Staff Reports
The 16th annual Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash raised $69,395 to help youth organizations in the community on Saturday at Mill Race Park.
This year, 17,993 ducks were sold, slightly less than last year, but 2019 will still be the second-best year ever for the event, organizers said.
The Lucky Duck Number was held by John Asel of Columbus, however his duck was not one of the first 10 drawn, so he did not win the new car from Chevrolet of Columbus or $50,000. However, he will receive a $100 consolation prize.
The event involves having community members adopt thousands of rubber ducks which are placed into Round Lake at Mill Race Park. Many are dropped by helicopter into the lake.
This year, 20 nonprofit, youth-oriented organizations will split 80% of the money raised, while the remaining 20% will go toward programs for children and young people sponsored by the local Kiwanis Clubs.
The winners of the 24 prizes, totaling over $12,000 in value, includes:
1st: Rory Glick, Columbus, $2,000.
2nd: Jobeth Johnson, Columbus, $1,500.
3rd: Jessica Sayer, Columbus, $1,000.
4th: Ariel Ortiz Castaneda, Columbus, 70” 4K HDR Smart LED TV.
5th: Caryn Wiggins, Columbus, Apple iPad Pro
6th: Regan Littrell, Columbus, laptop from Midwest Computer Solutions.
7th: Dave Wyatt, Columbus, $500.
8th: Jean Jones, Columbus, Otter Creek Golf for four and one-night stay at Residence Inn — Marriott
9th: Jeff and Cynde Curry, Columbus, In Office Laser Teeth Whitening — Pawlus Dental.
10th: Augusta Pace, Lizton, eight tickets to Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and a one-night stay in Hotel Indigo.
11th: Vince Donohoe, Shelbyville, PlayStation 4 Pro Console — 1 TB.
12th: Heather Conrad, Columbus, Apple Watch Series 4 GPS.
13th: Corey Carr, Columbus, $350.
14th: Diane Clancy, Columbus, $300.
15th: Tony Koopman, Columbus, XBox One — 1 TB.
16th: Peggy Wampler, Columbus, men’s suit from Dell Brothers.
17th: Peggy Maze, Columbus, gas grill from Lowe’s Home Improvement and $75.
18th: Angela Parker, Columbus, $250.
19th: Travis Edwards, Columbus, $150 and Kiwanis Pancake tickets.
20th: Dale Gayman, Columbus, gift package from Columbus Visitor’s Center.
21st: Rhonda Laswell, Columbus, Fitbit Versa Lite Smart Watch.
22nd: Ray Shute, Columbus, $100 and four Kiwanis Pancake tickets.
23rd: Ray and Irene Pitney, Edinburgh, Google Home Hands Free Help.
24th: Duane Mottier, Columbus, Vera Bradley purse from Lockett’s Ladies Shop.
