Civista Health Foundation
Century 21
COMSTOCK EARNEST
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Collectively, six candidates – including contenders Byx Bullock, Cris Curtis, Craig Gough and Betty Jean Turner – produced a record $254,000 through generous corporate sponsors and donors. Nearly 900 guests celebrated Civista's announcement that event revenues generated an astounding $299,000. Complete event details and photos will be featured in the 2/27 edition of the Maryland Independent.

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La Plata, MD 20646 • 301.609.4132 • 301.934.0384 FAX

 
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Premiere Sponsors
Grand Sponsors

Ellerbe Becket / Gilbane Construction
KaufmanHall
         
Captain Billy's Crab House
Cliff and Angela Barnes
Comcast
Jarboe Title, Inc Raymond Funeral Services
Dr. and Mrs. Krishan Mathur
Superior Vault, Tank & Structures
Zonta International
Southern Maryland Newspaper
Southern Police Supply
Waldorf Ford and Dodge

Civista Health Foundation announces
King and Queen candidates for 13th Annual Mardi Gras Ball

On February 21, 2004 at 8:30 pm, come out and join the conga line as we celebrate our annual Mardi Gras Event with a tropical twist. Civista Health Foundation will host it's Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday February 21, 2004 at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center.

Now in its 13th year, this year's race for the crown features three men and three women who are running for the coveted title of King Rex and Queen Mystique. Vying for the title of King Rex are Bullocks Piano Salon East owner Byx Bullock, First Republic Mortgage VP and partner Craig Gough, and Michael Raymond of Raymond Funeral Service, P.A.. Queen candidates include Baldus Realtor Cris O'Bryhim Curtis, Diana Rucci of Waldorf Ford and Dodge and co-owner of Don Savino's, and Betty Jean Turner of Bank of America in Waldorf.

This popular event is open to the public and attracts a sell-out crowd of Southern Marylanders for a festive evening. Again this year, guests will dance the night away to the sounds of Highway Star. Fronted by two female and two male lead vocalists, and backed by "tight" rhythm and horn sections, Highway Star is a twelve-piece brass band that has provided Washington and Baltimore with exciting variety entertainment for more than a decade.

The event generates revenues through individual ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and the popular King Rex/Queen Mystique candidate campaign. Because of the growth of this successful event, advance reservations are required and walk-in guests can not be accommodated this year. Tickets are $75 per person through January 31 or until sold out, and then will increase to $80 per person on February 1 or until sold out.

Proceeds from the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Ball will help fund a "C"-Arm fluoroscopy machine for Civista Medical Center. A mobile advancement of the x-ray machine, this unit is used by surgeons and enables individual images to show a progression of movement, instead of a still frame. Often used in minimally invasive surgeries, this technologically advanced item will be an integral component of the fluoroscopic imaging system at Civista. It will provide the highest quality imaging performance for an exceptional range of clinical applications within the surgery department, such as orthopedic and vascular interventions, as well as pain treatment, and cardiac and urological procedures.

The success of the Mardi Gras Ball is due to its tremendous volunteer leadership. Chairing the event this year are Carole Lewis and Mary Winkler. Committee members include Jane Beswick, Bobbie Baldus, William Collins, Becky Evans, Shirley Hancock, John Hungerford, Tracey Messick, Pete Perry, Tina Raymond, Sherrie Sanders, Chuck Wineland, Sue Wineland and Gingie Winkler.

Civista Health Foundation is a fundraising organization with a mission to enhance the hospital's financial resources so it may provide excellent health care services to all members of the community. The Foundation's grants to the Medical Center and its programs now total more than $1 million dollars For event details or to make reservations, call the Civista Health Foundation, 301-609-4132, or visit www.civista.org.

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2004 MARDI GRAS SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Century 21 Comstock-Earnest, Inc.

2004 MARDI GRAS COMMITTEE

CO-CHAIRPERSONS
Carole Lewis
Mary Winkler

Bobbie Baldus
Jane Beswick
William Collins
Becky Evans
Sandy Hollewa
Shirley Hancock
John Hungerford
Tracey Messick
Pete Perry
Tina Raymond
Sherrie Sanders
Chuck Wineland
Sue Wineland
Gingie Winkler

Illustrations
Stuart Bowling

Photography
Rec Room Studios

 

PREMIERE SPONSOR
Ellerbe Becket/Gilbane Construction
Kaufman Hall
Jarboe Title, Inc.
Raymond Funeral Service
Superior Vault, Tank & Structures
Waldorf Ford and Dodge
Zonta Club of Charles County

GRAND SPONSOR
Cliff and Angela Barnes
Captain Billy's Crab House
Comcast
Kinko's – Waldorf
Dr. and Mrs. Krishan Mathur
Southern Maryland Newspapers
Southern Police Supply

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR
American Community Properties Trust
Ardmore Automotive
ARS
Baldus Real Estate - Bobbie and Carl Baldus
Baldus Real Estate - Bonnie and Keith Grier and Rick and Margee Baldus
Bank of America
Bank of Southern Maryland
Besche Oil
Beuchert Excavating
Chaney Enterprises/The Chaney Foundation
Community Bank of Tri-County
County First Bank
Curtis Propeller and Marine
Don Savinos Piano Bar and Grill
E.L. Sanders Insurance Company, Inc.
Facchina Group of Companies
Nancy Gasparovic/Title Professionals, Ltd.
Golden Distributing
Drs. Hicken, Cranley & Taylor, PA
I.A.D. Distributors
Kase Builders
Ken Dixon Automotive
L.K. Farrall Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Lenhart
Lions Club of Waldorf
Derek E. Moreland Excavating
Maryland Bank and Trust Co.
McBee Associates, Inc.
Morgan Stanley - Waldorf Office
Mudd, Mudd and Fitzgerald
Nick’s of Clinton - Waldorf Store
Oakwood Associates - David and DanaPosey/ Meryle and Wayne Wilkerson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Posey
Rainbow Construction
Rec Room Studios
Shawe & Rosenthal
Sodexho
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Southern Maryland Oil
Speedy Clean Car Wash, LLC
Walmart
Wildes Spirit Design and Printing
Joe and Marla Wustner

UNDERWRITER SPONSOR
Nancy Adams
Advin Electric
Arehart-Echols Funeral Home
Floyd Alexander
Apperson Plumbing, Inc.
Applied Ordnance Technologies
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Aron
Barley Viara Investments
Boswell's Automotive
David and Bridget Boyden
Burch's Florist, Inc.
A.C. Buscher General Contractors, Inc.
CAPMA (Sandeep Sherlekar, M.D. and Susan Lawlor)
Chapman Bowling and Scott, P.A.
Choice Professional Resources
Carlo C. Digiovani Tile and Marble
Debra and William Dotson
Roxanne Drake
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Duke
Events Made Easy
Tom and Janie Fritz
FRMC Financial, Inc.
Flooring Central
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Gieseman
Genevie Plumbing
Gift Baskets by Donna
Golden Distributing, Inc.
Heart Center of Southern Maryland
Henderson Drywall, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heier
Donna R. Hopkins - Southern Maryland Radio
A. G. Hungerford and Son, Inc.
Donald E. and Sally Jameson
John and Meighan Hungerford Husick Construction
Gene and Sally Jameson
Jobin Realty
Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Keller
Ledo's Pizza of LaPlata


Steve Lowe - American Home Mortgage
Luxury Transportation
John L. Mattingly Construction Co., Inc.
McConnell Pool Service
J ohn and Cathy Meyers
Ron and Diane Mock National Floral Supply/Cecil and Cora Diehl
William and Kathleen Neblett
Olde Towne Insurance/Erie
Oliver's Automotive
Ollie's Salon and Day Spa
Parker Door Company, LLC
PDS Heart
Robin Hill Farm Nursery
Rotary Club of Charles County
St. Mary's Hospital
Shelton and Associates
Sandeep Sherlaker, M.D.
Sixwix
Somerset Development
Southern Maryland Floor
Southern Maryland Orthopaedic Medicine Center, P.C.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Stefanides
D.H. Steffens Engineers
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan
Kadie Thames and Jason Moffitt
Tinder Box
George W. Tolson
Tri-County Energy Systems
Toyota of Waldorf
White Plains Storage
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wills
Lisa and Mark Wills
Yaffe and Company

SPECIAL THANKS!
Active Data Systems
Mark Adams
Donna Anastasi
Pat and Steve Anderson
Sarah Anderson
Lucille Attick
Tom and Karen Attick
Pam Baker
Bakers for Bake Sales
Bakers of the Bake/Hoagie Sale
Dore Balencic
Paul and Lisa Bales
Jean Barbour
Cliff Barnes
Ginger Barnes
Niki Barnes
Mary Lou Barnwell
Doug Bartholow
Basic T Catering
Sam Bass
Beacon Printing
Benchmark Clothiers
Bernie’s Custom Frame Shop
Bike Doctor of Waldorf
Brittany Black
John Bloom
Keith Bohn
Joe Bon
Melvin Bowling
Patricia Bowling
Rita Bowling
Scott and Susan Bowling
Steuart Bowling
Wilson C. Bowling
Bryan Bowling, DJ & Sailboat Bar
Bridgett Boyden
Christy Bullock
Jamie and Lara Bullock and Jivestone
Mary Ann Burch
Burch’s Florist
Bob and Ellen Carroll
Julie Carroll
James and Lara Castle
Centennial Street Salon
Chapel Point Development
Charles Street Bakery
Chef Bruce
Civista Marketing Department
Civista Medical Staff
Dottie Clements
Freddie Clements
Judy Clopton
William Collins
Colonial Liquors
Country Florist
Pam Crawford-Vitko
Creative Expressions Florist
Vic Curtis
Ray Curtis, Curtis Propeller & Marine Service
Curves of White Plains & Charlotte Hall
Eva Irene Davis
Dehanas Real Estate
Brenda Dennis
Maggie Dobry
Dodge Chemical Company & Memory Portraits
Bill and Debbie Dotson
Betty and Debbie Dotson, Décor and Reception
Dottie & Freddy Clements at Capt. Billy’s
Mary Drake
Sandra Duckett
Ken Eaton
Einstein Bagels
Employees of Civista Medical Center
Becky Evans
Event Volunteers
Joan Fan
Tom and Barbara Feddon
Odessa Ford
Steve France

Fred’s Saddlery
Gallery Jamel

Tammy Gasch
Nancy Gasparovic
Gilligan’s
Susan Glass
Golden Renaissance Jewelers
Marcie Gough
Ken Gould, Sr.
Nick Grana
Greater Waldorf Jaycees
Jessica Greer
Mary Sue Greisman
Gustavos/Mike, Ben, Debba
Helen Hall
Joan Hall
Julie Hall
Paula Hancock
Sandy & Frank Hollewa
Joey Harrison and Austin Budzilek, Swan Point
Mary Ellen Heinze
Tessa and Duke Henderson
Sherry Heurich
Angel Hindle
Donna Hopkins
Debbie Huffman
Rick Humphries
Hunan Star
Cara Hurley
Ingleside Plantation/Vineyards
Interstate Business Corp (Elizabeth Weber)
Ironsides Rescue Squad
Jarboe Title
Terri Jarboe Zola
Danny Jefferson
Gladys Jenkins
Jimmie’s Paddock
Cathy Johnson
Gayle Johnson
Katie Jones
Josh Joson
Judy’s Hallmark of La Plata
Kathy Kazimer
Candice & Ed Kelley
Ken Gould, Jr. at Roy Rogers in La Plata
Catherine Knott
Gay Knott
Imogene
Knott La Plata Brewhouse
La Plata Liquors
La Toltecca
Lady’s Liquors
Beverley Lahman
Susan Langley, 98 Star Radio
La Plata American Legion Post 82
La Plata Florist
Joe Lehan
Marvin and Carole Lewis
Buster Long
Melinda Long
Longhorn Steakhouse
Loredos
Steve Lowe
Jeff Lustic
Teresa Lutich
Luxury Transportation
Anne Magee
Marshall Magee, Marshall’s Excavating
Marcel’s Restaurant
Marilyn Marchant Studios
Marv Lewis Construction Co.
Maryland Independent
Arnold Mason
Kathi Matthews
Cathy Mattingly
McConnell Pool Company
Mean Gene Butler - DJ
Brooke Messick
Samantha Messick
Tracey Messick
Milloff's Catering
Mimes/Port Tobacco Players
Theresa and Rick Moran
Steve Moursiewicz
Scarlett Mower
Bill Neblett at Burger King in La Plata

John Newcomb
Kim Nolan
Traci and Davis Norris
Austin O’Bryhim, Lexi & Sheri Curtis
Terry O'Connor
Old Field’s
Debby Oliver
Ollie’s Salon & Day Spa
Panera Bread
Tammie Parlett
Olivia Perkins
Terri Pepper
Connie Petrella
Phil Phillips
Ross and Sandra Pitrelli
Tom Posey
Amy Proctor
PW Feats
Larry Quade and the
New Q
Reginald Rawls
Ronald Rawls
Kristina Raymond
Lindsey Raymond
Raymond Funeral Service, P.A.
Dr. and Mrs. Abdul Razaq
Registration volunteers
Betty Lou Richardson and Front Desk volunteers
Rotary Club of Charles County
Roxie’s Catering
Bobby Rucci
Ed and Louise Sanders
Gail Seith
Shady Oaks B & B
Christy Shanahan
Sharpers Florist
Diane Shelton
Terri Simon
Pamela Smith
Irene Stine & Jim Souders
Sport & Health Club
Stephen’s Limousine
Rob Sterling
Tom and Linda Stine
Sun Time Tanning
Sycamore Accents
Tara Tarleton
The Body Shop Fitness Club
The Dinner Theatre of Annapolis
The Employees of Don Savino's
The Hot Flashers Tap Dancers
The Novelette’s Book Club
Time Piece Jewelers
Brenda Turner
Jim Turner
Brenda Tyrrell
Value City
Megan Vaira
Vino’s Liquors
Waldorf Florist & Gifts
Waldorf Ford and Dodge
Waldorf Pottery
Waste Management
Tyrone Watson
Elizabeth Weber and Family
White Plains Liquors
Dolores Whitehead
Suzanne Wible
Wildes Spirit Design and Printing
Ann Wills
Lisa and Mark Wills
Mark and Lisa Wills, Drink Machines
Courtenay Wilson
Steve Winger
Karen Winters
Ken Wise
Linda Wise
Marla Wustner
Janet Yates
Yestertime
Kate Zabriskie


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  Byx Bullock

Byx was born in Washington, Missouri and raised in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A La Plata resident since 1974, he is a music retailer and owner of Bullock's Piano Salon East located in White Plains. Byx is a graduate of Cape Girardeau's Central High ('59), and was a Music Major at Southeast Missouri State University ('64). He also has completed graduate work at George Washington University toward an MBA. His wife, Lucy, is the employer service representative for DLLR Job Services in Waldorf. They are Sacred Heart parishioners and proud parents of two St. Mary's Ryken graduates; Jamie, 28 (Virginia Tech '98) and Christine, 23 (University of Maryland '03). A professional musician and bandleader of the Byx Bullock Combo, he is a co-founder of the Charles County Community Concert Association. Byx is proud of his charter membership in the Rotary Club of Charles County, and his civic involvement includes past membership in the Waldorf Jaycees and the Brandywine Lions. In addition, he is an active member of Circula de Hispanico at the College of Southern Maryland. A retired Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, he is a Plank Holder in VP 68, Patrol Squadron 68, and designated Mission Commander in the P3 Aircraft. Byx's hobbies and interests include musical theatre, live jazz, reading fiction, investing in the stock market, record collecting and amateur photography.

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  Craig Gough

Craig was born in Washington, DC and was raised in Lanham, Maryland. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School and the University of Maryland. He is a partner and vice president of the Waldorf office of First Republic Mortgage Company. He and his wife, Marcine, reside in Owings, Maryland and have three sons: Ryan, 8; Connor, 4; and Ethan, 9 months. They are members of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church. Craig is an active member of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and Waldorf Jaycees, and is a past president of the Waldorf Lions Club. He serves on the board of the Lions Eye and Tissue Bank and is co-founder and a member of Southern Maryland Network. Among his claims to fame is that he is a team member in the DeMatha High School Hall of Fame. When he's not at a function for his Church or the Lions Club, Craig enjoys coaching sports, hunting, and doing anything with his family.

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  Michael Raymond

Michael is a lifetime resident of LaPlata and was born at Physicians Memorial Hospital (Civista). He graduated from LaPlata High School, Charles County Community College (CSM) and the Kentucky College of Mortuary Science. His wife, Kristina, is the Director of Charles County Adult Day Services. They reside on St. Mary's Avenue and have two children, Michael, Jr. (32) and Lindsey (15). Michael is a Funeral Director and Owner of Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. in LaPlata and a member of the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association. Locally, he is a board member of the United Way of Charles County and the Kiwanis Club of Waldorf. In addition, Michael is a member of the LaPlata American Legion, White Plains Moose Lodge, and Sons of the American Revolution. In his service with the Knights of Columbus, he is a past Grand Night and Knight of the Year for the Archbishop Neale Council #2279. He has served as Past President of the F.B. Gywnn Center P.T.A. and of the Sacred Heart Parish Council. He also is a past Board Member of both the ARC of Southern Maryland and HARC. Michael's hobbies and interests include restoring his 1926 home-place, enjoying his 1971 Corvette, pool time, and being a lector/reader at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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  Cris O'Bryhim-Curtis

Cris was born at Civista and was raised in the Waldorf area. For the past seven years, she has resided in LaPlata/Dentsville. Cris is a graduate of Maurice J. McDonough High School, and attended the College of Southern Maryland. Cris is married to Ray Curtis, who is the owner of Curtis Propeller and Marine Services. She has one son, Austin O'Bryhim, 11, and twelve year old twin stepdaughters, Lexi and Sheri Curtis. Cris' accomplishments include board membership on the Charles County Chamber of Commerce, and the Charles County Department of Aging with their Senior Christmas Program. She is a past board member of the American Red Cross. Cris is employed as a Realtor for Baldus Real Estate and has achieved many milestones in her career. She was awarded Sales Agent of the year in 1999 and 2001, and was Rookie of the Year in 1995. She is a member of both the National Association of Realtors and the Maryland Association of Realtors. Locally, she is active with the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors (SMAR), where she a Hall of Fame Member, a Platinum Club member, and serves on the Education Committee. When she's away from work, Cris enjoys travel, cooking and gardening.

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  Diana Rucci

Diana is a life-time resident of Charles County, having lived in all four quads of the county. A graduate of Lackey High School, she received her Associates Degree from the former Charles County Community College. Diana is proud to be running for Queen Mystique this year, on the heels of the current Queen Mystique and her cousin, Jane Staples. Diana is employed by the Waldorf Ford and Dodge as their Operations Director. She and her husband, Bobby, are co-owners of Don Savino's Piano Bar and Grill in Waldorf. Among her accomplishments are her membership and immediate past-presidency of Zonta Club of Charles County. She also is a member of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the National Republican Women of America. Diana serves as Treasurer of Zachia Manor Homeowners Association and has served on various committees for Hospice's annual Festival of Trees. She has been a strong supporter of Commitment to Kids, Holiday Gift Baskets for Charles County Senior Citizens, Christmas Connections, Angel Watch and Civista Health Foundation. Her favorite club association is with her book club, the Novelettes. When time allows, Diana enjoys skiing in Killington, Vermont, with her father and step-mother and playing golf with her mother and step-father at Swan Point Country Club. Diana treasures Sundays when she spends time with her husband Bobby and his three sons, Dominic, Joey and Johnny.

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  Betty Jean Turner

Betty was born in at the original Physicians Memorial Hospital. Although she has been a Waldorf resident for 15 years, she has resided in Charles County for more than 45 years. A graduate of LaPlata High School, Betty has been employed with Bank of America for 26 years, and was recently promoted to Banking Center Service Manager of the Waldorf Branch. Betty is the 4th of 5 children in her family. She has 3 sisters and 1 brother, all of whom are 'local'. She is also a proud aunt of one niece, Tamara; one nephew David, and one great nephew, Xavier. Betty's community service and memberships include the honor of being a board member of the Charles County Crime Solvers and the Southeastern Crime Solvers organizations. In addition, she is a former member of the Civista Health Foundation Board of Directors and was on various volunteer efforts of the Mardi Gras ball since it started 13 years ago. She is also proud of her involvement with the Charles County Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, Betty enjoys bowling, power-walking and spending time with her cat, "Flintstone".

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Community Events
Community Events At Civista Medical Center

Thursday, Feb. 19
Diana Rucci

“Diana-Gras” (live auction and Mustang drawing) at Don Savinos in Waldorf; 6 pm. For details, call 301.742.8969.

Thank you, for making all of the Mardi Gras Fundraising Events at Civista a great success.