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Waterfront Festival | Chestertown
Washington College celebrated its 225th anniversary at the Waterfront Festival on September 22. The event featured kayaking, tug-of-war, and an exciting cardboard boat regatta.

The crew of the Titanic took home the best design and costume award: Centreville's Adam Goodheart (center, standing) and Chestertown's Jim Schelberg, Jasper Colt, and Reno Smith.	Chestertown's Capt. John Seidel and the crew of the speedy and solid Greenpeas came in first place.
The aptly named SOS Crew, captained by Annie Koch, made a notable return to shore.

Concourse d'Elegance | St. Michaels
Celebrating art, fashion, and one-of-a-kind motor vehicles, this inaugural event held September 30 at the Inn at Perry Cabin was a fundraiser for the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Standing beside the spectacular 1936 Bugatti Atalante Coupe owned by Henry and Gale Petronis of Royal Oak are Charles Moyer, the Honorable John C. North, II, and George M. Walish, Jr., event chair and founder.	Margie Pruitt, CEO, and Betsy Tuttle, Director, both from the ARC-DP flank Don Williams of Danville, CA. As part of the Blackhawk Collection, Williams exhibited the world's only 1931 Minerva with a body by Rollston, at right. This Belgium-made automobile won the event's long distance award.
Enjoying the event are Reg and Jean Heitchue of Annapolis. They stand before a 1909 Pierce Arrow.	David North and Reyn Hoge of St. Michaels enjoyed viewing the spectacular collection of coach-built automobiles.
Enjoying the Marc Castelli exhibit are Pat and Kathy Bogan of Easton.	Guests enjoyed a fashion show courtesy of Charisma Clothing Boutique, which featured models adorned in chic formal evening attire.

QAC Mental Health Association Committee Raffle | Centreville

QAC Mental Health Association Committee Members Brenda Hardesty, Susie Evans, Marian Karwacki, Kit Foster, Kelly Phillps, and Robin Pili observe as Scott MacGlashan and Diane Freestate pull the winning "case of wine" raffle ticket during a recent fundraiser.

36th Artisan Fall Festival | Centreville
Nearly 50 working artisans and crafters exhibited wares and demonstrated crafts. Proceeds benefit the battered women's shelter, student scholarships and other endeavors of the Centreville Rotary Club.

Kudner-Leyon Memorial Golf Outing | Chestertown
Raising funds to benefit the Kudner-Leyon Writer's Program at Kent School, guests spent the day golfing at the

(L to R) Enjoying the tournament are founding Kent School Headmistress Joan Merriken, and new Headmaster Michael Schuler.	(L to R) Chris McClary, Carol and Peter Leyon (parents of Amanda Leyon), and Geoff Leyon (brother of Amanda).
(L to R) The tournament was made possible in part, thanks to Platinum Sponsor Chesapeake Bank and Trust. Its team consisted of James Anthony, Rob Thompson, Phil Hoon and Ron Miller.

Quilt Pink for Breast Cancer | Centreville
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure fundraising event held at Peggy's Sewing Center saw quilters join forces in the fight against breast cancer, donating their time to create quilts that will be auctioned on ebay.

Doris Bolton, Peggy Patterson, Nancy Caldwell, Lynne Day, and Barbara Adkins spent an afternoon quilting together, to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.

Helen Burton, Patricia Holland, Helen Carneal, Jeddie DeCoursey, and Edith Davis were busy cutting, ironing, and stitching for the cause.

Memorial Hospital Centennial Celebration Gala | Easton
On Saturday, September 29, 500 guests gathered at Lakewood Farm, the Easton home of David and Susan Pyles, to honor The Memorial Hospital's 100th year of service to the community. Over $200,000 was raised for the Century Fund for Patient Care, which provides financial support for healthcare services to persons in need.

Joe Ross, CEO and President of Shore Health System (center), accepts a Maryland General Assembly proclamation of congratulations in honor of Memorial Hospital's 100th anniversary from Delegates Addie Eckardt (left) and Jeannie Haddaway (right).	Centennial Celebration Gala Committee Members are (left to right), front row, Dr. Sharon Liu, Cammy Passarella, Susan Pyles, Chair Susan Dillon, Jody Baker, Delia Denny, Nan Peterson; back row, Talli Oxnam, Judy Munn, Maxine Millar, Virginia Sappington, Blenda Armistead, Anne Croker and Sherrie Petermann. Committee members not pictured are Sally Akridge, Jenny Benson, Anna Fichtner, Susan Granville, Melissa Judkins, Kathleen Lea, Gail O'Brien and Allison Satchell.
Seated (left to right), are Ed Kavanaugh, Mary Lou McAllister, Trisha Saul, Susan Pyles and Frank Saul; standing, Bill McAllister, Susie Granville, Chair Shore Health System Board of Directors John Dillon, David Pyles, Martha Kavanaugh, Chair of Event Planning Susan Dillon and Dick Granville.	Gala sponsor Salisbury Pewter representatives were (left to right), seated, Richard Razzetti, Marlene Razzetti, Richard Bernstein, Ellen Bernstein and Linda Robinson; standing, Dina Clemmer, Michael Clemmer, Jenni Loeser, David Loeser and Richard Robinson.
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Brownawell with Easton Memorial Board Secretary Charles Capute, Delia Denny and Scott Davidson at the Gala.

Environmental Concern's Green Gala | St. Michaels
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, the September 29th event raised over $40, 000 for wetland education projects in schools throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.

Environmental Concern President, Suzanne Pittenger-Slear dances to the music of the 70's with friend and EC member Chris Holtz.

Fall intern Megan Hemingway and Senior Educator Karleen Vollherbst prepare for guests at the Green Gala.

President Bush at CBMM | St. Michaels
President George W. Bush signs an executive order to protect striped bass and red drum: by prohibiting the sale of fish caught in federal waters; through breeding stock population assessments; and through enhanced state fisheries management.

Standing with the President are : (L-R) Michael Nussman, American Sportfishing Assoc. Pres.; Brad Burns, Stripers Forever Pres.; David Pfeifer, Shimano America Corp. Pres.; Walter Fondren, Coastal Conservation Association Chair; and U.S. Representative Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland. Blocked (behind Gilchrest) is U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, and partially in view, far right is U.S. Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne.

Shore Talk
  Collected by Cameron Adams

The holidays provide us with the opportunity to acknowledge the many blessings of family, friends, and community, and to spread good will and wishes for the New Year. Our Eastern Shore neighbors share with us their holiday wishes--we hope they help you get in the spirit.

"What is your wish for the holidays?"

Ted Cutler, Tilghman Island: "More programs for the disadvantaged kids."	Lew Dodd, Sudlersville: "I wish that more people would be able to eat healthier."
Lanny Parks, Chestertown: "Since it's the season for brotherhood, I would wish for peace."	Joan Conner, Chestertown: "If we all had more patience and understanding we would learn to love and have time for the good things in life."
Jim Villwock, Chester: "A wish for good tidings and peace for everyone."	Bob Parks, Cambridge: "I always did believe in Santa Claus. I'm almost 69 years old, so I wish to retire before Christmas."