Richard Aldridge Passes Away

    We are sad to announce that on July 29, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Richard Lee Aldridge of Davidsonville, Maryland, born in Cumberland, Maryland. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 

    He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Charles Howard Aldridge and Ruth Aldridge (Pitzer) of Virginia; his wife Patricia Aldridge (Houchens); his siblings, Nancy Hedgelen (Bud), Jane Farrow and Gary Aldridge; his children, Tracy Baker (Bobbie), Krista Aldridge, Kimberly Aldridge and Mark Richard Aldridge (Salima); and his step-children, Rob Gregory (Jessica), David Gregory (Kimberly) and Michael Gregory (Lakeisha). He was also cherished by 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 5 nieces.

    A reception will be held on Sunday, August 2nd 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Beall Funeral 

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1) A split foyer home on 1.04 acre at 729 Petersburg was sold by Elisa Fawcett to Daniel and Laura Morrossey for $472,000.

2)  A two story home on 1.18 Acre at 2002 Cortland Rd was sold by Joel and Elizabeth Bakal to Sam Kubam for $795,000.

Regina Manganello Passes Away

    Regina M. Manganello, "Jean", 78, of Edgewater, MD, died peacefully at her home, on July 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. 

    Jean was born in Virginia and attended Strayer Business School. Jean worked for the Dept. of Defense at the former Bethesda Naval Hospital. In recent years she worked at A-1 Moving Company and for South River Marina. Jean was involved with the Lazarus committee at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, where she was an active member. Her interests included gardening, cooking, and beach vacations with family.

   Jean was preceded in death by her husband Phillip (Maggie) S. Manganello, and her parents, George and Margaret MacDonald. She is survived by her sister Midge Hollon and her husband Larry, one daughter, Phyllis (Bill) Weaver. She was known as Nana to Taylor, Payton, and Garrett. She is also survived by numerous other family members and friends.     Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jean's life on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, from 2 pm until her funeral service begins at 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be made at KalasFuneralHomes.com.

Mary Whittington

    Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Whittington, 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Louisville, KY, surrounded by her daughters on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. 

    Born March 8, 1929, in Washington, DC, to the late Robert Eli Garner and Bertie Virginia (Ford) Garner, she graduated from Surrattsville High School. Following high school, Betty worked as a clerk for the U.S. Census Bureau. She later went to work at Ross Jewelers in Washington, DC for 11 years before becoming a health aide for the Prince George's County Board of Education for the remaining 21 years of her career. She was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church, The Women's Club of Annapolis at Heritage Harbour, DESA, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. Betty enjoyed reading, word searches, volunteering, and spending time with her family and friends. 

    She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Joseph Melvin Whittington; and a brother (infant), Robert Edward Garner. Betty is survived by two daughters, Darlene (Peter) Whittington-Ward of Annapolis, MD and Joanne (Rick) Nance of Louisville, KY; two grandchildren, Joseph Robert Ward of Annapolis, MD and Jennifer Elizabeth Nance of Louisville, KY; four sisters-in-law, Esther (John) Kelly, Dolores (Bob) Schuchart, Lorraine Whittington, and Nina Whittington; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 

    Friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on July 30 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Friday, July 31 at noon. Interment will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, c/o St. Vincent de Paul Society, P.O. Box 130, Davidsonville, MD 21035. An online guestbook is available at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Covid-19 Knocks Bayhawks Out Of MLL Tourney

https://digitaledition.capitalgazette.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?edid=2fa02462-6282-4509-8824-f646bb0a0a04

Travis Pastrana Back To NASCAR

Travis Pastrana made a name for himself in the X Games and action sports world, but never truly caught on to NASCAR during his stint in stock cars. Three years after his last NASCAR race, he is back. On Thursday, Pastrana announced he will drive the #40 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in Saturday’s Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway July 25, 2020. It will be his first NASCAR start since 2017

https://speedsport.com/nascar/truck-series/pastrana-returning-to-nascar-at-kansas/

Travis finished 22nd of the 37 trucks running in the race

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A 2 story home on .50 acre at 1322 Anglesey Dr sold by James and Brenda Lilly to Kenneth and Lisa Houck for $770,000.

2)    A 2 story home on 1.25 acre at 3412 Blandford Way sold by Larry and Karen Thomas to Clay and Karen Haggard for $965,000.

South River Fall Sports Registration

Press release from South River High School:
July 20, 2020For All Athletic Team Information, Visit: southriverathletics.org

Fall Sports Tryouts Begin August 12

On-Line Registration for Participation in Athletics

Sign Ups for Fall Sports IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

School Leaders Decide Fall Semester Online

    With coronavirus cases spiking in Anne Arundel County, school leaders decided that classes will remain completely online for the entirety of the fall semester. Anne Arundel County Public Schools announced the decision with a Monday afternoon press release.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on .35 acre at 3731 Nile Rd was sold by Christine Kivett to Susan Canter for $355,000.

2)    A two story home without basement on .92 acre at 706 Petersburg Rd. was sold by Jeffrey Wilson to Walter and Nancy Cruz for $525,000.

World Class in D'Ville

Here is an excellent article about the Harvest Thyme restaurant in Davidsonville.
https://whatsupmag.com/dining/the-taste/world-class-in-davidsonville/

Carroll Gray Passes Away

Carroll Gray of Galesville Md. passed away on Sunday, July 12,2020. A public viewing will be held at Union Memorial United Methodist Church located at 3328 Davidsonville Rd, Davidsonville Md 21035 on Tuesday, July 21st from 9-11. Private Funeral and Interment to follow.

Mazza Gets 2 Goals, 1 Assist In Win

    It was a  hot and humid Saturday in Annapolis with temperatures nearing  100 degrees as Major League Lacrosse started their 2020 season with a  week long tournament format,  replacing their 2020 season that would normally start in late May.

    Bayhawk rookie midfielder Jon Mazza, a Davidsonville resident who played at Towson U., scored two goals and an assist in the  Bayhawk's 16-11 win over the Philadelphia Barrage in the opening game of the tournament on Saturday in Annapolis.

Maloof & Mazza In MLL Tournament

    Of the athletes set to play in the Major League Lacrosse League tournament July 18-26, many hail from Anne Arundel County, including and not limited to: Grant Maloof from Davidsonville (Chesapeake Bayhawks), Brian Phipps (Bayhawks), who coaches Archbishop Spalding boys lacrosse, Nick Manis (Bayhawks), who went to Severn, and Jon Mazza, who hails from Davidsonville and will begin his MLL career with the Philadelphia Barrage.
    The tournament will be played without fans in the stands.
    You can read more about this tournament at:    https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/ac-cs-mll-tournament-locals-20200716-54lagmqdlnfurciyiqq4zmltiq-story.html

Trash Collection

Put these items in curbside trash containers for the landfill instead of recycling bins:
Trash
Styrofoam
Fabric and clothing
Electronic devices
Ceramics and dishes
Motor oil containers
Light bulbs and broken glass
  Take household hazardous waste to the Millersville Landfill, 389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD, or to the Southern Recycling Center, 5400 Nutwell-Sudley Road, West River. Non-meat food waste should be composted.
  After coronavirus restrictions are lifted, take clean dry plastic grocery bags and clean food wrap to the grocery store that accepts them: zip-lock bags, bread bags, newspaper sleeves. During the shutdown, we have been inflicted with a superabundance of plastic grocery bags, as check-out clerks are not allowed to touch customers’ reusable grocery bags. Please contact the Bureau of Waste Management Services Customer Service at (410) 222-6100 for answers to your questions or concerns.

John Toney Passes Away

    John "J.B." Blaine Toney, 91, of Davidsonville, MD passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2020. 

    He was born on May 18, 1929 in North Carolina to the late Blaine and Villa Toney. Before settling in Maryland he served in the U.S. Army. J.B. lived in Davidsonville for 53 years. He farmed with the help of his two sons and also worked as a brick mason. J.B. was a member of First Baptist Church of Edgewater, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the Farm Bureau. J.B. also enjoyed fishing, hunting, ballroom dancing, gardening, and growing vegetables. In addition to his parents J.B. was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Toney. 

    He is survived by his children, Michael Toney, Eddie Toney, Brenda Bassford, and Cindy Stroup all of Davidsonville; nine grandchildren, Michael Toney, Jr of Lothian, MD, Bryan Bassford, Shane, Nicholas, Thomas, Loren and Heaven Stroup, Amber Toney, and Crystal Ditch all of Davidsonville; six great grandchildren. 

    A visitation for J.B. will held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 11 am until his service begins at 12:30 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment to follow Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. On line condolences may be left at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Linda Kreunen Passes Away

Linda Kreunen, 73, of Davidsonville, Maryland, passed away on June 27, 2020. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on July 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Relyea Dan and Jennie (Donnel) Boone and sister to the late Svlvia Ayers, the late Danny Boone, and brother David (Missy) Boone.

Linda was married to Calvin John Kreunen for 54 years and was blessed with two children, the late Adam Christian (Chris) Kreunen and Kimberly Faith Evans. She is also survived by her son-in-law Sean Evans; daughter-in-law Beth Freeman; and six amazing grandchildren who called her Grandy: Evey, Bekah, Kristi, Keri, CJ, and Jonathan. Linda also referred to Dan and Rachel Nash as her children-in-love, and she received great joy from being called Mama Kreunen by Hannah, James, Caleb, Esther, Abby, Naomi, Becky, and Hope. She was also known as Aunt Dada or Aunt Linda by many nieces and nephews.

Linda was a member of Bridge Church in Annapolis for many years and recently attended Sovereign Grace Church. She had a positive impact in so many places including Harvest Church of God in Edgewater, Cornerstone Church in Bowie, and New Life Assembly in Odenton.

The joy of her life was being with and caring for those she loved, especially her family. She often said that seeing her grandchildren was life giving. Her life was spent looking for ways to reach out and care for others and to share the love of Jesus with them. Linda was genuinely interested in getting to know and bless everyone she met. She became a mom to many. Linda spent many years visiting and ministering to those in prison and in the hospital, and she studied to become a licensed minister. She also invited others to join her at home for Bible study and prayer. In her earlier years, she worked as a teacher and teachers’ aide in private and public schools. She received her bachelor's degree from Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas. One of her treasured memories was that she graduated from college the same year as her mother.

Linda loved to garden, to read good books, to go out with friends or relax and enjoy sitting on the back porch. She was truly an inspiration and blessing to many, and the impact she had on those around her will carry on in their hearts.

$501,000,000 Attempted Theft

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Fraudsters tried to swindle Maryland out of $501 million worth of unemployment claims, Gov. Larry Hogan said at a Wednesday press conference. The widespread scam used the stolen identities of 47,500 people from 12 different states.

Maryland blocked the fraudulent claims, saving the state a half a billion dollars. Hogan said this was an large-scale, organized criminal act.

The Maryland Department of Labor caught the fraud over the weekend of July 4 when it noticed an influx of out-of-state residents applying for Maryland's unemployment insurance. These identities were not stolen from Maryland's unemployment database, Hogan emphasized. The stolen identities came from previous federal breaches, he said.

Hogan said the identities of people who filed for unemployment insurance in Maryland were not compromised. Anybody who fears their information was stolen should email ui.fraud@maryland.gov

Flea Market Sat. 7/18

St Andrews  church 4 wallace manor rd edgewater 7am-1pm   443 569 2290

Over 5,000  items,furniture,linens,glassware,crystal,electric appliances,1,000 pieces of nice clothes for baby,kids,women and men,shoes,gardening,tools,electric tools,20 framed pictures,caning sets,caning jars,pots n pans,dining room chairs,antique chairs,antique scales,picture frames, 600 books 25 cents each,plumbing supplies,lots of brand new items,suitcases,nautical,10 lamps,craft stuff,kids toys,puzzles,fabric,Ravens,Redskins,Under armer,2 Gravity Chairs outdoor Carex Premium Rolling Walker,Antique White Wicker Furniture,3 Bar Stools,5 dining room chairs,Kitchen table and chairs,hutch,bookcases,2 dressers,antique humpback trunk,bistro table,Stainless Steel Prep Station with meal prep station and can opener,3 Antiques Oil Railroad Dietz Lanturns,OVER 600 BOOKS,
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C-19 Increases In MD

Maryland reported Tuesday its largest daily increase in coronavirus hospitalizations since late May.

The state's health department is now reporting 415 hospitalizations. That's an increase of 29 patients over the prior day. Before Tuesday, the largest single-day increase was recorded on May 26, with 39 new patients.

In a tweet Tuesday morning, Gov. Larry Hogan urged residents to wear face coverings and social distance.

As of Tuesday, there have been 74,260 positive infections. That's an increase of 733 new cases overnight.

Eight more deaths were also added Tuesday, pushing the state's fatality count to 3,202.

That new total, however, does not include the 132 others who deaths were linked to the virus, but never confirmed by a lab test. They are considered "probable deaths" — and will not be added to the official total until officials can confirm the cause of death.

Annual DACA Election

From the DACA Villager
The annual meeting did not take place in June, nor in July.
Rather than wait to see if the general membership
is willing to come out in August, the Board has
decided to conduct a vote by email for those who have
it, and by USPS mail vote for those who do not use
email. After this Villager is delivered by USPS, postcard
ballots will be mailed to 39 non-email users, with a
three-week time limited deadline for reply. We must
conduct a vote for officers and board members For the
first time, all members will have the opportunity to vote
without attending an annual meeting.
All officers must be elected to a one-year term. The
incumbent officers (Bruce Stein, Ed Woods, Gail
Enright, and Brian Stanton) have agreed to serve another
term, and volunteers may be nominated. The Board of
Directors will have four slots open in the term to June
2023. Jeff Bishop, Kate Fox, and Wayne Reid have
volunteered to continue in place through June 2023.
DACA needs a volunteer to fill the vacant slot formerly
held by Martin Zehner.

31 D'ville Companies Receive PPP

As Covid -19 spread throughout the country earlier this year, many companies struggled to survive. Hoping to save jobs during the outbreak, the federal government launched an effort to help businesses pay their employees and avoid layoffs called the Paycheck Protection Program. Most loans were worth less than $150,000, but the U.S. SBA announced all the companies that were awarded more than that threshold, including 31 Davidsonville companies

$1-2 million   CONTRACTORS PRECAST CORP

$1-2 million   HOMESTEAD GARDENS INC

$350,000-1 million  A1C PARTNERS LLC

$350,000-1 million  C.T. ELECTRICAL CORP.

$350,000-1 million  CDS MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC

$350,000-1 million  COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC

$350,000-1 million  E-LANDSCAPE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS LLC.

$350,000-1 million  GILL GRILLING CO LLC

$350,000-1 million  JJJ PARTNERSHIP

$350,000-1 million  NISSINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

$350,000-1 million  POOLE MECHANICAL CORPORATION

$350,000-1 million  STATE WIDE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE INC

$350,000-1 million  SUNNY ACRES LANDSCAPING INC

$150,000-350,000  BCG INC

$150,000-350,000  CHESAPEAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC

$150,000-350,000  CONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICES, INC.

$150,000-350,000  CUSTOM CUTS LAWN AND LANDSCAPE INC

$150,000-350,000  DAVIDSONVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC

$150,000-350,000  DOGWOOD ACRES PET RETREAT, INC.

$150,000-350,000  DOWD CONTRACTING CORP

$150,000-350,000  ELEMENTS OF MARYLAND INC.

$150,000-350,000  FEDERAL FIRE PROTECTION CORP

$150,000-350,000  FIRST CALL PLUMBING, INC.

$150,000-350,000  KCL SERVICES INC

$150,000-350,000  MID-ATLANTIC ASPHALT, INC

$150,000-350,000  OWENS COMFORT SYSTEMS INC

$150,000-350,000  RENDITIONS WASHINGTON DC, LLC

$150,000-350,000  TECHNOLOGY TALENT NETWORK LLC

$150,000-350,000  THIRSTY LIZARD LTD

$150,000-350,000  VISTA PRO LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC

$150,000-350,000  WOODDELL AND PASSARO DENTAL GROUP LLC

DACA Scholarship Award For 2020-2021

The Board of Directors of the Davidsonville Area Civic
Association reviewed Lainagail Greason’s application
and voted unanimously to grant her an award toward her
expenses this fall. Entering her sophomore year at St.
Mary’s College of Maryland, her first year transcript
proved her academic qualifications; letters of reference
from Girl Scout leaders and her church attested to her
community involvement.
Scholarship Angels
    Tom and Kris Angelis
    Robert and Ann Bradshaw*
    Kevin and Sharon Carlton
    Jennifer and Robert Dorr*
    Gail Enright
    Judy Kienast
    Betty Knupp
    Bernie and Mary Lu Lammers*
    Lynn and William Marano
    Meredith McQuoid-Greason
    Cyndi and Grayson Morgan
    George Picot and Jean Rock
    Teresa and Hassan* Sadeghin
    Brian and Melissa Stanton
    Bruce Stein
    Steve and Debbie Williams
    Marilyn Williamson
*Thanks to our newest donors, Jennifer and Robert Dorr,
Bernie and Mary Lu Lammers, Robert and Ann Bradshaw,
and Hassan Sadeghin.

Shrimp & Scallop Sale At Homestead

JUL25

OBX MEGA Shrimp and Scallop Sale at Homestead Gardens

Open To Public

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Hosted by Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce

8 AM to 1 PM

D'ville Post Office To Move

From the DACA Villager:

Richard Hancock is the Real Estate Specialist for the U.S.
Postal Service who conducted the community meeting
last summer to inform the local citizens about the removal
of the Davidsonville post office. It is to be moved
from its present location on land owned by Holy Family
Church. The lease will expire in September 2020. DACA
member Debbie Oakes has continued to follow the matter
and report on any progress in the relocation process.
In March, Mr. Hancock replied to her inquiry: “We
are working on a proposed site that works operationally
and economically for our requirements. We are still in
active negotiations so we cannot identify the location to
the public at this time. We should be able to do so in the
next 30 to 60 days. Please feel free to check back with me
for additional information at that time.”
On June 3, he wrote again to Debbie, “we are still
moving forward on the relocation project but nothing has
been finalized. We are also working with the church on
a lease extension to maintain our operations in place
while the project is completed. The time lines have
changed due to the health crisis and economic challenges
it has caused.” Mr. Hancock can be reached at
richard.a.hancock2@usps.gov

Harvest Thyme Tavern

If you are looking for a nearby restaurant,  you might want to try the Harvest Thyme Tavern in Davidsonville for Dine In or Carry Out.  Their web site has their menu and other info at:
https://harvestthymetavern.com/

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A two story home on 1.27 acre at 699 Santa Maria Lane sold by Eduardo Trujillo to Charles and Andrea Brewer for $925,000.

2)   A one story home on 1.34 acre at 3286 Beards Point Rd was sold by the Federal Nat. Mtg. Assn. to Parveen Homes MD., LLC for $585,000.

Joseph Michael Joyce Jr.

    Joseph Michael Joyce Jr. born on December 6, 1944 and passed away on May 7, 2020 after a two-year illness related to prostate cancer. 
    He served in the United States Army and Reserves. He worked for his father's real estate development and home construction company and recently worked for E-Sentry Pest Control as an Estimator. Michael was a lifelong Notre Dame football fan. 
    He is survived by his brother, Patrick Joyce (Rosemary); sister, Colleen Joyce Walling (Greg); niece, Bridget Fischer (Matt); and nephew, Paddy Joyce. 
    He was a long-time parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. 
    Michael will be buried with his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Joyce at Cheltenham National Cemetery on July 10, 2020. Memorial contributions can be made to the historic chapel restoration fund at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

James Cantor Passes Away

James Edward (Jim) Cantor
August 23, 1941-June 3, 2020
Myrtle Beach, SC
Jim Cantor, of Myrtle Beach, passed peacefully on June 3, 2020. Jim fought a difficult fight against Lung Cancer, and spent his last few weeks surrounded by family and loved ones. Jim was born in Washington, DC, the son of Earl and Hazel Cross Cantor on August 23, 1941. He married Peggy Ward Cantor on 4/20/1985 in Davidsonville, MD. Jim and Peggy relocated to Myrtle Beach from Beverly Beach, MD in 1991. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid golfer. He worked as a product sales representative for major company brands most of his adult life and was grateful to have worked for Shoreline Flooring for the past 25 years. Jim asked that the Gunter Family and his many clients be made aware of his gratitude and well wishes for their futures. Jim is survived by his wife Peggy Cantor, daughter Carrie (Jeff) Westrick, daughter Kelly (Taylor) Hillenmeyer, son Michael (Karin) Emery, daughter Connie (Angel) Emery-Walker, brother Joe (Annie) Cantor, brother Buddy (Pat) Killebrew, grandson Cole Walker (19), grandson Cooper Emery (19), grandson T.J. Hillenmeyer (18), granddaughter Sydney Emery (17), granddaughter Lauren Westrick (17), granddaughter Tessa Hillenmeyer (15), grandson Scott Westrick (15), grandson Matthew Hillenmeyer (12), as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and in-laws. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2020 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. John Brearley officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Send messages to the family using the Guestbook tab above.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a donation be made to: GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer at https://go2foundation.org/.

Gary Wittlin On Tim Walters

From the Capital-Gazette:

Tim Walters

    The account of Tim Walters, the self-proclaimed co-founder of ReOpen Maryland, reveals him to be the most selfish, narcissistic and irrational person not currently occupying the White House (The Capital, June 27).

    While he undoubtedly considers himself a great patriot exercising the freedom guaranteed by the Constitution, it is clear that he either never read that document or doesn’t understand even the Preamble. There is no “I”, “me” or “mine”. There is “We the people…”

There is the declaration of purposes for which the Constitution was proclaimed, including “promote the general welfare…” There follows a plan to protect the common welfare, a commitment that “We” collectively care for each other and join in the defense of the country, and respect each other’s unique beliefs as well as our common values.

    The Constitution compels us to endure, but not endorse, Walters’ agenda; his personal crusade against science, the guidance of the CDC and State of Maryland, and the consequences to society of the defiance he advocates.

    Forgive the blasphemy, but if Walters’ illness is the result of Satan, as he suggests, trying to “quiet my work” by preventing him from enlisting others in his anti-social behavior, then it must be apparent that even Satan agrees that wearing a mask, social distancing and cooperating to track those exposed to the virus “promotes the general welfare” by thwarting the spread of COVID-19.

    Should he recover and found his church, let’s hope Walters bolts the doors from the inside.

GARY S. WITLEN

Davidsonville

Gloria Jean Smith Found Dead

DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A missing 70-year-old woman from Anne Arundel County was found dead in her car in Baltimore City after suffering a “medical issue” Thursday afternoon, police said.

Gloria Jean Smith, 70, was reported missing from Davidsonville. She was found dead in her car after suffering a medical issue, according to police.

Police said no foul play is expected and that Smith’s family has been notified.

No further information has been released.

Fall Sports Registration At South River

Press release from South River High School:

For All Athletic Team Information, Visit: southriverathletics.org

Fall Sports Tryouts begin Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Easy On-Line Registration for Participation in Athletics

Sign Ups for Fall Sports Opens July 20, 2020

Click the link to register online for all fall sports.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP – August 11 at 1:00pm

DUE TO COVID-19 – ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user friendly way to register for athletics. Once your profile has been set up, it can be used to sign up multiple children for multiple teams.

How to Get Started with FamilyID for Athletic Team Registration

Pre-Participation Physical Form Is Available on FamilyID

Physical form must be completed after June 1 for athletic programs in the current school year and must be completed by a certified physician. Parents scan and upload the completed documents into Family ID (or use a "smart" phone to take a picture for upload).

For information regarding FamilyID sports registration and other questions, contact dklingel@aacps.org__

Athletics registration will not be complete without the Pre-Participation Physical Form attached.

(Pre-Participation Form in Spanish)

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This press release was produced by South River High School. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Free Kona Ice

Enjoy a refreshing treat on us! 
Stop by the Kona Ice of Annapolis truck parked near the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Park after the 11 am service this Sunday, choose your favorite flavor, and enjoy your FREE Kona Ice!

Arthur King Passes Away

    Arthur "Art" Jay King, 96, of Annapolis, MD and previously of Davidsonville, MD passed away on June 27, 2020. 
    Art was born in Washington, DC on May 15, 1924 to the late Charles and Clara King. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II and fought in the battles to liberate Italy including Arno, North Appennines and Po Valley. After obtaining a degree in accounting, Art worked at the IRS and then as an Audit Analyst for the Naval Material Command at the U.S., Department of the Navy, retiring in 1986 after 38 years of service. He was a parishioner at the Eastport United Methodist Church, serving as Treasurer and in various committee positions. Art held memberships in several veteran and community organizations. He was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, DAV and Naval Lodge No. 4 FAAM. He was an affiliated member of Annapolis Lodge No. 89 FAAM. He was also a member of Moose Lodge #269, BPOE #622, Davidsonville Area Civic Association (DACA) and was a volunteer for the Heritage Harbor Caring Network. He enjoyed traveling to Ireland, attending sporting events, and was an avid reader of military history. 
    In addition to his parents, Art was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Annabelle who died only 17 days earlier than Art; two brothers, Harold Wesley King, Sr. of Fort Washington and Earl E.(Gene) King, of Eagle Rock, VA. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Ruth Koetting, of Ellisville, MO, his two daughters, Erin Hollamon (husband Vassie) and Maureen Dickerson, both of Davidsonville; eight grandchildren, Vassie Tad, Hannah (husband Daniel Rodriguez), Kathryn, Rebecca, and Charles Hollamon, Kristen, Carly, and Ian Dickerson; and two great-grandsons, Trent Fischer and Torin Henry Jacobs. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews who fondly referred to him as "Uncle Red". 
    Friends are invited to celebrate Art's life at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 10 am until his service begins at 11 am. A private interment will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. Memorial contributions may be made in Art's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guest book is available at: KalasFuneralHomes.com

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

1)    A one story home on 1.05 acre at 1261 Lavalle Drive sold by Ralph Connolly to Troy Pavlitsa for $437,000.

2)    A split foyer home on 2.35 acre at 3300 Strawberry Run sold by Angela Van Doorn to Mark and Lina Fuhrmann for $465,000,