New Home On Belnap

    Melissa M. Carstensen has been granted a building permit to construct a new home at 3310 Belnap in Davidsonville.

Call For Baby Models

    The annual call for baby models ages birth to 5 years to help raise funds for Anne Arundel Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Mother/Baby Unit is underway by Visual Concepts Ltd.

Registration is available for the "Little Angels" calendar photo sessions March 12, 14,19 and 21 at Visual Concepts Photography, 3272 Davidsonville Road in Davidsonville. No experience is necessary.

    To schedule a photo session and for more information, call 410-626-7474. All images from the photo sessions will be considered for the 2016 "Little Angels" calendar. In lieu of a session fee a $100 tax-deductible donation to AAMC NICU is requested.

    For more information, visit http://www.visualconceptsltd.com.

Macy Yates On York Lacrosse Team

    Macey Yates of Davidsonville is a sophomore at York College and is on their lacrosse team.  The daughter of Rod and Kim Yates is majoring in pre-medical biology at graduated from Annapolis Area Christian School.
    Her bio can be read at:
http://www.ycpspartans.com/sports/wlax/2014-15/bios/yates_macey_68y5

Russell Smith Passes Away

    Russell W. Smith Jr., 74, of Davidsonville, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on Sunday, February 15, 2015.
    Born in Salisbury, MD on March 29,1940, Russ was the son of Evelyn and Russell Smith. Russ was a graduate of Wicomico High School, Class of 1958, and the University of Maryland. Russ had a successful business career in the accounting and financial field working as a Comptroller and Vice President in the dairy and coffee industry. He was a highly successful entrepreneur having started and sold several businesses during his career. Russ was an active member of the Davidsonville United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for several years. He was also president and treasurer of the Davidsonville Ruritan Club. Prior to his service in the Ruritan, Russ was president and treasurer of the Crofton Kiwanis Club. His generosity was known to all who knew him. He was happiest when talking about the proud accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He had an extensive collection of sweatshirts representing the colleges and universities they attend. He enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, charitable events, and several dinner and breakfast clubs. If he had any spare time, he enjoyed sitting on his back porch at Chesway Hill.
    Russ is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Lineberry Smith, his son Stephen Smith, his daughters Linda Smith Cochran (Robert) and Shannon Smith Garden (Richard) and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Smith (Shirley) and his sister, Beverly Pope (Vaughn).
    Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rt.3 South), Bowie, MD on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A funeral service will be held at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11am, followed by interment in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Davidsonville United Methodist Church, the Hospice of the Chesapeake, or the Salvation Army in Annapolis. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at: www.beallfuneral.com 

Jacqueline Watson Passes Away

    Jacqueline Louise "Jackie" Watson, 85, of Tracy's Landing passed away February 9, 2015 at Kris-Leigh Assisted Living in Davidsonville.
    She was born July 10, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to Raymond and Madge (Dunn) Bittner. Jackie graduated from Coolidge High School, Sorority Alfa Beta Chi. Jackie raised a family of six in both Minnesota and Maryland, working as a farmer, housekeeper, and caregiver to her son, Bobby. She was devoted to her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jackie loved animals including her beloved "Shady". She was an avid baseball fan of the Nationals and Orioles. Jackie collected lighthouses and hummingbirds. She enjoyed nature especially feeding the squirrels and birds in her yard and shopping trips to "Wallyworld".
    Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Edward "Pete" Watson and her son Robert V. "Bobby" Watson. She is survived by daughters Judith A. "Judy" Neiswenter (David) of San Angelo, TX, Deborah J. Dickerman of Deale, and Victoria L. "Vicki" Avila (Ralph) of Roseville, CA; sons Peter Michael "Mike" Watson, Sr. (Carole) of Leonardtown and Daniel E. Watson (Rebecca) of Harwood; and sister Nancy Beadle of California. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
    A memorial visiting will be held at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, on Friday, February 13 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Interment will take place at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery. To leave a condolence, visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com

Mary Carson Passes Away

    Mary Louise Carson, age 93, Of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8th, 2015 surrounded by her family.
    Beloved mother of Susan Rathbun of Syracuse, NY, Bill Grant of Berkeley, CA, Sarah Miller of Bethesda, MD; grandmother of Bill, Cecilia, and George Rathbun; Elise and Raymond Kohl-Grant; David and Jonathan Shawl. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren: Isabelle, Harry, and Will Rathbun; Connor and Chloe Andersen; Nikita and Ramona Rathbun.
    She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Carson of Davidsonville, MD.
    Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Marjorie was a graduate of class of 1943's Mount Auburn Hospital's School of Nursing in Cambridge. Marj enjoyed a long nursing career and later traveling the world, first as a Navy wife, and then as a travel agent. Marj's many interests included art, film, literature, opera, and theater history. She enjoyed playing Mah Jongg and attending the Met Opera simulcasts with her friends. Marj's favorite event was the annual family reunion in Virginia Beach, VA. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
    Memorial contributions in her name can be made to Autism Speaks, www.austismspeaks.org, or (888) 288-4762. 

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

    Recent home slaes in Davidsonville include:

1)    A two story home on .9 acre at 2734 Howard Grove Rd. was sold by William Doyle to Ian and Aimee West for $720,000.

2)    A two story home on 2.00 acres at 2905 George Howard Way was sold by  Kenneth Miller Trustee  to Myra J. Moeller Trustee  for $905,000.

3)    A lot  of 1.31 acre at 2483 Savannah Drive was sold by Patrick Shannahan, Sr., to Stuart and Michelle Tilman for $265,000

Louise Forrester Passes Away

    Louise Mildred Forrester, 80, of Annapolis, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2015 after a lengthy illness.
    Born August 13, 1934 in Davidsonville, MD, Louise was the 12th of twelve children born to the late Irving and Rebecca Mackell. She was married to the late Jeremiah Forrester, Sr. for 61 years, and is survived by 6 children, Cynthia Forrester, Casey Forrester (Carolyn), Jeremiah Forrester, Jr., Justina Estep (John), Dwight Forrester (Colleen), and Shelia Forrester; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, one uncle, David Mackell, and two sisters-in-law, Mary Correll and Alice Reynolds, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
    Services will be held at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2 Hicks Avenue, in Annapolis, MD with the viewing from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., wake from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the funeral to follow at 10:30 a.m.

Men's Breakfast Group To Meet Sat.

      The All Hallows Men's Breakfast group will meet Sat., Feb. 14th, at the Parish House on the Brick Church campus for breakfast and fellowship from  9:00  -  11:00 AM.

    The group will continue to meet during 2015 with monthly gatherings on the second Saturday of each month,  from 9:00 - 11:00
        Contact   (dschoos@keyschool.org) for more info. 

Back, Carta, Frymark, Lansa, Lynch, Wheeler On Dean's List

Kara Back, Shannon Carta, Matthew Frymark, Rachel Lanza, Colleen Lynch, & Zachary Wheeler are Davidsonville students that were named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Salisbury University.

Kyle Maxey at Mt. St. Marys

    Kyle Maxey of Davidsonville is on the Mt. St. Marys lacrosse team this spring.  The freshman is majoring in History with a minor in secondary education.  He is the son of James and Andrea Maxey.     He has a video with his Bio which can be read at:.
http://www.mountathletics.com/sports/mlax/2014-15/bios/maxey_kyle_anbm

George Bottner Passes Away

    George Frederick Bottner, Jr.,76, a resident of Davidsonville, MD died peacefully on February 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
    Born on November 6, 1938 in Annapolis, MD to the late George and Emma Bottner, George graduated from St. Mary's High School in Annapolis and served in the U.S. Navy with the Sea Bees from 1959 to 1963. He retired as a superintendent with Carpenter's Union Local 132. George was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, the Knights of Columbus, the Farm Bureau and the Waterman's Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry and the occasional "kleinen schluck".
    George is survived by his wife, Kathy Bottner; children, Jon Bottner of Gambrills, MD, Lisa Fenton and Kristi Parker both of Davidsonville; brother, Bill Bottner of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Henry Parker, Sarah, Cassandra and Alexis Fenton all of Davidsonville, MD. Crystal Joy, Becka and Ella Bottner all of Gambrills, MD.
    Friends are invited to George's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 am at the Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assn., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305 or the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.
    To leave condolences,  go to:  http://www.kalasfuneralhomes.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1514861

Brad Beard On Dean's List.

    Brad Beard of Davidsonville is a sophomore at Loyola University and competes on their Cross Country team.  He is majoring in Glodbal Studies and had a 3.734 GPA during the fall semester.

Katie Berkowitz Signs LOI With UMBC

South River High senior Katie Berkowitz has signed a Letter of Intent to play soccer with UMBC.

Patrick Spencer Makes Under Armour Team

 Corrigan Sports Enterprises and Under Armour®, Inc. (NYSE: UA) is announcing the roster of boys who will represent each region at the 2014 Under Armour Underclass Lacrosse Tournament.  The sport’s most prestigious underclassmen tournament will feature girls and boys teams from Baltimore, Long Island, Midwest, New England, New Jersey, Philadelphia, South, Upstate New York, Washington, D.C., and West and consist of players from the graduating classes of 2015-17.

The event will take place July 11-13 at Johnny Unitas Stadium on the campus of Towson University in Towson, MD.  Over the three days, the teams will battle in a 10-team pool play tournament. The weekend is capped off on Sunday at 3:30 pm when the winner of each pool will face off for the championship.

On the roster is Patrick Spencer of Davidsonville who is a senior at Boys Latin high school.