Mardi Gras 2004
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.
Civista Health Foundation P.O. Box 1701 • 8 Kent Avenue, Suite 303
La Plata, MD 20646 • 301.609.4132 • 301.934.0384 FAX
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.
2004 MARDI GRAS SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Century 21 Comstock-Earnest, Inc.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Community Events
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.
Community Events At Civista Medical Center
Thank you, for making all of the Mardi Gras Fundraising Events at Civista a great success.
