The Association of Northwest Steelheaders hosted the Ducky Derby to Benefit Fish July 16 at Glenn Otto Park during the City of Troutdale’s Summerfest. Cost was $10 per duck, and almost 500 ducks were purchased. Prizes were awarded to the first seven places. The ducks werereleased off the Historic Columbia River Highway Bridge over the Sandy River at 4: 30 pm on the 16^th.

Proceeds from the Ducky Derby go to support the Association’s ongoing efforts to improve cold-water fisheries in the Pacific Northwest.

Prizes and winning ducky numbers:

1st place, $500 cash: #5126

2nd, Apple iPad donated by Power Pac Mac ($399 value): #4995

3rd, $250 cash: #4905

4th, "Elk" metal artwork donated by Langeliers Metal ($195 value): #4004

5th, A day at the spa for you car donated by Gresham Ford: #4734

6th, "Fish" wood carving donated by Pudding River Carvers: #5141

7th, Three lube services and safety checks donated by Nolan's Tire Factory: #5136