The County Times 2008-12-11 B Section

The County Times

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Junior Achievement

Knights Tower Over Great Mills

Barker, Smith Rescue Knights in Season Opener

Height Advantage, Hustle Lifts Ryken to Victory

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Photo By Chris Stevens

Gorkin Siran Scored 15 points before fouling out in Ryken’s 85-75 win over McKinley Tech last Wednesday Night.

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LEONARDTOWN – With three starters fouling out in the fourth quarter and an intense opponent in McKinley Tech closing in, the St. Mary’s Ryken boys’ basketball team got a boost from juniors Kamaron Barker See Ryken Boys’ Basketball page B-

LEONARDTOWN – For 32 minutes on Friday night, friendships and pleasantries went out the window.

After that, hugs, smiles and embraces were plentiful, but only the St. Mary’s Ryken girls’ basketball team was pleased with the outcome; a 63-52 season opening win over Great Mills that pumped up the young Knights and may have served as a rude awakening for the defending 3A South Champion Hornets.

“There are a lot of things to work on,” said Hornets head coach Brian Weisner. “Maybe it’s a wake-up call for our girls that, hey, we just can’t walk into a gym and expect to win.”

“The girls played hard, I think this was a great first outing for both teams,” Knights coach Tara Everly said. “A lot of players stepped up for us in this game, and I don’t think you can ask for a better first Photo By Chris Stevens night.”

Erin Leddy’s 17 points propelled the St. Mary’s Ryken girls’ basketball team to a seasonRyken controlled the game opening win over Great Mills Friday night. from the opening tip to the final buzzer, thanks in large part to the the extra pass, and the open man don’t have to rely on just one perlargeness of their front line. 6-foot hit the shot. They went after it for son scoring for us,” Everly said of center Erin Leddy paced all scor- four quarters. You have to give life after Laura Broomfield, who is now playing college ball for the ers with 17 points, while 6’2 sopho- them credit.”

The Knights also had bal- University of North Carolina. “We mores Molly Grund and Calverton transfer Cierra Darden made life anced scoring from top to bottom, have a lot of players scoring eight, miserable for the undersized Hor- as Sarah Combs fired in 10 points nine, 10 points.”

The game was, as Zakiya from the outside and freshman nets underneath the basket.

“The ball bounced their way guard Kathleen McCormick and Hunter termed it in last week’s more, because they worked hard- Grund added nine and eight points County Times, a “family reunion,” er,” Weisner said in complimenting apiece.

“It’s great, because now we the Knights’ effort. “They made See Girls Hoops page B-

Griffin Keeps Seahawks Perfect Junior Guard’s 31 Points Silence Marymount

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

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Camontae Griffin’s 31 points helped the Seahawks beat Marymout University Saturday night, and keep them unbeaten at 7-0.

ST. MARY’S CITY – On the court Saturday night, Camontae Griffin reveled in the chants of “Iverson” from the St. Mary’s College student section, scoring at will and frustrating any Marymount University defender trying to at least slow the 5-foot-9 guard down.

Yet, after the ARC Arena cleared out following the nationally-ranked Seahawks’ 76-67 victory over the Saints, Griffin was decidedly subdued and humbled by the support he’s received from the SMC community since joining the team this season.

“I’m just worried about helping my team out,” Griffin said after his 25-point second half helped keep St. Mary’s undefeated. “I don’t want to disappoint my team, I’m here for them.”

With the Seahawks, ranked number 14 nationally by D3Hoops.com, in a dogfight with the Saints (4-3 overall, 1-1 in Capital Athletic Conference play), Griffin scored 13 points in a decisive

21-12 second half run that opened up a 59-52 lead and propelled the Seahawks to victory. He connected on eight of 17 shots from the field and 14 of 17 from the free throw line for his season-high of 31 points.

“When he was getting those baskets,” said head coach Chris Harney, “he was getting them as a response to what Marymount was doing. They’re a great team that’s going to win some games this year, and Tae was remarkable tonight.”

“When we need a big shot, we’re very confident in what Tae can do,” said sophomore swingman Mike Fitzpatrick, who tied a season-high with 13 points. “He’s a heck of a player.”

While Griffin’s scoring kept the Seahawks (7-0 overall, 2-0 in the CAC) in the game, it was Fitzpatrick’s drives to the hoop that put the game away for St. Mary’s. He capped the 21-12 burst with an up-and-under dunk that drew a thunderous ovation and in Harney’s eyes, let conference observers know that Fitpatrick is more than just a See Mens Basketball page B-10

Sharp-Shooting Saints Cruise Past Seahawk Women

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer ST. MARY’S CITY – As far as second halves go, St. Mary’s College women’s basketball coach Barb Bausch was pleased with the way the Seahawks stayed with Marymount University, ranked 15th nationally in NCAA Division III. It was just the Saints’ hot-shooting first half that doomed the Hawks in an 89-66 loss Saturday afternoon that started a one-month break in between games for SMC. “We played very well in the second half, it was only a two-point game,” Bausch said of the effort that saw them double their first half scoring total and at the very least, forced the Saints (5-0 overall, 2-0 in Capital Athletic Conference play) to work for their points. “The thing is with that team, if you stop the drive, they have at least four players that can shoot the three-pointer, and you can’t stop both.”

Try as they may, St. Mary’s simply could not stop Marymount from shooting a blistering 35 of 62 (56.5

percent) from the field for the game, led by senior guard Carolyn Riley’s 22 points. The Saints seized control from the start, with a Meredith Levinson three-ball rocketing Marymount to a 14-2 lead just five minutes and 26 seconds into the contest. The Seahawks (2-6 overall, 1-1 in CAC action) would be within double digits just once in the game, as a Kiely Murphy three-pointer brought them to within 16-7 at the 13:09 mark of the first half, but the Saints just keep firing – and hitting. ”They’re averaging 80 points a game and shooting about 53 percent on the game, so we knew what they could do,” Bausch said of Marymount’s explosive offensive attack. “We tried to make them take tough shots, and when they hit them, there’s not much you can do.”

The Saints got 16 points from Riley and 10 from sophomore Kathleen Brown in the first half, as they went into the locker room with a 48-27 lead. Brown finished the game with 15 points, while Kathryn Wilson and Levinson joined Brown and Riley in double figures with 15 and 12 points respectively.

See Seahwak Women page B-10

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SMC’s Bethany Townsend prepares to score as Marymount’s Samantha Spencer gives chase.

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Ryken Boys’ Basketball Continued from page B- and Kai Smith, helping the Knights hold off the Trainers

85-75 last Wednesday night.

“I thought our guys

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Gorkhan Sonmez shoots for two of his 22 points over McKinley Tech’s Antonio Jenifer.

played hard and kept their composure when the calls weren’t going our way,” a politically correct Dave Tallman said of the 38 to 15 free throw advantage McKinley enjoyed on the evening in what was Ryken’s official season opener. “Things were crazy and Kai Smith was the glue, he held us together.

“I just had to keep my head in the game and my teammates’ heads in the game,” said Smith, who scored 17 points in the contest, and along with Barker played a critical role after R.J. Buck, Gorkhan Sonmez and Gorkin Siran fouled out in the final frame. “We had to step up and make the shots when the starters had foul trouble.”

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in their Ryken debuts, with Sonmez’s 12 first quarter points (he led the team with 22 points overall) jumpstarting the Knights to an 11 point lead at intermission.

The Trainers (0-2 on the season), led by Antonio Jenifer’s 22 points, clawed back into the game, shrinking the lead to double digits several times before two free throws

by Deon Matthews and late lay-ups by Smith and Barker put the game away.

“I had to get on Kamaron a little bit at halftime, because we didn’t feel he was doing what we needed on the boards,” Tallman explained.

“He took what we told him, and went out and did the job in the second half.”

“I just played hard and stepped up for the players who had to step out,” said Barker, who scored nine of his 13 points down the stretch when the Knights needed points the most.

“We just have to stay focused and play the game, and play hard as a team.”

With Siran, Buck and Sonmez fouling out in a threeminute span, the Trainers made their run as an Anthony Myers tip-in shrunk the lead to 51-43 with just under six minutes to go in the game.

McKinley’s determined challenge was held off by Smith and Barker’s combined 19 fourth quarter points, as

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R.J. Buck drives on McKinley’s Calvin Banks.

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Kai Smith’s 10 fourth-quarter points helped the Knights hold off McKinley Tech.

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Kai Smith sets up the offense while being guarded by the Trainers’ Anthony Myers.

well as solid defense from reserves Chris Robey and Devin Mackey.

The tall and athletic Trainers served as an earlyseason test for the Knights and Tallman, who believe McKinley is as good as anyone they will see once they begin their conference schedule later this week.

“That team we played was a WCAC caliber team,” he said of the Trainers. “They lost to Roosevelt, who won the DC public league last year, by two points.

“That team we played was a very good team, and I was proud of my guys for keeping their composure.”

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For the youthful Ryken girls, Friday night’s win is hopefully the start of something big as they began their Washington Catholic Athletic Conference schedule this week.

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The Hornets’ Ryshawn Butler prepares to shoot a free throw.

“When you’re playing with your friends, you want to go hard,” Leddy explained of the rough and tumble style of play that prevailed on the evening. “Everyone was so aggressive, it was definitely a fun and exciting game.”

The Knights led from start to finish, but really did not put the game away until late in the third quarter.

The Hornets, led by 11 points each from Shamara Adams and Shawnese Taylor, got to within four points twice in the period, but a final minute burst, with baskets from Grund, Leddy, and a running, twisting short jumper by Hunter, pushed the lead back to 12. Then the Knights kept Great Mills, who got nine points from Ryshawn Butler and eight from Tori Bradburn, at bay for the final eight minutes, a quarter that Weisner hoped his team could Photo By Chris Stevens learn from as they traveled to games at River Tyneshia Baker leads the break for Great Mills during Hill and Henry Wise later this week.

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“I hope they wake up tomorrow and only

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

From The Sports Desk ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly…

Really, It Is

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer The trick to this wonderful holiday season is that for some folks, well…it’s not so wonderful. With the economy in full decline, seasonal depression is at an all time high, and understandably so.

However, for those of us fortunate enough to wake up and see another day in relatively good health (if you’ll remember my column in the spring time about my good friend’s bout with Diabetes, I take that into consideration on the daily), we should be grateful that we’re alive to perhaps see or even enforce changes that will make our lives better.

So, there is a wonderful gift right there. Good old Santa Chris a.k.a Saint Huck (college nickname, don’t ask) is here to give out presents, goodies, and yes, lumps of coal to all of your favorite sports teams and newsmakers this Christmas season.

Digging into my big red bag, I have the timeless book, “How to win friends and influence people,” and it’s for you, Jim Zorn. Sir, you are going to need it. In a game the Redskins simply had to have, you let the second-leading rusher in the National Football League sit on the sidelines as the Ravens may very well have put the Skins out of their misery. You will need this book to convince

the players that you actually have a clue as to how to be an NFL coach and win games.

As an extension, I give to Clinton Portis a one-time pass to criticize Zorn for leaving the decision up to running backs coach Stump Mitchell whether Portis should’ve played the entire second half Sunday night. Use it wisely Clinton, and try to stay away from the dog-fighting comments this year.

What else do we have?

Ho ho ho, it looks like I’ve got a lump of coal for one Plaxico Burress. What a naughty boy you’ve been, young Plax.

First, you hold out for more dollars, trying to capitalize on your Super Bowl-winning touchdown catch. Then you skip team meetings and get suspended for a game, but oh no, that wasn’t enough.

You shoot yourself in a New York nightclub and now face some serious time behind bars. I believe Santa Bloomberg looks forward to making an example out of you with NYC’s new gun control laws, so hopefully, you spent Black Friday looking for a good lawyer.

For the four NBA coaches that have been fired as of the day I’m handing out these gifts, I offer them condolences and a look on the bright side.

For former Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell, I offer you a thought that you should use if you get another job in

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the league – “an arrogant fool and his job are soon parted.”

Sure off-season acquisition Jermaine O’Neal injured his knee earlier this year, but you failed to capitalize on having one of the top young big men in the game in Chris Bosh, who will certainly bolt for the New York Knicks once his contract expires in 2010.

Not listening to your players or your assistant coaches on how to better manage a young but talented team will certainly get you the boot every time.

For ex-Wizards boss Eddie Jordan, the best thing of all for you, my man, is no more Gilbert Arenas. Having to deal with an ego-maniacal shooting guard that can’t even keep his knees in shape to start a season, and an inept front office that has drafted useless big men and more shooting guards than the Texas Rangers definitely didn’t help your cause as the Wiz started 1-10 this season.

Oh well, there’s always a better job somewhere. Maybe Toronto. I hear they’re looking for a coach.

For departed Oklahoma City Thunder (for those wondering when OKC got an NBA team, this particular group of misfits used to be the Seattle Supersonics) Coach P.J. Carliesimo, there’s always this great fact: You weren’t choked by any players on your way out the door.

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Finally, for Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman, who was fired Monday afternoon, the bright side for you is that T-Wolves head honcho Kevin McHale will soon be following you in the unemployment line. You can then rip him for trading O.J. Mayo on draft day this past summer and ignoring the Portland Trailblazers’ rising star Brandon Roy a couple of draft days prior.

For disgraced track and field star Marion Jones, I’ve got some common sense for you, young lady. How can you ask for a pardon from outgoing president George W. Bush, when you LIED about your performance enhancing drug use, only to plead guilty in a court of law and spend six months in a federal prison? If Sammy Davis, Jr. is playing up in Heaven, I can hear him singing now…”don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time, oh no…”

For Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, you get a one-way ticket out of Philadelphia, redeemable in places such as Minneapolis, Chicago and San Francisco. For all that you’ve given the Eagles franchise over the last 10 seasons, and to receive the treatment from the fans, the media and your own team that you’ve received is horrible. Therefore, you deserve a trade to either the up and coming Vikings, the desperate-for-a-leader 49ers, or your hometown Chicago Bears. That way, the world can understand that you still are a top-five quarterback in the NFL and that Andy Reid should have dealt with his drug-smuggling sons instead of putting the pressure all on your shoulders as his epic-fail play-calling might have knocked the Eagles out of the playoffs for another year.

For Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Florida head man Urban Meyer, you two lucky young gentlemen get the right to face-off for the most meaningless national title in major college sports. To be fair, both of you won your conference championship games against strong and worthy opponents,

but as long as a computer decides who gets to play for major college football’s national championship, it’s about as weak as an O.J. Simpson innocent plea right about now.

While it would take a Christmas miracle for a Division I-A college football playoff to occur in the future, I give shame to the NCAA and the Major College Conference presidents who let their overriding greed rob America of a true national champion.

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Any comments about this week’s From The Sports Desk? Contact Chris Stevens at chrisstevens@countytimes.net and share your thoughts about this week’s column.

High School Sports Schedule 12/11-12/17/08 Dec. 11

Dec. 13

Boys’ Basketball Paul VI at St. Mary’s Ryken, 7:30 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball St. Mary’s Ryken at Georgetown Visitation Invitational

Girls’ Basketball St. Mary’s Ryken at Georgetown Visitation Invitational Indoor Track Leonardtown at the Prince George’s County Invitational, Prince George’s County Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 Boys’ Basketball Great Mills at Leonardtown, 7:30 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball Leonardtown at Great Mills, 6:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Ryken at Georgetown Visitation Invitational Ice Hockey Northern vs. Leonardtown at Capital Clubhouse (Waldorf), 5 p.m.

St. Mary’s Ryken at Bowie High School, 7 p.m.

Swimming Great Mills vs. McDonough (Charles County) at Lackey, 5 p.m.

Chopticon vs. Calvert at Lackey, 7 p.m.

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Although, I must admit, it has not worked yet if we’re still deciding championship participants by keystrokes and outdated formulas. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Wrestling Leonardtown at McDonough (Baltimore County) Tournament St. Mary’s Ryken/Chopticon/Great Mills at Lackey Tournament

Wrestling Leonardtown at McDonogh (Baltimore County) Tournament St. Mary’s Ryken/Chopticon/Great Mills at Lackey Tournament

Dec 15 Swimming Chopticon/Thomas Stone/Westlake at Lackey, 5 p.m.

Dec. 16 Wrestling La Plata at Chopticon, 7 p.m.

Calvert at Great Mills, 7:30 p.m.

Leonardtown/Patuxent/Thomas Stone at Thomas Stone, 5 p.m.

Dec. 17 Boys’ Basketball Northern at Chopticon, 7:30 p.m.

La Plata at Great Mills, 7:30 p.m.

Leonardtown at Westlake, 6:30 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball Chopticon at Northern, 6:30 p.m.

Great Mills at La Plata, 6:30 p.m.

Westlake at Leonardtown, 7:30 p.m.

Swimming Leonardtown at Great Mills, 5 p.m.

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St. Mary’s Takes Seventh at F&M Invitational Lancaster, Pa. - The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s swim team wrapped up competition at the two-day, eight-team Franklin & Marshall College Invitational with 228 points for a seventh-place finish. Senior Michael Preston (Pasadena, Md./Cardinal Gibbons) guided the Seahawks to their seventhplace finish by being involved in 68.9% of St. Mary’s 228 points.

(Baltimore, Md./Baltimore Tech), Page, freshman Troy Kent, and Preston teamed up for a sixth-place finish in the 400 medley relay with their time of 3:50.49, adding 26 points to their total.

Through five events, the Seahawks were seventh with 65 points, 10 points ahead of McDaniel College.

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Session 1 Preston, sophomore Aaron Page (Keene, N.H./Keene), junior Cam Buckingham (Silver Spring, Md./Blake) and sophomore Jackson Webb (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) picked up 24 points with their seventh-place finish in the 200 free relay (1:32.49).

Preston then added 15 points to St. Mary’s point total with his fourth-place finish in the 500 free with a time of 4:55.20.

The foursome of sophomore Gabe Grace

Grace, Page, Kent, and Preston took sixth in the 200-medley relay with their time of 1:43.11 to notch another 26 points.

Buckingham added 13 points to the Seahawk total with his sixth-place finish in the 400 IM in 4:28.70, while Kent and Webb combined for five points with their 13th (56.37) and 16th (57.37) place finishes in the 100 fly.

Preston was seventh in the 200 free as he swam a 1:49.19 to pick up 12 more points, while Page came in 16th in the 100 breast in

1:05.10.

Grace placed 13th in the 100 back in 57.80, while Buckingham, Webb, sophomore Kalvin Day (Hagerstown, Md./North Hagerstown), and Preston swam a 7:38.53 to finish sixth in the 800 free relay and add another 26 points to the team total.

The Seahawks remained in seventh place through 12 events with 152 points, increasing their lead over McDaniel to 26.

Session 3 Grace started off the third and final session for the Seahawks with a 14th-place finish in the 200 back in 2:05.10.

The Seahawks took eighth, ninth, and 10th in the 200 fly as Webb came in eighth in 2:09.29, Buckingham was ninth in 2:09.54, and Kent took 10th in 2:10.53. The trio combined for 27 points.

The Seahawks added 28 points to their

team total with a fifth-place finish in the 400 free relay as the foursome of Preston, Page, Buckingham, and Webb swam a 3:23.72.

Senior Joey Quase (Montgomery Village, Md./Good Counsel) placed ninth in the 1650 free with his time of 18:21.51, while senior Chris Cammarata (Towson, Md./Loyola) was 12th (18:37.84) and freshman Ron Michael (Sykesville, Md./McDonogh) came in 13th (19:09.76) as the trio combined for 18 points.

The Seahawks will now be idle until the New Year when St. Mary’s heads down to Florida from Jan. 6 – 15 for its annual winter training trip.

Story Courtesy of St. Mary’s College Department of Sports Information

Seahawks Finish Fourth at F&M Invitational Lancaster, Pa. - The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s swim team finished fourth at the two-day, nine-team Franklin & Marshall College Invitational as senior captain Brie McDowell (Doylestown, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham) and junior Rachel Hotchko (Yakima, Wash./A.C. Davis) captured a combined total of five events and recorded three NCAA ‘B’ cuts between the three of them.

Session 1 The foursome of senior Brie McDowell (Doylestown, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham), junior Rachel Hotchko (Yakima, Wash./A.C. Davis), sophomore Arielle Webster (Jarrettsville, Md./North Harford), and senior Eleanor Koerner (North Potomac, Md./T.S. Wootton) swam a 1:40.02 to capture the 200 free relay and pick up 40 points.

McDowell finished second in the 200 IM with her time of 2:12.28, while sophomore Sofia Sokolove (Bethesda, Md./BethesdaChevy Chase) placed 12th in 2:21.80 as the pair added 17 points to the Seahawk total.

Koerner and Hotchko tied for fourth in the 50 free as both registered a time of 25.26,

notching 29 points for St. Mary’s.

McDowell , Sokolove , Hotchko , and Koerner came in second in the 400 medley relay in 4:03.12 for another 34 points.

The Seahawks were in fourth with 125 points after the first five events.

Session 2 McDowell, Sokolove, Hotchko, and Koerner picked up a second-place finish in the 200 medley relay with their time of 1:50.83 to add 34 points to their score.

Freshman Katie Serfling (Frederick, Md./ Urbana) placed 15th in the 400 IM in 5:07.98.

Hotchko captured the 100 fly in 58.00, just .04 seconds off the school record set by Beth Dobson in 2006 (57.96). Hotchko’s time was also an NCAA provisional cut. Junior Anna Chiplis (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) came in seventh in the same event in 1:03.43, while freshman Christine DiMenna (Baltimore, Md./Notre Dame Prep) was 14th in 1:05.19. The Seahawks racked up 35 points in this event.

Sokolove took ninth in the 100 breast in 1:12.49, while freshman Amanda Pazouki

(Silver Spring, Md./JFK) was 13th in 1:14.19 as the duo helped the Seahawks notch 13 more points.

McDowell won the 100 back with her NCAA ‘B’ cut of 58.54, while Koerner took 14th in 1:06.82 and the duo added 23 points.

In the last event of Session 2, the Seahawks tallied 28 points as senior Nat Schaefer (Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North), junior Monika Disque (Annapolis, Md./Annapolis), junior Laura VanBlargan (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin), and freshman Katelyn Grue (Ellicott City, Md./Mount de Sales Academy) swam an 8:33.21 to finish fifth in the 800 free relay.

Through 12 events, the Seahawks remained in fourth place with 260 points.

Session 3 McDowell kicked off the third and final session with a first-place finish in the 200 back with an NCAA provisional cut of 2:08.91, while Disque came in 11th with her time of 2:20.62. McDowell and Disque combined for 26 points in the event.

Koerner placed second in the 100 free in

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55.10 to add 17 points to the Seahawk total.

Sokolove was ninth in the 200 breast with a time of 2:38.44, while Pazouki finished 10th in 2:39.27 to pick up 16 points for SMCM. Hotchko captured the 200 fly with her time of 2:12.61, while Chiplis placed seventh in 2:21.70 and Serfling took 13th in 2:29.97 for a combined total of 36 points.

The foursome of McDowell, Hotchko, Disque, and Koerner swam a 3:40.43 to place second in the 400 free relay and rack up 34 points.

Schaefer wrapped up Seahawk competition with her eighth-place finish in the 1650 free as she swam a 19:07.44 for 11 points.

The Seahawks will be back in action in the New Year when St. Mary’s heads down south for its winter training trip in Florida from January 6 to January 15.

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Flu Shot Still Available Flu shots will be available at the 2nd Annual Shop for a Cure event at Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy in Leonardtown on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The event is a benefit fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

St. Mary’s Hospital nurses will administer the flu shots for $20 to anyone who is 18 years of age or older at the event. The Mobile Outreach Center, which is a joint venture between St. Mary’s Hospital’s Health Connections, the St. Mary’s County Health Department and the Department of Social Services, will also carry the flu shots until the supply runs out.

Christmas Spirit at the St. Mary’s County Courthouse – The Koenig’s Santa’s little helpers have once again arrived at the St. Mary’s County Circuit Courthouse to spread the Christmas spirit. This is more than just a gesture of holiday cheer; it is a love story, for Santa’s little helpers are Dave and Mandy Koenig. Dave is a Security Specialist with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office assigned to Courthouse Security and Mandy is a Legal Assistant II with the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Child Support Enforcement Division. Dave and Mandy met in the St. Mary’s County Circuit Courthouse lobby in January of 1995. They went on their first date April 29, 1995 and were married two years later on April 29, 1997 by the Clerk of the Court, Sarah Woodburn.

For the past six (6) years, Dave and Mandy have arrived before dawn and/or stayed past dusk to decorate the front lobby of St. Mary’s County Circuit Courthouse with Christmas lights, a Christmas tree, wreaths, red bows, a giant Santa Claus and packages. The decorations were acquired through donations made by the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court Clerks Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Circuit Court Judge s Chambers, various local law offices and personal donations.

Dave’s and Mandy’s co-workers report that the Koenigs are just like big kids with huge hearts. Each year the Koenigs add a little something extra to the decorations. This year the Koenigs are asking co-workers to bring in photographs of their children and grandchildren in the holiday spirit to decorate a lobby door, and Dave is in the process of trying to decorate the glass partition in the front lobby with a giant candy cane. Candy canes

Who should get vaccinated this season?

In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, it is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Advisory Committee on ImSee Flu Shot page B-

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving The holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving. Impaired drivers are a danger on our County’s roadways and have claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in the State of Maryland since 1998.

That’s why St. Mary’s County Highway Safety, including St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police Leonardtown, Department of Natural Resources Police and DOD Police are joining with National, State and local highway safety officials to remind everyone who will be celebrating during the Holidays that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving and to never forget to plan a safe way home before the festivities begin. Expect to see more officers on the roadways looking for impaired drivers, during routine patrols, saturation patrols and conducting sobriety checkpoints. Officers will also be continuing their partnership with licensed establishments conducting Cops in Shops, a Century Council program, looking for persons underage attempting to purchase alcohol and adults furnishing alcohol for persons under the age of 21.

“The consumption of alcohol, drugs and driving just don’t mix,” said Tim Cameron, Sheriff, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

“Whether you’ve had way too many or just one too many, it’s not worth the risk of killing yourself or someone else. Don’t ever get behind a wheel of a vehicle when you are impaired.”

There has been an increase in partnerships over the past years to address and raise awareness to prevent impaired driving. Look for tree tags with impaired driving messages and safe driving tips at various locations on Christmas trees. Check with bartenders when needed about the Tipsy Taxi or other sober ride programs. Military personnel should contact the duty officer or barrack staff if a sober ride is needed. Variable Messaging Signs will be used throughout the county during the Holiday season reminding the public not to drive impaired.

Following these easy steps, drivers can enjoy a safe and festive holiday without jeopardizing their

See The Koenig’s page B- lives and the lives of the others who may be on the road: • Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin; • Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and give that person your keys; • If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely; Ask your bartender - St. Mary’s County Highway Safety offers Tipsy Taxi sober ride program offering FREE taxi rides home; If you are military contact the base duty officer or your barrack for a sober ride; • If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement; • And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

Remember, our community members killed in crashes involving impaired drivers represent loved ones, family members, friends and co-workers whose memories deserve to be honored throughout the entire year. St. Mary’s County will preserve the memory of impaired driving victims and will work diligently to eliminate incidents of drunk driving.

“Saving lives on our roads is a top priority and we need everyone’s help to do it,” LT. Michael Thompson, Maryland State Police Leonardtown. “This holiday season; don’t let your year end in an arrest—or even worse, death. Make smart decisions.

Plan ahead, so you can assure a safe way home.”

Whether you’ve had way too many or just one too many, it’s not worth the risk. If you’re over the limit, you’ll be under arrest.

For more information, contact your local Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator, Department of Human Services, Ms. Jacqueline Beckman at 301-475-4200 ext. 1850 or email jackie.beckman@co.saintmarys.md.us.

Walden Offers Crisis Support During Holiday Season The holiday season can be a time of greater stress for many people. Walden/Sierra would like to remind members of the Southern Maryland community that its crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential help and support. Walk-in services are also provided at several locations in St. Mary’s County, including Walden’s California, Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall offices.

Heightened stress can result from a variety of difficult personal, financial and family issues around the holidays. The need for crisis intervention, counseling and referrals to other community resources is often greater this time of the year.

Walden’s hotline counselors help individuals facing depression, family violence, substance abuse, homelessness and more. Emergency assistance and trauma counseling are also available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

To reach the Walden hotline, call 301-863-6661.

Walden/Sierra is a nonprofit behavioral health agency that has been providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention and trauma counseling services for St. Mary’s County and surrounding communities since 1973. The 24-hour crisis hotline is sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Government.

Our Lady of the Wayside Soup Kitchen Donation

Shown in photo back row from left to right Daniel Clarke, Cody Spalding, Caitlin Clarke, Victoria Hall, Courtney Buckler, and Kyle Wood.

Shown in photo front row from left to right are Gabrielle Cory, Beau Hall, Lindsey Wood, Britney Lyon, Kayla Lyon, and Sam Hall. All are members of the Chaptico Chargers 4-H club.

By Gabrielle Cory Chaptico Chargers 4-H Club Reporter Our 4-H club the Chaptico Chargers saw that many of the soup kitchens were in need of food to give the many local families in needs. So we decided at our October club meeting to pitch in and help the Our Lady of the Wayside Soup Kitchen in Chaptico, Maryland. So on October 20th our club went to BJ’s to buy some things for the soup kitchen. We bought many canned goods such as vegetables, ravioli, spaghetio’s, canned pie mix, and

canned fruit. We also brought many noodles and cereals, Vienna sausages, pudding, juice, peanut butter and jelly.

We delivered the food on October 21 to the soup kitchen to Mr. Dennis Cantwell and Mrs. Mary Lou Gough volunteers at the soup kitchen who were there to receive our donation. The volunteers at the soup kitchen were very thankful for the donation of food and said we had replenished the stock of many items they didn’t have available.

Those who come to the food bank will be happy to have a variety of items to receive. We really enjoyed doing this and hope to do something like it in the future.

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LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Library announces closings Charlotte Hall will be closed this Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for staff training. Leonardtown and Lexington Park will be open.

The libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Dec. 26 for Christmas and will be open on Saturday and Sunday as usual. They will close at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and be closed New Year’s Day reopening on Jan. 2.

Last week to buy raffle tickets

U Children’s Museum to offer their first Museum on the Go program, a free workshop for children in third through sixth grade on how to create their very own computer game. The workshop will be taught by Deb Daniel and will be offered at each branch: Dec. 22 at Charlotte Hall, Dec. 23 at Lexington Park and Dec. 30 at Leonardtown. All three start at 1:30 p.m. and will end at 3 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required.

This is the last week to purchase chances for the Blackistone Lighthouse print being raffled to benefit the library’s Technology Fund.

The drawing for the framed print valued at $250 will be Dec. 16. Raffle chances are $5 or three for $10 and can be purchased at any branch.

Children can learn to draw

Children’s holiday parties planned

Free movie matinee offered

Children of all ages are invited to an evening of holiday fun with stories, crafts and more at the libraries’ holiday parties. Charlotte Hall’s will be Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m., Lexington Park’s Dec. 15 at 6:30 and Leonardtown’s Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Registration is requested for these free programs.

Library partners with Discover U Children’s Museum

Local artist John Busby will conduct a free workshop for children ages 6 to 12 on Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. at Lexington Park. He will give a mini drawing lesson and then draw participants’ favorite characters. Space is limited.

Registration is required.

A free movie matinee is being offered on Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington Park branch.

Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, a PG rated movie, will be shown. No registration is required.

Weekly story times end tomorrow The fall session of weekly story times will end tomorrow and will resume the week of Jan. 12.

The library is partnering with Discover

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Calendar of Events Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser The Mechanicsville Optimist Club annual Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser will begin on Saturday, December 6 through December 23 with lots in Mechanicsville (next to DJs One Stop) and Charlotte Hall (at McKay’s).

Trees are fresh cut (cut on December 4) and all proceeds from the sale will benefit youth and community programs in our area. Lot hours are Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stop by to get in the spirit of the holidays and support our community.

For more information, contact Cindy Dixon at 301/904-9101. Happy Holidays From The Mechanicsville Optimist Club.

Holiday Pet Portraits With Santa Enjoy the holidays and get a great new photo of your Furry Friends for all your Christmas cards. Second Hope Rescue and Petco in California, MD, will be offering wonderful pet portraits with Santa this Saturday, December 13, from 11am to 4pm. The cost will be $8.50 plus tax and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the rescue animals of SECOND HOPE RESCUE. For more information, please call Petco at 301-862-9630. For more information about SECOND HOPE RESCUE, please call 240-925-0628 or email mary@secondhoperescue.org.

Flea Market/ Yard Sale

Chaptico Chargers 4-H Club Collect Pull Tabs

St. Mary’s County Fair Association is having a Flea Market / Yard Sale at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space may be rented for $15.00. For information or to reserve a space call 301-475-9543.

Christmas Musical Leonardtown Baptist Church extends a special invitation to the community to join us for our free children’s Christmas musical on Dec. 13th at 2PM and Dec. 14th at 7PM, “The Mystery of the Manger”.

Cookie Sale A Christmas cookie sale will be held on Saturday Dec. 13th from 9 a.m. until sold out.

At Hollywood United Methodist Church. An assortment of homemade cookies can be purchased for $8 per container. These make nice gifts for friends and family. For more information call 301-373-2500.

Hughesville Baptist Church From left to right are Christina Goldring, James Goldring, Cody Spalding, Victoria Hall, Sarah Straub, Joe Wood.

All are member of the Chaptico Chargers except for Joe Wood who is president of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau.

By Gabrielle Cory Chaptico Chargers 4-H Club Reporter For a service project the Chaptico Chargers 4-H club has been collecting pull tabs since the beginning of this year. The club has saved pull tabs decided to donate for the Ronald McDonald house. Ronald McDonald House uses money raised from pull-tabs to buy supplies for families of children who are and staying at their facilities. On October 21st

club members presented the pull tabs to the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau president Mr. Joe Wood and members at their monthly meeting.

They added our pull-tabs with those collected by the farm bureau members and transported them to a local Ronald McDonald house. Our club saved a total of 35 pounds of pull tabs.

Our club members were amazed at how many pull tabs saved and thought this was a great way to help our community by doing a simple job that was a lot of fun.

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are also placed upon the Christmas tree, and children are given the opportunity to take a candy cane as they leave the Courthouse.

munization Practices that certain people should get vaccinated each year, including: • People 50 years of age and older • People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than six months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated) When and where will the Mobile Outreach Center visit?

Those who enter the Circuit Court lobby often comment on the beauty of the decorations and the warm feeling that is provided, but few know the history and love story associated with what has unwittingly become tradition. The mystery has now been solved.

Flu shots available until supply runs out Cost: $20 per vaccine, cash or check December 5 — Leonardtown Library - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

December 9 — St. John’s Pharmacy, Hollywood - 10 a.m. to noon December 9 — Millison Plaza, Lexington Park - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

December 11 — McKay’s, Charlotte Hall - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 18 — McKay’s, Leonardtown - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, please call the St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections office at 301-475-6019.

Invites everyone to come to our Christmas Worship Services: Sunday, December 14, 2008, at 6 p.m. is our Children’s Program “The Christmas County Spelling Bee.” Sunday, December 21, 2008, at 10:30 AM is our Adult Musical “Unspeakable Joy.” Christmas Eve Services are on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, and 7 PM and 11 PM. Come and take part in these events.

Regular Worship Services are at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., our Children’s Worship Service is at 10:30 AM and Sunday School Classes are at 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM Preschool. We are located in Hughesville at: 8505 Old Leonardtown Rd. For more information call the Church at (301) 884-8645 or (301) 274-3672, or Email secretary@hughesvillebaptist.com Pastor Keith Corrick

days in the Park, a monthly event held on the second Sunday of every month when historic Rosedale Manor House opens its doors to the public from 1pm - 4pm. Community members are invited to tour the manor and learn about all the programs, activities, and site rental opportunities at Greenwell. More information is available at www.greenwellfoundation.org or by calling 301-373-9775.

Youth Memorial Vigil Remember the deceased youth of St Mary’s County at the St. Mary’s County Youth Memorial on National Youth Memorial Day, Sunday, December 14th. The vigil will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring a votive candle or small taper candle that will burn for about an hour as the names of the people are read. The memorial is located on Route 5 just south of the Intersection with Great Mills Road on the left.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau Community members are invited to join the Family ACCESS Center and its partner agencies for a Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night on Tuesday, December 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Jarboe Family Education and Head Start Center (21161 Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park). Enjoy games, arts and crafts, puzzles, stories, snacks, and information on community resources as you spend time with your family. For more information, please call the Family ACCESS Center at 301-863-2254.

There is no fee to participate.

Open Auditions The Newtowne Players (NTP) announces open auditions for the upcoming production of “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney. There are parts for two or three men and three or four women.

People interested in helping with the technical and support crew are also welcome. The play, directed by Keith Williams, will be performed March 20 through April 5, 2009. Auditions will be held Dec.16-18 from 7-9 p.m. at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park. Callbacks will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. Auditions will be readings from the script; no prepared material is necessary. If you cannot make these times but wish to work either onstage or backstage for this production, please e-mail Williams at edrft_99@yahoo or call 301-737-5447.

NARFE, Chapter 969 Meeting December 17th, 10 a.m. is the deadline for making reservations for the St. Mary’s County Chapter 969 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) meeting in December.

The December meeting will be held at Olde Brenton Inn in Leonardtown, Friday December 19th. The cost of the special luncheon will be $18.00. Due to limited seating, only members and their spouses will be allowed to attend. No other guests will be allowed. The social hour begins at 11a.m. and lunch at noon.

Entertainment will be provided by several of our chapter members.

Reservations for lunch are required and may be made by calling Pam Allgood, 301-8627778, or Janet Tippett, 301-373-8583. Members will be charged for lunch if reservations are not kept or cancelled by the deadline. If interested in only attending the meeting, it begins at 12:45 p.m. Anyone interested in membership can call Shirley Carroll, first vice president, membership, at 301-884-4869.

Brown Bag Auction December 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come tell Santa what is on your wish list!!!

Brown Bag Auction drawing begins at 1 p.m.

Tickets 6 for $5 or $1 apiece. Something for everyone: Gif Certificates, Toys, Jewelry, Christmas Items, gift baskets, homemade crafts and many other Great items. Hot Dogs and Chicken Salad Sandwiches & Bake Sale.

Proceeds from the Auction/Bake sale Benefit Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Breakfast With Santa The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad is sponsoring “Breakfast With Santa” an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, December 14th 2008 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on Route 235 in Hollywood. The menu will be: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Links, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Fired Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Escalloped Apples, assorted juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $8.00; children ages 5-12 years $4.00 and children under age 5 are free.

Greenwell Holds Annual Holiday Open House Join the Greenwell Foundation on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1 – 4 p.m. for Greenwell’s Annual Holiday Open House at historic Rosedale Manor. Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, light refreshments, holiday music and tours of the manor house. Gift certificates for Greenwell’s programs will be available for sale. Small nature-related gift items will be available for sale too.

This event is the December feature of Sun-

Community Dinner The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Aloysius Church is sponsoring its 5th Community Christmas dinner on Thursday, December 25, 2008, Christmas Day from 2 – 6 p.m. at Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown, Maryland. This dinner is FREE and for anyone desiring a good meal and/or wanting to share the spirit of Christmas with others within our community. All are welcomed to attend. Anyone requesting a dinner delivery or transportation to and from dinner will need to contact us by Monday, December 15, 2008.

For more information, call St. Vincent de Paul Society at 301-481-2942.

All You Can Eat Breakfast The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, January 11, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on Route 235 in Hollywood. The menu will be: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Links, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Fired Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Escalloped Apples, assorted juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $8.00; children ages 5-12 years $4.00 and children under age 5 are free.

Members Needed We need members!! The regular monthly meeting of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday, January 14th 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Resuce Squad building on Route 235 in Hollywood.

Anyone wishing to become a member of the Auxiliary is encouraged to attend. For more

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Recipes Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken 1-1/2 cups hot water 40 fresh mushrooms (about 2 lb.)

2 Tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture PartSkim Mozzarella Cheese 1 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese Directions 1. HEAT oven to 400°F. Mix stuffing mix and water; set aside. Remove stems from mushrooms; chop stems. Melt butter in skillet on

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medium heat. Add chopped stems and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add to prepared stuffing along with spinach and cheeses; mix well.

2. SPOON evenly into mushroom caps. Place, filled-sides up, in shallow baking pan.

3. BAKE 20 min. or until mushrooms are tender and filling is heated through.

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Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside. Prepare

1. PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Remove 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Mix all remaining ingredients except crackers until well blended.

2. SPREAD into 9-inch pie plate.

3. BAKE 20 min. or until crab

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Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix cream cheese cake batter as directed on package; tint with food coloring. Pour evenly into prepared pans.

2. BAKE as directed on package. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

3. BEAT cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in whipped topping with wire whisk. Spread onto tops and sides of cakes.

4. CUT each cake into eight wedges to resemble Christmas trees. Insert peppermint stick into curved side of each cake for the tree trunk.

Decorate with remaining ingredients. Store in refrigerator.

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1-1/2 lb. Idaho potatoes, peeled, cut up (about 4 cups) 1 cup CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip ¼ cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits 2 Tbsp. milk 1 Tbsp. sliced green onion Directions

Ingredients 1 boneless pork roast (3 lb.) ¾ cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing, divided 4 medium each: potatoes, beets, onions and carrots, quartered Directions

Four arrested for weapons violations On December 6, 2008 at 3:03 a.m. Cpl. Grumbles observed and stopped a silver Chevy Tahoe at Three Notch Road and Blimpies in Lexington Park for operating in a suspicious manner. Grumbles noticed the four occupants moving around inside prior to and during the stop. Other deputies arrived on the scene to assist. The driver was identified as Malcolm Omega Reynolds, 27, of Colton’s Point. Investigation revealed Reynolds was operating a vehicle while allegedly under the influence of alcohol and subsequently arrested. A female passenger, identified as Tosha Denise Gallagher, 30, of Fort Meade, became very uncooperative and disorderly, according to police. Gallagher and the other two passengers were ordered from the vehicle so it could be searched incident to the arrest of Reynolds. Once outside the vehicle, Gallagher became even more uncooperative and disorderly, police said. Gallagher was arrested for hindering. The remaining two rear-seat passengers, identified as Jason Earl William-Jones, 27, of Lexington

enough water to completely cover potatoes.

Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. DRAIN potatoes; return to saucepan. Mash well.

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1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place pork in large lightly greased roasting pan; brush with 1/2 cup of the dressing.

2. PLACE vegetables in large bowl. Add remaining 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Add potatoes and beets to pork in pan. Bake 15 min.

and Cheddar cheese in medium bowl until well blended. Add sour cream and apricots; mix well.

2. SPREAD into 9-inch pie plate; sprinkle with almonds.

3. BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until almonds are lightly toasted and spread is heated through.

Cool slightly. Serve with crackers.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

1. PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Add

Easy Roasted Pork

mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with reserved ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot with the crackers.

Baked Apricot Spread

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread, softened 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese ½ cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream ½ cup sliced dried apricots 1/3 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds RITZ Crackers

Sparkling Tree Cakes

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix ¼ tsp. green food coloring 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 16 peppermint sticks (3 inch) ½ cup BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut 2 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped ¼ cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped Assorted Christmas candies colored sugar

1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 medium red pepper, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained WHEAT THINS Crackers Directions

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3. ADD onions and carrots to ingredients in pan. Bake 1-1/2 hours or until pork is cooked through (160°F), basting occasionally with the pan juices. Let stand 10 min. before cutting pork into slices. Serve with the vegetables.

Park and Justin Lemar Hill, 26, of Waldorf were detained outside the vehicle during the vehicle search. The search revealed a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and a loaded 9mm pistol within the reach of the occupants of the vehicle. Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Vice / Narcotics, and Assistant States Attorney Daniel White were contacted and apprised of the situation.

White responded to the scene.

The firearms were seized, the vehicle was stored and all four occupants arrested.

The suspects were charged as follows: Reynolds: Driving under the influence of alcohol, handgun in vehicle, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, and two counts having a concealed weapon.

Gallagher: Hindering, failure to obey a lawful order, having a handgun in the vehicle, and two counts of having a concealed weapon Jones: Illegal possession of a regulated firearm, having a handgun in the vehicle, and two counts of having a concealed weapon

Hill: Illegal possession of a regulated firearm, having a handgun in the vehicle and two counts of having a concealed weapon

Operation nests narcotics arrests During a two-day enforcement operation on December 4-5 by the St. Mary’s County Vice Narcotics Division, the following arrests were made.

Beginning in June 2008 until the end of the summer Vice Narcotics detectives were making purchases of cocaine from a group of related individuals in the Sandgates area of St. Mary’s County.

The suspects utilized the parking lot of a bar to conduct their alleged illegal drug dealing. Over the course of several months detectives made numerous purchases of cocaine.

William Herman “Billy” Tippett, 34, Russell Wilfred Dufour, 45, David Jodie Quade, 41, and Donald Joseph Taylor Jr., 32, were indicted on several counts of conspiring to distribute and distribution of cocaine. They were arrested on no-bond warrants.

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Washer Dryer, recent upgrades. Owner is highly motivated and is going to pay all closing costs to help turn this property.

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Home has been recently renovated throughout.

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Leonardtown Middle and High School District.

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Colonial style 4 Bedroom/3.5 Bath Home for sale, rent or lease to own in Apple Greene Subdivision in Dunkirk. $ 465,0 0 0/negot iable.

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Very nice single family home with covered front porch, hardwood floors, master bedroom with full master bath, eat in kitchen, doorway to new deck and fenced in back yard. Great location! Just minutes from the Patuxent Naval Air Station.

Home has new kitchen and baths with recessed lighting, ceiling fans and stainless steel appliances.

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Waterfront home for sale in St. Mary’s County, Virginia. Conveniently located near Soloman’s Island and Lexington Park, this picturesque house has recently been renovated to include new flooring, wiring, plumbing, appliances, and windows. There is a deep water pier also included to enjoy the beautiful creek the house is positioned on. The home needs to be seen to be appreciated for its simplicity and elegance. The home can also be rented for $1450/ M. Price: $580,000. If interested, please call 804-224-1555.

Gorgeous & Custom 5BR/4BA home in Desirable Leonardtown on a quiet street, end lot with large fenced in private backyard, Formal DR, Family Room w/built in white entertainment center w/Fireplace below, Gourmet Kitchen featuring granite countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Under the Cabinet Lighting, Breakfast Area, Main Level Luxury Master Bedroom and Bath, 2 bedrooms including Master on main level and 3 on second level, Hardwood, Crown Molding, Nickel Hardware/Light Fixtures, Cathedral Ceiling, Concrete Driveway, Rear Trex Deck, 2 Car Garage, Vinyl Fencing, Custom built Shed, Upgrades galore. Never any pets or smoking in home.

2-10 Home Warranty. call 301-481-6429 to schedule your private viewing of this property. $529,900.

A buyer’s dream - only 3 miles from NAS Patuxent River in the sought after neighborhood of Greenview West at the end of a quiet cul-desac. 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2 car garage, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, lots of living space, gas fireplace, screened in porch, large deck, den area, and plenty of storage. All new wall to wall carpet and tile, freshly painted, newly landscaped, movein condition. Call us at 301-863-2975 (house) or 301-602-0220 (cell).

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Great Mills Area, 3 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms, Heat and Water furnished.

No Section 8 & No Pets.

Lease and Security Deposit Required. Call Dorothy at 301-862-5119.

Price: $1,100.

Great space for single professional person.

Basement apartment in quiet subdivision. One bedroom plus office, family room w/fireplace, kitchen, bath & storage. Furnished except for bed. Off-steet parking for 1 vehicle. Pet allowed based on compatability with large dog in residence. Fenced yard, private patio. All utilities included, additional charge for laundry privileges. Includes cable & high-speed internet.

Security deposit & references required. If interested, please call Deb for details - 301-643-8468.

Price: $900.

Great family neighborhood in Essex Woods. 4 Bedroom, 3 full baths, split-level with 2 car garage, porch, family room, etc. New heat pump/AC, new carpet, new roof.

Discount for active military. Available Jan 1.

Call 301-481-7171. Price: $1350.

3 bedroom 2 bath house located 15 miles from the Patuxent River Naval air station and 3 miles from Calvert Cliff Power Plant.

The house has a large storage shed, full wrap around deck with covered patio area, 24’ by 24’ garage, and 1/2 acre of land.

A new 13 sear heat pump and air handler unit has just been installed. Call Richard Dole at 301-9802020 or 410-326-0666.

Price: $1250.

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Two bedrooms available 805-1103 Sq. ft. $938-$992 One 1 BR Available One 3 BR Available

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3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler - Recently renovated with newly finished hardwood floors. Large workshop with electric and heat and storage shed. No Section 8 or Housing Programs.

Credit Report Required. $1,350.00 per month + Security Deposit. If interested, please call 301472-4310 for more information. Price: $1,350.

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for rent located in Hollywood Shores Waterfront Community.

The house sits on approx.

1/2 acre of fenced in yard.

Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Frig, etc. in kitchen. Central A/C and Heat throughout house. It also has a large bonus room on one side of the house, could be used as another bedroom. Need to provide your own washer and dryer. Boat ramp and community pool available for a small yearly fee. Small shed located in yard. Large deck on back of house. Cable availability if wanting to get either metrocast or Direct TV hookup. Will except up to 2 dogs but ABSOLUTELY NO CATS! Please contact Barbara at 240-298-0642 after 5pm.

Price: $1275.

Beautiful single story home with a wonderful view of, and access to, the water!! MUST SEE ! Located in St. Mary’s Co. just off Route 4 near the Solomon’s bridge.

Small subdivision with no through traffic. Large lot. Newly added family room. No smokers please.

Will allow spayed, declawed cat. Good credit only. Call Dave at 240538-5554. Price: $1295.

Commercial Space for rent

Up to 6,000 Square Feet Available Next to Great Mills McKay’s Store

2 Bedroom apartment, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, cable tv, storage area, trash service, large kitchen and dining room, central air conditioning, no pets, no section 8. $900 a month plus 1 months security deposit. Reference required. If interested, please call 301-994-2908 for more information.

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Beautifully secluded one bedroom apartment situated on wooded lot with a pond view. Centrally located just three miles north of Callaway Village Center on Point Lookout Road (Rt. 5) only six miles from Pax River. Newly renovated second floor apartment great for the single professional. Laundry and dry cleaning just minutes away. Only $850 per month including utilities!

Non-smoking and no pets. Call John today at 240.538.8777 for an immediate viewing!

Furnished bedroom available in a waterfront home overlooking the Potomac River in the Valley Lee area. Quite neighborhood located approximately 20 minutes from the Navy Base. The bedroom is $500 payable in advance and suitable for one professional adult. Utilities are included. Refrigerator, cable TV and High Speed Internet are available. No pets and no smoking. Call Jeanne at 301-994-1557.

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Basement Apartment.

Utilities included / cable / wood stove. $650 per month.

If interested please call 410-326-7179, ask for Joe.

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Local community bank branch located in Dunkirk, MD is seeking a Customer Service/New Accounts Representative.

Applicant must possess outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build customer relationships. Applicant must be able to multi task and be very flexible with schedule. Position requires previous banking experience. Saturdays are required. Call 301-627-3504.

Smart Start Daycare is now hiring for Senior Staff must be 19 years old, meet OCC requirements and have Orange Card. Also hiring for experienced Aide Staff.

Salary is based on experience. Must be motivated, dependable, and reliable.

For more information please call Melissa Fitzpatrick 301-373-7882.

We are looking for an individual to help with daily construction duties that include all aspects of residential & light commercial construction.

Experience is helpful but not necessary. We are willing to train the right individual. The successful candiate MUST BE DRUG FREE, honest, intelligent and have a professional attitude & appearance. A clean, valid drivers license with transportation is also required. Please follow the link to our website to download and an employment application. Email the completed application and resume(optional) to info@beldencontracting. com or fax it to 301-9940271. Partially completed applications without salary requirements and references will not be considered. We will be interviewing candidates beginning Thursday 12/4.

Animal Care Assistant: Small veterinary office looking for self motivated, reliable, hardworking, creative and flexible individual to fill immediate part-time position, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.and occasionally 1 p.m. - 6:30 pm, Mon-Fri. Duties include general cleaning, animal care and handling, assisting Veterinarian and veterinary technicians.

Good phone manners and computer skills a plus. Send resume, Attention: Kathy J. Bennett, DVM,Manager -to 21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653 or e-mail to kbennett@ md.metrocast.net Tech Wizards, Inc., a software engineering company, has an immediate need for an entry to mid level Flash programmer to support WebBased training development in Dahlgren, VA. Candidate should have a working knowledge of Flash ActionScript 2.0 and be willing to work in a team environment.

Candidate must be able to obtain a DOD secret clearance. Tech Wizards, Inc. is an employee oriented company and offers an excellent benefits package. All interested candidates should submit their resume to Personnel@Tech-Wizards.com. (www.tech-wizards.com) New dermatology practice in Waldorf, MD looking for an energetic, compassionate, levelheaded team player for a receptionist position. Experience with the medical field, insurances and being attentive to people will all be factored into the selection. Please email your resumes to verghese6@gmail.com.

Microsoft Word please.

Part-Time Bartenders & Servers Must be available weekends & evenings.

Wine knowledge a plus.

Wine Bar & Cafe in Leonardtown. 301-9971110, ask for Crystal.

Patient Oriented Oral/ Maxillofacial Surgery practice searching for an experienced Dental Assistant with Oral Surgery or nursing experience a plus!

We are looking for a professional, hard-working, energetic team player who loves what they do. We are a fee for service practice that focuses on quality patient care not quantity of patient care. Main Qualifications needed: MUST be X-ray certified, MUST have Anesthesia experience, Impression taking and dental labratory experience a plus. Hours are: Tuesday-Thursday 7:30-5:30, Friday 7:303:00. Benefits include: Employee Health Insurance, Vacation/Sick Pay, 401K, and Profit Sharing.

If this sounds like you, come join our dynamic team and learn about state of the art Maxillofacial Surgery! Email your resume to Crystal@drzebovitz.com.

Are you sitting around waiting for Customers?

We’ve got traffic!!!!!!!

Toyota of Waldorf is looking to hire sales people for both New Cars and for Used Cars Dept.

Experience preferred,but we will train the right people.Great working enviroment,Pay plans ,and Benefits. Closed on Sundays, For a Confidential Interview contact Ed Richardson 301-843-3700.

The Mixing Bowl is Hiring! We are seeking motivated workers to assist in various kitchen related duties. There are three main positions available. Seeking any who are trustworthy and reliable. If this sounds like you, please come down! On the job training available. Please stop by between 1pm and 3pm on weekdays to fill out an application. We are located adjacent to the Peking Restaurant, behind Domino’s Pizza on Great Mills Rd. The street address is 21797 N. Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD, 20653.

Need to replace longtime employee due to relocation. Established full-service catering and meeting facility and offpremise catering. Person is responsible for hiring, scheduling and supervising waitstaff and bartenders for setup, service, etc., working closely with clients, coordinating staff and logistics for off-premise catering and more. FT management position WITH BENEFITS. Flexible Schedule Necessary.

E-mail resume to kirk@ cherrycove.com.

Pharmacist - Retail Positions are available at 2 of our locations. Current MD Pharmacist License required. Full or part time schedules are possible. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to: McKay’s Fine Food & Pharmacy P.O. Box 98 Hollywood, MD 20636

VEHICLES 2004 Dodge Dodge Ram 1500. This is a well maintaned Dodge Ram with a BRAND NEW dealer installed engine. It only has 3000 miles on it. It has on the fly 4 wheel drive. drop in bed liner and soft tonnue cover. All four tires were replaced last year. It has a Infinity sound system. If interested, please call 301-994-9344 for more information. Price: $11,000.

1986 Ford RANGER. Runs good with good engine. We had the truck inspected 9/05 and drove only 6 months and not many miles. The side window was removed so it needs a passenger side window but otherwise should pass inspection. Price: $800/OBO. If interested, please call 301-645-2150 for more information.

2000 express van. Working TV, VCR, Rear AC/ heat, captain chairs in middle and power bench seat that convert to a bed in back. Rear mood lights and reading lights. You can stand in this van with the high top. Many new parts were added to this van in last year to pass MD inspection. Michelan tires, new water pump, drag link, ball joints and various steering parts inspection station made me change. Stainless steel exhaust. Gets 17-20mpg.

This van has a towing package and class 3 hitch.

Great for travel with kids. Price: $4000 obo.

If interested, please call 301-994-0498 for more information.

CORVETTES WANTED! Any year, any condition.

Cash buyer. 1-800-369-6148.

1999 Chevrolet 1500.

Truck is wrecked but fixable. Has a clear and clean title. Has a vortec 350 motor. New transmission. Four brand new wrangler tires on chrome rims. New shocks. Sliding back window. Power everything. Alarm system. Selling whole truck $2500. If interested, please call 301 627-2895 for more information.

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MOTORCYCLES 1981 Honda CB 900 Custom. Want lots of Power?? This is your bike!! New brakes, new front shocks,1000 miles on front tire. 10 speed transmission--LOTS of power!! Great everyday ride. Please call 315-2766239. Price: $1500.

2006 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custon. Chrome Chrome Chrome, forward Controls, 5 speed, 2 seats, detactable sissy bar, pwr commander race tuner, python pipes, chrome alloyed wheels, custom pin striping, serviced every 5 thousand miles, clean bike, garage kept, selling due to never have time to ride, must sell, SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY please. Many extras to go with bike. Will sell open trailer with bike if wanted. Call 443-532-0737.

Price: $16,500.

2007 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R,2007 Green Kawasaki ZX6R with 394X miles. The title is clean and clear for this bike.

This is an absolutely amazing bike. I am only selling because I am no longer able to ride. The bike has been well maintained. The bike has been broken in as per the owners manual. It has always been kept in my shed.

Bike had its oil changed at 600mi, 1,000mi and every 1,000 mi after. The bike has never been laid down or even seen rain.

The bike is in excellent condition. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions. Call 540903-9748. Price: $6800.

2006 Kawasaki KFX 400 real nice bike, hardly riden. Looks like brand new. If interested, please call Rick @ 301-8844700. Price: $3800 obo.

1985 Yamaha xj700.

Runs, Drives and was drivin all summer. Call, come take a look and make an offer. 240-298-0161.

CHILD CARE Experienced licensed family daycare provider has full time infant opening for $150.00 per week.

I am very flexible with the hours. I offer a very homelike and loving environment with many toys and activities. I have a large daycare room and lots of outdoor space for play. I also may have room for one more child ages 2 and up depending on the hours needed. Please call if you have any questions or would like to set up an interview. 301-2901576. Thanks and happy holidays!

Openings for 2 and up.

Home daycare provider located in Chesapeake Beach has openings for ages 2 and up. Bayview Hills subdivision/Beach Elementary School district. I provide meals and snacks and many educational activities.

Please call for interview 443-550-3694.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE Ashley Dark Chocolate Leather Couch, Love Seat, Reclining Chair. Signature Design.

Bought brand new from Regency Furniture on 28 Oct 08. Comes with 5 year warranty and original receipt. Tags still on item. Couch and love seat also recline. Price: $1500 or best offer. (Bought for $2100). Must be able to pick up and deliver on your own. Also selling two Pier One Imports Bar Stools (Leather seats) for $100 (Bought last month for $200). Please email if interested, jarat99 @ hotmail.com.

Like new oversized La-ZBoy recliner is in excellent condition, super comfortable and has attractive blue cloth material. From non-smoking home with no pets. Asking $375 or best offer. Please call (301) 872-4261.

LARGE! Personal Property Auction December 13th 9am Charles County Fairgrounds (2 miles south of LaPlata on Rt 301) DOOR PRIZES & 50/50 RAFFLE Collection of 20+ pcs of Swarovski Crystal(NIB); Lalique Glassware; Collection of Royal Doulton Toby mugs; Authentic framed Christmas card from Buckingham palace; Many more quality collectables. Many Good quality pcs of Furniture, Rugs Glassware, pottery, Lots of Jewelry 18k-10k gold, Sterling, costume jewelery; coins & currency; TOOLS - Like new 22” 5hp Snowblower; Air compressors; Generator; power tools; hand tools; Mini kids motorbikes; Go-karts; Two motorbikes; Lots of tools!

For the Latest Info & Pics visit www.charlescountyauctions.com or call 301-934-1844 Seating, Refreshments, Heated building, Major C/cards; Cash; Check accepted. 10% buyers premium, all items sold ‘as is’

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Mens Basketball Continued from page B- three-point threat.

“He’s really matured this season compared to last year, when he was still figuring things out,” Harney said.

“We’ve known that he’s a great shooter, but the drives to the hoop kind of put the league on notice that he’s not just a catch and shoot guy.”

SMC jumped out to a 2512 cushion early in the first half, but the Saints, led by the bruising frontcourt tandem of Mike Gray and Sam Sentz, closed the lead to just three points at halftime. Then, fresh-

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Alex Franz of St. Mary’s College keeps a close eye on Marymount’s Shaun Ingram.

man forward Tarek Ammoury started to get hot, as he scored 12 of his team-high 17 points in the second half, giving the Saints a 40-38 lead on a driving lay-up with six and a half minutes gone by in the period.

Alex Irmer, who scored 11

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The Seahawks’ Calvin Wise eyes the basket.

points and pulled down eight rebounds, put the Seahawks ahead to stay on a short jumper over Sentz at the 10:02 mark.

Then Griffin and Fitzpatrick combined for 24 of SMC’s final 26 points, which was enough to continue the best start in team history.

Being the defending conference champions and a nationally ranked team early this season, the Seahawks know they have a bull’s eye painted on their backs. But, they are also aware that teamwork and confidence in each other are the keys if they plan to make it back to the NCAA Division III tournament this coming March. ”Everybody knows their role,” Griffin said of the team’s execution of Harney’s game plan so far. “We just play to our strengths, and we know what we’ve got to do to win.”

“I don’t know if I’m ready to crown us as a DIII power,” Chris Harney said with a cautious grin.

“But we are making strides.”

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Seahawk Women Continued from page B- The Seahawks were led by senior forward Allie Scott’s 15 points and 10 rebounds, while

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The Seahawks’ Jamie Roberts is double-teamed by Marymount’s Carolyn Riley (14) and Terrel White.

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Allie Scott of St. Mary’s College defends against a pass from the Saints’ Julie Tomesheski.

sophomore point guard Jamie Roberts pitched in a season-high 14 points and Murphy added 10.

The Seahawks were only outscored 41-39 in the second half, a development that Bausch sees as cause for optimism for a team that is

just starting to get used to playing with one another.

“We play against teams with lesser experience and we didn’t execute very well,” she explained. “We executed very well against the Number 15 team in the country and I’m very happy with that.”

In what could be a blessing for SMC, they will have ample time to improve several facets of their game and get Saturday’s contest out of their system – they won’t step on the court again until Jan. 5, when they host Misericordia College in a non-conference game. ”We can use it to our advantage to get everyone some experience and fix everything that we need to work on,” Bausch said of the four-week layoff.

Pax River St. Mary’s Silver Northern League Stars Seeks Players Do you love playing soccer? Want to play soccer at a more Looking competitive level? If you’re a U-9 to U-19 player then NorthSt. Mary’s Select Soccer Club has an opportunity for you for Players ern - tryouts for Northern Lightning.

Pax River Silver Stars Girls Basketball will be gearing up for the 2009 season in March.

All interested girls born 1992 and after please contact: Savannah Webb at savweb@msn.com or 301737-1792 or 301-247-3152.

New boys and girls’ teams are being formed and existing teams are filling openings. Make plans to attend at least one of the tryouts. NSSSC is the select/travel soccer arm of St. Mary’s Northern Soccer League.

The tryout sessions take place Dec. 6 and 13 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Fifth District Park (behind Lettie Dent Elementary). The rain date is Dec. 20.

For more information, contact Northern Lightning Select Soccer at 301-884-2010 or e-mail Leagueoffice@smnsl.org.

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