2013 Spring/Summer Newsletter - Harness Racing Museum and ...

Living Hall of FameBOB QUIGLEY was already an experienced racingofficial from Atlantic City Race Track when tapped byimpresario Sonny Werblin in September 1975 to overseethe construction and early development of therevolutionary Meadowlands Racetrack in EastRutherford, New Jersey. Quigley was general manager ofthe Meadowlands during theyears when the facility wouldearn its reputation as the mostimportant harness track in theworld. From personnel andcustomer service to operationsand communications - not tomention the quality of the racingitself - Quigley and his teamestablished the standard forracetrack operations everywhere.Just as Roosevelt Raceway had done in the 1950s, theMeadowlands revolutionized harness racing, and the trackcame to symbolize all that was great about the sport inthe last quarter of the 20th century. After eight years atThe Big M, Quigley went on to build another NewJersey track, Garden State Park, and before retiring hehelped establish Retama Park in Texas.DICK STILLINGS received his early exposure toharness racing as a groom for Dick Buxton. After a threeyearstint in the Army, Stillings took a job with JimmyCruise, Sr. and moved from grooming to training. In 1968Stillings relocated to The Meadows in Pennsylvania, andestablished himself as a top trainer-driver. Stillings andowner Roy Davis formed a partnership that sent out aseries of hard-battling Grand Circuit types, all includingthe surname “Spur.” 1986 Adios, Cane Pace and LittleBrown Jug winner Barberry Spur retired holding twoworld records and ranking ninth among moneywinningStandardbreds of all time. Stillingshimself would drive Jaguar Spur tovictory in the Jug the followingyear. Jaguar Spur would retire asthe 12th-leading moneywinningpacer of all time and holder of twoworld records. Stillings’ 1988American-National and BreedersCrown winner Kentucky Spurretired owning the record fortwo-year-old pacers on a fiveeighthsmile track, and his MatronStake and Breeders Crown-winning trotter Esquire Spur3,1:56f ($336,250) was voted 1989 Three-Year-OldTrotting Colt of the Year. Stillings continues to excel astrainer and driver, to this day ranking high in thehorsemen’s colony at The Meadows.Living Horse Hall of FameBETTOR’S DELIGHT – Little Brown Jug winnerBettor’s Delight retired as the 9th-leading single-seasonmoneywinning Standardbred of all time. In his rookieseason he garnered both the Dan Patch and O’Brien Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year awards. As a three-yearoldin 2001, Bettor’s Delight finished on the board in 14 of16 starts, with 9 wins and total earnings of $1,776,800.Victories included the New Jersey Pacing Classic, NorthAmerica Cup, Simcoe Stakes, Little Brown Jug andTattersalls Pace. Bettor’s Delight captured two O’BrienAwards, both for Three-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Yearand Horse of the Year, along with the Dan Patch Award forThree-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year.GRAND LADY – Sired by 1989 Horse of the YearMatt’s Scooter, Grand Lady raced from 1993-1995 withearnings of $235,571. The progeny that qualified GrandLady for the Hall of Fame are Three Diamonds winnerGlowing Report p,5,1:49.2 ($2,095,144), Bluegrass winnerPerfect Union p,3,1:49 ($723,598) and Urgent Actionp,6,1:49.3 ($546,020). Grand Lady has produced 13 foals,with 11 starters and earnings of over $4,499,000.LADY ASHLEE ANN – Sired by 1987 Pacer of theYear Camtastic, Lady Ashlee Ann raced from 1995-1997with earnings of $95,481. The progeny that qualified LadyAshlee Ann for the Hall of Fame are Breeders Crownwinner Betterthancheddar p,4,1:48f ($1,577,219), Art RooneyPace winner Ashlee’s Big Guy p,6,1:50.4f ($978,168) andArtist’s View p,5,1:49.4 ($788,811). Lady Ashlee Ann hasproduced 13 foals, with 11 starters and earnings of over$3,800,000.LIFE SIGN – In 1992, two-year-old Life Sign postedimpressive wins in the American-National and InternationalStallion Stakes and Governor’s Cup. In 1993, Life Signfinished on the board in all of his 22 starts, earning$1,354,911. Victories included the Art Rooney, BreedersCrown and Little Brown Jug, in world-record time. Life Signhas sired winners of over $111 million with sevenmillionaires, including 2002 Horse of the Year Real Desireand Meadowlands Pace winner Day In A Life. Life Sign hassired the dams of over 1,375 North American starters withearnings of over $85 million and six millionaires includingtwo-time Milton Stakes winner Loyal Opposition andBreeders Crown winner Village Jolt.MICHELLE’S JACKPOT – Sired by 1992 Horse ofthe Year Artsplace, Michelle’s Jackpot raced from 1996-1998 with earnings of $695,439. The progeny that qualifiedMichelle’s Jackpot for the Hall of Fame are Little BrownJug winner Michael’s Power p,3,1:48.1s ($1,478,716), OntarioSires Stakes star Michelle’s Power p,3,1:50.1s ($1,287,371)and Michael’s Marvel p,5,1:49.3f ($807,433). Michelle’sJackpot has produced 13 foals, with 10 starters and earningsof over $4,060,000.2

BOB “HOLLYWOOD” HEYDEN is a walkingencyclopedia of harness racing. Highly regarded byindustry workers and fans alike for his dazzling and neartotalknowledge of the horses and the records of the sport,Heyden is the “go-to guy” for journalists and mediaoutlets in need of stats, facts, trivia and off-beat stories. Inaddition to his role as commentator on telecasts from theMeadowlands, Heyden has been a columnist for TheCanadian Sportsman magazine since 1985. He has receivedboth the Dan Patch Award from Harness Tracks ofAmerica (2003) and the Clyde Hirt Memorial MediaAward from Harness Horsemen’s International (2005).Heyden has been honored with an USHWA President’sAward for overall excellence in promoting the sport ofharness racing, and received the organization’s Monticello-Goshen Chapter Phil Pines Award in 2011.Communicators’ Hall of FameHarness Racing Museum 2013 Amateur Driving ChampionBob “The Headhunter” Hechkoff was born in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City in July of 1954 and grew up inthe Borough of Queens. He fell in love with the sport of harness racing as a teenager, when he would take the shuttlebus to Yonkers and Roosevelt Raceways. In 1989 Bob formed Hechkoff Executive Search, Inc., a recruiting service forleading-edge global organizations. In the late 1990s Bob began to purchase Standardbreds and it wasn’t long before theurge to sit behind a horse himself proved irresistible. By the mid-2000s Bob’s amateur driving career was in full swing.He has since been an active participant in the American Harness Drivers Club, the North American Amateur DriversAssociation and the Delvin Miller Harness Drivers Association. The 2012 season proved to be a particularly satisfyingone for Bob and his trotter Tremendous Hit. Billings Eastern Regional wins at Freehold Raceway, Yonkers Raceway andSaratoga Raceway led to his capturing the Division Final at Yonkers in November.Harness Racing Museum Pinnacle Award HonoreeRich Johnston has over 20 years experience in television news in three markets where his positions have included chiefphotographer, news reporter and sports anchor. Rich has been with the USTA for five years as its multimediacoordinator. His work includes shooting, editing, producing and voice-over work. He produces a weekly harness racingshow, “Eye on Harness Racing” with John Pawlak, along with the podcast “Here They Come” with Paul Ramlow andJessica Schroeder for ustrotting.com. Rich also provides live streaming video for meetings and events, including theHarness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame Annual Dinner. He travels to all the major tracks, files reports on the races andgives a behind-the-scenes look for the fans. Rich works in social media, managing and updating the USTA’s Facebookand Twitter pages, YouTube and Harnessphere sites. In 2006 he won his second Emmy Award for local TV news inColumbus, Ohio, and has won multiple Associated Press Awards. Rich helped to bring the Ohio News Photographer'sAssociation Station of the Year Award to WBNS-TV three times in five years. He has won four horse racing industryawards, including two first-place finishes for Online Equine-Related Video for the three-part series "A Day in the Life"of Canadian driver Jody Jamieson and for the 2011 World Driving Championships from the American Horse PublicationAssociation.4SAM McKEE grew up in Michigan, where he showedan early fascination with race-calling. Working in thefamily’s small racing operation, McKee began jogging andtraining when he was 12. His announcing career started atthe 1976 Clinton County (Ohio) Fair where he was hiredfor $150 to call the races. On the day after graduating highschool in 1980 he became track announcer at SaginawValley Downs and went on to work at tracks in Michiganand Ohio in various management roles. In 1999 McKeeaccepted a full-time position at the Meadowlands andmoved to New Jersey with his family. McKee, who alsocalls the races at Grand Circuit stops in Delaware, Ohioand Lexington, has refined his microphone skills to thepoint that he simultaneously gives the crisp positional callrequired by the casual fan while including moments ofinsight that are important to the handicapping expert.2012 Delvin & Mary Lib Miller Horse of the Year Perpetual Trophy HonoreeCHAPTER SEVEN4,1:50.1 ($1,954,966)(Windsong’s Legacy – La Riviera Lindy – Dream Vacation)As a four-year-old in 2012, Chapter Seven became the first Standardbred to open his season with back-to-back worldrecord miles, winning in 1:50.4 in both the Titan Cup Prep and Titan Cup. He went on to victories in the Nat Ray(in a world record-equaling 1:50.1), Maxie Lee, Allerage, his second Breeders Crown and the American National.Chapter Seven won 8 of 10 with two seconds, while recording four sub-1:51 miles. He earned $1,023,025 and was voted2012 Dan Patch Horse of the Year, Trotter of the Year and Older Male Trotter of the Year.

Burglary at the MuseumThe Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame was burglarized sometimeovernight between December 17-18, 2012. Thieves targeted the displaycase containing a sterling silver Fabergé soup tureen and ladle, theMemphis Gold Challenge Cup, the gold Weaver Loving Cup and aTiffany basket-shaped bowl inscribed “Worthy Chief.” Nine additionaltrophies were also stolen; all were made between 1895 and 1946.The trophies are clearly inscribed and the Fabergé trophy is inscribed inCyrillic. There is a $10,000 reward each for information leading to thereturn of the Fabergé tureen and the Memphis Gold Challenge Cup.The pre-burglary display case is featured in the vertical banner at theMuseum, and Museum director Janet Terhune remains hopeful thatsome of these treasures will find their way home.Since our last Newsletter, contributions supporting the workof the Museum have been received from Richard Adams,Burke Racing Stable, Vince Cataway, CTW Foundation,Gladys & E. Roland Harriman Foundation, Lawrence B.Sheppard Foundation, Elbridge T. Gerry, Jr., DagmarLewis, Jay Farrar in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Quigley,Brian Sears, George Segal, USTA and its members.Racetracks supporting the Museum in recent months includeBalmoral Park, Buffalo Raceway, Harrington Raceway,Monticello Raceway, Running Aces, The Meadows,Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Assn. in support of5Pocono Downs, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, the NewMeadowlands, Saratoga Raceway and Yonkers Raceway.We also thank all harness racing drivers who support theMuseum, including those who donate their driving fees tomaintain amateur status.The James Brooks-Athan V. Kaloidis Children’s Collectionreceived contributions from the Athan Kaloidis MemorialFoundation and Cliff Beardsley. Corporate Matching Giftswere received on behalf of Elbridge T. Gerry, Jr. through theGladys & E. Roland Harriman Foundation and UnionPacific.NEW MEMBERS — Membership provides evidence of constituent patronage and endorsement of the Museum’s work.We thank our entire roster of members and are happy to welcome the following new members:Diane BurkeMichele BurkeMickey & Sylvia BurkeJim CarterMarc CorazziniCarol CramerSara CunninghamJonas CzernysonGeorge & Mary DranichakGeorge DucharmeEdward DeRosaMichael A. GreenDr. Robert HutchisonKate JessonRichard E. JohnsonEugene KurzrokJ. Kevin LundholmTom McRobertsBenjamin & Catherine MedichMichael & Cheryl MillerWilliam F. Moffett, DVMSteve MossWayne MoldenhauerJohn NizlekJoe RolstonAnn SingerAllen & Jodi SiscoRichard L. SmithScott & Paula SokolJoseph SpadaroMontrell TeagueRichard StillingsMike & Heather WilderSTALLION BREEDING AUCTION — The 2013 stallion breeding auction had 59 breedings donated to 49 stallions,with 40 successful bids. Since 1999, nearly $496,000 has been raised for Museum promotion and operational expenses. Thank youto all who participated and especially the following donors of breedings:Joseph AlboranoArden Homestead StablePeter BarbatoRobert BoniAdam BowdenMickey BurkeRay Campbell, Jr.Cane Run FarmThomas CookeDelaware Valley CollegeTony DingesSteve ElliottKate Chnapko GentileKevin GreenfieldGary HaasHickory Lane FarmKen JacobsRobert KeyLeatherstocking EquineMajestic View FarmsBob McIntoshMidland AcresJacob MillerMorrisville Equine InstituteDevelopmentJoseph MuscaraLibby MyersNandi FarmAntoinette NigitoJoe PennacchioPinske StableKelley RogersSeth RosenfeldJoe SbroccoHoward SchneidlerSeelster FarmsMitchel SkolnickJeffrey & Michael SnyderJeff StacyAmy StoltzfusSugar Valley FarmNick SurickSwat Team – Mike FisherCharles SylvesterChristina TakterLou TomczakWalker StandardbredsWellwood StableWinbak Farm

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS… gratefully received in the name of friends and loved ones …● Jimmy Arthur, Jim Barry, Herman Brickel, Jim Ewart and Tom Thomsonwere all remembered by Tom Charters & Susan Saravalli.● Caroline Hall, Alan Kirschenbaum and Paul Spears were remembered by Peter Gerry.● John A. Cashman, Jr. was remembered by Tom Charters & Susan Saravalli,Sandra Lawrence, Joanne O’Connor and The Phillies.● Charlotte DeVan was remembered by Dorothy Haughton.● Andy Grant was remembered by his wife Trish.● Museum business office administrator Kim Green was remembered byPeter Gerry, Janet Terhune and Thom & Joanne Young.● Sharon Manzi was remembered by Marc & Sarita Mosher, Janet Terhune, and the USTA.● Henry Mayer was remembered by Janet Terhune.● Bob O’Donnell was remembered by Randy Manges, Bruce Brinkerhoff, Linda Townzen, Cindy Doyle,staff and owners of the Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Company.● Walter Russell was remembered by Gary & Elizabeth Buxton, Mary Lou Dondarski, Mark Loewe,William E. Miller II and Janet Terhune.● Connie Skolnick was remembered by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jerseyand The Horseman And Fair World.● Jack Rednour was remembered by The Summergate Association.● Geoff Stein was remembered by his friend and business partner David Reid.● Lynn Wesnofske was remembered by Dorothy Haughton.Walk of FameMemorial bricks and pavers will be placed in the Walk ofFame later this spring for friends, family and colleagues. Thosenames and donors will be listed in the next Newsletter, alongwith others being recognized for their achievements. Photosare sent to the purchasers and honorees. Please contact JoanneYoung at development@harnessmuseum.com.Holiday DonationsThe Museum’s annual members’ benefit Holiday Concert wasan evening of music and holiday cheer for the more than 200guests in attendance. Thanks go to sponsors Bob Boni andNorthwood Bloodstock, and Edie Haughney ofAmeriprise Financial. Thanks also to the Goshen HighSchool Varsity Choir and Jazz Voices and The YuletideCarolers, New York City. Thanks to Alders WholesaleFlorist for donating another glorious Christmas tree for theMuseum’s concourse, and the Goshen Garden Club for twobeautiful holiday wreaths displayed on the front doors.LibraryOver the past few months, the library has been happy toreceive the following donations from members and friends: Martha von Redlich: 47 vintage harness racing magazines Gerry Fielding: The Trotter and Pacer magazine - Jan. 8, 1931 Rose Mary Cella: American Heritage magazine - Dec. 1966 Eric Plaag and the College of Arts & Sciences, Universityof South Carolina: book On the Waters of the Wissahickon: AHistory of Erdenheim Farm Terry Fitch: Harness racing books and vintage sale catalog The Horseman And Fair World: Bound volume Steve Poritsky – Many back issues of USTA Year Books, HoofBeats magazines and other harness racing publicationsPlease contact Paul Wilder at library@harnessmuseum.com.GardenStanley & Eleanor Dunkelman made their annualcontribution for the care of the Eleanor Dunkelman Gardenlocated in the Museum’s courtyard. Near the garden a benchwill be placed by staff members in memory of Kim Green’stwenty years of commitment and service to the Museum.Great New Membership Gift!One of this year’s membership gifts is the DVD “A Glimpse ofGlory,” produced by the Museum staff. It contains nearly fiveminutes of remarkable silent footage filmed at Goshen’s GoodTime Park in 1937 and donated by Richard Hull. The filmhighlights Greyhound’s 1:58 ¼ track record-setting time trial,along with glimpses of Billy Direct and Hambletonian winnerShirley Hanover. The DVD also includes the Museum’s newvideo tour, hosted and narrated by director Janet Terhune. Joinor renew your membership today for more details. Call JoanneYoung at 845-294-6330.ExhibitryRecently installed in the Museum’s Currier & Ives Gallery is“The Artists of Currier & Ives.” Grouped according to artist,this never-before-seen presentation of lithographs allows usto view our collection from a new perspective and comparethe works of five of the firm’s most prolific contributors.Right around the corner, an updated display of the wonderfulphotographs from the Haughton Collection has returned towelcome our guests on their way to William R. HaughtonHall. Also look for two new Carriage Room exhibitions - aselection of framed works by equine artist Elizabeth Bell anda re-opening of our wall display area to showcase thegorgeous horse sculptures of Grace and Bev Lopez.6

Education DepartmentThe Dinner & Lecture Series continues to attract adults to the Museum fordelicious meals and interesting presentations about our area’s history. Barbara andWes Gottlock presented “Bannerman’s Island: Its History & Legacy” in October.Clif Patrick returned in January and gave his presentation “Traces of the Past:Stone Walls, Rock Shelters & Other Curious Things Encountered in Our LocalWoods.” The event sold out so quickly and the waiting list grew so long that Mr.Patrick agreed to return in February to give an encore presentation. Doc Bayne, alocal educator and historian at Friends of Sterling Forest, presented “SterlingForest & the First Iron Industry in New York State” on Tuesday, April 23. Over260 visitors have enjoyed this popular series since our last Newsletter!Nearly 500 students and scouts have enjoyed trips to the Museum since the fall. Studentslearned about harness racing and local history through hands-on, interactive activities. Apostcard mailing was recently sent to local preschools to promote field trips through theend of the school year. Children’s birthday parties are making a comeback, with 179children attending parties throughout the fall and winter. The annual St. Patrick’s Dayworkshop that coincides with the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Day parade attracted a record90 children and 111 adults this year! The department also hosted workshops to celebrateHalloween and the holiday season, bringing in an additional 53 children. The departmentattended Hudson Valley Parent magazine’s annual “Cover Kids” event in Newburgh onApril 21. Museum rack cards and flyers for birthday parties, scout patch and schoolprograms were distributed to local families. Outreach is underway to summer camps toattract day camps to the Museum for summer fun and education. Please contact DanSchwartz for more information at 845-294-6330 or education@harnessmuseum.com.Historic CollectionsThe Museum takes great pride in becoming custodian of the following special gifts placed in its care: Philip Jackson Baugh, Jr. : Limited edition art print, "Carousel" by artist French Ford Harold Breidenbach: Books plus Little Brown Jug and Hambletonian memorabilia James E. Brooks, Sr.: A growing collection of turn-of-the-century country fair postcards from Iowa to Louisiana,Michigan to Maine and everywhere in between; plus pennants, posters and other memorabilia Stephen Brown: Photo image printing plates (4) including horse Silino Boy and Star Kay Robin Cruise: 2000 Meadowlands Breeders Crown blanket, won by Magician John Dill Family: Good Time Park, Historic Track, Roosevelt, Freehold and Danbury Fair race programs, postcard andRoosevelt Night Trotting Races admission tickets Mary Lou Dondarski: Lighted Budweiser beer signs (2) Wesley “Bo” Gill Family: Photographs, magazines and race programs Charlie Green: Boxed set of two decks of playing cards – artwork by Allen F. Brewer, Jr. Roger Huston: Colors worn by Dave Palone when he became winningest driver in North America, along withcommemorative publication and cap commemorating event Karen Kmiecik: Guy Crippen trophies, photographs and footage of 1951 Hambletonian Allan Schott: Race programs for the 2005 and 2012 Hambletonian as well as 2003 Breeders Crown Finals and 2003 Battleof the New York Legends event at Monticello Raceway Jack Shearer: Photograph of Greyhound driven in exhibition by “Doc” Flannery Cheri Stambaugh: Race program - Red Mile 10/03/1980 announcing Niatross time trial record set 10/1/1980 Gerald Stern: Score card/program: North Knox Fair Sept. 1930 Cory Toscano: McMurray Sulky bike wheels (2) with canvas covers USTA: Regal and Four Star Slim race bikes (first bike and latest bike tested by USTA) Kenny Young: Painting - Cam Fella by Lindsay Sovil Scott Zeron: Driving helmet and colors as winner of 2012 Little Brown JugGrantsThe Harness Racing Museum is pleased to announce approval of a new three-year General Operating Support Grantfrom the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The first installment of this generous grant has beenreceived, and will support Museum’s mission to showcase and share the art and history of our great sport.7

ConservationJust returned from textile conservator Gwen Spicer are driving caps worn by Tom Berry, John Dodge and Will Caton. Treatment ofthe Berry and Dodge caps was supported by a $2,830 grant through Greater Hudson Heritage Network, in association withNYSCA museum programming, while Caton’s cap was supported through an individual donation by Museum member Bill Sims.The jackets and caps of Frank Ervin and Harry Harvey also received treatment supported by contributions of Jay Farrar and theHarvey Family to the Carol Fleming Messenger Fund for the Care & Conservation of Drivers’ Colors. Additional programfunding pledged by Elbridge T. Gerry, Jr. will allow for the treatment of a jacket worn by Immortal Ralph Baldwin. We alsocontinue to be grateful to members Debra and Joel Kravet of Apthorp Cleaners (212-787-7182) for the cleaning and restorativecare of precious modern driving jackets including those of Frank Chesboro, Frank Safford and “Fritz” Newhart. Individualdonations and participation in the Restoration Raffle are major factors in support the Museum receives from granting agencies.Restoration RaffleThe Historic Collections department’s Restoration Raffle is again preparing to put the funinto fundraising! Planning is underway for this great annual event which has raised more than$75,000 for conservation and collections acquisition projects during its 18-year history. We’rehoping to top the 2001 high of $7,020, so join in the fun and let’s break that record! Donatea prize and/or buy your tickets and we all win by preserving the history of our great sport!Watch your mailbox for more information. Adding to the fun this year will be the silentauction on Hall of Fame evening of this turn-of-the-century stable dollhouse. Donated byRussell Williams to be sold for the purposes of funding the important work of collectionscare, this wonderful piece will go to the highest bidder. A minimum bid of $2,000 has beenestablished. You need not be present to win. Contact collections manager Rebecca Howardat 845-294-6330 or collections@harnessmuseum.com for information on placing your bid!Out and AboutThe Harness Racing Museum’s popular traveling exhibit, “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” made a special two-weekappearance in April at the Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond, Indiana. The exhibition was part of Richmond’s annualSingle G Day, celebrating the Hall of Fame Immortal’s career and his importance to harness racing history and to that community.Art and artifacts from the Museum's collection will soon be included in a display currently being planned for the New York StateCapital building in Albany, New York. Celebrating New York State horse racing, the planned exhibit will highlight the history ofracing in the state along with some of its greatest Standardbred and Thoroughbred tracks and events. Kentucky's ExecutiveGovernor's Mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky is also hosting a display celebrating the history of horse racing. "Rounding the Turn,"drew on private collections from around the Commonwealth and will be open to the public through October 25, 2013.Roosevelt Raceway Legacy ProjectWith the 25 th Anniversary of Roosevelt Raceway’s closing fast approaching, the significance of the Legacy Project in preserving thehistory of the “Dream Track” is made ever more apparent. In a new initiative to successfully fund the exhibition and publication, aselection of photographs from the project have been crafted into a set of eight note cards now available for sale through the giftshop. Also being utilized as a new Museum membership incentive, the cards are a delightful mix of some of the faces and scenesthat epitomized the famed racing venue. A small publication is in the works, which will showcase even more of the images in thecollection, as we continue moving toward the larger publication and exhibition envisioned. Contact director Janet Terhune at 845-294-6330 for information on how to pledge your support and celebrate the history of Roosevelt Raceway!USTAIn March, Ellen Harvey of Harness Racing Communications conducted a publicity workshop at the Museum for horse-relatedbusinesses. Ellen’s valuable tips, tools and techniques helped the 40 attendees sharpen their promotional skills. USTA StandardbredDriving School will be held in Goshen from May 29-June 2. Get hands-on experience at the Mark Ford Training Center at GoshenHistoric Track, and meet speakers John Campbell and Linda Toscano at the Museum. Information is available at ustrotting.com.Harness racing’s annual “Back to the Track” promotional weekend is July 5-7. The Museum encourages all fans to participate andshow their support for the sport by attending events at their local tracks. For more information please visit backtothetrack.com.Casino NightSave the date! Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Il Villagio inCarlstadt, NJ! Post Position Draw for 2013 Hambletonianheats starting at 3 p.m. and Hambletonian Charity CasinoNight at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the Museum and theStandardbred Retirement Foundation. The $125 ticketsinclude open bar, dinner, dessert, music and $50 in casinochips to play table games blackjack, roulette, craps andpoker. Turn in your chips for tickets to win great raffleprizes! Sponsorships available! For information contact JohnMayo at 845-294-6330 or operations@harnessmuseum.com.Visit the Museum’s website for tickets.8In MemoriamThe Museum lost a longtimefriend this past December.Kim Green fought a courageousbattle against cancer for 25 years.A dedicated employee of theMuseum for two decades, Kimwas a true inspiration to all whowere fortunate enough to haveknown her.