Fly Fishers Meet Sept 4 At DFRC

Topic: “Tips, Tricks and Techniques: Fly Fishing Winter Trout” 

Capt. Duber Winters will cover the basics of rigging for trout and other species, a little entomology, fly selection knots, and other tidbits for the upcoming winter fly fishing season. The session is geared for fly anglers of all skill levels.

Capt. Winters, a certified fly-casting instructor, has more than 20 years of experience as a guide, Orvis store manager, author, fly-tier and naturalist.  He has a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of fresh and saltwater fly fishing.  He works as an independent guide from Annapolis, MD where he has taught many fly fishers in the region the basics of fly angling in his popular trout and bass schools. 

Open to the public with no entrance fee, the monthly club meetings will be held at the Free State Fly Fishers' club house located at the Davidsonville Family Recreation Center, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville, Maryland.

Auto Service at Choisser Auto Imports

    An auto repair facility here in Davidsonville that specializes in electrical problems is Choisser Auto Imports.  Their web site is at:  https://www.choisserimports.com/maryland-auto-electrical-system-repair.php

Cassandra LeTorre On Dean's List

    Cassandra LeTorre,  daughter of Jonathan and Cynthia LaTorre of Davidsonville, is a junior at Greensboro College and was on the Dean's List in the Spring Semester.  She is also on their varsity soccer team. 

SMC Auto Service

    Looking for a new auto repair service?  A local one here in Davidsonville is at:
https://smcservicesonline.com/

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A two story home on .97 acre at 3570 Ashland Dr. sold by Brian Carruthers to Ryan and Whitney Principi for $850,000.

2)    A two story home on 2.01 acres at 1709 Beards Point Ct. sold by Simone Stanich to Robert Magnussen for $752,000.

Robin Daumit A TV Star

DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — There is a budding reality TV star from Anne Arundel County who’s cooking up a storm.

Robin Daumit, of Davidsonville, has been cooking all of her life.

“My kitchen, this is my office,” she said.

Daumit’s daughter said that she has the perfect personality for a Food Network show.

Daumit went on Food Network’s show Clash of the Grandmas. That appearance led to another show with her kids, where they won.

She later went on as a contestant on the Guy Fieri show, Guy’s Grocery Games.

Since then, she’s written a cookbook and creates daily cooking videos.

“Once I reached a certain age, I just do whatever comes naturally,” Daumit said. “You’re not as inhibited as you get older so I just like to have fun.”

Historic D'ville Home For Sale

DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- History flows throughout this Davidsonville home, from Thomas Talbott's signature written in the wood above the fireplace in 1855, to the wooden floors and trim dating back to 1855. The rich wooden staircase is a focal point of the front of the home while the oriel window with seating for two beckons for a private moment between couples.

This historic property is 844 W. Central Avenue in Davidsonville, also referred to as "Talbott's Lot" by the Maryland Historical Trust & the Historic Properties of Anne Arundel County - identified and catalogued as Anne Arundel County Historic Property-AA0858. In 1992, the property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Still boasting its original wood floors; rich, dark masculine staircase with intricate detail; a ceiling made of "beaded train car siding"; two original fireplaces, one of which was personally signed by Thomas Talbott in 1855; a built-in wooden corner cabinet in the dining room; a kitchen ceiling of wood beams that were circular sawn; and kitchen cabinets that are dove-tailed together, the owners have made every effort to preserve the historic value of this property.

In 1987, the "Maryland Historical Trust" sent their "Historic Survey Team" to study the house in detail, at which time they completed the "State's Historic Site Inventory Form" and the property was placed on record with the "Maryland Historical Trust".

Directly outside in the side yard, the brick patio sits under the old sycamore tree and huge wisteria vine that wrapped itself around the sycamore tree more than a century ago, the two have learned to co-exist and have now become one.

"Visiting this property is both an experience as well as a walk back in time," said listing agent David Reecher of Fathom Realty. Located in the heart of Davidsonville's Historic District, the house sits on 1.67 acres, has over 2700 sq. ft. of indoor living space, 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The property is in excellent, move-in condition, and is being offered for sale for $675,000.

Sarah King At Yale U.

Sarah King of Davidsonville is a junior at Yale University and is on their field hockey team.  Her bio can be read at:  https://yalebulldogs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6376

You can read other articles about Sarah at:
https://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/2018/09/sarah-king-at-yale.html

Norman Anderson Passes Away

    Norman Craig Anderson of Davidsonville, Maryland passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home. He was 52. 
    He was born on December 22, 1966 in Edgewater, Maryland, the son of the late Norman Edward Anderson and Julie Catherine Hobbs of Hurlock, Maryland. Growing up in Edgewater, Norman graduated from South River High School. Cooking was a lifetime passion and he was a chef for much of his career. He took a break from being a chef and started his own business called Office Solutions. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved spending time with his family. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. 
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Megan Anderson of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Norman Anderson and Haley Anderson both of DeFuniak Springs, FL; four siblings, Sheri Kennedy of Hurlock, Michael Anderson of Bowie, MD, Debbie Anderson of Edgewater, MD, and Angie Anderson of Federalsburg. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Anderson. 
    A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:00a.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with the Reverend Michael Angeloni officiating. Burial will follow at Junior Order Cemetery in Preston. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00. Share memories with the family at www.framptom.com

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

A two story home  on 1.41 acre at 2606 Corleto Ct was sold by Roger Taylor, 

Trustee, to Theodore and Amy Lehman for $920,000

A two and one half story home on 3.27 acres at 2905 South Lake Drive 

was sold by David Gusky to Ross and Sarah Mills for $700,000.

Emily Carella at Old Dominion U.

    Emily Carella, daughter of Shana and Marc Carella  of Davidsonville is a junior at Old Dominion University and is on their swimming team.  The was also named to the Presidents Academic Honor Roll this past semester.
    You can read her bio at:
http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=211775722

Miss MD Pageant

DAVIDSONVILLE — The 80th annual Miss Maryland Agriculture Contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

Eligible participants of the contest include ladies between the ages of 16 and 19 who are Maryland Farm Bureau members in good standing. Contestants must first be named a Miss at the county level before competing in the state contest.

You can read more about the contest at:
https://www.myeasternshoremd.com/qa/community/news/th-miss-maryland-agriculture-to-be-selected-at-maryland-state/article_2bdd351d-4206-590c-9f7e-d8ffce5d02a0.html

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on 2.58 acres at 3650 Patuxent River Rd sold by Rachel Lagos to Nicholas and Colleen Neidig for $775,000.

2)   A one story home on 2.16 acres at 706 Peggy Stewart Court sold by Eric Rowe to Seth and Dawn Borden for $925,000.

Rt. 450 Closed This Weekend

    Work on culverts along Defense Highway will require the State Highway Administration to close the roadway again this weekend.

    Route 450 will shut down beginning at 11:45 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.

    The work should address some flooding in the area between Crownsville/South Haven road intersection and The Ridges Gateway east of the South River.

    Traffic will be rerouted to Route 50 and Davidsonville Road during the closures to replace four culverts over tributaries to Bacon Ridge Branch between the Crownsville Road/South Haven Road intersection and The Ridges Gateway.

Adam Zagami Passes Away

    Adam James Zagami, 70, died peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 2019 at his home.in Jacksonville, FL. 
    Born on October 30, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late Adam P. and Agnes L. Zagami, Adam was a graduate of Central High School in Seat Pleasant, MD and earned an engineering degree from the University of Colorado. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era. An entrepreneur, Adam owned and operated the Four Z's miniature horse farm in Davidsonville, MD, several other businesses over the years and, more recently, was in auto sales.
    In addition to his parents, Adam was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Zagami. He is survived by his loving wife, Synthia; two daughters, Nicole (Bill) Radford of Fleming Island, FL and Nancy (Mike) Haar of Orlando, FL; a stepdaughter, Michaelah Barcus of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Harry (Deborah) Zagami, Sr. of Chester, MD; two sisters, Joella Zagami (Gailen) David of Pensacola, FL and Tina Zagami (Kurt) Bender of Bowie, MD; his former wife, Sylvia Smith; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many extended family members.
    Friends are invited to celebrate Adam's life with his family on Sunday, August 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 19 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Burial will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. 

Ann Townshend Passes Away

    Ann K. Townshend, 94, a long-time resident of Davidsonville, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. 
    She was born on January 13, 1925, to the late Douglas and Elizabeth Linthicum and was a graduate of Southern Senior High in Harwood. Ann worked for the Office of the Commandant: Midshipman Personnel Office and Midshipmen Dispersing for more than 30 years. She was an active member of the Annapolis Yacht Club as well as the Elks of Annapolis. She loved to travel, especially going on cruises, entertaining, and enjoying time with her friends and family. Her pleasure was being with others. As her health declined, she chose to live at Encore in Ellicott City. 
    In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles Townshend. She is survived by her loving cousins; Beverly Burton of Woodstock, MD, Betty Thomas of Flint, TX and Patricia Wood of Edgewater; and Goddaughters Angela Hinson of Parkville, MD and Melissa Webster of Towson, MD. 
    Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ann's life on Friday, August 16 from 3 pm until 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 10 Am. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion UMC Cemetery in Harwood. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Historic D'ville Home For Sale

HISTORIC HOME FOR SALE: The first dated record of this historical home is Thomas Talbott's signature in 1855, written on the wood above the fireplace in the front parlor (now the living room). Thomas Talbott was the farm manager for Thomas Davidson (whom Davidsonville was named after), and he and his wife, Marian Talbott, lived in this house until 1863. . . . . . . . . The property is 844 W. Central Avenue in Davidsonville, also referred to as Talbott's Lot by the Maryland Historical Trust & the Historic Properties of Anne Arundel County. . . . . . . The original house was built in 1855 with a large addition added in 1905 - so this remarkable piece of history contains wood floors from both 1855 & 1905. As you walk through the front door into the first-floor parlor, the dark rich masculine staircase, with its incredible detail, becomes the center of attention. The ceiling is made of white beaded train car siding, and this room also has a lovely oriel window w/ seat for two, a gas stove and built in bookshelves. . . . . . . . . The living and dining rooms have original wood floors from 1855, and each room has its own fireplace, one being wood burning and the other is set to use gas. The dining room also has a built-in wood corner cabinet in remarkable condition. . . . . . . The charming kitchen features a ceiling of circular sawn wood beams, side walls paneled in pine, and the kitchen cabinets are solid wood - dove tailed together. . . . . . . . . A second staircase leads from the kitchen to the 2nd floor with its 5 bedrooms including the master. Another set of stairs leads to the 6th bedroom located on the 3rd floor, a large bedroom with walk-in closet / storage room. . . . . . . . . Modern conveniences have been added to this home with every effort to preserve its historical value ~ all windows have been upgraded; the home has been re-insulated and now has both central heat and air conditioning; the wood fireplace has been updated with a new liner and the roof was replaced in 2019. . . . . . . . The grounds are equally as impressive ~ the brick patio sits under the old sycamore tree & enormous wisteria vine that wrapped itself around the sycamore tree more than a century ago - the two have learned to co-exist together and have now become one. The manicured grounds (1.67 acres) also features a screened in gazebo and a new flagstone patio with fire-pit has just been added. There is a large workshop & 2 sheds connected to the house, and a rustic barn located at the far end of the property ~ large enough for two horses, chickens, or use as the current owners did, a wonderful playhouse for the kids. . . . . . . . . In addition, the location of this property is perfect if you have a home based business, as the current owners ran their law practice out of the house for many years. . . . . . . . If you have an interest in owning a historic home, don't miss seeing this amazing property. . . . . . . ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: The six-page State Historic Site Inventory Form from 1987, created by the Maryland Historical Trust, as well as The Story, detailing the history of the property.
Contact your Realtor for additional info or a showing.

Leave Of Absence

I have been away for ten days and unable to post news on this site.  I will be back at it today.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A two story home on 1.08 acre at 1268 Lavall Dr. sold by Michael Meinhold to Afrouz  Anderson and Abdolhamid Azari for $547,000

2)    A two story home on 1.20 acre at 1090 Galway Rd. sold by Victor and Ellen Moran to Bryan Duncan for $618,000.

Davidsonville Dance Club

http://www.davidsonvilledanceclub.org/dance_parties_even.php

National Night Out Aug. 6

On Aug. 6, National Night Out will be celebrated throughout the country.  The closest events to Davidsonville will be held at the Crofton Library, 1681 Riedel Rd., from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the Lula G. Scott Community Center, 6243 Shady Side Rd. in Shady Side. There will be food, beverages, ice cream, giveaways, children's games, contests, a K-9 demonstration and a bomb squad robot demonstration. There also will be free entertainment on two stages along with police and fire vehicles on display.