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Eastern Sussex Duck Unlimited holds annual banquet
Event raises thousands for conservation and land protection
Showing their support for Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited are (l-r) former Ducks Unlimited State Chairman Ed Montague, former Ducks Unlimited State Chairman Ed Clark and former Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited Chairman Curtis Wirght. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
December 27, 2018
More than 100 hunters and outdoor enthusiasts attended Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited’s Annual Banquet Dec. 7. The event was held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, with money going toward conservation and land protection.
Showing their support for Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited are (l-r) former Ducks Unlimited State Chairman Ed Montague, former Ducks Unlimited State Chairman Ed Clark and former Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited Chairman Curtis Wirght. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
It’s tough to read, but special mugs were made this year honoring long time Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited member Paul Larson. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Boy Scout Troop 105 out of Long Neck was on hand serving hors d’oeuvres. Pictured (l-r) are Andrew Jansky, Assistant Chair Ron Jansky, Matthew Lehr, Committee Chair Dave Wimmer, Nathan Glasco, Landon Bixby, Max Merwitz, Jake Durasky, Assistant Scout Master Fred Durasky and Christopher Marshall. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
There were a lot of silent auction items including this rustic looking wine holder that would be a perfect fit for a hunting cabin. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Raymond Harp, former Eastern Sussex Ducks Unlimited chairman, holds up a Yeti cooler full of cash. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
As usual, Jim Yingling Sr., left, and Jim Yingling Jr. were on hand shucking oysters. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Even though most of the vehicles in the parking lot were sporting one already, there was a Ducks Unlimited license plate up for grabs just in case someone didn’t. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Described only as Decoy of the Year, this wood duck, hand-carved out of wood, was a silent auction item. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Nationally recognized artist and Milford resident Richard Clifton put up his Twist’n Turn’n Teal painting for auction. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
In real life nobody wants bird poop on their car, but for the duck squat it means money. Here Kenny Hopkins holds up the hen who will be making someone a winner. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The raffling of a chocolate lab is always a highlight. Katie Frederick said was undecided if she was going to bid on the puppy, but if she did, she said, she wouldn’t use her for hunting, “I’d keep her as a little treasure.” CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
