Maredith Management offers National Night Out support

Friday, July 31, 2009

Click here to enlarge this photo Submitted photo Maredith Management and the Charles County Sheriff's Office are getting ready for National Night Out Aug. 4. Maredith donated $1,000 to the sheriff's office to help with the annual event. Pictured are Brent Quinn, , left, vice president of Maredith Management; sheriff's office community organizer Connie Gray; Vincent T. Oliva, president and chief operating officer of Maredith Management; and Sheriff Rex W. Coffey. E-Mail This Article | Print This Story

The anti-crime mission behind National Night Out strikes a chord with many residents and businesses across Charles County including Candice Quinn Kelly, owner of Maredith Management and the Candy Clark Boutique in La Plata.

As a token of her support, she recently donated $1,000 to the Charles County Sheriff's Office to support the agency's National Night Out efforts.

"It is my personal and professional pleasure to support National Night Out and the commitment that our Charles County Sheriff's Office has made to this important community event, under the leadership of Sheriff Rex Coffey," Kelly said.

Vincent T. Oliva, president and chief operating officer of Maredith Management, and Brent Quinn, the company's vice president, presented the donation to Sheriff Rex W. Coffey on July 21 at sheriff's office headquarters in La Plata.

"Sometimes, a simple thank you cannot sufficiently express our gratitude," Coffey (D) said in a press release. "In an economy forcing everyone to tighten their purse strings, Candice has done more than just open her wallet. She's made a real difference in her community and for that

I am very grateful."

National Night Out, which celebrates police-community alliances and promotes a bold stance against crime, is held the first Tuesday of each August — Aug. 4 this year.

So far, 152 neighborhoods have registered to participate. Some neighborhoods host elaborate block parties to celebrate the event while others simply elect to leave their porch lights lit for a few hours in the evening to demonstrate their support.

Businesses display messages on their marquees, provide promotional giveaways and prizes for neighborhood block parties or host special events like cookouts to celebrate.

For more information about National Night Out, go to www.ccso.us or call community organizer Connie Gray at 301-9323-3080.