Rotary Ducky Dash Runs Again

Quackers the Rotary Duck

The Lamar Rotary is gearing up again for the 13^th Annual Ducky Dash set for Willow Creek Park during Lamar Days, May 17^th at 12:30pm.  The Rotary mascot, “Quackers” will be present in the middle of the Park near the race headquarters.  Area grade school students will participate in a series of races, helping to pick the winners.  Proceeds from ticket sales help fund purchase of dictionaries for all area 3^rd grade students. 

The first prize winner will receive $750, second prize is $250 and five, third prize winners will receive $100 each.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the student winners of the races and all race participants will receive a certificate for roasted ears of corn from Southeastern Diversified Services. 

Mike Renkin Gives the Ducks a Spin

The heats will have 5^th and 6^th grade level winners drawing for the first place cash prize.  Third and 4^th grade race winners will draw for the 2^nd place cash prize and K through 2^nd grade winners in five heats will draw for the 5, $100 cash prizes. 

Tickets are $25 for a six ‘quack’ or individual tickets are $5.  Contact Cathy Buxton at 688-7840 for ticket information if a Rotarian hasn’t contacted you yet.

By Russ Baldwin