Pat Spencer Plays First NBA Game

 DAVIDSONVILLE, MD - Davidsonville native Pat Spencer made his NBA debut this weekend with the Golden State Warriors.

Spencer attended high school at Boys' Latin in Baltimore. He was then a college lacrosse star for Loyola Maryland. He switched to basketball, however, after a decorated college lacrosse career.

“I’m fired up to be part of a great organization with great people,” 27-year-old Spencer wrote in a text to The Capital. 

Spencer won the Tewaaraton Award in 2019, honoring him as the nation's best college lacrosse player. He also set the NCAA Division I record for career assists with 231 and ranked No. 2 on the all-time points list with 380 by the time he finished lacrosse.

Spencer was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 Premier Lacrosse League Draft, but he never signed.

Spencer instead switched to college basketball, playing a single season for Northwestern in the 2019-20 campaign as a graduate student.

South River County Champs

 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD - South River High School won the girls and boys basketball county championships Saturday. 

The Washington Post reported that the girls beat Broadneck 51-50 in double overtime, which came down to last-second free throws. 

The Post said the boys coasted to victory 65-40 over Severna Park, who they face again Thursday in the region semifinal.

Owen Cauley Now At Tyton Partners

Owen Cauley is an Analyst at Tyton Partners and joined the firm in 2023 in the Investment Banking Practice. Prior to joining Tyton full-time, Owen interned with the investment banking team. Before his time with Tyton Partners, Owen completed an internship with Alexsar Capital – a middle-market private equity firm, as well as HWP Insurance.

Owen earned his B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Management at the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School of Business.  He is the son of Michael and Beverly Cauley of Davidsonville.

There are articles in this news blog about Owen when he was playing college lacrosse.  

https://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/2018/04/owen-cauley-in-all-america-game.html

https://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/search?q=cauley

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3507 Horseman)

A one story home on 1.78 acre at 3507 Horseman Way was sold by Kevin Richardson to Janet and Frances Diguiseppe for $1,185,000.

Kara Hunt At Naval Academy

Kara Hunt is a junior at the Naval Academy and is on their women's lacrosse team. Her bio can be read at:   Kara Hunt bio

Ryan Frick At St. Marys College

Ryan Frick, son of Walter, Julie and Eldora (stepmother) Frick of Davidsonville, is a junior at St. Marys College of Maryland.  He plans to pursue a career in Corporate Law.   His bio can be read at: 

https://smcmathletics.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/ryan-frick/8861

Amelia Davis At Randolph-Macon

Amelia Davis, daughter of Rick and Jennifer Davis of Davidsonville, is a senior at Randolph-Macon College. and plays lacrosse.  Her bio can be read at:     Amelia Davis bio

Patricia Buscher Passes Away

 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia Anne Buscher (Davidsonville, Maryland), who passed away on February 6, 2024, at the age of 79

She was predeceased by : her parents, Thelma C. Thompson and George W. Effinger, Jr.; and her siblings, Rolland Effinger, Dorothy Taylor, Cecelia Weidemann and Naomi Guthrie.

She is survived by : her brother George Effinger; her daughter Sherri Lewis; her grandchildren, Ethan Lewis and Tiffany Lackey; and her great grandchild Naomi Lackey.

A celebration of life was held on Monday, February 12th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Lakemont Memorial Gardens (900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Johns Hopkins Huntington's Disease Clinical and Research Fund in Patti's honor.

Morgan Carter At U Conn

Morgan Carter, daughter of Brett and Maureen Carter of Davidsonville is a senior at U. of Conn and is on their lacrosse team.  Her bio can be read at: Morgan Carter bio

Melvin Harmel Sr. Passes Away

 Melvin Joseph Harmel, Sr., 91, of Davidsonville, MD was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on February 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Melvin was born on July 1, 1932 in Mitchellville, MD, to the late William and Elizabeth Harmel. When he was four years old, the family moved to the family farm in Davidsonville where he would remain for his entire life. Growing up on the farm challenged him to learn many things. He became a skilled farmer and mechanic and was always willing to learn something new. These experiences led him to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a tobacco farmer which he did until his retirement.

Melvin enjoyed many things during his life. He especially enjoyed going to local tractor pulls and classic car events. He loved classic country music, often playing the guitar with his group of friends in his early years. Occasionally he would play a few tunes on his electric guitar for family. One of his favorite pastimes was playing cards with family and friends, especially Pitch. Time with family was special to Melvin.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Darla Harmel, his sons Melvin Harmel, Jr., Stephen “Steve” Harmel, Sr. (Barbara), stepson Brad Thumann (Angie); 6 grandchildren Joey Harmel, Laurie Ann Harmel-Schunder (John), Janet Harmel Bradley (Mark), Amy Harmel Pomeroy (Jess), Stephen Harmel, Jr. (Kristina), Garrett Harmel and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Harmel, brother Gustave Harmel, grandson, Mark Harmel and stepson, Russell Thumann. A memorial visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 beginning at 10:30am, mass to follow at 11:30am with burial to be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Melvin’s memory at www.heart.org. Online condolences may be made at www.beallfuneral.com. Live streaming of the service can be found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilycatholicchurchda7510/streams

Madagan Brewer At UMBC

Madagan Brewer, daughter of Andrea and Ryan Brewer of Davidsonville, is a sophomore at UMBC and plays goalie on their lacrosse team.  You can read her bio at:  https://umbcretrievers.com/sports/womens-lacrosse/roster/madigan-brewer/8231

She is the sister of  Genevive Brewer.

Genevive Brewer At Coast Guard Academy

 Genevive Brewer, daughter of Ryan and Andrea Brewer of Davidsonville is attending the Coast Guard Academy and is playing lacrosse for them.  

Maggie (Anderson) Bickhart Designing At Academy

Maggie (Anderson) Bickhart, daughter of Wesley and Kimberly Anderson of Davidsonville is a recent graduate of Liberty University and the following was published in the school newspaper 

In the time since earning her degree in interior design and completing four years as a midfielder and defender for the Lady Flames Women’s Lacrosse team, Maggie (Anderson) Bickhart (’22) has been able to draw from both experiences at Liberty University to design a state-of-the-art lacrosse facility for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Only one month after getting hired at a commercial architectural firm, Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects, Bickhart was approached by one of the senior architects about helping with a pitch for a new lacrosse facility, knowing that her athletic experience would help inform what the space could include. The pitch was successful, and Bickhart has since made routine visits to the Naval Academy to speak with the athletic director and coaches to design the space that she described as having “everything any lacrosse player could ever dream of.”

For more info about Maggie, go to the Search space at the upper left of this screen and search for "Maggie."  There are numerous articles and photos  about Maggie and her lacrosse career at Liberty 

Former Giant To Become Rec Center

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman recently announced that the  AA Co.  Department of Recreation and Parks plans to purchase the former Giant Food store, pictured above, in Edgewater.  It is located on Rt. 2 south of  Lee Airport and has been mostly vacant in recent years

Hogan Running For Senate

 Former Maryland Governor and Davidsonville resident Larry Hogan has announced his campaign for the US Senate.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (1408 Della Way)

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A two story home on .36 acre at 1408 Della Way was sold by Elmer Asquith to the Penderrooke Ltd Partnership for $1,050,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (918 Malvern Hill)

 A two story home on .92 acre at 918 Malvern Hill was sold by John Chisolm to Michael and Julianna Chaney for $1,560,000.

A Good Year For Cam Spencer

Cam Spencer of Davidsonville is having an outstanding senior year at U. of  Connecticut  on their basketball team.  In 22 games thus far, he is averaging 15.3points per game as well as 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 Assists.  His field goal shooting is at  48.2 % and his 3 point shooting at 44.8%.  He is hitting 90.3 % of his free throws.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (730 W Appamattox)

A two story home on 1.05 acres at 730 E. Appomattox Road was sold by Grant Mullin to James and Shana McDonough for $695,000.

Noah Reeder At Johnson & Wales U.

Noah Reeder of Davidsonville is a junior at Johnson and Wales U. and is on their baseball team.  He is a criminology major and played for South River High.