“We gave out $2,525 to the first place winner for our 25th year, and we also gave out cash prizes through 22nd place as well as last place. We raised just under $10,000 this year,” said event duckmaster and Lions Club member, Zach Merry.

The Lions Club will use the money raised to help with the costs of its sight and hearing causes.

The club helps provide eye glasses and hearing aids among many other things to lower income people in the community or people who are unable to provide these necessities themselves.

25 years ago, Donald Charbonneau, more commonly known as Charby, started the duck derby fundraiser. This year, the event has been re-named Charby’s Annual Duck Derby in memory of the original creator after his passing earlier this year.

The annual event recently took place at Canalview Park, right behind Tavern on the Lock.

(Photo courtesy of Fulton Duck Derby 2015 Facebook page)
Over 1,000 ducks are dumped into the river at Canalview Park each year to raise funds for the Fulton Lions Club. Each duck has a corresponding ticket to award cash prizes to top finishers.

Throughout the summer months, participants were able to purchase tickets for the event which would correspond with a rubber duck.

All of the ducks are then dumped into the river where they race to the finish.

Whichever ducks are drawn from the water first, win for their corresponding ticket holder.

First place this year was awarded to Mary West, winning the grand total of $2,525.

The fun didn’t stop at the water though. The event provided food, music, face painting, and raffles.

“Fulton Medicine Place is our lead sponsorship. Community Bank also sponsors and we were able to have the Fabulous Rip Cords perform. The Lions Club provided food,” said Merry.

Even though it was a rainy day on September 13, it did not deter the fun.

“The weather was not the best, so the turnout was really good considering. We had way more than expected due to the weather, but it held off and people came regardless of the clouds and the chances of a little rain,” Merry said.

For more information on the Fulton Lions Club and any upcoming events, visit their website or check out their Facebook page.

FULTON – The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the 25th annual Duck Derby, from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 13, said Paul Foster, club president.

The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the 25th annual Duck Derby on Sept. 13. Hundreds of ducks “swim” in to finish at a previous duck derby.

“We’ve renamed the event, “Charby’s Duck Derby” in honor the late Don Charbonneau, a Fulton Lions past president and creator of the derby,” Foster said. “He was a shining light for our club and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. He is deeply missed by us all and we wanted to honor him by officially naming the derby after him.”

“This year there will by prizes for the 22 top finishers as well as the last place duck, with a grand prize of $2,525,” said Zach Merry, event chair. “There are also more than 50 local raffle prizes to be won on the day of the event, and The Fabulous Ripcords will provide live entertainment all day.”

The event is in Canal Park, behind Tavern on the Lock.

Duck tickets can be purchased the day of the event or pre-event at The Fulton Medicine Place, Chirello Advertising, or from any Fulton Lion.

Fulton’s Lions Club, also known for their Lions Loot Sweepstakes, and Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area.

For further information on Fulton Lions, visit their Facebook page under “Fulton NY Lions.”

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Aug. 15 Swing 4 Service Golf Classic

A few open slots remain for teams to play in this year’s Swing 4 Service Golf Tourney, said Jerry Stanard, tourney co-chair.

Deadline for registration is Aug. 13 and the registration fee is $340 per team.

From left are: Steve Chirello, Frank Badagnani, Fred Aldrich, and Leo Chirello.

Fulton’s Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary and Sunrise Rotary clubs have again partnered with tournament title sponsor Eastern Shore Associates Insurance, for the ‘Swing 4 Service’ Sixth Annual Golf Classic, Aug. 15, at Emerald Crest Golf Course, Palermo.

The event features an 8 a.m. shotgun start with a best ball captain and crew format.

An awards banquet will immediately follow at Tavern on the Lock, Fulton.

All proceeds support each service club’s community service in Fulton.

For further information, contact Stanard (JStanard@windstream.net), tournament chair, at 593-0646.

Fulton Lions Club Awards Dowd and Scaringi Scholarships

MaKenna Cealie and Jacob W. Belcher, both 2015 graduates of G. Ray Bodley High School,  were awarded the Fulton Lions Club’s 2015 H. and Mary Dowd Memorial and John Scaringi scholarships respectively. Each scholarship provides the winner with $750 per year for four years toward their college costs. Cealie is GRB’s Valedictorian and Belcher is Salutatorian. Joining them is Steve Young, a member of the Fulton Lions Club scholarship committee. Cealie will attend Colgate University this fall where she plans to be a research scientist in neuroscience. Belcher will attend Ithaca College’s physical therapy doctorate program. Absent from the photo are scholarship committee members Howard Slade, Steve Chirello, and committee chair, Leo Chirello. The Fulton Lions Club, also known for its Mane Event Comedy Night, Lions Loot Sweepstakes and Charby’s Duck Derby, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area. For further information on Fulton Lions: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/fultonny/index.php or find them on Facebook under “Fulton, NY Lions Club.”