The County Times
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Seahawks Explode for 11 Goals Against Gallaudet St. Mary’s City, Md. – The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team had no trouble in improving to 5-3 in Capital Athletic Conference action as the Seahawks posted an 11-1 victory over Gallaudet University Tuesday afternoon. Prior to the start of the contest, St. Mary’s recognized its seven seniors: Rick Besore (Upper Marlboro, Md./DeMatha), Tim Carrier (Crownsville, Md./Old Mill), Tim Guinan (Germantown, Md./ Heights), Sean Matthews (Frederick, Md./Linganore), Mike Rohrs (Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s-Annapolis), Mikael Tigrett (Hagerstown, Md./ N. Hagerstown) and Trevor Zarker (Takoma Park, Md./Sandy Springs). This group of seniors has amassed thus far a four-year mark of 34-34-6, including a 17-11-2 CAC record. Cyrus Albertson (Chevy Chase, Md./St. John’s College[D.C]) led all scorers with two goals and an assist, while Alex Pyzik (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll), junior Benard Agyingi (Baltimore, Md./Dunbar) and freshmen George Gusack (College Park, Md./DeMatha) each tallied a goal and an assist. The Seahawks (8-9, 5-3 CAC) posted a 5-0 halftime advantage following two goals from Albertson and one each from Gusack, Zarker, and junior Ben Gould (Walkersville, Md./Walkersville). St. Mary’s tacked on six more in the second half as Agyingi added one and assisted on another. The See Seahawks Soccer page B-
Wolverines Advance to CAC Semis on Penalty Kicks Oct 27, 2007
Photo By Chris Stevens
Kelly Reed (10) of Great Mills and Erin Ford (8) of Westlake chase after the ball. Great Mills’ Raven McWhorter (18) follows suit.
Built Ford Tough Westlake Senior’s Hat Trick Dooms Hornets By Chris Stevens Staff Writer WALDORF – A post-season match-up between two teams with a combined seven wins coming in seemed like it wouldn’t contain much excitement or skill, as was the case when Great Mills traveled to Westlake High School for their 3A South girls’ soccer quarterfinal match Monday afternoon. The excitement was provided by Wolverines senior Erin Ford, whose hat trick sparked Westlake to a 3-1 victory over the Hornets, their second win against Great Mills in the previous six days. Ford also scored a goal in the regular season finale, Westlake’s 2-0 win over the Hornets on October 23rd. Two of Ford’s goals came on corner kicks where she
was set up nicely by fellow senior A.J. Tarleton, who fought through injury to assist on all of Ford’s goals, allowing Westlake (5-8-1 during the regular season) to move on to a showdown with Northern High School Tuesday night. “Well, if we had practice tomorrow, we would definitely work on defending corner kicks,” Great Mills coach Amy Herndon said. The rain that steadily poured on Southern Maryland for most of the week made it difficult for both teams to get practice time in, and it showed in the first half, as both teams struggled to attack the net. However, with 14:33 to go in the first half, Tarleton’s
DOVER, Del. - After Nick Talarico turned away Trevor Zarker, Justin Lambert converted a penalty kick as Wesley College earned a trip to the Capital Athletic Conference semifinals. The Wolverines and St. Mary’s (Md.) played through two overtimes tied at 1-1, but Wesley moves on after a 5-4 advantage on penalty kicks. Wesley (7-10-1) took a 1-0 lead into halftime after Kyle Lawrence took a John Burke pass from the right side and powered home from eight yards at 42:59. The Seahawks tied things up at 55:57 on a John Rohrs goal. Talarico made four saves and played a strong game in net all around. After neither team scored in the first or second 10 minute overtime, the teams moved on to penalty kicks, which are only used to decide postseason competition. Each team gets five initial attempts, and if the score is tied, then the squads trade one-forone until the tie is broken. Both teams converted their first attempt, but Talarico stopped Mikael Tigrett and Allen Justis knocked one in for a 2-1 Wesley advantage. St. Mary’s (8-9-1) Tim Carrier would save one of Wesley’s first attempts and it came down to the sixth kick. Zarker sent Talarico diving to his right and the freshman keeper knocked the ball away to set up Lambert’s winning attempt.
Wesley Outlasts Rain Or Shine, Hornets St. Mary’s Find A Way To Win in CACs - Oct 28, 2007 See Westlake’s Victory Over Hornets page B-
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer
ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. - Gina Orrben scored twice for Wesley, including the game-winner in the 89th minute to send the Wolverines to the semifinals of the Capital Athletic Conference Championships with a 2-1 win at St. Mary’s (Md.). Wesley also got a stellar performance from Brittany Block, who made 16 saves in goal. The game did not start out promising for the fifth-seeded Wolverines (12-7-1), as the Seahawks scored just 48 seconds in off a goal by Caitlin Evans. That lead stood for 68 minutes until Orrben scored her eighth goal of the year on a scramble after a corner kick at 68:52 to tie things at 1-1. With the score still tied, Orrben’s ninth score of the year punched Wesley’s ticket to the semifinals at 88:09 as the ball went into the lower right corner. See Wesley Soccer CACs page B-
GREAT MILLS – Two hours of heavy rain, being moved to a makeshift playing surface and playing the last half in darkness weren’t determining factors for Great Mills Field Hockey coach Michelle Richmond. She certainly didn’t let her players use it as an excuse. “Well, Stephen Decatur rode four hours on a bus to get here, so I didn’t want to hear any complaining from our side,” Richmond said following the Hornets’ 3-0 victory in the 3A South Field Hockey playoffs Wednesday night. The match with the Seahawks, originally scheduled to start at 3:30, was delayed for nearly two hours because of the torrential downpour that marched through St. Mary’s County Wednesday afternoon. Once the rain stopped, Hornets Stadium was reduced to mud puddles, so the coaches and officials agreed to move the match to the dry practice field, where Great Mills football players and coaches assisted in placing bleachers and painting the practice field, all done in 10 minutes flat. Once the game got underway, the Hornets (10-2 during the regular season in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference) were led by junior Kim Copeland’s two first half See GM Field Hockey page B-
Great Mills and Stephen Decatur Battle in the rain in a field hockey playoff match.
Photo By Chris Stevens
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Section B -
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Sports Playoffs Bring Out The Best In Everyone at Great Mills By Chris Stevens Staff Writer As any athlete or competitor will gladly tell you, when a championship of any sort is on the line, the intensity gets turned up a notch, the skill level increases and the flames are fanned higher in the heat of the battle. Fall high school sports are
Seahawks Soccer Continued from page B- Bison (0-15, 0-8 CAC), who remain winless on the season, avoided the shutout when Zane Noschese scored his four goal of the year at 67:54. The Hawks posted a 72-4 shot advantage, while registering 14 corner kicks to Gallaudet’s one. Besore and freshman Paul Spranklin (Columbia, Md./Oakland Mills) split time in goal with Spranklin giving up the lone goal and making one save. The Bison’s Dean Muszynski made 23 saves in the loss. The Seahawks return to action this Saturday when St. Mary’s, as the fifth-seed, travels to fourth-seeded Wesley College for the CAC Quarterfinals.
currently in the middle of their playoff season, and if the field hockey and soccer matches I covered are any indication of how all sports seasons go, this should and will be a fairly interesting 2007-2008 school year. My first playoff experience was an extremely soggy one, as Mother Nature opened up the sky and dropped non-stop rain on St. Mary’s County last Wednesday afternoon when Great Mills High School was scheduled to host a 3A South field hockey quarterfinal match with Stephen Decatur High, a school located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore – a four-hour drive from Berlin to Great Mills. Players, coaches, fans and a sports writer waited a solid two hours for the rain to subside, much less stop so that a game could be played. Once the skies started to relent, all interested parties agreed that it would be harder and unfair for Stephen Decatur to come back the next day or even later in the week for a match, so after a change of location, painting regulation lines on the practice and the Hornets football team lending a helping hand by moving temporary bleachers into place, the match got underway and Great Mills, ranked first in the region, came away with a rain-soaked, sky-darkened 3-0 win. The most amazing thing to me about it was that NO ONE went home during the delay. All the family members, friends and fans of both teams that were huddling at the gate under umbrellas and chatting it up stayed around to dry off and cheer their teams on. That was impressive to me because it really
brought home the fact that while sports are indeed competition and the desired result is victory, there still is an element of recreation there, that it is for fun and to have a good time while you’re playing, coaching or cheering. The old saying “it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game,” was never more true than at Great Mills last Wednesday. The fans put together an A-plus effort in the face of less than ideal conditions. The competitive side of athletics came out Monday night in Waldorf, when the Great Mills girls’ soccer team, with a 211-1 regular season record, battled Westlake, who didn’t come in much better at 5-8-1. Both teams left pretty much whatever they had on the field, the Hornets’ playing keep away and lulling the Wolverines to sleep enough to attack the net. However, with such a young team (seven of the starters were underclassmen), Great Mills had trouble sustaining their energy and executing their game plan, and it resulted in their season ending in a 3-1 loss to the Wolverines. However, there is a lot to look forward to in the future for the Hornets. Young and talented players like lightning quick Bria Jones at forward and Sophomore Goalkeeper Shannon Barr gives coach Amy Herndon a huge glimmer of hope for 2008 and beyond. So while the results were indeed mixed for the Hornets in the last week, the school can look forward to years of playoff success with great coaches, talented student athletes and a supportive fan base that shows up rain or shine, win or lose.
GM Field Hockey Continued from page B- goals, the first one coming on a rebound in front of the cage just 3:26 in the first half. The second goal, assisted by Ryshell Butler and Tinesha Baker with less than six minutes to go in the first half, was indicative of what Richmond described as the Hornets ability to develop great passing combinations. “I think our girls came together today. We work hard, because everyone’s out to get us,” she explained. Regan Beasley added an unassisted goal at the 15:20 mark of the second half, much of which was played under the cover of darkness (the practice field did not have lights), but both teams toughed it out. Junior goalkeeper Breanna Jansen stopped 12 shots in the shutout for the Hornets, who as the Number One Seed in the 3A South region, moved on to fight another day. Richmond says her girls will determine how many more games they’ll play this season. “I told this team they can go as far as they want to, as long as they work together.” Copeland has an optimistic goal in mind, but remains focused on the task at hand. “We definitely want to make the state tournament,” she said, “but we’re also going to take it one game at a time.”
Photo By Chris Stevens
Great Mills poised to attack.
Westlake’s Victory Over Hornets Continued from page B- corner kick allowed Ford to zip a header past Great Mills goalie Shannon Barr for the first score of the game. It would stay that way until Ford had a two goal burst in 95 seconds in the second half. At the 22:15 mark, Tarleton rocketed a shot off the goal post, but Ford was in prime position to float a 15 yard shot over a falling Barr, and at 20:40, another Tarleton corner-Ford header combination provided Westlake with enough insurance for the victory. Great Mills was able to avoid being shut out when senior defender Kelly Reed scored a penalty kick goal in injury time. “I felt we dominated the first half,” Herndon explained of a strategy that kept Westlake from attacking until the latter minutes of the half. “They gave us a lot of space, so we were able to move the ball, we just didn’t get the shots off.” One player Herndon was trying to get going was freshman forward Bria Jones, who received several centering passes from her teammates, but never got a shot off. “Bria didn’t have a good game, but I think in two years, she’ll be one of our go-to-players,” Herndon said. Westlake coach Robert Griffith was pleased with the effort, especially the connections between Tarleton and Ford that proved to be the winning combination for the Wolverines. “Our girls just said ‘Hey, let’s come together and just play hard,’” he said. Griffith said he put his best defenders on Jones and senior midfielder Alex Baker, and both players were frustrated in their efforts to score while the Wolverines were able to get on the board quickly. “I have good faith in my offense that they can shut the other team down,” Griffith said. His offense on this night was Ford. “We wanted to get on the board early because it takes them out of their game,” she said.
Alex Baker (9) and Hope Ironmonger of Great Mills advance the ball as A.J. Tarleton (21) of Westlake defends.
Photo By Chris Stevens
Wesley Soccer CACs Continued from page B-
Amy Hofmeister of Great Mills follows through on a kick.
Photo By Chris Stevens
Wesley was outshot on the day, 27-7, but Block was up to the task. The senior keeper turned away 16 shots on goal after giving up a score in a crowd in the opening minute. The win was also Wesley’s 12th of the year, tying the school record for wins. With the win, Wesley will face top-seeded Salisbury in the semifinals. The Sea Gulls defeated the eight seed, Marymount, 3-0 in the quarterfinals. The Wolverines travel down Route 13 for the match on October 31.
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COMMUNITY Thursday, November 1, 2007
Become a Volunteer That Influences the Future of St. Mary’s County The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County is seeking volunteers for possible appointments to the Board of Library Trustees. The purpose of the Board of Library Trustees is to establish and operate the Library to provide and maintain quality library services to all citizens of the county and to act as advocates for library resources and issues. Members of the Board of Library Trustees have a deep commitment to providing an excellent St. Mary’s County Library system, which expands the educational and learning opportunities for all of our county residents. Please consider joining this dynamic group of seven county residents committed to the concept of lifelong learning. Board members serve five-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms. Ap-
plicants should have a flexible schedule to attend the Tuesday morning Board meetings and other library activities. Please submit applications with a resume by Friday, November 16, for consideration for appointments effective January 1, 2008. Applications are available at each library branch, at the County’s Public Information Office located on the first floor of the Governmental Center, or can be downloaded from the library’s website at www.stmalib.org or the County’s website at www.co.saint-marys.md.us/ voluntr/VolForm.pdf Completed applications should be submitted to the County Public Information Office. For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200 x1341 or talk with library staff.
The 3rd annual Historic Southern Maryland Art Show will be celebrated this November by The Heron’s Way and Lord Calvert Galleries.
Charitable Art Show The Heron’s Way and Lord Calvert Galleries are celebrating their 3rd annual Historic Southern Maryland Art Show this November. The Show is designed to be a showcase for local art that highlights our history and at the same time provides
an opportunity to raise money for and to draw attention to the need for the preservation of the local barns in the Southern Maryland area. All profits from the show are used for charitable purposes. Last year a check for almost $700 was
presented to Joshua Phillips, Director of Preservations Services of the organization Preservation Maryland. They have been responsible for handing out grants See Charitable Art Show page B-
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Calendar
How quickly the global temperature increases is just as important by what degree say experts.
Faster Change Could Mean Bigger Problems The debate about what constitutes “dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate” has almost exclusively focused on how much the temperature can be allowed to increase. But we have perhaps just as much reason to be concerned about how quickly these changes take place. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) aims to avoid what is called “dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.” However, there is no guarantee that the level of climate change — how much the temperature increases in the future — is the only thing we should be worried about. How quickly the changes take place can also mean a lot for how serious the consequences will be. This was already acknowledged when the UNFCCC was signed in 1992. It says that we must stabilize the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere within a time period that allows ecosystems to adapt and economic development to continue, and that ensures that food production will not be threatened. There are a few studies that focus on the consequences of the rate of climate change. Most of these are ecological studies. They leave no doubt that the expected rate of change during
this century will exceed the ability of many animals and plants to migrate or adapt. Leemans and Eickhout (2004) found that adaptive capacity decreases rapidly with an increasing rate of climate change. Forests will be among the ecosystems to experience problems first because their ability to migrate to stay within the climate zone they are adapted to is limited. If the rate of change should increase too rapidly, all ecosystems will be quickly destroyed, opportunistic species will dominate, and the breakdown of biological material will lead to even greater emissions of CO2. There is also a risk that rapid climate change will increase the likelihood of large and irreversible changes, such as a weakening of the Gulf Stream and melting of the Greenland ice sheets. Rapid change also increases the risk of triggering positive feedback mechanisms that will increase the rate and level of temperature change still more. We know far less about the consequences of rate of temperature increase than we do about the level. Nevertheless, we See Climate Changes page B-
The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an All-You-CanEat Breakfast on November 11, 2007, from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on Route 235. The menu will be: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Links, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, Fruit Cocktail, Escalloped Apples, assorted juices, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $8.00; children ages 6 to 12 years, $4.00 and children 5 and un-
der, free. WE NEED MEMBERS!! The regular monthly meeting of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Rescue Squad building on Route 235. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Auxiliary is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 301-904-2095. The Hollywood Volunteer See HVRS Calender page B-
The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County will host an intensive immigration discussion on Saturday, November 17th in the Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A&B from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The program will cover various aspects of immigration, including the impact on the global economy, boarder enforcement and diversity. The public is encouraged to attend. Contact Mariyln Crosby at 301See League of Women Voters page B-
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Section B -
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Community Healthy Living Recipes East Brunch Bake
Tomato Basil Chicken
From kraftfoods.com
From eatbetteramerica.com
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken 3 cups fat-free milk 1 medium red pepper, chopped 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 eggs 2 egg whites 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
8 oz uncooked whole wheat fettuccine 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/2 cups) 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey breast 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredi-
ents until well blended. 2. SPOON into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. 3. BAKE 40 min. or until center is set and top is golden brown.
Berries and Cream Hot Cereal
From kraftfoods.com
Directions 1. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cover to keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except fettuccine; reduce heat to medium. 3. Cover; cook about 5 minutes, stirring fre-
quently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft. Serve over fettuccine.
Ingredients 1 qt. (4 cups) fat-free milk 3/4 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Whipped Cream Cheese Spread 2 cups blueberries
French Onion Soup
From foodnetwork.com
Ingredients
Directions 1. BRING milk to boil in medium saucepan on high heat. Gradually add cereal and sugar, stirring constantly until well blended. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. 2. ADD cream cheese spread; cook until
cream cheese spread is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. 3. ADD blueberries; stir gently until well blended. Serve immediately.
5 small onions, thinly sliced 2 cans (14 ounces) low sodium beef broth (recommended: Swanson’s) 2 cans (10 ounces) beef consomme (recommended: Campbell’s) 1 packet onion soup mix (recommended: Lipton’s) 8 slices French bread, about 1 inch thick 1 cup shredded Gruyere Directions 1. Combine onions, broth, consomme, and soup mix in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours, or LOW setting for 8 hours. 2. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top with a slice of French bread. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each bread slice. Put soup bowls under broiler until cheese is melted. Alternatively, place the bread on a baking sheet and top with cheese; broil until cheese has melted,
Blueberry and Nectarine Cobbler
From foodnetwork.com
Ingredients Fruit: 6 ripe nectarines, about 1 pound 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon instant tapioca 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small pieces, plus more for the pan Cobbler Top: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced into small pieces 1 large egg 1/2 cup heavy cream Serving suggestions: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream Directions 1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. For the fruit: Halve the nectarines along their natural seam, but leave skins on. Cut each half into 3 wedges. Toss nectarines with blueberries, sugar, and tapioca and put into a buttered 9-inch round gratin or casserole dish. Dot the top of the fruit with the pieces of butter. 2. For the cobbler top: Whisk the flour, sugar,
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Wild Mushroom Pizza
baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Rub in 2 tablespoons of the butter with your fingertips until no visible pieces remain. Rub in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter just until it is in even, pea-size pieces. Whisk together the egg and cream and stir into the dry ingredients to make a shaggy, loose dough. 3. Spoon large spoonfuls of dough on top of the fruit in clumps (it should look like rough, old-fashioned cobblestones, hence the name cobbler). Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the topping comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool cobbler on a rack, about 20 minutes. 4. Serve warm or room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
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From eatbetteramerica.com
Ingredients
MIDDAY Pick 4
about 30 to 40 seconds, and set on top just before serving.
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 pound assorted fresh wild mushroom, (such as morel, oyster and shiitake), sliced (6 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve thin pizza crust ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Heat oven to 450°F. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in parsley. 2. Spoon mushroom mixture over pizza crust. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Section B -
Community The 7:30 Club To Host Two Bands The 7:30 Club will have 2 bands Identity and Point of Honor Nov 3rd doors open at 7PM. Free pizza and soda all evening. Contact Shelley @ 301-884-0147 for more information.
HVRS Calender
Fall Craft & Veterans and Dependents Vendor Fair Information Night
Continued from page B- Rescue Squad and the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliaries are sponsoring a CRAFTS SHOW on November 18, 2007, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hollywood Firehouse on Route 235. Over100 crafters. Food available. No Admission.
November 24, 2007 Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bay District co3 Social Hall 46900 South Shangri La Dr. Lexington Park, Md 20653 more info and Vendor Space Contact: Melissa Gould 301-863-2065
A veterans and dependents information night will be held on November 7, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 2672 in California. This meeting will be held to help any veteran or dependent that needs help or has questions about VA or any other benefits. You have the right to get straight answers and we will provide the information to you FREE. This is a service of local St. Mary’s Chapter and Unit 26 of Disabled American Veterans and is open to all veterans whether eligible or not. This is your chance to get the information you have the right to have. We will have information on the VA and help with filing claims, Emergency Services, MD Veterans Employment, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, etc. So come out and joining us for an informational night.
Charitable Art Show
Climate Changes Continued from page B- know enough to say that if we are to avoid dangerous climate change, then we should also be concerned about how quickly it occurs. This can have important implications for which climate measures we should implement. Focusing on the rate of climate change can
imply that we should concentrate more on the short-lived greenhouse gases — such as methane and tropospheric ozone — and particles with a warming effect, such as soot (black carbon). It can also imply a greater focus on the medium-term (the next few decades), since the fastest changes could occur around that time. Courtesy of the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research.
Congratulations Camryn!!
Camryn Rhodes 6, of Leonardtown, Md is the winner of the Halloween Coloring Contest. Camryn will receive a $10 Gift Certificate donated by Brusters Ice Cream in Hollywood, Md.
Critter Corner
to barn owners who will then use those grants to preserve their barns. This year, profits will be donated to Sotterley for use in preserving the many historic structures on the plantation. The Historic Southern Maryland Art Show will be held at Heron’s Way Gallery and Lord Calvert Gallery from November 1st through November 30th with receptions scheduled on
Friday, November 2nd from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 3rd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. come join the artists for great art, great food and great conversations! The Galleries are located within the Maryland Antique Center in Leonardtown. For additional information call (240) 925-3280 or go to: www.heronswaygallery.com.
Continued from page B- 863-6404 or Kate Ufford at 301-994-1361 or kaufford@ yahoo.com for meeting information. For more information on the League’s immigration study and research, please visit www.lwv.org.
Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board to Hold Special Meeting The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services (RP&CS) announces that the Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 6 p.m., at the RP&CS main office, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, in Leonardtown. The meeting is being held to discuss matters related to the food and beverage operation. The Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board meetings are generally held quarterly, on the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 6 p.m., at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. For more information, please contact the St.
Mary’s County Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services at (301) 4754200, ext. 1811 or call the Wicomico Shores Golf Course at (301) 884-4601.
Correction: Trinity Episcopal Church Annual Fall Dinner will be held Saturday November 10th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Is AdoptA-Senior-Pet Month You have to admit, puppies and kittens are awfully cute, but…they don’t stay little for long, puppies need to be housebroken, kittens get the “kitten crazies” usually while you’re trying to sleep, and then there are teething issues. If you don’t have the time or energy that it takes to care for a little one, the Tri-County Animal Shelter recommends that you consider adopting an older, more mature animal, and we may have just the incentive to help you do so. During the month of November, the adoption fee for senior pets is reduced to $45.00. “Senior” pets, or “mature” as we prefer to call them, are animals that are five years old or older. But don’t let the age fool you-mature pets have many years ahead of them to give and get love. They already have their manners, meaning they are usually housebroken, calmer and less destructive than their younger counterparts, and may already know some tricks that they can share with their new owners. You’ll already know how big they’ll get and what they’ll look
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like, which you can’t guarantee with a puppy or kitten. And if you adopt a mature shelter pet, you’ll help address the problem of pet overpopulation. Sometimes, people believe that adult animals must be at a shelter due to behavioral problems, and in most cases this is not so. Pets are relinquished because their owners are moving or may be allergic, the owners are in the military and are being deployed, or the owner may have died. Most pets at a shelter are there through no fault of their own, and just want someone to care for them. If you have room in your home and your heart for a mature pet who’s looking for a second chance, and you’d like to take advantage of the reduced adoption fee, visit the Tri-County Animal Shelter in November and we’ll match you with the pet that best fits your lifestyle. We may just have your new best friend.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting
book, True History of the Kelly Gang. 301-884-2211 www. stmalib.org
and family fun for all ages. 301-863-8188 x1004. www. stmalib.org
Tuesday, November 6, 4 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to teens, ages 12-18. Help plan and carry out teen library programs and services, maintain the Library’s MySpace page, and select teen books. Earn community service hours. 301-863-8188 x1004 www.stmalib.org
Ask a Master Gardener: Plant Clinic
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting
Wednesday, November 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park Drop in and ask a St. Mary’s County Master Gardener your gardening questions. Bring plant samples and/or photos. 301863-8188 www.stmalib.org
Book Discussion
Evening Storytime
Thursday, November 8, 5 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall 5:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to teens, ages 12-18. Help plan and carry out teen library programs and services, maintain the Library’s MySpace page, and select teen books. Earn community service hours. 301884-2211 or 301-475-2846. www.stmalib.org
Tuesday, November 6, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall Discuss Peter Carey’s
Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park Drop in for a storytime
P lice Arrested for failing to re-register as a sex offender On October 23, 2007, Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives arrested Phillip Michael Parsons for failing to re-register as a sex offender. Parsons, 47, of Mechanicsville, was taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his own recognizance. Registered sex offenders are required to register bi-annually, and Parsons failed to re-register within five days of his registration date.
Police make arrests in home invasion case On October 24, 2007 at approximately 2a.m. patrol
officers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home invasion on Stephen Young Court in Leonardtown. Prior to police arriving, the suspects fled the scene and were stopped a short time later by the Maryland State Police and detained. Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded and pursuant to their investigation it was determined that Nico M. Adams, 19 of La Plata, Antione M. Watson, 20, of La Plata, and Garrett M. Dyson, 21 of Port Tobacco, arrived at the occupied residence and kicked in the front door. As Adams entered the home he confronted a resident with a shotgun and a struggle ensued. All suspects eventually fled the residence. Detectives charged all three suspects with first degree assault, attempted robbery, breaking and entering, and conspiracy to commit
robbery. In addition Adams, who was treated and released at St. Mary’s Hospital for a head and arm injury from the struggle with the home’s occupants, was charged with possessing a short-barreled shotgun. All three men were incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. One male resident in the home was treated at St. Mary’s Hospital and released for an arm injury from the struggle.
Detectives seek armed robbery suspect St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of the Wawa store on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park which occurred on October 26, 2007 at approximately 3:20 a.m. A white male, approximately
six feet tall, weighing 190 pounds, in his 30’s, wearing a blue and white flannel hooded jacket and white baseball hat, approached the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect had his hand in his pocket as if he had a weapon. The clerk complied with the demand and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Narcotics raid leads to arrest The Bureau of Criminal Investigations Vice Narcotics Division, assisted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, executed a search and seizure warrant on a Lexington Park home. Once inside detectives located various types and amounts of illegal controlled dangerous substances that included prescription drugs. Arrested
was Sharon Lee Bailey, 40, of Lexington Park. Bailey, who is out on at least three separate bails related to outstanding charges, was charged with possession of crack cocaine and a related smoking device. Christopher Randall Shaw, 44, of Lexington Park, was charged with possession of marijuana and a related smoking device. Christy Anne Tracey, 49, of Leonardtown, was arrested after detectives indicted her through the grand jury process. She was charged with illegal possession and distribution of hydrocodone, a controlled prescription drug.
Detectives make arrest in assault case On October 22, 2007 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Deputy First Class John Kirkner responded to the area of Baywoods Drive in Lexington Park for the report of a per-
son lying near a wooded area. Upon his arrival he found the victim, Richard Tyrone Mackall, 41, of Baltimore, suffering from head injuries and laying approximately 200 yards from Baywoods Drive. The victim was transported to Prince George’s County Shock Trauma Center by Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7. It was determined that Gary O. Harrod, 43, of Lusby, had allegedly attacked the victim in the area of Compass Drive in Lexington Park, striking him in the head and face several times causing the injuries. On October 22, 2007 at approximately 10p.m, Bureau of Criminal Investigations detectives located Harrod at his residence and arrested him. He was charged with first and second degree assault and incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
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Tips for Adopting a Shelter Dog If you’ve been considering adding a canine member to your family, there’s no better time to check your local animal shelter. People are often surprised by the variety of dogs that can be found at local shelters. You can find any type of pet, from small to large dogs, purebred dogs to one-of-a-kind mixed breed dogs. Regardless of what you’re looking for, there’s a special dog waiting for you. Moreover, adopting a dog from a shelter comes with added benefits. Most shelters will include vaccinations, deworming, heartworm testing, spaying or neutering, microchipping and even a training DVD with their adoptions. However, before committing to dog adoption, there are many factors pet parents should consider - after all, there’s far more to caring for a dog than merely providing food, water and shelter.
Before You Adopt When deciding whether or not to adopt a dog, potential pet parents must assess their personal lives and consider the following: Are you ready to make a long-term commitment? Dogs typically live 10 to 15 years, if not longer. During this time you’ll likely have many life changes including job relocation, moving to new homes, marriages and the birth of children. Your new dog will be relying on you for all its needs, so it’s imperative that you are committed to including him in all of your future plans. How much time do you have daily to dedicate to your new dog? Be sure to assess how often you are home, how much time you have to spend for training, playtime, exercise and potty walks. You’ll need to select a dog that fits your lifestyle. Busy families may
want to consider a mature dog that is already trained, while other families are more likely to have the extra time and attention necessary for training younger, more active dogs and puppies. Are you financially able to provide for your dog’s needs? The costs associated with caring for a dog will vary. Pet parents should also factor in the variable cost of veterinary visits and training classes. So make sure you account for these expenses when determining if you can afford to care for your dog.
more of his true personality. (Special Note: Dogs and cats with black coats are most often overlooked, so consider giving them a second look.)
Items to Have on Hand Once you have found the right dog to fit your lifestyle, it is time to stock up on the right tools that will ease the transition from shelter to your home. Some of those tools which are good to have on hand include: • Flat or buckle collar with
• Food and water bowls • Treats for training • Comfort ZoneÆ with D.A.P.Æ (Dog Appeasing Pheromone)
Homeward Bound! Now that you’ve brought your dog home, you will need to designate a dog-safe area that’s just for him, like an area in your kitchen or laundry room. Choose a place where he can go and be by him-
to talk with them about how to treat the family’s newest member. Also, do your best to not overwhelm your new dog. Some dogs may be shy at first, but given some space and time they should quickly adjust. Utilizing a product such as Comfort ZoneÆ with D.A.P.Æ (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) also can help reassure and calm your new pet as well as reduce stress-related behaviors such as excessive barking, urinating in the home and general hyperactivity associated with the dramatic changes in his life. Your dog will be curious
him with a treat and lots of praise when he does go potty in the right place (to view free training videos on house training and more, go to www.petvideo.com). The first few days in his new home will likely be the most challenging for your dog. Make sure you spend some special time together getting to know each other and establishing some routines. Sharing your home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. Dogs give us unconditional love, provide us with companionship, and can even
about his new home and will want to investigate. So, when you allow him to explore new areas of your home, keep him on a leash to help manage where he goes. When you can’t supervise him, confine him in his crate or dog-safe area. Remember to always generously reward
help relieve our stress after a long day. If you and your family are looking for a new companion, we encourage you to support the ASPCA’s National Adopt-A-Dog month and visit your local animal shelter or rescue group to find your next best friend.
Selecting the Right Shelter Dog for Your Family A common mistake many adopters make is choosing a dog based on his looks or breed rather than his personality. Do plenty of research before you go to the shelter to determine if the energy level, trainability and behaviors of certain breeds are best suited for your lifestyle. For example, while they can make great pets in the right home, terriers are often very energetic and many love to dig if given the chance. On the other hand, some large dogs, like greyhounds, can be pretty laid back and quite content to lie on a couch all day. So consider your living arrangements and think about what doggie personality will be best for your home. The animal shelter’s staff and volunteers strive to provide the best possible care to their animals, but it’s not the same as having a loving home. While interacting with the dogs in the shelter, keep in mind that many of them act differently in the kennel environment. As a result, you should ask to spend some time with the dog in a quiet area. This will give the dog a chance to relax and show
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Remember: Pets Get Cold, Too Many people fail to realize that pets are just as susceptible to the adverse effects of the cold weather as they are, believing that their dog’s or cat’s fur must be enough to keep them adequately protected. But that just isn’t so. Pets need shelter to keep them warm if they are kept outdoors, and you should take other safety precautions with them when the freezing temperatures and icy conditions of winter weather arrive. With that in mind, here are a few pointers, courtesy of the ASPCA, on how you can ensure that your pet, be it man’s best friend or a feisty feline, stays protected from the cold this winter. 1. Keep cats inside. Cats can easily freeze outside, where they are also highly susceptible to disease, not to mention being run over by automobiles. 2. Beware of outdoor cats. Oftentimes, outdoor cats seek warmth in the winter by sleeping under cars or on the engine block where it can be warmer. To avoid injuring or killing a cat, look underneath your car before starting the engine, or tap on your hood to scare it away. 3. Dogs should be leashed. Many dogs’ strongest attribute is their sense of smell, something that can easily be lost in a snowstorm. Upon losing their sense of smell, dogs can easily get lost. The ASPCA reports that more dogs are found lost during the winter than in any other season. 4. Wipe your dog or cat down when he comes in from snow, sleet or ice. Cats and dogs can easily ingest salt, antifreeze or other chemicals that are used during the
winter and wind up on the ground, simply by stepping in them and then licking their paws. Therefore, wipe off any residue from their paws to minimize the chances of poisoning. 5. Never shave your dog down to the skin in the winter months. Just as a short haircut can help keep your dog cooler in the summertime, so can a long coat of hair keep him warmer in winter. 6. Do not leave your pets alone in the car. Cars can turn into freezers awfully quickly in the wintertime, so leaving your pet in your car when it is cold outside can be a potentially fatal mistake. 7. Be especially careful with puppies or older dogs. Some puppies have a lower
tolerance for cold weather than adult dogs, which can make housebreaking difficult. If your puppy seems overly sensitive to cold weather, paper-training him inside is your best bet. Also, as they get older, some dogs become more sensitive to cold weather. In these instances, dogs should only go outside to do their business. 8. Give your pet a warm retreat. Animals, like humans, need a warm place to sleep in cold weather. Make sure your pet does not sleep on a cold floor or anywhere that might be drafty. In some areas it is considered animal cruelty and a punishable offense to keep a dog outdoors without an adequate shelter - a covered place where he can escape the cold and wind. If your dog is strictly an “outside dog,” be sure you have such a shelter and blankets he can snuggle into. To play it safe, allow him to sleep in a garage, shed or a basement when the weather is especially brutal.
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7 Ways to Adorn the Home With Autumn Color The beauty of autumn hues is perhaps only surpassed by the the grandeur of holiday lights and trimmings. But before you get set to deck your house in Christmas flair, transform it into an autumnal wonder in time for the month of November and your Thanksgiving feast. 1. Borrowing from the shades of nature is one of the easiest ways to transform interior and exterior into beautiful fall scapes. Take advantage of hardy mums in bold yellows, russets, and oranges to give flowerbeds a fall feel. Put a bunch of burgundy dahlias into a vase and surround it with fresh pears and pomegranates for an easy table centerpiece. 2. Reclaim your youth and get the kids involved in a fun project that can be used to display some fall foliage. Gather good specimens of fallen leaves in bright autumn colors. Place a few leaves between two pieces of waxed paper and seal together with an iron set to a low temperature. Frame the artwork and display. 3. Wreaths aren’t just for the winter holidays. Wind evergreen boughs around a grapevine wreath and dot with small gourds and faux or real garlands of leaves. Hang on the front door or over the fireplace. 4. Autumn often evokes visions of forests and woodland retreats. Transform any home into a “cozy cabin” by mimicking some of the design st yles. Place a c h e ck-
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ered tablecloth on the kitchen or dining room table. Wooden ducks or bowls full of pine cones can add some country charm. Rustic wood accents from picture frames to gathered twigs placed in a vase also add to the appeal. 5. Even if you haven’t fired up your fireplace for the season, make sure it’s a focal point of the room. Place fall-colored candles right in the hearth and drape garland on the mantle. 6. Use gourds, fruit, and vegetables. Fresh fruit and seasonal items add easy color outdoors or inside. Orange pumpkins, speckled gourds, Indian corn, and even yellow squash can quickly put spots of color where you need it. Using fruit and vegetables is an inexpensive way to add impact to decor and centerpieces. 7. Spend a day gathering acorns and pine cones with the kids. Tie a ribbon onto the stems or one of the cone shoots and attach to a cardboard tag. Use these seasonal picks for place cards at your Than ksgiving table.
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Here’s 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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Absolutely beautiful waterfront home. Totally remodeled 2 years ago. Hard wood floors, jacuzzi tub inside and out, beach steps away. Loft, private, waterfront view from every window. Request pictures. Call Catherine Parker at 410-610-4133. Price: $699,000.
PARK HALL-Very nice, basic, small, one bedroom apartment in Park Hall suitable for a single. No Pets or Section 8. One year lease. $550.00 month and utilities. One month security deposit required. This is a newly renovated apartment with new carpet, cabinets, etc. Please e-mail: mkb@ md.metrocast.net to schedule an appointment or call 301-862-3669. Single Family Home w/ Pool and hot tub. We are looking for one more young professional or Navy to fill an open room in the house. The rent is $450 a month and that includes everything... HEAT, AC, internet, power, trash pick up. Hurry this room wont last long. Seeking roommate to share fully-furnished townhouse. Located only 5 minutes from base at Pax River - close to shopping and restaurants! Neighborhood includes pool, tennis/basketball courts, walking trails, fitness center, and much more. Seeking a clean, non-smoking professional. Will only need your personal items and a bed. If interested, please call 301-866-5202 and leave a message. Price: $550. Waterfront 1BR apt nr leonardtown $750 incl cable tv utilities boatslips. Apt has private entrance located near fairgrounds & abells wharf boatramp.. Prefer single NS handyman willing to cut grass 24’x48’ workshop is included in addition to garage no pets, is furnished except for bed available immediatley located on breton bay 301 475 2406 includes use of 15’ boat & kayaks, pier 301 475 2406.
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1977 Buick Electra 225. Single owner Buick. In the family since new. 96K miles. Everything works including air conditioner (coverted to R134). All orginal except for maintenance items. Leather interior, AM/FM radio, power windows and locks. New tires, belts, hoses, brake job. Car was prepped to drive from Minnestota to MD but was towed on U-Haul trailer instead. This car is a gem and is the perfect starter collector car. Garaged since new. Nearly rust free - a miracle for a Minnesota car. Must see!! Really! Call Gary Shrout 301-866-9174. Price: $3200.
MOTORCYCLES 1993 Harley Davidson Dyna wide glide, Excellent condition, tons of chrome, 16” bars Hyper charger, call John at 301-399-3953. Price: $10,000. 1988 Harley Davidson softail custom. 1988 Softail custom, Custom paint by Banshie Studios, lots of chrome, motorwork, beautiful bike call John 301-399-3953. Price: $9000. 1996 Harley Davison Electra Glide, 39,395 highway miles, runs very good, good tires, good brakes, needs a battery. Has cosmetic damage to front fairing, saddle bags, and rear trunk. Bike has various extra parts. Call Keith for complete details @ work (202) 204-1950; cell (240) 416-0273; home (301) 274-5448 or e-mail at javinsk@saic.com. I need it out of the garage!! Price: $8,000 (negotiable).
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I have a total of 3 openings, including 1 infant opening, beginning November 12, 2007. I have 20 years experience in Family daycare. Currently certified in CPR, First Aide and SIDS. My hours of operation are 7am-5pm. Age appropriate activities are provided, inside and outside, for all children. If you are looking for a safe, loving, family oriented environment for your children please call Annette at 301-475-5783.
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1987 2450 Bayliner Sunbridge. Very nice 24 ft cuddy cabin, 260 HP family boat, I have owned boat for about 1 year, and have gone out maybe 8 times, simply to busy at work and home to really enjoy. Boat is located at solomons MWR complex in Calvert County, and includes 2005 ventura trailer as well, in excellent condition. Would like to sell before laying up boat for the winter. $6,300. Call 410-474-1652.
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Section B - 10
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Historical Southern Maryland, where the Potomac, Patuxent and Chesapeake meet. Other historic sites in Southern Maryland include: In Calvert County: n St. Peter’s Chapel in
Solomons n Middleham Episcopal
Chapel in Lusby n Christ Church Parish in
Port Republic n St. Edmond’s United
Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach n Smithville United Methodist Church in Dunkirk n Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church in Owings n Mt. Hope United Methodist Church in Sunderland n St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick n American Chestnut Land Trust in Port Republic n Battle Creek Cyprus
Swamp Sanctuary in Prince Frederick n Breezy Point Beach and Campground in Chesapeake Beach n Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby n Calvert Country Market in Prince Frederick n Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby n King’s Landing Park in Huntingtown n Amphibious Training Base in Solomons n Arthur Storer Planetarium in Prince Frederick n Drum Point Lighthouse in Solomons n J.C. Lore and Sons Oyster House in Solomons n Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitor Center in Solomons n Historic Lower Marlboro in Prince Frederick
n Old Field Inn in Prince
Frederick.
In Charles County: n Trinity Church, Newport
– Oldfields Chapel in Hughesville n Christ Church in La Plata n St. Ignatius Church in Chapel Point, n Wayside Parish in Newburg n St. Josephs Church in Pomfret n St. Mary’s Church in Newport n St. Peter’s Church in Waldorf n Bryantown Historic District n Thomas Stone National Historic Site n Hughesville, Cedarville State Park n Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area n Chicamuxan Wildlife Management Area
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Smallwood State Park Doncaster Forest Purse State Park Chapel Point State Park Laurel Springs Regional Park n Gilbert Run Park n Oak Ridge Park n Walls Bakery Wigwam in Waldorf n Twin Kiss Ice Cream in Waldorf n Amish Craftsman at the Hughesville Bargain Barns n Captain Billy’s Crabhouse in Popes Creek n Robertson’s Crabhouse in Popes Creek n Captain John’s Crabhouse in Cobb Island n Marshall Hall in Bryans Road n The Port Tobacco Courthouse – One Room Schoolhouse in Port Tobacco.
In St. Mary’s County:
n Tudor Hall – Commis-
n All Faith Episcopal Church
sioners Building/Library in Leonardtown n Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown n Chesapeake Bay Field Lab in St. Georges Island n Charlotte Hall Farmers Market and Auction in Charlotte Hall, Mechanicsville, Loveville n Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek n Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek n Budds Creek Professional National Motorcross in Budds Creek n Smith Island Cruises as Point Lookout State Park.
in Charlotte Hall n Drayden School n St. Ignatius Church in St. Inigoes n St. Andrew’s Episcopal Parish Church in California n St. Francis Xavier Church in Compton n St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Lee n Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary’s City n All Saints Episcopal Church in Avenue n Dent Chapel in Charlotte Hall n St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood n St. Mary’s Chapel in Ridge n Greenwell State Park in Hollywood n St. Mary’s River State Park
n Three Notch Theater