by Jerry Connors, secretary, USHWA

Harrisburg, PA — Randy Manges, Sales Manager for the Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Company LLC of Kentucky, has had his term on the important Living Hall of Fame Screening Committee extended until 2017, stated Jason Settlemoir, president of the United States Harness Writers Association.

‘Randy’s knowledge of the industry in all facets make him a good person to be on this committee, so I have extended his service at this very important post,” said Settlemoir.

Manges, named the Harness Writers Association’s Member of the Year in 2007, has literally spent a lifetime in this business, and has worked with most of the important people in the sport over the last 40 years. He is Chairman of USHWA’s Broodmare of the Year Selection Committee, and third-senior member on the Living Hall of Fame Screening Committee.

Randy will be serving as a Director for the Kentucky Chapter at USHWA’s annual business meetings on Feb. 26-27 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

USHWA’s Annual “Night Of Stars” awards banquet will be held on Feb. 27; those desiring tickets or other accommodations should contact Steve Wolf immediately at stevejw@bellsouth.net, while anyone wanting to congratulate any award winner in the souvenir dinner journal will want to reach out to Kim Rinker (Trotrink@aol.com) at first opportunity.