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VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 33
11512 N. 2nd ST. • MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019
America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta 2019 The America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which organizes an annual summer charity race. Individuals and businesses build life-sized boats of cardboard and race them along a 200-yard course at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach. There are various awards categories from fastest time to themed awards such as ‘Most Creative,’ ‘Stars and Stripes,’ and the famous ‘Most Spectacular Sinking.’ The Cardboard Cup Regatta originated in the summer of 1985 as a special event to help raise awareness
for a small local sailing club – The Crystal Lake Yacht Club. There were three members who were instrumental in the creation of this now annual event: Jim Hooker, Chuck Ellison, and Frank Ward. The first Cardboard Cup Regatta drew a crowd of 2000 spectators. Enough funds were raised to host the event and to give back to the community. Now celebrating its 35th year, this annual fun, family event provides annual grants to support local charities. This year we hope to continue the tradition and bring in more money than ever before to support local
charitable organizations. In addition to donating money to local causes, the event fosters team building and camaraderie. Individual, families, friends, and companies all get together to celebrate summer, enjoy the Crystal Lake Park District’s beach, and for a little friendly competition. Thank you to all of the sponsors, Baird & Warner, Kenmode Tool & Engineering, Hair Cuttery, Exemplar Financial Network, Flood Brothers, and Liberty Outdoor Advertising who made the 2019 America’s Cardboard Cup possible.
COURTESY PHOTOS McHenry County News
(Above) Can one paddle a boat and play Connect Four at the same time? More photos on page 4. (Right) This cardboard boat honors the anniversary of the Apollo launch to reach the moon.
2019 McHenry County Fair royalty
(Above) Pageant candidates prepped for the 2019 McHenry County Fair by cleaning up trash with the 2018 winners.
(Left) Queen’s Court visiting the cows at the McHenry County Fair.
See more pictures on page 5.
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Miss McHenry County, Victoria Vargas, and her 2019 royal court sisters, Megan and Hailey.