Raffle tickets for the Montauk Fire Department’s Annual Big Bucks Bonanza were, as usual, sold out months ago. Sunday, September 18th was the much anticipated Big Day [also my birthday, which was so kindly announced by Chief Joseph Lenahan]. The flood gates opened at 1 p.m. sharp to let in the Hopefuls and the Hungry for clams, corn, soups, burgers, hot dogs, salad, ice cream and more. At 2 o’clock, the Nancy Atlas Project led the crowd in singing (and standing for) the National Anthem, signaling the start of the Drawings. Congratulations to the following Big Winners!
KATHERINE MORACE $ 5,000
SALLY MARMENO $10,000
KEN RUTTER $15,000
RUTH KELLEHER $20,000
BRANDON DE MALDEN $30,000
MICHAEL SHIMER & ANTHONY DINUZZO $50,000
