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Duck derbies, escape artist thrill at Cascade Locks event

7/5/2012 - West Side Leader

By Kathleen Folkerth

DOWNTOWN AKRON — From the suspenseful antics of a daredevil to the anticipation of watching a water race, attendees at Canal Day enjoyed thrilling fun at Cascade Locks Park June 30.

The annual fundraiser allowed attendees to purchase ducks that were then floated down the Ohio & Erie Canal in races to the finish for prizes. Catherine Greer, 10, of Akron, is pictured at right bottom as she chooses a duck for one of the races planned that day.

Photos: Dale Dong

Volunteer Abbi Remark, of Wadsworth, is shown at right middle as she helps Rebecca Stutler, 10, of Akron, and Ali Kirschbaum, 8, of Akron, make toy ducks at a craft table.

Escape artist Michael Griffin also entertained with his stunt to escape from chains and a cinder block after being plunged into the canal. Griffin is shown at left top as he entertains before his attempt and again at left bottom as he jumps into the water, from which he successfully emerged about 45 seconds later, according to his website.

Attendees also enjoyed music from the Blue Ribbon Bluegrass band, who are shown at right top.

The Cascade Locks Park Association presented the annual event, which aims to raise funds for continued improvements at the park, which includes the restored Mustill Store and the Schumacher Mills interpretive site. For more information, go to www.cascadelocks.org.

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