Wednesday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on August 28, 2024
$10,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 Pool at Batavia Downs Today
The Batavia Downs announced that during the first race this evening there will be a guaranteed $10,000 pool for the Pick 5.
During last Saturday’s races at the Downs, nobody hit on the Pick 5 again, which meant there was a carryover of $3,558. Track management guaranteed the Pick 5 pool at $10,000 through the USTA Strategic Wagering Program. To do your due diligence and research, you can view past performances of the horses in the race on the USTA website.
The post time for the first race is 6 PM tonight.
The Fourth Annual Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp was a Big Success
News 10 NBC reports, that the fourth annual Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp was a big success.
For the boot camp, 11 students worked with local employers to learn more about what career path they may want to follow. One of those businesses was Craft Cannery in Bergen where they pack sauces. Students learned about the process of packing the sauces, how to repair machinery when it breaks, and even a bit about electrical work.
Programs like these have been shown in the past to help students unsure about their career path, find some more direction by realizing there a many paths available to them even in local businesses.
Labor Daze in Oakfield Set to be Better than Ever
This weekend the 40th annual celebration of Labor Daze is set to return to the Village of Oakfield and it may just be their best one yet.
To kick things off, they’re bringing back their classic car cruise from 10 am until 3 pm on Saturday. There will be new raffles this year with a little bit of something for everyone. This year’s lineup looks to have more food and art vendors than ever before. Several local bands will be performing at the event, including the much-anticipated return of Terry Buchwald as Elvis. Finally, on Monday the famous Labor Day Parade that dates back to 1947 will highlight the event.
For more information on the event and a complete schedule, go to oakfieldbetterment.com
