Joe Dean of Westford won the grand prize of dinner for two anywhere in the world after his adopted rubber duck crossed the finish line first in the 24th annual Ducky Wucky River Race May 10, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ayer, Harvard, Shirley, and Devens. Dean’s duck competed against more than 4,000 others in this year’s race on the Nashua River. In addition to the grand prize, 44 other prizes were donated by area businesses.
Proceeds from the race benefit the Rotary’s charitable causes, including local food pantries, high school scholarships, youth sports programs, and international relief efforts.
This year’s race sponsors, who underwrote the grand prize, were Ayer Moving and Storage, the Bull Run Restaurant, Closets by Design, David B. Alexander CPAs, Gervais Ford, IC Federal Credit Union, Roux Travel, Nashoba Valley Medical Center, and North Middlesex Savings Bank.
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2014 Ducky Wucky River Race Winners |
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| 1. | Joe Dean | Dinner for two anywhere in the world |
| 2. | Pam Brown | Sunset boat cruise on Lake Monomonac, donated by Kit Tucker of Roux Travel |
| 3. | Diane Valenti | Antique car ride to ice cream parlor, donated by Kit Tucker of Roux Travel |
| 4. | John Blodgett | Certificate for free estate planning, $700 value, donated by Lorden, Pastor & Lilly |
| 5. | Elizabeth Babbitt | One hour financial planning session, $200 value, donated by Bill Ennis (CFP) |
| 6. | Jeff Schwarz | Fly fishing lesson, $150 value, donated by fly fishing instructor Eino Kauppi |
| 7. | Neville Crabbe | Museum membership for up to four people, $70 value, donated by Fruitlands Museum |
| 8. | Rhonda Schnipke | $50 gift certificate, donated by One2One Bodyscapes |
| 9. | Bob Coppo | $50 gift certificate to One2One Bodyscapes |
| 10. | Robert Montgomery | $50 gift certificate to One2One Bodyscapes |
| 11. | Diane Fox | $50 gift certificate, donated by the Bull Run Restaurant |
| 12. | William MacNamara | $50 gift certificate, donated by the Bull Run Restaurant |
| 13. | Charles Sawyer | $50 gift certificate, donated by the Bull Run Restaurant |
| 14. | Lois Kirk | $50 gift certificate, donated by Evans on the Common |
| 15. | Al Paquin | $50 gift certificate to Hannafords, donated by IC Credit Union |
| 16. | Margaret Kidder | $50 gift certificate to Hannafords, donated by IC Credit Union |
| 17. | Dennis Zifcak | $50 gift certificate, donated by Youtopia Day Spa |
| 18. | Don Black | $50 gift certificate for oil change and tire rotation, donated by Gervais Ford |
| 19. | Tia LeBlanc | $50 gift certificate for oil change and tire rotation, donated by Gervais Ford |
| 20. | Loyd Carrender | $50 gift certificate for oil change and tire rotation, donated by Gervais Ford |
| 21. | Anne Marie Fortin | $50 gift certificate, donated by Village Beauty Shop |
| 22. | Anne Marie Fortin | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 23. | Judy Grande | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 24. | Lisa Lutinski | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 25. | Nancy and Ed Eldridge | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 26. | Elaine Gailey | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 27. | Rayellen Kishbach | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 28. | Chris Manzello | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 29. | Betsy Purcell | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 30. | Janice Goodrow and Monica Farley | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 31. | Glen and Annette Copeland | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 32. | David Valletto | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 33. | Tom McCabe | Day pass for family of five, $45 value, donated by Benjamin Hill Pool |
| 34. | Deb LaPointe | $40 gift certificate, donated by P.N. Laggis & Co. |
| 35. | Joan Pena | Piece of jewelry, $30 value, donated by Karen Strickland-Sampson |
| 36. | Karen Renda | $25 gift certificate, donated by Kelly’s Hallmark |
| 37. | Wayne Landry | $25 gift certificate, donated by Creatively Rachel |
| 38. | Craig Thorpe | $25 gift certificate, donated by Clover Farm Market |
| 39. | Loyd Carrender | $25 gift certificate, donated by, Pinard’s Florist |
| 40. | Jody Brine | $25 gift certificate, donated by Fallon Wine and Spirits |
| 41. | Bill Marshall | $25 gift certificate, donated by Jack O’ Lantern Wine & Spirits |
| 42. | Rob Compagne | $25 gift certificate, donated by Kimball Farm |
| 43. | Pam Gordon | $25 gift certificate, donated by Kimball Farm |
| 44. | Liz Lameoux | $25 gift certificate, donated by Kimball Farm |
| 45. | Evelyn Nash | Gift certificate for pitch & putt, Kimball Farm |
