Rosecroft Outing Is A Winner

With ideal weather conditions, a fast track, good food and fellowship, veterans and newcomers to the sport of horse racing were treated to an evening of fun and excitement at this year’s Knight at the Races.  However, picking the winners was a lot tougher this year because we were without our divinely inspired handicapper and Chaplain – Father Julius Cilinski.  Due to (excuse the pun) nagging ailments, Father Cilinski was unable to attend one of his favorite events.

This year’s outing, which was held on Saturday, June 1^st, included several special moments: 

• The Council got to pose in the Winner’s Circle with the 1^st place horse from the 3^rd race. 

• Brother Bob Abba and Karen LaRoche got to ride in the pace car during the 6^th race.

• The highlight of the evening was seeing Doris Abba looking great and enjoying herself with husband Bob, their daughter, son-in-law, and grandson.  After a rough stretch with illness, we are happy to see that Doris is on the rebound.

A total of 42 people attended the event, including officers from the Virginia State Council and John Everett, a friend of Kevin Craddock, who hiked all the way from Springer Mountain, GA for the event.  Actually, John is on a “through hike” to Mt. Katahdin, ME on the 2,160 mile Appalachian Trail.  If you are looking to lose a little weight, you may want to consider long distance hiking.  John has lost 40 pounds so far on his journey.

As usual, Brother Kevin Craddock did a great job organizing this event.  However, the one recurring complaint that was heard all evening long is that Kevin needs to take handicapping lessons from Father Cilinski.  Hurry up and get well, Father, we need your sage counsel – on and off the racetrack.