Liam Kelly On Yale Lacrosse Team

     Liam Kelly,  the son of Marlene and Chris Kelly of Davidsonville,  is a freshman  on the Yale lacrosse team for 2014-15. 
     Before entering Yale,  Liam was a Captain and two-year starter on St. Mary’s of Annapolis lacrosse team coached by Chesapeake Bayhawks player Ben Rubeor.    He was also a Captain and three-year varsity letterman for football team scoring 16 TDs as a WR the last two seasons.  He was on the  Anne Arundel Capital Gazette All-County first team junior and senior years.   Other gridiron and scholastic honors include 2013 team MVP, all-state and Baltimore TD Club Super 22,  National Honor Society,  National Spanish Honor Society, and President’s Education Award
    His bio can be read at:
http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/m-lacros/2014-15/bios/kelly_liam_818j

Caroline Hamilton Swims at FGCU

    Caroline Hamilton of Davidsonville is a sophomore at Florida Gulf Coast University and is on the varsity swim team.  The daughter of Glen and Cindy Hamilton attended Archbishop Spalding High School and was a two time Scholastic All-American.

    Her bio can be read at:  http://www.fgcuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3188&path=wswim

Nicholas Cassidy Obituary

    Nicholas Anthony "Nick" Cassidy, 22, a 15-year resident of Davidsonville and formerly of Bowie, died on December 15, 2014.
    Born on May 21, 1992 in Takoma Park, Nick was a 2010 graduate of Archbishop Spalding High School and was starting a career as an electrician. He was a member of Holy Family Church and enjoyed dirt bike riding, bonfires, eating crabs, and spending time with family and friends. Nick was a genuine soul who had the ability of making an unforgettable impression after knowing you for only a few minutes. He was compassionate, humble, humorous and lived his life to the fullest. He walked by faith and set an example of how we all should live each day.
    Nick was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Joy Cassidy. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Anne Cassidy, and his brother, Chris, all of Davidsonville; his grandparents, Joseph and Victoria Navalaney of Dagsboro, DE and Arlene Cassidy of Golden Valley, MN and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
    Friends are invited to Nick's Life Celebration from 4 to 8pm on Sunday, December 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1pm on Monday, December 29. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary, 3156 Beards Point Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035 or Archbishop Spalding High School, 8080 New Cut Road, Severn, MD 21144. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Death Of Nicholas Cassidy

Death of Nicholas Cassidy (St. Matthias Class of 2006)

Published December 17, 2014

Saint Matthias Family-

As you know, we are a small, connected community.  I wanted to pass along news of the death of a former Saint Matthias student.  I spent yesterday sharing this news with the former teachers and administrators of Saint Matthias.  It is a unique and hard pain to suffer the loss of a student, and together we shared this sadness.  It was, and is, apparent that, as teachers, your children are “our children,” too.

On Monday, December 15, 2014, Nicholas (Nick) Cassidy died in a car accident in Davidsonville, Maryland.  He was 22 years old.  The entire Cassidy family was involved in the life and learning at Saint Matthias.

Friends are invited to Nick’s Life Celebration from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 29. Burial will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
Please keep the entire Cassidy family in your prayers.
Abigail Greer
Principal

For more info,  go to: http://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/2014/12/names-released-in214-accident.html

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

    Recent Davidsonville home sales include a two story home on .57 acre at 1415 Della Way sold by Mark and Catherine Bishop to Steven and Kelly Shamah for $710,000.

Joseph Wallace Arrested

     Over the weekend,  Annapolis  city police arrested Joseph Alonzo Wallace, 45, of Governor Bridge Road in Davidsonville, at the Burger King, at 1952 West Street, on charges including disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, after he allegedly threatened to kill officers and called them racists.

    Wallace allegedly referenced Ferguson, Mo. in a tirade against the officers. Last month, a Missouri grand jury declined to indict former police officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed 17-year-old Michael Brown over the summer during an attempted arrest.

 

Kitchen Fire On Appomattonx Rd

    There was a kitchen fire at 715 Appomattox Rd in Davidsonville on Monday afternoon  (Dec. 15).

Firemen are gathering eqpt. in preparation for leaving the scene.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

Recent Davidsonville home sales include:

1)    A one story home with no basement on 5.2361 acres at 580 Central Ave was sold br Gregory Linderman to M & A Hospitality Holdings for $650,000.

2)    A two story home with no basement on 1.00 acre at 2583 Riva Rd. was sold by Mary Bodley to Michael and Elizabeth Gonzalez for $145,000.

Scammers Are Active In A. A. County

    The below link is to a Capital article where a scammer, claiming he was with Comcast, called the A. A. Co. police dept. at their Davidsonville training office.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/for_the_record/ph-ac-cn-phone-scams-121914-20141218,0,5821025.story

    There is some ABC-TV video to go with the story at:  http://patch.com/maryland/annapolis/oops-scammer-calls-police-department-0

    It seems that the scammers have really proliferated in recent weeks.  They use a myriad of tricks to try getting your money.  Claiming to be the IRS is a favorite trick where they threaten and intimidate the homeowner.  Another favorite is claiming to be from "Windows" and they want to help you upgrade your computer.  Oh,  and along the way,  also get your account and identity info. 

    Of course the Nigerian e-mail scams are still going strong with their millions of dollars they want to give you.  Of course no one is going to give you a large sum of money.  But,  they like to prey on the greedy and uninformed. 

    Whether by e-mail or phone call,  if you have not called them,  then  they are probably a scammer and out to get your money.  Be sure to warn older relatives of such scams.

    The IRS does not e-mail or call people.  They send out registered letters.
Here are ten common scams to watch out for while shopping.
http://patch.com/maryland/bowie/top-10-holiday-scams-guard-against-0

Gov. Br. Rd/214 Traffic Light Activated

    On Dec 18,  the new traffic light at Gov. Br. Road and MD 214 was activated.
    That same day,  there was an accident near the intersection. 
    So much for traffic lights reducing accidents at that intersection. 

Names Released in 214 Accident

    Anne Arundel County Police say two people were killed when their cars collided head-on in Davidsonville.

    It happened about 8:40 p.m. Monday on Central Avenue West. Police say 22-year-old Nicholas Anthony Cassidy of Davidsonville was traveling west when his Audi TT crossed the center line.   There was an apparent smell of alcohol in his car. 

    Officers say Cassidy's car hit a Toyota Yaris driven by 60-year-old Marie Elaine Higgs of Edgewater.    Higgs was pronounced dead at the scene. Cassidy died at a hospital.

Anthony Greco Passes Away

    Anthony "Tony" Greco passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014.
    He was 24. Born July 25, 1990 in Annapolis, MD, he was the beloved son of Cheryl and Robert Greco of Davidsonville, MD; brother of Nicholas Greco of Davidsonville, MD and Justin Lang of Severna Park, MD; uncle of Reese Lang of Severna Park; grandson of Betty J. Sours of Stanley, VA; nephew of Robin Faucette and Wayne Sours, both of Stanley, VA; longtime companion of Haily M. Mock of Mayo, MD.
    Tony is also survived by his best friend, his pit bull, Karma; many aunts, uncles and cousins that will miss him dearly.
    Friends are invited to a Celebrations of Tony's Life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, December 20 from 1pm until his funeral service begins at 3pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jasmine's House for Pit Bulls and Kids, 917 St. Andrews Way, Bel Air, MD 21015 or online at http://jasmineshouse.org/donate/. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Two Killed In Davidsonville

    Two people died Monday night in a head-on crash in Davidsonville that the Anne Arundel County Police Department says may have been caused by alcohol use by a driver.
    The crash happened about 8:40 p.m. at 475 Central Ave. West near Beards Point Road in Davidsonville.

     Preliminary investigation shows a black Audi TT was driving westbound on Central Avenue when it crossed the centerline and struck a silver Toyota Yaris head-on, police say.
    The 60-year-old driver of the Yaris was declared dead at the scene by fire department paramedics. Authorities say the victim’s body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for autopsy.
    A second victim, the 22-year-old driver of the Audi, was taken by Anne Arundel County paramedics to Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis with critical injuries. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
    Police say the cause of the crash appears to be the Audi driver’s failure to remain right of center and alcohol use appears to have contributed, as well.
    The names and addresses of the victims have not been released.

    An aerial view of the crash scene from a helicopter can be viewed at:
http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/27635432/police-investigate-fatal-accident-in-davidsonville-md
 

Wildlife Sanctuary Creates Wetlands

 

    Kirk Mantay and Erik Michelsen,  of the South River Federation,  walk the perimeter of a pond at the Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary that will be turned into a series of cascading wetlands.  The project's goal is to reduce bacteria, nutrient and sediment pollution flowing into Beard Creek, and ultimately the South River.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

Recent Davidsonville home sales include:

1.    A 2 story home on 1.04 acre at 2407 Pebblebrook Ct. sold by NVR, Inc. to Mark and Dorothy Lehmann for $793,595.

2.    A 2 story home on .93 acre at 2423 Pebblebrook Ct. sold by NVR, Inc. to Michael and Erica Lynn for $1,180,529.

3.    A two story home on 1.05 acre at 1405 Falls Run Ct. sold by NVR, Inc. to Christopher and Stacey Rice for $935,664.

4.    A two story home on .92 acre at 1402 Falls Run Ct. sold by NVR, Inc. to Benjamin and Wingyan Foo for $871,418.

Todd Davis Flying High

Todd Davis was raised in Davidsonville,  but now has a hot air balloon business in Chester, MD.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-cn-hot-air-1211-20141211,0,5986395.story

Central Ave. Head-on Crash

    From the Capital-Gazette:

 

    A motorist was hospitalized Tuesday evening following a head-on crash in Davidsonville.

The wreck occurred at 5:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Central Avenue West, said Capt. Russ Davies, a spokesman for the county Fire Department.

    A pick-up truck collided head-on with a sedan being driven by a 46-year-old man, who became trapped inside his vehicle. It took firefighters 15 minutes to extricate the man from the sedan, Davies said.

    The man was transported by ambulance to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore with injuries that were considered serious but not life-threatening.
    Two people in the pickup truck refused medical treatment, Davies said. 

 

Alta Wood Passes Away

    Alta Joy Wood, age 90,a longtime resident of Davidsonville, MD, died December 8,2014 at her home.
    Born August 10,1924 in Galesville, MD to Franklin W. and Alta Kolb Dixon she was a book keeper for the family business Dixon Motor Company. She was an active member of the Davidsonville United Methodist Church where she also enjoyed singing in the Choir.
    In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Irving Lee Wood, and a brother Glenn Dixon. She is survived by her sons Franklin I. Wood and his wife Susan and Dixon L. Wood and his wife Dorothy. Brothers Walter and Robert Dixon. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
    Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Hardesty Funeral Home P.A. 905 Galesville Road Galesville, MD 20765. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday December 13 at 11:30 am in The Davidsonville United Methodist Church 819 W. Central Ave. Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Church Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the church or the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Online condolences may be placed at www.hardestyfuneralhome.com

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

Recent Davidsonville home sales include:

1)  A two story home on 1.07 acre at 2421 Pebblebrook Court sold by NVR, Inc. to Adam and Courtney for $1,142,775

2)  A two story home on .92 acres at 1404 Falls Run Court sold by NVR, Inc. to Michael and Gail Clarke for $1,091,635.

3)  A two story home on 1.02 acre at 1403 Falls Run Court sold by NVR, Inc. to Regis and Katherine Phelan for $987,990.

Thank You From S. Co. Rotary Club

1st Annual               LIGHTS OF KINDNESS

Thank you to all those who participated in our inaugural "Lights of Kindness event" at Homestead Gardens.  1st Place Chrysalis House Sponsored by Hardscapes Construction, Inc  2nd Place Sarah's House Sponsored by The Brick Companies 3rd Place Navy Safe Harbor Sponsored by e-Landscaping Also winner of the Best Tree Topper!

Homestead Gardens                                   743 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035                                 (410) 798-5000  www.homesteadgardens.com

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EP Fall Festival

From the Capital-Gazette On-line

 My Time: Beautiful weather for Grace EP Church's Fall Festival

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On Oct. 4, Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Davidsonville hosted its annual Fall Festival.(Courtesy Photo, HANDOUT / December 7, 2014)

 

    On Oct. 4, Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Davidsonville hosted its annual Fall Festival. The festival is a free gift the church gives to the community as a symbol of Christ's free gift of salvation to us through the cross.

    The event was blessed with a good weather day and attended by close to 1000 people from the area. Entertainment included pony rides, moonbounce, obstacle course, rock climbing wall, kid's games and food and drinks. Everything offered was free of charge.

    Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church is located at 4012 Birdsville Road in Davidsonville with worship services at 9:30 a.m. and Christian education for all ages at 11:15 a.m.

— Debi Olshaw

Crofton/Gambrills Wallet Thieves

From the AA Co. Police Facebook Page

On November 1, 2014, the pictured suspect(s) stole a wallet from Safeway in Gambrills, Md. The suspects used a stolen credit card from the wallet at Chick-fil-a located at 3343 Corridor Marketplace in Laurel, Md. 

The first suspect is a Black male approximately 30 to 45 years old.  The second suspect is a Black male with short black hair and a mustache. He is approximately 30 to 45 years old

Anyone with information is asked to contact:  Ofc. A. Lewis #1894

Anne Arundel County Police Department,  Western District Detective Unit

8273 Telegraph Road
Odenton, MD 21113
410-222-6155
p91894@aacounty.org

George Baldwin at Clemson

George Lucas Baldwin, of Davidsonville,  is a member of the fall semester class at Clemson University.  He is a pre-business major and  a graduate of South River High School

Bailey Falk On Dean's List

Per an article in the Capital-Gazette,  Bailey Falk of Davidsonville was on the Dean's List for the spring semester at Lehigh University.   Either an error,  or someone (school or paper) is a little late in reporting this.

 

Buy Maryland Christmas Trees

    When shopping for that Christmas tree,  try to support local Maryland farmers and buy a locally grown tree.  For locations of Maryland Christmas trees and other Maryland produced farm products,  go to:
http://marylandsbest.net/category/marylands-best-features/

Davidsonville House Fire

From the Capital Gazette:

( Courtesy of Capt. Michael J. Pfaltzgraff, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Capital Gazette / December 3, 2014 )

A house fire occurred Saturday morning in the 900 block of Malvern Hill Drive in Davidsonville.   One man was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

Recent Davidsonville home sales include:

1)  A two story home on 1.02 acre at 2523 Coxshire Lane sold by Gregory and Kim Mooney to Michael Adams and Alicia Hudgins-Adams for $1,030,000.

2)  A one story home on 2.39 acres at 2320 Rutland Road sold by Arnold and Clara Miller to Beth Todd for $405,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

   Recent Davidsonville home sales include a two story home on 2.51 acres at 860 Governors Bridge Road sold by Ronald and Staci Martin to Matthew and Shawna Watley for $1,350,000.

Bowie Museums

    Looking for something to visit in the area?  Bowie has several museums.   Check them out on the Bowie City website at:  http://www.cityofbowie.org/index.aspx?nid=106