Duck race to benefit New Century Scholars - April 29

Hundreds of ducks will be dropped from the Depot Street Bridge in Dillsboro to see which one makes it to the finish line first at Western Builders.

The little yellow rubber duckies, which go for $5 each, raise money to benefit Jackson County New Century Scholars.

This year's 6th annual Ducks on the Tuck launches at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Local fishermen will release the ducks into the Tuckaseigee from the little wooden bridge across the railroad tracks and then catch them as they float down the river to Western Builders.

The owner of the winning duck will receive the grand prize, which is a bright yellow 2005 Marshin B-05/MH50 Scooter donated by Riverside Auto Sales of Sylva. The scooter, which gets approximately 110 miles to the gallon, comes complete with helmet. Other prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants, a remote-control boat from Radio Shack, theatre tickets, stays at local motels and inns, tickets to Dollywood and gift certificates to local merchants.

Tickets are available at any of the public schools, from Macon Bank, City Lights Bookstore or Southwestern Community College Foundation director Sonja Haynes. Winners do not have to be present to win.

The winning artwork on this year's Ducks on the Tuck poster was created by Malissa Gispert of Smoky Mountain High School. SMHS student Michael Stephens had his winning artwork printed on the Ducks on the Tuck t-shirts, which are available at Cullowhee Valley School for $10.

Brendon Manchester of Cullowhee Valley School had the winning design for grades K-5 and Germain Fuentes of Fairview was the winner in grades 6-8.

All proceeds benefit New Century Scholars, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year of providing young people incentives to stay in school, to grow intellectually and in self-esteem and to achieve a guaranteed college education. For more information, call Patty Wilson, Jackson County NCS director, at 293-5667.

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