The County Times

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Raiders Fall Short Against GoodSports Cougars Award Ceremony Recognizes Two From County
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer The Leonardtown High School Ice Hockey team battled from a two-goal deficit, but couldnt hold the lead as Thomas Stone prevailed 4-3 in Maryland Scholastic Hockey League action last Wednesday night in Waldorf. I thought we played well, the way they played tonight was how I want them to play, Raiders head coach Rob Barthelmes said. We just couldnt find the back of the net. Thomas Stone jumped out to a
Raider goaltender Joey Rongione eyes the Thomas Stone offense.
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2-0 lead on goals by Shawn Feeney and Amanda Lennon. The Raiders

scored the games next three goals, See Ice Hockey page B-

The Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance will hold its annual Goodsports Awards ceremony during the General Assembly at the Maryland Sate House in Annaplis. Feb. 4 St. Marys County recipients of the award, which recognizes both young athletes and coaches that have

displayed a consistent commitment to GoodSports during their participation in athletics, are Veronica Peters, athlete, and Richard Abell, coach. Peters has been a standout softball player for many years as a member of St. Marys Little League and has played several years in the St. See Goodsports page B-2

Butler Serves Up A Hornets Victory

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS Routinely outmatched in size, but never in heart, Great Mills senior forward Andre Butler makes the most of what he does have; boundless athleticism. At just 6 even, Butler is still a force in the low post, scoring a gamehigh 18 points to lead the Hornets to a 71-60 victory over visiting Urbana High in non-conference boys basketball action Friday night. He plays taller than what he is, head coach Frank Peck said. We have to rely on athleticism, being that we dont have a lot of height on the team. After the first three quarters were evenly matched, Butler sparked the Hornets (7-7 overall, -5 in SMAC play) 27-18 fourth quarter, and that was the difference. The Hornets played without senior shooting guard Johnny Dickerson, who suffered a broken nose and a concussion in the previous weeks loss to Huntingtown High School. Peck said Dickerson should be return in time for this weeks match-ups with McDonough and North Point. With Great Mills lead shaved to four points after an Andrew Stephens three-pointer, Butler stood with the ball near mid-court to take time off the clock, then sped by Urbanas Lex See Hornets page B-2

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LEONARDTOWN - Jake Heibel wasnt sure which team was 0-12 coming into last Wednesday nights SMAC boys basketball game. I give Patuxent credit, they played hard and theyre going to get a win sooner or later, the Leonardtown boys basketball coach said after his Raiders escaped with a 64-55 win over the Panthers. We had chances to put the game away, and we didnt. That gave them a chance to get back in the game. Eric Chase, despite being in foul trouble for most of the second half, led three Raiders in double figures with 17 points, while Moe Stone and Tyre Herbert added 15 and 13 points respectively. Coach told us these are the type of teams we need to watch out for, Stone said. They didnt have anything to lose, and we didnt want to overlook them. After a slow first quarter start that left them trailing 12-5 after a Mark Andreas lay-up, the Raiders (8-5 overall, 4-3 in conference play) promptly outscored the Panthers 25-8 for the rest of the half, ending with a Drew Plath jumper as the second quarter buzzer expired, giving Leonardtown a 30-20 lead at intermission. Yet the Panthers (0-13 overall, 0-7 in SMAC play) refused to quit, climbing back to within as little as three points (49-46) after Eric Gray hit the first of two free throws with six minutes left in the fourth quarter. See Leonardtown Basketball page B-

Moe Stone and Patuxents Trenton Barnett battle for a rebound.

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aiders Struggle, But Keep atuxent Winless

Seahawks Rebound with 63-52 Road Victory over Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, Pa. Junior forward Allie Scott (Laurel, Md./ Atholton) and sophomore guard Steph Saint-Aubin (Bowie, Md./Elizabeth Seton) combined for 34 points in leading the St. Marys College of Maryland womens basketball team to a 6-52 road victory over nonconference opponent, Elizabethtown College, Monday night. Scott tallied a game-high 22 points and matched her career-high for the second time with a game-high three blocks. Saint-Aubin recorded her fourth double-double of the season on 12 points and a game-high 10 boards, while also equaling her career-high for the fourth time with a game-high seven steals. The Seahawks (12-6) never trailed in the contest as St. Marys shot a strong 45.2% from the floor in the first half to boast a 0-21 halftime lead. Scott led everyone at intermission with 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting, while Saint-Aubin hauled in seven rebounds. Senior guard Erin Walton (CoSee Seahawks page B-2

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Chris Branch defends Urbanas Brad Hickman.

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Hornets
Continued from page B- Utt and found Tyler Sanders under the basket for a lay-up that made the score 58-52. On the ensuing Hawks possession, Butler skied from nowhere to swat a shot from the 64 Utt into the stands, emphatically capping a night in which his full talents were on display.

It is tougher going up against bigger guys, Butler acknowledges, so I use my speed and quickness to hit the boards and get my teammates the ball. In this up and down season, the Hornets are standing at the break-even mark, but Peck feels his players will determine if Great Mills can regain the form that won the SMAC title last season. It comes down to them

coming together as a team, Peck said. We cant enjoy our wins too long and we have to bring it on the floor for consecutive nights. Butler agreed. As the season progresses, if we play better together, well be tough to beat. Andrew Stephens and Brad Hickman led the Hawks (based out of Ijamsville, Frederick County) with 15 and 14 points respectively.

Goodsports
Continued from page B- Marys County Recreation, Parks and Community Services youth basketball program. Additionally, she is a member of a local traveling volleyball team. Currently, Peters is a sophomore at Leonardtown High School where she plays volleyball, softball and basketball. Abell has been a volunteer, coach and instructor with St. Marys County Rec-

reation, Parks & Community Services for the past 17 years, and a biddy basketball instructor for 17 years and has assisted in developing the curriculum for this program. He has also coached with the St. Marys Youth T-Ball League and coached his two sons in the St. Marys Youth football and Youth Soccer programs. Abell emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and respect to his teams. I am delighted that Veronica and Richard are being recognized for their positive influence in youth sports

which play such a major role in our community, Said Arthur Shepherd, recreation division manager for St. Marys County Recreation, Parks & Community Services. They, like many of the countys volunteer youth coaches and players, understand the importance of sportsmanship in youth sports programs. Each of the Mid- Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliances member organization designated one adult and one student for the GoodSports Award.

Seahawks
Continued from page B- lumbus, N.J./Northern Burlington County) paced Elizabethtown with seven first-half points as the Blue Jays (9-8) could only muster 9-of-32 from the field in the first stanza. St. Marys steadily increased its margin in the

second half as the Seahawks owned a double digit for the last 16:30 of the game. SMCM sported a 21-point (58-37) advantage with a little over six minutes remaining. The Blue Jays put together a 15-3 run to pull within 61-52 at 00:58 but that would be the closest Elizabethtown would get as time expired. Walton finished the night with a team-high 20 points,

six caroms, and four steals, while junior forward Jenn Montague (Newark, Del./St. Marks) added 11 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. As a team, the Blue Jays shot 30.5% from the floor, including going 1-for-10 from downtown. This is the third straight contest dropped by Elizabethtown.

Andre Butler (42) skied for 18 points in Great Mills non-conference win Friday Night.

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Matt Jackson prepares to pass the ball.

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Preston Named CAC Mens Swimmer-of-the-Week Super Bowl XLII Preview

The Hornets Antonis Moye blocks a shot by the Hawks Lex Utt

North Huntingdon, Pa. Michael Preston (Pasadena, Md./Cardinal Gibbons) is now the third St. Marys College of Maryland swimmer (and first male) to be named the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Swimmer-of-theWeek for the week ending January 27 as announced by Tom Byrnes, the CAC Commissioner, Monday afternoon. Preston captured top honors in the 200 free and the 100 free and then contributed the third leg of the first-place 200 medley relay as the Seahawks picked up their first conference

victory to snap a three-meet losing skid and finish the regular season with a 2-5 overall record (1-4 CAC). St. Marys handed Hood College a 121-55 setback this past Saturday. For the second straight week, the junior freestyler was the only Seahawk to record multiple wins. Preston won the 200 free in 1:52.60, while earning the gold medal in the 100 free with a time of 51.60. The 200 medley relay claimed the firstplace spot with a time of 1:48.25.

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer So we all can agree that it doesnt look promising for the New York Giants. After becoming just the third team in the last 25 seasons (joining the 1985 New England Patriots and 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers) to win three playoff games on the road, the G-men are now faced with the daunting task of battling the National Football Leagues first ever 18-win team, the undefeated New England Patriots in this coming Sundays Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Despite Eli Mannings coming-of-age post-season, the Giants still have to contend with all-world quarterback Tom Brady, a rejuvenated Randy Moss and the nastiest defense this side of the Steel Curtain of the 1970s. Then again, the Patriots know what its like to be gross underdogs in a Super Bowl. No one gave the then-unknown Pats a chance six years ago when they took on the Greatest Show on Turf, the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. Three Super Bowl wins later, the Patriots are a modern-day dynasty, looking to put the capper on a perfect season and join the 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only un-

beaten and untied teams in the history of the NFL. Until this season, the Giants were looked as underachievers, and their head coach Tom Coughlin was blamed for the teams failures by virtue of his strict and stuffy way of running things. However, with Manning imitating his big brother Peyton and the defense stepping up at key times, New York upended Tampa Bay, Dallas and Green Bay on the road to get to the fourth Super Bowl in the franchises history. So is this years version of the Big Game as one-sided as it appears to be? Dont be so sure. The Patriots, while seemingly invincible against most teams this season, had a hard time closing out their perfect regular season against these very same Giants Dec. 29 in the Meadowlands. If the Giants are to have any prayer in this game, they must make second-year running back Laurence Maroney beat them. Brady passed for 50 touchdowns in the regular season (an NFL record) and Moss is still an unbelievable fast and rangy target at 64 and had the best season of his 10-year career catching passes from Brady. The Pats also possess Wes Welker, an unknown star who caught a team record 112 passes this season. The Giants must shut

down Welker and Moss in order to force Maroney to carry the load for the Patriots. Offensively, Eli Manning must continue his current hot streak. He has played mistake free football since the playoffs started and is getting help from 65, 265-pound battering ram Brandon Jacobs in the backfield. If Manning can hit Plaxico Burress with a few long passes and then hand the ball off to Jacobs to plow his way into the end zone, the Giants will stay close. The intangibles clearly lie in favor of the Patriots. Just one game away from going 19-0 and cementing their legacy as one of the leagues true dynasties, coach Bill Belichick will have his team prepared and focused, as he is also trying to overcome Spygate, in which he was accused of planting cameras to steal signals from the New York Jets earlier this season. In short, Super Bowl XLII is the clichd David vs. Goliath match-up in which it looks like the Patriots will roll to their destiny. However, the New York Giants got to the Super Bowl by showing up and playing teams who they were given no chance to defeat, and of course, they defeated them. Prediction: Patriots 34, Giants 23.

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Ice Hockey
Continued from page B- taking their only lead on a

slap shot by Andrew Jackson 26 seconds into the third period. The Cougars (2-6-0 in league play) tied the game

Gordy Bonnel of Leonardtown winds up a slap shot.

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13 seconds later on an Alex Huffman backhander, and it would stay that way for 11 minutes until a Thomas Stone power play. Kayla Frazier stole the puck from a Leonardtown defender and slipped a shot past goalie Joey Rongione for the game-winner with 4:08 to go in the game. The Raiders (1-5-1 in MSHL Southern Division play) had several shots at the net in the final seconds, but couldnt get the tying goal. Kyle Rhem and Charlie Yates scored two power play goals for Leonardtown, both coming in the eventful second period. I told our kids [after the game] that its going to be a different result if they continue to play this well, Barthlemes said. Rongione had 29 saves for Leonardtown, who will play St. Marys County foe Ryken Friday, Feb. 1 in Waldorf.

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Leonardtowns Edwin Pelliccia and Thomas Stones Shawn Feeney face off in Wednesday nights game.

Leonardtown Basketball
Continued from page B- I think our effort was on par for about three-fourths of the game, said Panthers coach John McGuffin. Were going to keep fighting and putting it all out there. Three points were as close as Patuxent would get, as Herbert had consecutive steals and uncontested lay-ups to push the lead back to seven, and the Raiders made 14-of-17 free throws in the fourth quarter to close the game out. Not only was Chase struggling with fouls, but junior guard Jeff Wettingel is coming off of a shoulder injury, and did not play until the final five minutes when the Panthers made it uncomfortable for the Raiders. I needed to put him in there to settle some things down, and things did settle down, Heibel said. Again, I give Patuxent credit and Im very disappointed in our effort. We played undisciplined

The Raiders Kyle Rhem battles along the boards with the Cougars Colin Jackson.

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Roy Person protects the ball in Wednesday nights game.

basketball tonight. Trenton Barnett led the Panthers with 15 points and

Gray added 14, career highs for both players.

Tyre Herbert defends a drive by the Panthers Eric Gray.

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Jeff Wettingel and Drew Plath surround Marcus Bullock of Patuxent.

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Raider Girls Repeat As SMAC Indoor Champs

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer While repeating as champions in any sport is an accomplishment in itself, this just may be the beginning of a string of championships for the Leonardtown High School Girls Indoor track & field team. Over the weekend at the Prince Georges County Sports Complex, the Raider girls dominated the competition, finishing 84 points ahead of second place LaPlata and 92 points ahead of the third-place finisher, Lackey High School, to clinch their second straight Southern Maryland Athletic Conference indoor championship. Obviously, winning cures all, says Leonardtown coach Shawn Snyder. The girls stay motivated and love to compete. Junior Jessica Cooke finished second and third respectively in the long jump and high jump events. Caitlin Dillo and Jessica Gass won the mile and two-mile events, and as a team, the Raiders won the 4x400 and 4x800 relays. Aside from his upperclassmen winning events, Snyder lauded the contributions of his freshmen, led by Cara McLaughlin, for adding to the depth of the team. Its always nice [to have that depth], Snyder says. We have so many people coming out for the team we end up making cuts, which I guess is a good thing.

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Health Department Warns Community Of Valentines Type A Botulism Risk In Recalled Canned Day Weekend Green Beans And Garbanzo Beans Benefit
St. Marys County Health Department division of Environmental Health is warning local food service facilities about a national food product recall of large sized cans of green beans and garbanzo beans, some of which are known to have been distributed in Maryland. New Era Canning Company of New Era, Michigan has recalled cans of green beans and garbanzo beans in #10 cans (large cans containing between 6 and 7 pounds) that have specific codes on the can beginning with the numbers 00249, or the letters GREEN or GARB. The affected products may have been processed under conditions, which could have led to contamination, by Clostridium botulinum bacterium spores, which can cause lifethreatening illness or death. For specific brands and codes of green beans and garbanzo beans subject to this recall, consumers and retailers may access this information at the following link http://www.fda. gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/newera. html. The Health Department is responding to the Federal Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) request that all states assist in verifying the removal of these products from food service facilities, warehouses and distribution centers. Consumers who have the affected products or who have used them in recipes should throw the cans and food away immediately. Any food that may be contaminated should be disposed of carefully. When disposing of these products, double-bag the cans in plastic bags. Make sure the bags are tightly closed, and then place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Restaurants and institutions should ensure that such products are only placed in locked receptacles that are not accessible to the public. Additional instructions for safe disposal may be found at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/ dbmd/diseaseinfo/botulism_g.htm. Anyone with questions may call the FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD. Symptoms of botulism poisoning in humans can begin from 6 hours to 2 weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness that moves progressively down the body, affecting the shoulders first, then descending to the upper arms, lower arms, thighs, and calves. Botulism poisoning also can cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result See Botulism Risk page B-5 The Newtowne Players (NTP) of Lexington Park, Md., announce a Valentines Day weekend benefit, A Tribute to Love: Love Is, to raise funds for NTPs 2008 operating budget. Is love a blessing or a curse? Join NTP for this romantic benefit revue, during which you will revisit various love scenes, sonnets and poems throughout the ages, exploring the myriad qualities of love. Our show is fun, witty, romantic and entertaining, said Jessica Lively, one of the shows directors. Love is playful, painful, hopeful, joyful, and its those moments that we capture and share with our audience. Performances will be held Feb. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park. NTP is asking for a mandatory $25 donation for each performance, which gets you one admission to the show, five chances to win the Diamant Bleu Gift Boxes 1996 champagne (donated by Blue Wind Gourmet; a $250 value) and a special dessert during intermission. You can make your donation through the NTP Box Office by calling 301-737-5447 or emailing tickets@newtowneplayers. org. Tickets for the champagne raffle are also sold separately; buy one ticket for $1 or purchase six tickets for $5. The winners name will be drawn at the Feb. 17 performance, but you do not need to be present to win. The Newtowne Players seeks to promote all aspects of the performing arts in Southern Maryland. We provide an outlet for people in the community who are interested in theatre in any capacity. Whether their interest is performing, directing, writing, makeup, costume design or technical support, we provide opportunities for all through education, growth and hands-on experience of working as a volunteer in any of these areas of theatre. In the process, we provide quality entertainment to the surrounding communities. Our goal is to foster, promote and increase the public See Benefit page B-7

Photo Courtesy Of Marc Apter/SMCM

St. Marys College of Maryland has won three national sailing championships in the last three years. The victorious sailors were honored by the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis. From left to right are Coach Adam Werblow, John Howell 07, Team Captain Margaret Lumkes 08, John Loe 08, College President Jane Margaret OBrien, Del. John Bohanan, Assistant Coach Bill Ward, Derick Vranizan 09 and Valen Smith 08.

Maryland Legislature Honors #1 College Sailing Team With Special House Resolution
Members of the champion college sailing team in the nation were honored Monday, Jan. 21, by Maryland Speaker of the House Mike Busch and Delegate John Bohanan at the Annapolis State House. See Sailing page B-7

Focus the Nation

St. Marys College of Maryland (SMCM) will join more than 1,000 U.S. colleges and universities pushing the environment to the top of election-year discussions. The entire campus will concentrate on the earth during Focus the Nation events the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. Highlights of this major student-driven initiative are a campus-wide Teach-In on Thursday, Jan. 31 from noon to 2:45 p.m. in the Athletic and Recreation Center See Focus The Nation page B-5

SMECO Employees Donate $18,000 to Help Youth

Pictured from left are SMECO Business Analyst John Barrett, SMECO Community Relations Specialist Natalie Brown, Alternatives for Youth and Families Executive Director Donna Bennett, SMECO Assistant Stores Supervisor Denise Morrissette, and SMECO Human Resources Administrator Joan Waters.

SMECO employees recently donated more than $18,000 to the nonprofit community organization Alternatives for Youth and Families. The money will support the agencys

programs for Southern Maryland residents. SMECO employees collected the See Donation page B-5

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CSM Childrens Theatre Company Presents Musical, The Jungle Book

A classic childrens story comes to the stage when the College of Southern Marylands Childrens Theatre Company presents The Jungle Book Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3. The story written by Rudyard Kipling in 1894 was originally a collection of short stories about the jungles of India. The best known are the stories about Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves and whose best friends are Baloo, the bear, and Bagheera, the black panther. Kiplings original works were fables using animals, with human traits to relate moral lessons about life and society. Other animals that appear in the collection include Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the mongoose; Kaa, the snake; and Shere Khan, the white tiger and Mowglis nemesis. In The Jungle Book each of Mowglis experiences teach him about life, friendship, courage, responsibility and himself. His many adventures include a daring rescue from the Monkey King, a showdown with Shere Khan and Mowglis eventual return to mankind. The performance is appropriate for children of

Leonardtown Elementary School Science And Technology Night

Monday, February 11th will be anything but a cold winter evening in Leonardtown Maryland. The young, enthusiastic minds belonging to the students of LES will be warming up to participate in our Annual Science and Technology Night. For the past two months our students and classrooms have been preparing projects for this event based on the theme I Can Make a Difference By They will be challenged to use science and technology to come up with innovative ideas that can make a positive difference in their community, classrooms, globally or even in their own homes. We will be hosting our own game show Are you Smarter than Our 5th Graders? This hilarious performance will showcase our best and brightest students as they compete against their teachers, administrators and even a few brave scientists from our community. The game show will be sponsored by several local businesses that are proud to be donating funding for the schools technology committee. This year we will be highlighting some of the tools the technology committee hopes to acquire. It is our hope that everyone in attendance can get a little taste of how emerging technologies can be used in the classroom to enhance student learning. Additionally, the P.T.A. is promoting the theme by sponsoring a demonstration of energy efficient electric cars. These vehicles, provided by Hillside Ride at Breton Bay, will be on hand in the parking lot to escort our visitors from their cars to the front door. Our students will also be able to take joy rides around a safe area in the parking lot. Leonardtown Elementary Schools Science and Technology night is open to everyone in our community. Please join us in support of our students on Monday, February 11th from 6-9pm at the Dr. James A. Forrester Technology Center, located at 24005 Point Lookout Rd Leonardtown, Md. For more information please contact: Laurie Stone P.T.A. Chairman for Science and Technology Night 301-475-7060 or la.stone@verizon.net

all ages as they experience the excitement of Mowglis life in the jungle. CSMs cast includes Marcus Stine of La Plata as Mowgli, Tess Silvestro of Leonardtown as Baloo, Amanda Rae Hamilton of La Plata as

Bagheera, Nick Brightwell of Waldorf as Shere Khan, and Alex La Clair of La Plata as the Monkey King. Performances are Feb. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 2-3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. For information or reservations, contact

the Box Office at 301-9347828, 301-870-2309, 240-7255499 or 443-550-6199, Ext 7828, bxoffc@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/finearts.

Art Exhibit Honors Legacy Of Artist Thomas Rowe

An opening reception for the show of M. Jane Rowe and her late father, Thomas Rowe, will be held at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery on Wednesday, February 6, from 5 - 8 p.m. The featured artists will have their artwork on display from February 1 through April 15. The joint show honors the legacy of Thomas Rowes art and features some of his later pieces. The artwork of Thomas Rowe (1923-2004), a former professor of art at St. Marys College, is representational but transcends realism in content and style. Many of his works displayed features buildings, landscape, and still life. Ms. Rowes artwork, also representational, concentrates on nature. Several of her recent pieces on bones are displayed. Local artists interested in displaying their artwork in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery should contact Candy Cummings at 301-863-6693. The Lexington Park Library is located at 21677 FDR Blvd in Lexington Park. The hours are 9am-8 pm Monday-Thurs; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays.

Attention Twainiacs!

Election Day Lunch

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting an Election Day Lunch at the Fire House located at 13820 Point Lookout Road in Ridge, MD. Stuffed Ham Sandwiches will be $4.00 each and BBQ Sandwiches will be $3.00 each. Sales will begin at 7 a.m. on Election Day - February 12 - and will continue until everything is gone. Baked goods and other sweet treats will also be available for sale. Advanced orders for Stuffed Ham Sandwiches are encouraged and orders should be placed no later than February 7th in order to ensure availability as the sandwiches go fast. For those placing advanced orders - they must picked up no later than 12 Noon on February 12 or the orders will be sold! To place orders you can email auxiliary@ridgevfd.org or contact Dawn at 301-8725090 or Becky at 301-872-5671. Please include your name and daytime phone number.

Stem Open House

Join St. Marys County Public Schools (SMCPS) for its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Open Houses at: Great Mills High School STEM 21130 Great Mills Road Great Mills, Maryland 20634 Ms. Tracey Heibel, Principal January 31, 2008, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Lexington Park Elementary School STEM 46763 South Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, Maryland 20653 Ms. Susie Fowler, Principal February 4, 2008, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Spring Ridge Middle School STEM 19856 Three Notch Road Lexington Park, Maryland 20653 Ms. Maureen Montgomery, Principal February 7, 2008, 6:00-7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for potential and interested students in grades 4, 6, and 9 during the 2008-2009 school year and their parents to learn more about the elementary, middle, and high school STEM Academies. For more details, contact Ms. Paula Perry, SMCPS STEM coordinator, by phone at 301-475-5511, ext. 126, or by email at pcperry@smcps.org.

Pancake Supper
Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper February 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. At St. Johns Church in Hollywood. All you can eat. Choice of toppings, including Happy Face. Families, friends, grandparents, neighbors and kids are especially invited. Adults 12 and up - $6; children under 12 - $3; under 6 free. Come and enjoy a fantastic meal. Sponsored by the St. Johns Knights of Columbus.

Greenwell Hosts Sundays in the Park

Come see what Greenwell has to offer. Sundays in the Park resumes on Jan. 27, 2008, from 1-4 p.m. at historic Rosedale Manor at Greenwell State Park. Take the opportunity to tour the manor, learn about its history, and find out about all the inclusive and accessible programs offered at the park. Come meet the staff and learn about horseback riding and kayaking programs, summer camps, Nature Time for young children, facility rentals, and volunteer opportunities. The $3.00 park service fee will be waived for those attending Sundays in the Park Greenwell hosts Sundays in the Park every Sunday except when special functions are scheduled in the manor. Visit www.greenwellfoundation.org for more information.

Catfish Dinners
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2632 will be hosting a catfish dinner for Lent. Catfish filets will be served with fries, cole slaw, and hushpuppies for $9. Date and Time: Feb. 8 from 5 - 8 p.m. Location: VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd., California, Md. 20619. Proceeds help fund the Ladies Auxiliary Community and Military programs, such as Operation Ulink, Youth Programs, Military Assistance for deployed military and families, etc. Please help support our Veterans. This will be a non-smoking facility, with a covered area outside for the convenience of those who which smoke.

Attention Twainiacs! On Thursday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. at St. Marys College of Maryland (SMCM), Robert Hirst will speak on the mystery, surprise, challenge and reward of being general editor of the Mark Twain Project and curator of the Mark Twain Papers for the last 35 years.

His talk, Better Shove This in the Stove: Tales from the Mark Twain Papers will take place in St. Marys Hall and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ben Click at baclick@smcm. edu or 240-895-4253.

Pre-school Stories with Pat Harris at CSM

Pre-school Stories with Pat Harris at CSM. Feb. 14, 9:45 a.m., College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Preschoolers are sure to enjoy local storyteller Pat Harris and her magical can of stories. Pat will touch hearts and tickle funny bones. $5. 301-9347828, 240-725-5499, 443-5506199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www. csmd.edu/FineArts.

Donation
Continued from page B- money through several fundraising efforts during the year,

including a charity golf tournament and food sales at the Annual Members Meeting. The Co-op selects a different charity each year to benefit from employee contributions.

Focus The Nation

Continued from page B- (ARC), a Polar Bear Splash at 3:40 p.m. in the St. Marys River, and a political roundtable discussion at 4:20 p.m. The public is invited to join students and distinguished visiting professors on campus. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Randy Larsen at rklarsen@smcm.edu or (240) 895-4597

Pancake Supper
St. Andrews Church will host its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday February 5, 2008, from 5 -7 p.m. in the church hall. Thank You!!

Comedy Show
Patuxent River Officers Spouse Club presents their 4th Annual Comedy Show featuring live from the DC Improv: Jay Hastings, Jon Mumma, Justin Schlegel Friday February 29,2008 Doors open 7:30 p.m. Little Flower School 20410 Point Lookout Rd Great Mills, MD $15.00 advanced purchase from MWR $20.00 tickets at the door (must be 18 or older) All proceeds to benefit: Bethesda Fisher House Navy Marine Corps Relief

Botulism Risk
Continued from page B- in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided. Individuals who have these symptoms and who may have recently eaten the products under recall or other food products made with them should seek

immediate medical attention. To date, no illnesses have been reported to the FDA; however, consumers should not consume these products, even if they appear to be normal, because of the potential serious risk to health. For more information contact the health departments Environmental Health Division at 301-475-4321.

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Fruity Multigrain Muffins

From eatbetteramerica.com Ingredients 1 1/4 cups plain fat-free yogurt 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 egg whites 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit 1/2 cup cooked whole-grain triticale or brown rice Directions 1. Heat oven to 400F. Grease bottoms only of

Baked Chicken with Green Spinach Horseradish Sauce

From foodnetwork.com Ingredients Cooking spray 8 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves Salt and ground black pepper 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup vermouth 6 tablespoons prepared white horseradish 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 4 cups cooked rice (regular or instant) Lemon wedges, to garnish Directions 1. Coat a large saute pan or large stovetop grill pan with cooking spray. Season both sides of chicken with salt and black pepper. Place

12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup. 2. In large bowl, beat yogurt, brown sugar, oil and egg whites with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except dried fruit and triticale just until flour is moistened. Fold in dried fruit and triticale. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be very full). 3. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan.

3 Step Greek Chicken & Rice Skillet

from kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1/3 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 4 cups cut-up fresh vegetables from the salad bar, such as broccoli, green peppers and carrots (about 1 lb.) 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) reduced sodium chicken broth 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked 1 lemon Directions 1. HEAT dressing in large deep nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with oregano. Cook 5 min., stirring once. 2. ADD vegetables and broth; simmer 5 min. Stir in rice; cover. Simmer 5 min. Turn off heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed. 3. GRATE 1 tsp. lemon peel; sprinkle over chicken. Cut lemon into 4 wedges; serve with chicken and rice mixture.

chicken on prepared pan and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through. 2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine spinach, mayonnaise, vermouth, horseradish, lemon juice, and parsley. Process until blended and smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. 3. Spoon sauce over half of the chicken. Reserve remaining chicken for another recipe. 4. Serve half (2 cups) of the rice with this meal and reserve remaining rice for another recipe. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Little Lemon Meringue Pies

From foodnetwork.com Ingredients Crust: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 stick) 3 tablespoons sugar Pinch fine salt 1 large egg yolk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sour cream or yogurt Lemon Filling: 1/3 cups sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed Meringue: 1/4 cup egg whites (about 2 large eggs) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch fine salt 1 (6-cup) standard non-stick muffin tin Directions 1. Crust: Beat the butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high until smooth. 2. Add the sugar and salt and continue to beat until evenly combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the egg yolk. Add half of the flour, beating until just crumbly. Scrape down the bowl again; add the remaining flour and then the sour cream or yogurt, beating just until the dough is evenly moistened. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly to bring it together. 3. Roll the dough between 2 generously floured sheets of waxed or parchment paper into a circle about 1/4-inch thick with a rolling pin. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 4. Cut out 6 (4 1/2-inch) rounds using an inverted bowl or round cookie cutter. Place rounds in the muffin tins and, using a small shot glass or your fingers, press into the corners and about halfway up the sides for a snug fit (see photo). Freeze dough in the muffin tin for 30 minutes. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Spray the outside of 6 standard muffin liners with cooking spray and place in the crusts. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crusts until just brown

Minestrone Pasta Salad

From eatbetteramerica.com Ingredients 3 cups (7 1/2 ounces) uncooked medium pasta shells 2/3 cup Italian dressing 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (19 oz) Progresso red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) Progresso chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs or stewed tomatoes, drained

Directions 1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. 2. Toss pasta and remaining ingredients. Serve warm or cold.

Easy Salmon Supper

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 2 cups thinly sliced carrots (about 5 medium) 1/2 cup KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing, divided 4 salmon fillets (1 lb.) 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained 2 cups instant brown rice, prepared as directed on package Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 375F. Toss carrots with 1/4 cup of the dressing in 13x9-inch baking dish. Spread in single layer. 2. BAKE 15 min. Stir carrots; top with salmon. 3. COMBINE tomatoes and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; spoon over salmon. Bake an additional 15 min. or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve over rice.

around the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 1 minute; then carefully remove the muffin liners and baking beans. 5. Return pan to the oven and continue to bake until crusts are cooked through and evenly browned (see photo), about 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool slightly. Then carefully remove crusts from the muffin tin and cool completely on a rack. 6. Lemon Filling: Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and yolks in a nonreactive saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Add the lemon and lime juice and zest and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is as thick as sour cream and is just about to simmer, 3 to 4 minutes. (Take care to stir into the sides of the pot so that all curd thickens evenly.) Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Whisk in the butter a little at a time, until smooth. Stir occasionally until cooled. (Setting the bowl in a larger bowl of ice will speed this up.). Fill each tartlet with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cool lemon filling. 7. Meringue: Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a saucepan that can hold a standing mixers bowl above the water. Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt in the bowl by hand. Set the bowl above the boiling water and continue whisking until the mixture is hot to the touch (135 degrees F) and the sugar dissolves, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat the whites at medium-high speed until they hold soft peaks. Increase speed to high and continue to beat to make a stiff, cool meringue, about 10 minutes. Dollop or pipe on top of the filling. 8. Just before serving, preheat the broiler to high. Set the pies on a baking sheet, and place under the broiler until the meringue is evenly toasted, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, brown meringue with a blowtorch.) Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Sailing
Continued from page B- Busch recognized team members during a House session. They were presented House Resolution certificates by Busch and Delegate Bohanan for their championship victories in several national categories. Sailors John Loe, Val Smith, Derek Vranizan and Coach Bill Ward were recognized for their victory in the 2007 Intercollegiate Sloop Champion-

ships, winning the Colleges first such prize since 1993. Womens Sailing Team members were cited for their exemplary performance and championship victory at the 2007 Intercollegiate Sailing Association National. The Colleges coed Sailing Team was presented certificates recognizing their victory in the National Championship for the Intercollegiate Sailing Association /APS Team Race at the U.S. Naval Academy, beating three Ivy League Schools. Joining the team for the event in the

House of Delegates were Varsity Sailing Coach Adam Werblow, Assistant Coach Bill Ward, and College President Jane Margaret OBrien. The Seahawks were named the National 2007 Intercollegiate Sailing Associations Womens, Team and Sloop Champions at the

finish of the teams season in May. Sailing World magazine published national rankings placing the Colleges coed and womens sailing teams in the number one spot.

Benefit
Continued from page B- knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in St. Marys County and Southern Maryland, and to make live theatre affordable and available to as many members of the surrounding communities as possible. For more information on The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org.

Real-Time Election Results and Automatic E-mails\Text Messages

St. Marys County Government and the St. Marys County Board of Elections will be posting Primary Election Results as they are received from the polling precincts on February 12, 2008. Citizens can view the results in Real-Time by accessing the County Website at www.stmarysmd. and clicking 2008 Election Results. This webpage will be updated throughout the evening until all the precincts have reported their election results to the Board of Elections Office. Citizens will also have the option of receiving email and\or text message notices as Elections Results are posted to the website. To receive automatic email notices on election night, sign-up by accessing the County Website at www.stmarysmd. and click Sign up to receive E-Mail Updates of Election Night Results. When signing up to receive the e-mails, users can specify which race(s) they wish to receive notification. As the results are received at the Board of Elections Office, they will be automatically emailed to users who have registered for this service. Early registration for this option is recommended.

Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the 2nd District VFD and Rescue Squad in Valley Lee on Monday, February 18th, Presidents Day from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Donors may call 301-994-1543 to schedule an appointment or for information. Walk-ins are welcome.

Photo Courtesy Of Marc Apter/SMCM

St. Marys College of Maryland sailors onboard the winning dinghy in the 2007 Intercollegiate Sloop championships received recognition from the Maryland State House of Delegates in Annapolis recently. From left to right are Speaker of the House Michael Busch, Del. John Wood, College President Jane Margaret OBrien, Valen Smith 08, Derick Vranizan 09, John Loe 08, Del. John Bohanan and Del. Anthony ODonnell.

Critter Corner
February Is Prevent-a-litter Month
Each February, communities across the country join together to sponsor Preventa-Litter Month. The purpose is to promote spay/neuter as a primary means of addressing the severe companion animal overpopulation problem: Did you know that: Two unaltered dogs and all their descendants can number 67,000 in just six years? Two unaltered cats and all their descendants can number 420,000 in seven years? While dogs go into heat approximately every six months, cats can go into heat every three weeks? For every human born in America, 15 dogs and 45 cats are born? Eight of every ten cats, and six of every ten dogs that enter a shelter do not find a new home? According to The Humane Society of the United States, an estimated 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters each year? Thats one every eight seconds. The spaying and neutering of dogs and cats also provides other health benefits. Often it resolves such undesirable behaviors as spraying, roaming and aggression. Preventing surplus litters also saves taxpayers millions of dollars, since according to SpayDay USA it costs government agencies as much as

LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Buffalo Soldiers Re-Enactors present history
The Baltimore Chapter of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments Re-Enactors, dressed in uniform, will discuss the history of the Buffalo Soldier and present an impressive display of pictures and cavalry memorabilia at a special Black History Month program at Lexington Park Library on Sat, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. This free program is suitable for all ages. Both programs start at 7 p.m. Scholarships and the FAFSA form will also be discussed. No registration is required.

Libraries offer storytimes

Storytimes are free and no registration is required. Baby steps storytimes are for ages 212 months, toddler storytimes are for ages 1-2 years and pre-school storytimes are for all ages but are geared for ages 3-5. Wiggle-Giggle is for those little ones who have extra energy. Charlotte Hall: Baby steps are on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., toddler on Tuesdays at 10 and 10:30 a.m., and pre-school on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Leonardtown: Baby steps are on Mondays at 10 a.m.; Wiggle-Giggle on Mondays at 11 a.m.; toddler on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; and pre-school on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Lexington Park: Baby steps are on Mondays at 9:15 a.m., toddler on Mondays at 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and pre-school on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Stories and More are presented by St. Marys College students between 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Friday mornings at Lexington Park Library.

The Big Read to be launched

The Big Read will soon be underway with kick-off set in St. Marys County on Feb. 12 at 1:15 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library. Janice Walthour will read excerpts from the selected Big Read book, A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines. From mid-Feb through March the residents of all three counties are invited to focus on A Lesson Before Dying and participate in book discussions, movie showings and discussions, dramatic readings and contests planned in all three counties. The Big Read is a National Endowment for the Arts grant. Books, audio books, DVDs of the movie based on the book, and readers guides are available at the libraries. For information on how to become involved contact the library or visit www.stmalib.org and click on Big Read.

Libraries offer book discussions

Drop in for any of the following book discussions: Erik Larsons book, Thunderstruck on Feb. 4, 7 p.m. at Charlotte Hall; Barbara Kingsolvers book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life on Feb. 11, 6 p.m. at Lexington Park and Wayne Karlins book, The Wished for Country on Feb.21, 7 p.m. at Leonardtown

Options for paying for college explored

Tim Wolfe, Financial Director of St. Marys College, along with the local high school career counselors, will present an informative program on the various options available to pay college expenses. The program is Jan. 30, at Leonardtown and Feb. 6 at Lexington Park.

$176 to capture, house, feed, and possibly euthanize each homeless animal. For all of these reasons, the Tri-County Animal Shelter encourages you to have your pet spayed or neutered. Check with your local veterinarian, as they may offer discounts during Prevent-a-Litter Month. The following or-

ganizations offer spay/neuter services at reasonable rates: Humane Society of Charles County (Waldorf); Waldorf Well Pet Clinic (Waldorf); The Lucky Ones (Charlotte Hall); and Well Pet Clinic (Lexington Park). Make an appointment today.

Juvenile arrested for burglaries in Chingville area

On January 27, 2008 members of the patrol division developed and arrested a suspect in connection with several recent residential and motor vehicle burglaries in the Chingville Road area of Leonardtown. The 17-yearold suspect was charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of theft over $500, three counts of theft under $500, eight counts of theft under $100 and 22 counts of rouge and vagabond. The suspect was processed at Sheriffs Office headquarters

and remanded to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice for disposition.

Juvenile suspect arrested for burglaries in Mechanicsville

On January 28, 2008 members of the patrol division arrested a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested in connection with several motor vehicle burglaries in the Mechanicsville area. Investigation revealed the juvenile was in possession of several items recently reported stolen and had allegedly used or attempt-

ed to use a stolen bank card to purchase goods. The juvenile was subsequently located and arrested. Search incident to arrest revealed 26 Hydrocodone tablets, also believed to have been stolen. The juvenile was processed at Sheriffs Office Headquarters and released to the custody of a parent, pending action by the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Warrant Service Leads to CDS Arrest

January 27, 2008 while on routine patrol, SDFC David Corcoran spotted Tony Dinone Herbert, 22, of Leon-

ardtown walking on St. Andrews Church Road near FDR Boulevard. Investigation revealed Herbert was wanted on an outstanding warrant for malicious destruction of property. He was arrested and search incident to arrest allegedly revealed a small amount of marijuana in the suspects jacket. He was transported to the detention center, served with the open warrant, and charged with possession of marijuana.

Chopticon High School for a reported controlled dangerous substance violation. Investigation revealed a 14-year-old student was caught allegedly smoking marijuana in a bathroom stall by a staff security officer. The student was found in possession of CDS and CDS paraphernalia. The juvenile was arrested, processed and released to the custody of a parent pending further action by school authorities and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Juvenile arrested for CDS in school

January 28, 2008 Deputy Jason Graves responded to

Man arrested for DUI

January 28, 2008 just af-

ter 2 a.m., Deputy Michael Boyer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Chancellors Run Road and Sayre Drive after observing the driver and an unknown male walking on the roadside, arguing. The vehicle was stopped and the driver identified as, Robert Steven Kellis, 44, of Great Mills. Kellis was suspected of driving under the influence and submitted standard field sobriety tests. He was placed under arrest and charged with driving under the influence. He was transported to the detention center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner.

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Soup for the Seafood Lovers Soul

In the weeks leading up to Easter, many people make sacrifices to show their devotion to their religion. Certain Christian religions, for example, require you abstain from eating meat on Fridays throughout the Lenten season. But sacrificing meat doesnt mean you have to sacrifice taste, as the following recipe for Cioppino from Leslie Jonath and Frankie Frankenys Soups On! (Chronicle Books) can attest.

Sudoku

Cioppino
Serves 4 14 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 white onion 12 cup thinly sliced leeks, white part only 4 garlic cloves, crushed 6 anchovy fillets or 2 tablespoons anchovy paste 13 cup chopped fresh flatleaf parsley 4 sprigs fresh marjoram 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 live Dungeness crab (2 to 212 pounds), cleaned and sectioned, crab fat reserved 8 ounces lingcod, or other white fish 1 cup dry white wine 112 cups tomato pure or peeled, fresh whole tomatoes 8 ounces clams, well scrubbed 4 ounces mussels, scrubbed and debearded 8 ounces raw prawns or large shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 ounces calamari, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles Kosher or sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Warm the oil in a heavy, nonreactive pot over medium-

high heat. Add the onion, leeks and garlic and saut until the garlic is golden. Add the anchovies, parsley, marjoram, and pepper flakes and stir to mix. Add the crab and fish and cook until the fish begins to fall apart, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook to reduce the liquid by one-third. Mix together the reserved crab fat, 1 cup water, and the tomato pure in a small bowl. Add to the pot, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil.

Add the clams, mussels and prawns and cook until the clam and mussel shells begin to open and the prawns turn pink, approximately 3 minutes. Discard any clams or mussels that do not open. Add the calamari and cook until opaque, approximately 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.

Heres How It Works:

A soup such as Cioppino can be the perfect choice for those looking to abstain from eating meat while not sacrificing taste.

Kids Corner

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

Crossword

CLUES ACROSS

Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions

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11. Man who guards the net 12. Av____: antipathetic 16. British thermal unit 19. A long thin implement 21. Type of leather 24. Table game 25. Millisecond 26. Moses elder brother (Bible) 27. __compoop 28. Behemoths 29. Ointment 31. Roman god of the underworld ___ Pater 32. A waterproof raincoat 34. Mated 38. Raw material for maple syrup 42. Am. arctic deer 44. Once more 45. Spanish farm 48. Dots per inch 49. P_____: son of Tantalus 50. Pacific island republic 51. Beats per minute 52. River in NE Turkey 54. Spin a floating log 55. Take on cargo 56. Genus of the family Esocidae 58. What we breathe 59. Moisten or soak

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Construction/General Laborers Company located in Lusby is looking for laborers for 4-6 weeks to do maintenance work on existing pipelines. Some experience in construction/mechanical a plus. The position is F/T; Mon-Sat day shift. Candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check and drug test. Must have steel toes shoes, safety glasses, hard hats and gloves. $11 -$14.00/hour, based on experience. For information or to setup an interview, please call Diana on 410-268-0049 or email Diana.sanchez@ expresspersonnel.com.

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package including paid time off, 403B and much more! Looking for a mature, loving, kind, patient person to stay overnight 1-2 nights a week with disabled mother and three young children. Responsibilities: assist mother with getting children ready for bed; assist mother if children should require attention during the night (most nights you will be sleeping through the night); assist mom with getting children up in the morning. Hours: 8:00pm-8:00am. If interested, please respond to barpayne@ md.metrocast.net. Several openings for people with FMS experience. Positions will require FMS acquisition experience, or FMS training experience, or FMS financial experience, or FMS case management experience. Degree prefered. Experience should be in hands-on FMS Program Office support. Call Ken Stepanuk 301 863 6684 x 1003. Part Time Bookkeeper/ Administrator Needed For busy non-profit office 25 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday. Two years paid accounting experience required. Must be proficient in QuickBooks and Excel. Non-profit accounting preferred office management experience desirable. Salary $15 $18/hr based on experience. Benefits available. Send resume and references to: Greenwell Foundation, Inc. PO Box 198 Hollywood, MD 20636 FAX 301-373-4735, email ksclark@greenwellfoundation.org. Provide Senior Acquisition Specialist Support for electronic warfare equipment programs. Responsible for coordinating the process for initiating new procurements by developing Procurement Initiation Documentation (PIDs), ensuring budget alignment, executing Procurement Planning Conferences, and ensuring standarization of processes. Must apply principles of DoD 5000 acquisition requirements to a complex weapons system program. Ability to plan and execute work in the ERP environment. Eight (8) years of experience in program management, systems engineering, system acquisition, financial management, test and evaluation or integrated logistics support. Four (4) of the eight (8) years of experience must relate to the solution of complex technical problems and acquisition management support directly related to acquisition services and technical analysis. Experience must include specific disciplines such as work in developing program controls, execution documents, and management procedures. General Manager position now available at our Solomons Island Subway location. Candidate must have excellent, organizational, motivational and leadership skills. We offer a competitive salary and complete benefits package for full-time employees to include: paid leave, company matching 401k plan, health and dental benefits and bonus program. Fax resume to 301-862-2874. To inquire on progress of application or for further information contact, Tony Rowell: 240-298-2994.

HELP WANTED
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1990 Ford LX Hatchback. It has the 5.0 motor in it, bbk shorty headers, bbk off road h pipe, flow master cat back, cold air intake, 3.73 rear end gears, weld wheels with new tires, cd player. Car runs good and drives fine. Does get driven much anymore so MUST SELL!!!! Any reasonable offer taken. Any questions call 240-925-7849. Price: $3,200.00 OBO. 1988 Dodge 150 Power Ram Charger, 318 fuel injected, automatic, overdrive, 4 wheel drive, ac, ps, pb. Md. Inspected. $2,400 obo. 301-769-2702. 2000 Oldsmobile Integra, Special Edition, V6, 3.4 engine, 4 door, sunroof, rear spoiler, dark gray leather interior, all options. All new tires, rotors, and brakes. Car is clean and looks sharp. MD Inspected. $4,000 obo. 301-769-2702. Retired School Bus Ready for R/V Conversion. 1989 Ford IH School Bus w/ WC Lift. This Intl Harvester bus is retired from local school system, has 8 windows on drivers side, 6 windows & hydraulic WC lift on passenger side. I removed seats and floor covering to begin an RV conversion and lost time, $$$ for project. High mileage but maintained well, runs great. come check it out ,hear it run, it also has two roof vent/escape hatches. Call 301-994-9872. Price: 1,600.00 OBO. 2003 Yamaha Kodiak. Good for utility work or recreation. Used very little. $2,800. Call Gerald at 202-330-6276.

CHILD CARE
St. Charles Provider with over 25 years experience with young children has openings for Infants-age 11 (before and after care transport available). A homey atmosphere with educational activities. I am a Level 4 Credentialed provider (this means extra training and activities are mantained by me). I accept vouchers and provide all meals, including dinner. For infants, all you need to do is bring diapers and clothing. I provide care seats and other equipment, as well as formula. My hours are 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. Please call me to set up an interview: 301-645-2699 or 240-320-3654. Hi my name is Mrs. Joanne and I have 2 openings for ages 2 and up. Before and after school is welcomed for Leonardtown Elementary school. I cook both breakfast and lunch and in the afternoon I provide a snack. The children have a large play room with books, puzzles, and toys to play with. We also paint and do arts and crafts. My hours are from 7:00 to 5:00. I accept drop- ins by appointment if space is available. My home is smoke and pet free. 301-475-0400.

REAL ESTATE
This is a MUST SEE Charming and affordable 2 story Colonial with attached garage has beautiful custom landscaping. Kitchen and bathrooms have been fully remodeled. This homes open floor plan features hardwood floors in the foyer, wall-to-wall carpeting, ceiling fans, crown molding, chair rail, and oak cabinets. The kitchen features a GE side-byside refrigerator with in-the-door water & ice dispenser, self-cleaning oven, ultra quiet Energy Star dishwasher and a garbage disposal. A custom built covered porch with a sunburst railing gives an inviting entrance and french doors from the kitchen lead to a large rear deck - great for backyard Barbeques. Other amenities include a post lamp to light the driveway, flood lights with a front motion sensor, large capacity washer & dryer. There are No Homeowner Association fees. The property backs to the golf course and is within walking distance to Calvert Cliffs State Park and Cove Point Parks ball field and playground. Conveniently close to Lusby shopping centers and to Appeal Elementary, Southern Middle and Patuxent High schools. Solomons Island is just a short drive south for boating, fishing and restaurants. Freshly painted and READY FOR YOU. Price: $245,000. Christine Moore 410 474 0571. What a STEAL!! This price for a home in the Villages At Leonardtown is just unbelievable but the Sellers say they want to go now! Their loss will be your gain! 4 BR/2.5 Bath w/ formal LR & DR, a Fam. Rm w/ gas FP, Hardwood, crown moulding, rounded corners and more. Master is HUGE w/ sitting areas & his/her walk-in closets. Master bath w/spa tub, sep. shower and dual sinks. A FULL unfinished basement w/bath rough-in just waiting for you! Back yard is level and BIG. A blank canvas just waiting for your custom touches...add a deck/ patio/pool wherever your dreams take you. The Villages At Leonardtown is a wonderful, wave and smile, stroll w/ the family, love our homes neighborhood. This home is a Gem and perfect for YOU! Price: $430,000. Call MaryAnne Crewse (301) 904-9447. 4,000.00 towards buyers closing cost. Home is in Hickory Hills North. 22698 Athlone Dr. Great Mills MD. Phone# 240925-5466, Available NOW. 1/28/08. 3 bdrm 2 full bth. 1312 sq ft. Home

REAL ESTATE
built in 2004. Cement slab foundation. Lrg. fenced back yard. 14 x 14 patio. Vinyl siding. 2 car garage. Has new hard wood floor in great room. Great room has vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan. Tile in kitchen and dinning rm. with vaulted ceiling. Master bdrm has ceiling fan with vaulted ceiling. master bth. vaulted ceiling. Has walk in closet. Refrigerator w/ ice maker, gas stove, dishwasher. Froced air heating w/ natural gas. AC, electric. Pull down access to attic in garage. MLS listing # SM6645088. Price: $278,000. Call Lynn Z 301-863-7025. Our four level home has been perfect for raising our family. The bedrooms, one and half bath, living room and kitchen (and dining) are all on the main level and have Oak Hardwood floors. The kitchen has custom Cherry cabinets with granite counter tops. Our sunny 24 X 29 family room (up six steps) has large windows and two eight foot gliding doors. This cozy room has a Vermont Casting Wood Stove. The side double door off the drive way enters into a den on the ground level. This level also has a bright laundry room with full bath. Eleven hundred square feet of unfinished basement allowed us to have a workshop area with ample storage. All of our windows and gliding doors (3) are Anderson. The shingles are Timberline (40 year). The central heat and air consists of a Heat Pump (3 years old) with an Oil Furnace backup. Our quiet water view community has an abundance of wildlife. We feel blessed to be moving within walking distance of our present home. We invite you to come see our home...Call 301-769-2693 or 301-4818336 . Price: $385,000.

National organization in Piney Point, MD has immediate openings for medical processors. Data entry, filing and keying skills required. General office skills helpful. Knowledge of medical billing and coding preferred, but not necessary. We offer an excellent benefits package. Send resume via email to lryan@seafarers.org or fax 301-702-6060. National organization in Piney Point, MD has an immediate opening for a Membership Services Representative. Applicants must have multiline phone experience and knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines a must. We offer an excellent benefit package. Send resume via email to lryan@seafarers.org or fax 301-702-6060. SMCN is seeking an experienced Supported Employment Coordinator to join their team. The SE Coordinator is charged with the supervisory oversight and overall coordination of the Supported Employment program. The incumbent to this position is responsible for the implementation of Supported Employment activities associated with the vocation integration of persons with mental health needs. The SE Coordinator must maintain contact with the Rehabilitation Director but must also exercise considerable judgment and initiative in demonstrating and presenting SMCN s vocational support service philosophy and policies. Active community outreach and coordination with the other human services agencies is a necessity. Hours of employment are varied according to the needs of the consumers, and may include evening and weekend hours when appropriate and necessary. Qualifications for the Supported Employment Coordinator are a Bachelor s degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university is required, Master s degree preferred. Work experience may be substituted for education. Must also have 3 years of related work experience in a human services field, which one of those years must have been in a supervisory or management role. Must possess a clean driving record and must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation and drug screening. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Interested e-mail resume to cpayne@smcni.org, fax 410-535-3436. SMCN offers an attractive benefits

APARTMENT RENTALS
One Bedroom apartment, most utilities included, 24 x 12 porch, private entrance, unfurnished. In quiet cul-de-sac, wooded neighborhood; Conveniently located 3 miles north of Patuxent River NAS $825.00. per month w/security deposit of $825.00 Short or long term lease. Non-smoker & NO Pets. Available Now. If interested, and for any further information, please contact me at 301 904 2857. 1 bedroom basement apartment for rent available 2/1/08. Rent includes electric, cable, and DSL internet. Apartment has hookup for phone but you will have to have it turned on by Verizon. No pets, No smoking! $750 a month rent, w/ a $750 security deposit due on move in day. Call 301373-2480 Please leave a message. Looking for a quiet responsible N/S individual, , room is in a single family home located on a private lot near Hollywood. Cable & Phone included. Please call meat 301-3738762 if interested. Price: $450. Basement room for rent. Room for rent with fireplace and 1/2 bath. Private entrance. Monthly rent $650. Security deposit of $300. If interested, please contact me at 443-964-8498.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Basketball hoop w/base (Great Condition) Call Lee Milburn 240-5382909. Price: $60. Moving! Must Go! Only used a few times.

Social Work / Mental Health Innovative, nonprofit, seeking creative, energetic person to coordinate care for youth and families. Requirements: strength based, mental health exp. & Masters preferred. E-mail cover letter & resume to cgoeller@mdchoices. org. www.choicesteam. org EOE.

REAL ESTAE RENTALS

LA PLATA CONDO FOR RENT. Price: $1800. If interested, please call Tina Pipes at 301-752-0626.

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Boys Basketball SMAC Scores

Girls Basketball SMAC Scores

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Leonardtown Great Mills Leonardtown Chopticon Chopticon

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Boys Swimming SMAC Scores

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Girls Swimming SMAC Scores

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Wrestling SMAC Scores

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2007 - 08 SMAC Championship

Women - Team Rankings - 14 Events Scored
1) Leonardtown 3) North Point 5) Westlake 7) Calvert 8) Henry E. Lackey 11) Great Mills 134 42 37 22 20 17 2) La Plata 4) Huntingtown 6) Northern 8) Chopticon 10) Patuxent 12) McDonough 60 39 23 20 18 1

Men - Team Rankings - 14 Events Scored

Chopticon Great Mills 1) La Plata 3) North Point 5) Huntingtown 7) Leonardtown 9) Patuxent 11) Great Mills 88 43 39 26 20 8 1) Westlake 4) Thomas Stone 6) Northern 7) McDonough 10) Henry E. Lackey 12) Chopticon 88 42 32 26 17 2

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