The County Times 2008-04-10 B Section

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The County Times

Raiders Rally For Fifth Win In A RowThree-Run Seventh Inning Upends NorthernBy Chris StevensStaff Writer

LEONARDTOWN – For six innings Friday afternoon, the Leonardtown baseball team strug-gled to mount any kind of offense against Northern High School.

They were able to save their best for last, though; scoring all their runs in the bottom of the sev-enth and capturing a thrilling 3-2 win over the Patriots in Southern Maryland Athletic Conference baseball action.

“We wanted to take advantage of any mistakes [Northern] made,” Raiders coach Ray Sapp said. “It just seemed to have a snowball ef-fect. Any win is a good win.”

The Raiders (5-2 overall, 3-0 SMAC) could get only two hits through their first six turns at bat. They picked up two in the seventh, and with the help of two Patriot throwing errors, they came away with their fifth straight win.

The final rally started when Ryan Dishman reached on an er-ror, and a wild pitch eventually sent him to third. He scored on a double by Brady Jameson, who came home to tie the game after Ryan Mercier laid down a bunt that was also thrown away by Northern (0-5 on the season). With the bases loaded and no outs recorded, ju-nior second baseman John Porter slapped a single through the right side of the drawn-in infield and se-nior catcher Andrew Burgess trot-ted home for the game-winner.

Before the dramatic seventh inning, the Raiders got solid pitch-ing from seniors Kevin Miles and Artie Hinaman, who combined to strike out 11 Northern batters and walk only two.

“They did a great job of throw-ing strikes today,” Sapp said. “It’s easier to play defense when you don’t have runners on base, and they did a good job.”

Hinaman, who took over for

Miles in the top of the sixth, stayed fresh by throwing pitches to a teammate from the second inning

on. He locked down Northern with

Kevin Miles struck out seven batters in five innings of work Friday afternoon.Photo By Chris Stevens

Knights Handle GonzagaBy Chris StevensStaff Writer

Tough non-conference sched-ules are big in the eyes of St. Mary’s Ryken boys’ lacrosse coach John Sothoron.

“You’re only as good as your competition,” Sothoron said after his Knights defeated Washington Catholic Athletic Conference foe Gonzaga College High School 13-6 Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C. “Those games helped us get ready for Gonzaga.”

Three of the Knights’ first five games were played against perenni-al powers in the state of Maryland, such as St. Mary’s of Annapolis, Landon and St. Albans. With con-ference play now in full swing, So-thoron thinks his team is ready to defend the WCAC title.

“[The schedule] is what’s helped us; we are battle tested,” he said. “If you play a bunch of teams you can blow out, then it does nothing for you.”

Addison Goodleigh scored four goals to pace the Knights (3-3 over-all, 1-0 WCAC) while Zack Angel

By Chris StevensStaff Writer

St. Mary’s Ryken boys’ lacrosse coach John Sothoron has a story he likes to tell, one that he feels sums up the personality and desire of se-nior attacker Kyle Yates.

With a broken bone in his foot, Yates, who wasn’t even a starter at the beginning of the 2007 season, scored three goals on three shots in the Knights’ Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship game win over DeMatha last sea-son, making the Knights first time WCAC champions, not to mention the first team in a decade other than DeMatha to claim the league crown.

“He played in pain for weeks and never complained,” Sothoron said admirably of Yates, who on Thursday signed a letter of intent to play college lacrosse at Mount St. Mary’s. “He’s a hard worker and a pleasure to coach.”

Yates, who to date is the sixth Knight senior to sign a scholarship to play college lacrosse, credits the Ryken program with his success.

“It’s really helped my level of play, Coach was there for the re-cruiting, so it’s really helped me out,” he said.

Yates Signs with Mount St. Mary’s

Chopticon Girls Hold Off CalvertBy Chris StevensStaff Writer

After Calvert High School scored first in Thursday afternoon’s Southern Maryland Athletic Con-ference girls’ lacrosse match, Chop-ticon head coach Judy Evans imme-diately called time and proceeded to

give her players some sound words of advice…in stereo.

“I just wanted them to get men-tally focused,” Evans said after the Braves got on track and came away with a soggy 8-6 victory over the Cavaliers at Chopticon High School.

Senior midfielder Charlotte But-ters led the charge with three goals and two assists while fellow senior Jessie Hall added two goals and two

See Ryken Lacrosse page B-3See Raiders Baseball page B-2 See Yates page B-3

See Braves Lacrosse page B-2

Sierra Clearwater is ready to defend the Braves’ net.

Chopticon’s Charlotte Butters scored three goals and handed out two assists in the Braves’ 8-6 win over Calvert Thursday afternoon.Photo By Chris Stevens

Photo By Chris Stevens

Photo By Chris StevensPhoto Courtesy of Mary Sothoron

Andrew Wascavage, shown here in action against Landon High, stopped 14 shots in St. Mary’s Ryken’s 13-6 win at Gonzaga Friday afternoon.

By Chris StevensStaff Writer

The atmosphere in Brian Weisner’s math class-room Tuesday afternoon was what one could expect if they had followed the Great Mills girls’ basketball team all season long; Relaxed, easygoing, and full of humor, yet full of thought and honesty.

Hornet Girls Reflect On Season, Conference Honors

See Season Overview page B-3

Brian Weisner, shown talking to guard Leigha Tudder in Janu-ary, won SMAC coach of the year honors for the Hornets’ 24-win season.

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assists for Chopticon, who with the win improved to 3-1 on the season and 1-0 in SMAC play.

After the Cavaliers drew first blood, the Braves scored three goals in a span of 3:26, two of which came from Butters.

After Calvert rallied to knot the score at four go-ing into the second half, the Braves out-scored the Cavaliers four to two in the second half and were able to eat up enough time to seal the victory.

“They’re going to have to be able to put the ball in the net and play good defense if we want to reach our goals,” Evans said. “It’s one of 10 games we have to win in conference, so we take it game by game.”

four strikeouts, including working his way out of a two on, no-out jam in the top of the seventh.

“These are the games we have to win,” Hinaman said. “Each game is important; we have to want to win them all.”

“Both guys threw strikes today, that’s what we’ve been preaching to all of our pitchers,” said Burgess, who had one of four Leonardtown hits with a double in the bottom of the second.

For the Raiders, who finished next to the bottom in the confer-ence last season, getting off to a fast start was important.

Friday’s win was their fifth of the season, nearly equaling 2007’s total of six wins with more than half the season remaining.

“I was hoping we got off to a good start,” Sapp said, citing the fact that the Raiders won three games quickly last season and tailed off from that point. “These guys are doing a lot more of the little things it takes to win.”

“It’s unbelievable were we are,” Andrew Burgess added. “We’re just making the plays and executing at the right time.”

Spring High School Sports Schedules 04/10/08-04/16/08

Baseball

Friday April 11th

Thomas Stone at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m.Patuxent at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m.Chopticon at La Plata, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday April 12th

St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Coun-sel, 1:00 p.m.

Monday April 14th

Leonardtown at Northern, 4:30 p.m.Chopticon at Calvert, 4:30 p.m.St. Mary’s Ryken at Bishop Mc-Namara, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 15th

Bishop Ireton at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday April 16th

St. Mary’s Ryken at St. John’s, 4:00 p.m.Thomas Stone at Chopticon, 4:30 p.m.Great Mills at McDonough, 4:30 p.m.Huntingtown at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m.

Softball

Thursday April 10th

Bishop McNamara at St. Mary’s Ryken, 3:30 p.m.

Friday April 11th

St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Coun-sel, 3:30 p.m.Patuxent at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m.Thomas Stone at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m.Chopticon at La Plata, 4:30 p.m.

Monday April 14th

Holy Cross at St. Mary’s Ryken, 3:30 p.m.Leonardtown at Northern, 4:30 p.m.Chopticon at Calvert, 4:30 p.m.


Bishop O’Connell at St. Mary’s Ryken, 3:30 p.m.Thomas Stone at Chopticon, 4:30 p.m.Great Mills at McDonough, 4:30 p.m.Huntingtown at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m.

Boys’ Lacrosse

Thursday April 10th

Great Mills at Chopticon, 4:30 p.m.

Friday April 11th

Bishop Ireton at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.Leonardtown at Patuxent, 6:30 p.m.

Monday April 14th

Chopticon at Northern, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 15th

St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Coun-sel, 6:00 p.m.Great Mills at Leonardtown, 6:30 p.m.


Chopticon at Pikesville, 6:00 p.m.

Girls’ Lacrosse

Thursday April 10th

Chopticon at Great Mills, 6:30 p.m.Patuxent at Leonardtown, 6:30 p.m.

Friday April 11th

St. Mary’s Ryken at Bishop Ire-ton, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 15th

Good Counsel at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.Northern at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m.Leonardtown at Great Mills, 6:30 p.m.

Tennis

Friday April 11th

Leonardtown at Patuxent, 4:00 p.m.La Plata at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m.Great Mills at Thomas Stone, 4:00 p.m.

Monday April 14th

Northern at Leonardtown, 4:00 p.m.Calvert at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m.


Chopticon at Thomas Stone, 4:00 p.m.McDonough at Great Mills, 4:00 p.m.Leonardtown at Huntingtown, 4:00 p.m.

Track and Field

Saturday April 12th

Southern Maryland Classic at North Point

Tuesday April 15th

Patuxent/Great Mills at Calvert, 4:00 p.m.Chopticon/Leonardtown at Westlake, 4:00 p.m.St. Mary’s Ryken at Calvert, 4:00 p.m.

Golf

Thursday April 10th

Bishop O’Connell vs. St. Mary’s Ryken at Breton Bay Golf Club, 3:15 p.m.

Monday April 14th

Good Counsel vs. St. Mary’s Ryken at Breton Bay Golf Club, 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday April 15th

Bullis vs. St. Mary’s Ryken at Breton Bay Golf Club, 3:15 p.m.

Braves LacrosseContinued from page B-�

Raiders BaseballContinued from page B-�

The Raiders’ celebrate their come-from-behind victory over Northern Friday Afternoon.

Raiders catcher Andrew Burgess grabs one of Kevin Miles’ seven strikeouts in Leonard-town’s 3-2 win over Northern High School.







Chopticon’s Brittany Boltz moves the ball upfield.

Chopticon’s defense was part of the reason for an 8-6 win over Calvert Thursday afternoon.

The Braves’ Sierra Clearwater (12) and Allison Hancock keep watch over a Calvert ball-handler.

Led by winning pitcher Artie Hinaman, the Leonardtown Raiders run to congratulate John Porter, who knocked in the winning run in Friday’s game.

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Between bantering back and forth about high points and low points in the season, Weisner, the SMAC coach of the year and four of his play-ers who earned all-confer-ence honors (Ashley Lindsey, Megan Matheny, Corleda Naylor and Shamara Adams) were happy to talk about the recently-completed season, which saw them fighting for the state title on the campus of UMBC.

“It’s a nice honor, but you don’t get into coaching to win awards,” Weisner said. “My assistants have done a heck of a job, and the players are ex-ecuting what you want done on the court. It was a pleasure to coach this team.”

Said team, led by Lind-sey, the conference’s Most Outstanding Player, won 24 games (losing just two) and appeared in the state semi-finals for the first time since 1990. Lindsey, a senior for-ward, was modest about win-ning the award. “I think I had a better year last year than this year,” she said. “I don’t think I deserve it, but I was happy when I won it.”

The 2007-2008 sea-son was the culmination of a building process, which Weisner says goes back to the 2005-2006 season when a team that featured three fresh-man and two sophomores as a starting unit won 12 games, a successful season in his eyes. “We were so young,” he ex-plains, “that I would take ex-ception to anyone thinking it wasn’t a success.” Building a championship team from scratch evoked different feel-ings across the board.

“Great,” said Adams.“Phenomenal,” added

Corleda Naylor.“Cool,” Lindsey

responded.“I would say tiring,” Weis-

ner chimed in and the laughter began again.

After winning the con-ference last year and losing to Largo in the regional final, the returning girls knew how they felt and didn’t want to experience that feeling this season. “We were like ‘oh no, this is not happening again,’” said Adams, the team’s lead-ing scorer and starting point guard. Lindsey agreed. “We

couldn’t believe that was hap-pening. We were tied at the half…” and the recollections of the game that got away be-gan. With that in mind, Great Mills came back with a differ-ent focus and a relaxed rela-tionship with their coach.

“They’ll tell you if they don’t want to do a drill twice, so we had some brand new drills and some other ones that were beneficial,” Weis-ner explains. “If you do the same thing every day, they get bored, and I get bored.”

There was little boredom as the team won its first 21 games before dropping the regular season finale to Lack-ey, a bus ride home that Ad-ams feels explains the team’s unflappable confidence and belief in each other. “We were singing on the ride home like we had just won the game,” she said of the 55-38 defeat that the Hornets would avenge in the regional final just 10 days later. “That game really defines our bond, we felt we were going to be alright.”

Matheny, one of six grad-uating seniors, feels that this season is one that she won’t soon forget. “You can never forget this experience, what we’ve accomplished,” she said. I’m going to come back and support the girls when I can.”

Naylor, the quiet start-ing forward with the seem-ingly un-blockable jump shot, agrees, adding that the girls she plays with aren’t just her teammates, “these are like my sisters.”

With the historical season in the books, the returning players look forward to a new season, although they have a summer vacation and a few more marking periods in be-tween time.

“I look forward to new challenges and new experi-ences, because every season,” Shamara Adams says, “there’s something new.”

added five assists and goalie Andrew Was-cavage stopped 14 shots.

Sothorn credited several players for the key win, including sophomore face-off spe-cialist Brian Frank and senior defensive mid-

fielder Wes Jackson, who missed two days of school with the flu, but helped the Knights’ defense limit the 8-2 Purple Eagles to just six goals after they defeated Bishop McNamara 17-0 April 2.

“This is the first big step towards winning the conference,” Sothoron says. “We knocked off one of the top teams in WCAC. This was huge for our kids.”

Yates chose Mount St. Mary’s (located in Emmits-burg, Md.) over Salisbury and Catholic University be-cause he felt the school had a great lacrosse program, and

he also wanted to play Divi-sion I Lacrosse. He will get the opportunity to do so with his brother Ronnie as well as Justin Schmidt, a Ryken graduate who is currently a freshman on the Mountain-eers’ roster.

Yates feels he will bring an all-around everything to

Mount St. Mary’s, and his mother Terri agrees.

“He’s wanted to do this ever since he slept with his lacrosse helmet on the first night he got it,” she said. “He’s the kind of kid that can accomplish what he wants.”

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YatesContinued from page B-�

Ryken LacrosseContinued from page B-�

All-SMAC HonorsBoys’ Basketball

First Team

John Dickerson, Senior, Great Mills

Second Team

Derrell Armstrong, Junior, Chopticon

Girls’ Basketball

Most Outstanding Player

Ashley Lindsey, Senior, Great Mills

Coach of the year

Brian Weisner, Great Mills

First Team

Ashley Lindsey, Senior, Great MillsShamara Adams, Junior, Great MillsKirsten Olson, Junior, Leonardtown

Second Team

Megan Matheny, Senior, Great MillsCorleda Naylor, Junior, Great MillsMisty Stachowski, Junior, Leonardtown

Indoor Track

Girls’ Coach Of the Year Shawn Snyder, Leonardtown

Girls’ First Team

500 Meter Run: Alexandria Evitts, Junior, Leonardtown 1600 Meter Run: Katlyn Dil-low, Senior, Leonardtown3200 Meter Run: Jes-sica Gass, Sophomore Leonardtown 4x400 Meter Relay: Leon-ardtown (Alexandria Evitts, junior; Cara McLaughlin, freshman; Lauren Donovan, freshman; Anna Reithmaier Sprout, junior)4x800 Meter Relay: Leon-ardtown (Jessica Gass,

sophomore; Olivia Webster, senior; Adrianna Frowein, freshman; Davi Clark, junior)

Girls’ Second Team

300 Meter Dash: Alexandria Evitts, Junior, Leonardtown 500 Meter Run: Anna Re-ithmaier Sprout, Junior, Leonardtown 800 Meter Run: Davi Clark, Junior, Leonardtown 1600 Meter Run: Cara McLaughlin, Freshman, Leonardtown 3200 Meter Run: Ol-ivia Webster, Senior, Leonardtown High Jump: Lauren Jones, Senior, Great MillsLong jump: Jessica Cooke, Junior, Leonardtown 4x200 Meter Relay: Leon-ardtown (Lauren Donovan, freshman; Jessica Cooke, junior; Lindsey Egbert, freshman; Alexandria Evitts, junior)

Swimming

Boys’ First Team

100 breaststroke: Andrew Kelly, Junior, Great Mills 100 butterfly: Christopher Staley, Sophomore, Great Mills400 freestyle relay: Great Mills (Jackson Holden, freshman; Christopher Staley, sophomore; Andrew Kelly, junior; Ivan Palaroan, freshman)

Boys’ Second Team

50 freestyle: Christopher Staley, Sophomore, Great Mills200 medley relay: Great Mills (Nicholas Keenan, junior; Andrew Kelly, ju-nior; Ivan Palaroan, fresh-man; Christopher Staley, sophomore)

Girls’ First Team

50 freestyle: Justine Cavnor, Junior, Leonardtown 100 freestyle: Melissa Boughton, Freshman, Great Mills

100 backstroke: Cait-lin Branaman, Senior, Leonardtown 100 butterfly: Melissa Boughton, Freshman, Great Mills 200 freestyle: Jennifer Ray, Junior, Leonardtown 200 individual medley: Olivia Ray, Freshman, Leonardtown 500 freestyle: Brittany Cul-pepper, Leonardtown 200 medley relay: Leonar-dtown (Brittany Culpepper, junior; Olivia Ray, fresh-man; Justine Cavnor, junior; Caitlin Branaman, senior)400 freestyle relay: Leon-ardtown (Olivia Ray, fresh-man; Jennifer Ray, junior; Justine Cavnor, junior; Brit-tany Culpepper, junior)

Girls’ Second Team

100 freestyle: Justine Cavnor, Junior, Leonardtown 100 breaststroke: Brit-tany Culpepper, Junior, Leonardtown 200 freestyle: Michelle Robinson, Freshman, Leonardtown 200 individual medley: Missy Lucas, Sophomore Leonardtown500 freestyle: Olivia Ray, Freshman, Leonardtown 200 medley relay: Great Mills (Jackie Kitner, senior; Rachael Bailer, junior; Leah Hartigan, sophomore; Me-lissa Boughton, freshman)200 freestyle relay: Great Mills (Gina Holden, fresh-man; Jackie Kitner, senior; Leah Hartigan, sopho-more; Melissa Boughton, freshman)

Wrestling

First Team

135 Pounds: Sam Cannon, Senior, Chopticon

Second Team

140 Pounds: Derek Bell, Se-nior, Chopticon171 Pounds: Devin Boha-non, Senior, Leonardtown189 Pounds: T.J. Schmidt, Senior, Leonardtown

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St. Mary’s Ryken Attacker Kyle Yates, joined by his mother Terri, father Rob, Knights head coach John Sothoron, Athletic Director Mike Vosburgh and principal Rick Wood, signs his letter of intent to play college lacrosse at Mount. St. Mary’s University next season.


Season OverviewContinued from page B-�

Senior Forward Ashley Lindsey was named the conference’s most outstand-ing player by a poll of league coaches.

Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for persons 15-24 years of age. In an effort to change the driving behavior, thereby reducing the risks as-sociated with young drivers, the National Safety Council developed Alive at 25. This program zeros in on these drivers. Alive at 25 is a highly interactive four-hour pro-gram which teaches young drivers how to take control of situations by taking responsibility for their own driving behavior. The National Safety Council, a leader in driver improvement training for more than 40 years, developed Alive at 25 to specifically target drivers in this age group.

As part of efforts in Southern Maryland, Long and Foster of California, Maryland is hosting an Alive at 25 class on Saturday, April 12th beginning at 8 a.m. Registra-tion is limited to 20 students and recent classes in Calvert County have sold out well in advance. There is a $50 reg-istration fee. Call 301-862-3000 to pre-register.

Since 1995, more than 400,000 young adults have

learned life-saving defensive driving skills through Alive at 25. In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93% of Alive at 25 participants said they would change their driving behavior afterwards. Courts and schools nation-wide, including Calvert County Courts in Maryland, utilize Alive at 25 in their graduated license and violator programs.

This highly interactive four-hour program encourages young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 to take re-sponsibility for their driving behavior. Skill practices and on-the-spot defensive driving techniques help change bra-vado to confidence. Our Alive at 25 instructors use per-sonal examples and even humor to get their point across. They use workbook exercises, interactive media segments, group discussions, role-playing, and short lectures to help young drivers develop convictions and strategies that will

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organiza-tion dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. On Saturday, May 3rd, members and supporters of NAMI Southern Maryland, and mental health stakeholders, consum-ers, and advocates from throughout the region will join thousands of res-idents from across the state in NAMI Maryland’s annual NAMI WALK for the Minds of America. Gather-ing at 10:00 a.m. at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, NAMI Walk partici-pants will join forces in support of NAMI’s signature annual fund-rais-ing event to raise funds needed to increase awareness about America’s need for a world-class mental health treatment and recovery system for those whose lives are affected by se-rious mental illness. This fundrais-ing event helps sustain education, awareness, and anti-stigma pro-

grams for consumers, their families, and the communities in which we all live.

NAMI Southern Maryland presently has four teams chartered to represent Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties and is actively recruiting additional teams and fi-nancial sponsors for this event. Indi-viduals can also participate by join-ing an existing team or registering as an individual. There is no fee to register, but Walk participants are strongly encouraged to raise funds to help improve the lives of Mary-landers touched by mental illness. Participants raising $100 will receive a NAMI Walk t-shirt and Southern Maryland walkers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and stay after the walk for a social gathering.

To participate in NAMI Mary-land’s NAMI Walk 2008 as a NAMI SoMD walker or a sponsor, please

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The St. Mary’s College World Carnival on April 19 will host a wide variety of traditional ethnic performances, as well as student booths and kids’ entertainment.

A family-friendly celebration of food and fun is planned for St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s 15th An-nual World Carnival. This year’s date is Saturday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. The activities will take place on the College’s admissions field, located on Fisher Road off Route 5. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activi-ties at 240-895-4209 or visit the College’s Web site at

www.smcm.edu. The fun kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday with a

reading from Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches, and then at 11:45 a.m. the Brazilian samba drum troupe Batala’s perfor-mance spices up the day. Family-friendly activities in-clude an inflatable obstacle course, palm reading, face

15th Annual World Carnival A Festival of Music and Food from Around the World

The St. Mary’s County Pub-lic School System is pleased to an-nounce countywide pre-kindergar-ten roundups to screen children to determine eligibility for school year 2008-2009. All schools with the ex-ception of Dynard Elementary will hold pre-kindergarten roundups on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dynard Elementary will hold their pre-kindergarten roundup on April 21, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The goal

of the pre-kindergarten program is to provide initial learning experi-ences to help children develop basic skills and concepts necessary for successful school performance. Ac-cording to state regulations, eligibil-ity is determined by two criteria: a child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2008; a child must come from a family with an economically disadvantaged back-ground. If vacancies remain after children from economically disad-vantaged backgrounds have been

Countywide Prekindergarten Roundups

Kindergarten Registration

The St. Mary’s County Public School System is pleased to announce that registration will begin on April 15, 2008, for children entering kin-dergarten for the 2008-2009 school year. Under current Maryland law, kindergarten attendance is manda-tory for all children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2008. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) not in-tending to register an appropriately aged child for kindergarten must ob-tain a waiver from St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Department of Pupil Services. It is not necessary for chil-dren enrolled in pre-kindergarten in the public schools to register again.

To promote smooth registration, please bring the following required information to the school:

• Birth certificate• Social Security number• Immunization record• Proof of residence• Court orders, notarized

statements, or other legally binding instruments concerning custody, when custody of a minor student is an issue.

Documentation which indicates the current domicile of the student will be acceptable as proof of resi-dence. Proof of residence will in-clude one of the following:

a. Deed with 911 address as-signment, mortgage paper with 911 address assignment, and/or rental agreement which shows occupancy of an owned or rented domicile

b. Building contract (letter from builder, realtor, landlord, etc. which indicates 911 address and pro-jected occupancy date)

c. Current property tax bill/Maryland Department of Assess-ments and Taxation form

d. Current utility bill with par-ent/guardian name and 911 address of a bona fide residence (no post of-fice box is accepted – wireless tele-phone bills are not acceptable)

e. A signed, notarized affida-vit from the landlord of the home in which the child lives verifying that the child resides at that 911 address. Language to include “I solemnly af-firm under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of the foregoing paper are true.” If the documentation is from the landlord, then the landlord must provide parent with proof of residence using one of the preceding categories

f. Patuxent River Naval Base housing form NOW-NATC-1110-1/15, Assignment to Public Quarters, which identifies bona fide residence in St. Mary’s County

g. St. Mary’s County official 911 address assignment

h. Hardship case as deter-mined by the Executive Director of Student Services

A physical examination for entering school is also required by Maryland law. The Maryland Schools Record of Physical Exami-nation form and immunization form (DHMH 896) may be obtained from all local physicians, the Naval Medi-cal Clinic Patuxent River, and school offices.

Questions regarding which school serves your residential area should be directed to the Department

Tenth Anniversary River Concert Series 2008 Summer Program Announced

Music Director Jeffrey Silber-schlag and the Chesapeake Orches-tra Play Friday Evenings from

June 13-July 25The 2008 River Concert Series

at St. Mary’s College of Maryland returns for its 10th season. The se-ries, which typically draws 5,000 concertgoers to each program and is known for its special blend of master works, world premieres, innovative collaborations and humor, opens Fri-day night, June 13 and continues on consecutive Friday evenings through July 25. Major corporate and private sponsors fund this series, so that it can be offered free to the public. The series features internationally renowned recording artist and mu-sic director Jeffrey Silberschlag with the Chesapeake Orchestra. They are joined by distinguished artists and bright new talents. The outdoor con-certs begin at 7 p.m. and take place on the College’s Townhouse Green,

overlooking the St. Mary’s River. Grounds open at 5 p.m. Details are on the Web at www.rivercon-

certseries.com.

Chesapeake Orchestra music director and conductor Jeffrey Silberschlag

See Kindergarten page B-7 See World Carnival page B-5

See Prekindergarten page B-7

See River Concert Series page B-5

See NAMI Walk page B-5

Southern Maryland Walks on May 3rd

Young Drivers Program to Promote Safe Driving

See Young Drivers Program page B-5


painting and lots of multicul-tural music and dancing. For those looking to indulge their taste buds, World Carnival will feature a wide variety of ethnic foods as well as tradi-tional carnival fare. There will also be over 25 student booths with informative or entertain-ing offerings, as well as hand-made earrings, art, and baked goods for sale.

World Carnival, the College’s largest student-or-ganized event, has become

an important tradition to the St. Mary’s community and is the best-attended event on the College campus. Its purpose is to celebrate multiculturalism and diversity through campus bands, visiting artists, and a variety of local food and craft vendors.

“Every spring St. Mary’s bursts into bloom with this celebration of diverse sounds, colors, tastes and experienc-es,” said Ashleigh Heck, Co-ordinator of Orientation and Service as well as coordinator of World Carnival. “It’s a time when students and commu-nity members really can come together for an unforgettable weekend.”

Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman will speak at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12 at Trinity Church Par-ish Hall in St. Mary’s City, Md. His talk, “Environ-mental In-Justice: the Root of Our Environmental Problems,” will examine how everyday people are paying the most for pollution, while those in power grow richer by polluting. It’s the system that must be changed. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Bob Lewis at 301-862-3517, or email [email protected].

Among this season’s headliners are Gram-my award-winning soprano Susan Naruccki; Van Cliburn Gold Prize-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu; tenor Jason Collins, first prize winner in the Richard Tucker & Mario Lanza competitions; Long-Thibaud Gold Prize-win-ning pianist Brian Ganz; and acclaimed jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, who has appeared at New York’s Rainbow Room and Birdland. New works by composers Jeffrey Mumford, Aaron Kernis and David Froom will be presented, as will symphonic works, including those by Rachmaninoff, Mahler, Berlioz and Shosta-kovich. Fireworks over the river will highlight the July 4th concert.

The 2008 season will open on Friday, June 13, with “Feeling My Inner Celt,” featuring the music of Elgar and Tobias Picker along with traditional Celtic music arranged for orches-tra, with guest performances by violinist José

Cueto, soprano Gwendolyn Degentesh, and jazz master saxophonist, Don Stapleson. The Rivers Series Celtic Dancers add to this over-the-top Celtic bash.

On Friday, June 20, the River Concert presents “Rocky III,” which highlights St. Mary’s partner music festival in Alba, Italy www.albamusicfestival.com with Italian-themed classics. These include Schumann’s “Julius Caesar,” Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, “The Italian,” and the brilliant pianist, Jon Nakamatsu playing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. (Nakamatsu’s recent release of Gershwin Piano Concerto in F is No. 6 on Billboard’s Classical Chart.)

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s 2008 River Concert Series begins June 13.

The St. Mary’s College World Car-nival, held 11:30-5 on April 19, fea-tures kids’ entertainment as well as ethnic food and performances.

call Dorothy Flynn at 240-299-5324 or e-mail her at [email protected]. For information about NAMI Southern Maryland, visit NAMI Southern Maryland on the web at http://www.namisomd.org Visit NAMI WALKS on the web at www.nami.org/namiwalks/MD.

The Board of Commis-sioners for St. Mary’s County is seeking citizens who are in-terested in volunteering their time in public service to the community by serving on various Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Interested citizens can pick-up an appli-cation in the St. Mary’s Coun-ty Public Information Office, located on the first floor of the Potomac Building (formerly known as Governmental Cen-ter) in Leonardtown or call 301-475-4200 extension 1341. Applications and meeting dates and times can be found on the County’s website at http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/voluntr/. All applica-tions must include a resume. To be considered for appoint-ments effective July 1, 2008, applications must be submit-ted by Friday, May 30, 2008.

The following Boards, Committees and Commis-sions have existing and poten-tial vacancies:

Airport Advisory Committee

(one vacancy)To advise the Board of

County Commissioners and County government on future planning and development, emerging opportunities, and related issues of Airport management.

BOCA Code Appeals Board

(one member can be reappointed)

To hear citizen’s appeals of the code official deci-sions. Over the years since

its creation, the purpose of the Board has been expanded to include review of the up-dated building codes as they are published. It has been our responsibility to review these codes, propose local amendments to the codes, and make recommendations to the County Commissioners as to their adoption.

Commission for Women(one member can be reap-

pointed; one member can not be reappointed))

To deal with matters in-volving the concerns of and issues affecting women such as employment, education, health, public office, home, and legal rights.

Commission on Aging(two members can be

reappointed)To advise and assist in

the coordination of govern-mental programs involv-ing the aging and deal with matters of finance, social services, housing, employ-ment, leisure time, medical services, transportation and retirement as it affects senior citizens.

Historic Preservation Commission


To assist in the identifica-tion and designation of histor-ic districts within St. Mary’s County in accordance with the St. Mary’s County Zoning Ordinance.

Housing Authority Board


To assist in the acqui-sition, lease and operation of housing projects and pro-grams in the county and to in-vestigate the living conditions and the means of improving such conditions.

Human Relations Commission

(one member can not be reappointed; four existing vacancies)

To encourage and insure equal treatment to all, without regard to race, color, religion, ethical or moral conviction,

national origin, sex, age, or handicap, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations in the areas of housing, employ-ment, and public access.

Marcey House Board(seven existing vacancies) To oversee the busi-

ness and manage the day to day operations of the Marcey House, which is a residential facility for the treatment and counseling of persons recov-ering from substance abuse.

Mental Health and Addic-tions Advisory Council

(three members can be reappointed)

To serve as advocate for a comprehensive Health system for persons of all ages in the areas of Mental Health, Sub-stance Abuse, and Domes-tic Violence/Sexual Assault and to report to the Board of County Commissioners and local Health Officer the prog-ress of these local programs.

Social Services Board(two members can be re-

appointed; two members can not be reappointed)

To deal with policy, pro-grams and problems of the lo-cal Department of Social Ser-vices and Public Assistance Administration.

Solid Waste Advisory Committee

(three existing vacancies)To review legislative re-

quirements, demographic and geographic data, and the ex-isting solid waste system; to critique current system; to an-alyze alternatives to provide service; to review ten year plan and develop suggestions; to participate in the recycling planning process; to assist in the public educational process for the implementation of re-cycling in St. Mary’s County; to present periodic reports to the Board of County Com-missioners; and to perform other activities as needed.

For more information, contact the Public Informa-tion Office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1341

Board of Commissioners Seeks Volunteers For Boards, Committees and Commissions

Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman to Speak

Fred Tutman

Harmonize mind, body and spirit at the Yoga and Writing Workshop on Saturday, April 12. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the dance studio of Montgomery Hall on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. It is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Michael Glaser at 240-895-4239.

Like poetry, yoga uses description, meta-phor, and other figurative vehicles to discover hidden or dormant parts of ourselves, inviting them out to play. Both yoga and poetry can illu-minate pathways to feelings, memories, imag-es and stories embedded within our tissues and help us reflect, heal, and build community.

In this experiential workshop, there will be periods of actual yoga practice interspersed with time for writing. Participants are encour-aged to dress accordingly and bring notebook, pen, yoga mat, and an open attitude. Beginners and seasoned practitioners of both yoga and writing are most welcome.

The workshop will be led by Yael Flus-

berg, a Washington, D.C.-based author and community activist who has been creating prose and poetry for the last ten years. She sees her writing as a way to weave the personal and the spiritual with the symbolic and the politi-cal, exploring themes of memory, survival, and identity. “Poetry in particular has been useful in helping me examine and integrate differ-ent aspects of my self because it can deal with complexity without needing to resolve it.”

Flusberg’s creative work has been pub-lished in such journals as The Potomac Re-view, Lilith, and Gargoyle. In 1999, she co-founded Sol & Soul, a D.C.-based non-profit organization that seeks to bring together art-ists and community members in order to cre-ate, produce, and present artistic works with a social conscience. Flusberg’s devotion to the arts extends beyond the written word. She also serves as president of the ClancyWorks Dance Company.

Yoga and Poetry Workshop Offered

St. Mary’s County Democrats Set To Honor Long Time Public Servants

The Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County will host its inaugural Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Cel-ebration on Friday April 18th at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.

The first class of induct-ees will include Mrs. Viola Gardner, The Honorable Russ Cullins, and a special recog-nition of the lifetime achieve-ment in public service of Sen-

ator J. Frank Raley, Jr. The ceremony will also include the induction of all former St. Mary’s County Democrats of the Year. Keynote remarks will be delivered by Lt. Gov-ernor Anthony Brown.

These three outstanding leaders have tirelessly served St. Mary’s County through the years. Congratulations and thank you for your lead-ership and years of service.

For more informa-tion contact Cindy Slattery 301-737-7978.

Leonardtown Middle School is presenting Aladdin Jr.

Leonardtown Middle School is presenting Aladdin Jr. in the school auditorium

April 17, 18 at 7 p.m. and on April 19th at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 adult $ 5.00 children

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keep them safer on the road.Alive at 25 teaches young adults that:• People in their age group are more like-

ly to be hurt or killed in a vehicle crash. • Inexperience, distractions, and peer

pressure cause unique driving hazards. • Speeding, alcohol, and “party drugs”

greatly increase their risk of injury or death. • As a driver or passenger, they can

greatly reduce their risk by taking control. • Committing to changing their driving

behavior makes personal, legal and financial sense.

For more information on young driver safe-ty programs, please contact Ms. Jacqueline M. Beckman at 301-475-4200 ext. 1850 or email [email protected]. Be sure to register with Long and Foster by calling 301-862-3000.

Southern Maryland Caregivers’ Conference

The Sixteenth Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers’ Conference will feature informa-tive speakers on relevant and timely topics. The Conference is sponsored by The Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program, University of Maryland Baltimore, and the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging to be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellor’s Run Rd., Great Mills, the confer-ence is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and will include a keynote speech from Sue Fryer Ward from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Fifteen different topics will be featured at three separate breakout sessions throughout the conference.

“We are proud to host this regional confer-ence,” said Jack Russell, President, Board of Commissioners for St. Mary’s County. “Our Se-niors are such an important part of our regional community and the topics listed in the confer-ence agenda will help all of our families.”

A few slots remain open for this conference. Call 301-475-4200 ext.1051 for information. The $18 conference registration fee includes a conti-nental breakfast and boxed lunch. The program is listed at www.stmarysmd.com/doa. Media are invited to cover this vital conference. The conference will be taped and aired later on St. Mary’s County Government Channel 95.

Bridget Forney makes Deans ListLeonardtown resident Bridget Marie Forney has been placed on the Dean’s List for the fall

2007 semester at Villa Julie College. To be eligible for placement on the Dean’s List, the student must have at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester. Forney, a Business Communications major and graduate of Leonardtown High School, is the daughter of Kimberly and Kevin Forney. Villa Julie College, known for its distinctive career focus, is the third-largest independent, coeducational undergraduate college in Maryland with nearly 3,000 students pursuing bachelors, masters and adult accelerated degrees at locations in Stevenson and Owings Mills.

Pianist Alessandro Magnasco And Violinist Andrea Cardinale

Pianist Alessandro Magnasco and violinist Andrea Cardinale perform Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. in Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Trained at the Paganini Conservatory in Genoa, the musicians will play works by Corelli, Beethoven, Schumann, and Paganini. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Mu-sic Department at 240-895-4498.

Cardinale has performed extensively in Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Alge-ria, and Malaysia and at the Spoleto and Santa Fiora music festi-vals. Magnasco has performed all over North and South Ameri-ca, Europe and Asia, including France, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Japan, and Uruguay, and has recorded extensively for radio and television. Both have performed in USA and Brazil.

Annual Community Seder

Beth Israel Syna-gogue is hosting it’s An-nual Community Seder Sunday, April 20th at 6 p.m. at the JT Daugherty Center in Lexington Park. Cost: Adult (members) $36 (non members) $40, Children under 12 $14.20. Reservations must be re-ceived by April 10. Call 301-862-2021

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Recipes

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Crostini Fromkraftfoods.com

Ingredients

1/3 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise1/3 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese2 Tbsp. chopped green onions24 TRISCUIT Crackers

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Mix mayo, cheese and onions until well blended.

2. SPREAD onto crackers; place in single lay-er on baking sheet.3. BAKE 4 to 5 min. or until mayo mixture is bubbly and golden brown.

Strawberry Swirl Cake FromKraftfoods.com

Ingredients1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Straw-berry Flavor Gelatin2/3 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream2/3 cup powdered sugar1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries

Directions1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans; set aside. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Pour half of the batter into medium bowl. Add dry gelatin mix; stir until well blended. Spoon half of the white batter and half of the pink bat-ter, side-by-side, into each prepared pan. Swirl batters together using a teaspoon.2. BAKE 30 min. Cool 30 min. in pans. Re-move to wire racks; cool completely.

3. MIX sour cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Place one of the cake lay-ers on serving plate; spread top with 1 cup of the whipped topping mixture. Top with 1 cup of the strawberries and remaining cake layer. Spread top and side of cake with remaining whipped topping mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup strawberries just before serving. Store any leftover cake in refrigerator.

Cheesy Stuffed Shells Fromkraftfoods.com

Ingredients1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Low Fat Cottage Cheese1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, divided1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese1 tsp. Italian seasoning20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked, drained1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce1 large tomato, chopped

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F. 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 re-maining 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.

Mexican Chicken Pizza with Cornmeal Crust

Fromeatbetteramerica.com

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast¼ teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)¾ cup warm water1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup yellow cornmealAdditional cornmeal1 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roast-ed diced tomatoes or plain diced tomatoes, drained½ medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)¼ cup sliced green onions (4 medium)¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions1. Heat oven to 450°F.2. In medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast and salt. Stir in warm water and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 1 min-ute. Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal and remaining 3/4 cup flour to make a soft dough. On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.3. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking

spray; sprinkle with additional cornmeal. Press dough into 14x10-inch rectangle on cookie sheet; prick with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn brown. Sprin-kle with 1/2 cup of the cheese blend. Top with chicken, tomatoes and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 6 to 8 min-utes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.

Italian New Potato Salad Fromeatbetteramerica.com

Ingredients¾ pound green beans10 to 12 new potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), cut into fourths¼ cup water½ cup reduced-fat Italian dressing or balsamic vinaigrette¼ cup chopped red onion1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions1. Cut beans in half if desired. In 2-quart mi-crowavable casserole, place beans, potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn every 4 minutes, until potatoes are tender; drain.

2. In large glass or plastic bowl, toss beans, potatoes and dressing. Add onion and olives; toss. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

Honey-Whole Wheat Loaf Fromeatbetteramerica.com

Ingredients2 ½ to 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt1 package regular or quick* active dry yeast1 ½ cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F)¼ cup honey1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup Fiber One® cerealHoney, if desired

Directions

1. In large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups of the all-pur-pose flour, the salt and yeast. Add warm water, honey and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl fre-quently. Stir in whole wheat flour and cereal. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.2. Place dough on lightly floured surface; gen-tly roll in flour to coat. Knead about 10 min-utes or until smooth and springy. Spray large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, and turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 1/4 hours or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when

touched.)3. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Shape into about 9-inch round loaf. Place on cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in warm place about 40 minutes or until double.4. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hol-low when tapped. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing. Serve with honey.*If using quick active yeast, let dough rest 10 minutes after kneading, and omit first rising time.

Poets invited to Open Mic Randolph Bridgemen, author of South of

Everywhere, will be the opening reader at the Poetry Open Mic to be held at Lexington Park on April 28 from 6-8 p.m. Poets and fans of any age can share a poem, either an original one or a favorite one, or come and listen to the readings.

Teens invited to TAGTeens are invited to attend the monthly

meeting of TAG (Teen Advisory Group) and have a fun time with other teens while planning teen library programs and services. The next meeting will be on April 10 at 5 p.m. at Char-lotte Hall and at 5:30 p.m. at Leonardtown.

Adults introduced to photo editing

Adults can learn how to use the Windows XP scanner and camera wizard to transfer photos to the computer and discover free tools for photo editing at a free computer class held

at Lexington Park on April 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. No digital camera is required. Partici-pants need to know how to use a mouse. Reg-istration required as space is limited.

Reading Workshop planned for parents and caregivers

A free hands-on workshop is planned for parents and caregivers of children birth to 4 at Lexington Park Library on April 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to introduce fun activities they can use to help their children be ready to learn to read. Registration is required.

Drop in for a book discussionDrop in for any of the following book

discussions: David McCullough’s book, The Great Bridge on Apr. 14, 6 p.m. at Lexington Park; Edith Wharton’s book, The Age of In-nocence on Apr. 17, 7 pm at Leonardtown and Jane Austen’s book, Emma on May 5, 7 p.m. at Charlotte Hall.


of Capital Planning at 301-475-4256, option 6. Questions about the program may be directed

to Sheila K. Draper, Supervisor of Instruction for Early Childhood and Elementary Educa-tion, and 301-475-5511, ext. 101.

If there are any questions regarding regis-tration, please contact the Department of Pupil Services at 301-475-5511, option 2.

enrolled, children meeting locally determined at-risk criteria fill the remaining vacancies.

Each elementary school will conduct the pre-kindergarten roundups for the children re-siding in their school zone. Questions regard-ing which school serves your residential area should be directed to the Department of Capi-tal Planning at 301-475-4256, option 6.

You do not need to pre-register for the countywide pre-kindergarten roundups. You will need to bring the following required in-formation on the day of the screening:

• Birth certificate• Immunization record• Social Security number• Proof of residence• Court orders, notarized statements, or

other legally binding instruments concerning custody, when custody of a minor student is an issue.

Documentation which indicates the cur-rent domicile of the student will be acceptable as proof of residence. Proof of residence will include one of the following:

a. deed with 911 address assignment, mortgage paper with 911 address assignment, and/or rental agreement which shows occu-pancy of an owned or rented domicile

b. building contract (letter from builder, realtor, landlord, etc. which indicates 911 ad-dress and projected occupancy date)

c. current property tax bill/Maryland

Department of Assessments and Taxation form

d. current utility bill with parent/guard-ian name and 911 address of a bona fide resi-dence (no post office box is accepted - wireless telephone bills are not acceptable)

e. A signed, notarized affidavit from the landlord of the home in which the child lives verifying that the child resides at that 911 ad-dress. Language to include “I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury and upon per-sonal knowledge that the contents of the fore-going paper are true.” If the documentation is from the landlord, then the landlord must pro-vide parent with proof of residence using one of the preceding categories

f. Patuxent River Naval Base housing form NOW-NATC-1110-1/15, Assignment to Public Quarters, which identifies bona fide residence in St. Mary’s County

g. St. Mary’s County official 911 address assignment

h. Hardship case as determined by the Executive Director of Student Services.

If you are unable to attend the countywide pre-kindergarten roundups on the dates listed, you may contact the school serving your resi-dential area after June 2, 2008, to schedule a screening. Questions regarding which school serves your residential area should be directed to the Department of Capital Planning at 301-475-4256, option 6.

If there are any questions regarding regis-tration, please contact the Department of Pupil Services at 301-475-5511, option 2. Questions about the program may be directed to Sheila K. Draper, Supervisor of Instruction for Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 301-475-5511, ext. 101.

When you and your dog go out for an evening stroll, who’s walking who? If your “stroll” looks more like your dog dragging you down the street, the Tri-County Animal Shelter wants you to know about a product that can make your walks more enjoyable.

The product is called a head halter and can be found at most pet supply stores. Some brand names include “Halti”, “Gentle Leader”, and “Prom-ise Collar”. For those of you that remember cars that didn’t have power steering, head halters are like power steering for your dog. The head halter has a strap that goes over your dog’s nose, and one that goes around his neck, right behind his ears. Your leash fastens to a ring under the dog’s chin that also attaches to the nose strap. When your dog starts to pull, the head halter makes the dog’s nose turn down and back towards you, which makes it hard for him to keep pulling forward. It’s similar to how reins work on a horse.

The head halter is con-sidered by many national humane organizations as a humane method of restraint,

since it doesn’t cause pain and works much better than a choke chain or prong col-lar. It is important to keep in mind that any dog wearing a head halter can still bite, bark, pant, eat and drink. It is not a muzzle.

A head halter must be fit-ted properly to your dog so it works effectively and is com-fortable. Since there are pet supply stores that allow you to bring your pets inside, you may wish to take your pet with you when purchasing a head halter and ask a sales person for assistance. The neck strap should go as high up on the dog’s neck as possible, right behind the ears. You should be able to get one finger be-tween the neck strap and your dog. The nose strap should

land just where the skin

begins on your dog’s nose when his mouth is closed, but not loose enough so it can slide off his nose. The metal ring where the leash attaches goes under the dog’s chin.

Your dog may not initial-ly like wearing the head halter and may attempt to remove it. If you immediately take him

for a walk after you put the head halter on and bring a few treats, he will associate it with a positive experience. You should never leave a head hal-ter on when you’re not going for a walk, and you shouldn’t use a retractable leash with a head halter. Don’t use hard jerking motions when your dog wears a head halter, and don’t let him run quickly to the end of his leash.

With warm weather com-ing, get the most out of your walks with your dog. If you need assistance so you and your dog can walk as a team, consider a head halter.

Critter CornerHead Halters-power Steering For Dogs

Man charged with using car for assault

On April 6, 2008 at ap-proximately 4:00 am Jason Michael Reintzell, 30 of Lex-ington Park, was driving a vehicle with the victim as the passenger. Reintzell got into a verbal altercation with the victim over their living situa-tion. Reintzell told the victim to exit the vehicle. The victim exited the vehicle and cursed at Reintzell which angered him. Reintzell exited the vehicle and allegedly struck the vic-tim in the face. Reintzell then reentered his vehicle, turned it around and drove towards the victim allegedly attempting to

run the victim over. Reintzell missed striking the victim with the vehicle on the first attempt however, Reintzell allegedly attempted two addi-tional times. Both additional times Reintzell was able to strike the victim by allegedly running over the victim’s feet. Reintzell then fled the scene. Deputy James Stone was able to locate Reintzell a short time later. Stone arrested Reintzell and charged him with first degree assault and second de-gree assault.

Burglary:

On April 6, 2008 at ap-proximately 1a.m. Deputy

W. Walters responded to Kara Way in Mechanicsville for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival Walters met the owner of the residence. The owner/victim advised his for-mer girlfriend, Tracy Lynn Graves, 33, of no fixed ad-dress allegedly entered his residence, while he was sleep-ing, through an unlocked door without his permission. The victim alleged Graves assault-ed him while he was asleep and began destroying prop-erty within his residence. The victim asked. Graves several times to leave the residence and she refused to. The vic-tim reported Graves became belligerent and began striking

him on the side of his head with her fist. The victim ex-ited his residence, got into his truck to leave.. Graves alleg-edly grabbed and ripped off the side view mirror off of the victim’s truck. The victim drove away from the residence and called the police. Walter’s conducted a search of the residence and found Graves hiding under a hot tub locat-ed to the rear of the victim’s residence. Graves refused to come out from under the hot tub. Walter’s grabbed Grave’s ankles and removed her from under the hot tub. As Walters was attempting to remove. Graves from under the hot tub she allegedly kicked Walters

several times. Graves was se-cured and arrested and was charged with burglary, assault on the victim, assault on a po-lice officer and destruction of property.

Arrested for suspected narcotics

On April 2, 2008, Deputy First Class Anthony Whipkey conducted a traffic stop on a Mazda Protégé at the inter-section of Yorktown Road and Kearsarge Place in Lexington Park. The driver failed to use a proper signal when turning. As Whipkey approached the vehicle he observed the driver

reach under his seat. Whipkey contacted the driver, identi-fied as Sean Marino Goins,25, of Leonardtown. Goins was nervous and unsure of his destination. As Whipkey was speaking with Goins, Whip-key observed a clear plastic baggie containing a white powered substance, which he suspected as cocaine, on the rear floor board of the ve-hicle. Goins was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous sub-stance, cocaine.

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The St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission is honoring four citizens at its 22nd Annual Breakfast on Saturday, April 19. A limited number of tickets remain for the public to attend this event, themed “Everyday Heroes.”

The honored citizens are Christina Dawson, Stevie-Mari Hawkins, Steve Hawkins and Glynnis Schmidt.

Christina Dawson is graduating senior at Chopti-con High School who is being honored for her contributions in numerous volunteer orga-nizations like the Youth Lead-ership Development Program and the St. Mary’s Teen Court. She also is a Model U.N Dis-tinguished Delegate and has volunteered as an English tutor in Lima, Peru. These are just a few of her many accomplish-ments during her young life.

Stevie-Mari Hawkins is a junior at Great Mills High School. She is an Honor Roll student who successfully par-ticipates in a number of extra-

curricular activities like man-aging the basketball and track teams and the Future Business Leaders of America. She is an active volunteer in multiple service projects that address poverty as well as participating at the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village After School Program and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.

Stevie-Mari’s father, Steve Hawkins, is also being recog-nized for his volunteer contri-butions to the Global Village Community Learning Cen-ter, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and local schools. He has been generous, both with funds and time and attention, to many organizations and individuals in need over the years.

Glynnis Schmidt is be-ing recognized for her years of dedication to the Kiwanis Club, particularly the youth clubs. She has also made sig-nificant contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of South-

ern Maryland and is also very involved in fundraising for Leukemia research.

The guest speaker is Bri-gade Commander Zerbin Sin-gleton who has a compelling story to tell of how the numer-ous obstacles he has faced in his life have served as a cata-lyst for personal achievement. He is a member of the 2008 graduating class at the US Na-val Academy and has already received numerous honors for academics and sports. He has been recognized by ESPN and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

The event will be held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point and begins at 8:30 a.m. Res-ervations are $12. Call the County’s Division of Commu-nity Services at 301-475-4200, x1849 to reserve your space by April 16.

The Human Relations Commission meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Room 14 of the Po-tomac Building (formerly the Governmental Center). The meetings are open to the pub-lic. Citizen members of this commission are committed to encourage and insure equal treatment to all, without regard to race, color, religion, ethical or moral conviction, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations in the areas of housing, employment, and public access. For informa-tion on this and other County Boards, Committees or Com-missions, call the Public Infor-mation Office at 301-475-4200, x1341.

Human Relations Commission Honors Four

Christina Dawson

Stevie-Mari Hawkins

Steve Hawkins

Glynnis Schmidt

Brigade Commander Zerbin Singleton

Basket of Wishes Displayed at Quilt Show A Southern Maryland Quilt Show is

scheduled for Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park.

Raffle tickets for the showcased quilt, “Basket of Wishes,” are available at $1 each or six for $5. The large quilt (92” X 92”) was hand appliquéd and hand quilted by the Hon-ey Bee Quilters.

Admittance to the Show is $3 and pro-ceeds will benefit the County’s Department of Aging programs.

Open Skate Night began Saturday, April 5 at the Leon-ard Hall Recreation Center from 5 to 7 p.m. and will occur each Saturday through December 20. Open to the

public, the Center is available for individual use and for par-ty rentals. Skates are available for rental at $2.50 per person or skaters may bring their own skates. Admission fee is $3.00

Call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801 for more information or visit the Department’s web-site at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/facilities/leonardhall.asp

Open Skate Nights Begins at Leonard Hall Recreation Center

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What creature slithers and slides and comes in lots of dif-ferent sizes and colors? You guessed it --- snakes! Some reptiles are really small, like the tiny Threadsnake found in the West Indies. This little guy could wiggle its way through your pencil if the lead were removed! But some snakes like the Green Anacondas are humongous by comparison. These dudes are scary look-ing, too, with thick, dark green bodies and black oval patches on their backs that help them blend in with their habitat, the South American jungles.

Green Anacondas are the largest and most powerful snakes on earth. One of the biggest on record was estimat-ed to weigh over 500 pounds, was almost 28 feet long and about 44 inches in muscular girth --- bigger around than most grown men. But early European explorers to these jungles reported seeing even larger snakes --- giant ana-condas of up to 100 feet long. That’s about one-third the length of an average football field!

Open wide. Green Ana-condas are non-poisonous and belong to the boa constrictor family, meaning they con-strict or suffocate their vic-tims before swallowing them whole. With jumbo jaws that unhinge and ligaments that stretch like rubber bands, these guys can swallow prey

much larger than the diameter of their mouths. So gulping down something bigger than their heads is like you swal-lowing a whole watermelon. Yikes!

Water wrigglers. Ana-condas are often called “water boas” because they love hang-ing out in the slow moving wa-ters that feed into the Amazon and Orinoco rivers of South America. Like crocodiles, these super snakes have eyes and nostrils perched atop their heads while the rest of their bodies are submerged under water. The snake patiently waits for its victim to glide by, then with lightening speed, swallows the unfortunate fish, water bird, turtle, small snakes or alligator, or other mammal. When not hunting for prey in the water, these stealthy crit-ters belly along the ground in nearby swamps, marshes, and brushes in search of a meal.

But Green Anacondas are not earth or water bound. They slither up trees, dangle from branches, and wait for small deer, wild pigs, or other vulnerable creatures to pass beneath. The snake grips the animal with its powerful jaws, the coils its body around the victim until it suffocates.

Sacking out. After eat-ing, Green Anacondas are quiet and like to rest in sunny spots along a riverbank so everything can digest, which can take days or even weeks. In fact, the snake may not eat again for months. Since this

reptile can live anywhere from 10 to 30 years or more, that means the snake may eat just five times a year, or about 50 to 150 meals over a lifespan.

Lucky for us humans, Green Anacondas seldom at-tack people, although they’ve been reported to do so on oc-casion. Maybe we’re just not that tasty!

And in case you’re won-dering, the Green Anaconda has another family member slithering around in South America’s rivers and swamps, too. It’s the Yellow Anaconda, but this “little” fellow aver-ages about 10 to 12 feet in length, a baby compared to its enormous green cousin.

For more fascinating stuff about anacondas, go to http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/wildlife/l/blanajconda.htm. This site will also take you to more anaconda links.

Wow! Great 4BR/2.5BA home less than a mile from Gate 3 to NAS Pax River. Has 2-story foyer, large deck with vinyl rail-ings, gourmet kitchen w/downdraft range on island, self-cleaning dou-ble-oven, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, ceil-ing fans throughout, and built-in work bench in 2-car garage. Huge MBR has his and hers walk-in closets. 4 foot fully en-closed crawl space w/ac-cess from inside only (partially carpeted - must see). Upgraded lighting package and Faux Wood Blinds. Great commu-nity. House on cul-de-sac. Priced to sell! Price: $369,000. Call David Lockney 240-794-0254.

Beautiful home at the end of a cul-de-sac on a wonderful private lot in a great neighborhood. Close access to shopping, restaurants, and yet has a rural feel. Great commut-ing options. Main level offers hardwood floors, study, living room, for-mal dining room, large kitchen with an eat-in dining area, large family room with a great fire-place. Enjoy your own private park like setting on a 16’x32’ deck on a peaceful wooded lot. Price: $500,000. Call Jess Crawford 301-396-3374.

Beautiful End Unit Town-house, 3 levels, walk-out basement; 2 master bdrms. with full baths & walk-in closets upstairs; family room, eat-in kitch-en & half-bath on main level, newly finished rec rm. and bdrm on lower level with new Berber carpet in rec rm, slate top bar, built-in shelves, unfinished laundry/stor-age room. Features in-clude laminate hardwood flooring, crown molding, upgraded KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans in family room and upstairs bed-rooms, six-panel doors on main level, French doors with blinds between glass leading to deck, fenced in yard, storage shed, nicely landscaped, backs to woods. Two assigned parking spaces out front. Located in nice, quiet neighborhood. Conve-niently located between Lex. Park and Leonard-town, close to shopping ctr, bank, restaurants and St. Mary’s River State Park. View web-site for pictures detailed descriptions of rooms including sizes -http://home.md .met roca s t .net/~rakruckow/town-house/index.htm. Shown by appointment only. If interested, and to sched-ule an appointment for a viewing, please call Mary Beth K 240-298-1973. Price: $230,000.

Fully finished split foyer with attached oversized two car garage. Wood floors, quartz counter-tops, 4th bedroom in basement level with full bath, perfect for in-law suite. Pellet stove keeps the chill off and the heat-ing bill low! If interested, please call Bekie Valen-zuela 240-538-6197 for your showing. Price: $339,000.

Two Bedroom, Mid level Wildewood condo over-looking Woodlake pond. Excellent condition. Call Patrick Weaver 240-298-5514. Price: $178,000.

Spectacular water view and water access on the Potomac River with breathtaking western sunsets. All brick rambler on .87 acres (corner lot) located at the end of a qui-et cul-de-sac. Spacious 3BR/2BA, detached 2 car garage. Home features in-clude: large living room, formal dining room, huge country kitchen with custom oak cabinets and laundry room. Appli-ances included: refrigera-tor/freezer, electric stove, dishwasher & microwave. All bedrooms have refin-ished original hardwood floors. In-ground 20x40 gunite Anthony pool with automatic pool cleaner. This house is Move-In Ready! Call 301-994-2538 or 301-904-2856 to arrange a walk through. Price: $332,900.

Excellent layout...not your typical trailer!! 2 Large bedrooms at each end of unit, 2 full baths (1bathroom remodeled), large eat in kitchen with counter space & bay win-dow, large open living room. Comes with stain-less steal refrigerator and flat top stove, carpeting in living room & master, hardwood in 2nd bed-room, large front deck & smaller back porch, W/D in unit, central air/heat pump, new water heater. Home needs some work as all trailers do, but great bargain!! Bought hard-wood to update kitchen floor - all supplies are in-cluded in the sale!! Please call today to schedule a walk through - view any-time available!! Price: $7,500.00 / OBO. Call Keith Hanson 301-481-9602 or 301-737-1317.

Quiet Peaceful Wooded Location - 3 Bedroom / 2 Full Baths, Kitchen Pantry, Balcony Deck, Central Heat & Air Con-ditioning, New Paint & Carpet, ¾ Unfinished Basement! Lots Of Stor-age. Shed On Property. 3 Beaches (2 Bay / 1 Lake), + Play Grounds, Ball Field & Airport. Nice For Kids, Singles, Retirees, Investors ! Near NAS Pax River, Solomon’s Navy Rec. Ctr, Calvert Cliffs, Schools. Home War-ranty, 2% Closing Help Plus 1/2 County Docu-ments & State Transfer Tax with full price offers. Available Now ! Brokers Welcomed! Call Alan 410-610-7072 Or Karl 410-610-4088 To View This Excellent Opportu-nity. Price: $184,750.

Incredible Rambler! Su-per clean home. Corner lot with large yard with covered deck.Great for outdoor entertaining. All new Stove/Dishwasher / Washer and Dryer! New paint thru-out; new car-pet & Tile floors; also beautiful refinished hard-wood floors in Dinning room, Master bedroom and guest room. Kitchen has beautiful pine fin-ished cabnets. Large workshop and additional storage shed. Local park with Tennis courts/ Bas-ketball walking distance from the house. Located 5 minutes from gate 2 Patuxent River NAS. Pets will be considered. Price: $1400. 301-481-2074.

Lovely 3BR, 2BA condo with deck, large living room w/ Gas Fireplace and open floor plan. Great kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Lots of Room. Pool and tennis!! $1500/month plus utilities. Call 410-326-4251.

Spacious mobile home located on large wooded lot overlooking pond. Property is in a private and safe neighborhood excellent for jogging. 1 1/2 miles from public ramp, pier and small con-venience/bait/sandwich shop. 3 miles from sever-al churches and schools. Call 301/769-2467 after 6 p.m. Price: $850.

Large family home in pri-vate location. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on 1.5 acres. In-Ground pool and hot tub. 2 car garage. Base-ment could be used as a in-law suite, has seperate entrance, family room, bedroom and full bath. Community has many amenities including chil-dren’s playgrounds, lake, and horse stables. Please see www.527dodge.com for pictures of the interior of the home. Call 410-326-1254 for additional info or e-mail [email protected]. $2,400.

Great Single Fam-ily home in Wildewood. Skylights, built-in book-cases, fireplace, deck. Will be freshly painted and new carpets. No pets and no smokers. Tree lot - no grass to cut. Available May 15th. Call Debbie Okoniewski 301-997-1882. Price: $1300.

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Renovated one bedroom apartment just off the Square in Leonardtown. Convenient to St. Mary’s Hospital, CSM, unique shopping and a variety of restaurants. Easy com-mute to Pax River and St. Mary’s College. Credit check required. Price: $775. Call Jane Nau 301-475-8899.

Large 1 bedroom apt. perfect for couple or 1 person. Utilities included except phone and cable. NO PETS Please call 301-373-3080 for appt. $975.

Apartment for rent. Large 2 bedroom large kitchen. Available on 04.01.08 Non-smoking. No pets. section 8 accepted. Call Herby at 301.481.8150. Price: $950.

Room for rent in a new home. Bedroom with private bathroom, full use of house. Laundry room available. Private quiet neighborhood. Call Richard at 240-298-6185. Price: $700.

Certified Medical As-sistant- experienced in phlebotomy, EKG, vitals, patient triage and chart-ing. Must have at least one year of experience. Please fax your resume to 301-373-6900 Attn: Julie.

OMNITEC Solutions, Inc. (www.omnitecinc.com) is seeking a graph-ics / briefing specialist & IT / Admin for NAVAIR on-site office in Lexington Park, MD. Design data rich charts & storyboard briefs for executive lead-ership, expert in MS Of-fice, perform office admin duties; provide NMCI and NON-NMCI compliance support. Graphic art & production for high-end print and electronic pub & new media formats exp. is a plus;. 4+ years exp. Prior NAVAIR & executive level support is desirable. Send resume and salary requirements to: [email protected] Attn: Brief / IT Admin.

Receptionist/Residential Mortgage Assistant. Ap-plicants must be reliable, have great attention to de-tail and be able to perform well with little supervision. Professional phone manor, organizational skills, and appearance expected. Po-sition will require some data entry, marketing, and general office duties in ad-dition to answering busy multi-line phone system. Prior mortgage experi-ence helpful. Please email resume, references, and salary requirements to be considered for position. [email protected].

Upwardly mobile oppor-tunity with an innovative and dynamic company focused on Department of Defense (DOD) systems cost estimation and analy-sis. Requires education, training and experience in corporate finance, in-vestment analysis and cost analysis of DOD systems. Must be highly motivated, willing to learn, capable of independent work, adap-tive and creative, with strong spreadsheet skills. Opportunities available for both junior and se-nior level analysts. Please email resumes to: [email protected]

Be trained by a Master Ford Technican. Earn while you learn. Must be mechanically inclined, MUST have some experi-ence on cars. be able to follow directions com-pletely. Be on time no ex-cuses. Have a never give up attitude. Take pride in your work . Must be at least 18 years old, this is a full time position., we will train you. We offer uniforms, paid vacations, 401k plan. Medical insur-ance. We are a strict no drugs dealership, and we proudly do random drug tests, so if you cannot pass the drug test please do not apply, call Terry Gray now at 301-475-3111 before the positions are filled , or stop by Leonardtown Ford 26322 Point Lookout Rd Leonardtown MD 20650.

Work in a friendly, fun environment. Duties in-clude making sandwich-es, soups, baking and keeping kitchen clean. Will train. Must be de-pendable, punctual, and handle orders quickly and accurately. excellent hours, approximately 10:00 am to 3:00 pm M-F. Please apply in person,or call (301) 475-8040.

Restaurant located in Ridge Maryland in need of all help. Need cooks, wait staff, and all kitchen help. Experienced preffered but will train the right person.Nice place to work. Year round work. Call 301-872-5020, or apply in person to Spinnakers Waterfront Rest located at point look-out marina 16244 Millers Wharf Road, Ridge MD 20680.

Assist the V-22 Osprey Joint Program Office sup-porting the lead CV BFM in functional business and financial analysis. Col-lect, complete, organize and interpret technical data and financial infor-mation relating to aircraft acquisition and product programs. Track pro-gram/project status and schedules. Apply policies and procedures relative to case management, case closure, financial plan-ning and tracking of com-mitments, obligations, and expenditures. Utilize written and oral com-munication skills com-mensurate with technical role. Prior experience as lead BFM or support to a lead NAVAIR BFM preferred. Familiarity with using Navy ERP re-quired. NMCI computer with SAP access. Greater than 10 years experience in financial and/or busi-ness analysis. Current Secret Clearance. If in-terested, and for any fur-ther information, please call Human Resources 804-224-1555.

Wa n t e d …Pa r t - t i m e Assistant/Secretary to Executive for growing Broadband /Wireless Company. 9-5, 2-3 days a week. Duties include but not limited to general secretarial tasks; typing, filing, answering phone, strong computer skills a must. Individual should have a strong work ethic & top-notch organiza-tional skills; must also be detail-oriented. Must be proficient with Micro-soft Office. Flexibility a plus. $10.00/hour. If interested, and for more information, please call Robert Schmidt 240-925-1532.

Solomons Veterinary is looking for an enthusi-astic, team oriented indi-vidual to fill an open po-sition as a Receptionist. (Experience preferred). We are a busy two doc-tor pratice that offers competitive benefits and salary. If interested, and for any further informa-tion, please e-mail us at [email protected] or fax your resume to (410-326-4300) or stop by for an application.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is currently accepting re-sumes for a Junior Oracle Programmer/Analyst in Lexington Park, MD. A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, In-formation Systems, En-gineering, or other related discipline is desired. The position requires a mini-mum of 1 year of SQL programming experience. Must have a working knowledge of the Unix operating system. Must have a strong analytical background. Candidate will be responsible for executing and monitoring SQL database load proce-dures. Will be responsible for analyzing data dis-crepancies, troubleshoot-ing potential code issues, and modifying data by creating and executing SQL statements. Must be a team player and able to work in a fast paced en-vironment with the abil-ity to perform multiple tasks. U.S. Citizenship is required. Spalding Con-sulting, Inc. offers excel-lent starting salary and benefits, including Medi-cal, Dental, Tuition Assis-tance, and 401(k) Savings & Investment. If interest-ed, please submit resume and salary requirements to [email protected]. www.scipax.com. EOE.

Wildewood Communities has immediate openings for Swim Team Head Coach and Assistant Coaches for the 2008 season. Quali-fied candidates should be certified Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid. Email resumes to Iris Harris [email protected] or fax (240) 895-7935. EOE/M/F/D/V.

1974 Chevrolet Vega. Professionally built back-halved race car by McIiwaynes Race Cars, 4 link, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Dana 60 w/spool w/4:10 gears. New Rick Jones 70” Wheelie Bars, Chute, Wing. SBC 400ci, 750hp on motor, Dart block Pro-Action heads, Cold Fusion n20 fogger, 15.5:1 BRC pistons w/gas ports, all Billet Rotating assembly, New Comp. Cam, Lifters and Springs, T&D shaft rockers, comp belt Drive, Aerospace evac sys, Power Glide Trans. w/182 gear, 4500 stall converter, Trans Brake, Line Lock. Much more. Call 301-904-6667, 301-995-8878 or 301-862-2376. $25,000 OBO.

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71. Features: $10,000 custom package includes cal hood, clear tail lights, custom dual exhaust, Winegardner Chevro-let custom dash, remote start, custom paint and 22’ wheels. Power Win-dows, Power Locks, Tilt Wheel, Remote Keyless Entry, AM/FM Stereo, 6 CD Player, Air Con-ditioning, Auto Climate Control, Dual Bucket Seats, Leather Power Driver & Passenger Seat, Power Sunroof, Roof Luggage Rack, Power Mirrors-Driver/Passen-ger, Side View Mirror Blinker Indicator, Fog Lights, Reading Lamps-Front, Running Boards-Tubular, Towing Pack-age, Step Bumper, Fender Flares, Air Bag – Driver/Passenger, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, On-Star System, Intermittent Wipers, Rear Wiper. $27,800. 301-399-5099.

2005 Tahoe Transport Toyhauler with 2 slide outs, heat/ac. Toyhauler section has queen bed bunks and access into trailer kitchen as well as outside access. Queen bed in master bedroom. Push button start gen-erator, microwave, acces-sory fuel tank and pump for fueling ATVs. 4 new tires, very clean. Email for pictures. [email protected]. Price: $28,000.

1999 Ford Windstar. Maryland Inspected, 118,000 miles, approx 20,000 miles on trans-mission, keyless entry, power rear doors, remote start, AC, roof rack, ready to go. KBB listed $4,075. 301-994-2702.

1966 Harley-Davidson Shovel-Head, Recently rebuilt 1973 motor, New starting system, Electric & kick start, Disk front brake, runs strong. This is a clas-sic, old school Harley with loads of power and that unique Shovel-Head sound. $9,800 or best offer. Rich-ard.Baylor @ Navy.mil

2003 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Custom. Bike is in excellant condi-tion and has been garage kept since new. The color is an anniversary limited edition color, “Gunmetal Pearl”. Extended warran-ty is transferable to new owner. Extras on bike include Screamin’ Eagle exhaust with Stage 1 kit, engine guard, touring seat - original seat also available, and a luggage rack. If interested, please call Matt @ 410-586-0180. Price: $6,800.

1996 Harley Davidson.Softail Custom. Excellent shape and meticulously maintained. Engine up-grades include; Andrews EV-27 cam, Screaming Eagle ignition, Mikuni Carb and Vance & Hines Long Shot exhaust…all performed by Southern Tier Harley in Bingham-ton New York. Custom HD saddle bags. Sell-ing to acquire retirement property. Email for addi-tional photos or call to see it. Everything motorcycle related goes with bike including 4 seat configu-rations, trickle charger, maintenance lift, detach-able windshield and other cleaning/maintenance items. If interested, please email at [email protected] or call (240) 925-9034.

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500. Beautiful bike - garage kept and in excellent condition. Has Back Rest, Luggage Rack, Chrome Light Top Hats and Chrome Brake/Clutch Covers. Includes Kawasaki fitted motorcycle cover. Price: $9,500 OBO. 301-737-2893.

I am a registered daycare provider located in Me-chanicsville MD, just 5 minutes from Oakville Elementary school. I have one immediate open-ing for infant through 12 yrs. I provide lunch and 2 snacks daily, as well as crafts, story time, and a loving environment. I have a large play area and a large fenced in front yard. If interested please feel free to contact me at (301)904-5080 for an interview.

I have full time and part time openings for the summer and the Fall. Hours are 6:30am to 5:30pm breakfast, lunch, and two snacks provided. Here are some activities we do.( pool, sprinkler, bike rides, bowling, play group, library, crafts, and baking) I am CPR and First Aide Certified, I have been a licensed pro-vider for two years. I was also a nanny for eleven years, If you are interest-ed in a interview please call Rebekah at 301-743-3888 Hurry spaces are almost full!!!

In need of a mother’s helper for 7 month old baby. Must have experi-ence with infants, CPR preferred, references a must. Hours are 9:00-2:00 Monday through Friday. (25 hours) $160.00. No children, please--had two priors with reliability issues. Please call (301-862-5339) or e-mail with references and resume for interview.

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Very nice and large butch-er’s block. Recently refin-ished and oiled, ready to go to someone who will appreciate its purpose. 443-404-5139. $350.

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Richard Oswald Bonilla 34 Lexington Park, MarylandMaribel Cruz 32 Lexington Park, Maryland

Ray Lamond Kent 25 Leonardtown, MarylandRebecca Lynn Cook 27 Leonardtown, Maryland

Rasheem Guy Calhoun 28 Lexington Park, MarylandRoschelle Letisha-Ann Mason 29 Lexington Park, Maryland

March 4, 2008

Eric Lee Hernandez 29 Lexington Park, MarylandElizabeth Angela Johnston 30 Lexington Park, Maryland

March 5, 2008

Andrew Colton Tippett 43 Lusby, MarylandDebra Ann Dufour 44 Lusby, Maryland

Armando Jose Hernandez, Jr. 24 Ridge, MarylandStephanie Elizabeth Ferko 22 Ridge Maryland

March 7, 2008

Christopher Lee Nickell 27 Lexington Park, MarylandSandra Lee Weckworth 26 Lexington Park, Maryland

Tito Carlos Dales 24 Patuxent River, MarylandChristina Muller 20 Patuxent River, Maryland

Thomas Emmanuel Gross-Jones 22 Lexington Park, MarylandTamara Denise Baker 22 Lexington Park, Maryland

David Doyle Pope 46 Fort Washington, MarylandPamela Yvette Brooks 32 Lexington Park, Maryland

Robert Franklin Perry, Jr 25 Leonardtown, MarylandHeather Lynn Roberts 23 Leonardtown, Maryland

March 10, 2008

George Vernon Maddox, Jr. 28 Lexington Park, MarylandFelicia Danielle Butler Brooks 35 Leonardtown, Maryland

Timothy Matthew Pilesky 27 California, MarylandLianna Marie Lefebvre 25 California, Maryland

March 12, 2008

Glenn Franklin Shotwell, Jr. 25 Leonardtown, MarylandNicole Chantal Lopez-Slivero 23 Leonardtown, Maryland

Frank Marion Necessary 72 Madison, VirginiaMinnie Elizabeth McGinnis 76 Leonardtown, Maryland

Billy Joe Lacey 18 Lexington Park, MarylandRachel Morgan Bowie 18 Lexington Park, Maryland

March 14, 2008

Daniel Edward Brock 56 California, MarylandSandra Kay Strausbaugh 51 California, Maryland

William Daniel Gentry 44 Lexington Park, MarylandDarlene Susan Vangaasbeck 43 Lexington Park, Maryland

Bernard Elmer Norris 34 California, MarylandShannon Nicole Briones 27 California, Maryland

Patrick Wayne Etheredge, Sr. 26 Norfolk, VirginiaHeather Marie Buckler 19 Norfolk, Virginia

March 17, 2008

Paul Andrew Wilkinson 37 California, MarylandMary Elizabeth Kimberland 35 California, Maryland

Eugene Oliver Curtis, Jr. 31 Lexington Park, MarylandDana Ann Proctor Lexington Park, Maryland

Paul Lee Jones 26 Mechanicsville, MarylandKaren Marie Carroll 27 Mechanicsville, Maryland

Michael Albert Parker, Sr. 55 Lexington Park, MarylandBarbara Christine Shuebrooks 48 Lexington Park, Maryland

March 18, 2008

Ryan Scott Lester 27 Lexington Park, MarylandSarah Katheleen Buttrick 21 Lexington Park, Maryland

Timothy Rondell Pitcher 30 California, MarylandAngel Marie Seymour 26 California, Maryland

John Robert Thomas 25 Lexington Park, MarylandCheryl Lynn Burton 26 Lexington Park, Maryland

March 19, 2008

Christopher Zane Ordiway 34 Accokeek, MarylandCorazon Palileo 30 Accokeek, Maryland

Shawn Keith Harbaugh 31 North Beach, MarylandDenise Marie Walter 28 North Beach, Maryland

Keith Anthony Shumaker 46 Charlotte Hall, MarylandPatricia Ann Feustel 46 Mechanicsville, Maryland

March 20, 2008

Bryan Page Broschak 27 Diamond Bar, CaliforniaRebecca Elizabeth Giusti 31 Diamond Bar, California

John Paul Meade, Jr. 25 Hollywood, MarylandChristina Dawn Kennedy 25 Hollywood, Maryland

James Godfrey Lacey, Jr. 54 Lexington Park, MarylandBarbara Jean Lacey 46 Lexington Park, Maryland

Seth Adam Randleman 26 Chesapeake Beach, MarylandAbby Lyn Taylor 26 Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Michael Lewis Dixon 28 Lexington Park, MarylandLeroya Vashti Frederick 21 Lexington Park, Maryland

March 21, 2008

Michael Durwood Wigglesworth, Jr. 24 Leonardtown, MarylandNancy Dianne Gilroy 19 Leonardtown, Maryland

Justin Michael Simpson Mattingly 32 St. Inigoes, MarylandJessica Anne Farquhar 28 St. Inigoes, Maryland

Edmund Lee Keenan 35 Lexington Park, MarylandChristina Elaine Jinnette 23 Lexington Park, Maryland

Dale Joseph Kreller 23 Columbia, MarylandJennifer Susanne Page 23 Hollywood, Maryland

William Dean Clark 32 Lexington Park, MarylandChristina Noel Long 26 St. Mary’s City, Maryland

Carroll Henry Morgan 62 Mechanicsville, MarylandJoyce Eleanor Miller 45 Mechanicsville, Maryland

Mark Paul Bradley 26 Arlington VirginiaKristin Nicole Wroblewski 24 Arlington, Virginia

March 24, 2008

Roger Bradley Sweeney 43 Mechanicsville, MarylandKelli Rachel McClure 39 Mechanicsville, Maryland

Jamie Joe Patrick O’Hare 20 Patuxent River, MarylandAmanda Lynn Fornari 18 Altoona, Pennsylvania

James Patrick Target 25 Waldorf, MarylandBrandy Nicole Morris 26 Waldorf, Maryland

John Joseph Dumler 24

Mechanicsville, MarylandAmber Michelle Young 24 Mechanicsville, Maryland

March 26, 2008

Dyler Benjamin McCulley 30 Lexington Park, MarylandCarolay Rosario Soria 27 Lexington Park, Maryland

Kenneth Duke Wells 26 Leonardtown, MarylandChristie Anne Dunn 31 Leonardtown, Maryland

March 27, 2008

Johnnie Irvin Hudler, Jr. 29 Upper Marlboro, MarylandKimberly Danielle Sheehan 37 Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Bryan Vincent Strahan 30 Great Mills, MarylandEstrella Marie Morales 28 Great Mills, Maryland

Simon James Richard Holmes 28 London, EnglandMelody Alison Seldin 34 California, Maryland

March 28, 2008

Bryan Andre Carter 30 Great Mills, MarylandAnn Michael Sammons 36 Great Mills, Maryland

Richard Louis Curry 30 Leonardtown, MarylandTiffany Vera Richardson 23 Leonardtown, Maryland

Daniel Abraham Gascon 22 California, MarylandSarah Ellen Dixon 21 California, Maryland

Daniel Varela 46 Valley Lee, MarylandJudith Robin Love 45 Valley Lee, Maryland

March 31, 2008

Kyle Shah Krichofer 31 Lexington Park, MarylandAmy Elizabeth Gunnell 30 Frederick, Maryland

Maurice Page Bourne, Sr. 26 Lexington Park, MarylandMelinda Louise Fulk 20 Lexington Park, Maryland

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