Corn Ducky Derby A Splashing Success

The 29th annual Corn Ducky Derby took place this past Saturday at Suggett Park, organized by the Cortland Community Service Club. And new this year featured a 5K as part of the YMCA of Cortland’s Race Series.

Rain though didn’t stop those ducks or ticket sales.

This year 8,576 ducks raced this year. Local business sold the $5 tickets. From ticket sales $42,880 was raised with all of the money going to youth groups in Cortland County. Sponsors cover the costs of any new ducks, material, printing and advertising and covers the prize monies.

And The Winners Are…

First Place $2500

1. Carl Fadale and his duck, Poochini, of Homer

2nd – 10th Place $100

2. Amanda Peck, Ducky, Cortland
3. Rena LaFever, Spike, Cortland
4. Danielle Hall, Daniel, Cortland
5. Wayne LaBouf, Wayne, Cortland
6. Kyle Quail, Lucky Ducky, Easton, CT
7. Braeden Mulvihill, Bob, Homer
8. Shelly Jacobi, Homer
9. Ed Brush, Ralph, Syracuse
10. David Pitman, Bonnie, Homer

11th – 15th Place $50

11. Bob Hughes, Groton
12. J. P. Suits, Money Maker
13. Zoey Zech, Buggy, Homer
14. Carol Raymond, Cortland
15. Morgan Hamer, Yellow Bellow, Liverpool

16th – 20th Place $25

16. Laura Call, Jack, McGraw
17. Bud Ames, Cortland
18. Mark Herman, Tar Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
19. Christina Clark, Colby, Homer
20. Thomas Clark, Donny, Homer

And the Last Place ‘winner’ of $10 is Cheryl Smith and her duck, Kenny Wayne, of Cortland.

The Corn Ducky Derby since 2004 has raised a total $487,914.48 for Youth Groups.

The Cortland Community Service Club provides opportunities for members from the greater Cortland Community to meet and work together providing service to the greater Cortland Community.

To raise and provide funds for selected greater Cortland Community needs with an emphasis on youth programs.