Pat Spencer At Northwestern U.

    Former Loyola U. lacrosse star Pat Spencer is playing basketball this year at Northwestern U.  Below is a link to an article about him and expectations for this season.
https://www.insidenu.com/2019/10/30/20938303/northwestern-mens-basketball-player-previews-guard-pat-spencer-loyola-tewaraaton-lacrosse

Susan Appleman Passes Away

Susan Louise Appleman, age 62, sied suddenly on October 5, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 

Susan was born on December 30, 1956 in Washington, DC to Gertrude and Alger Kerner.

 

She gained a B.S. in Computer Science at the University of Maryland in 1978. She worked in the Computer Science field up until her death. She married William Minor Appleman on October 6, 1979. They raised two sons and one daughter in Davidsonville Maryland. In 2014, Susan and husband Minor moved to Asheboro, North Carolina, which is their current residence.

 

Susan enjoyed gardening in her spare time and was a devoted conservationist, doing her part to save the planet. With 5 brothers and sisters, family gatherings were a special treat. Hiking, bike riding and exercise in general were a big part of her life.

 

Susan is survived by her husband, Minor; three children, Casey (Melissa), Amy and Dale, in addition to two grandchildren Adam and Emma. Susan is also survived by five brothers and sisters, Joseph (Donna), Teresa (Steve), Richard (Mary), Patricia (James), and Charles (Celeste).

 

A funeral service and reception will be held on November 2, 2019, 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 12700 Hall Shop Rd., Highland, MD

Haunted Bridge In Davidsonville?

You may want to avoid this bridge on Halloween night.  Or any other night. 
But best to visit it in the daytime as you will have to walk a good distance to it. 
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maryland/haunted-street-md/?fbclid=IwAR1PmU3Mhm7wZLR-BoLMDwLiKCQWPazCxcmVMmKx3CAqbQoJtrhIewWXT04

Auto Injury At Nudist Resort

DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. (AP) — A man has been injured in a golf cart crash at a nudist resort in Maryland.

Anne Arundel County fire spokesman Erik Kornmeyer tells The Capital that the man suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a trauma center in Baltimore. He says the injuries weren’t considered life threatening.

He says the man crashed into a tree Saturday afternoon, causing the cart to overturn. The man wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time. Kornmeyer says the man then called 911 from a building at the Maryland Health Society, where he was either visiting or staying.

Further details about the nature of the crash and the severity of the man’s injuries weren’t immediately available.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on 5.00 acres at 970 St. George Barber Rd sold by Larry Gage to Susan Polm for $600,000.

2)    A one story home on .71 acre at 3109 Beards Point Road sold by Jay and Tammi Bell to Nicholas Heim for $350,000.

Kaitlyn Kelly At Quinnipiac

    Kaitlyn Kelly, daughter of John and Karen Kelly of Davidsonville, is a junior at Quinnipiac U and is on their acrobatics and tumbling team.   Her bio can be read at:
https://gobobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7976

AA Co Police Take Back Drugs Oct. 26

EDGEWATER, MD — The Anne Arundel County Police Department will be on hand at the Southern District station, 35 Stephneys Ln., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist residents participating in the Oct. 26 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative.

People can anonymously hand over expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical-controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. Officers also show residents how its permanent drop boxes work that are installed at each district station and police headquarters. The drop boxes encourage the public to dispose of unused or unwanted medications year-round.

Participants can dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and discarding it directly into the disposal box. If an original container is submitted, the individual should remove any identifying information from the prescription label.

All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers will be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

Intravenous solutions, injectibles and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers. If an individual attempts to surrender an illicit controlled substance, law enforcement personnel should handle such material as abandoned property in accordance with department policy.

McKenzie Jamison At Salisbury U.

    McKenzie Jamison of Davidsonville is a freshman at Salisbury U. and is on their field hockey team.  Her bio can be read at:
https://www.suseagulls.com/sports/fh/2019-20/bios/jamison_mckenzie_3gk2

Driver Charged In D'ville Store Crash

    The car that crashed into a convenience store in Davidsonville had been reported stolen, Anne Arundel County police said Monday.

    Charges are pending against the driver, identified as Derrell Lamont Smith, 44, of Upper Marlboro, Marc Limansky, a police spokesman, wrote in an email.
   Zaheer Ahmed, manager of the store, said repairs to the small building are expected to take two to four weeks. The car came to rest completely inside the building.  “It was on top of the cash register,” he said.

Rebecca Fletcher A State Scholar

    Rebecca Fletcher of Davidsonville is a 2019 Horatio Alger State Scholar.
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/2019-state-scholars/

Joey Wiggins At Salisbury

    Joey Wiggins of Davidsonville is a sophomore at the University of Salisbury and is on their cross-country team.

Natalie Wachowiak LinkedIn Page

My name is Natalie Wachowiak from Davidsonville and I am currently obtain my certificate in Marketing from Anne Arundel Community College. Upon completion of my certificate from Spring 2019 I will be transferring to Towson University to obtain my Bachelors degree in Marketing. I currently hold my Serv Safe Certificate and also my TIPS Certification. I own my own company as well called NRoseProductions which is my photography and videography company

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-wachowiak-30219a174

D'ville Store Car Crash

It would appear that the car entered the store on the west side and nearly went through the entire store damaging the east side wall.

Jane Cobis Passes Away

    Jane E. Cobis, 94, passed away quietly on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 of natural causes after a lengthy resistance to leave her family and friends. 
    Her loving husband, John, acted as her caregiver throughout her battle, assisted by Hospice of the Chesapeake. Born on October 24, 1924 in Manhattan, NY to Edward and Mary Wolfersdorf, Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Edith McConville and her first husband, Paul Scott. Paul and Jane parented five children, James Scott, Mary Diane Hatley, Paula Felt, Jennifer Mathews and Regina Piazza. Those children blessed her with 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. After raising her children in District Heights, MD, Jane rejoined the workforce and enjoyed her second career as a valued administrative assistant with NASA, headquartered in Washington, DC, where she earned several employee recognition awards. She was very proud to have met several of our nation's astronauts and to have played a significant role on the NASA Advisory Council.           Friends are invited to celebrate Jane's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, October 24 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 Friday, October 25 at 10 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences may be made online at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Pam O'Brien Named To SEC Honor

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced their weekly cross country honors on Tuesday afternoon, as redshirt freshman Pamela O'Brien was named SEC Women's Freshman of the Week for her performance in the women's 5k race at the FSU Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The nod serves as Pamela O'Brien's first SEC honor in her time with the blue and orange.

O'Brien, a native of Davidsonville, Md., notched her second career top-10 finish at the FSU Invitational, finishing in eighth place with a collegiate-best time of 18:00.4 in the women's 5k race. The performance served as O'Brien's third personal-best performance in a row, as she was one of four Gators to finish in the race's top 10 in guiding the Gators to a first-place team finish at the meet.

O'Brien's time of 18:00.4 serves as the eighth fastest 5k time among women's freshman SEC runners.

The Gators return to the course next Friday, November 1, for the 2019 SEC Championships, hosted in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky.

Her bio can be read at:   https://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=11875

George Anderson Has Passed Away

    George William Anderson, Jr., a 35-year resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Annapolis. 
    Born on August 20, 1929 in New York City to the late George and Edith Anderson, George graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he became a proud Marine for life. After serving in the Korean War and attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel, George earned a master's degree in education administration. He and his wife, Eleanor, then moved to Maryland where he pursued a forty-year career as an educator with the Prince George's County Public Schools. Those who knew George will always remember him for his positive, easy going manner and, of course, his ability to spin a good yarn. He will be missed by many. 
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Anderson. George is survived by his children, Kathy (Glenn) Larson, William (Ann), Robert (Kendy) and George Anderson, III; his ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. 
    The family will have a celebration of life ceremony at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to, On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue Foundation, 3601 Margaret Ct., Chesapeake, VA 23321.

Car Crashed Into D'ville Store

UPDATE - #AACoFD | per the AACoFD on Twitter ... Vehicle into the #Davidsonville Country Market, 801 Central Ave W around 12:47 a.m. | mid 50's male driver was removed in about 90 minutes | transported by @MDSP helicopter to the trauma center at UM Prince George's w/ possibly life-threatening injuries. (Pic courtesy of AACoFD)

A Baltimore Sun report says that this was a suspected stolen vehicle.

Recent Davidsonvillle Home Sales

1)    A two story home on .9 acre at 2604 Howard Grove Road sold by Rickey Dickens to Christi and Respicius Batamula for $740,000.

2)    A two story home on 2.28 acres at 2908 South Lake Drive sold by Lynda Wilson to Dabney and Kristopher Keith for $650,000.

Rt. 450 To Be Closed Again

DAVIDSONVILLE, MD — During the weekend of Oct. 25, a section of MD 450 between Ridges Gateway and Crownsville Road/South Haven Road will be closed to allow crews to install new, larger reinforced concrete pipes that will help accommodate a greater volume of water during heavy rains.

The closure will begin at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and run through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28. During the temporary closure, motorists will be detoured to US 50/US 301 (John Hanson Highway) and MD 424 (Davidsonville Road.) Approximately 8,000 motorists travel on this section of Defense Highway every day, so motorists are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.

Mason Reinhart At Catholic University

   Mason Reinhart of Davidsonville is a junior at Catholic University and is on their soccer team.  His bio can be read at:
http://www.catholicathletics.com/sports/msoc/2019-20/bios/reinhart_mason_2je6

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on 7.08 acres at 989 Wayson Way sold by Kenneth Sweet, Sr., to Kevin Lock for $799,977,

2)    A two story home without basement on 9.54 acres at 3839 Wayson Road sold by Clayton Rogers to Donald and Pamela Smart for $1,295,000.

Grace EP Celebrates 25 Years

Join us this fall when Grace EP Church will celebrate 25 years as a church sharing God's grace in South County and beyond. Family and friends are invited to both these special events to celebrate with us 25 years of God's grace.

On Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 pm, kids young and old will enjoy backyard games at this 25 Year Homecoming Hoedown. After supper a live band will play and you can follow the caller's lead for folk dancing, or join the circle around the firepit for s'mores and fellowship.

Chili supper Backyard games Watermelon Mac-n-cheese Firepit S'mores

Then, on Sunday, November 10th at 9:30 am, Dan Smith, the founding pastor of Grace EP Church, will preach and the gathering will enjoy a Fellowship Meal together immediately after the worship service. With special guests Will LaRose and Steve Meyerhoff and special music.

Grace Moore at Dickenson College

    Grace Moore is a sophomore at Dickenson College and is on their soccer team.
    Her bio can be read at:    https://www.dickinsonathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/bios/moore_grace_zfc4

Emma Moore At Dickenson College

    Emma Moore is a senior at Dickenson College and is on their soccer team.  Her bio can be read at:  https://www.dickinsonathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/bios/moore_emma_pja2

Y Worry Farm

Be the first to pick the patch this Saturday, October 5th!

Through October we’ll be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-6pm. 

Later in the month we’ll be adding some weekdays (TBD). 

Hope to see you out on the farm!

feeling excited at Y Worry Farm, Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Shoppe.

D'ville Man Dies In Outer Banks

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (AP) — A Maryland man who died Thursday after swimming in North Carolina’s Outer Banks is the third person found dead in the surf there in the last week.

The Virginian-Pilot reports that the 51-year-old victim from Davidsonville, Maryland, was seen floating face down in the surf Thursday at about 3 p.m. His name was not released.

Nags Head Ocean Rescue responded and tried unsuccessfully to revive him.

Molly Coyle At College of Charleston

    Molly Coyle,  daughter of Steven and Camela Coyle of Davidsonville. is a senior at the College of Charleston and is on their equestrian team.  Her bio can be read at:    https://cofcsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4418

DUMC 175th Anniversary

    The Davidsonville United Methodist Church is approaching the official 175th Anniversary! To celebrate they are throwing a fancy Gala and  want you to be there! .
     The Gala will be held at the Byzantium Banquet Hall in Annapolis, Saturday, November 2nd at 5 PM. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. There will be appetizers, dinner, a program, and lots of celebrating! So, break out your fancy cocktail dresses and suits. You do NOT want to miss this! .
    Please share this with anyone who may have moved away form the area, we would love this celebration to include anyone who has ever been a member of DUMC.  For planning purposes, tickets must be purchased by October 13th.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

A one story home on 1.30 acre at 3490 Constellation Dr. sold by Charlotte Taylor to Kenneth and Barbara Sweet for $642,000.

A two story home on .46 acre at 1316 Anglesey Dr. sold by Big Bison Homes Martin and Jessica Keogh for $699,000.

Cassandra Letorre At Greenmount

    Cassandra Letorre, daughter of  Cynthia and Jonathan Letorre  of Davidsonville is a junior at Greenmount College and is on their soccer team.    Her bio can be read at:    https://greensborocollegesports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/cassandra-latorre/5439

Alyssia Yates At Palm Beach Atlantic

   Alyssia Yates,  daughter of Kim and Rod Yates of Davidsonville, was a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic this past spring and was on their lacrosse team.  Her bio can be read at:    https://pbasailfish.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3951