The County Times

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Salisbury Clips Seahawks Wings in CAC Title Game

Salisbury, Md. The No. 1 Salisbury University womens lacrosse team remained undefeated on the season as the top-seeded Sea Gulls handed second-seeded St. Marys College of Maryland an 18-7 setback in the 2008 Capital Athletic Conference Championship contest Friday night in front of 500 spectators. Salisbury (20-0) captured its sixth straight CAC title and eighth overall with the win. The Sea Gulls earned the conferences automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Division III Womens Lacrosse Tournament. The tournament bracket will be released Sunday. The 15th-ranked Seahawks (135) finish as the CAC Runners-Up for the second time in program history, having come in second as well in 2004. St. Marys is now 3-2 all-time in CAC Championship action, including 1-2 when going against Salisbury. The Seahawks have won the CAC title three times 1998, 1999, and 2002. St. Marys will return to action Tuesday, April 29 as they travel to Ashland, Va. to take on Randolph-Macon College in a makeup game at 4:30. Senior attacker Sue Ackermann scored the games first two goals before senior midfielder Elizabeth Northfield completed a feed from sophomore attacker Nora FallonOben to put the Seahawks on the scoreboard. Salisbury then notched four straight, with sophomore attacker See CAC Championship page B-3

Seahawks Pitching Shuts Down Washington

Chestertown, Md. The St. Marys College of Maryland baseball team picked up a 4-1 road victory over Washington (Md.) College Sunday afternoon in non-conference action. Sophomore Jon Gill threw a complete game victory, scattering six hits in nine innings with five strikeouts and three walks. Washingtons lone run was unearned. The Seahawks (19-21-1) took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when freshman Matt Baden came home on a two-out, single to left field by junior Blake Beaudoin. St. Marys added two more runs in the second inning as freshman Matt Streich crossed home plate on a sac fly by sophomore Jacen Killebrew after reaching third on a triple to left center. Senior Mike Broccolino drove in freshman Ian Simpson-Shelton with a single through the right side. The Shoremen (7-22) cut the lead to 3-1 with a run in the bottom of the fourth as Wes Anderson came home on a sac fly by Greg Perret. Killebrew drove in St. Marys final run in the ninth with a single down the leftfield line. Baden led the Seahawks at the plate as he went 4-for-6 with one run scored, while Killebrew, Streich, and Simpson-Shelton each connected on two hits. As a team, St. Marys racked up 13 hits. Anderson (0-1) took the loss for the Shoremen, pitching 4 innings and allowing three runs on five hits with three walks and one strikeout. Kirk Hines was the only Washington player to grab multiple hits going 2-for-2.

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Andrew Burgess watches a ball fly past him. Burgess eventually singled home the game winning run for the Raiders.

Miles Goes the Distance in Raiders Victory

Pitcher Throws Complete Game, Offense Comes Up Big Late
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LEONARDTOWN Senior pitcher Kevin Miles says he thrives on the excitement of his Leonardtown baseball teammates. Friday afternoon, the Raiders thrived off of Miles effort, as he pitched a complete game and the LHS bats woke up just in time for a 5-1 Southern Maryland Athletic win over McDonough High School. We just capitalized on their mistakes, Coach Tracy Vallandingham said of the Raiders four-run sixth inning that started when McDonough could not get a force-out at second base. Before that error, runs were hard to come by for both teams. Miles pitched all seven innings, striking out four McDonough batters, giving up just five hits and forcing ground ball outs by the pound. He was able to keep it under 100 pitches and get a complete game, which is big for a starting pitcher, Vallandingham said. He has a nasty two-seamer that he keeps low and See Leonardtown Baseball page B-2

Hornet Bats Silent in Loss to Northern

Great Mills Comes Up With Just Three Hits

Little League Corner

Twins say dont look back!
The visiting Twins defeated the Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night at Dean Field after the starting the season 03. Bobby Jones pitched four shut out innings for the Twins and gave the offense a chance to get the lead. In the top of the 5th, Twins catcher Anthony Miedinzkie hit a two-run triple followed by a base hit to right field by Brandon Dennee to give the Twins a 5-0 lead. The Yankees got two runs in the bottom of the 5th off reliever Joey LaBare after Dane Lemon led off with a walk and back to back singles by Brandon Lessel and Matt Eastburn closed the score to 5-2. Each team added one run in the 6th and the Twins held on to win their first game of the season. gels. Brandon Adams and Weitzke led the Angels with three hits apiece. Matthew Johnson made a spectacular catch in center field for the Angels to save several runs and came through in the bottom of the sixth with a clutch hit and scored the tying run on a hit by Adams. Tuesday April 22, 2008 Cardinals 5 Brewers 2 Twins Yankees Indians Orioles 6 3 10 8

Friday April 25, 2008 Angels 6 Indians 6 (ppd. for darkness) Twins Cardinals Yankees Brewers Braves Orioles 4 1 10 8 15 10

Angels 6, Indians 6 (postponed due to darkness)

The Angels and Indians played to a 6-6 tie in a game that was called on account of darkness. The game will be completed at a later date. The Angels scored three times in the first on a single, a walk and a pair of doubles by Ben Weitzke and Zachary Sparshott. The Indians came back in the 2nd to score four runs on a grand slam by Tyler Guy. The Indians scored two more in the third inning to make the score 63. The Angels came back with single runs in the third, fifth and sixth innings to tie the game. Leading the Indians was Trevor Young who pitched a strong game. The Indians hitting was led by Guy with his grand slam home run. Sean Bailey had a pair of singles and Tyler Sakach and Young each added a double. Ben Weitzke and Clark Ripple both pitched outstanding for the An-

Upcoming Schedule
Sunday May 4th Twins vs. Indians at Dean Field Brewers vs. Braves at Cecil Park #2 Orioles vs. Yankees at Regional Park #3, 8:00 p.m. Cardinals vs. Angels at Regional Park #4, 8:00 p.m. Tuesday May 6th Brewers vs. Indians at Dean Field Twins vs. Brewers at Wildewood Yankees vs. Angels at Dorsey Park #3 Orioles vs. Cardinals at Cecil Park #2

Kenya Austin heads for first base after laying down a sacrifice bunt.

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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS Despite the way the season has gone for the Great Mills softball team, dont expect head coach O.J. Lewis to make excuses for the teams current situation. Im all about giving teams their due, Lewis said after his Hornets dropped a 9-0 decision at home to Northern High School Thursday afternoon in Southern Maryland Athletic Conference

softball action. I give Northern credit, they hit the ball and fielded well. Hitting well was an understatement, as the Patriots, regarded as one of the top teams in the conference this season, jumped out to a 9-0 lead after just three innings of play. Aided by three Hornet errors and collecting 10 hits in their early outburst, it looked as if the Patriots would end the game early because of the 10-run rule. Instead, freshman pitcher Courtney Stewart settled down

after the rough start and held Northern scoreless through their final four turns at the plate, striking out six batters and stranding seven Patriot base runners. Courtney has really stepped up and taken control of the team, Lewis said of his starting pitcher, who threw all 24 innings in the three games the Hornets played on consecutive days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) last week. See Hornet Softball page B-3

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Leonardtown Baseball
Continued from page B- keeps the ball on the ground all day, said senior catcher Andrew Burgess, who had the go-ahead RBI single in the Raiders late rally. I just tried not to pitch outside of myself, Miles explained. Matching Miles for the Rams was junior Donnie Sturgis, who gave up just one run through the first five innings. That run came across the plate via a crafty double steal attempt by the Raiders in the second. Senior first baseman Stephen Katulich was at the front end of the steal attempt, being thrown out at second base. That afforded pinch runner Thomas Kelly the opportunity to steal home uncontested and gave the Raiders an early 1-0 lead. The Rams tied the game in the next inning, and both pitchers kept the game that way until the Raiders

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The Raiders Jarod Stevenson just misses catching a foul ball against McDonough High School.

Spring High School Sports Schedules 05/01/08-05/07/08

Baseball
Thursday May 1st Bishop McNamara at St. Marys Ryken, 4:00 p.m. Friday May 2nd Chopticon at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m. St. Marys Ryken at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m. Saturday May 3rd St. Marys Ryken at Bishop Ireton, 11:00 a.m. Monday May 5th Long Reach at Chopticon, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday May 6th Leonardtown at Westlake, 4:30 p.m. Northern at Chopticon, 4:30 p.m. Westlake at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse
Thursday May 1st Northern at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m. Huntingtown at Leonardtown, 6:30 p.m. Patuxent at Great Mills, 6:30 p.m. Friday May 2nd St. Marys Ryken at Calverton, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday May 6th Patuxent at Leonardtown, 6:30 p.m. Great Mills at Huntingtown, 6:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse
Thursday May 1st Leonardtown at Ryken, 4:00 p.m. Friday May 2nd Leonardtown at Huntingtown, 6:30 p.m. Chopticon at Northern, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday May 6th Leonardtown at Patuxent, 6:30 p.m. Huntingtown at Great Mills, 6:30 p.m. St. Marys

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Leonardtowns Ryan Mercier connects on a pitch Friday afternoon.

came up in the bottom of the sixth. Ryan Dishman walked to start the inning, and Brady Jameson came up to sacrifice Dishman over to second, but popped the bunt up to the right side of the infield. Amidst the confusion, the Rams let the ball drop and failed to get Dishman out at second. A Sturgis balk moved the runners up one base and Burgess dropped a flare into shallow left field, pushing Dishman across the plate with what turned out to be the winning run. The Raiders picked up insurance runs courtesy of a bases-loaded walk drawn by Benjamin Lynch and a two-run single by the very next batter, Jarod Stevenson. The Raiders, now 9-4 on the season and 8-4 in conference play, have already surpassed last seasons win total by far (they won just six games in 2007), and they are winning the kind of games needed to become a successful team. This year, we know were going to win the close games, Miles said. Like we said this is our game to win. We have people to play for. This year, we have pride in everything we do, on and off the field. Leonardtown has been able to win the close games so far in 2008 for one reason. Weve all gotten our share of key hits, Burgess said. Last year, when we were down, we were down. Now, were winning the close ones, which is important. Were doing the little things we didnt do last year. With four games remaining before the start of the regional playoffs, the Raiders could ease up and be content with their improvement this season, but Tracy Vallandingham doesnt see that happening. Of course you want to finish the season strong, he said. Winning games should be motivation enough for these guys.

Softball
Thursday May 1st Bishop Ireton at St. Marys Ryken, 3:30 p.m. Friday May 2nd Chopticon at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m. Saturday May 3rd Elizabeth Seton at St. Marys Ryken, 12:00 p.m. Tuesday May 6th Leonardtown at Westlake, 4:30 p.m. Northern at Chopticon, 4:30 p.m. Westlake at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis
Friday May 2nd Great Mills at Chopticon, 4:30 p.m.

Golf
2nd Round Of The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club, 1:00 p.m. (St. Marys Ryken)
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Jarod Stevenson follows the flight of a ball in the Raiders 5-1 win over McDonough Friday afternoon.

SPECIAL REMINDER:
ALL coaches of ALL sports at ALL County High Schools: As soon as you are aware of your opponents, locations, dates, times and schedules for post-season play, please contact Chris Stevens ASAP at 301-373-4125 or via e-mail at chrisstevens@ countytimes.net. Thank you.

St. Marys College Briefs

Last Two Games of Season Cancelled
St. Marys City, Md. Lew Jenkins, head coach of the St. Marys College of Maryland baseball team, announced today that the Seahawks last two games of the season have been cancelled. SMCMs home contest against RandolphMacon College scheduled for today has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. Then tomorrows road game at Catholic University was cancelled because April 30 is the schools reading day. Neither game will be rescheduled as final exams start on May 1. Gill Coed National Championship on June 2-4 which will be hosted by Brown and Salve Regina Universities in Newport, R.I. St. Marys, who was ranked No. 1 in the April 22 Sailing World College Rankings, was one of nine teams that qualified for the Coed Championship from the Eastern Semifinal as the Seahawks tallied 82 points. No. 2 Boston College claimed the top prize with a score of 69. The other qualifiers (in order of finish) were No. 12 University of Vermont, Connecticut College, University of Pennsylvania, No. 13 Stanford University, No. 8 Harvard, the host, and University of Wisconsin. Last year, St. Marys finished sixth at the coed nationals. The University of Southern California hosted Western Semifinal and the top nine finishers from that regatta will also be making the trip to Rhode Island on June 2-4. No. 3 Georgetown University (who captured the Western Semifinal), No. 5 Yale University, No. 4 College of Charleston, No. 7 Brown, No. 14 MIT, No. 10 Roger Williams University, No. 18 Kings Point, No. 19 University of South Florida, and No. 9 SUNY Maritime will all be challenging the Seahawks and the rest of the Eastern Semifinal qualifiers for the national championship. Seniors Justin Law (Newport Beach, Calif.) and Maggie Lumkes (River Forest, Ill.) and junior Jen Chamberlin (Alexandria, Va.) placed eighth in the A Division with 59 points, while sophomores Jesse Kirkland (Warwick, Bermuda) and Mike Kushner (San Francisco, Calif.) and senior Brooke Thomson (Newport Beach, Calif.) captured the B Division with a score of 23. St. Marys returns to action on May 26-28, when the Seahawks compete at the ICSA Womens National Championship hosted by Brown and Salve Regina to defend their national crown. SMCM will follow that up on with defense of their team race national title on May 30 June 1 at the ICSA Team Race Championship in Rhode Island as well.

Seahawk Sailing One Step Closer to National Championship

Geneva, N.Y. The St. Marys College of Maryland coed sailing team finished second at this past weekends CSA National Eastern Semifinal hosted by Hobart & William Smith Colleges. With their second-place finish, the Seahawks earn a berth in the 2008 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA)/

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A View From The Bleachers

Employee #8
A couple of weeks ago I was getting in a rigorous thumb workout (flipping channels) and I stumbled on an interview with #8 himself, Cal Ripken Jr. He was casually speaking to a local reporter, recounting memories of his career, his streak of consecutive games played, and his approach to baseball. An entire segment of the interview passed before I even realized I had paused to watch this familiar re-run. Comparatively, I suppose it was similar to stumbling upon a once-popular T.V. show that left prime time long ago or that all-time favorite movie you discover on a lazy Saturday afternoon. But it was more than that. It wasnt the nostalgia of hearing Cal tell his story again. It was how strikingly fresh his words felt. The story, Cals story, aged over a decade, is still compelling and arguably has more relevance today than it did during or shortly after the conclusion of his Hall of Fame career. Perhaps this is indicative of how far star athletes have deviated from an every-mans reality and perhaps its a subtle reminder of how lucky we were to have shared in Ripkens remarkable career. For the local sports fans and Oriole fans in the audience, forgive me in advance for being a bit redundant this week. Crack a beer, settle into the lazy boy and saunter down memory lane with me. Like a finely aged bottle of wine, this is a story that wears its dust well. They say life is stranger than fiction. This story does nothing to dispel that axiom. Imagine yourself for a moment as a publisher or movie director. I approach you with a story about a young man who was born and raised about an hour from his hometown baseball team. Through the boys youth, his dad worked for the baseball club in various roles and instilled in his son a deep love and appreciation for the game. Nature took its course and the boy grew into a young man and an intriguing baseball prospect with a good collection of skills. After high school, he gets drafted by his hometown team, works his way through the minor league system and, after a few years, breaks into the Major Leagues. He goes on to play his entire career with the franchise; winning a World Series, the Rookie of the Year, and two Most Valuable Player awards. A handful of years into his career he gets to play for his dad (who ascended to the position of Manager) and with his little brother. Along the way he becomes the single most beloved athlete in franchise history, breaks one of the most hallowed, respected and seemingly unreachable records in all of sports (Lou Gehrigs consecutive games played) and is inducted into

the Baseball Hall of Fame. Would I get a book or movie deal from you? I doubt it. Why? Too much motherhood and apple pie. Way too feel good. Completely over the top. A sundae drowned in whip cream. And most importantly, not believable. But it happened, exactly like that. The setting was Baltimore, MD. The team was the Baltimore Orioles. And the player was Cal Ripken Jr. Cal Ripken Jr., the ballplayer, was the result of hard work, dedication and commitment. Sure he was talented, however his skills were not overwhelming. He wasnt fast, did not have tremendous power, didnt hit for a high average, and for an infielder (mostly shortstop), did not have great range. But he was savvy, cerebral, worked his tail off and was historically consistent. From May 30, 1982 to September 20, 1998 he played in 2,632 consecutive games. During the interview I was so fortunate to stumble upon, Cal was inevitably asked about The Streak. He spoke of his fathers tireless work ethic and being taught at a young age that you should work hard, commit yourself to

your craft and performeverysingleday. To be good enough to play in that many consecutive games, over 16 years, is both a testament to Cals skill (I guess no Oriole manager could come up with a better option) and his physical good fortune. In a very nonchalant manner, Cal said his approach was to simply make himself available to the Manager every day. Make himself availableare you kidding me? Is this guy for real? But he was dead serious. This is the one of the greatest players in baseball history and hes talking about basically punching the clock and waiting to see how the team needs him on that day. How refreshing does that sound in this time of rich, spoiled athletes who barely respect the law much less a coach or an organization. I had to laugh the other night when I heard Boston Manager Terry Francona say he took his slumping slugger, David Big Papi Ortiz, out of the lineup because he needed a mental health day. Think Cal might have needed one of those at some point? Heck, couldnt we all? Despite all his success, fortune and fame, Cal never

saw himself as anything more than employee #8. In that simple approach we find the extraordinary. Overtime: Did you catch the NFL draft last weekend? The NFL has practically made this a must see event on the sports calendar. For football fans, it sells hopeand we can all use some of that. Most of the pre-draft speculation and post-draft analysis is dedicated to the first round, blue chip prospects: those instant rock stars who don a cap of their new employers, stride confidently across the stage, shake hands with the Commissioner and pose for the cameras. But for me, this years draft was about the 218th player selected: Army safety Caleb Campbell. Campbell was selected by the Detroit Lions, who interestingly enough are coached by Rod Marinelli, a Vietnam Veteran. This summer Campbell will be at an NFL training camp instead of in Iraq. I wish him well. With any luck hell make the Lions roster and, on Sundays this fall, will remind us of our brave men and women who are serving our country abroad.

Hornet Softball
Continued from page B- I told her this team will go where you take them, and I only see good things for her. She has blown me away with her effort. After three errors in the first three innings, the Hornet defense also settled in nicely, fielding the best of Northerns contact in fair play and keeping that 10th run from crossing the plate. Defensively is where were strongest,

Lewis said. We can field with anybody. Offensively, the Hornets managed only three hits off of Northern pitching and only one base runner, junior centerfielder Joselynn Stewart, was able to advance as far as second base. Weve got girls who can hit, girls who can hit home runs over the fence, Lewis said, acknowledging that the previous nights dramatic 8-5 victory over Leonardtown High School in nine innings may have zapped Great Mills energy. Weve got to find the sticks. We should be hitting well against all SMAC teams. The Hornets (5-10 overall, 1-8 in conference play this season) have reason to look to-

wards the future, with Courtney Stewart and sophomore pitcher/infielder Tori Bradburn, out for the season after taking a line drive to the face in one of the teams previous games.

I only see good things for this team next season, Lewis says confidently. I havent seen a team in SMAC that we cannot play with.

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Great Mills Freshman Pitcher Courtney Stewart struck out six hitters in a losing effort Thursday afternoon.

CAC Championship
Continued from page B- Beth Rhodey tallying two in the 4-0 run. Freshman midfielder Aileen McCausland slowed down the Sea Gulls momentum with an unassisted goal at 5:36. SU closed out the half with a 2-0 run to take an 8-2 halftime lead. St. Marys was hampered by 20 turnovers, including 11 in the first 30 minutes. The Seahawks sophomore attacker Kelsey Branch pulled SMCM within 8-4 at 28:59 posting back-to-back goals to start the second half. St. Marys and the Sea Gulls alternated goals for the next four scores before Salisbury strung together seven unanswered goals en route to their 18-7 victory.
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The Hornets Joselynn Stewart swings at a pitch during Thursday afternoons softball game vs. Northern High School.

Surfing for Beginners

With family vacations on the horizon, and visions of wave-lapped beaches as part of the picture, many families will be participating in recreational activities that involve water fun. Since the turn of the century, few sports have experienced as great a rebirth as surfing. Whether its due to warmer temperatures across the country or an increased societal emphasis on fitness, the popularity of surfing continues to grow. While the stereotypical notion of a surfer is that of a carefree and laid back lover of life, surfing is in fact a very demanding sport, one that requires as much hard work and discipline as any other sport. And thanks to the often unpredictable nature of the ocean, surfing can be among the more dangerous sports if participants arent careful. For those thinking of hitting the waves soon, its wise to consider the following precautions before heading out to hang ten. Get in shape. Few sports are as physically demanding as surfing. For those considering pursuing surfing as a hobby, the first step has nothing to do with the ocean, and lots to do with getting in shape. Before you even consider buying a board and hitting the beach, be sure to improve your fitness level. Surfing is very demanding on the bodys cardiovascular system, so be sure to include cardio exercises such as running, riding the exercise bike and especially swimming into your exercise routine. If your swimming skills are a little rusty, consider taking a refresher course. In general, you should be able to comfortably swim roughly 150 feet in open water before you even consider getting on a surfboard. Consider daily ocean swims as part of your preparatory workout routine. This will both increase your stamina and give you a realistic expectation for the rigors of ocean swimming and surfing. Suit up. While swimming in the ocean typically requires nothing more than a pair of swim trunks (for males) or a swimsuit (for females), surfing requires its own unique attire. The standard surfing attire is a wetsuit. Wetsuits ensure that surfers spending hours out in the ocean remain warm. Many different types of wetsuits exist, though all operate under the premise of keeping surfers warm in the water. A full wetsuit (recommended for anyone surfing in spring or fall when water temperatures are typically lower) has long sleeves and long pants. A shorty, on the other hand, is a sleeveless wetsuit that also has short legs. These are good for hot summer days where youll still want to keep your core body warm. When the air is warm but the waters cold, a Long John suit might be best. It will keep your body warm while in the water but you wont overheat once youre out. While most beginners will avoid surfing in very cold temperatures, that doesnt mean everyone will. For beginners looking to dive right in, accessories such as boots, gloves, caps, and hoods are a good investment. Go to school. Surfing is not a sport that can be learned on the fly. Due to the heightened risk involved, beginners should always take a class from a certified professional before heading out into the water. Even veteran ocean swimmers will need to learn about what to expect and how

Ackermann finished with a game-high eight points on game-bests of five goals and three assists, while Cudmore contributed four goals and an assist. The Sea Gulls outshot St. Marys 49-23 and garnered 21 of 37 ground balls behind junior midfielder Jessica Chmielewskis gamehigh four loose ball pick-ups. Branch led the Seahawks with her two second half goals, while Fallon-Oben dished out a game-high three assists. St. Marys ended the game with a 14-13 edge in draw controls. SUs junior Sonja Stuart made 13 stops in the win with nine coming in the first half. Freshman Ella Schoming registered seven saves in each half for a total of 14 in the Seahawk loss.

Surfing requires hard work and discipline from anyone hoping to catch a few waves.

to avoid strong currents. In addition, surfing carries with it a certain ocean etiquette, as the ocean belongs to everyone. A seasoned surfing teacher will explain all you

need to know about surfing, both in the ocean and out of it. Those taking a class should not be discouraged if the first few trips dont yield the romanticized vision of success

you might have had for yourself. Becoming a good surfer takes time and hard work. But as any surfer can attest, its well worth the effort!

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Citizens Encouraged to Stuff the Bus

St. Marys County STS busses will arrive empty and leave full, said Jack Russell, President, Board of County Commissioners. He is referring to the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. One STS bus will be parked at McKays Grocery Store in Leonardtown and one will be left at Giant Grocery Store in First Colony for citizens to fill with nonperishable food items. All food items will be distributed to local food pantries. The pantries are experiencing a high demand and need to be fully stocked year-round, especially before the onset of hurricane season. May 10 is the Saturday of Mothers Day weekend and shoppers at these two busy centers are encouraged to include items on their shopping list to use to Stuff the Bus. County and State employees will be stuffing their own bus on May 9 as boxes from County and State offices and the Board of Education are emptied into an STS bus parked in front of the Governmental Center. Some suggested items for the Bus Stuffing include: canned goods and nonperishable foods that do not need cooking, eg. canned meats and fish, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups and puddings, canned fruit juices, dried fruit and nuts, cookies and crackers, peanut butter and jelly, coffee and tea, and bottled water. Other useful items include: manual can openers, bottled water, pet food, disposable plates, cups, and utensils, infant care items (disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby food, and formula). Other miscellaneous suggestions include: first aid supplies, masking and duct tape, matches, plastic trash bags, bleach or all-purpose cleaner. Questions can be directed to the Countys Community Services Division at 301-475-4200, ext.1849

The Maryland Grape Growers Association

Vineyard Capital Assistance Program Applications Now Being Accepted The Maryland Grape Growers Association (MGGA) is now accepting applications for the 2009 Vineyard Capital Assistance Program. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of commercial wine-grape plantings throughout the State of Maryland. The program will reimburse awardees between $2.00 and $2.50 per vine. The minimum required planting will be 650 vines. The reimbursement is capped at 2400 vines. Eligibility Owner or co-applicant with owner, of at least five acres of land where agricultural use is permitted by local and state regulations. Applicants who cannot provide proof of having sold grapes to a Maryland winery will be required to attend a grape growing seminar sponsored by the Maryland grape and wine industry. as part of the selection process, the proposed vineyard site will be visited by a representative of the Maryland Grapes Growers Association. Applicants who do not desire a site visit should not apply for this program. Members of the Governors Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing and the Board of Directors of the Maryland Grape Growers Association are not eligible. Successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of a packing slip or invoice documenting the quantity and variety of vines purchased prior to reimbursement in 2009. Successful applicants will also be required to submit a copy of a packing slip or invoice documenting the purchase of vineyard supplies prior to reimbursement in 2009. See MGGA page B-5

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Dr. William B. Icenhower, St. Marys County health officer, presents the Public Health Hero certificate to St. Marys College of Maryland students Erin McDermott (left), Bonnie Veblen and Shane Hall at a Public Health Week awards breakfast.

Student Environmental Action Coalition

Honored by County as Public Health Heroes For Clubs Green Efforts on Campus
Three St. Marys College of Maryland student leaders accepted Public Health Hero Awards from the St. Marys County Health Department during National Public Health Week earlier this month. They received honors on behalf of the 300-member student club, SEAC (Student Environmental Action Coalition) for contributing to the betterment of public health through environmental activism on campus. The theme of this years Public Health Week was Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance. Erin McDermott, Bonnie Veblen and Shane Hall led their campus community in initiating and demonstrating See Public Health Heroes page B-7

SkillsUSA Regional Criminal Justice Competition

Memorable Ways to Celebrate Mothers Day

Front Row L-R Asia Blake, Teresa Sparks, Nicole Arnold, Lydia Wilkinson, Susan Budd, Abi Crim, Randi Serman Back Row L-R Dominic Cucinotta, John Stokes, T. J. Kohut, Renee Thorward, Will Stone, Ryan Selph, Evan Pratt.

A day out with Mom is one way to celebrate how much she means to you.

On February 9, students from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Criminal Justice Program participated in the SkillsUSA Regional Criminal Justice and Crime Scene Investigation competitions. The event was held at North Point High School, and

students from Charles, Calvert and St. Marys Counties competed. For the Criminal Justice Competition, students were judged on their ability to handle a safe building search, a See Criminal Justice Regionals page B-5

It is often said that its difficult to measure the immense love a mother has for her children. Until a woman becomes a mother herself, its challenging to convey just how the heart expands in order to comfort and love

the child that she helped create. With all that Mom does day in, day out and week after week, it seems that only one day dedicated to thankSee Mothers Day page B-7

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Criminal Justice Regionals

Continued from page B- suspicious person arrest, and a domestic violence scenario. Students also participated in a mock job interview, and were required to take a written test. Students participating from the Forrest Center were Abigail Crim, Evan Pratt, Ryan Selph, Randi Serman, and Will Stone. Ryan Selph earned the silver medal, and will be traveling to Catonsville for the Maryland State competition. For the Crime Scene Investigation Competition, students competed in teams of three and were judged on their ability to completely process a crime scene. This included photographing, measuring and collecting physical evidence, as well as lifting and comparing fingerprints. The CSI competitors also took a written exam. The CSI com-

petitors from the Forrest Center included Renee Thorward, Dominic Cucinotta, Nicole Arnold, T. J. Kohut, Susan Budd, Lydia Wilkinson, Asia Blake, Teresa Sparks, and John Stokes. The team of Blake, Sparks and Stokes won the gold medal and will be competing at the State Competition as well. For information on any of the many programs offered at the Forrest Center, please contact the school at 301-475-0242.

MGGA
Continued from page B- MGGA leveraged the Wine Grape Promotion grant funds against the cash match that vineyard owners provide through the purchase of supplies. These documents will be filed with the applicants capital assistance application and used in reference to any audits MGGA may be subjected to in the future. Appli-

cants whose land is enrolled in Federal Farm Bill Programs must check with their county Farm Service Agency to ensure that they have fruit and vegetable allocations on the intended vineyard acres. A vineyard business plan, necessary equipment, and evidence of long-term commitment to commercial grape production must be evident in the application. No vineyard experience is necessary, however new growers will be re-

quired to attend at new grape growers class prior to the 2009 planting season. These classes are offered through the Maryland Cooperative Extension service. The application deadline is June 15, 2008. Awardees will be notified in August so that vines may be ordered for the 2008-planting season. For the full program guidelines and application form, visit www.marylandgrapes. org, click on Vineyard Capital Assistance program.

Fire Sprinkler Seminar

A free fire sprinkler seminar will be held Wed, May 7 from 1-3 p.m. at the J.T. Daugherty Conference Center in Lexington Park. All builders, homeowners, agents, and plumbers are encouraged to attend. Specific information on St. Marys County Ordinance 203-13G, which requires sprinklers for all new single-family homes, served by public water, with building permits issued after March 1, 2008, will be shared. The seminar will also discuss the fire sprinkler trade, focusing on scheduling guidelines, system components, inspections, and general fire sprinkler system information. Representatives from St. Marys County Government, the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office, Tyco Fire Products, and Metropolitan Fire Protection will be available to answer questions. A fire sprinkler activation demonstration will be presented by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute following the seminar. The seminar is free, but reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 888-442-8100 or email ssnead@metfire.com.

Lexington Manor Story, the Movie

Become a part of history by viewing a new documentary titled, Lexington Manor, an Oral History. The Lexington Manor neighborhood, also known as The Flat Tops, was created in the 1940s to house the many employees moving to the area to build the new Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Produced by St. Marys County Government, the 12-minute documentary features poignant snippets from oral histories, unique photographs and a warm narration to explain the beginning, middle and ending of a special neighborhood in St. Marys County, Maryland. It was premiered at a March 2008 reunion of former residents and is currently airing on County Government channel 95. Log on to www.stmarysmd.com to view the schedule or call the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, x1340. The exhibit project to document the neighborhoods cultural heritage was staffed by County employees with involvement from the Maryland Historical Trust and a team of folklorists. Copies of the production and related documents have been officially deposited at the Maryland Historical Trust Library, the Lexington Park Library and the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

CSM Choir and Chamber Singers

Ward Virts Concert Series: CSM Choir and Chamber Singers. May 11, 3 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The CSM Concert and Chamber Choirs will round out the 2007-2008 season. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Kaine Homes and CSM. Limited tickets are available. Free. 443-550-6000 or rperez@csm.edu. www. csmd.edu/Finearts.

Enjoy the Patuxent with Greenwells River Riders Kayaking Trip

Join River Riders for a guided kayak trip on the Patuxent River on Saturday, May 3, at Greenwell State Park. Spring Paddle is the first trip of the 2008-kayaking season. Departure is scheduled for 10 a.m. from the new accessible (ADAcompliant) kayak and canoe launch/floating dock. Meet participants at the Quarter Creek Pavilion. Reservations are required please call 301373-9775 to make a reserve your spot. River Riders is an accessible and inclusive kayaking program offering lessons for beginning and intermediate kayakers, rentals, guided trips, and summer camp. More information about River Rivers is available at: http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/Programs/riverriders.html

Adult Kickball League Meeting

Those interested in an Adult Kickball League are invited to a meeting of interest on Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown. League for both Women and Co-Ed Must be at least 18 to play Rules and days of play will be discussed for additional information, call Kenny Sothoron at (301) 475-4200 extension 1830.

Small Businesses Arent Small Potatoes

Small businesses are an integral part of the employment landscape, says The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The agencys statistics indicate that small firms represent 99.7 percent of all employers, and they have generated 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs annually over the last decade. Despite their overwhelming presence in the business sector, small firms have unique needs that arent always catered to, especially in terms of technology. In order to compete against larger companies for business and fulfill the unique requirements of their operations, small- and medium-sized business (SMBs) owners need to find new and affordable technologies and resources to help keep them viable in this evolving business environment. Such products and services can help business owners maintain productivity and free them up to focus on core business needs. For example, Comcasts Eastern Division helps SMBs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. meet their business objectives by providing advanced communication solutions through the companys recently announced Business Class suite of customized products and services. Targeted for businesses with 20 or fewer employees, Comcast Business Class features a full range of data and communication services, including Business Class Internet (with McAfee VirusScan included), Business Class Digital Voice and Business Class TV all from one provider. The Business Class suite also includes Microsoft Communication Services, which provides Comcast SMB customers with free access to corporate class e-mail, calendar features and document sharing all services that have traditionally been available only to larger business enterprises with IT staffs. Microsoft Communication Services from Comcast is Internetbased, so SMBs do not need additional server capacity. The entire Comcast Business Class suite is backed by 24/7 customer support with dedicated call centers, representatives and technicians who are specially trained and certified to provide businessclass support. SMBs have clearly demonstrated a need for reliable, cost-effective business solutions from one trusted provider, which was a primary

Technology Helps Your Business Run More Efficiently

Small- and medium-sized businesses can now receive the technological resources once only available to larger business enterprises.

driver behind the development of Comcast Business Class, says Bill Andrews, vice president of business services, Comcast Cable Eastern Division. With the support of our round-the-clock customer care and our highly qualified and professional business account executives, Business Class customers have more time to concentrate on their core business. Owners of pizza parlors, retail boutiques, banks, law firms and countless other SMB establishments across the country that rely on Comcast Business Class solutions can now spend more time servicing their customers knowing their data and communications needs are all being met by one reliable provider. For more information about Comcast Business Class, call 1-800-316-1619 or visit www.comcast.com/business.

Big Raffle, White Elephant, Door Prizes, Bingo, Bake Table. Lots of fun for the whole family.
Cost $l6.00 Adults/ Carryouts $6.00 Children 6 to 12 Children under 6 Free

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Immaculate Conception Church Dinner/Festival

At The New Immaculate Conception Church Hall Sunday, May 4, 2008 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
For more information contact the Rectory during the day at (301) 884-3123 or evenings contact Michael Shlegle at (240) 256-0812.

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Recipes
Cheesy Stuffed Shells
From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONES or KNUDSEN Low Fat Cottage Cheese 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, divided 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked, drained 1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce 1 large tomato, chopped Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 400F. Mix cottage cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese and seasoning until well blended. Spoon evenly into shells. 2. MIX spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; spoon half into 13x9-inch baking dish. Place shells, filled-sides up, in baking dish; top with remaining sauce mixture. Cover with foil. 3. BAKE 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Tuna Rice Paper Wraps

From eatbetteramerica.com Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) water-packed light tuna, drained 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 tablespoon chopped celery 1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Hot-pepper sauce, if desired 4 six-inch rice-paper wrappers Cilantro or Thai basil leaves, if desired Directions 1. In medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, scallion, celery, carrot, cilantro or basil, oil, salt, pepper, and a few drops of hot-pepper sauce. Stir to mix well. 2. Prepare rice-paper wrappers according to package directions. Lay papers on a moistened tray or work surface. Spoon one-fourth of tuna mixture on one side of each wrapper. Roll into packets, folding sides in first and rolling from bottom into a tube. Garnish with cilantro or basil leaves and serve immediately.

Double Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix 3/4 cup cold milk 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 3 Tbsp. strawberry jam 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided 1 tsp. powdered sugar Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 350F. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for two 9inch round baking pans. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto racks; gently remove pans. Cool completely. 2. POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. (Mixture will be thick.) Gently stir in whipped topping. 3. PLACE one cake layer on serving plate; spread with jam. Top with layers of half each of the pudding mixture and strawberries; cover with remaining cake layer. Top with remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Top with remaining strawberries and sprinkle with sugar just before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil w/ White Balsamic Dressing
From foodnetwork.com Ingredients 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons country-style grainy mustard 1 pound cooked ditalini pasta 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers (from water-packed jar) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Salt and ground black pepper 2 cups small mozzarella balls Directions In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil and mustard. Add cooked pasta, red peppers and basil and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Fold in mozzarella cheese.

Saucy Pepper Steak

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1 small onion, cut into strips 1 lb. well-trimmed boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. black pepper 3 Tbsp. lite soy sauce 1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce 2 cups hot cooked brown rice Directions 1. HEAT large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onions; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer to large bowl; keep warm. 2. ADD meat, garlic and black pepper to same skillet; cook and stir 3 min. Add soy sauce; cook 1 min. or until meat is cooked through. Add barbecue sauce; cook until heated through. 3. SPOON meat mixture into bowl with vegetables; toss gently. Serve over rice.

Creamy Chicken, Vegetables & Noodles

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 4 cups egg noodles, uncooked 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing 3-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 large red pepper, cut into strips 1 yellow squash, sliced 6 oz. VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up 1 Tbsp. fat-free milk Directions 1. COOK pasta as directed on package. 2. MEANWHILE, cook chicken in dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables; stir. Reduce heat to medium; cover. Simmer 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. 3. MEANWHILE, place VELVEETA in small microwaveable bowl. Add milk. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until VELVEETA is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1-1/2 min. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Serve over the pasta.

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Mothers Day
Continued from page B- ing her for all the tears shes dried, smiles shes shared, and sniffles shes sat through just isnt enough. Still, thats what families across the country do once a year in May. Just because Mothers Day comes and goes rather quickly, the gifts and gestures offered to Mom can last much longer. Why not try some of these ideas? Help others in need: Explain to Mom how her help throughout the years has inspired you to help others less fortunate. Give her a token of your thanks, but say that youre also donating time or money in her name for mothers who arent as lucky as she. Perhaps theres a battered womens shelter or a teenage pregnancy support center. Maybe there are mothers

Mothers Day Outing

Annual Mothers Day Outing at Myrtle Point Park Sunday, May 11th, 1 3 p.m. Bob Boxwell will lead his traditional Mothers Day Walk. Take a leisurely stroll around Myrtle Point Park. A chance to look for birds, wildflowers, animal tracks, and whatever else catches your eyes, ears or nose. Meet in the grass parking lot on the left as you enter the park. For more information call Bob at 410-3941300 many thanks, Dudley Lindsley.

who are homeless. There may even be someone right in your neighborhood who can use a helping hand. Memory jar: Create a memory jar thats filled with memories that youve had with your mother, such as the time she dressed up with you for Halloween; when you gave her the chicken pox; when she would free you from your room after punishments. Write these recollections on slips of paper and place them into the jar or other container. You can decorate the jar and print the sentiments on decorative card stock, depending upon how elaborate you want to make it. Mom can pull out a slip of paper every day and be treated to wonderful memories. Video commentary: Take out the video camera and interview children in the family of all ages. Ask them what they love and cherish most about their mother. The video can include tips of advice, passed-down recipes and other family traditions. Watch the video on Mothers Day as a family. Or Mom can pop it in anytime she needs a pick-me-up.

Photo scrapbook: Gather loose pictures that youve taken through the years. Compile a scrapbook album of your favorite moments. Dont forget new moms: Send flowers or a gift to a new mother in the family. Itll mean a considerable amount to her, even if you arent her child. Crafts for young kids: Handcrafted gifts are par for the course with young children. A clever idea is for Dad or an older sibling to help a young child trace his or her hands on a piece of construction paper. Cut out the hands and poke a hole in each paper hand. Attach a long length of string to each hand, representing the outstretched arms of the child. Enclose the hands with a note indicating that these hands show that: I Love You This Much, Mom. There are many other ideas for telling Mom how special she is. Naturally, store-bought gifts, child-made breakfast or dinner, a meal out at a restaurant, or even a mother-child day planned are wonderful suggestions.

Public Health Heroes

Continued from page B- ways to save energy and preserve the environment. The club hosted several all-campus events that drew community and media attention to global warming. For example, the Polar Bear Splash. Dozens of students dashed in and out of an icy St. Marys River in January during Focus the Nation week, a student-driven, nationwide effort to call attention to climate change. Members of SEAC were also instrumental in supporting the installation of a geothermal energy system in the Colleges River Center and in efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling on campus. Randy Larsen, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at the College, gave the awards breakfast keynote address. William B. Icenhower, St. Marys County health officer, and Daryl Calvano, director of the countys En-

vironmental Health Services, presented the students with a Public Health Hero certificate. Earlier in Public Health Week, SEAC member Chelsea Howard-Foley and Kelly Schroeder, the Colleges assistant dean of students, joined county students of all ages for a proclamation reading on environmental health at a St. Marys County Commissioners meeting.

Catfish FRYday
Catfish FRYday sponsored by VFW Post 2632 Ladies Auxiliary. When: 2nd Friday of the month beginning May 9, 5 - 8 p.m. Where: VFW Post 2632, Three Notch Rd. (just south of Wildewood Shopping Center). Catfish filets served with cole slaw, fries and hushpuppies for $9. Open to the public. Thanks to all of you for your participation and support. We couldnt continue our programs to benefit the troops, the veterans and their families and the community without you.

Jeff Miller Live At Room With A Brew

FIRST FRIDAY MAY 2, 2008 First Fridays Gallery Crawl takes place in Leonardtown every first Friday of each month. Local businesses stay open later, and many offer special events. At Room with a Brew there will be live music from 7-10 p.m. Room with a Brew is located on Route 5 across from Leonardtown High School and the Tech Center, next to the St. Marys County Fair Grounds at 23976 Pt. Lookout Rd. We serve coffee and espresso in the true Italian tradition, as well as smoothies, chai teas, soda and other beverages. We also serve muffins, scones, cookies, and other delicious pastries. For more information please call 301-475-8811 or check our web site at www.roomwithabrew.com.

Mothers Day Gift Making Workshop

Come make a special, one of a kind gift just for mom by Mothers Day! We have two workshops for you! Saturday May 3, & Saturday May 10, 2008 1 3 p.m. Ages 5 and older with parent or guardian $10.00 per person, supplies included. Room with a Brew is located on Route 5 across from Leonardtown High School and the Tech Center, next to the St. Marys County Fair Grounds at 23976 Pt. Lookout Rd. We serve coffee and espresso in the true Italian tradition, as well as smoothies, chai teas, soda and other beverages. We also serve muffins, scones, cookies, and other delicious pastries. For more information please call 301-475-8811 or check our web site at www.roomwithabrew.com

47th Annual Carnival

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its 47th annual carnival on June 12-15 and June 19-22, 2008. The carnival will be open 7 11 p.m. nightly and Sundays 6 10 p.m. Rides will be provided by M & M Amusements. Ride all night bracelets will be available every night. Single tickets will be available. Come join us for an exciting evening of games, bingo, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, sodas, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, funnel cakes, etc. Raffle tickets for nightly and last night prizes will be available at $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Last night of the carnival there will be a cash raffle for $200.00, $300.00, $500.00 and $1000.00. To win nightly and last night prizes you need to be present. Presence is not required to win the cash raffle. For more info, please call 301-884-8602.

Critter Corner
Pets and the Economy
You hear about the state of the economy every day on the news-businesses are laying off employees, and the price of gas and groceries keeps going up. The main stories about the economy involve the housing market and the large number of foreclosures that are occurring. Unfortunately, more stories are coming out about people leaving their pets behind when they foreclose on their homes. The Tri-County Animal Shelter would like pet owners to know that if they are facing the prospect o f losing their home a n d either cannot take their pet with them to their new location or can no longer afford to keep their pet, then arrangements need to be made in advance for the care of their pet. From a legal standpoint, the St. Marys County Animal Control Ordinance specifically states that it is a violation of the ordinance to abandon any animal, regardless of intent. It is also a violation of the ordinance to fail to provide food, water and proper care of an animal. Pet owners may be fined and face criminal charges for violating the ordinance. As a matter of compassion, there is never a valid reason to abandon an animal and leave him to fend for himself. If you lock an animal inside a building, that animal has no way to get proper food and water or a clean place to live. It is only by chance that someone finds your pet before its too late and the unthinkable happens. Whatever the reason, if you can no longer keep your pet, please turn them into your local shelter or contact an animal rescue group. Check with your neighbors or family members to see if they can either keep your pet until you are back on your feet financially, or are willing to take over permanent care of your pet. For neighbors who know of a family with a pet that has moved out and the home is vacant, please pay attention for possible sights and sounds that the animal may have been left behind. If you believe this has happened, contact the local authorities or the responsible real estate company or bank if a sign has been posted on the property. You may just save an animals life.

LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Libraries will be closed May 9 for Staff and Volunteer Day
All three branches will be closed on Friday, May 9, for the Annual Staff and Volunteer Day. The Internet branch, www.stmalib.org, will be open for customers to renew books, search the catalog, download audio books and movies, and conduct research using the librarys databases.

Jason Babcock to be featured speaker at FOL Annual Dinner

Reporter, Jason Babcock, will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Library Annual Dinner on May 12 at Caf des Artistes in Leonardtown. Babcock will describe the everyday trials and tribulations of working for a community newspaper. Reservations for the dinner are due May 6. Information and reservation forms are available at the libraries or online at www.stmalib.org, click on Friends of the Library.

Wassup for teens?

Teens are invited to hang out with other teens, play Wii, munch on snacks, discuss books and plan teen library programs at the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings. The meetings will be at 4 p.m. on May 6 at Lexington Park and at 5 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and at 5:30 p.m. at Leonardtown on May 8.

Spring storytimes to end May 8

An evening storytime is scheduled at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Children and parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to experience a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English at Lexington Parks evening storytime scheduled on May 7. Spring storytimes will end on May 8. Summer storytimes will begin June 23.

Enjoy reading fun with your little ones

Parents and caregivers can drop in between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to participate in reading activities with their children at the Side-bySide Reading Fun programs scheduled on May 12 at Leonardtown, May 13 at Lexington Park and May 14 at Charlotte Hall. The programs are free and geared for children 3 to 7 years old. Registration is requested.

Drop in for a book discussion

Readers can drop in for any of the following book discussions: Jane Austens book, Emma on May 5, 7 p.m. at Charlotte Hall; Willa Cathers book, My Antonia on May 12, 6 p.m. at Lexington Park; and. Robert Fitzgeralds translation of The Odyssey on May 15, 7 p.m. at Leonardtown.

Charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assaulting a deputy

On April 27, 2008 at approximately 1:00 am Deputy Michael George was assisting with traffic control as Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was replacing a power pole on St. Johns Road in Hollywood, Maryland. George heard a woman, later identified as Rebecca Irene Shaw, 38, of Lexington Park scream. Shaw ran towards Georges vehicle and ran into Deputy Georges vehicle causing a dent. George attempted to talk to. Shaw to determine what was going on.. Shaw was

very uncooperative, screamed profanity and cursed George. Shaws balance was poor as she attempted to walk and had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath and person. Shaw refused to calm down and continued to yell profanity. Shaws yelling and profanity caught the attention of the SMECO employees as they tried to work. George told. Shaw she was under arrest and as he attempted to handcuff her, Shaw allegedly attempted to pull away and flee. George placed Shaw on the ground and Shaw continued to resist by allegedly kicking George. Shaw was handcuffed and continued to try to pull away from George. Shaw was charged with dis-

orderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault and destruction of property.

Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance marijuana:

On April 27, 2008 at approximately 2:30 am Deputy Scott Ruest observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the rear parking lot of the WaWa in Lexington Park. The vehicle was running, the headlights on and the driver, identified as Michael Troy Langley, Jr., 22, of Leonardtown was sitting in the drivers seat asleep. Ru-

est attempted to get Langleys attention by knocking on the drivers door but Langley did not respond. The door to the vehicle was unlocked so Ruest opened the door to check Langleys welfare. In the vehicle, Ruest observed a bottle containing an alcoholic beverage half full in the center console. Deputy Ruest had Langley exit the vehicle. Through Ruests investigation he discovered Langley to be in possession of a controlled dangerous substance marijuana. Langley was arrested for possession of marijuana. Search incident to the arrest revealed a glass CDS smoking device on Langleys person. Langley was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous sub-

stance marijuana and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia.

Charged with burglary, drug possession

On April 23, 2008 through April 26, 2008 Cassandra Bechas, 46, of Virginia Beach, Virginia allegedly broke into the victims residence located on Old Great Mills Road in Great Mills. Bechas and the victim had been in a relationship but the relationship had ended and the victim told Bechas she was not permitted back in his residence. A witness saw Bechas in the victims residence on April 26

and confronted her. The witness was familiar with the victims residence and observed a computer to be missing from the residence. The witness located Bechas vehicle and observed the computer to be in Bechass vehicle. Deputy James Magiure located Bechas and observed the victims computer in. Bechas vehicle. Bechas was arrested for the burglary and theft. Search incident to the arrest revealed a cigarette containing suspected crack cocaine stuffed in the filter. Bechas was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance crack cocaine.

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Quick and Easy Finger Food

When it comes to hosting parties, food is almost always the chief consideration. For some, leaving the leg work to the local caterer is the way to go, freeing hosts to enjoy the party as much as their guests. For those who like to add a more personal touch to their parties, cooking for guests is the ideal method in which to do so. If youre among the masses who like to do their own cooking for guests, consider the following quick and easy appetizer recipe for Minced Chicken in Lettuce Cups from Peggy Knickerbockers Simple Soires (Stewart, Tabori & Chang).

Sudoku

Minced Chicken in Lettuce Cups

Serves 6 to 8 10 3 2 2 2 3 3 dried black Chinese mushrooms tablespoons peanut oil tablespoons minced ginger cloves garlic, minced pounds ground chicken, (14 pound per person) tablespoons Chinese rice wine tablespoons dark mushroom soy sauce 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce 14 cup oyster sauce 4 scallions, white part only, trimmed and minced 13 cup pine nuts, roasted 6 to 10 iceberg lettuce leaves, cut into manageable cups for holding in the hand Freshly ground white pepper
Though the entre is important, a delicious appetizer such as Minced Chicken in Lettuce Cups could leave a great impression on your guests.

Soak mushrooms in a bowl of hot water until soft, about an hour. Remove from the soaking water and trim off the stems. Discard the water and the stems. Finely chop the mushroom caps and set aside. In a wok or large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry, breaking the meat up with a metal spatula until it is no longer raw, about 2 minutes. Add the rice wine, soy sauces, oyster sauce, white pepper, and reserved mushrooms, and stir-fry for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and add the scallions and pine nuts. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups on a large platter. Serve hot.

Heres How It Works:

Kids Corner

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

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62. Description of restful sleep 67. Detain in a bay 68. Links 69. A federally chartered savings bank 70. ____son: hat brand

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1. Data speed measure 2. Sun exposure keratosis 3. Yahoo News cartoonist Drew 4. Vietnamese Islands Con ___ 5. Determine the sum of 6. A young bear 7. Small integer 8. Rainbow effect 9. Liquefied natural gas 10. Typical geese 11. For a short time 13. __ Paulo, city 14. Airborne (abbr.) 15. Skin lesions 19. Rumsfeld was director 21. Japanese island 23. Fixed in ones purpose 24. Fr. polynesian island (x2)

Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions

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This 5 year old gorgeous 3 BR/2.5 bath Colonial home is in a friendly community that youve been looking for! Hardwood floor, formal living and dining rooms, large family room. Large eatin kitchen with a large center island and cabinets galore. French doors that open to a private yard and a 12X14 patio off the kitchen that is great for entertaining. Laundry room upstairs near the bedrooms for easy access. Two-car garage with remote garage door openers. Ceiling fans and every bedroom has a large walk-in closet. Basement that is perfect for watching the game or just hanging out. This energy efficient home has gas heat/hot water and electric appliances. Save gas and time to get to work, near NAS Pax River and all the new shopping! 1 yr. lease min. Pets considered, non-smoking. Deposit $1500 Rent $1650. No Sec 8. Call today! 301-737-6116. Two-year young energyefficient home with Andersen windows and pergo flooring. Large deck on the rear provides beautiful evenings watching the deer in the backyard and cool mornings on the front porch. Off-street parking, community pool and water access provide for hours of weekend enjoyment. High-efficiency heat pump with bi-annual service contract is meticulously maintained to provide the very best efficiency for your heating and cooling. No Section 8, no pets. Call today to see this fantastic bargain. $25 application fee for credit check, minimum credit score required.... Tom 301-672-4067. $1250.

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Seeking part time bookkeeper 3 days a week for small construction company. Must know QuickBooks. Please call Rory Feicht at 240-925-0535. Part time 15-25 hours per week including Saturdays, located in Northern Calvert County. We are seeking a well rounded, responsible, upbeat person who understands how to make others feel special. Youll be a one person show and depend on your terrific communication/organizational skills. We need someone who isnt afraid to get their hands dirty doing the daily housekeeping chores, while presenting a professional appearance. Some basic computer knowledge necessary along with the ability to initiate action on your own. If you can remain serene while juggling phone and client needs then you may have a place to call home. Call us for an application-410.286.3030. Custodian Needed for Annmarie Garden. Performs building cleaning and minor maintenance work (both indoors and outdoors). Work involves cleaning the inside and outside of the Arts Building at Annmarie Garden. Work requires ability to follow specific directions and guidelines. Requires person able to carefully operate around works of art, exhibits, and other delicate objects. May work alone or as part of a team. Pick up application form at office and must also submit three professional references. Very pleasant work environment! Apply today! Call Stacey Hann-Ruff 410.326.4640, or email gardendirector@chesapeake.net. Wanted someone to help on small farm. Must love animals. You must be dependable and work well independently. We pay $7.00 hour. Hours are flexible. Will work around your school schedule! Help keep farm and animals ( llamas, mini donkeys & horses, goats) neat. Also stalls cleaning and farm yard work. Great job for responsible student. Please call 410586-3068 for more information and interview. Local excavating company with jobs in the tri-county area, looking for an equipment operator with excavator experience. Must possess a valid drivers license and have transportation. Pay dependent on experience. Please call 301-475-1636.

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LDG Electronics Inc. a growing manufacturing company, needs a reliable person for the Mechanical Assembler I position. The Assembler receives partially manufactured product and performs final assembly tasks, quality assurance testing, lifting, stocking, sorting, accessorizing, and shipping of finished products. We offer in-house training and excellent benefits. If interested, please submit resumes by email, doug@ ldgelectronics.com Island Bingo Hall In Solomons Is Looking For A Few Energetic, Happy People To Sell Bingo Cards and/or Call Bingo. Must Be Able To Work Nights 5:30pm until 12:30am. Must Be At Least 17 Years Old & Have Your Own Transportation. Please Email Resume Or Call Hall 410326-9090, After 6:00pm To Set Up An Interview. Greenfield Engineering has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer. Position will evolve a current military system through the technology refresh cycle. Duties will include determining new replacement hardware through trade studies and market analysis. Develop Requirements and Engineering Change Proposal documentation, incorporate new system into the functional baseline. Assist in the acquisition of the new component. Successful candidate should have a Bachelors degree in an Engineering Field and minimum 3 years experience. Knowledge of VMEbus, Radar Systems, PMC Modules, Solid State Storage and High Speed signal processing are desired. Candidate must be US citizen and capable of obtaining a security clearance. Salary commiserate with experience. If interested, please call Lisa Weston 301-475-5305, or email weston_lisa@greenfieldeng.com. Century Pool Management has summer lifeguarding positions available in Lexington Park and Prince Frederick. These positions are at various apartment complexes and HOA pools in the area. We are looking for responsible individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of others. These positions DO NOT require previous lifeguarding experience--we will train at no charge as long as a person works a minimum number of hours throughout the summer season. Positions are both full time and part time. Lifeguards are required to do the following: scan assigned zones, perform professional rescuer duties, keep the facility clean, come to work on time and provide good guest service. You must be 16 years of age to be a Century Lifeguard.Interested candidates should pply online at www.centurypool.com or call us at 301-231-8999. We are looking for a full time Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our busy corporation that practices in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Medical Malpractice. This person must be a professional and personable individual who makes a good appearance, and has strong communication skills. This person must also be able to type, have knowledge of Microsoft Office and a general understanding of confidentiality. No other experience is needed as we would prefer to train our employees to perfection. Call Shannon Johnson 301-932-4357. Personalized Therapy, LLC is looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic individual who is interested in a rewarding and exciting job in the Allied Health Field!!!! DESCRIPTION: The Technician provides services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a licensed Occupational/Physical Therapist. DUTIES: Assists Therapists to maintain patient flow and care. Assists patients with exercise programs Assist Therapists with treatment setup in performing therapy modalities under the Therapists supervision and guidance Cleans equipment after use and cleans and prepares treatment rooms for next patient Assists as needed with various office duties (answer phones, schedule patients, etc.) Assists with overall cleanliness of the facility. REQUIREMENTS: Dynamic, friendly, upbeat and professional. Team-player with great customer service skills. Able to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast paced environment, and has evening availability. Minimum of 1 years experience working in an Occupational/Physical Therapy facility or other Healthcare related field. WORK HOURS: Mon Fri 12:00-7:00 pm. Email getsons4@aol.com. Dais Asian Massage is profetional massage therapy and looking for LMT or RMP and Facial tech full time and part time to practice in new location. New grads are welcome! Must be licensed, have own liability and workers comp. insurance,and willing to sign a noncompete agreement. commision and benefits depened on the experience. email to dainan at Nancyranch@yahoo.com or call 301 904 8794 for more information. We are a local neighborhood Bar seeking musicians who want exposure and experience playing in front of a crowd.We are also seeking Bartenders and Cashiers. Must be able to work days,nights,holidays and weekends. Must have some experience. If interested contact Kim or David at 301-994-0772.

VEHICLES
1994 Mitsubishi Galant es. This car runs good but needs trans work. The auto trans needs clutches. Would make a great cheap first car or use for parts. The paint is a bit faded, the interior is great. Has the economical 2.4l 4 cyl, nice clean engine. Just dont need the car anymore. $500 Call Devin 410 610-6042. 2001 Ford Lightning, new condition, 10,200 miles, garage kept, over $7,000 in extras, $19,500. Call 301-373-5247 Spring is here! Dont miss out on this 2004 Mustang GT 40th AnniversaryEd Convertible. 4.6 liter V8 FI SOHC engine. Oil changed religiously. 22mpg. Only 27,000 adult driven/pampered miles. Fully loaded with 40TH anniversary-Pkg, automatic trans, power seat, power windows, power locks. Fog lights, cold AC. Premium Mach 1, 6 disk in dash CD player. Rear spoiler, 17 5 spoke wheels. Bright yellow exterior, black top/leather interior. Super clean, Adult owned/driven. Garage kept. Only driven on good days. Real head turner. Too many toys! Pics available by request. Serious Inquires only. No joy riders! $17,900 obo. Ask for Jeff, 240-298-1958. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. Great family vehicle. Seats 9 passengers. Excellent condition. Contact Ricky at 301-2900354 for further information. Price: $16,000. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier in great shape! Must see to appreciate! Upgraded stereo with MP3 accessories all included. Runs great! call or email for appointment at grgleason@fedex.com or 301472-4136 no calls after 9 pm please. Price: $1750 OBO. 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. All wheel drive, tan leather, AC, heated seats, 2nd row captain chairs, am/fm/cd, mostly garaged, some dings and scratches, VA inspection completed 01/2008, been realiable, good tires, no drips. Photos can be e-mailed to you upon request. e-mail: csquare67@yahoo.com or phone 540 663-2825. Price: $2100.

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2006 Suzuki RMZ 450. Great Bike, really fast. All Stock, only rode a few times last year and rode in yard this year twice. I have a few new spark plugs, and oil filters for the bike that go with it. I also have a stand I can toss in the deal. Call 301757-6550 Work Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM or Call 240-298-1241 Cell any other time. Price: $4500 OBO. 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 2007 Suzuki GSXR600. This Blue and white GSXR is broken in and ready for the road. Bike is in perfect order with a clear title and only 1900 miles. I have added Rear fender delete kit with LED license plate lights, Frame slides, Front fork sliders, and rear fork sliders. Also added blue LED accent kit, which makes the bike look awesome at night. The 1000-mile maintenance was done with all Suzuki Products. I am selling the bike because the wife said it has to go. My loss will be your gain. The break in schedule is for 1600 miles, so it is just broke in. 301-3995164. Price: $7699. FOR SALE: 2003 Anniversary Edition Heritage Softail Classic FLSTCI. $13,495 OBO. Garage kept, Vance / Hines Exhaust W/Stage 1 kit, Lots of Chrome, All Service Performed by Harley Davidson 13,400 miles, all replaced original parts kept for restore to original. Call 410-286-5460. 2006 Kawasaki KLX. Great Bike for a young man or women. Garage kept, oil changed on a regular basis, and filter cleaned after ever ride. New rear brakes and brake ride. Call 240-4349120. Price: $1500 OBO. 2001 Suzuki JR 50. Very low hours, gently ridden. Excellent condition. Great starter bike. $675. Call 301-266-6342.

CHILD CARE
Looking for a live-in Nanny from 16 June - 22 August for 6 and 8 year old girls. I prefer you have your own vehicle and I will provide additional gas money for trips with the kids. $150 a week. You will NOT be working an 8 hour day or weekends. Prior child care experience and references required. Please email me if you are interested. angela.m.ross@ usmc.mil. I am a registered childcare provider located off Chancelors Run Rd. I have an immediate infant and toddlers openings. I am CPR, and First AID certified. I provide breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks per day. I am open Monday thru Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, I am in the Carver school district and 5 min. from Pax River Base. I offer a learning curriculum include A,B,C and 1,2,3, and art and crafts, also I have a huge indoor and outdoor play area with appropriate toys for all ages. Please if interested feel free to call for an interview at 301-737-4958.

REAL ESTATE
This like new eight year old Colonial features a 1.09 Ac. corner lot on Stoney Run Dr. and Flat Iron Rd. It also features four bedrooms (with an extra large Master and guest bed room), two and-half baths, two car attached garage, 10 x16 deck, covered front porch, and two Amish built sheds (One inside the partial fenced yard with elect/heat we used for our dog house). The lot is nicely landscaped with a secet garden. This is a one owner Model home which featured Kohler bathroom fixtures. The Master Bathroom boats a private bath with large whirlpool tub and separate shower and walk-in closet. Other details include a formal dinning room with French doors, chair rails, molding and an antique chandelier (it conveys). The family room features a masonry fireplace with an antique mantle (it also conveys). It also features an open kitchen with recent upgrades: tile floors, new double sinks recessed under granit counter tops and like new refigerator, stove, and dish washer. In addition to the kitchen upgrades we put in hardwood floors downstairs, hall, and Master bed room. With new carpets in the other three bed rooms and freshly painted this home is ready to move into! For more information, please call Robert Metcalf 301-8635090 ext. 400. Price: $425,000. This rambler is a Must See, features a master suite and a master bath with a Jacuzzi tub and all ceramic tile. This home comes equipped with two additional bedrooms, another bath, living room, kitchen, and dining room. The back yard has a deck, garden and one car garage. Attached to the home is a one car, carport. A brand new carrier AC/Heating unit was installed in August of 2006 (all electric no oil). This home is in a quite and beautiful neighborhood. Please call Mary or Denny Grube at 240-538-1031 or 301-8669160 to make an appointment or you can email us at mkgrube@smcm. edu. Offering $10,000 in closing help and if closing help is not needed price can be negotiated. This home is a beauty, please call today! Price: $290,000 with $10,000 closing help. Spectacular Low Maintenance Waterfront living at its best. This like new Duplex features private pier, boat slip, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, seperate tub and shower in the Mstr Br, 2 car garage, and landscaping maintenance. The enclosed back porch with ceramic tile along with an attached open deck has an amazing view of St.Georges Creek and the upper deck has a beautiful view of the Potomac River. Close to a Park and Beach. A must see ! If interested, and for any further information, please call Larry Day 301-994-0797. Price: $600,000.

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PRICE REDUCED Beautiful remodeled rambler on 2.28 Acres with great views!! Currently the 4th bedroom (unofficial) is designed with a linoleum area for a full bathroom and closet to be built. We added on 560 sq. feet just over 2 years ago and replaced the roof and siding. The addition created a Family/Play room and the 4th bedroom and future full bathroom and closet. We remodeled the entire kitchen with new linoleum, new cabinets, and appliances within the last 5 years. We just had new carpet placed in the living room and hallway. The full bath was remodeled within the last 2 years and the half bath was just remodeled last month. The house is nicely situated in the middle of the 2.28 acres of land with great views from the rear deck of a pond and is in a nice and quiet neighborhood. The kitchen and dining room are combined, a living room, family room, 3-4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with the potential for another full bath. Located just 1 mile from the intersection of Rte 234 and Rte 242 towards Chopticon High School. Call 301997-0889 for more information, and to schedule a viewing. Price: $320,000. Town Creek-3 Bedroom 2 bath ranch style home on 1 acre, large back yard, finished basement, hardwood floors, fireplace, updated kitchen and new heating and air system. Please call 301-481-9239. Price: $241,000. Almost new home for sale in great location in Hollywood. House has hardwood floors, ceramic tile, custom paint, 20x12 screened in porch, 60x6 front proch, blacktop driveway, custom landscaping and 8x12 storage shed. Home also has a 1000 sq foot fully applianced 2 year new in law apartment which is currently being rented by tenants. Apartment is totally self contained with washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, over range microwave and has seperate entrance. Apartment has two large bedrooms with large closets, one full bathroom and a really large open living room and kitchen. Great opportunity for extra income, elderly family members or just for more living space for family. Huge 28x32 garage with 2 bays with automatic garage door openers. If interested call @ 240-925-9997 for appointment or viewing. Price: $425,000.

GENERAL MERchANdiSE
Sofa and Love Seat FOR SALE. This is a great set built strong and sturdy cream or beige in color. Very good condition, purchased at Marlo about 6 years ago. The material was treated with Scotch Guard by Marlo to prevent stains. Its been in climate controlled storage for about a year. If interested call (301) 7371380. Price: $500. Dining room table with table protector, 4 chairs, and center leaf. $500 obo. Call 240-475-7724.

APARTMENT RENTALS
Apartment in single family home on 4.5 acres. $1150 plus split of utilities. Private driveway, Off of Poorhouse Road. Kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Call Katie at 301-609-9526. If you also email me at K r ys t le1345@ ya ho o. com. Please call or email with any questions. No Pets and No Smoking. Clements - Chaptico area. 2 Bdrm Basement Apt. $800 a mth/$800 sec. dep. 301-769-3384 We are offering for rent a fully furnished one bedroom, one bath basement apartment with private entrance. Our home is located on 5+ acres in Hughesville, MD on Lake Jameson. Professional single occupancy, non-smoker, and no pets. Available May 1st. Serious inquires may call 301-274-7185. Price: $1000 utilities incl. Seeking a female to share my apartment until November when the lease is up. You do have the option to take the lease on yourself or find another roommate. I have a small dog so you must be an animal lover. Pets are welcomed on a case by case basis. My old roommate had the living room furniture so if you have that to bring along that would be great, if not a futon will make do. Please let me know asap if interested or you need to know other information. $ 472. 240-431-3191.

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