by John Manzi, for the MHHA

Monticello, NY — On Sunday (July 19) the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association will sponsor a barbecue at Hanofee Park in Liberty, N.Y., to honor the memory of Robert “Bo” Beauregard, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.

“Bo’s wife Marybeth and his children, along with other family members, will be there to greet and thank all attendees,” noted Alan Schwartz, president of MHHA. “Not only was Bo a good trainer and a director of our horsemen’s organization but he was a great guy and will be remembered for his good nature and humor. For years he would dress up as Santa Claus for our annual Christmas party, always to delight the children. With this upcoming barbecue we are hoping to get some donations for the trust fund for his young children, John and Stephen.”

The barbecue will start at 12 noon and continue until dusk this coming Sunday. For a $20 donation food and soft drinks will be available all day. There will be fun and games for the children and swimming is also available.

Anyone interested in making a donation to the “Bo Bo Fund” is asked to send it to MHHA, c/o Monticello Raceway, Raceway Road, Monticello, NY 12701.

“We guarantee that 100 percent of all donations will go to the trust fund for his two boys,” Schwartz added.

For further information, or to purchase tickets to Bo’s barbecue, please call MHHA at 845.791.7747 or call 845.794.4100 ex. 559.