Sunday, April 7, 2013
Severna Park Patch reported on the final steps of the Holy Grounds remodel.
Here's a recap of some of the top news from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more on any story, click on the link. 1. Breakfast Shoppe Honors Taylor Wild with Fundraiser Before Lance Cpl. Taylor Wild left for training in California, he stopped by The Breakfast Shoppe for chicken and waffles. Now the restaurant is honoring Taylor's memory by raising funds for Friends on the Fallen. 2. Jimmy John’s Set to Open April 16 in Severna Park Jimmy John’s, the sandwich chain that specializes in being “freaky fast,” will open in Severna Park on April 16. 3. Spark Running Helps Local Woman Get Active Before taking a training class at Spark Running, Michelle Ormond had never been one for running. After completing the class, Ormond ran in her first…
Monday, April 1, 2013
After donating a kidney to his brother, Dovell Johnson and his daughter are headed to Disney World.
Nearly five months after Severna Park Middle custodian Dovell Johnson donated a kidney to his brother he has made a full recovery. In fact, he is doing so well that he is headed to Disney World with his four-year-old daughter. “My brother called me one day and said, ‘We are going to Disney World,’” Johnson said. “I told him I didn’t have the money for that, and he said, ‘I didn’t ask you, I am telling you that you are going, and I am paying for you and your daughter.’” Johnson’s brother Rhondell Jones has many reasons to be thankful for his brother—the biggest reason perhaps is that Johnson saved Jones’ life. On Nov. 13, Johnson donated a kidney to his brother. Before the surgery, Johnson told Patch he never even hesitated when he found …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
This week Patch reported on a local Boy Scouts troop being honored, and updated you on a kidney donation.
Here's a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. Police Charge Man in Home Burglary Anne Arundel County police arrested and charged a Severna Park man after they say he attempted to break into an area home on New Year’s Day. 2. Update: Johnson, Brother Doing Well After Kidney Donation More than a month after Severna Park Middle School custodian Dovell Johnson donated a kidney to save his brother’s life, both men are doing well. Johnson, 23, donated a kidney to his brother, Rhondell Jones, on Nov. 13, and Johnson’s co-workers at Severna Park Middle School rallied around him and offered an abundance of support. 3. Victoria’s Fancy Food Seeking Chocolate Olympics…
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Severna Park Middle School custodian Dovell Johnson donated a kidney to his brother, and they are both doing well post-surgery.
More than a month after Severna Park Middle School custodian Dovell Johnson donated a kidney to save his brother’s life, both men are doing well. “I’m fine and it went wonderful,” Johnson said. “My brother is doing fine too. They kidney worked for him kind of fast. The doctors doing the follow-up say it is functioning perfectly.” Johnson, 23, donated a kidney to his brother, Rhondell Jones, on Nov. 13, and Johnson’s co-workers at Severna Park Middle School rallied around him and offered an abundance of support. When Johnson didn’t have enough sick days for his recovery time, members of the staff donated their sick days to Johnson so he would have enough time for his recovery. They also brought him meals while he recovered. “I can’t thank …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Here’s a look back at some of the top local headlines from the last month.
November was a busy month for Severna Park news. Patch reported on a Severna Park Middle School custodian donating a kidney to save his brother, a number of accomplishments for local businesses, as well as some odd news stories as well. Here’s a recap of some of the top November headlines. New Taphouse Emphasizes Family, Good Food SPMS Custodian: I’m My Brother’s Keeper Police Searching For Missing Millersville Teen PHOTOS: Before, After Sandy in Round Bay Severna Forest Resident Aids Sandy Victims ‘Suspicious’ Severna Park Man Visits Sikh Shooting Site SPHS Students Shine in ‘Les Mis’ Remember you can keep up with all Severna Park news with Patch's free daily newsletter. Sign-up here. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
This week Patch reported on a man who donated a kidney to his brother and restaurant that has undergone renovations.
Here's a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. SPMS Custodian: I’m My Brother’s Keeper When Severna Park Middle School custodian Dovell Johnson’s brother learned he needed a kidney transplant, Johnson immediately stepped up to help—and the school quickly rallied around him. 2. Letter to the Editor: Renick, Middleton Sudano Say Thanks Jeanette Middleton Sudano and Kristen Renick thanked the community for their help and support in collecting supplies for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. 3. New Taphouse Emphasizes Family, Good Food Former frequenters of the Rodz n Rydz would be very surprised if they walked into the new Taphouse. The restaurant now …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A Severna Park Middle School custodian will donate a kidney to his brother on Wednesday, and thanks the school for its support.
When Severna Park Middle School custodian Dovell Johnson’s brother learned he needed a kidney transplant, Johnson immediately stepped up to help. At first, he planned on donating a kidney to a stranger so his brother could get one in return. Then Johnson discovered he was a perfect match for the transplant and that his own kidney could save his brother’s life. “When it all came back and I found out I was a match the first thing I did was I called my mom,” Johnson said. “By the time I called my brother to tell him, I found out my mom was so happy she had already told him. And then it was like, wow, I am directly helping him.” Johnson, 23, didn’t think he would be a match for his brother Rhondell Jones because they don’t have the same father…
Dianne
10:32 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Kudos to our community on the kindness and love shown to a GREAT custodian!!!! more ›