any questions or to set up an interview. Loving single mom of 3 available for afternoon or evening babysitting. 4pm until ? Reasonable hourly rate for drop ins or we can set a regular schedule. Weekend day or evening hours are also acceptable. I am in the Lexington Park area, Park Hall school district in the area of Cedar Cove. If interested, please call 301-863-5701.

REAL ESTATE
Great starter home with alot of potential located on quiet street. Oil/Electric heat, wood stove, pellet stove, Lg detached garage. Within commuting distance of NAS Pax River and Washington DC area. Will also consider renting or rent with option to buy. Closing help. 100% Financing Available, condions apply. Price: $229,000. Call 301-274-0239 for more information. This colonial home sits on two acres in the Arrowhead Subdivision. Hardwood floors in the foyer, dining room and living room. Zoned heating/air conditioner with two programmable thermostats. Fully furnished basement has a large family room, study and storage. Main floor had a large kitchen with a breakfast nook, formal dining room and living room. Upstairs is the Huge Master Bedroom/ Bathroom and three large bedrooms. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room. Kitchen appliances were upgraded with a GE Flat surface stove and Whirpool Gold Quiet Partner IV dishwasher (very quiet). Large front porch and a very nice sized deck. There is an Amish shed in the back yard this has electric and cable that could be used for storage or wood working. This home is located on a Cul De Sac and is a very peaceful place to live. Please call to set up an appointment. 301-4752652. Price: $410,000. Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath Colonial build in 2005 in Great Condition, Oak HW floors throughout. Except for carpet in bedrooms and ceramic tile in guest bath. Large MBR with WIC, soaking tub, sep shower with dual heads, marble flooring in MBA with large closet. Kitchen has granite counters, 42 cabinets, upgraded SS appliances recessed lighting. Formal LR and DR with ceiling fan. Beautiful 31ft long Deck on back off the FR, covered porch on front. Two car garage Ex-large parking, separate outside 30amp for RV and room for boat. Fenced in back yard, private wooded lot .69 acre, landscaping. Friendly neighborhood all with lg. lots, 10 x 12 shed and no HOA. Deeded access to the St Marys river. Close to NAS Pax River. Call 301-994-1966. Price: $425,000. Cozy One Bedroom Condo In Wildewood. Every room has been freshly painted and the carpet is under 2 years old. The dishwasher, stove, refridgerator, and laminate flooring are also under 2 years old. Located on the ground level which makes it perfect for grilling and watching squirrels outside on your patio, as well as enjoying a breeze on cool summer nights. Just minutes to shopping and restaurants and conveniently located close to the base. Price: $155,000. Call 724-5046458 if interested.

REAL ESTATE
Custom built all brick home situated on 1.3 acres with a breathtaking panoramic view of the river. Has open floor plan with five large bedrooms, 2.5 baths and attached two car garage. Master suite is on the main level with a deluxe bathroom and walk-in closet. Great room with cathedral ceilings and gas fireplace. Office, den, game room and lots of storage space. Custom kitchen with upgrades. Property has bulkhead, private pier with electric and water, boat lifts and boat house. Separate oversized work shop, swim spa and many more amenities. Contact 301-643-1681Lauri. Price: $1,200,000. Beautiful 26 acre farm facing views of the Blue Ridge Mtns from your windows. Two story farmhouse. Upstairs logs still show in the bedrooms from this circa 1890s built home. Old fireplaces in bedrooms & livingroom. Updated in late 70s w/new kitchen, handicapped bath,oil furnace. Sunporch w/old cistern water pump-still works!! House still has alot of old antique features, wooden bedroom doors w/old latches, wide board walls, lovely stairway, small sideroom kitchen pantry,etc. Large yard, flower beds, garden area. Several outbuildings/large garage w/upstairs (great for workshop/studio, etc),barn and pond. House is very liveable..but would love some tender loving care. Beautiful views, close to town, but secluded and private. Move to the country, to relax, have a small business, B&B, room for the kids, or a small farm to begin as youve always wished for! Call 540-7435273. Price: $475,000. Brand new 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath 2 story home situated on a level lot, all electric appliances, high effiency heat pump system, bathrooms, kitchen& laundry room feature ceramic tile, buyer can still pick carpet. Home has cieling fans in all bedrooms and in family room, pre wired for catv and phones in all rooms, and exterior flood lighting. Lot has a seasonal waterview and is within minutes of local marina with boat ramp, house is priced to sell and buyer can work with my lender or thier own, builder is offering $6000 in closing help and house is priced well under appraised value at $296,000 new county assesment is $316,000. call 240-298-2877. Nice Updated Brick Townhome with Large Fenced yard. Eat in Kitchen, Dining Room, New Carpet, New Paint, Large Master Bedroom with 2 Closets, the 2 Smaller Bedrooms are 8x10 and 11x10, Almost New All Appliances, Full-Size Washer/Dryer, 2 Reserved Parking Spaces. 1 Mile From PAX River Base. If interested, please call 301-904-4764 for more information. Price: $159,900.

BOATS & MARINA

1996 14ft Sundance Skiff (similiar to a Carolina Skiff) 40hp Johnson outboard runs strong, has new prop. Side console boat with trot line rig. hummingbird depth finder. Great for crabbing and fishing. Comes with galvanized trailer. Call 240298-8733. Price: $3000 obo.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Boys Clothes, new born - 2T, 3 bins, whole wardrobe, all season. $200 all. Girls clothes premie - 6 month, 1 bin. $150 all. Girls clothes 3t - 5t $25 all. 240-538-3912.

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Positions are available at 2 of our locations. Current MD Pharmacist License required. Full or part time schedules are possible. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to: McKays Fine Food & Pharmacy P.O. Box 98 Hollywood, MD 20636 Or Fax to Human Resources. 301-373-5338. For further information, call 301-373-5848. McKays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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