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I believe in bootlicking boosterism as much as any columnist, so if you want to tell me that Baltimore has the best crabcakes, the nicest harbor and the most plentiful downtown parking in the world, hey, I'll pass it on.But I have to draw the line when it comes to pastrami. Journalistic integrity and my own taste buds demand it.Loyal readers (i.e., blood relatives) know that I am somewhat of a pastrami expert. I have eaten it in such exotic and unlikely locations as Saudi Arabia, Beirut, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.

9 Seconds for McDonogh 152-pounder Bryn Holmes to pin his Orlando, Fla., rival in the Dec. 28 KSA Duals. 10 Falls among 13 individual wins for Owings Mills' wrestling team in Thursday's 76-6 rout of Baltimore County rival Overlea. Pinning for the Eagles, who lost one match, were Kevin Dufour (103), Cody Rosenstone (112), Andrew Gothelf (125), Tony Mack (130), Mitch Barker (135), Nick Corasaniti (140), Gary Saval (145), Ben McCree (160), Matt Lorden (189) and Kyle Burke (275). Paul Stoyanovsky (171)

On June 4, 2003, LEONARD SAVAL; devoted father of Frada D. Nelson, of Pflugerville, TX, Lawrence S. Saval of Lexington, KY, and Nicole J. Saval of Georgetown, TX; devoted father-in-law of John Nelson; loving grandfather of Justin R., Taylor E., and Hunter I. Nelson; beloved brother of Albert and Howard Saval of Baltimore, MD and Murray Saval of Silver Spring, MD. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Sunday, June 8 at 1 P.M. Interment at Arlington Cemetery-Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue.

On May 10, 2004, DR. HAROLD; beloved husband of Sarene Tabershaw (nee Rudman); devoted father of Ellen Saval and Audrey Lieberman; beloved father-in-law of Paul Saval and Dr. Eric Lieberman; beloved brother of Dr. Sidney Tabershaw and Stella Karp; loving grandfather of Neil, Brian and Gary Saval, Kevin and Amy Lieberman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, May 11 at 2 P.M. Interment Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers.

McDonogh's Ricky Tippett maintained his domination of a rival last night. The second-ranked 140-pounder had a two-point, second-period lead and allowed an escape with 24 seconds left in a 2-1 victory - his fourth straight over Boys' Latin's third-ranked defending private schools champion, Brian Saval (13-2) - to spark a 40-19 dual-meet win over the visiting, fifth-ranked Lakers in Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association action. Tippett, who has decisioned Saval by a combined 13-5, thrust his fist skyward as the buzzer sounded, ending a win that was part of a four-match sweep that turned a 4-0 McDonogh deficit into a 17-4 lead.

On May 10, 2004, DR. HAROLD; beloved husband of Sarene Tabershaw (nee Rudman); devoted father of Ellen Saval and Audrey Lieberman; beloved father-in-law of Paul Saval and Dr. Eric Lieberman; beloved brother of Dr. Sidney Tabershaw and Stella Karp; loving grandfather of Neil, Brian and Gary Saval, Kevin and Amy Lieberman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, May 11 at 2 P.M. Interment Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers.

A GOOD, HOT pastrami sandwich can lift your spirits. The other night, for instance, I felt harried, hungry and hangdog. Then I stopped by Nates & Leons, a deli with an old Baltimore name and a new location, at the corner of Pratt and Howard streets, for some overstuffed sustenance.Soon I was reveling in the delicious trinity of pleasures -- warm meat, spicy mustard and crisp rye bread -- that only a hot #F pastrami sandwich can deliver. With each bite, my hunger abated and my mood improved.

AlliedTechnical wins NASA contractNASA has awarded Columbia-based AlliedTechnical Services the test, evaluation and maintenance contract for the White Sands Test Facility, Las Cruces, N.M.The three-year contract is estimated at $92.8 million. A two-year option would make is $163.1 million.The company will also operate and maintain propulsion test stands and a materials and components laboratory.The test facility is used by NASA for test and evaluating spacecraft materials, components and propulsion systems.

Sue Pakulla appointed sales office managerSue Pakulla of Ellicott City has been appointed sales office manager in Eldersburg for O'Conor, Piper & Flynn.Ms. Pakulla is certified in real estate brokerage management and as a career development specialist. She is a member of the Carroll County Board of Realtors.Bob Berndt joins Saval FoodsBob Berndt has joined Saval Foods in Dorsey to coordinate its expansion from deli to full-line food service distribution.He spent more than 5 years as the vice president and owner/partner in General Foods.

New positions Jenson joins Saval Foods as marketing manager Saval Foods hired Eva Jenson as marketing manager of the regional processor and provider of meats and delicatessen products. She coordinates the marketing agenda for the firm's marketing growth plans. The Annapolis resident and University of Maryland University College MBA graduate formerly was a brand manager for ConAgra Grocery Products. Advertising McNally is production chief, Argo art director for Gilden Gilden Advertising named Matt Argo as art director and Kristen McNally as a production manager for the Roland Park-based ad agency.

Mount St. Joseph's Mack Lewnes recorded three pins, two major decisions and a decision en route to winning the title at Saturday's National Preps Tournament at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. Lewnes, the nation's top-ranked sophomore at 152 pounds, scored a 13-2 major decision over Ryan Kennett of the Haverford School in the championship bout. Kennett was coming off a 2-1 overtime win in the semifinals against Mike Gallante of Blair Academy, N.J., with whom Lewnes had split bouts earlier this season.

Moves Baseball DEVIL RAYS: Agreed to terms with P Jorge Sosa and INF Antonio Perez on one-year contracts. EXPOS: Re-signed 1B-OF Joe Vitiello to minor league contract. INDIANS: Signed P Jason Dickson to one-year contract. METS: Signed P James Baldwin to minor league contract and invited him to spring training. ORIOLES: Re-signed OF Jay Gibbons to one-year contract. TIGERS: Sent outright P Chris Mears to Triple-A Toledo. Basketball BULLS: Placed F Scottie Pippen on injured list with sore left knee.

Still a bit banged up and tired from the Mount Mat Madness Tournament over the weekend, the Boys' Latin wrestling team didn't get any sympathy from visiting McDonogh last night. Instead, No. 5 McDonogh took full advantage of favorable matchups and didn't let up for a second in an unexpectedly easy time over No. 10 Boys' Latin. Heavyweight Luis Gimenez, Joe Breen (119 pounds), Ricky Tippett (140) and Jesse Sataloff (160) scored pins, but it was the effort of Luke Rebertus (145) that best summed up the Eagles' 54-18 victory.

On June 4, 2003, LEONARD SAVAL; devoted father of Frada D. Nelson, of Pflugerville, TX, Lawrence S. Saval of Lexington, KY, and Nicole J. Saval of Georgetown, TX; devoted father-in-law of John Nelson; loving grandfather of Justin R., Taylor E., and Hunter I. Nelson; beloved brother of Albert and Howard Saval of Baltimore, MD and Murray Saval of Silver Spring, MD. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Sunday, June 8 at 1 P.M. Interment at Arlington Cemetery-Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue.

Top-ranked Mark Frey of Archbishop Curley beat Blair Academy's Adam Frey, 7-2, in their 130-pound title bout Saturday night to earn the National Preps title that eluded him a year ago in Bethlehem, Pa. Frey, a three-time private schools state champion and the only wrestler currently attending a Baltimore-area high school to earn a crown, won two of his six bouts by technical fall, one by pin and a fourth by major decision. Frey, who finished second at the Preps last season, is 40-4 this year and 128-20 in his career.

Jason Lanciotti built a five-point lead before pinning St. Paul's Mike Lima to become one of 10 Mount St. Joseph wrestlers to reach today's semifinals of Maryland Private Schools state tournament at McDonogh. Also advancing for the No. 1 Gaels, who lead second-place DeMatha, 130-104, were the Lewnes brothers, top-ranked Sam (160 pounds) and second-ranked Mack (152), along with top-ranked Andrew Gold (103), No. 2 Bruce Dulski (112), Louis Ruonavar (119), No. 1 Tim Bohlman (125), No. 4 Dave Dulski (130)

In 55 minutes at Archbishop Curley yesterday, Boys' Latin ended seven years of frustration against the 13th-ranked, defending private schools tournament champion. The sixth-ranked Lakers won 11 of 12 contested bouts, nailing four of seven pins in the first period, and routed the Friars, 63-10. The score reflected two forfeits by Curley and one by Boys' Latin, as well as a deducted team point for a Curley wrestler's unsportsmanlike conduct. The Lakers ended a 13-match winning streak by Curley (0-1, 0-1)

F&M Bancorp completes acquisition of MonocacyF&M Bancorp, parent company of Farmers & Mechanics National Bank, with headquarters in Frederick, has completed its acquisition of Monocacy Bancshares Inc., with headquarters in Taneytown. Also completed was the merger of F&M and its principal subsidiary, Taneytown Bank & Trust Co., into Farmers & Mechanics National Bank.Eric E. Glass, chairman, and Donald R. Hull, vice chairman, of the board of directors of Monocacy Bancshares will join the boards of directors of F&M Bancorp and Farmers & Mechanics National Bank.

For two years at South Carroll, Andrew Gold was an undersized 103-pounder who struggled not only against the weight of his mostly larger rivals but also against opponents who matched his technical skills. Last night in the eighth annual Hammond Invitational, the transfer to Mount St. Joseph showed he's worthy of his No. 1 state ranking as he scored a 17-0 technical fall, pins in the first and second period - the latter over fourth-ranked Joe Breen of McDonogh - and a 10-2 major decision over Jeremy Shaw of St. Mark's in the title bout.

McDonogh's Ricky Tippett maintained his domination of a rival last night. The second-ranked 140-pounder had a two-point, second-period lead and allowed an escape with 24 seconds left in a 2-1 victory - his fourth straight over Boys' Latin's third-ranked defending private schools champion, Brian Saval (13-2) - to spark a 40-19 dual-meet win over the visiting, fifth-ranked Lakers in Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association action. Tippett, who has decisioned Saval by a combined 13-5, thrust his fist skyward as the buzzer sounded, ending a win that was part of a four-match sweep that turned a 4-0 McDonogh deficit into a 17-4 lead.