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COASTNOTES HONORS
Fleur Catering & Market; and the 2016 President Appreciation Award, Brad Cates, Mississippi Power.
“These awards are a small token of our appreciation
and recognition for what our volunteers, businesses and community leaders do and their impact on the community,” said Cynthia Sutton, executive director of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau.
Sponsors for the annual meeting were Bacot-McCarty Foundation, Blossman Gas, Charter Bank, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, F.E.B. Distributing Company, Fort Bayou Wine & Spirits, Hancock Bank, Keesler Federal Credit Union, M&M Bank, Mississippi Power, The Peoples Bank and Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
Cynthia Sutton presents awards for the Ocean Springs Chamber.
BUSINESSES
story by Lynn Lofton photos by Michael Sunderman
Yearly awards were presented to individuals and businesses by the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held at Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center.
Those honored included Volunteer of the Year, Moon Sinnokrot; Joseph F. Tinney Award, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27 U. S. Navy; Community Leader of the Year, Chic Cody; First Responder of the Year, Officer Adam Carter, Ocean Springs Police Department; Restaurant of the Year, Froghead Grill; Retailer of
the Year, Traci James, It’s All Arranged Consignment Boutique; Main Street Award, Jennifer Gladden, Lola
VOLUNTEERS
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A Night to Wear White at
story by Lynn Lofton
A Shore Thing for Kids on April 29 is a night to wear white at the Pass Christian Yacht Club. The third annual gala,
7-11 p.m., benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Pass Christian and the Pass Christian Community Sailing Foundation. Music will be by the band, South. Ticket price of $125 is all inclusive.
“The gala features a range of culinary delights, drinks, a live band for dancing and a silent auction,” Yacht Club Manager Clark Brennan said.
A Shore Thing for Kids is the major fundraiser for these organizations, which have partnered to provide community
Gala
sailing to children in the Pass Christian/Long Beach area. “Two high school sailing teams have emerged as a result of this partnership, and community awareness is growing
as we are able to provide educational opportunities for children about the ocean; it’s not just about sailing,” Brennan added. “You just need to bring your dancing shoes and come support the cause.”
Pass Christian Yacht Club
228.452.2571 www.passchristianyachtclub.org
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