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Quarterback Chris Rixey ran for 167 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Knights to their first varsity football win Friday night.
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS With the sky at its darkest and the field dampened by a light shower, Southern Maryland Toyota brought all the heat and light necessary last Thursday night with their bats. Led by seven RBIs each from Chris DAntuono and Tracy Vallandingham, SOMD Toyota advanced to the quarterfinals of the County Slowpitch playoffs in grand fashion, outscoring Belden Construction 38-14 at Chancellors Run Park. The huge victory sealed the first round series two games to none, giving SOMD the right to face R&T Trucking in the quarterfinals, which started See SOMD Toyota Softball page B-3
Trish Guys four hits at the top of the lineup spurred Back Road Inn to a first-round series victory over Coors Light.
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Rixeys 167 yards rushing, the Knights earned their first victory in stunning fashion, dominating Annapolis Area Christian 35-0 Friday night at Annapolis High School. Im as proud as I can be of our kids, said Knights head coach Bob Harmon. This was a historic night and our kids played hard. The Knights were led by the one-two punch of sophomore running back Wood and junior Rixey, who combined for 252 yards of rushing offense and all five of Rykens touchdowns. Winning the coin toss to open the game, Ryken elected to receive the ball, and a short return brought them out to their own 28-yard line. The Knights would carefully and patiently move the ball 72 yards in 14 plays and five minutes and 55 seconds, with Rixeys five-yard toss to Wood accounting for the first touchdown in school history. And that was just the beginning. The Ryken defense withstood a sustained drive by the Eagles (0-1 on the season) when an incomplete pass on fourth down gave the Knights possession at their own 18 with just over two minutes remaining in the first quarter. Rixey, after a seven-yard run, decided to keep an option play for himself and after a solid block from
Most of the game, Rixey had little trouble moving the Knights offense up and down the field. When he wasnt running the ball (he would score the games final touchdown on a 16-yard scamper after bursting through the Eagle line), he was pretty good at passing. He completed a few key passes in clutch situations, including a 22 -yard throw on the run to senior John Sherman after a holding penalty backed the Knights up to a third-and-21 situation on their last scoring drive. Rixey completed five of 10 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, Wood carried the ball 13 times for 85 yards and two rushing touchdowns, showing elusiveness and a willingness to run up the middle; the latter Harmon really enjoyed seeing. Marlow is a gutsy kid, a very physical running back who has matured, the coach said with praise. And hes just a sophomore. Im trying to step up and be a leader at a young age, Wood said. It feels good to win this game. Wood and Rixey both gave credit to their offensive linemen, who kept the pressure off of them and the holes open for both to run wild against the overmatched Eagles. I got great blocking from the line all night long, so I have to give thanks to them, Wood said. After the horn sounded and the team shook hands with their opponents, Harmon led them back over to their side where their fans, classmates, professors and administrators were waiting with a standing ovation. After leading a raucous Go Ryken cheer, Harmon addressed his players, congratulating them on their effort and prompting them to enjoy their historic feat that night. He is aware that in an 11-week, 10-game season, they still have nine more games to go before the journey is complete, but it is off to a good start. We have to polish some stuff, we made a few mistakes out there, Harmon said. As I told the kids, if we play hard and do the little things, the wins will take care of themselves. St. Marys Ryken (1-0) 35 Annapolis Area Christian School (0-1) 0 Ryken AACS 1 14 0 2 7 0 3 7 0 4 7 0
The St. Marys Ryken offensive line made it easy for Knight ballcarriers to rack up 271 yards rushing against Annapolis Area Christian School.
junior wideout Wayne Hicks, sprinted 75 yards to the house for a 14-0 lead, and the Knights cruised from there. Chris Rixey is a good football player, Harmon said. Hes a kid, that Im not sure if its DII or DIII, but he can definitely play somewhere in college. The o-line opened up a huge hole for me, Rixey said of his long touchdown run. Wayne had a great block and I just went for the end zone.
Ryken Wood 5 pass from Rixey (Kyle Anderson kick) Ryken Rixey 75 run (Anderson kick) Ryken Wood 9 run (Anderson kick) Ryken Wood 4 run (Anderson kick) Ryken Rixey 16 run (Anderson kick)
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Continued from page B- varsity. Harmon greatly appreciated the fact that Wood, school president Mary Joy Hurlburt and all the administrators who have backed football at Ryken are not only concerned with athletics, but still expect the very best out of all kids in academics. The commitment to excellence on both fronts has inspired the coachs mission to help his athletes continue their academic careers after their Ryken days are over. My main focus is to get kids into college, he said. Im not going to measure our success by wins and losses. Aside from the administrative backing, the overall support and encouragement that the entire school community provides will serve to inspire the Knights throughout the season, according to sophomore running back Marlow Wood. That makes us want to work that much harder, said Wood, who ran for two touchdowns and caught another in his varsity debut. When you have people that come out and support you, you want to give them something to cheer for.
SPECIAL NOTE: All high school, recreational and youth league coaches, if you would like the scores, statistics and standings from your respective games and leagues to be published, contact Chris Stevens at 301-373-4125 or at chrisstevens@countytimes.net Seeking 10U SOMD Ospreys Fast Pitch Members
The Southern Maryland Ospreys Fast Pitch Softball Organization is seeking girls aged 10 and younger for their new 10U 2008/2009 SOMD Osprey Team.
Game Notes: Junior wide receiver Wayne Hicks and linebacker Brian Frank both left the game in the second half with unspecified leg injuriestheir status for next weeks game is to be determinedSt. Marys Rykens offense won the total yards battle going away, out-gaining AACS 346 to 121Place kicker Kyle Anderson was a perfect five-for-five on PAT attempts Friday night John Sherman and Hicks caught two passes each for the Knights, with Sherman compiling 42 yards and Hicks accounting for 35The Knights next game will be at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Md. this coming Saturday, Sept. 6. Game time is 2 p.m.
St. Marys Ryken fans applaud their team after their 35-0 victory over Annapolis Area Christian School Friday night.
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mens events than promoting the LPGA. But this English policy seems narrow-minded, shortsighted and prejudice. The LPGA needs to determine its identity. Is it a competitive sport or a soulless entertainment organization like professional wrestling? If the former, then give us the best golfers in the world. As a sports fan, I couldnt care less what language a woman speaks as long as she can get up and down from a greenside bunker or drain a 20 foot birdie putt in the clutch. But thats just the view of one apparently inconsequential sports fan: inconsequential because this move was about the advertisers dollar, which indicates how disconnected the LPGA is with its value chain. The corporate sponsors arent the goose that lays the golden egg. The golden goose is the fan base. Sponsors may pay the bills and purses, but they choose to affiliate themselves with the LPGA because it allows business to interface with consumers. Lose the fans and you lose the consumer the corporate sponsors pay to reach. Further, by narrowing your players to those speaking English, you weaken the quality of your product. And bad golf will yield fewer fans. Havent we long since learned that exclusion weakens us? That is a lesson not just of sports but also of society. Americas
strength is, in part, derived from its willingness to throw open its doors to all comers. That philosophy has given us a tremendously diverse source of labor, knowledge and skill. Will the LPGAs language rule improve its product? Not a chance. Will it make the tour more attractive to U.S. firms? Maybe. But it seems illogical for the LPGA to be so U.S.-centric. Wouldnt any such domestic gain be offset by the alienation of international sponsors? Golf is played worldwide. Fans span the globe, and therefore so does the advertising dollar the LPGA so desperately seeks. So instead of forcing English on players from around the world and potentially diluting its product, maybe the LPGA should cough up a nice salary for a smooth talking multi-lingual interpreter to keep those sponsors smiling. Hey, I subscribe to simple solutions to every day problems. After all, we want professional golfers practicing their short games, not their English. Extra Innings: 755, 61, .406, 56, 4,192 and 2,632. What are they? Some of baseballs most hallowed numbers. Unfortunately, the first two have been surpassed, or soiled if you prefer, by one Mr. Barry Bonds. Nevertheless, these are a few of baseballs royal flush of statistics. They are, in order, Hank Aarons ca-
reer homerun record, Roger Maris single season homerun record, Ted Williams batting average in 1941 (he was the last to hit .400 over an entire season), Joe DiMaggios consecutive game hit streak (also from 41), Pete Roses record for career hits and Cal Ripken Jr.s consecutive games played record. Baseball statistics are a wonderful thing. They support legends, spawn stories of greatness, create unforgettable memories and give fans something to track, debate and obsess over. This summer was the 70th anniversary of perhaps the most amazing baseball statistic, or least the most underrated, of all. Over five days in June of 1938, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer threw a no-hitter in consecutive starts. To give you some perspective, there have been approximately 250 no-hitters in major league history. Thats less than 2 every summer. Nolan Ryans 7 are the most for any pitcher. But it took him 773 starts. Only 25 pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters in their careers. But only one has done it in back to back starts. For five days in the summer of 38, Johnny Vander Meer was un-hittable and, to date, peerless. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
SOMD Toyota got seven RBIs from Chris DAntuono and Tracy Vallandingham to cruise into the second round of the playoffs.
Coors Lights Kimmy Taylor follows the flight of the ball after connecting last Wednesday night.
that if theyre going to defeat Bud Light. Gass also had complimentary words for Coors Light, a new team in the league this season. That is a very good group of ladies over there, he said. They really improved as a team during the season. Coors Left fielder Mary Pat Ball, who went 1-for-4 at the plate and drove in a run, said the team looks forward to returning next season to improve even more, as well as compete with the better teams in the league. This is a whole new team, a whole new group of girls, so were just learning to play with each other, she said. Hopefully we can learn some things in the off-season, come back next year and be ready to play.
Tuesday night. Hopefully this game will carry over, because were going up against the big teams now, said SOMDs Glenn Larnerd, Jr. We just have to keep hitting the ball like weve been hitting. Before Thursday nights fireworks display, SOMD Toyota had a hard time stringing runs together they scored just 10 - against Belden in the series opening game Tuesday night, yet they still managed to come away with the win. Thursday night, that wasnt much of a problem. DAntuono, the towering first baseman/outfielder, slugged two home runs in his first two trips to the dish. He would eventually go 5-for-6 with the seven runs batted in, and an RBI single in the seventh that marked the beginning of the final 10-run blow. Not as tall, but just as effective, catcher-turned-relief pitcher Vallandingham clubbed a three-run blast to go along with a two-run double and a two-run single respectively. We hit the ball a lot better tonight, Vallandingham said, echoing Larnerds comment. We didnt do anything different. After a four-run first inning put them ahead for good, SOMD Toyota bookended their rout with 10-run innings in the top of the second and the top of the seventh. Belden pitcher Chris Pulliam, who collected three RBIs in a losing effort, was frank about the offensive barrage that victimized his team. They were a better team than us tonight. It happens, he said. They hit the crap out of the ball, that was the big thing. I dont think anybody
anticipated that kind of explosion, added Belden manager Sam Cooper, who drove in two runs and had a triple for his team. They just kept getting base hits. SOMD Toyota would take their batting show on the road as they began the second round against league powerhouse R&T Trucking, glad to put the opening round and Belden behind them. We were a little more relaxed in this game, because we were up 1-0, Glenn Larnerd, Jr. said. We had fun and we hit the ball hard. It was good to win this
one, especially since weve got R&T next, Vallandingham added. We know theyre going to come out scoring, so we have to keep up with them. Hopefully score more than them. With their season over, Sam Cooper feels that Beldens struggles stemmed from a tough time getting the team together for most games because of conflicting schedules. This hasnt been one of our better seasons, he said. Its tough when youre putting a different lineup out there every night.
Chris DAntuono prepares to hit the first of his two home runs during Thursday nights County Slowpitch first round playoff game.
St. Marys County Public Schools Seek Assistance With Shoe Fund
The Shoe Fund is a longstanding program that exists through the generosity of St. Marys County Public Schools staff, parents, businesses and the community. This fund provides shoes to school age children in the public schools who are in need of shoes, but who have limited financial resources. Contributions are accepted from business organizations, community clubs, and individuals. Donations can be made directly to the Shoe Fund, which is managed by the Department of Student Services under the direction of a pupil personnel worker (PPW). The PPW facilitates the referral process, recordkeeping, finances, shopping and delivery. The PPW selects, purchases, and delivers the shoes to families. The Shoe Fund is audited by the St. Marys County Public Schools Department of Fiscal Services. Contributions are deposited in the St. Marys County Shoe Fund account with the PNC Bank in Leonardtown. Although the annual budget varies and is dependent upon the contributions received, one hundred percent of contributions received are spent on the purchase of shoes. Requests for shoes are highest in the beginning of the school year, but continue to be requested and purchased throughout the remainder of the year. Normally, shoes are delivered to the home by the PPW who views the home visit as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of school attendance and the students success in school. Providing students with shoes helps build a positive and cooperative relationSee Shoe Fund page B-5
Elysa Montfort, a rising senior at St. Marys College of Maryland, applies for a St. Marys County Public Library card with Linda Russell, Daytime Circulation Supervisor at the SMCM library.
Second Campaign Kicks off Sept. 8 to Increase Awareness of Complementary Services College and County Libraries Offer
Students and community residents will once again have the opportunity to use their county library and the St. Marys College of Maryland (SMCM) Library. The SMCM library and the St. Marys County Public Library will jointly host their second campaign for students and area residents to easily obtain a library card from both See Library Services page B-5
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Calendar of Events
First Friday Town Celebration
Many shops, galleries and restaurants have joined together to celebrate First Fridays in Leonardtown. On Friday, September 5th, participating Leonardtown businesses open their doors and offer specials unique to First Friday. Many shops and restaurants offer live music or poetry readings. The galleries have special preview receptions for their featured artists, and most of the restaurants offer samples of their delicious menu items or a discount off their menu. More businesses join the party each month! Join us for art, food, shopping and socializing while exploring the nooks and crannies of Leonardtown. To learn more about the specials, visit: leonardtownfirstfriday. blogspot.com Ryken Jazz Band, the 22-voice Potomac Voices, and strolling minstrel David Norris. Enjoy a guided kayak and/or canoe excursion on beautiful Breton Bay, participate in the many craft workshops and crab races, and view the maritime related exhibits including one at Tudor Hall about the James Adams Floating Theatres visits to Leonardtown by the St. Marys County Historical Society. Climb aboard for a tour of the Sam Bailey and the Frisky, a working boat with authentic clam rig equipment. For more information, e-mail Leonardtown.commissioners@verizon.net or call 301-475-9791.
nonrefundable $75 per course. The fee for St. Marys County residents over 21 years of age is $100 for each course. Courses are only open to St. Marys County residents. Regularly scheduled classes will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45-5:40 p.m., or 5:45-7:40 p.m., at Leonardtown High School. Students may register for up to four classes per semester. Students should meet with their high school guidance counselors prior to registration. Enrollment numbers for courses will determine whether or not the course is offered.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the 2nd District VFD and Rescue Squad in Valley Lee on Monday, September 15th from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Donors may call 301-994-1038 to schedule an appointment or for information. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Continued from page B- institutions. From Sept. 8-19, college students, faculty, and staff can sign up for a county library card at the circulation desk of the SMCM library. Local residents can, in turn, get an SMCM library card at the Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park, Maryland. The campaign is designed to increase student and local resident awareness that each library system has unique, complementary services to offer the others cardholders. The SMCM library is pleased to be able to offer our facility, resources, and services to library users from the local community, said Celia Rabinowitz, Ph.D., director of Library and Media Services for SMCM. We enjoy seeing our local borrowers in the library. Public libraries are one of the most important public institutions a community can have and the Lexington Park Public Library is a great resource. Last year, more than 30 county residents took advantage of the campaign to sign up for a college library card. Local residents with an SMCM library card benefit from the colleges academic collection and in-house access to the librarys databases and computers. Those in need of a computer or library help after public libraries close will find the colleges later hours of operation convenient, closing at 1 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday. The library contains more than 80 research databases, including online newspapers (new and historical), online academic journals, legal resources, and electronic books. The SMCM library also contains some 900 magazines and journals in print and about 5,000 videos and DVDs. Reference librarians are available for research help six days a week. Last year, SMCM students who received their public library cards were able to take advantage of the services the public library offers. A major benefit to the students is having remote access 24/7 to the county librarys free online databases. These databases provide access to newspaper archives and more than 1,900 periodicals cover-
ing a wide range of subjects including foreign language instructions and test preparations. Free downloadable movies, audio books, and e-books and self-paced technology tutorials are available from the librarys homepage, www.stmalib.org. A large collection of best-selling and popular books and a broad selection of current DVDs are maintained at each of the three branches. Cardholders can sign up for NextReads, a free e-newsletter containing a list of recommended titles in 22 genres. This partnership with the St. Marys College Library provides us with the opportunity to introduce their students to the many online and print resources available at their local public library, said Library Board President and SMCM economics professor Alan Dillingham. It is also our hope that this contact will encourage a lifelong habit of using their local public libraries for learning pursuits beyond the classroom and graduation.
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Continued from page B- ship between parents and the school for greater effective-
ness in supporting students success. For more information or to contribute to the Shoe Fund, please contact the Department of Student Services
of St. Marys County Public Schools at 301-475-5511, option 2. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Recipes
Philly Shrimp Cocktail Dip
From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 3/4 lb. cooked shrimp, chopped (2 cups) 3/4-cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce 1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese 2 green onions, sliced Directions 1. SPREAD cream cheese onto bottom of shallow bowl or 9-inch pie plate. Toss shrimp with cocktail sauce; spoon over cream cheese. 2. SPRINKLE with Parmesan cheese and onions. 3. SERVE with WHEAT THINS Crackers.
3. TOP burgers with 2% Milk Singles; continue grilling until 2% Milk Singles begin to melt. Fill buns with lettuce, tomato and burgers.
side. Place on upper shelf of grill. 3. GRILL 15 to 20 min. or until vegetables are tender. Cut slits in foil to release steam. Open packet carefully. Sprinkle potato mixture with parsley and the 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.
Greek Antipasto
From kraftfoods.com Ingredients
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Lemon, Garlic & Oregano 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers 1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing 2 Tbsp. Grated lemon peel 1 French bread baguette (12 inch) 2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley Directions 1. COMBINE feta, olives, onions and peppers in medium bowl. Add dressing and lemon peel; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 2. PREHEAT broiler. Cut baguette into 48 (1/4 inch-thick) slices. Place in single layer in baking pans or on rack of broiler pan. Broil 1 to
heat. 2. ADD vegetables; cook and stir until crisp-tender. 3. STIR in vinegar and salad dressing mix; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
1-1/2 min. on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides. 3. ADD parsley to feta mixture; mix lightly. Spoon 1 Tbsp. of the feta mixture onto each toast slice just before serving.
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SMECO
Continued from page B- tomers signed up for the new SMECO CoolSentry program, which made its debut at the event. The evenings program included a hot line demon-
Chevrolet S-10 pick-up. Below are the results of the director elections. You may use this information at your discretion: Calvert County (One seat up for election) Nancy W. Zinn 1,104 Charles County (One seat up for election)
John H. Bloom 1,129 Prince Georges County (One seat up for election) Daniel W. Dyer 1,097 St. Marys County (Two seats up for election) Joseph V. Stone, Jr 944 J. Douglas Frederick 855 Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Tancreto 487
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leonardtown offers computer classes using laptops
Leonardtown begins offering introductory computer classes Sept. 9 using wireless laptops in the meeting room. Class space is limited so registration is required. The following introductory classes will be offered: Computers on Sept. 9, Windows on Sept. 16, Internet on Sept. 23 and Email on Sept. 30. All classes are from 2 - 4 p.m. senior citizen they contact and explain the new system to. Any teen interested in participating and learning about this valuable service is urged to attend or contact the TAG librarian at any branch. The regular TAG meeting and activities will follow the presentation. Charlotte Halls next TAG meeting will be Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.
stration conducted by the Coops safety division to educate members about staying safe around electric lines, and SMECO personnel were on hand to promote money-saving energy tips and to respond to customer inquiries. This years sales of hot dogs and nachos raised more than $1,600 for the Southern Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross. Members who registered to vote were eligible to win 50 electric bill credits of $35 each. Grand prizes were also awarded to the following members who were in attendance: Brenda Clark, William Fleming, Francis Quade, and Frederick Richardson won U.S. Savings Bonds, and Sylvester Lee won the well-traveled SMECO vehicle, a 1997
cated and for no apparent reason allegedly began making threats against the complainant and threw items at the complainant. The items included a large wooden type end table. Safford arrested Montgomery for second- degree assault and disorderly conduct.
old male student had been disorderly on the bus by yelling profanity on the way into school. When the bus arrived at school, the bus driver contacted the school staff and the principal boarded the bus and made contact with the student. The principal asked the student to leave the bus
and as the student was exiting the bus, the student allegedly threw his books at the bus driver, striking her in the head and chest. The student was arrested and charged with assault and disturbing a school operation/activity.
On August 30, 2008 Deputy J. Vezzosi responded to a residence on Chapman Drive in Lexington Park for a report of a theft. Investigation revealed a subject removed a motorized scooter valued at $1,500 from the victims porch. Also taken was childs toy car $50. A detailed description of the suspect as well as the suspects name was obtained. Vezzosi conducted a neighborhood canvass of the area in an attempt to locate the suspect. Vezzosi observed Terrcell Ernest Thompson, 28, of Lexington Park, the suspect walking down the road carrying and consuming an alcoholic beverage. The witnesses identified Thompson. The motorized scooter was recovered. Thompson was charged with theft over $500, theft under $100 and consuming an alcoholic beverage in public.
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The African Elephant
By Theresa Morr
The African elephant is the largest land mammal on earth, and thats about 14,000 pounds of might for an adult male. But its more than just its massive body that makes this beautiful creature a natural wonder in the animal world. For the African elephant, size really does matter, so lets take a look at its most prominent features: Elephant trunks. The elephants trunk, or nose, has an incredible 100,000 or so muscles, far more than you have in your whole body. Besides breathing, smelling, touching, drinking, trumpeting, and grabbing stuff to chow down on, these guys do incredible feats with their strong, sensitive, and flexible trunks. Maybe youve seen elephants on Animal Planet doing heavy duty tasks like lifting and rolling logs, and tearing down big trees. But elephants can gently pick up small things, too, like a twig or even a coin off the ground. One of their favorite things is sucking water into its trunk and then spraying it all over themselves, followed by a nice soothing powdering of dust. Its easy to see why an elephant could not survive without its trunk. How many other things can you think of that an elephant can do with its trunk? Elephant ears. African elephants have enormous ears, each one about six feet wide. The ears are made up of a sheet of cartilage covered over by thin skin. On hot windless days, the elephant flaps it ears like a gigantic fan to regulate its body temperature. The ears are very sensitive and can pick up the slightest sounds around them. Elephants use both high and low frequency sounds when communicating. For other elephants at a distance, low frequency rumbles are used, while high frequency sounds like trumpeting are used to communicate to nearby elephants. Those huge ears are also used as a means of defense. To scare off an aggressor, the elephant spreads its ears wide giving the appearance of a huge frontal attack. Elephant tusks. Tusks are just very long incisor teeth, and they grow continuously about seven inches a year. Only about two-thirds of the tusks are seen as the rest are embedded within the elephants skull. By observing the tusks, the age of an elephant can be determined. And guess what? Just as humans can be left or right-handed, elephants can be left-tusked or right-tusked! Because of constant use, the favored tusk is shorter. In addition to carrying heavy objects on their tusks, elephants also use them for digging, ripping bark off trees, all-around foraging, and as weapons. Can you name some other things that elephants do with their tusks? Elephants in danger. The African elephant is on the threatened species list because their tusks are valuable to poachers who kill the animal and illegally sell their tusks. Despite efforts to eliminate this violence to elephants, poaching remains widespread in some parts of Africa. African elephant tidbits: Eight to 13 feet high at the shoulder. Trunk about eight feet long, base to tip. Tusks about five to eight feet long, each weighing around 50 to 200 pounds. Teeth are worn down and replaced six times. Can move along at about 25 mph on tiptoes. Eats about 300 pounds of roots, fruit, grasses, and bark every day. Females give birth to a single calf every 2 to 4 years. Gestation is 22 months. Life span is about 70 years in the wild. To learn lots more about African elephants, check out this really cool website: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/African-elephant.
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Basement apartment for rent. Utilities included are: Washer/Dryer, electric, water/sewage, inground pool, air conditioned, Internet with tenants router. Walking distance to restaurants and court house. Price: $1,000. Pleas email Ctightrope@aol.com if interested. Apartment : 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Laundry Room with washer & dryer, Living Room, Kitchen with dish washer, & Dining Room ( this is to stay as a dining room & not to be turned into a 2nd bedroom ). 16 x 32 Deck. No grass cutting ( Landlord takes care of that.) Utilities not included, Tenant pays 1/2 of the Electric. Apartment has electric base board heat & air conditioning. Renting to a single person or a couple only, NO MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE. Minimum age to rent is 25 years old. Absolutely NO SMOKING - NO PETS - NO SECTION 8. Apartment will be available on September 3, 2008. Renter must have first months rent of $ 750.00 & $ 750.00 for the security deposit up front, total of $ 1,500.00. We will not substitute rental fee for work. Please call Betty or Billy if interested @ 301-884-4127. Roommate Wanted: Full Basement, full bath. Share kitchen, laundry rm. In Lusby, MD. Sorry, no pets. Seeking mature, responsible adult. $900/ mo. Available September 1. Call 301-602-6189. Large Basement Apartment. Private Entrance, Private Setting, Full Kitchen, Full Bath, Use of W/D, Use of pool, Utlilities included are: Electric, Water, Basic Cable, Internet with tenants router. No Smoking, No Pets. Month to Month $1175.00, 12-month lease $950.00, One month deposit required. $50.00 application fee. Available 09/01/08. Please call Becky @ 301-672-0430 if interested. One Bedroom Garage Apartment available on Old Rolling Rd behind K-mart. Perfect for one person. Will be available September 15th. Please call Rory Feicht at 240925-0535 for more information or for a viewing. Price: $695. STUDIO APARTMENT: Willows, Chesapeake Beach. Available immediately. Private Beach, Waterview, Fireplace, W/D, Full Kitchen, Private Entrance. $900.00 including utilities (except phone line). First months rent and security deposit required upfront. Call 410-535-1600 x2369 or 410-535-9373. Price: $900. Beautiful 2 Br 1 Ba basement apt on horse farm utilities included new pellett stove large livingroom and large kitchen private entrance and avail immed.This is a like new apartment in a great mid county location easy access to all of SO MD and King George VA. If interested, please call Sue at 410-610-6404. Price: $1100.
HELP WANTED
Looking to hire qualified excercise rider and trainer for sale/show horses. Prefer experience bringing along yearlings, two year olds. Breeding Farm in Scotland, Maryland. References required. Possible Board for your horse in exchange for right person. If interested please call to arrange interview. Ask for Ruth. 301-8725424 or email ruthpry@ verizon.net Waldorf Metal Company is seeking a reliable, drugfree warehouse worker wanted for full time work. Will train. Health Insurance, vacation, sick, 401K, uniforms, bonuses, up to $535 per wk to start. Apply in person. Waldorf Metal Company on Route 488. mi from rt. 5 in Waldorf. Interested candidates should apply in person. Stockton Home Improvement is looking for the right person to fill a carpender/helpers position. Must have own tools and transportation. Contact Daniel @ 443-532-4298. American Dreams, Inc. is currently seeking experienced, enthusiastic and hard working sales individuals. Primary duties include presenting product features, designs and benefits to potential home buyers to capture new home sales. Successful candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills be self-motivated and be able to work Saturdays. The company provides a competitive earning potential, in addition to an excellent benefits package. For consideration, please submit resume with salary requirements to office@ americandreamsinc.net or fax 301-274-0906. We are expanding and currently looking for talented Tattoo and/or Piercing artists to join our team. Applicants must have at least 3 yrs professional experience, with references. Must have an extensive portfolio. If you or anyone you know is interested and fits this description give us a call or stop by the shop. Ask for Zeak. We are also accepting tattoo artist apprentices, if your interested in a tattoo career, gives us a call for more details. Zeaks Ink, 21640 Great Mills Rd. Suite #2, Lexington Park, MD 20653. 301-8630355, 443.968.1343 (cell). Asbury~Solomons is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) located in Solomons Island, MD. We are looking for a cook and prepcook whose responsibilities include all aspects of food production; organizes steam tables; batch cooks food items; follows recipes/food production sheets; practices high standards of food safety, sanitation, infection control, quality assurance and hospitality. Two years experience in quantity food preparation; high school diploma or equivalent; Food Handlers certification and/or formal food production education preferred. Call 410-3943028 if interested.
HELP WANTED
American Surgical Associates in Leonardtown Maryland is seeking an Audiologist or Audiology tech to provide services in our Leonardtown location to support our busy Otolaryngologist. Successful candidates must have skills to work with patients of all ages and work as part of our team. Training in ENG, ABR, OAE a plus. Salary and benefits to be determined based on experience and training. Email resume to, valerieamericansurg@gtb.net, or fax (301) 997-0280. Ambulatory Surgery Center - Located in Waldorf Maryland is seeking to hire a Receptionist/ Scheduler. Responsibilities include patient checkin, scheduling surgical cases, chart preparation, receptionist duties, filing. Must be high school graduate with minimum 3 years experience working in a physician office, hospital, or surgery center scheduling surgery cases. If you are interested in being a part of our exceptional staff at our state of the art facility, please mail, fax, or email your resume to: Business Office Manager, Pembrooke Square Surgery Center, 11370 Pembrooke Square, Waldorf, MD 20603. Fax: 301-396-8498, email: lconley@communitycareinc.com. F/T opening for experienced medical telephone receptionist. Applicants must be friendly, outgoing and a well organized TEAM player. Must be able to handle HEAVY phone volume while maintaining a pleasant and helpful disposition. Previous experience with CBSI is preferred. Please fax resume to Practice Manager @ (301)870-9722 for immediate consideration. Car dealership in Lexington Park needs salesperson. Excellent opportunity to work at the areas ONLY BUY HERE/PAY HERE dealership that OWNS its own BANK. A bad economy gives us MORE business. Demo, salary, and commissions. We close at 7:00 pm. Call Al 301-737-6400 or email al.stmarysmotors@verizon.net Cabinet Installer. Must have at least 2 years woodworking related experience with basic hand tools and an ability to communicate and provide customer satisfaction. A good driving record is a must. Stop by Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm to pick up an application. You must supply a recent copy of your driving record when you apply. Closet Factory, 3 JP Morgan Court, Unit F, Waldorf, MD 20602.
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2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 4 x 4 dual cab truck, Charcoal. Excellent condition with 66,000 highway miles. Power locks and windows, including rear window, anti-lock brakes, side steps, hard matching cover, 19,500.00 OBO. 410-394-1093 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Edition w/ 3rd seat- 24 mpg hwy- loaded, garage kept, one owner, all the options listed below including DVD entertainment system with headphones,Garmin portable navigation system and a beautiful metallic paint. Well below KBB/ Edmunds value and it looks like it just came off the showroom floor. 240538-8357. Price: $19,500. 1998 Mazda B2500. Must sell, moving. Runs great, 4-cyl. About 2325 MPG. Todd 240-2103314. Price: $3300. I am selling a 1996 S10 Extended Cab. 4.3L V6/Automatic. A/C, Cruise and Tilt Wheel. The truck has 157000 miles, but has been very well maintained, and has just passed Maryland State Inspection. It is dark green, with charcoal and black interior. I also have a fiberglass hard side (no side windows) cap that also goes with it, and is painted top match the truck. I am asking $2500, but am taking serious offers for a quick sale. Kelly Blue Book is over $3000. Please email or call ahaag77@yahoo. com, 301-641-0865. I have a 2001 Eclipse GT Convertible. It is an automatic with a sportronic shifter. It is dark green with a tan top and a tan and black interior. Asking $5,900. If interested, please email Samantha at acura_rsx_02@msn.com or call 240-925-3812 for any further information. 1986 GMC Sierra Classic 1500. Body in good condition need a engine 6.2 or change to a 350 engine. Price: $500 OBO. If interested, please call 240-925-0788. 1960 Chevrolet C-10 Panel Truck 37,000 Original miles 6 cyl runs great $5,000.00 Firm. If interested, please call for details #301-481-6880 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extreme, 85000 miles, Clean Truck - has professionally installed air bags. Price: $7300. If interested, please call Susan Barnes at 301-862-9549.
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MOTORCYCLES
2006 Kawasaki KX250F. Nice Bike, very fast. For more information call 301-475-3132. Price: $2500 O.B.O. 2005 Yamaha XV250T Virago; just broken in; price includes pro-rated costs for an extended warranty to Feb 2010; 301-863-8217 or 301-9045960; please call no later than 9 pm. Price: $2,600. 2006 Harley Davidson V-ROD VRSCR (Street Rod). Pearl Yellow Metallic with red striping accents. Rear lowered for a slammed drag bike look. Extremely fast with 120 factory horsepower. Looks and runs like new. Bought new in July 06. 2600 miles, garage kept. Custom hand grips, mirrors, foot pegs, chrome covers, etc. (I still have all the original stuff, too.) Also has passenger backrest and pad, and luggage tray. Includes owners and full service manual. Just had the oil changed (only used synthetic). Ready for you to put your girlfriend on and go for a VERY fast ride! Keep up (and pass) your buddies on the sport bikes. Very different than the everyday Harleys, yet still a Harley. It turns a lot of heads in Daytona Bike Week (where its been twice). Adult (mid-30s... sort of an adult) owned. $13,000.00 OBO. Call Mario at 240.925.4747 any time, or at home at 301.997.1176. Pictures available upon request. 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 all black. Bike is in great condition only one owner. 39xx miles and Oil was changed less than 1000 miles ago. Only mods are a fender eliminator and no cut frame sliders, will include the original stock fender. Bike has slight scratches on right side tank, bar end and exhaust shield from a tip in the driveway. No dents or cracks only scratches. Call or email for photos. Please let me know if you have any questions. Looking into getting a cruiser or naked for making longer rides. No lien and Title in hand. If interested, please call Justine at 847.508.9479. Price: $6900.
CHILD CARE
Family Daycare Provider located on Rt. 234 near 4 way stop has 1 infant opening (under 2) available to start Sept 15th. Loving, home environment with plenty of space to learn and play both inside and out. I am CPR/ First Aid/SIDS Certified. Hours are 6:30am till 5:30pm. Can be a little flexible on drop off, just ask. I do provide breakfast, lunch and snack once on table food. If you have any questions or would like to set up an interview please email shiningstars_daycare@yahoo. com or call 301-769-2378. Cedarhaven Farm Family Daycare currently has 3 openings for children ages 2 and up. I am a licensed home Family daycare provider, located 2 miles in on RT 244, in the Leonardtown Elementary school district. Before and After Care are welcome. I have been licensed for 18 years. I am currently CPR, First Aid and SIDS certified. Age appropriate activities, inside and outside, are provided for all. If you are looking for a warm, nurturing, family oriented environment for your children while you are away at work, give me a call. I look forward to meeting with you. I can be reached at 301-475-5783.
REAL ESTATE
New 2 story home on 3/4 acre lot, ceramic tile in kitchen, laundry and bathrooms, wall to wall carpet in family rooms and bedrooms. Home is custom built, great for first time home buyer. House is situated on a dry lot with mature shade trees and a seasonal waterview, priced at $285,000.00. Give me a call at 240-298-2877, will work with potential buyer as best I can. Full Front Porch, four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, living room, dining room, step down family room with gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island and eat-in breakfast nook, 12 x 16 sunroom, unfinished basement with areaway exit, 2nd floor laundry, self-cleaning gas range, vented microwave hood, 21 cu.ft. refrigerator with ice-maker, diswasher, garbage disposal, fan R,Is all bedrooms, MBR superbath with jetted tub, carpet and vinyl throughout, mini blinds, catv and phone all finished areas, 2 car garage, concrete driveway and professionally landscaped yard. $304,640. If interested, please call 301-863-2663. Waterfront For Sale or Lease, 1.32 Acres, Bulkhead, Pier with Boatlift, electricity and water.4 BR 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Owner will consider financing with 20% down. $895,000. Call 301-8623810 for more info. Old fashioned neighborhood with modern convenience. Nice split level home with 3 bedrooms plus study/ possible bedroom on upper level & 4th bedroom in basement. 2 full baths on upper level & bath in basement. Separate kitchen & dining room with spacious den with large bay window on middle level. Great room with brick fireplace and wood stove insert & large laundry room in basement. Original wood floors throughout upper & middle level. All on over 1 acre level lot with privacy fence, screened in porch off the side, & 2 car carport with shed. Plenty of storage space. No HOA fees. Elementary school, middle school, pool, playground, & tennis courts within walking distance & conveniently located near shopping & naval base. Sold As Is. Price is only $324,990. If interested, please contact Anthony (c) 240577-9574 or Christine (c) 240-577-3321. Enjoy this peaceful quit setting of this home located in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. This 3 bedroom/1 bath with washer and dryer home has a double lot with lots of room for a detached garage or shed. The house has water view in the fall/ winter and is walking distance to Driftwood Beach. Price: $195,500. If interested, please call or send me an email to view this home. 443-2956563 (h) wendyrush70@ yahoo.com. 443-6249632 (c).
REAL ESTATE
Lovely waterfront home for sale. Home has been completely renovated to include new wiring, plumbing, flooring, appliances etc. Close to lexington park md and Solomons Island MD. Deep water pier also on site. Must see to appreciate. Price: 592,000. If interested, please call 804-224-1555. Large home located on quiet Cul-da-sac. $304,640. Full Front Porch, four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, living room, dining room, step down family room with gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island and eat-in breakfast nook, 12 x 16 sunroom, unfinished basement with areaway exit, 2nd floor laundry, self-cleaning gas range, vented microwave hood, 21 cu.ft. refrigerator with ice-maker, diswasher, garbage disposal, fan R,Is all bedrooms, MBR superbath with jetted tub, carpet and vinyl throughout, mini blinds, catv and phone all finished areas, 2 car garage, concrete driveway and professionally landscaped yard. If interested, call 301-863-2663. 1 Bedroom Wildewood Condo For Sale. Excellent investment property or first time home! Toplevel unit with skylight in bedroom. Open floor plan, large windows and balcony let in a lot of light. Enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping and restaurants in a quiet, private neighborhood. $152,500. 301-737-0522. End Unit Townhouse for sale by owner. Conveniently located in Great Mills, MD minutes from NAS Pax River and Solomons Island. Outside is a covered porch that includes the private entrance and a fenced-in backyard with updated landscaping. Inside are two large bedrooms (each with full bath), dine-in kitchen, living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcase, basement with cellar door to backyard and a one car garage with private driveway. Included are a brand-new 13-SEER heat pump, washer and dryer and kitchen appliances. $239,900 (314) 9850629 ljeight3@hotmail. com. Charming like new 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler with cozy living room and country kitchen in a quiet water front community. Wonderful starter for the first time home buyer, with closing assistance. Shown by appointment only. Price: $239,000. 301-904-0345. Great Home for Retirees or Single Couple. Completed gutted and renovated in 2004. Added on higher roof line and garage. Central air and oil heat. New electrical wiring throughout. Stacked washer/dryer unit. All appliances convey. Walking distance to Flag Harbor Marina and private community beach. Price: $325,000. 410.984.9049.
GENERAL MERCHANDSIE
Infant Boy Clothes-newborn to 9 months, gowns brand new, pants, oneies, 5 brand new outfits, blankets 2pc pjs, sweatpants and sweatshirt 2 jackets, 4 pr. overalls,from a smoke free home, all are in excellent condition. Take all for $20.pleaes call after 4pm @ 410-326-5249. Brand new never been hooked up gas heat. Really cute stove, brand new, made by Cozy Heat, Breckenridge style. Bought at the begining of last winter and never installed. Call Lindy @ 410-867-9071. $1000 obo.
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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: McKays Fine Food & Pharmacy P.O. Box 98 Hollywood, MD 20636 Or Fax to Human Resources. 301-373-5338. For further information, call 301-373-5848. McKays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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