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October 18, 2018

Derby Day will be held again

By Mon Valley Independent

For The MV Independent

The first-of-its-kind BVA Derby Day held last May at Amulet Farms in Rostraver was such a success that the BVA Charitable Fund plans a repeat.

Officials of the group promoting educational enhancements in the Belle Vernon Area School District have announced BVA Derby Day II will be held May 4, 2019, in conjunction with the 145th Kentucky Derby.

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