Page 20 - August 2005 The Game

20 The Game, August 2005
Your Thoroughbred Racing Community Newspaper
HBPA Update
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HBPA Annual Backstretch Picnic at Woodbine - July 11, 2005
There were lots of smiles and lots of fun on the inflatable boat slide
Photos Top - left to right:
• Melissa Giliberto (left) and Heather Wright finished first and second respectively in the Female Turf Race.
• Paulette Benoit, who works for trainer Josie Carroll, made sure she crossed the finish line finishing third of three in the Female Turf Race.
• Kawani Simon, who works for Woodbine Entertainment Group’s property grounds department, was the repeat winner of the Mens Turf Race.
Photos Middle left to right:
• The children competed for ribbons in running, three legged and sack races - Theresa Shiel photo
• There were plenty of painted faces and balloons at this year’s HBPA Backstretch Picnic at Woodbine.
• Indy, daughter of Sara and jockey Jono Jones, enjoys a pony ride
Photo Bottom Right:
• Ms. Sarah & Ms. Clown share a chuckle - Theresa Shiel Photo
HBPA Fort Erie Annual Backstretch Picnic
Are you ready to have some fun?!
The popular HBPA Annual Backstretch Personnel Picnic for Fort Erie will once again be held at Sherkston Shores. This year’s picnic is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, beginning at 12 noon, rain or shine. Tickets are available at the HBPA backstretch office and you are asked to bring your ORC license as proof of employment.
There is a bus available which will be leaving the backstretch at 12 noon sharp. You must reserve your seat on the bus by signing up at the HBPA office.
The picnic includes access to Sherkston Shores pools and beaches as well as a free bar-b-que hosted by the HBPA. Children’s games and activities are scheduled from 3: to 4pm.
For more information contact the Fort Erie HBPA backstretch office at 905-871-3200, ext. 3249.