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CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

For Immediate Release

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George E. Clarkson

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Wayne Cooper

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Edith J. Patterson

Vice-President

Reuben B. Collins, II

Samuel N. Graves, Jr.

Gary V. Hodge

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Fans Flock to '70s Summer Funkfest

The Charles County Commissioners recently declared September 21, 2008,

“Summer Funkfest Day” in the County by presenting a proclamation of merit to the

world-famous Ohio Players (“Love Rollercoaster,” “Fire”) in celebration of their 50

years in the music industry.

Proclamations were also presented to music icons Kool & The Gang, The

SOS Band, and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes.

The Summer Funkfest, held at Regency Stadium in Waldorf, featured more

than six hours of '70s funk and soul music.

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Pictured with The Ohio Players are Commissioner Vice President Edith

Patterson (District 2) and Reuben B. Collins, II (District 3).

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September 23, 2008