Ducky Derby winners
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Close to 30,000 rubber ducks were released into the Roaring Fork River by dump truck Saturday afternoon for the 24th annual ducky derby. There were 11 winners in the Derby, with the top-finisher taking home a $10,000 prize.
The winners were:
1. Allison Kanders ($10,000)
2. Karen Mausner
3. Hans Guetheh
4. Ralph Milne
5. Pamela Cessna
6. Cathy Lenyo
7. Bradley Peate
8. Jeff Liddington
9. Holly Tattersall
10. Laura McCullough
Last Duck: Brandi Chilian
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