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Published on: 8/13/2008
Last Visited: 10/1/2008
Bill Higbie (far right), Dunes Cup Committee Chair, congratulates Jeff Alisch (second from right), and the crew of RUSH, on winning the 4th Annual Dunes Cup VNA Hospice Regatta.
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Regatta Contact: Bill Higbiebill@angelcrestinc.com
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Regatta Contact: Bill Higbiebill@angelcrestinc.com
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Regatta Contact: Bill Higbiebill@angelcrestinc.com
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2005 MCYC DUNES CUP - VNA HOSPICE REGATTA RECAP - by BILL HIGBIE
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As participants came through the breakfast line, they were able to get a glimpse of the Dunes Cup Trophy, the Hospice Regatta Perpetual Trophy, donated by Bill and Karen Higbie for permanent display at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, and the Hospice Regatta Trophy, a custom framed Willard Bond print, TAKEDOWN.
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In an amazing and unforgettable display of generosity, Mike Hoskins, one of the organizing sailors, presented committee member Bill Higbie with an envelope full of cash that had been collected for hospice the previous evening during an informal barbecue at the yacht club.
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Overhearing this exchange between Mike and Bill, another sailor handed Bill a $100 dollar bill to be added to the donation.
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Ross and Kelly MacLennan of MacLennan and Bain Insurance, along with committee members Linda Evanouski, Michelle Murphy-Wise, committee photographer Dave Winter, spectator boat coordinator Jean Starr, Bill Higbie and Channel 56 TV crew members rounded out the spectator boat crew.
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Upon return to the dock, Bill did an interview with Channel 56 reporter Nicole Kunshek.
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Bill Higbie prepares for presentation of awards and thanks sponsors and participantsBill Higbie served as MC for the awards ceremony.
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The same sailboat was also presented to the MCYC for display in its trophy case in gratitude for playing host to this event, and to Bill Higbie for his involvement in establishing and developing the regatta.
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Bill Higbie then announced the second place finisher and alternate to the National Hospice Regatta Championship, Brian Buffin and Marc Perkovic in WAR HOG.
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This year's committee consisted of Maria Galka, Cindy, Dave and Mike Winter, Jean Starr, Shelby Streett, Deb Killion, Michelle Murphy-Wise, Beth Nieman, Patty Rooney, Linda Evanouski, Beth Reinhardt, Deb and Liz Weiss, Cori Wronko, Marylyn and Wally Johns, Marilyn Novac, Pat Bodensteiner, Pat Good, Marilyn Olson, Jean Starr and Bill Higbie.
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Regatta Contact: Bill Higbiebill@angelcrestinc.com