Gator Day Canceled

The Gator Day Spring Carnival scheduled for May 2 has been canceled because of the Covid 19 pandemic.
https://gatorday.org/

Recent Davidsonvile Home Sale

Recent Davidsonville home sales include a two story home on .50 acre at 3231 Homewood Road sold by US Bank Trust to Peter Nevell and Megan Kinsey for $679,600

Two Injured In ATV Accident

DAVIDSONVILLE, MD — A 25-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries in an all-terrain vehicle accident Tuesday in Davidsonville. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. According to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, two adults with passengers were driving two ATVs in the 1600 block of Rossback Road.

The individuals who sustained injuries were flown by medevac helicopter to R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The two other people involved in the accident did not need medical attention at the hospital, the department stated.

Leonteen Hockett Passes Away

    Leonteen Hockett, 85, of Severna Park, MD passed away on April 24, 2020 at her residence. Leonteen was born in Wayne County, NC, raised in Winston-Salem and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School. 
    She also has lived in Wilmington, NC, Annapolis and Davidsonville, MD. Leonteen was a secretary for Anne Arundel County Board of Education. She enjoyed painting, drawing and participating in church activities. Leonteen was married to Fred Hockett on October 1, 1955, Fred passed in 2012. 
    She was the loving mother of Lynn Zephir (Bill) of Millersville, MD and Jennifer Snyder (Mark) of Lewes, DE. She was the dear grandmother of Christopher Madden (Carey), Sean Madden, Brittany Clay (Adam), Alexsandra Campbell (Zachary), Kristen Zimmerman (Paul) and Steven Snyder (Emily). Leonteen was also great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren.      Burial Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence Center, 930 Point Pleasant Rd. Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com

Farmer's Market Has Food

    With shortages at the local grocery stores, local farmers are still selling their products at the local Farmer;s Market.    Read about it at and see numerous pictures at:
    https://www.capitalgazette.com/coronavirus/ac-cn-farmers-market-20200426-pkhst5ngjjh5bg7u6a5ut37spe-story.html

Enzo Tannozzini Passes Away

Enzo Tannozzini, age 98, of Davidsonville passed away 4/10/2020.  You can see his obituary at:
https://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/md/davidsonville/enzo-tannozzini-10753629

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)  A two story home on .46 acres at 3203 Homewood Rd sold by Joseph Edmondson to Brandon and  Maya Voss for $807,00.

2)  A one story home on .34 acre at 1508 Patuxent Manor Rd. sold by Douglas O'Connor to Bryan and Emily Kritis for $386,000.

Georgianna F. Amini-Majdi Passes Away

    On April 13, 2020 Georgianna F. Amini-Majdi passed away peacefully at her residence in Davidsonville, Maryland.   Born on February 20, 1920 in Iran, Mrs. Amini recently celebrated her 100th Birthday. 
    She was the beloved wife of the late Ahmad Amini, the devoted mother of the late John (Bijan) Menner, and a wonderful friend to all whose lives she touched. In addition to being a thoughtful and caring soul, Mrs. Amini possessed a terrific sense of humor. Although she passed away during a time of global uncertainty, Mrs. Amini truly enjoyed traveling the world and lived a full life as a wonderful and strong woman. She will be missed by many.
     A celebration of Mrs. Amini's life may be held at a later date.

Joyce Casey Passes Away

    Joyce Marie Casey passed into the Lord's loving arms on April 15, 2020. 
    Her brother Eddie and her parents, Cora and Ed Marshall, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Rory, their son Daniel and wife Allison, and grandsons Aiden and Declan. 
    Joyce grew up in New Rochelle, NY, and in Bowie MD, where she graduated from Bowie High School in 1973. Joyce's Program Administration career with NASA included work with Bendix Field Engineering, OAO Corp., Loral AeroSys and Lockheed Martin. She also provided administrative support to AMVETS National Service Organization. Joyce was an entrepreneur. 
    She was well known at the Anne Arundel County Farmer's Market for her home-grown flowers and herbs, and baked goods – turning her Davidsonville home into a gardening center and bakery. White pizza and Stromboli were her trademark baked items. She also loved crafting scrapbooks and greeting cards with her friends, and making dolls. Her culinary skills were also well-known and much appreciated by her friends and family – always 'over-the-top' at family functions and friendly meals.        In 1998, when they moved from Bowie, Joyce and Rory joined the Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, Md. There, they enjoy the love and fellowship with the parish family and ministries, and especially spiritual enrichment guided by Father Andy Aaron. Joyce also leaves behind many friends, her Marshall family and Lawton family cousins, and her loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their families. She also loved her puppies. Due to the prevailing pandemic environment and restrictions, a Catholic Mass and memorial celebration will be held later, when family and friends can gather freely. Please leave an email address at the below site, so we can contact you with those arrangements.
    https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/capitalgazette/obituary.aspx?n=joyce-casey&pid=196055999&fhid=11663&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ObitMessenger_Results_PowerInbox_0819&utm_content=ObituaryURL&sfmc_id=10043488

Horse Industry Shut Down

The MD horse industry has taken a big hit during the C-19 epidemic.   A good portion of that industry is located in this county.  To read about how the industry is affected,  go to:
https://www.capitalgazette.com/coronavirus/ac-cn-horses-barns-coronavirus-20200419-fqakmv64qndwfloup553whzlaa-story.html

There are a number of pictures of Maria Mathews and the Hunter Ridge Stables at Bridgefield Farm in Davidsonville

Charlotte Asher-Rogers Passes Away

    Charlotte "Sissy" Marie Asher-Rogers passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on April 19, 2020. Charlotte was born on October 18, 1943 in Annapolis, Maryland. 
    She attended Annapolis High School and was in the graduating class of 1961. Charlotte and her husband James were married in 2010. She worked as a Deli Clerk at Safeway in Edgewater, MD. When Charlotte wasn't attending church at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville, she enjoyed gardening, crocheting and traveling. 
    Charlotte is survived by her loving and devoted husband James M. Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Frances E. Asher, brothers, Robert H., Kenneth E. and James L. Asher and grandparents, Charlotte Crutchley and Edward A. Asher. 
    There will be a private visitation at Lasting Tributes Cremation & Funeral Care on Saturday, April 25, 2020 with a private graveside at Hope Chapel Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now and The American Cancer Fund www.americancancerfund.org/donate/fight-cancer-in-america

Gator Spring Carnival (Canceled)

The 3rd Annual Gator Day Spring Carnival is planned for Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Davidsonville Park, depending on COVID-19 restrictions.

Athletic competitions and clinics, carnival games, music, vendors, food trucks, silent auction and Gator gear!

Pastrana Helps AA Co Schools

With the COVID-19 outbreak causing schools around the country to shut down, there are millions of children taking classes through video chatting platforms. However, this method of learning is not readily available to everyone. In order to help some of those that can't learn with a computer, action sports star Travis Pastrana is helping his mother deliver educational materials.

The man who helped create Nitro Circus posted a video on his Instagram account Monday that showed him and his mother sitting in a Subaru. He explained that he was on an important mission to help educate children. Although his role was mostly as a driver. He was serving as a chauffeur for the day while his mother delivered the necessary educational packets.

To read the complete article,  go to:    https://popculture.com/sports/2020/04/14/travis-pastrana-helping-mom-deliver-schoolwork-coronavirus/

Face Coverings Required In AA Co

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — All shoppers entering retail stores in Anne Arundel County must wear face coverings starting Wednesday after County Executive Steuart Pittman and Anne Arundel Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman issued an order for public safety. Also, employees at retail stores must wear face coverings, stores must limit the number of customers inside to allow for social distancing, and end all self-service food.

Charles Connors Killed on March 8

    Charles Daniel Connors III,  who often worked at the Killarney House restaurant in Davidsonville during his short life, was stabbed to death on March 8, reportedly in a dispute over a girl friend.
    Charlie, as the 21 year old was known to most, was stabbed repeatedly outside the Happy Harbor Waterfront Restaurant and Bar in Deale March 8. He died on the way to a trauma center that night.
    You can read the details in a long article about Charlie at:
https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/crime/ac-cn-charlie-connors-20200410-pfpnptjp7rg2zhcqi7zo6yquca-story.html
    His obituary can be read at:  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/charles-connors-obituary?pid=195666491

COVID 19 Rumor Control For MD

Get the latest info on the Virus and what the rumors are.
https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-rumor-control?fbclid=IwAR2Y_pDvvWuVVVD3VGuDIm8w2R3SWNQfl-bbsNC8-XCSVkmksNTut4Hx4Wk

Gun Raffle May 16

AA Co Has 505 COVID 19 Cases

 As of Thursday morning, Anne Arundel County has a total of 505 positive new coronavirus cases according to the Maryland Department of Health. The state has 6,185 confirmed cases and 138 deaths. More than 1,340 people have been hospitalized.

Elmer Sappington Passes Away

    Elmer Hamilton Sappington died peacefully in his sleep in Frederick, MD on April 7, 2020 at the age of 84.
    Elmer is survived by his daughter, Deborah; son-in-law, Joseph; grandchildren, Kerrie, Emily, Joseph; great grandchild, Samuel and sisters Sylvia and Betty. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his son, Gary, his parents and two brothers. 
    Elmer was born on December 21, 1935 in Annapolis MD. He lived in Severna Park, MD where he married Patricia. He worked with his brother, Henry, at Sappington's Marina in the boat repair portion of the business. He moved with his wife and their two children to Davidsonville, MD into their dream house-a six acre farmette. He proceeded to make many additions and improvements to the property which included adding a pole barn and horse stables. Over the years the family lived with many animal family members including dogs, cats, horses and goats. Elmer was accomplished in his ability to fix almost anything. He and Patricia were also avid antique shoppers and collectors. He was an active member of the local Ruritan and steam and tractor organizations throughout Maryland. Over the past four years he has lived in Frederick, MD so he could be near his daughter who took over his care as his health declined. 
    Due to COVID19 restrictions, all services will be private. Because of Elmer's love of animals, memorial donations may be made in his name to a local animal rescue shelter.

Estelle Grimes Hall Passes Away

    Estelle "Essie" Grimes Hall passed away peacefully at age 98 on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Crownsville. 
    She was born in 1921 on a farm in Sudley, MD, to the late Oscar and Etta Grimes. As a young child, she moved to Hill Dale Farm in Davidsonville, and later graduated from Annapolis High School. She married John D. Hall Sr., a mariner for Exxon. They had two children, John Jr. and Rich. She spent the rest of her life in the Annapolis area, often in the company of her beloved extended family and many friends. An active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Annapolis, she also loved gardening, travelling, and photography. After her husband's retirement, they moved to Heritage Harbour where she was an enthusiastic participant in the community's activities.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; a son John Jr. (Megan); and four siblings Glover (Doris), Margaret (Edward), Helen (Kenneth), and Oscar F. (Jean). Essie leaves behind a large and loving family, including her son Rich (Pam); six grandchildren Andy, Katie, Lindsay (Brian), Cory (Sally), Drew, and Emma; and many nieces and nephews. 
    Due to the current pandemic, her service will be held at a future date at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions to her memory can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401. Online guestbook available at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Evelyn Africa Passes Away

    Evelyn Janice Africa, 101, a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, died April 3, 2020.     Born in Annapolis on October 20, 1918, she graduated from Millersville Normal School. After working for many years on the family farm in Davidsonville, she then worked at Sears in Annapolis as a sales clerk for 12 years before retiring. Evelyn was a lifelong member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Crownsville, where she was very active and involved on numerous committees. She was also a member of the Davidsonville Homemakers Club and she enjoyed sewing, gardening and freezing and canning fruits and vegetables. 
    Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Janet Reno of Odenton, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Africa, a son, David Africa, and seven siblings. Interment is private. 
    A memorial service will be held at a future date at St. Stephen's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1110 St. Stephen's Church Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hardestyfuneralhome.com.

Article About Martin Zehner

There is a nice long article about recently deceased Davidsonville farmer Martin Zehner at:
https://www.capitalgazette.com/opinion/columns/ac-ce-column-peter-parker-20200404-skawxi7uqzhfxbehcn6qm6cipy-story.html

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on 1.08 acre at 1276 Lavall Drive sold by Anthony Martin to Brian Pucella and Violeta Calzado for $417,000.

2)    A one story home without basement on 1.02 acre at 1301 Lavalle Drive sold by James Hoeferkamp to James Sigler and Nicole Gossiaux.

COVID 19 Topics

An interesting article about some of the side effects of COVID 19

http://digitaledition.capitalgazette.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?edid=e2fbc3fc-31d3-4f12-b07f-c2d36b4a5e8d

COVID 19 in MD

As of Thur morning,  MD had 2331 cases of COVID 19 with 36 deaths so far.  A. A. Co has 206 cases as of this morning.    The number of cases daily is on an upward curve with more new cases than the day before.

Davidsonville Restaurants

According to their website,  the Harvest Thyme Tavern is open for carry out business.  Their web site and menu is at:
https://www.harvestthymetavern.com/food

The Killarney House is closed at the present time.  They have a notice to the public dated April 1 that you can read on their web site at:
https://www.killarneyhousepub.com/