Osprey Gala - October 3
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David Mattingly, owner of David's Flowers in Leonardtown, prepares
floral arrangements for the annual St. Clement's Hundred Osprey Gala
event, a fundraiser for the Blackistone Lighthouse.
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Inky Kopel (left) and Mary Hyatt volunteer to greet and check in
guests of the Osprey Gala held on the grounds of the St. Clement's
Island Museum.
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Gretchen Ritchie's Jazz Caberet added a jazzy ambiance to the
evening with a delightful variety of modern selections and jazz
standards.
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Gilbert Murphy (left) and Ronnie Mattingly watch over the filet
mignon destined for the plates of the gala guests. 250 steaks were
cooked to perfection!
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President and CEO of Community Bank of Tri-County Mike Middleton
inspects the lovely print of the Blackistone Lighthouse, a live
auction item, while auctioneer (and St. Mary's County Commissioner)
Dan Raley works to eke out a higher bid from Middleton.
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U.S. Congressman and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer shakes hands
with Eddie Bailey. Eddie and brother Bo (middle) have been loyal
friends and supporters of the Congressman.
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