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The Battle of Saint Marys Knights Lose to One of Nations Best

By Andrew Knowlton Staff Writer Ryken had their hands full Tuesday afternoon when facing the St. Marys Saints of Annapolis. Not only were the Knights playing one of the nations top teams, but they were without their top defenseman and captain, Justin Schmidt. Hes our leader, hes our captain, so when you take him off it really hurts, said Ryken coach John Southern of Schmidt, who sat out the game with a shoulder injury. The Knights were only able to hang for the first half of the game before falling behind and losing 14-8 on their home turf. First of all, trying to get a team like Saint Marys on our schedule is difficult, said Southern. Theyre one of the top teams in the country and theyre in the MIAA. We got them down here and we played a good first half, and then [we had] nothing in the second half. The Saints went up 2-0 early but Ryken was able to come back and tie it before the end of the first quarter on a goal by Tyler Spaudling. Ryken goalie Andrew Wascavage made a critical save in the last few seconds of the first period to keep the game knotted at two. He finished the first half with 13 saves and had 12 more in the second. Theyve got a great team and our goalie played fantastic, or else the score could have been a lot worse, Southern said. But the Saints stepped up offensively in the second quarter and ended up with a 7-5 lead. Still, Ryken was pleased with their play in that period. In the second quarter we turned it on, said Bray Dunaway, who finished the game with three goals and one assist. But then at halftime they came out and they just

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Zack Angel of Saint Marys Ryken tries to go around a Saints defender. Angel had one goal and three assists in the loss.
Photo by Andrew Knowlton

Keeping The Eye on The Prize Ryken Tennis is Full of Hope

By Andrew Knowlton Staff Writer Despite early season losses to DeMatha and St. Johns, and more recently Paul VI, the St. Marys Ryken boys tennis team is looking at the rest of the 2007 season with high hopes and enthusiasm. After all, theres a lot on the line for the Knights. Rykens coach, Joe Winters, made a deal with his team before the start of the season. If the Knights win three matches, he takes them out for pizza. If they win six matches, its Six Flags. So far the team is winless, but with a fresh group of young and talented players, a trip to Six Flags is looking pretty realistic. Were doing good, said freshman Gabe Towns. This [match] is the best weve ever done. We could have beat DeMatha. We could have beat St. Johns, too. And although the Knights lost 6-3 to Paul VI, they proved their talent in several matches. In the No. 1 singles match, Towns defeated Brian Hope 8-3 and then joined teammate Alex Camp for the No. 1 doubles match, which they won 8-6. After going up early in the match, Camp and Towns saw their lead whittle away. Once they got serious again, however, they were able to pull off the victory. I think when [Towns and I] play together, its more fun, said Camp, a junior. We cant get anything serious done when we play together because were just having too much fun, Towns added.
Freshman Gabe Towns keeps his eye on the ball as he sends it back to his Paul VI opponent. Towns won the No. 1 singles match 8-3.
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Continued from page B- Camp played well in his singles match against Paul VIs Chris Reeves but could not pull off the win. The match went to 9-8 before Reeves won the tiebreaker 8-6. Senior Tom Martin had better luck in singles, beating Tim Horan 9-7. Its a huge improvement on last year already, Martin said. I think we have a better team chemistry this year. The No. 3 doubles team of Ned Arick and Taylor Brown had a close call in their matchup. They held a slight advantage most of the match, until Paul VI came back to claim an 8-6 win. Although her team pulled off the victory over Ryken, Paul VI coach Ellen Horan was very impressed with how much the Knights have improved. It [was] a closer match than the score indicates, she said. I think Ryken looks better than theyve ever looked. I think theyve improved quite a bit. The Knights will face Paul VI again later in the season, and by then, Ryken should be well into a successful season, according to Horan. They should do very well, she added. I think Ryken looks like they should be very strong this year. I wouldnt be surprised if they can have an 8-8 or a 9-7 winning record. A record like that would easily put the Knights on the road to Pizza Hut and Six Flags, but still, they are making no predictions as to how many games they will win. Their only hope is to do better than in years past. We won two overall last year, so any improvement on last year would be good, Martin said.

Photo by Andrew Knowlton

Junior Alex Camp serves up a shot in his singles match against Chris Reeves of Paul VI. Camp lost a tiebreaker 8-6 but came back to win in the No. 1 doubles match.

Safety a Concern With Kids and Sports

Kids and sports-related injuries are like peanut butter and jelly: inseparable and forever linked together. Nearly every child knows or has been the kid in the class with the cast on his arm, getting classmates to sign the cast as a means of getting well. Thanks to kids being kids, injuries are common among the worlds youngsters, especially those heavily involved in sports. A number of factors can influence how likely a child is to suffer a sports-related injury. Fortunately, just as many preventive measures can be taken to make sure children learn more about the joys of competition than the pain of the emergency room. blacktop or a baseball field filled with gopher holes, such surfaces can be very damaging to children, leading to serious injuries that could affect their ability to compete the rest of their lives. Fields littered with sink holes or holes caused by critters can result in serious knee or ankle injuries. If such fields exist in your town or city, write your local politician with your concerns. Fields that are fenced in are less likely to fall victim to critters that dig up turf, leaving them in shoddy condition for children just looking to have a good time. Children should also avoid playing on concrete surfaces, such as concrete basketball courts, tracks or hockey rinks. Falls onto concrete can cause significant damage, and running on such surfaces can take its toll on a childs knees or even cause painful shin splints over time. Pay attention. Though its impossible to keep an eye on your kids at all times, doing so as much as you can will go a long way to preventing injury. Particularly when involved in athletics, children have a tendency to get overaggressive as their competitive fires burn, which can result in serious injury. Parents should hammer home the idea that a game is just a game and to always avoid letting their emotions get the best of them. Organized sports leagues, especially, should have a trained health professional on hand at all times. Instant reaction to injury can often determine how serious the injury might be, so having a trained professional on hand should be mandatory for any league your child joins.

Ned Arick returns the ball over the net while teammate Taylor Brown looks on.

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ness games have been played and 11 of which have been upsets (if you can even call them that). Lets look at the upsets thus far. Purdue, a nine-seed, beat Arizona, an eight-seed. Southern Illinois (four-seed) beat Virginia Tech (five-seed). Xavier (nine-seed) beat BYU (eight-seed). Michigan State (nine-seed) beat Marquette (eight-seed). USC (five-seed) beat Texas (four-seed). Butler (five-seed) beat Maryland (four-seed). Tennessee (fiveseed) beat UVA (four-seed). Get my drift? This hasnt exactly been the Year of the

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making your picks, its crucial to decide beforehand which teams you think are going far and spend less time doing research on teams that will be eliminated early. In the end, youll get more points if you picked Elite Eight, Final Four and championship teams correctly. Also, its a good idea to pick a team that nobody else will pick to go far, like George Mason last year. Thats why I chose Oregon to beat Florida, even though the experts are saying Florida has the easiest path to the Final Four. You need something to set your bracket apart from all the others. Of course, its easy for me to say this now that the tournament is halfway over. And of course, every year is different. This March seems to favor the overdog more than years past. In fact, if you picked all the number one seeds to go far, your bracket is in good shape right now. Im lucky enough to have seven of my Elite Eight teams and all of my Final Four teams still in contention. But like I said, every year is different, and who knows what might happen when games resume today and tomorrow? All I know is that if you are hoping for big upsets, the mens bracket hasnt been the right place to look. Try the womens tourney instead. I always enter my womens bracket online thinking that I can win big bucks because nobody else does it. Then, I realize that I dont know jack about womens hoops and I come in 20,793 in the rankings. Dah well, its worth a shot. But if you do follow womens hoops, youll see their tournament has had fewer upsets, but more significant upsets, such as Florida State,

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a 10-seed, beating seven-seed Old Dominion and two-seed Stanford. Marist, a 13-seed, knocked off four-seed Ohio state and then plowed through fifth-seed Mid-Tennessee. The best thing about the womens bracket is that Maryland is still in the runnings and looking to do some damage. On the mens side, Butler knocked out the Terps in a disappointing game. The only thing that can make any Maryland fan feel better about that is the fact that Duke lost to VCU in the opening round! If you were rooting for Maryland, and dont mind jumping on a local bandwagon, then Georgetown is obviously your team. Thats the greatest thing about March Madness. With your bracket in hand, you always have a team to cheer for.

Breaking Down the Brackets

Cinderella. In fact, I hardly consider those upsets. The only big upsets have been Winthrop (11-seed) over Notre Dame (six-seed,) VCU (11-seed) over Duke (six-seed) and Vanderbilt (sixseed) over Washington State (three-seed). The biggest and best upset (cough which I picked cough) was UNLV (seven-seed) over Wisconsin (two-seed). This is why the brackets are so hard to bust. The difference between a five and a four seed or a nine and an eight are very, very slim in most cases. Thats why when

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Automotive
2007 Mazda CX-7
By: Jesse Stump Contributing Writer Mazda has always been a bit of an odd bird in the automotive industry. The company has gone through five logos (three of which were in the 90s alone) and is the only remaining manufacturer of the rotary-engine automobile. Although Ford owns over one third of the company, Mazda has always seemed to struggle with its identity. That is of course until recently. At about the same time that the companys Zoom-Zoom catch phrase was coined; Mazda began to establish a reputation for its sporty fun-to-drive vehicles. 2007 marks the introduction of the latest addition to Mazdas Zoom-Zoom family, the CX-7 cross-over. receives unique sport striping. There is plenty of leg room in the rear and the bench is surprisingly comfortable. All models are available with a nine-speaker Bose sound system and integrated DVD Navigation. The Navigation system offers a touch screen and voice command along with a rearview camera that activates when the vehicle is in reverse. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed with the sound system. Maybe its just me, but Id rather see Mazda spend the money on a crisp sounding no-name stereo than a Bose system that underperforms. The CX-7s cabin is well designed and its instrumentation is visible and easy to operate. The interior has a great fit and finish and I felt like I was sitting in a much more expensive vehicle.

Test Drive
Before getting behind the wheel of the new CX-7 I was well aware of the 240hp turbocharged 4-cylinder that lay beneath its hood. Regardless of these numbers I was a bit skeptical after all, this vehicle has a curb weight of nearly two tons. Well, lets just say my doubts dissolved immediately the first time I pegged the throttle. This vehicle does amazing things with its 2.3 liter power plant. Turbo lag is virtually non-existent and the CX-7 pulls with constant

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Over the past few years Mazda has begun to make a name for itself in the automotive industry with its fun-loving philosophy. The new CX-7 is the embodiment of the Zoom-Zoom generation and I expect it to make a huge impact on the crossover market. Not to mention, you can pick up a fully loaded Grand Touring model for under $33,000.

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Interior
The CX-7 is available with a wide variety of interior amenities. Both Touring and Grand Touring models are equipped with supple leather-trimmed seating, though leather in the pricier Grand Touring model

2007 Mazda CX-7

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Sports
Baseball Previews: Softball Previews:
Team: Chopticon Braves Team: Chopticon Braves Head Coach: Traci Chappelear (Third Season) Head Coach: Steve Williams (Sixth Season) 2006 Record: 8-11 2006 Record: 12-9 Key Personnel Losses: Ashley Baines, Amber Simpkins Key Losses: Brandon Short, Darrell Parham, Kenny Fusco Key Players: Judi Tennyson, Christina Pasquini Key Players: Justin Mika, Drew Miller, Roy Maddox Strengths: Chopticon has a tough pitching staff and a talented all-around Strengths: If the Braves start winning games, they are very tough to beat. Last season, Chopticon ended their season winning 10 of their last 13 games. defense Weaknesses: The Lady Braves were sometimes inconsistent last season, Weaknesses: Chopticon loses some strong individuals including Brandon playing great most of the game, only to allow their opponent four or five runs Short. They will need to fill those gaps this season. Outlook: The Braves were the top team in the county last year. If they are in an inning. hot early on in the season, they will repeat as the to team and move up in the SMAC standings. Outlook: Chopticon had the best record in the county last season and were able to run with some of SMACs best. This year, they will have to finish out close games and play consistently all season to improve on their 8-11 record and go far in the playoffs. Team: Great Mills Hornets Head Coach: Steve Wolfe (Seventeenth Season) 2006 Record: Team: Great Mills Hornets Key Losses: Lyle Kralle, Stephen DeTemple, Matt Leddy, John Cullison Head Coach: OJ Lewis (Second Season) Key Players: Alex Mancil, the entire pitching staff 2006 Record: 3-15 Strengths: The Hornets had a young pitching staff last year, which had 2006 Highlights: Staying competitive with top-tiered teams in SMAC the chance to gain some experience and should come back stronger than last Key Personnel Losses: Danielle Schumann, Jennifer Graham, Amber Cook, Carmen Herbert, Elizabeth Fahrner, Porchia Carroll season. Key Players: Krystal Cook, Stephanie Cocchimiglio, Nicole Boggs, JoWeaknesses: The Hornets graduated 11 seniors last year and will have a less experienced lineup this season. selynn Stewart, Tori Bradburm, Lauren Fairfax Outlook: 2007 could be a rebuilding year for the Hornets since they lost so many players. Strengths: The Hornets have improved their pitching staff with Cook and Bradburn leading the way. Defensively, the Hornets should be much better than last year, according to Lewis. Team: Leonardtown Raiders Defense has improved with renewed speed and glove work in the outfield. Infield play will be Head Coach: Ray Sapp (Third Season) steady as well. - Lewis 2006 Record: 7-14 Weaknesses: The Hornets had 10 seniors in their lineup last season and will have to do Key Players: Aaron Brewster, John Capasso, Chris Bell, Andrew without their experience and leadership in 2007. Burgess, Kevin Miles Goals: A win/loss record of .500 or better would be considered a great season with a team Strengths: The Raiders have a young team with players who want to so young and varsity inexperienced. Of the 12 players on the varsity roster only two have had a improve and are passionate about baseball according to Sapp. The team full year varsity experience and only two others with a half season. - Lewis Coachs Comments: The 2007 new look Lady Hornets are anxious to get the season startchemistry should be very strong. Weaknesses: The Raiders are in need of a leader, according to Sapp. ed and will be a team that should sneak up on opponents that do not give them respect. They look We need a couple of players to take that leadership role on their shoulders and be willing to get forward to a great showing in the county as well as in the conference. on other players when they get out of line, he said. Coachs Comments: For this team to compete in SMAC, we will need every player to do Team: Leonardtown Raiders their part. We have talented players, but we need all of our players to do their job in order to be a Head Coach: Glenn Larnerd, Jr. (Second Season) good team. Good teams have winning seasons and win championships. Sapp. Key Personnel Losses: Megan Bean, Brittany Woode, Kelli HaggerOutlook: With a strong group of returning players and good chemistry on the field, the ty, Syndey Lindblad, Ashley Owens Key Players: Robin Graves, Lauren Pozega, Eli Gaston, Sam LawRaiders should make huge improvements on last seasons record. rence, Amy Derby, Mary Gardiner, Jackie Jones, Kara Sapp, Roni Peters Strengths: Leonardtown has a very well rounded infield and their defense, especially their pitching, should be able to contain the SMACs best hitters. Weaknesses: Offense will be key for the Raiders this season. Their defense should keep their opponents off the scoreboard, but the question is, can the offense produce and win games? Goals: Our goals this year are to play fundamental softball, both offensively and defensively [and to] gain the respect from the rest of the conference with our play. - Larnerd Outlook: While Chopticon and Great Mills head into the 2007 season with young and inexperienced players, the Lady Hornets have several seasoned players who are ready to lead the team to victory. Coachs Comments: The kids worked hard over the winter on hitting and their mental approach at the plate, and I expect that work to payoff.

Pitching will be a critical aspect of Leonardtowns game this year.

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A Raider pitcher winds up for a pitch during a practice on Monday.

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Police
Second Degree Assault
Deputy Jaime Reithmeyer arrested and charged George Robert Bush, 47, of Lexington Park, with Assault Second Degree. Bush was observed repeatedly striking a female victim and dragging her down the roadway by her hair. Deputies located an eyewitness who advised that the victim was screaming she was sorry as the suspect struck her several times with a closed fist. The victim was bleeding from her nose and mouth and refused medical treatment.

Small Theft Leads to Drug Cache

Deputy Eva Snyder apprehended Cecelia Marshall, 43, of Mechanicsville, for Theft under $100. Marshall was reportedly caught stealing from a California grocery store, and a search incident to that arrest revealed a crack-cocaine smoking device and illegal prescription drugs including percocet and methadone.

Bar Fight in Great Mills

Nakita Laquette Williams, 29, of Leonardtown, was charged with Assault Second Degree after she was involved in a physical altercation in a Great Mills Bar. Williams allegedly struck the victim in the face. Deputy Kevin Somerville was the charging Deputy.

fice. Hensley was released into their custody for processing. Contact was also made with a passenger, Bass Karcell Hensley, 29, of Lexington Park. An odor of marijuana was emitting from his person. Hensley was found to be in possession of a cellophane bag containing marijuana. Hensley was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center pending a bond review.

Property Destruction
Deputy Sarah Lacey arrested Tory Dinone Herbert, 22, of Elkridge, for Property Destruction.

Second Degree Assault

Charles Cornelius Butler, 33, of Lexington Park, was charged with Assault Second Degree by Deputy Eva Snyder. The charge was filed through Criminal Information via the States Attorneys Office.

Juvenile Fight
On Tuesday, March 13, at 11:15 a.m., Tpr. Adams responded to the White Oak Center in the 20000 block of Great Mills Road, in Great Mills for the reported 2nd Degree Assault between two juvenile boys. Upon arrival, contact was made with the female complainant, 27, of the White Oak Center. She advised two 13-year old boys, both of Lexington Park were fighting. Contact was made with both juveniles and they were charged with 2nd Degree Assault and released to their parents pending action by Juvenile Services.

1:22 am, TFC Koch stopped a green Ford Probe for an equipment violation on Rt. 246 in Lexington Park. TFC Koch observed the driver, Clarnzett P. Weems, 25, of Lusby, throw something out the passenger window. During the course of the traffic stop, a check of Weems drivers license revealed his driving privileges are suspended in Maryland. Weems was arrested for possession of a CDS smoking device and driving on a suspended license. He was transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center pending a bond review.

lated charges.

Disorderly Conduct in Public

On Sunday, March 18 at 11:20 p.m., TFC E. Evans responded to the 45000 block of Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills for a reported check the welfare of a subject laying on the stairway of an apartment complex. Upon arrival, contact was made the suspect, James Robert Owens, 42, of Bryantown and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from his breath. Mr. Owens became disorderly and was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct in public. He was transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center pending a bond review.

Assault 2
Deputy Michael Worrey charged Brandon Ashley Reinfeld, 20, of Hollywood, with Assault Second Degree.

Possession of CDS Smoking Devices

On Saturday, March 17, at 4:55 p.m., Tpr. Shughart served a bench warrant on Lois Ann Doyle, 40, of Mechanicsville for Failing to Appear on possession of CDS. A search incident to arrest revealed Ms. Doyle was in possession of two CDS smoking devices; one containing cocaine residue and the other CDS smoking device with marijuana residue. She was charged accordingly and held in the St. Marys County Detention Center pending a bond review.

Fight Results in 4 Arrests

Deputy David Yingling, along with several other officers from the Sheriffs Office, were called to the Hollywood Fire Department Rental Hall for the report of a large fight in progress. Asha Zalika Lee, 27, of Lexington Park, Quentin Jamar Brundidge, 20, of Hollywood, Anthony Goldus Jackson, 18, of Hollywood, and Lashonda Denise Morris, 21, of Mechanicsville were arrested for Disorderly Conduct and other related charges.

CDS Possession
On Monday, March 12, at 3:48 p.m., Tpr. C. Evans stopped a tan Saturn for an equipment violation on Pegg Road in Lexington Park. Contact was made with the driver, Benjamin Dermaine Hebb, 30, of Hollywood. During the course of the traffic stop, Hebb was found to be in possession of a prescription medication not prescribed to him. Hebb was charged with possession of CDS and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center pending a bond review.

Theft
Deputy J. Kirkner charged Ashley Elizabeth Bonds, 18, of Lexington Park, with stealing more than $170 worth of clothing items from a California business.

Weekly DUI Status Sheet March 8 March 14, 2007

Carlton Everett Russell, 39, of St. Leonard on 3/9/07 by TFC R. B. Rezza Christopher Darius Bolden, 23, of Lexington Park on 3/9/07 by TFC T. H. Quade Valerie Anne Freund, 20, of Columbia on 3/9/07 by TFC J. G. Fleetwood A 17 year old male, of Great Mills on 3/10/07 by TFC T. H. Quade Brian Christopher King, 36, of Waldorf on 3/11/07 by TFC T. H. Quade Bernard Williams, 42, of Lexington Park on 3/11/07 by TFC R. B. Rezza Zachary Seth Manley, 22, of Mechanicsville on 3/11/07 by TFC J. G. Fleetwood Robert Alan Johnson, 45, of Lexington Park on 3/12/07 by TFC T. H. Quade Eric Donell Gross, 25, of West Virginia on 3/13/07 by TFC M. R. Grimes Kelly Leann Reynolds, 27, of Hollywood on 3/14/07 by TFC R. B. Rezza

Escapee Arrested
Deputy William Rishel arrested Craig Andrew Kennedy, 42, of California, and charged him with Second Degree Escape Failure to Report.

Diorderly Conduct
On Tuesday, March 13, at 4:17 p.m., TFC Linger responded to a reported disturbance at 23000 Moakley Street in Leonardtown. Upon arrival, contact was made with the suspect, Kenneth Lee Sholes, 22, of Hollywood. He was very disorderly and would not calm down. Sholes was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He was transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center pending a bond review.

DUI and Drug Arrest

On Sunday, March 18, at 2:38 a.m., TFC E. Evans stopped a green Buick for an equipment violation on Route 235 in California. Contact was made with the driver, Jeffrey Mason Pickle, 24, of Annapolis. A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from his breath and person. Pickle was subsequently arrested for DUI. A search incident to arrest revealed. Pickle was also in possession of marijuana. Pickle was transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center and charged with possession of marijuana, DUI and other re-

Theft over $00

Deputy Joseph LaBrack arrested Marissa Jean Smith, 21, of Great Mills, for Theft over $500.

Marijuana Bust
On Monday, March 12 at 4:06 p.m., TFC Linger stopped a green Dodge Sundance for exceeding the posted speed limit on Pegg Road in Lexington Park. Contact was made with the driver, Eundra Keffie Kelly Hensley, 33, of Mechanicsville. During the course of the traffic stop, a routine wanted/drivers license check was made and it revealed Hensley was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant through the St. Marys County Sheriffs Of-

Driving While Intoxicated and Revoked

Deputy Sarah Lacey arrested Claude William Peterson Jr., 52, of Port Tobacco, Md., and charged him with Driving While Intoxicated. Police report Petersons license has been revoked since 1983 and he has at least two previous alcohol related driving offenses.

Theft Scheme
Deputy Shaun Carberry served a Criminal Summons on Kenneth Lee Childs, 38, of Lexington Park, for Theft under $100.00 and Theft Scheme over $500.00. Suspect Childs is the second party arrested in this theft scheme.

Possession of CDS Paraphernalia, Driving on a Suspended License

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Internet Leaves Kids More Vulnerable to Strangers

It used to be that kids were largely safe from kidnappers in the security of their own homes. However, as the Internet has grown more and more prevalent in households throughout the country, kids are becoming increasingly vulnerable to predators who are invited in over cable, telephone and DSL lines. One Web site that has perhaps drawn the greatest scrutiny in recent months has been MySpace.com, a site used largely by teenagers that was essentially designed for social networking. By sharing photos, personal information and just about anything else (including where they live), teenagers have a virtual yearbook, which they can update as often as theyd like. However, whereas traditional yearbooks are given only to students, Web sites such as MySpace are free and open to anyone, including any potential sexual predators or kidnappers, who have open access to what, in many instances, is far too much information. In addition, thanks to the sheer volume of its members (which the site admits is greater than 50 million), scanning for material on MySpace provides easy pickings for a potential criminal. A simple scanning of the site can reveal anything from high school yearbook photos to pictures of underage drinking to even more provocative photos. While the site insists members be 14 years of age and older, such an insistence is easy to get around. And the oftentimes explicit content makes the site an alluring one for pedophiles. Police have already begun to crack down on predators scanning the site for potential victims. So what can parents do? For starters, parents who feel their childs safety is no longer at risk once theyre home for the night can open their eyes. Perhaps now more than ever, children are more vulnerable to predators and may get lured into trouble. Your kids may seem mature beyond their ages; however, they still may be naive when it comes to recognizing online predators adults who largely masqurade as teens to attract potential victims. Many parents block Web sites that are questionable. However many new sites crop up each day, making your job of monitoring Internet use all the more important. Advising your child about the potentially dangerous nature of the Internet could be your lone line of defense. In addition, sharing these tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children with your kids is a good start toward ensuring they will not end up the victim of an Internet predator. Do not share any personal information. This includes full name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and family situation. Pedophiles and other Internet predators can use something like a fight with a parent to lure a child away from home. Do not trust anyone on the Internet. Many children know its easy to lie to gain access to sites that their age prohibits them from. Its just as easy for predators to lie about who they are as well. Someone saying theyre also 16 and they, too, dont like their home life could be a 50year-old trying to lure a young girl to his home. Know you do have protection on the Internet. Much like harassment is illegal in actual reality, so, too, is it illegal in virtual reality. Internet Service Providers (ISP) have rules pertaining to online behavior. Anyone who threatens a child or adult online should first be reported to the police and then to your ISP. Persistent threats should be met with as much concern as persistent verbal threats would be. Do not look to online friends as sources of support. Since the actual identification of online friends can be impossible to verify, going to them with problems should never even be considered. Advice granted by such acquaintances could be littered with ulterior motives, such as setting up a rendezvous with a child so they can be kidnapped or sexually assaulted. Parents should let their children know that they can talk to them about anything and that there are counselors, be it through school or church, and other professionals who can also help.

How To Save Money on Home Insurance

Buying a home is a valuable investment. Along with providing a place for you and your family to build lasting memories, a home is a great way to plan for retirement. While many potential homeowners are understandably concerned with getting the best interest rate and lowest mortgage payment possible, other costs can be trimmed as well. Perhaps the biggest area where most homeowners would prefer to trim some fat off their monthly bills is with their homeowners insurance. While such a thought might seem like false hope, according to the Insurance Information Institute, there are a variety of ways homeowners can lessen the blow of their monthly insurance bill. Raise your deductible. Raising your deductible is perhaps the quickest way to lessen your monthly insurance expense. Deductibles are the amount you have to pay toward a loss before your insurance company begins to pay. A $500 deductible, the recommended minimum, means you would have to pay $500 toward damages to your home, and your insurance company would then pay the rest, if those damages were covered under your policy. A homeowner who chooses to raise his deductible from $500 to $1,000, however, might save up to 25 percent on his monthly insurance costs. Make your home more disaster-resistant. Regardless of where you live, your home is susceptible to some type of disaster. Perhaps your region is prone to earthquakes, tornadoes or even hailstorms or hurricanes. These days it seems nowhere is safe from natural disasters. Therefore, making your home more disaster-resistant is another possible way of cutting your homeowners insurance costs. Adding storm shutters and roof reinforcements might enable you to save you some money. Doing some inside remodeling with newer appliances can also reduce the risk of fire or water damage to your home, which should lead to lower monthly insurance costs. Install or upgrade a home-security system. While the initial costs of installing or upgrading a home-security system might seem costly, some insurance companies make it more than worth your while, slashing your premiums by as much as 20 percent if certain systems are installed. Typically, an insurance company will you give you the biggest discount if you install a fire or burglar alarm system that immediately notifies local police, fire officials or even a company with a monitoring system. The best way to determine if such systems are worth the investment is to speak with your insurance provider first and ask about which systems garner the biggest discounts. Keep a good credit rating. This is sound advice even for people who arent homeowners but would like to be someday. Though it hasnt come without controversy, many insurance companies are now looking at credit ratings when determining prices for homeowners insurance policies. Having and maintaining a strong credit history is entirely under your control and can save you money in the long run. Combine your policies. In most instances, insurance providers will charge less if you select them as your homeowner and auto insurance provider. Savings can reach as high as 15 percent and make for an easier time when it comes to paying the monthly bills as well. However, do your research. While combining coverages usually works in a homeowners favor, thats not always the case. Find out how much coverage will cost using the same company as opposed to two, and choose the less costly of the two options. Stay with the same company. Insurance companies typically reward their longtime customers with strong payment histories by offering them lower rates. More often than not, this works on a tier system, where customers who have been with a provider for X amount of years will get a certain percentage discount. That percentage typically rises with each period spent with the company. However, keep an eye on rates from other companies just to make sure youre getting the best rate possible

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

People love to pamper their pets and one way they do so is through the treats they bestow.
Many pet owners have become wise to the potential fillers, preservatives and generally unhealthy ingredients in some of the commercially produced pet foods. They may turn to natural or homecooked foods to nourish their pet instead, thinking theyre benefitting their cat or dog. But not all foods that people eat are safe for pets; some can be quite toxic. And other common items around the house can be lethal as well. There really are no accurate pet poisoning statistics available nationally, but the Veterinary Poisons Information Service reports annually based on the number of queries it receives from veterinary surgeons across the country. Everything from food to overthe- counter medication to plants may be toxic, and its best to be aware. contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia. Baby foods and some pet gravy products contain these seasonings, and theyre best avoided to be safe. Grapes and Raisins: Even relatively small amounts of these fruits can cause kidney problems in dogs and cats and lead to upset stomachs. Macadamia Nuts: These can cause vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, stiff joints, lameness and tremors. Salt: In high quantities salt can cause electrolyte imbalances. Tomato Stems and Leaves: The digestive, urinary and nervous systems may be affected by these. Keep dogs and cats away from backyard vegetable gardens where tomatoes are growing. a coma. They can recover if treatment is administered quickly. Frontline: This common flea/tick treatment for dogs and cats can prove fatal if used on a rabbit.

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Moth Balls: They contain an insecticide that causes central nervous system excitement and seizures. When ingested, metabolization of moth balls can lead to liver failure. Rat Poison (warfarin): This is either consumed directly, or by a pet consuming or biting a rodent that was killed by the product. Ingestion of the poison will prevent a pets blood from clotting and he or she can bleed to death. Slug Bait (metaldehyde): These blue tablets attract dogs for some reason and can cause seizures and coma in canines. Keep dogs away from garden treatment areas.

Foods
Alcoholic Beverages: In addition to becoming intoxicated, alcohol can cause coma and death in some pets. Apple Seeds: These and other fruit seeds/pits can cause various reactions, including trouble breathing. Plus, hard, small pits may be a choking hazard. Caffeine: Coffee, tea and grounds which have caffeine should not be consumed by pets because they can affect the nervous system. Chocolate: Many people have heard that chocolate is a no-no for dogs and cats. Thats because it contains theobromine, which can cause gastrointestinal problems in moderate cases, or coma and death in severe instances. Milk chocolate contains less theobromine than semi-sweet or bakers varieties, but all cocoa-containing products should be avoided. Garlic and Onions: Both of these popular seasonings are toxic to pets at high doses, onions more so than garlic. They can do damage in both powder and fresh forms. Both

Drugs
Do not give a pet medicine prescribed for a human unless explicitly advised by a veterinarian. Some common pain relievers can prove fatal for pets. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, and Paracetamol: These over-the-counter painkillers are extremely toxic to dogs and cats. As little as one tablet of ibuprofen can cause gastric ulceration, liver damage, kidney failure and death. It is the most common cause of poisoning in pets. Paracetamol produces toxic byproducts as it is used by the body. Pets cannot break these toxins down and so they quickly become poisoned by them. Acetaminophen is also very toxic in relatively small doses. Cannabis: This recreational drug can cause overexcitement, drooling and increased sweating. Permethrin Flea Treatment: Common poisoning occurs when the dog variety of the treatment sold at supermarkets and pet shops is inadvertently used on a cat. Affected cats become overexcited, have fits and fall into

Other Household Chemicals

Antifreeze: The sweet smell and taste of antifreeze attracts pets. If ingested, antifreeze (ethylene glycol) forms crystals in the kidney rapidly causing kidney failure and death. Safer varieties are now available. Batteries: Watch or other alkaline batteries can eat holes through the stomach lining. Fabric Softener, Detergent, Bleach: These laundry staples are all toxic to pets, especially dogs. Fabric softeners fall into the highly toxic category. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, lethargy, burns to the mouth, drooling, muscle weakness, and even coma. If you think your pet may have ingested or come in contact with something poisonous, consult with a vet immediately. Inducing vomiting is not always the prescribed remedy, so play it safe.

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

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1. Reformation theologian 7. W_____: arrest authorization 13. Turkish capital 14. State flower of Indiana (pl.) 16. Initials of MI 3 star 17. Precedes CAM 18. __, you! 19. Body art (sl.) 21. Disdained writers 23. Japanese insults 25. Body of water 26. Shopping binge 27. Psychiatric hospital 29. Alabama 30. Trauma center (abbr.) 31. ___liff: court officer 32. Beatles, The ___ Four 33. 12th Greek letter 34. 2nd longest running Broadway musical 36. Corpuscle (abbr.) 37. Leave (abbr.) 38. Take a seat 39. Conway, AR school (abbr.) 40. National airline of Pakistan 41. Billiard stick 42. Confederate General Robert 43. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 44. Anno Domini (abbr.) 45. Volkswagen coupe convertible 46. Gentlemen 47. Touchdown 48. In the style or manner of 49. Rate of speed 50. Not DC 51. Kenzaburo __: 1994 Nobel in Literature 52. Soft cotton pile fabric 54. Urges and helps on 57. Woman (French) 59. Solemnly affirms 60. Peer Gynt author 61. Kitchen plumbing fixture 63. Energy unit 64. Young womens association 65. Parent of NBC 66. Leather made from beef skin 68. False 70. Right and Blue 71. Listen again 7. Inability to use language 8. Smelly 9. Highest hand 10. Article 11. ___wit: doofus 12. Afternoon repasts 15. More humid 20. Greetings 22. A resident of Crete 23. Senegalese singer Maal 24. Debonair 28. Megabyte 31. Wedding headgear 34 Money collected under a tariff 35. Relating to liberal studies 38. Portions of bread 40. Chafflike bracts of grass 41. Principle sect of Christians in Egypt 45. Comes out of 46. Day of rest and worship 48. Early multimedia 53. Green (Span.) 54. No. French river 55. SW ankle-high moccasins 56. Evil smile 58. MI Senator D. Stab____ 62. Electrical power unit 64. ___gle: sound a brook makes 67. Expresses surprise 69. Prefix for again

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The County Times is published each Thursday. Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noon Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm ApArTMEnT RENTALS
to share my home. One furnished room is available for $550. Additional unfurnished room will be available for $600 or rent both rooms for $1100. Beautiful location one mile from PNAS 3rd gate. Full house priviledges. Private beach, cable, high speed internet, washer/ dryer, gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator with icemaker (additional frig in garage), microwave, central heat and AC. Must like cats. Long term only. No children or pets please. Call Rhiannon at 301-862-2668. Looking for a roommate to share a 3 bedroom 2 bath house in a quiet location in Lusby, close to Lusby Town Center and Route 4. Youll have a furnished bedroom, private bathroom, and shared use of living room, kitchen, and laundry. Smoking permitted outside. No pets please. This is a great deal for the person seeking privacy and a quiet environment. Price: $650. Call Meghan McHugh 443-532-0918. Roommate wanted to share house!!!!! $550 a month with utilities included. Located in Laplata. Call for more details. 301-399-6021

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REAL ESTATE
Hollywood - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, on 1 acre lot with mature trees in an established neighborhood. Peaceful and quiet country setting. Close to all convenience including public transportation but still have the beautiful country setting off Clarkes Landing Road. Convenient commute to Pax River and Solomons. Home is brand new and has many upgraded features. Home is completely maintenance free on the exterior. For more information please contact: (301) 884-8170 (office) or (301) 481-2665 (Sale Rep.) Price: $337,500.00 This one story home has plenty of upgrades. 9 feet ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors in Family room, dining room, foyer and hall, tiled floor in master bath, whirlpool tub in master bath, his and her vanities, ceiling fans in Master bedroom and Family room. Tiled kitchen floor, cherry cabinets, granite counter top, cooktop, wall oven with microwave, pot rack over island, roll out trays and trash can in cabinets, 6 feet long pantry. Deep sink in laundry room. Gas fireplace. Gas furnace/ backup Heat pump. The 2000 sq ft basement gives you plenty of storage and/ or game room. Plenty of privacy on the concrete patio out back to entertain. Stone on front and garage side. Pictures via e-mail on request. Price:

REAL ESTATE
538,000. Call James Weaver 301-994-9706 OWNERS ARE WILLING TO LOOK AT ALL OFFERS!! This home sits on 1.14 acres of Level, Cleared and Landscaped, property. Including Split Rail and Privacy Fencing, with a huge wrap-around porch. Home has many extras inside and out. Hardwood flooring in the foyer and kitchen, BOSE surround sound, crown molding and chair rails throughout the main level. Second level laundry area, w/ lots of room to spread out. Shows Beautifully! OPEN HOUSE: MARCH 24 1-4pm. Price: $455,000. Call Lesa Clark 301-862-3000.

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

set and MORE! You will not find a nicer or cleaner rental in the area. Call Mac at 301-904-8147 for more information. Price: $1495. SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 3 1/2 BATH Town home Available in April!!! Dont miss out on this great deal. Only minutes from Pax River, local shopping & great schools. This 3 bedroom has the space you are looking for. Large living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, nicely sized bedrooms with generous closet space & ceiling fans. If the first 2 levels arent enough, check out the finished basement with a full bath, office space, rec room area & a utility room that provides extra storage. Located on the end this town home offers privacy. Definitely a must see! Front yard has fenced in area with storage shed. Dont pass this up, call me today 301904-3453!!! As a resident you will be able to use the community amenities: Indoor Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Playground & Jogging Trail. Live in a community you can feel good about! Price: $1,450.

HELP WANTED
communication and attention-to-detail? Our satellite subcontracting company is looking for a full time dispatcher with your skills. Must have reliable transportation and able to work flexible hours including weekends. Health and Dental insurance offered. Salary-$400. E-mail resume or call 301-373-4815 to schedule interview. Senior staff position available immediately. Please email resume or call Marie at 410-535-4299.

HELP WANTED
Thank you. ANewsome@ absconsulting or andrenewsome@comcast.net. Sales People Needed. We have immediate openings for highly motivated, goal oriented, team players. Be part of The Fastest Growing Dealership in Southern Maryland. We offer a very competitive Pay Plan, Health Insurance, 401K, Paid vacations, and NO Sundays. If youre not having fun where youre at, come see us for a confidential interview. E-Mail your resume or call Steven Thompson at 410-535-1500.

HELP WANTED
Openings for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers. Private state licensed outpatient mental health clinic with clinics located in Lexington Park and Waldorf. General Practice and work with DD individuals and groups. Work with DD adults is also available at agencies in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties. Fax 301-862-5554 E-Mail trico.development@verizon.net Office manager for a busy mental health clinic with multiple locations. Position requires proven organizational and supervisory skills with experience in medical office services delivery, records, billings and receivables. Serves as member of the management team for all clinic administrative and insurance billing processes and staff. Salary commensurate with performance. E-mail trico. development@verizon. net. Fax 301-862-5554 Early Learning Center in Huntingtown, MD (Calvert Co) is seeking a full time or a part time teachers Assistant. Must be motivated, reliable, have excellent leadership abitilties, and experience working with children. We offer paid vacations, paid holidays, paid continuing education for the right person who can provide quality assistance to our teaching staff, has energy and displays a genuine love for working with children. Many perks and incentives are provided for the right person! If interested call Patricia at (301) 855-7228 or E-mail at Charles Patricia @ Verizon.net

VEHICLES
1997 Toyota Camry. Price: 6,700. Diamond white pearl paint, garage kept, very clean. Deanna Jett 301-579-6412. 1987 Chevrolet S-10 Pick Up Truck. 2 WD, 4 cyl, 2.5 Liter, 4 Speed manual transmission. Has A/C. Recent tune-up and oil change. Exhaust recently replaced. Has high mileage, needs work. $ 750.00 OBO. Call Tammi Lowry 301-705-7258. 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24. This is a great car!!! 2.4 Liter DOHC 4 cylinder, only selling because I got a new car. Good condition...Its been well maintained, with work done recently-new brakes and tires. Its MD inspected, non smoker owner... $4800 obo any questions, call 240-298-0904 or 301373-9797 or email me @ coachislove1313@aol. com 2001 GMC Yukon XL SLT. Price: 13,500.00. V8 5.3 Liter, Excellent condition, Very clean, Loaded with options, Onstar, Will get MD Inspected, All maintenance records kept, All lubricants Amsoil products, K+N air filter, Never damaged, Comfortable ride, Family vehicle and traveling vehicle, Well maintained, Floor liners on all floor areas, Power antenna for better radio and cell phone reception. Call Cory Cook 301-737-4491. 2003 Toyota Highlander. Price: $19000 obo. Runs great. Never had any major problems. Call Ray P 301-247-3244. 1992 Dodge caravan. Price: 300 obo. Runs, needs brakes and passenger window. Call 301-872-4096 2000 Dodge Neon. Price: 4,300 OBO. Only 68,000+ miles on it. New brake pads and shoes all the way around. 2 brand new tires. Oil change every 3k miles with synthetic blend. The paint is in great shape for a 7 yr old car except minor chips in the paint from daily driving. There is a scratch behind the front right wheel. Interior is also in great shape no rips or tears on the carpet or seats. This car is great for beginners. For more info, and pics, you can call me at (cell) 240 577 0206 Home 301 373 8800 or email me at ek2588@ hotmail.com 2006 Honda Civic EX. Great Condition. Price: 17,000. Call Jessica Reid 410-610-1864

MoTorcycLEs
ANY TIME. Price: 850. 99 Kawasaki Ninja EX500, for sale. 500cc engine. Bad news: Bike was dropped by previous owner. Tail pipes scratched but I never changed them since it never bothered me. Good news: Garage kept and just had a fresh in-depth tune up. Filters changes, battery filled, fuel nozzles cleaned and more. Perfect starter bike. Price: $2,100 firm. Call Melody Reinecke 240-256-0004. 2001 Yamaha ttr-125L with modded air box, modded stock exhaust, tuned, runs great very clean. Comes with a set of kx80 forks, good tires. Call 443 523 4706. Price: $1200

Ryland Holmes
Ryland Holmes is looking for Sales Trainees for the St. Marys County area. A strong background in Sales is required and experience working in the new homes industry is a plus. Please fax resume to 703-502-5262, attn: Sales and Marketing Dept. or email rrosenbe@ryland.com
I am seeking a tutor in the subjects of reading and math for a 4th and 8th grader. If this is something that interests you and you work well with children please dont hesitate to respond. Large insurance agency in La Plata is seeking a full-time receptionist for our busy office. Applicant must have professional phone skills, be computer literate, people oriented and must be able to work Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Excellent opportunities for growth! Please send salary requirements and resume to Dfullerton@allstate.com. We are looking to interview and hire ASAP.

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

New, 2 bedroom. Above tavern. Please call Diana 240-434-6973. Price: $850 a month. Beautiful and spacious 3BR, 2.5 bath colonial style home with huge master bedroom suite, soaking tub and walk-in closet only 5 minutes to PAX River gate 3 in the friendly, family oriented neighborhood of Greenbrier. Gas fireplace, ceiling fans and overhead lighting in every room, amazing custom-built deck, garage, large unfinished basement for storage, NEW washer/dryer

BoATs And MArinA

Brand new electric minn kota 36 lb thrust motor have had it for over a year never used it sold my boat just taking up space. Call 240 682 6554 leave message if interested. Price: $100.00. Hobie Cat 14 with trailer. Complete and ready to sail. Trapeeze, mast head float. Price: $700 OBO. Call Henry B 301-863-9212. 1987 aluminum Bass Tracker w/two swivel seats and carpet. The trailer is a 1988 made by Long. Motor is a 1986 Mercury 8HP with a 3 gal. Gas tank -- it uses very little gas. The electric trolling motor is a 30lb thrust Die Hard -- not sure of the year. All the items are in good shape. I used the boat last season in the Potomac and you can run all day on 3 gallons of gas. Im only selling because I just bought a bigger boat and have no room for two. Price: 1,395. Call Peter DiMichele 301-934-3875. 2004 SEA RAY 185 Bowrider. 4.3 L Mercruiser, 190 HP, V6 4-stroke, inboard/outboard, trailer, fresh water flush system, snap out carpets, bimini, bow and cockpit covers, lift kept, runs great, well maintained and serviced, rated to hold 8 people. $17,000 OBO. Call Kristine Schwebach 301-373-6351.

ApArTMEnTs RENTALS
Two rooms for rent. Im a fun loving lady looking for mature individual(s)

HELP WANTED
Are you looking for flexible hours? Are you a people person with great

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March 28, 2007 from 2:00pm-6:00pm Bring your rsum/application and a smile!
Training specialist $9.05 per hr Assist people with disabilities in their daily routine, in a vocational setting. Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30. A valid drivers license and 3 years driving experience required. FT/pT residential staff $9.05 per hr Assist people with disabilities in their daily routines, in their home. Evening, weekend and overnight shifts available. A valid drivers license and 3 years driving experience required. Bi-Weekly residential staff (7on/7off) $27,359 per yr. Assist adults with disabilities with daily routines in their home. Work for 7 days, and then have 7 days off! Must have good driving record and 3 years driving experience. Vocational services coordinator $27,155 per yr. Coordinate services for caseload of approx. 25-30 individuals. Develop and implement Individuals Plans. 2 years supervisory experience & 1 year experience working with people with disabilities. individual plan supervisor $29,226 per yr. Creative, flexible person needed to provide services for people with disabilities. 3 years supervisory experience and excellent writing skills required. 2 years IP experience preferred. Bus driver $8.83/hr(non-CDL) & $10.42/hr(CDL) Immediate opening for a FT Bus Driver to transport wheelchair passengers and disabled adults on regular routes. Prefer CDL driver, but will train qualified applicant. Requirements include: At least 21 years old, clean driving record, able to lift 50 lbs.

McKAys Food & phArMAcy

McKays Food & Pharmacy is opening a new location in Leonardtown at the shops of Breton Bay. We are seeking to fill key positions.

come Join our Team!

Overnight & Daytime Stockers Perishable Merchandisers for dairy, frozen, and produce. Cooks, Cake Decorators, Bakers and Clerks for Deli and Bakery. Meat Wrappers & Seafood Clerks. Cashiers. Management & Management Trainees.

requirements:
Adults, 18 or older. Great Customer Service Skills. Neat & Professional Appearence. Flexibility for Scheduling. Dependable & Reliable. Willing to Learn & Accept Responsibilities. Full-Time and Part-Time Available. Competitive Pay Rates & Benefits. McKays is an equal opportunity employer. McKays plus YOU. Sounds like a winning combination!

GENERAL MErchAndisE
I have a Matt Kenseth DeWalt fire suit jacket, large, Chase Authenics. Brand new, bought it, tried it on and it is a little too big for me. I have pics if you want them. I will be listing this on ebay shortly for $110. Thanks. Price: $85. Call Duane Decker 301-863-6447. Heart shape 14K, yellow gold, diamond ring with 11 diamonds to total 1/2 ct. Also 14 YG wedding band slides underneath to complete a lovely set. Email for photos. irislovr247@aol.com. Price: $400 OBO. Call Rebecca D 301-259-4344. Sony 60 HDTV for sale paid 4000.00 one year and a half years ago. excellent shape and condition. To big for my living room. Price: $2800. Call Chris Barry 410-414-9651. Computer Desk, Brand New STILL IN BOX, Light wood color, Call 410-495-0004 or email starmoonblue4u@yahoo. com. Price: $300/OBO.

MoTorcycLEs
Feel the wind blowing through your hair this spring when you take ownership of this 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit. At 5,081 miles, shes barely broken in! Extras include a brand new windshield, toe heel shifter, light bar, and cruise control for those long, relaxing trips. Only driven once since the accessories were installed last year. This baby has been garage kept. Would not be selling except we need to make room for a Honda GOLDWING!!! Price: 5,000 OBO. Call Robert Horn 301-573-1686. 98 BLASTER FOR SALE, GOOD TIRES, NEW TOP END AND NEW BOTTOM END FRESH CLUTCH, ITS WHITE AND PURPLE. LESS THEN 4 HOURS ON REBUILD, IT LOST SPARK WHILE RIDING SO IT COULD POSSIBLY NEED A NEW COIL OR SUMTHING ELECTRICAL, I DONT HAVE THE TIME TO MESS WITH IT, I AM VERY FIRM ON THE 800. SO SERIOS CALLERS ONLY. REACH ME AT 443 570 4466 AT

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Interviews Are Held At: McKays office Building RT. 235 In Hollywood Mondays 11:00 AM until 1 PM. Wednesdays 4:00 PM until 6:00PM. For More Information, Call Luann 301-373-5848

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

The Word On The Streets - College Hoops

What happened to the Maryland Terrapins?

How do you feel about Duke losing Who do you think will win the tournament? in the first round?

Kansas is going to win because They didnt execute their game. Great! I like coach Krzyzewski [Ekene] Ibekwe didnt get involved the but he wins all the time. Its good to nobody expects them to. Theyre goway they needed him to and I think have someone else in there for once. ing to go under the radar plus they just have a good team. Butler just wanted it more. Theodore Edmonds, Lexington Andrew Seckler, Leonardtown Marcus Gantt, Lusby Park

Who do you think will win the womens tournament? Maryland Terrapins all the way! Mary Pressel, Lexington Park Who looks the best in the mens tournament? For what theyre doing, Ohio State should win it. Joe Corbin, Lexington Park

Who are you pulling for now that Maryland is out? My heart has always been with Maryland, but now that they are out, Ill go for the local favorite, Georgetown. I usually pull for other ACC teams except UNC and Duke. Im also hoping the Maryland women pull off a surprise championship this year. David McKay, Hollywood

Who will play in the championship game? Either North Carolina against Florida or Ohio State against Florida. Ohio State is like a pro team right now. Theyve got [Greg] Oden and they have three shooting guards that can come off the bench. They have depth. UNC is just eager. Theyll be devastated if they lose. Kevin Clayter, Lexington Park

Ryken Lacrosse
Continued from page B- got that momentum and we lost it [Saint Marys of Annapolis] is a real good team. Some newspaper ranked them like 16 in the nation, but we still came out soft. We could have played a lot better. One area where the Knights struggled was clearing, according to Southern. Our clearing was atrocious, he said. Our defense did not handle the ball well It was atrocious and probably the worst clearing effort Ive ever seen out of a defense here. And then when you turn the ball over, youre just giving the team second and third chances for more shots. Poor clearing allowed the Saints to increase their lead to 11-5 in the third quarter and Ryken was unable to put points on the board. The Knights also had to do without two of their best midfielders in Taylor Cook and Bryant Schmidt, who came out of the game with injuries. Ryken then had to mix and match their units and struggled to play up to their potential, according to Southern. Against a great team like St. Marys we had to play pretty special, but we didnt, so its frustrating, he said.

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A Ryken player is swarmed by two St. Marys of Annapolis defenders.

with our clearing. It was very weak. Our whole defense in general was very weak. Clearing, riding, we all made mistakes and we shouldnt have made them We want to win WCAC. If we play like this, were not going to win anything. We have a lot of work to do, added Dunaway. The Knights will focus on these aspects of their game before returning to action against a couple more very Photo by Andrew Knowlton tough teams in the next week. Rykens Bryant Schmidt pushes the ball up the field They will have to play Bullis in the second half of the Knights loss to Saint Marys High School of Potomac and of Annapolis. Schmidt scored one goal in the game then St. Albans, which has but was forced to come out with an injury. already beaten the St. Marys Saints. But Ryken thrives on Although the Knights scored three times in the fourth quarter, the facing tough competition, according to Southern. goals were too few and too late. Our ultimate goal is to win Along with Dunaways three goals, Ryken saw offensive produc- the WCAC every year. And thats one tion from Zack Angel, Cook, Bryant of the best conferences in the country. Schmidt and Spaulding, who each re- [St. Marys of Annapolis] is not in our conference, but we want to play very corded one goal. Really our percentage of tough competition outside, because it shots wasnt bad, Southern said. just gets us ready to play. Thats what The amount of shots we took and the we tell kids that come here, you want amount that went in was not bad, but to be the best, then you play the best. when you cant get the ball down, Ive Thats what our schedule is all about got a pretty good attack, but we cant here and we dont play anybody weak. get the ball down the other end of the That does absolutely nothing. field, it doesnt matter what kind of attack you have. So Im very frustrated