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Simpson wins fastest duck In Port Franks
After several months of hard
training, ducks from across
Lambton Shores flocked to the
mouth of the Ausable River
and took to the water on July
31st, to vie for the title of fast-
est duck in Lambton. Hosted
at Christine's and organized
by the Northville Volunteer
Fire Department and many
dedicated volunteers lead by
Brenda 'Rubber Ducky Lady'
and Maxine, along with assist-
ance of ticket sales co-ordi-
nated through local busi-
nesses; Christine's, Grog's and
Don River's Auto made the
day successful and enjoya-
ble. All proceeds from this
event are allocated to the
Northville Fire Depart-
ment. While eagerly awaiting
the competition, sponsors of
the ducks where able to enjoy
a bbq hosted by the fire fight-
ers, or hang out listening to
the live entertainment on
Christine's patio. The much
anticipated moment arrived
and the ducks dove into the
beautiful water to paddle furi-
ously to the finish line. The
crowd gathered close to the
water to cheer on their ducks,
and it was neck and neck all
the way to the end.
Diana Simpson's duck won
first place taking home $500
and the title of fastest duck in
Lambton. Stacie Kersey's duck
finished second for $300. Rick
Langdown's ducked paddled
in at third place winning $150
and in fourth place Rob &
Terry Perkins' duck earned
$50.
As the event drew to a close
with over $3000 raised for the
Northville Fire Department,
MC and Fire Fighter, Tom
Meister, noted that the sup-
port of volunteers make com-
munity events such as this
possible and thanked them
all.
You're invited to join the
event and sponsor a duck next
year, on the Sunday of the
Civic holiday weekend, at
Christine's.
Annual Rubber Duckie Race on the river
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