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A retired U.S. Army colonel has been named chairman of the Washington County Gaming Commission.
Orlyn Oestereich, 75, of Boonsboro, will serve a one-year term as chairman of the commission charged with distributing millions of dollars in tip jar gambling profits to charity.
When the Washington County Club Association first asked him to serve as its representative on the commission three years ago, Oestereich agreed even though some people told him he was crazy for accepting the huge responsibility.
"If you live in a community, you have to take part. This was a way for me to get involved in the community," he said.