Large Pig Captured In D'Ville

    The 600 pound pig has been captured,  but no one knows who it belongs to:
https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/share?via=link&token=aoXL4IcGbHImO_38SMheJA/AUS/27949272818070/SNAPFISH

Missing Pig In D'ville

DAVIDSONVILLE, MD — Do you know someone who is missing a large pig? Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control wants to know.

There have been "large pig sightings" in the area of Greenmeadow Lane in Davidsonville recently, the agency reported on Wednesday, Dec. 26.

"We are hoping Facebook can help us find the pig's owner," Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control officials posted on its page along with a photo of the creature.

In the meantime, animal control officials advised people to slow down and drive with caution in the area of Greenmeadow Lane to ensure the pig gets home safely.

While the Harwood 4-H Livestock Club reportedly contained the animal, authorities were still looking to find the animal's owner.

Anyone who knows a pig owner missing a pig is asked to call Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control at 410-222-8900.

Megan Riley Clark In Lacrosse Hall of Fame

From the Capital-Gazette:

The US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame has local chapters and to be eligible for inclusion in the National Hall of Fame,  a player must first be a member of a local chapter Hall Of Fame.  Chesapeake Chapter’s 2019 class features three male and three female players. 

A trio of early pioneers comprise the women’s honorees – Andrea Holthaus Whiteford (Archbishop Spalding, Loyola College), Megan Riley Clark (South River, James Madison) and Kate Graw Lamond (Severn School, Dartmouth).

Riley, the Capital Gazette Newspapers Player of the Year as a senior at South River High, was at the forefront of a steady wave of Anne Arundel County products to play lacrosse at James Madison.

Riley was a three-time All-American, earning first team honors in 1998 and 1999. The Davidsonville native was the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year as a senior after being named the Rookie of the Year as a freshman.

Riley still ranks third in program history with 260 career points and sixth with 151 goals. She was inducted into the James Madison Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 and was the school’s Female Athlete of the Year in 1999.

You can read more about Megan in her James Madison Hall Of Fame bio:
https://jmusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2121

Michael Kane Passes Away

    Michael Howard "Mike" Kane, 32, a 6-year resident of Cape St. Claire/Annapolis and previously of Edgewater, MD, passed away on December 20, 2018 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center due to complications from a previously undiagnosed heart defect. 
    Born on October 9, 1986 in Annapolis, Mike graduated from South River High School. He worked as a marine mechanic at Persimmon Point. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed hunting deer and water fowl on his parents' eastern shore farm and fishing on his boat, the Homewrecker. Most of all, Mike loved spending time with his family; he was a devoted husband and father.
    Mike is survived by his loving wife, Danielle, whom he met in 2008 and married in 2016; two sons, Michael and Mason, both of Annapolis; one daughter, Adriana, his parents, Michael and Helen Kane, sister, Michelle (Robert) Mitchell and nephew, Dylan all who reside in Edgewater.
    Friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life with his family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater on Thursday, December 27 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD on Friday, December 28 at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

Most Expensive Active Listing

    The most expensive Davidsonville home for sale on the MLS is at 3542 Ashland for $1,350,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A two story home on 1.83 acres at 957 St. George Barber Rd. sold by James and Jan Marie Gratz to John and Kelsey Billings for $575,000.

2)   A one story home without basement on .50 acre at 1542 Themes Dr. sold by James and Carol Fye for $315,000.

Dolores Schraf Passes Away

    Dolores "Dee" Schraf, 84, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home in Edgewater, MD. 
    Her courageous battle with cancer ended peacefully with family at her side. Born on March 14, 1934 in Hillside, MD to the late Eleanor and Russell Dennison, Dolores graduated from St. Cecelia's High School in 1952 and married the late James Robert Schraf the following year. They began their marriage outside of Fort Buchanan in San Juan, Puerto Rico where James was stationed with the U.S. Army. After returning to the United States, Dolores began working in the personnel department at Andrews Air Force Base. She later joined the Prince George's County Public School system where she completed a 23-year career and was awarded the Outstanding Classified Employee in 1985.An avid fan of all local sports teams, Dolores was a regular attendee at games when the Redskins, Capitals and former Senators were playing. She enjoyed traveling extensively, volunteering, gardening, working in her yard, and playing and winning at Keno. She also loved listening to country and western music. Her greatest joy though came from spending time with her family and having a devoted Bichon Frise always at her side.
     Dolores is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Suthard of Shady Side, MD; two sons, James (Jean) Schraf of Edgewater and Richard Schraf of Salisbury, MD; two sisters Eleanor Howell and Judy Morton, both of Odenton, MD; three grandchildren, Leonard Jay, Katherine and Richard (Hannah); two step-grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher; a great-granddaughter, Violet and many adoring nieces and nephews. 
    Friends are invited to celebrate Dolores' life with her family on Thursday, December 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Because burial is being scheduled privately at a later date, the family would appreciate donations in Dolores' memory to Holy Family Catholic Church in lieu of flowers.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales include:

1)    A split foyer home on 1.16 acre at 741 Appomattox Rd. sold by ElmTwo LLC to Brandon Kilsheimer for $630,000

2)    A two story home on 2.48 acres at 3958 Woods Edge Dr. sold by William and Jennifer Pilcher to Stephen Mirack for $600,000.

4 BRM Home Auction Jan 26

HOME AUCTION 

Saturday January 26, 2019 @ 11:00am

1042 Ashe St, Davidsonville, MD 21035      AA County    

4BR/3.5BA Brick Colonial in Gravely Community in Davidsonville on +/- 1 acre. Hardwood floors, wraparound screened-in porch, Buck Stove insert, whole-house generator, central vac, 2 car garage, & new furnace. Includes furniture and many collectible items. Well maintained. Open 1 hour prior to auction. BP Deposit $6,000. Kirsten Sitnick 410-788-2209.

Winners Of Lights Of Kindness Contest

The winners of the Lights Of Kindness tree decoration contest can be seen at:
http://www.rotarylightsofkindness.org/winners

For info about this contest,  see the previous article about it at:
https://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/2018/12/lights-of-kindness-at-homestead-dec-6-9.html

Santa At Homestead Sat.

Santa will be at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can also enjoy hot chocolate and see the store’s train display. Signup begins in-store at 9 a.m., day-of only. If you miss him this week, he’ll also be at the store next Saturday. Homestead Gardens is at 743 W. Central Ave. For more information, visit homesteadgardens.com.

Connor Cox Has Record Setting Career

From The Capital-Gazette:

Frostburg State senior Connor Cox  recently completed a record-setting career while helping the Bobcats to three straight postseason appearances.

Cox etched his name in the Frostburg record book as the school’s career leader in passing yards (8,447), completions (601) and touchdowns (86). The South River High graduate led the Bobcats to a 37-8 record during his four years as the starting signal-caller.

“Connor won five more games than any other quarterback in school history. In my mind, that makes Connor the best to every do it at Frostburg,” head coach DeLane Fitzgerald said.

Cox capped his career as arguably the accomplished quarterback in the program’s 58-year history by being named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior ranked second in Division III in yards per pass attempt (10.37), fourth in passing efficiency (182.9) and fifth in yards per completion (16.39).

The Davidsonville resident also finished 15th in both passing touchdowns (28) and total points (210), 27^th in passing yards (2,623) and 45^th in total offense (260.8). He is one of only 10 active quarterbacks at the Division III level to amass 4,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing. He was also one of eight active quarterbacks with over 80 touchdown passes.

“Connor’s feel for a football game is extraordinary. He feels defenders before he sees them and has made more pass rushers miss the last four years than anyone I’ve ever seen,” Fitzgerald said. “In 19 years as a college football coach, Connor is the most competitive player I’ve ever seen.”

Cox led Frostburg to a school-record 11 victories in 2017 as the school made just its second-ever NCAA Playoff appearance. The Bobcats advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time in program history since the tournament expanded to 32 teams.

This season, Cox was instrumental in helping the Bobcats to their first undefeated regular season, being named NJCAC Offensive Player of the Week four times along the way. Frostburg went 9-0 and routed Western New England in the first round of the NCAA playoffs before falling to Johns Hopkins in the quarterfinals.

“Connor improved and got better each and every year, becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the country over the last two seasons,” Fitzgerald said. “By far the best thing I can say about Connor is that he is a winner.”

Edward Swartz Passes Away

Edward Lee Swartz, 71, of Davidsonville, MD passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. A formal service announcement will follow.

Governor's Bridge On The Patuxant

Reprinted from The DACA Villager
    So called, because that was the entrance from Prince George’s County for Proprietary Governor (1731-1742 and 1746-1752) Samuel Ogle, and his son Benjamin Ogle, ninth governor (1798-1801) of Maryland, owners of the Belair estate in Bowie, to reach Annapolis. The bridge has  served in its current location since the mid-18th century. Over the years, frequent flooding has closed it, but not
prevented it from being reopened for traffic. County employees put up road closure signs when it floods. Now it has been closed again for the past couple of years due to structural deficiencies
    Prince George’s County administration and Anne Arundel have been discussing its repairs in hope of restoring the bridge to automobile traffic while maintaining its historic appearance and protecting the river and its shore. What a challenge! Prince George’s held a public  meeting in Bowie on October 17, to which many residents  of Bowie were invited, none from Anne Arundel County.
A few residents of Double Gate, Patuxent River Road and Governors Bridge Road learned of the meeting and attended.
    Prince George’s officials presented six options for repairs.
 #1, do nothing; leave it closed.
#2, reconstruct it as is, at cost of $2.1 million, will not address flooding on the PG side.
#3, remove trusses, build a single-lane bridge, replace trusses, cost $6 million; will retain its appearance.
#4, replace the old bridge with a new dual-lane bridge, cost  $6.8 million; major environmental impact.
#5, leave the old bridge, build a new one-lane bridge next to it, cost $6.9 million; major environmental impact.
#6, leave the old bridge, build a new dual-lane bridge next  to it at cost of $7.7 million; major environmental impact.
    None of the options will prevent the river in flood from rising above the bridge road level.  DACA was told more than a year ago that the only possible option would be #1 or #2. PG officials invited concerned citizens to send comments to Prince George’s Project Manager Unmesh Patel at UCPatel@co.pg.md.us by December 3.
    DACA Vice president Ed Woods and Board member Jeff Bishop went to meeting. It seems that the residents of Anne Arundel (especially Davidsonville) really want the bridge reopened, but Jeff said, that of the Prince George’s people he asked, only one wanted the bridge reopened. Most of them like the quiet and less trash on the road. They fear that options 3, 4, 5, and 6 would increase the weight
limit so commercial traffic could use it, although the PG administration promised to place weight limits on it. DACA’s board plans to wait until new County Councils in both counties are in place before choosing the best, least bad option to weigh in. It is believed that the bridge will not be opened

No Green Expo for 2019

    Due to a lack of volunteers,  there will be no Green Expo for 2019.  Hopefully there will be enough volunteers available to have the hugely successful event back for 2020 and beyond.

Free Tree Seedling Giveaway

    This coming spring, the Davidsonville Area Civic Assn. will once again be giving away free trees.  The free tree seedling giveaway will be March 23, 2019, in the Davidsonville Elem.  parking lot  on Central Ave.
 

Evan Judge Swim Results

    Evan Judge of Davidsonville in a competitive swimmer and has been doing very well in competition.  You can see his swim meet results at: 
https://www.collegeswimming.com/swimmer/541846/

Lights Of Kindness At Homestead Dec 6-9

From The Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel: The Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County invites the public to view and vote for their favorite trees entered into the Fourth Annual Lights of Kindness, a unique holiday tree decorating contest taking place at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, MD Thursday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 9.

In the spirit of the Holiday season, the Rotary's goal for the Lights of Kindness event is to raise funds for charities, but also raise awareness of the efforts of sponsors and the charities to make our community a better place. The proceeds from Lights of Kindness benefit mostly local non-profit charities, including the South County Rotary Club's Bountiful Backpack Program, currently providing weekend food for over 160 elementary school children in South County. Other Rotary charitable projects include the Dictionary Project for third grade students; Haiti trade school education; the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly; Rotary college scholarships and the Rotary Polio Plus program aimed at eradicating the disease. 

The public may tour the holiday forest at Homestead Gardens on Rt. 214 in Davidsonville to see the decorated trees. They can thenvote for their favorite tree or noblest cause by contributing dollars for an equivalent number of votes or they may use a website to vote. Every dollar counts as a donation that benefits a local charity. The whole community is encouraged to visit the display at Homestead Gardens, vote, and enjoy this family-oriented holiday event. Votes for a dollar each may also be made online at the following website, which will be available after the decorated trees are on view the evening of Dec. 6: Click on this link to see photos of the trees and vote: Lights of Kindness

For every vote a tree receives, half of the proceeds will be donated to the designated Charity and half will be donated to the Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County's Charitable Foundation. The cash donations will be split among the charities of the three decorated trees receiving the most votes. Past winners of the cash donation prizes have included Partners In Care of Anne Arundel County, the Court Appointed Special Advocates for the welfare of children, and Wreaths Across America.

The hours for viewing the Lights of Kindness Trees at Homestead Gardens are: Thursday, Dec. 6th through Saturday, Dec. 8th the hours are 9 AM to - 8 PM and on Sunday Dec. 4th from 9 AM - 4 PM Donors interested in participating should visit Rotary's home page or Lights of Kindness website at: Lights of Kindness

For questions or more information contact . . .John May (410) 212-1539 or jpmay@msn.com 
Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 131,Edgewater, MD 21037.

Free Tickets To Military Bowl

    The Military Bowl is providing free tickets to the Dec. 31 event in Annapolis to active duty military personnel.   To get the details and to register to get the free tickets,  go to:
https://metro.uso.org/programs/ticketline
     To learn more about the Military Bowl,  go to:
https://metro.uso.org/stories/135

John Page Arrested For Robbery

      Anne Arundel County police arrested two men they said are responsible for three robberies in Crofton last month.
      John Tyler Page, 19 of Davidsonville, and Anthony Lee Harris, 19, of no fixed address, were arrested on robbery, assault and theft charges on Nov. 28.
      John Tyler Page, 19, of the 3700 block of Patuxent Manor Road in Davidsonville, who is charged with three counts of armed robbery, two counts of robbery, three counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, theft: $100 to under $1,500, and theft less than $100.
      Police said Page and Harris attempted to rob a woman at gunpoint at the Bank of America on Davidsonville Road on Nov. 14. Later that evening, police said the pair robbed the 7-Eleven on Defense Highway. Page and Harris robbed the same store the next evening, police said.
      Page and Harris are being held without bond at Jennifer Road Detention Center.

Mount Airy Center

From the DACA newsletter:
Residents of Mount Airy Road and the nearby communities
are dismayed by the application for a change in use
of the residence at 869 Mount Airy Road. The property was
purchased in September 2016 by the Wilberforce Foundation
which has already changed the use of the property
without securing the required certification from the
county’s Office of Planning and Zoning.
In 2017 the Wilberforce Foundation changed the
property owner’s name to the Mount Airy Center. The
Center has applied to the County for certification to change
the function of the property from Residential to Institutional
for Religious Purposes. The walk-out basement has been
converted to living quarters for six interns, young college
graduates, who will stay for a seven-month program of
discipleship. The goal is to train people in the principles of
Jesus. They will travel at least half the time to other states
to participate in religious activities and also travel overseas.
The first floor will contain meeting space with a
sanctuary of 35 seats. The upstairs bedrooms have been
converted to offices where staff members work a normal
work day. The owner installed a basketball and tennis court
and expanded the parking lot to accommodate 26 cars.
Their application for a change in use does not mention the
barn on the property although the neighbors report that it
has already been used for large private events since the
purchase of the property.
The neighbors are united in their concern for the nature
of its institutional use in their residential neighborhood.
They have asked for DACA’s help in raising awareness and
supporting the community. DACA sent a letter to County
Executive Steve Schuh and to the Office of Planning and
Zoning and, after the election, to the new County Executive,
Steuart Pittman. The letter is on page 4 of the DACA newsletter.

Cameron Spencer--Basketball Recruit

    Cameron Spencer of Davidsonville is a senior at Boy's Latin in Baltimore and plays basketball, lacrosse and golf for them.  He is being recruited for his first love--basketball--and his recruiting profile can be read at:
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/maryland/baltimore/boys-latin-school-of-maryland/cameron-spencer4

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

1)    A two story home on 2.67 acres at 964 Stable Court sold by Sheila Callahan to Wayne and Sidnie Doyle for $615,000.

Pat Spencer On Top 30 List

    Pat Spencer of Davidsonville has been named as one of the top 30 lacrosse players in the US by Inside Lacrosse.  You can read about his many accomplishments at:
https://loyolagreyhounds.com/news/2018/10/10/mens-lacrosse-spencer-rosenzweig-named-among-top-30-lacrosse-players-by-inside-lacrosse.aspx?path=mlax

Pat Spencer Lacrosse Team Captain

    Pat Spencer of Davidsonville and a senior on the Loyola mens lacrosse team.  He is one of four players selcected as team captains for this year.
    Spencer is a three-time All-American and two-time Tewaaraton Award finalist for the Greyhounds who has broken several Loyola and Patriot League records in only three years. The three-time Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year and 2018 USILA Lt. Col. J.I. (Jack) Turnbull Award winner as the nation's top attacker, set the school and conference record for career assists (166), while also breaking the Patriot League points record and moving into second all-time at Loyola in the category (266). He will enter 2019 in 10^th-place all-time in NCAA Division I in assists and 28^th in points.

Terri Aisquith Passes Away

     Terri L. Aisquith, 55, of Davidsonville, MD, passed away November 23, 2018, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She endured many years of complications with MS and fought a hard battle. 
     Born September 11, 1963, in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of Janet R. Neff and the late Allen C. Neff of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Terri was employed as a civilian employee at the United States Naval Academy, serving a 22-year career, prior to being forced into an early disability retirement. She was an avid baseball fan, especially fond of her favorite team-the beloved Boston Red Sox. 
     Terri was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Aisquith, and her father, Allen C. Neff. In addition to her mother, Terri is survived by a son, James "JJ" L. Aisquith, Jr.; a brother, Gregory A. Neff; a niece, Heather L. Neff; three special aunts; and many other relatives and friends. She will also be missed by her beloved little dog, Buddy. 
     A memorial service to celebrate Terri's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to The National MS Society, 6520 N. Andrew Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 or the , 405 Williams Ct., Ste. 120, Baltimore, MD 21220. 

Timmie O'Farrell At Goucher

   

    Timmie O'Farrell of Davidsonville is a sophomore at Goucher College and is on their basketball team.  His bio can be read at:   https://athletics.goucher.edu/sports/mbkb/2018-19/bios/o-farrell_timmy_moz0
    There is also a short video of him on his bio page.

Fred Crossley, Jr. Passes Away

    Born August 30th 1933, Passed to Jesus November 26th 2018. Survived by wife Charlene and brother William Crosley; three children Rhea, Judy and Dorr ; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 
    Fred honorably served in the Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War.Later Fred became an International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce. He was lead on organizing major businesses like G.E. who followed him to trade missions in the Soviet Bloc countries. This strategic free market leadership was a part in bringing down the Soviet Union wall ending the cold war. As a father he was an anchor to what is good and noble in the sight of God and man. For over 30 years, Fred and Charlene served with Gideon International passing out bibles to local businesses and doctors offices and ministering at the prison. They were known to ask servers in restaurants if they had any prayer need. They always gave a Bible and a generous tip. He is a great man from a great generation and we are sure the Lord will put him to good use in heaven. Our family praises and thanks God for such a wonderful dad.
    A memorial service and celebration of Fred's life will be held on Thursday, November 29 at 2 PM at Grace EP Church, 4012 Birdsville Road, Davidsonville, MD. Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Sligo, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.

John Bushee Passes Away

    John Harrison Bushée, 84, a 49-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, passed away on November 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center.        Born on September 14, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Aden and Mary Katherine Bushée, John and his family relocated to Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated from high school. A veteran of the U.S. Army, John made his career in the printing industry, eventually starting and managing his own business, Bushée Graphics. A man of many interests, John enjoyed reading, bowling, golfing, dancing and watching sports, especially when the Steelers were playing. He also enjoyed making people laugh with his engaging sense of humor. His greatest joy though came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 
    John is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Audrey B. Bushée; his children, Lisa A. (Michael) Black of Lexington, SC, Denise B. (Eddie) Blowe of Edgewater, MD and Daniel J. (Faith) Bushée of Edgewater; one sister, Nancy Alsing of Leesburg, FL; seven grandchildren, Shelby Black Flinchum, Nicki and Kasey Blowe, Alyssa and Lacee Black and Olivia and Leila Bushée and two great-grandchildren. 
    Friends are invited to celebrate John's life with his family on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. until a Memorial Mass begins at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's memory to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 91 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Bernard Roche Passes Away

    Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Roche, Jr., 82, of Davidsonville, MD, formerly of Reisterstown, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD.
    Born on August 4, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Bernard J. Roche, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Ambrose Roche. He was the loving husband of Carolyn J. Freeny Roche. Bernie was a self-employed, small town photographer in Reisterstown for sixty years. At one time, we thought he had done everyone's wedding in Reisterstown. He always told the undertaker, "When you come to get my body, don't drop the camera!" Unfortunately, he had to retire since his ailing health made it hard for him to stand. He always said he was the luckiest man alive because he made his living with his hobby.He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for sixty years.
    Surviving in addition to his wife are children: Mary Elizabeth Snee and husband Michael of Alabama, Mary Deanna Thode and husband Pierre of Florida, Sharon Marie Hood and husband Kyle of Hanover, PA, Bernard "Tony" J. Roche, III, and significant other Jan Zeller of Baltimore, MD, stepchildren: Connie Lynn Holler Mulder and husband Tim, and John Wesley Holler and wife Josi, both from Pennsylvania, 18 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by his daughter: Ellen Marie Roche, and first wife: Deanna Pomory Roche.
    The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, November 28, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm and Thursday, November 29, from 10-11 am, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 am, with Rev. Louis Piel officiating.Interment is private.In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernie's name may be made to the Ellen Marie Roche Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 88, Davidsonville, MD 21035.Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com

Connor Cox Final Game At Frostburg

    The 13^th-ranked Johns Hopkins Blue Jays scored 29 points in the third quarter to pull away from sixth-ranked Frostburg for a 58-27 win in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Playoffs, Saturday at an icy and chilly Bobcat Stadium.
    QB Connor Cox of Davidsonville threw 24 completions for 355 yards and two TDs with two interceptions.

https://frostburgsports.com/news/2018/11/24/football-6-frostburg-falls-to-13-johns-hopkins-in-ncaa-second-round.aspx?path=football

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home without basement on .35 acre at 1330 W. Central Ave. sold by Cara Cerone to Kevin Pepe for $318,000.

2)    A one story home on 1.15 acres at 3517 Jamestown Road sold by Shawn Smith to Ajia for $420,000.

Eathan Doudna On Gonzaga Team

The Gonzaga College football team captured the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship on a last-second Hail Mary pass against DeMatha on Sunday.   Gonzaga finished 8-3 and avenged a triple overtime loss to DeMatha in the regular season.

Eathan Doudna of Davidsonville is a freshman on the championship team. 

Heather Bagnall New Dist 33 Delegate

From Maryland Matters.org:

Anne Arundel County Democrat Heather Bagnall had to wait 10 days after the election for it to become final, but with the last absentee ballots counted on Friday, she became the newest incoming member of the General Assembly.

When all the votes were counted, Bagnall received 184 votes more than District 33 incumbent Del. W. Anthony McConkey (R), to finish third. She had been trailing by 645 votes after election night, but steadily gained ground as provisional and absentee ballots were counted.

Bagnall’s victory means there will be 99 Democrats in the House of Delegates next year, a pickup of eight seats over the previous legislative class.

Bagnall, an arts educator, will be the only Democrat representing her district – and she becomes the first Democratic House member in the Crofton-Davidsonville-area district since former Del. Marsha G. Perry, who served from 1987-1999. Republican Delegates Michael Edward Malone and Sid Saab were reelected, with Malone finishing in the top spot.

The Republican primary in the race attracted attention and outside spending from the House Republican Caucus Committee after Anne Arundel County Councilman Jerry Walker (R) ran against the incumbents. The caucus spent tens of thousands of dollars on mailers attacking Walker – money that could have been spent on preserving the seat in the general election.

Bagnall’s campaign was credited with focusing on occasional voters and an absentee ballot campaign that pushed her past McConkey in the general election.

“I set out to prove that a strong message, and a positive, community focused campaign centered around voter education and engagement, and local issues could outperform a huge war chest. I think we proved that beyond a doubt, not only because we surpassed Delegate McConkey but also because we were within 700 votes of Delegate Saab as well,” Bagnall wrote in an email to supporters on Saturday.

Patricia Nally Retiring

Patricia “Patty” Nalley is retiring from the AA Co. school board after nearly 50 years in teaching and school administration.    She was the first principal of Davidsonville Elem. and has been on the school board for the last 11 1/2 years.

https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/schools/ac-can-nalley-visit-20181115-story.html

Connor Cox Throws For 381 Yards In Win

    Frostburg State advanced in the NCAA playoffs with a 48-24 win over Western New England on Sat.  FSU QB Connor Cox of Davidsonville completed 21 passes for 381 yards and 3 TDs with 1 interception.   He ran for 2 more TDs in the victory.   You can read the game details at:
https://frostburgsports.com/news/2018/11/17/football-frostburg-advances-after-dispatching-western-new-england-48-24.aspx?path=football

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on 2.06 acres at 806 Governors Bridge Road sold by Jerry and Nancy Nicklow to Jogan and Kaitlyn Putnam for $399,000.

2)    A split foyer home on 1.26 acre at 695 Discovery Road sold by Michael and Marian Locke to the Cartus Corp. for $689,671.

Margaret Estes Passes Away

    Margaret Frances "Maggie" Estes, 66, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 26 years and previously of Bowie, MD, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. 
    Born on October 29, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late John Fillmore and Mary Ellen Rogers, Maggie graduated in 1970 from Parkdale High School in Riverdale, MD. She grew up in College Park, MD where she could always be found outside roughhousing with her eight brothers. Maggie worked for Bell Atlantic/ Verizon in their Calverton office for 32 years, retiring as a software analyst in 2003. Early in her career she played for the Bell Atlantic softball team. Maggie enjoyed traveling with her husband and being with her family. She had an extremely close relationship with her mother and her daughter and cherished her grandson, Tommy. She very much enjoyed attending Tommy's various sporting events and was his biggest fan. Maggie had a selfless nature and was always helping others. 
    She is survived by her husband, Richard William Estes whom she married on February 27, 1977; her daughter, Lorrie Lee (Roy) Dietrich of Davidsonville, MD; her siblings, John Francis Rogers of Roxboro, NC, Paul William Rogers of Port Charlotte, FL, Charles Fillmore Rogers of Homosassa, FL, Edward LeRoy Rogers of Davidsonville, MD, Mary Ellen Jones of Thurmont, MD, James Noble Rogers of Friendship, MD and Michael Joseph Rogers of South Daytona, FL and her grandson, Thomas William Dietrich. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Stephen Melvin Rogers and Robert Lee Rogers. 
    Friends are invited to celebrate Maggie's life at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 19 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, November 20 at 11 AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.

Bob Bartlett's Play "The Accident Bear"

Davidsonville playwrite Bob Bartlett has written a very unusual  play which will be performed in Annapolis Nov. 30 to Dec. 22

Bob is quoted in DC Metro "Before I bought my house in Davidsonville, MD, I was living in a wonderful, old apartment in Downtown Annapolis – without a washer and dryer – that was within walking distance of plenty of great places to write, including cafes, coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, bars, and a coin-operated laundromat. I’m a writer who needs to write in a variety of locations and often surrounded by activity and white noise, so while I was doing my weekly laundry, I decided to write a play set in my local laundromat. While I’ve written with specific locations in mind, I’d never written for a location in that location. And because laundromats are rumored to be great pick-up spots, I wrote The Accident Bear, my first attempt at a romantic comedy, albeit a time-shifting and darkish one.'

To read more about the play and Bob, go to:
https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2018/11/15/trying-to-fall-out-of-love-in-a-laundromat-playwright-bob-bartlett-on-the-accident-bear/

Another article (longer than above) about the play is at: 
https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2018/11/a-play-in-a-laundromat-on-maryland-avenue-yes-november-30th-through-december-22nd/

Farm Bureau Has Five $2,000 Scholarships

DAVIDSONVILLE — The Maryland Farm Bureau is offering five $2,000 scholarships to college students in 2019.

Applicants must be high school seniors starting college in fall 2019 or full-time college students at any community college or four-year institution. Applicants or their parents/guardians must be members of Maryland Farm Bureau. Three of the scholarships will be offered to agricultural curriculum majors and two scholarships will be offered to non-agricultural or agricultural curriculum majors.

Selection will be made by a committee designated by Maryland Farm Bureau. To apply, students must return the application form (available at www.mdfarmbureau.com/scholarships) with a current photo and an essay responding to the following question:

“Technology is one of the driving forces for innovation and advancement in agriculture. How can the industry attract the best and brightest minds from STEM into agricultural careers?”

Essays should be limited to two pages, typed, 12-point font, double spaced with normal margins. No identifying information should be used. For example, no college names, no 4-H club names, no town or county names, etc. Any identifying information appearing in the essay will disqualify the application. The selection committee will evaluate each essay anonymously. No student can receive this scholarship more than four times.

The Maryland Farm Bureau receive applications and photos by 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Applications and photos should be emailed to scholarship@mdfarmbureau.com. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the scholarship application. Scholarships will be awarded to winning applicants in conjunction with high school graduation programs or prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The winner’s scholarship check will be made out to the student and the college. The committee reserves the right to interview scholarship applicants if they feel it necessary for determination of winners.

For more information, visit www.mdfarmbureau.com/scholarships or call 410-922-3426.

Roy Clark Passes Away

    Former Davidsonville resident Roy Clark, the legendary country singer and host of "Hee Haw", has died.

    A rep for the Grammy, CMA and ACM Award winner says Clark died Thursday morning at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Clark had recently contracted pneumonia and ultimately passed because of complications from the illness.  
    Clark has been performing since the age of 14, and was one of the first artists to land singles on both the pop and country charts.  He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009.  The ultimate showman,  Roy played the guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica and many other instruments. 
    For more details, go to:  https://people.com/country/roy-clark-dead-85/
    Other info about Clark is at:  http://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/2018/02/roy-clark-lived-in-davidsonville.html

Ervin Lehnert Passes Away

    Ervin Lehnert, age 89, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Annapolis, on Monday, November 12, 2018.
    He was born on June 12, 1929, in Cameron Texas. He was the youngest of 6 children born to the late Richard and Philameno Lehnert. Ervin attended Cameron Texas schools and graduated in 1947. Following graduation, Ervin served in the United States Air Corp. He met his beloved late wife of 63 years, Florence, when he was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base. They married and moved to Silver Spring where they began their family. After his tour of duty, Ervin became employed by the Central Intelligence Agency. In 1965 Ervin, Florence, and their two sons moved to Davidsonville where they remained for 27 years. After raising their family, Ervin and Florence moved to Heritage Harbor in Annapolis. Ervin retired in 1995 and was awarded Intelligence Achievement Award. Ervin was of the Catholic faith. After moving to Davidsonville, he became a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. He enjoyed attending services, and rarely missed a Sunday for 50+ years. Ervin enjoyed vegetable gardening. He was an avid sports fan and cherished victories from the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins. Throughout his life, he enjoyed keeping up with current events via daily newspapers and television broadcasts. He was a devoted, and loving husband, father and grandfather. Ervin will be remembered by all who knew him as a quiet, gentle, and kind man who loved God and his family.
    Ervin is survived by two sons, Rick Lehnert and his wife Mary Beth of Verona, VA, and Barry Lehnert and wife Suzette of Davidsonville, MD; a grandson, Justin Lehnert of Staunton, VA; a sister Rosalie Meak of Cameron, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 4-6pm at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.
    A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 16, at 12 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. The Lehnert Family would like to extend our gratitude to all of the caregivers from Helpers Heart and Visiting Angels for their attentiveness and loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Walter Fatzinger Passes Away

    Walter Robert Fatzinger, Jr., resident of Bradenton, FL and longtime resident of Davidsonville, MD passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. 

    Beloved husband of Helen Consolvo Fatzinger. He is survived by his sister, Judith Ann Fatzinger, his three children: Walter R. Fatzinger, III, Christine Fatzinger Long and Eric A. Fatzinger. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Walter received his Law Degree from The American University. He was an influential and dominant figure in the trust and investment banking community in the Baltimore and Washington, DC area for over 50 years. At the time of his death, he was serving on the boards of ManTech International, Chevy Chase Trust Company, ASB Capital Management, The University System of Maryland Foundation and The Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation.

    The family will receive guests on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 Crain Hwy. (Rt 3 South), Bowie, MD, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations in Walter Fatzinger's memory to, The University System of Maryland Foundation, 3300 Metzerott Road, Adephi, MD 20783, visit www.usmf.org/give, or Nates Honor Animal Rescue, 4951 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, Florida 34211, visit www.nateshonoranimalrescue.org. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at:   www.beallfuneral.com  

Mule Deer In Davidsonville?

Dave -

 

I have a question for the blog folks.

 

Does anyone know if Mule Deer are possibly in Davidsonville?

This guy was in our back yard on Quince Apple Place a couple days ago.

He doesn't look like a Whitetail to me, which we  have plenty of ...

 

Thanks.

 

Ken Thompson

Davidsonville, MD

(Remember our great Veterans on Veterans Day)

Cox Leads Frostburg To Perfect Reguar Season

    Frostburg (9-0) defeated Salisbury (7-2) 38-35 on Saturday.  The win  hands the Bobcats the '18 NJAC Title and league's automatic bid to the NCAA Playoffs.
     Davidsonville's Connor Cox  finished the afternoon as the Mike McGlinchey MVP for Frostburg after throwing for 215 yards and four touchdowns in the final regular season game.    Frostburg will now go into the NCAA playoffs.

    For details of the game,  go to:    https://frostburgsports.com/news/2018/11/10/football-takes-final-regents-cup-trophy.aspx?path=football

DUMC Christmas Market

From the Capital Gazette:

United Methodist Women Barb Moore, Lisa Niemann and Mary Conklin, each wearing a fair-trade scarf, 
host the Alternative Market this weekend at Davidsonville United Methodist Church. 
Proceeds from the event will benefit the YWCA's Arden House. (Vicki Petersen / Correspondent)

This weekend Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Ave., is hosting its second Alternative Market, a fair-trade pop-up shop, offering sustainably sourced, handmade pieces you won’t find in a mall.

The United Methodist Women partnered with Ten Thousand Villages in Baltimore, to help women by supporting local business women, women artisans from around the globe and YWCA’s Arden House in Arnold, which provides services for women and children in domestic violence situations much closer to home.

“All of the church’s proceeds for this event go to Arden House,” said Barb Moore, one of the organizers of this event.

To read the complete article,  go to:
https://www.capitalgazette.com/neighborhoods/ac-cn-south-county-1110-story.html

Caruso Homes Has New Sub-division

    Caruso Homes will start sales in a new subdivision in Davidsonville called Southern Hills.
https://www.builderonline.com/land/local-markets/caruso-homes-opens-in-davidsonville-maryland_o

Stuart Pittman Elected

    Stuart Pittman of Davidsonville is the newly elected County Executive for Anne Arundel County.  You can read about it at:
https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/government/ac-cn-pittman-transition-1108-story.html

WARNING!!

There have been numerous thefts of outgoing mail from mail boxes in recent days.  Do not put outgoing mail in your mail box more than a couple hours or so before the mailman arrives, or take it to the post office or USPS mail box.

Also keep vehicles parked outside locked overnight.

Peggy Stevens Passes Away

    Peggy Joyce Stevens, 85, a 47-year resident of Little Flower Hill Farm in Edgewater, passed away on November 1, 2018, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 
    Peggy was born on December 10, 1932, in Verda, Kentucky. During her career, she worked as a secretary for over 16 years at the Department of the Navy and briefly for Camp Letts in Edgewater but her most cherished position was a homemaker, taking care of her children and working on the farm. Peggy's hobbies included gardening, playing bridge and entertaining. Her annual Christmas parties were well loved and well attended. She also loved the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also living at her vacation home in the Cayman Islands. 
    She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Stevens, her children; William Stevens and his wife Carol of Edgewater and Lynne Prenatt and her husband Robert of Annapolis, her brother Pete Thompson of Tennessee. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Rebecca, Evelyn, Jimmy, Dahlia, Georgianna, Sam, Celine, Nichole, Lydia, Eva and William, and her great-grandchildren Chad and Quinten. 
    Family and friends are invited to celebrate Peggy's life on Friday, November 9, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:30pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Easton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Hopkins Arthritis Center, Mason F. Lord Center Tower, 5200 Eastern Ave, Suite 4100 Baltimore, MD 21224.