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FARMINGTON — The horsemen held their annual banquet on Saturday night, Feb. 4, at the UMF dining room, with around 70 attending.
The event began with a social, supper, meeting, awards and action. During the meeting emcee Mike Cushing welcomed special guests Katie Damon of the Promotional Board, Diane Perkins of Maine Breeders and Maine Rep. Don Marean of Augusta, and each of them had a chance to speak.
Bob Cushing gave a report on what was going on the track and explained what expenses there were on the track equipment because it was getting older. He spoke about what money had come in over the year from donations and action.
This year awards were:
Aspiration Award went to Tom White for all he does to help the horsemen out at the track
Best 2-year-old, Shoog, owned by John Korhonen, the late Neal Tranten and Mike Cushing
Best 3-year-old, Mercenary, owned by Jeff Nelson and Michelle Nelson
Most wins, Mister Anson, with seven, owned by Darrell and Jessica Tibbetts
Fastest trotter, Roadshow Vic, 1:55.1, owned by Mike Cushing and the late Neal Tranten
Fastest pacer, Bet You, 1:50.4, owned by T.R. and Scott Dillon
Most money earned was Zoe Blue Chip, $52,000, owned by Charlene Cushing, Pam Smith and Jayne Dipompo.
Gloria Cushing presented scholarships to Sarah Neal and Hanna Hilton. The horsemen raise the money by doing 50/50s at the races during the Farmington Fair and from donations.
After a short break, an auction was held and the money went to help maintain the equipment and track. The winner of the 50/50 donated it back to Farmington Horsemen.
PHOTO CAPTION: From left, Pam Smith, Jayne Dipompo and Charlene Cushing won the award for the most money earned.
