Old News - February 2007

Alexander Owned Horse Wins at Big M (26-Feb)

Wisconsin owned American Lane won a division of the Horse & Groom out at the Meadowlands on Sunday. Bruce & Dean Alexander of Westfield own the Primrose Lane gelding with trainer Homer Hochstetler. American Lane won in 1:55, with a last quarter of :28.3 with driver Cat Manzi up. This upcoming Sunday, the Horse & Groom series will continue with the final on March 11.

WHHA Officers/Committee Chairs Selected (18-Feb)

President - Gabe Wand
Vice-President - Rick Davis
Secretary - Jeanne Marquis
Treasurer - Susan Schroeder

Annual Meeting - Gabe Wand
Fund Raising - Becky Swinehart
Insurance - Rick Davis
Legislative - Gabe Wand
Membership - Jeanne Marquis
Newsletter/Web-Site - Jessica Schroeder
Promotion/Publicity - Susan Schroeder
Racing - Gabe Wand
Starting Gate - Tom Puetz
Hall of Fame - Rick Davis

Services Set for Elwood Magee (12-Feb)

Visitation: When: Tuesday, February 13, 2007; 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home
108 Sunrise Court
Bonduel, WI 54107
715-758-6513

Elwood Magee & Silky Raider
Washington Park
Late 1960s / Early 1970s
Submitted by: Don Daniels

Funeral: Wednesday, February 14, 2007;  11:00am
United Methodist Church of Shawano
1000 Engel Dr (Just of Waukeshaun Rd)
Shawano, WI 54166
715-526-5380

Elwood Magee Passes (11-Feb)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elwood
Magee. We will keep you updated as we get more information.

Pre-Order Your Calendars (8-Feb)

As discussed at the annual meeting, the WHHA will be producing harness racing calendars. They will be sold by board members starting in March. For everyone who buys a calendar, they will be eligible for multiple drawings, held throughout the summer. For more information on the calendars, or to order some, contact Becky Swinehart at (608) 868-4874 or bonfire@ticon.net!

WHN Coming Soon (8-Feb)

The deadline for editorial content/suggestions and ads for the next edition of the Wisconsin Harness News is February 10th! Contact Jessica Schroeder at (608) 772-5600 if you want anything included!

 

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