by Debbie Nisonger, for the DCHHA

Greenville, OH — Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association General Manager Jerry Knappenberger attended the Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association awards banquet on Feb. 1.

George Starks photo

Pictured during the presentation were Tim Harless, Ohio Rep. Jim Buchy, Darke County Ag Society President Dick Delk, OHHA GM Jerry Knappenberger and DCHHA President Kerby Wilcox.

On behalf of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, Knappenberger presented the Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement to the Darke County Agricultural Society and the Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association.

The award was presented in regards to the Gene Riegle Memorial Open Pace, held during the Great Darke County Fair in August.

Last year’s race went for a purse of $20,000. Ron Burke trained Take It Back Terry who was driven to victory by Dave Palone in 1:53.3.