2006 NARC - Klamath Falls, OR

2006 NARC Callbacks

2006 NARC Qualifiers

Qualification Requirements: A 1st place carrying five Championship points plus two additional Championship points in Amateur and Owner-Handler All-Age Stakes and in Open, Limited and Special All-Stakes when handled by an Amateur in AKC Member or Licensed Trials. Winners of the previous year's National Amateur Championship Stake and the Canadian National Amateur Stake are automatic qualifiers. The winners of the National Championship Stake and Canadian National Championship earn automatic qualification when handled solely by an Amateur in said Nationals.

  1.   NAFC-FC-CFC Day's End Northern Express, L.F., Jane and Mark Sutter, Lilburn, GA
 2.   CNAFC-CFC-FC-AFC He's Czar Nicholas, L.M. Norm Elder, Cartier, MB, Canada
 3.   FC-AFC Watermark's Wizard, L.M. Fred Kampo, Oshkosh, WI
 4.   FC-AFC Volwood's Peaches And Cream, L.F. Jack and Florence Vollstedt, LaQuinta, CA
 5.   Land Ahoy, L.M. Gary Zellner, Scio, OR
 6.   FC-AFC Carbon Copy Of Horn Creek, L.M. Frank Kashevarof, Woodinville, WA
 7.   AFC Gunstock's Cedar River Keeper, L.M. Charles and Yvonne Hays, Princeton, MN
 8.   FC-AFC Nick Of Time Lone Ranger, L.M. Linda Lancaster and Charles Hines, Hinsdale, IL
 9.   Tiger's Mischief Rebel, L.M. Mike Loggins, Turpin, OK
10.   NFC-AFC Clubmead's Road Warrior, L.M. Frank Kashevarof, Woodinville, W
11.   Candlewoods Lucille Brown, L.F. Tim Springer, St. Paul, MN
12.   FC-AFC Windy City's Secret Signal, L.F. Linda Lancaster and Charles Hines, Hinsdale, IL
13.   AFC Weezer Retreezer, L.M. Robert Johnson, Madison, WI
14.   Drakes Bay Kate's Choice, L.M., Richard Wilke, Amherst Jct., WI
15.   AFC Freeridin Wowie Zowie, L.M. Theodore Shih, Golden, CO
16.   FC-AFC Gunstocks Fast Eddy Felson, L.M., Charles and Yvonne Hays, Princeton, MN
17.   FC-AFC Wood River's Franchise, L.M. Bill and Gay Fruehling, Ketchum, ID
18.   FC-AFC JJ's Desire To Go, L.F., J.M. and L.K. Patterson, Addison, I
19.   FC-AFC Good Ideas Whoa Nellie, L.F. Ken Neil and Brenda Little, Jupiter, FL
20.   FC-AFC Brookdales Sugar and Spice, L.F. James and Judy Powers, Sheboygan, WI
21.   FC-AFC Pin Oaks Black Powder Maggie, L.F. David Fowler, Dodd City, TX
22.   FC-AFC Longshot Black Talon, L.F. Robert Willow and Paul Mocciano, Watha, NC
23.   FC-AFC Pee Dee Quick, L.M. Nancy and Lasal Banty, Rochester, NY
24.   Volwood's Angel, L.F. Jack and Florence Vollstedt, Junction City, OR
25.   AFC Citori's Accept No Substitute, L.F. Mike and Lynn Moore, Carmel, CA
26.   Texanna Yellow Gold, MH, L.F. Ken and Peggy Robbins, Lewisville, TX
27.   Aksarben's Black Smoke, L.M. Fred Hershberger, Greenwood, MO
28.   FC-AFC Plourde Honor O'Fox Hill, JH, L.F. Sandi McCourt, Waterford, CT
29.   FC-AFC Coppertop's Whistlin Taps, L.M. Marshall and Kate Simonds, Morrisville, VT
30.   AFC Skywatch Like A Rock, L.M. Lou Vreeland, Conklin, MI
31.   AFC Topbrass Ascending Elijah, Gold.M., C. and B. Cleveland, and J. Rusmuson, Fountain Inn, SC
32.   FC-AFC Sally's South Paw, L.M. Jim Dorobek, Fremont, OH
33.   FC-AFC Two Toes Out The Door, L.M. Nicholas Uithol, Jenison, MI
34.   AFC-CFC-CAFC Miss T, L.F., Leo Plourde, Oakdale, CT
35.   AFC Voights Dyna-Maxx, L.F., J.M. and L.K. DuBose, Hillsborough, NC
36.   AFC Sureshots Chippewa Amik, L.F., Barbara Furlano, Las Vegas, NV
37.   AFC Breeze Hill's Burnin' Comet, L.F. Gregory & Susan McGee, Mount Sidney, VA
38.   Clubmead's Simpatico, L.M. Ken Jackson, Duvall, WA
39.   AFC Chippewa Wilson, L.F. Barbara Furlano, Las Vegas, NV
40.   FC-AFC Doctor Feelgood VI, L.M., William and Sarah Goldstein, Florence, SC
41.   FC-AFC Trumarc's Lean Cuisine, L.F., John Russell, South Hampton, NH
42.   FC-AFC The Julia Hendrix Experience, L.F. Gary and Mary Ahlgren, Winters, CA
43.   Drove My Chevy To The Levee, L.M., Kip Kemp, Pontotoc, M
44.   AFC Dr. Copper PHD, MH, L.F., Wayne Dodson, Thomasville, GA
45.   Jamestown Super Spud, L.F. David Maronge, Slidell, LA
46.   Ebonstar Gotta Zoom, L.M., W.G. and Burke Earley, Youngsville, NC
47.   AFC Coolwater's Makin' Trax, L.F. Alexandra Washburn, Middleburg, VA
48.   AFC Watuaga's Bull Gator, L.M., Steve and Gale O'Connell, Tallahassee, FL
49.   Princess MacDart Of Esplanade, L.F. Judy Bly, Charlo, MT
50.   FCV-AFC Eno Run Jake, L.M., Brenda and Thomas Parrish, Clinton, SC
51.   Alpha Minnie Pearl, L.F., Mark Huffman and H.W. Kemp, Tupelo, MS
52.   FC Trumarc's Stormin Norman II, L.M., Mark Rosenblum, Monroe, NC
53.   Bayou Bays Bodago, L.M., Wendell Williams, Dickinson, TX
54.   The Preacher, L.M., Rex Bell, Ossing, NY
55.   AFC Coolwaters Ready To Go, L.M., Alexandra Washburn, Middleburg, VA
56.   Eva-Ethel Proby-Weber, L.F., Alanson Brown III, Banks, AL
57.   FC-AFC Maple Creek's Maggie May, L.F., Brad and Sonya Bowyer, LaGrange, GA
58.   Black Horse JJ's Dyna-Mo, L.F., Susan Krechel, Jonesburg, MO
59.   FC-AFC Carolina's Smoke On The Water, L.M ., Kay and Clint Joyner, Smithfield, NC
60.   Genny's Yakity Yak Don't Talk Back, Ches. F., Tom Ivey and Linda Harger, Meridian, ID
61.   FC-AFC Cuda's Blue Ryder, MH, L.M., Charles Tyson, Davis, CA
62.   FC-AFC Creek Robber, L.M., Ken Jackson, Duvall, WA
63.   AFC Valley Home Prime Time, L.M., James Gerhold and Andrienne Lohr, Oakdale, CA
64.   Inherit The River, L.M., Rob Reuter and Janis Olsen, Truckee, CA
65.   Try, L.M., Mel and Joan Milton, Tacoma, WA
66.   FC MMR'S Gypsy Leather, L.M., Mel Milton and Patti Kiernan, Tacoma, WA
67.   Glen Lake Yankee Clipper, L.M. Gail and Scotty Seward, Empire, MI
68.    FC-AFC-CNFC-CAFC Comstocks Bodacious, L.M., John and Anne Marshall, Addison, ME
69.   AFC-CFC-CAFC Harvans Foxhill's Rascal, L.M., Chris and Nacy Allaire, Olympia, WA
70.   Suncrest Wild Oats, L.M., Arnold and Linda Erwin, El Cajon, CA
71.   Close-Hauled To Windward, L.M., Joanne and Roy Mackey, Gilmer, TX
72.   Joey's Zoom Zoom, L.M., James Carlisle, West Des Moines, IA
73.   Moonstne's Hug And Moochie, L.F., Bill and Sarah McKnight, Big Forks, MT
74.   Hanna's Eye Of The Tiger, L.F., Chad White, John Pampy and Barbara Furlano-Pampy, N. Las Vegas, NV
75.   AFC Pineacres Ebonstar China Doll, L.F., Jimmy Darnell, Campbell, MO
76.   AFC LaCross Max Q Jake, JH, Gold.M., J. Gassner and A. Whitely, Eureka, MO
77.   FC-AFC Pin Oak's Rip Curl, L.M., Marvin Baumer, McKinney, TX
78.   Pekisko Calumet's Rebel Doll, L.F., Sharon and Harold Gierman, Morris, IL
79.   AFC Small Craft Advisory, L.M., G. Unger and E. Dixon, Newport, NC
80.   FC-AFC Pumpkins Son Of The South, L.M., Dale Sweeney, Wichita Falls, TX
81.   FC Vinwood's Don't Look Ethel, L.F., Michael Kammerer, Montgomery, TX
82.   FC-AFC Fire N Ice's Whistlin Dixie, L.F., Michael Palazzolo, Carson City, NV
83.   FC-AFC Rammin Hot Chili, L.F., Randy and Mindy Bohn, Reinholds, PA
84.   NAFTCH-CFC-AFC Prairiemarsh Madness, L.M., Dennis Voigt and Fiona McKay, Linsday, ON
85.   AFC Hightest Black Ty Affair, L.F., Chris Hatch, Chico, CA
86.   AFC Honky Tonk Outlaw, L.M., Jerry and Lynda Wickliffe, Pattison, TX
87.   AFC Jaybar Click On, L.M., Barbara and Jerry Younglove, Metamora, MI
88.   FC-AFC-OTCH Law Abiding Ezra, L.M., B. and D. Cleveland and J. Rasmuson, Fountain Inn, SC
89.   FC-AFC Hiwood Jaguar, L.M., Roy and Jo McFall, Anchorage AK
90.   FC-AFC Mack's Little Magic, L.F., Kay and Wendall Williams, Dickinson, TX
91.   FC-AFC Jolie Catin, L.F., Lee and Rose Jolley, Lafayette, LA
92.   FC-AFC Trumarc's Pudgie Mac, L.M., Michael Kammerer, Montgomery, TX
93.   Perpetual Dizzy Daisy, L.M., Dave Winters, Golden, CO
94.   AFC Lil Bit's Pinot Noir, L.F., Holly and Victor Garcia, Bartonville, TX
95.   Call Me A Little Pricey, L.F., Dave Harter and Marci Nabity, Omaha, NE
96.   AFC Cotes Du Rhone, L.M., John and Martha Russell, South Hampton, NH
97.   NFC-AFC Five Star General Patton, L.M., Debbie Bredeson and Elly Muth, Sussex, WI
98.   Gimme Five More, L.F., J.M. and L.K. DuBose, Hillsborough, NC
99.   JB's Rude Attitude, L.F., Richard and Charlotte Kaiser, Hazel Green, AL
100.  FC-AFC JB's So Rude, L.F., Richard and Charlotte Kaiser, Hazel Green, AL
101.  Trumarc's L'il Ms Pogo, L.F., John and Martha Russell, South Hampton, NH
102.   FC-AFC Carolina's Electrik Gypsy, L.F., Kay and Clint Joyner, Smithfield, NC
103.   AFC Rammin Sweet Candy, L.F., Randy and Mindy Bohn, Reinholds, PA
104.   FC-AFC High Tech CEO, L.M., James Wrenn and Ed and Linda Haskins, Raleigh, NC
105.   AFC Rubie Begonia, L.F., Barton Clark, Harrington, DE
106.   Hunting HIlls Coriander, L.M., Dave Hemminger, Marshalltown, IA
107.   FC Sea-J-Pleasant River Blue, L.M., John and Anne Marshall, Addison, ME
108.   AFCF Wild Wings Hurricane Storm, L.M., Jimmie Darnell, Campbell, MO
109.   AFC-CFC-CAFC Justin Time Zoe's Nine-One-One, L.F., Jerry and Barbara Younglove, Metamora, MI
110.   AFC Skybusters Rapid Fire, L.M., Lynn McGreavy, Ravenna, MI
111.   AFC Van Gogh IV, L.M., Pat Kenny, Rockport, TX
112.   FC Mizpah Miss, L.F., Floyd Bradley and Kathryn Berdan, Overton, NV
113.   Lar's Harmony N' Blues, L.M., Robert and Patricia Larsen, Thompson, CT
114.   AFC Greenwing Bright Eyes, L.F. Craig Stonesifer, DVM, Dover, DE
115.   FC-AFC World Famous Tellipath, L.F. Ryan Gelardi, Woodland, CA
116.   FC-AFC-CNFC-CAFC TNT's Mr. Peabody Prairiemarsh, L.M., John and Janice Gunn, Abbotsford, BC
117.   AFC Absaroka Sioux Not Afraid, L.F., Joe Skaggs, Emigrant, MT
118.   Emberain Good Will Hunting, Gold.M., Judy Rasmuson and Ron Wallace, Clinton, CT
119.   FC-AFC Tartan Prime Time, L.M., Barbara and James Howard, Longmont, CO
120.   AFC Watermark's Big Sky Pink, L.F., Maurice Smith and Mary Tatum, Park City, MT
121.   Ridgeview's Magic Trix, L.F., Linda Tobler, Blaine, MN
122.   Kensbridge Mostly Handsome, L.M., Nan Ruby, Florence, OR
123.   AFC Hilltop's Boondocker, L.M., Alan Catey, Missoula, MT
124.   Distagon's ATV Of Nordais, Ches.M., Bruce & Conor Mitchell & Bill Smith, Spring City, PA
125.   FC-AFC Pozzy's Points To Profit, L.M., Princeton, MN

2006 NARC Stake Info

Date: June 18-24, 2006
Entry Fee: $200.00

Location: Property in and around Klamath Falls and Klamath County, Oregon.
Entries Close: John Russell, Field Trial Secretary, 7 Bow Street, Malden, MA 02138 on Wednesday June 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Those who qualify June 9-11, call John Russell by noon EDT Monday, Junwe 12, 2006 with their entry, home 603-394-7468 or office, 781-321.1880.
Club Officers: Charles Tyson, President, Davis, CA; Wayne Bleazard, 1st VP, Murray, UT; Mark Rosenblum, 2nd VP, Monroe, NC; Ron Ainley, 3rd VP, Dubuque IA; Suzanne King, 4th VP, Warrenton, OR; John Russell, Sec/Treas, South Hampton, NH.
Judges: Brad Clow, Mountain Time Zone; Lee Jolley, Central Time Zone; Don Driggers, Eastern Time Zone.
Field Trial Headquarters: Red Lion Hotel, Klamath Falls, OR 541-882-8864
Field Trial Committee: Suzanne King, Warrenton, OR, Chariman; Charles Tyson, Davis, CA; Wayne Bleazard, Murray, UT; Mark Rosenblum, Monroe, NC; Ron Ainley, Dubuque, IA

Committee Chairpersons:
Field Trial Chairpersons: Suzanne King, Warrenton, OR; Robin Gulvin, Modesto, CA
Marshals: Gary Zellner, Scio, OR; Linda and Arnie Erwin, El Cajon, CA
Bird Throwers: Steve Kompf, Novato, CA; Mike Bassett, Gustine, CA
Game Stewards: Bill Daley, Torrance, CA; Bill Kolstad, Ontario, CA
Grounds: Mike Smith, Sparks, NV; Julie Cole, Yuba City, CA
Hostesses: Charlene Koeth, Montrose, CA; Lorna Kolstad, Ontario, CA
Guns: Dick Fenner, Fairfield, CA
Merchandise: Shonene Garrison, Portland, OR; Meg Beck, Pebble Beach, CA
Traffic: Chris Willett, Garden Grove, CA; Shawnee Gillette, Gustine, CA
Special Committee: Walt Barnes, Klamath Falls, OR; Joe Beitler, Medford, OR; Paul Foster, Medford OR; Glenn Gulvin, Modesto, CA; Carol and John Knapp, El Marcero, CA
Sponsors: Brett Stark, Scio, OR
Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Dennis Bath, Belleville, IL
Reporter: Mary Knapp, Sussex, WI
Photographer: Ken Andrews, Grafton, WI
Announcer: Dean Ellis, Meridian, ID
Qualifications: Retriever Field Trial News

Accommodations:

Red Lion Inn, Headquarters
3612 S Sixth St; NARC Rate 
Standard Room, $59.95 plus tax  
Deluxe Room $69.95 plus tax
Dogs Welcome 541-882-8864

Cimarron Motor Inn
3060 S Sixth St
$69.00 plus tax
Dogs okay 541-882-4601

Best Western Klamath Inn 
4061 S Sixth St  
King - 1 person $71.95 plus tax 
2 queen, $76.95 plus tax 
$10.00 fee per dog 
541-882-1200 

Best Western Olympic Inn
2627 S Sixth St
King, $89.00-$119.00
Mention NARC Rate
Dogs in truck only
541-882-9665

Holiday Inn Express
2500 S Sixth St 
$80.09, $15.00 pet non-refundable
3 rooms only for dogs
541-883-7991

Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
2500 Almond St
$69.00 plus tax NARC Rate
Dogs welcome, 
$25.00 non-refundable one time charge  
800-222-2244 or 541-885-7980

Running Y Resort
550 Running Y Road
541-850-5500

Motel 6
5136 S Sixth St
$39.00, queen- 2 people - Possible new rate in June
Dogs okay  541-884-2110

Super 8
3805 Hwy 97 North
$67.88 queen- 1 person, $73.88 - 2 people
$25.00 dog deposit, refundable
541-884-8880 

Camping:

    Oregon 8 RV                                         KOA
    5225 Hwy 97 North                                 3435 Shasta Way
    $23.90 - Good Sam, $24.61-AAA,            $33.00 but at this time have not
    $26.90-Standard                                     determined rates in June
    Dogs okay, airing yard out back               Dogs on leash at all times;
    541-883-3431                                          very restrictive -- 541-884-4644

    Tingley Lake Estates
    11800 Tingley Lane
    Dogs okay -- 541-882-8386

NOTE: There are two other events in town at this time. Make reservations EARLY! For a more extensive list of motels, RV sites and campling, contact Robin Gulvin at 209-572-4772.

Restaurants: A complete list of restaurants will be provided by the Hostesses at Headquarters.

Training: Klamath Falls has an airport served by Portland and Medford. Driving distances to Klamath Falls from western airports are as follows:
    Medford - 76
    Reno - 274
    Portland - 279
    Sacramento - 326
    Due to aircraft size flying into Klamath Falls be sure to verify kennel space.

Rental Cars:
    Avis            800-831-2847
    Budget        800-527-0700
    Enterprise   800-325-8007
    Hertz          877-626-0137
    National      800-277-7368
    Thrifty         800-367-2277

Tourist Information:
    Klamath County Chamber Of Commerce
    507 Main Street, Klamath Falls, 1-541-884-5193

    Great Basin Visitor Assocation
    507 Main Street, Klamath Falls, 1-541-882-1501

Meetings:
    Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Headquarters
    9:00 A.M. -- Officers
    11:00 A.M. -- Field Trial Committee
    Afternoon meetings to be held in the cafeteria at Mazuma High School
    3009 Summers Lane -- 541-882-5851.
    2:00 P.M. -- Retriever Field Trial Advisory Committee
    3:00 P.M. -- National Amateur Retriever Club annual meeting
    4:00 P.M. -- or following the annual meeting - Committee chairs and their committee members.

Bitch Check: 4:00 P.M. or following the meeting at Mazuma High School, 3009 Summers Lane.

Official Veterinarian:
    Dr. James Gansberg
    1776 Washburn Way
    Klamath Falls OR 97601
    541-884-4558   Emergency 541-882-9005
Cocktail Party: Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 6:00 P.M.
    Reames Golf And Country Club
    4201 Hwy 97 South
    541-884-7205
Wokers' Party: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 6: 00 P.M.
    The EpiCenter
    3901 Brooke Drive
    541-273-0700
Food: A food wagon will be on the grounds.
Scratch Policy: Entry fees for scratches will be refunded in full for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the trial, appropriate veterinarian certificate for sick or injured dog, or extenuating circumstances approved by the Field Trial Committee.

Saturday, June 17, 2006

By Saturday, most people had arrived in or near Klamath Falls and were available for the two meetings scheduled for early afternoon. This will be a brief overview of those meetings.

The Retriever Advisory Committee met at 2:15 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mazama high school. This committee fields, reviews and proposes rule changes for the sport. On the dais were committee members Nelson Sills, Pete Simonds, John Goettl, Bill Daley and AKC personel Bill Speck, Jerry Mann Lisa Carroll and photograper (AKC) Bob Young.

Pete opened the meeting by announcing that all the rule change proposals for 2005 had been approved and will take effect in January of 2007. (Full coverage is in the July issue of RFTN.) They included an early start for large Amateur stakes (On Fri) and llegalizing electronic entries,

The effect of allowing more trials closer together by invoking the Limited, Special and Restricted Open stakes and Owner Handler Amateur stakes seem to be affecting the size of stakes. There were fewer in 2005 than before. The 500 mile limit between conflicting trials had been reduced to 250 and that had encouraged closer trials, spreading out the entries.

A "fast track" to forming new clubs had also helped

New proposals for 2006 include:

1. A club may change the type of Open AFTER the entries close if have too many entered. Within 48 hours they could change to either a Special, Limited or Restricted to bring the numbers down as needed. Those entrants not eleigible for the new type would receive a refund. This would be available to clubs "blind sided " by an unusually large entry

2. The use of pigeons in the minor stake would be phohibited. (It was an old rule on the books that needed to be updated.)

3. What are the rights of a handler when he observes a test that is dangerous for his dog and wants to scratch (Previous injury, old age, etc.)? The handler could withdraw, but would forfit his entry. He sitll could run another stake at the trial with impunity, however.

4. Because of time delays caused by Pros with a large number of dogs in multiple stakes, All dogs would be required to run in order, If not available when called, the clock would be put on the dog and he would be dropped if he did not appear. It would be up to the Pros to decide on a solution - another truck, assistant handle, etc.

Pete also addressed the fact tht some judges still ignore the rules or try to circumvent them by "interpreting" the language around them. He gave an example of how some disregarded the rule on how to move guns on a retired mark by the use of the words "should" and "shall".

After there were questions, suggestions and discussions on the new proposals..

Next some new proposals were discussed. One club wanted to limit entries by a less that fully explained method. That would need some clarification before it could be discussed.

Bill Daley then pointed out that the new Judges Manual could be helpful in creating a dialog between Judges that could aid in narrowing the perameters, producing more consistant judging.

The meeting was then adjourned at 3:15

Shortly after, National Amateur Club Officers appeared on the dais to convene the Annual Club Membership meeting.

For now, I will give you the bare basics provide more later in the "News"

After the various reports (treasurer, roll call , etc) the 2007 slate of officers was announced. They are:

President, Wayne Bleazard, 1st VP. Don Driggers, 2nd VP, Ron Ainley, 3rd VP Suzanne King, 4th VP Gary Ratzlaff. Secretary Treasurer, John Russell.

The National and National Amateur clubs suggested a Judging Seminar using the new Judges manual in conjunction with a power point presentation. The question of having professionals judge was also offered for consideration. (More information will appear in the August RFTN.)

The 2007 Stake will be held at the Castle Rock Ranch in Utah. (Elevation 6 to 8000 feet.) HQ will be The Best Western Dunbar.in Evanston WY. Judges will be: Dr. William Goldstein, Linda Patterson and Sally Foster. It will begin on June 17th

The current stake will begin with a double and a blind. Test dogs at 7:30, first running dog at 8. First running dog is #71. Rotation and gun changes will be 71, 96, 23, and 47. After, we will go back to 71 count 5 running dogs and start with the sixth..

Cocktail party at 6 p.m

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Sunday arrived clear,and cool. At 6 a.m.,temperatures were in the low 40's with little wind. The 40+ mile drive to the Cole ranch was quite picturesque.The road wound around the shore of Klamath lake and along side several rivers. Lush foliage and swollen rivers indicated recent heavy rains. Cattle dotted the valleys while snow could still be observed on the distant mountains. Waterfowl were everywhere.

Test One, Land Double -viewed from line . Second photo close up for detail

Test 2 - Land Blind - Left photo viewed from line - Right photo close up (planter standing)

The route was well marked and terminated in a field just beyond the main ranch house. There, two mats lay on the lower edge of a hill. They faced a grassy meadow below that opened up deep to the left. Around the meadow's edge, sparsely spaced ,trees stumps, brush piles populated the side hills.The combined first and second series was a land double with a blind to the left. with the blind run from a different mat. Test dogs were called to line at 7:30 a.m. Foxfires Slight of Hand, LM ran first and encountered a good deal of trouble. He was followed by AFC B and J's Run around Sue, LF who produced a good job.

Announcer Dean Ellis welcomed all, wished everyone a happy Father's Day. then called the first dog to line. As each dog arrived , Dean announced it's name, titles, owner and handler.

At 8:05, the first running dog, #71 stepped from the blind.

The line mats were located near the bottom of a slope. The lower line mat faced two sets of gun. The first to throw was on the deep left, located at the edge of the woods. They threw a dead rooster angled back to the left. It fell amongst some short logs and stumps about 300 yards from line. The second set stood considerable closer and to the near right. They shot a flying rooster well ridden out to the right. It fell in the grassy meadow about 130 yards from line. As the dog was sent, the far left guns retired to a blind in the woods. A light wind switched from left to right across the marks during the day.

The flyer falls were quite varied but most recovered them with minimal hunts. However the exciting cackling rooster dimmed the memory of the now retired station bird. A number of dogs appeared to go to the left,wide of the flyer guns, probably trying to avoid getting to close the the previously retrieved bird. As they ran past,them, some winded the feathers that drifted to the left. That seemed to push a few farther one way or another. Others either appeared not to have studied the far bird as it fell, opting to swing to the flyer early. Some of those either ran into the woods to the right or drive past the fall area running deep into the meadow beyond. A few required a handle to recover the bird.

The handler received the last bird on the blind mat, located about 5-6 yards behind the previous one.

To recover the blind, dogs had to jump over a log just past the mat, angle the side hill going through random stumps, small brush piles and fallen trees. About a third of the way to the blind a fallen log blocked the way. To stay on line, dogs had to go over or under it. Those the went around it were soon off line. The blind, a dead rooster rested at the base of a small, obvious stump located between two tall pine trees,about 230 yards from line.

The slope of the hill, old marks and wind pushed dogs to the left. They could easily go off line as they dodged the various stumps and piles, too. Most completed it with 3 to 5 whistles, however.

The combined test took about 7 mpd to complete.

Most of the work was quite similar consisting of some hunts or the backsiding of the retired gun station. There were only a few that had serious difficulty, producing some handles and one pick up.

The combined series was completed at 7:54 p.m. when dog #70 returned with his blind.

The ride back to town took about an hour, so call backs were expected to be fairly late.

Callbacks came and 92 dogs remainesd Those dropped were: 11, 12, 26, 41, 74, and 75 was a scratch.

Dog #96 starts Monday at the same ranch - possibly water marks.

Handlers examining Line

Judy Greenleaf and Gordon Powers

Mike Lardy and Judy Powers

(L to R) Bill Speck, Roy Pelton and Ken Andrews

Monday, June 19, 2006

Dawn arrived clear and quite cool. Temperatures were in the low 30's but the forecast was for near 80 and sunny. Overnight the stake had received some local press and a photo of Gordon Powers was posted in a story done by a local paper. Gordon is 90, has a competitive dog and is working on the Stewards committee at this event!

The drive back to the Rockin B Ranch was stunning. The warm water of lakes and streams along the way reacted to the cold temperature and produced cloud like steam. In some places it nearly obliterated the road and one had an ethereal feeling upon punching though it to the clear air beyond. Upon arrival at the ranch the water area was still enveloped in fog and it was difficult to see the gun stations. A rising sun quickly burned off the fog and buy 7:30 test dogs tried the series.

Test 3 - Retired marks viewed from line

Retired marks seen from hill  

Flyer viewed from line

Line and flyer from hill

Test three was a water triple with two retired guns. The line faced a flowing stream (left to right) with a long, relatively narrow, grassy peninsula parallel to and beyond it. In the center was a stand of fairly thick bushes .A set of guns was stationed on each side of the brush about 100 yards apart and nearly equal distance from the line. Just to the right of the line, about 40 yards away, in a large patch of sagebrush a trio of live guns rested. From the line to the water a bare dirt swale divided a fence line on the left from the raised sagebrush area on the right. It probably appeared as a road to the dogs.

The throwing order was: Left gun, a dead duck flat to the left. It landed near the shore about 174 yards from line. The middle gun then threw a dead rooster flat to the right. It landed on the grassy island about 150 yards out. Lastly, the short right guns shot a flying duck angled back to the left. It fell in the sagebrush about 80 yards away. As the dog retrieved it, the island guns retired to well camouflaged blinds in the bushes.

At 7:35 the first test dog appeared on line . He handled on the middle bird. The second one had good work.

Contestants and gallery were allowed to view the line prior to the appearance of the first running dog, #96. He arrived at 8:06 a.m. and produced nearly flawless work.

The close flyer was somewhat difficult to locate in the sagebrush and excited the dogs - possibly to the point of blurring memory's of the other two. After the first running dog the pitfalls became evident. Apparently the middle pheasant had little scent and early handlers sent for it second. The dirt "road" perpendicular to the water funneled dogs to a line between the gun stations. Beyond it, the current could also influence the dogs line. If they passed by the middle pheasant, perhaps looking for another duck,they drove deep behind the bushes. Unfortunately, then they could arrive, unseen, at the left mark and recover it instead. When resent for the middle bird, some tried to return to the left one, believing they had picked it up. Several handled and one switched.

As the test progressed, some handlers tried for the left bird before the middle one. That met with mixed success. After 12 dogs had run it appeared that this was a demanding set of marks.About one third had handled, switched or picked up. Hopefully, the work would improve as the day wore on. In all fairness,however, a few had very good work, too. Nervous handlers watched the impending train wreck from high on the hill, re-thinking their strategy.

By mid morning the wind had switched and dogs could scent the birds easier.. For the rest of the afternoon, however, performance quality would run in streaks. There would be several handles or a pick up and then a number of fine jobs. Occasionally dogs would get into the water and channel along the near side of the bank. There they could travel, mostly unseen, until they exited far out of the area. Other would drive either over or past the island and land on the far shore or go undetected behind the island traveling nearly to the pasture several hundred yards beyond. Some handlers could recover, but many could not.

Long hunts, handles and pick-ups slowed the series and at 5:20 an announcement was made that the test would be suspended after dog 85 ran. It would resume Tuesday with a single test dog at 7:30 a.m.There were 25 dogs left to run. At about 7;35 another announcement was made that the test would be suspended after dog 80 ran instead. (Dog 80 received a no bird a no bird and will run on Tuesday.) The test was suspended at 8 p.m. There will be no partial call backs this evening and sixteen dogs are left to run in the morning . After, the fourth series, a water blind will be held in the same area.

Of the 76 dogs that have run, 21 handled and/or picked up - nearly 30% of the field.

Merchandise "Bazaar"

Tri Tronics Rep Alice Woodyard (Rt) L to R - 
Mitch Patterson, Judy Greenleaf , Frank Kasheravof

NARC President Charles Tyson and  Field Trial Chairman, Suzanne King

The Lunch Tent "Al Fresca"

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

The field trial Gods smiled on the stake again. It was sunny and clear with temperatures in the low 50's at 6 a.m. By 7:30, a single test dog demonstrated that the marks were similar to yesterday, but it appeared some of the scent may have dissipated.

Note: There have been some changes and additions to the earlier report

Number 81, the first running dog stepped to line at 7:45 a.m. (Dog #80, a rerun from Monday, had to wait 6 dogs to run). It didn't take long to observe that, unhappily, the test produced the same consequences as the previous day. Of the sixteen dogs that ran, there were 2 handles and 2 pick-ups.

Because of several no-birds, dog #91 completed the third at 9:50 a.m. The fourth series, a water blind was being organized to the deep left of the present site when as call backs arrived.

Seventy Six contenders remained to try the fourth . Sixteen dogs had been lost to the demanding third series. They were: 5. 15, 18, 24, 35, 36, 38, 43, 45, 47, 68, 77, 85, 86, 92, and 98.

Afterwards participants were quickly moved to the next site down a dusty road. The fourth was a no-see-um water blind. The line was set behind an elevated shore which was covered with about 2 foot high sagebrush.It faced the right side of a narrow, flowing stream that had 2 points in the distance. The first protruded from the right, the other lay behind it and was from the left. The blind, a duck was placed at the shoreline of the farthest point and marked by a bare branch, 150-160 yards from line.The wind blew into the test from left to right. Handlers were told that once they launched their dogs, the could move up to the pile of logs sitting on top of the sage to handle . It also informed each that the point was ON LINE . Another note in the blind quipped "We are having fun now. Dig in!

Test 4 - top of the shore (line to right, below) 
Planter is standing at the blind

Gallery view of the test

To recover the bird, dogs had to make their way through the sage on an angle down to the bay beneath. There they had to cross a grassy point and stay in the water on a tight line to the shore. They continued over the first point ,then back into the water to the second point where the bird lay at shore's edge. The water was edged by eroded banks, some 2 or 3 feet high, others with a gentle slope. If off line, dogs could disappear around a corner and/or into the sage.(It was difficult to get a good initial line as the dogs could not see the terrain.)

The first test dog arrived at 10:42 and had several whistles as did the second at 10:50. It took about 5 md for them

At about 11:15 (PDT) the first contestant, dog 23 came to line.

Without a visual of the test, some dogs headed straight (safely, they thought) for the water while others preferred the shore. Both need early correction. Since the line was tight to the shore, it was tempting for dogs to want to exit the water. The steam's current combined with an into the wind situation also made the shore desirable. Others were quite "watery" and did not want to go too near the shore. Some dogs welcomed getting on to the point while others where gingerly handled on and quickly off again. Once on the near point, a number of dogs either slipped around the corner or drove up on the shore to the right where they quickly went out of sight and control. It was a "sudden death" predicament.

It was difficult to obtain and retain a straight line and many handlers used numerous whistles to do so. Test 5 ended at 5:35 when dog 22 returned with her bird. There had been some very precise blinds but a good deal of rough work also. In all, 6 dogs picked up on the challenging series .

By mid afternoon it was announced that test five would be at a new site and directions would be distributed at HQ. later. Call backs arrived shortly after 8:30. 66 dogs remained in contention. Ten had been dropped. They were: 13, 19, 20, 28, 32, 33, 46, 67, 70 and 82. The next test would start with #48. Possibly land marks.

Judges (l tor) Lee Jolley, Don Driggers, Brad Clow

Handlers scoping out the Fourth
Man in foreground is on the mat

Lynne DuBose and Dyna

Spectators: front- Martha and John Russell 
Back,(L-R) Dale Sweeney, Danny Farmer and Barb Howard

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Once again Wednesday dawned as beautiflul as the preceeding days. It was beginning to resemble "Groundhog Day", but no one was complaining. Warm and sunny with nary a cloud in the sky, it was the perfect beginning of summer and welcomed for the stake.

The new site was a bit closer than the previous one, less than 45 minutes from HQ off of Hwy. 62. The test was completely ready at least a half hour prior to test dog time. The fifth was a land quad with two flyers and two retired marks. There was also an honor box to the deep left of the running mat. The line was located on a small mound that faced a lush, grassy field containing patches of thicker, higher grass and clumps of bushes.

Test 5, left mark (More distance between it
and other marks shown)

These three marks had some grass cut prior to running.

To the left, a set of guns threw a dead head pheasant angled a bit back to the right. It landed on the down slop of a gentle hill about 135 yds from line. To the right and deeper in the field, another set shot a flying mallard duck to the left. It also fell in the fairly tall (18" +) grass about 190 yds. away. A third group was located to the right, but closer to line. They shot a flying hen pheasant well ridden out to the right .where it landed in the pasture grass, 145 yards out. Between the two flyer guns, but closer to line, a fourth set threw a dead drake angled sharply back to the right. about 110 yards from line. The order was: Left dead bird, left middle flyer, short dead mallard, right pheasant flyer. As dogs were sent for the first bird, the short (RM) and far left guns retired. It was nearly a down wind test as it began. Judges also requested that any dogs picked up must honor on lead.

It looked like a lot of test and by 7:30 test dogs were called to demonstrate the series. Both handled on one mark. Handlers were allowed to view the test and then called to the holding blinds. The mood seemed a bit somber. At 8:00 a.m. dog 48 initiated the series and also handled as did the next several, some on 2 birds! Long faced handlers re-examined their strategy as they moved through the holding blinds. It wasn't pretty.

Early handlers tried to pick up the right flyer, then either the short middle or left middle flyer, leaving the far left bird for last. When the first dogs, recovered the left middle flyer when sent for the short bird and required a handle back to it afterwards,future handlers took the two flyers, then the indented short mark. That did not prove real successful either. It took 8-10 mpd depending on hunts and handles.

The short bird seemed to affect marking on the flyer, pulling dogs to the left instead of the far right where the bird lay.Some had huge hunts on the flyer, while others pinned it. Early dogs had little scent and blew right through the short mark. Those that recovered it, would pass it again when resent and needed a handle to recover it. The left middle flyer could be difficult to find also. . A few dogs seemed influenced by the left , retired mark and ridden out flyer and went between the two before deciding which to pick up. Eventually needed a handle on one or the other.

Of the first 13 dogs to run, there were 4 double handles, 5 single handles and four excellent jobs. As more dogs ran there were better results as is usually the case - but it still was a challenging series. Unfortunately it did not improve as much as expected By mid afternoon 52 dogs had run and 30 handled or double handled plus there was one pick-up. It was brutal.!

At 5:30 p.m. the last dog, #44 completed with a fine job. None of the dogs had broken on the honor, however statistics illustrated the outcome.. Of the 66 starters, there were 34 handles (6 handled on 2 birds), and one pick-up -a 50% ratio. In all fairness the test also produced a number of excellent marks also.

Call backs were to be given later, perhaps at the workers party. Test six was scheduled for a new area, but the type of test was unknown at 6:45 p.m.

Callbacks arrived about 10 p.m. There were 51 survivors. The fifteen who succumbed to the fifth were: 6, 7, 34, 37, 42, 48, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57, 71, 73, 91, and 96 . The sixth series would be land marks and dog 81 starts.

Deb Bredesen and Patton cooling off 

Developing a "game" plan (L to R) Mike Smith,
Bill Kohlstad, Chester Koeth, and Gary Zellner

Gallery, test 5 - perfect backdrop -wonderful view

Official Announcer Dean Ellis

Thursday, June 22, 2006

The workers party had been a rousing success. There was food, liquid libation, a raffle and a good dance band. It was a time to loosen up and enjoy! It went all too quickly and participants left rather early to get the callbacks and other information for the upcoming sixth series.

Another beautiful day greeted the caravan at 6 a.m. as it traveled to the new sixth series site - an in line land triple with a retired gun. Once off the black top road, a narrow gravel road wound its way through Long Lake Ranch for a couple of miles to rough and rolling field. The line was set on top a small knoll and faced a field of sagebrush, barren ground, numerous fallen logs, dead fallen trees and a steep sided pond to it's right. The hill rolled down to the tip of the pond, then rose sharply up beyond. A group of live bird gunners were placed on the low ground to the left. They shot a flying hen pheasant to the right. It landed in grassy cover about150 yards from line. to thee right, about half way up the hill a second set threw a dead hen pheasant sharply back to the left. It landed near or in a small clump of sagebrush nearly 240 yards out. The third station was deep to their right, also on the steep hillside. The shot and threw a dead duck angled back to the right landed behind some fallen logs 220 yards from line. The order was : Right, middle, left flyer. As dogs were sent for the flyer, the right station retired.

Test 6 - left flyer

Middle and right marks from line

Close up of middle and right gunners

At 7:30, test dogs were invited to try the strenuous series. The first handled on the right mark while the second picked up the birds cleanly. After handlers had balefully observed the line, they began the quarter mile walk down the road to their vehicles. It took a while for the first running dog to appear, but by 8:or, dog 81 stepped to line. She had a running flyer that she chased down and caught in the air (5 extra points?), The test took about 7+ minutes per dog (mpd)

The site was strewn with countless distractions. There were fallen logs and a brush pile on the way to the flyer,. The middle bird had even more of the same but included a strip of 4 - 6' high sparse weed stalks and a mound. The far retired bird bristled with still more obstacles. To recover the retired mark, dogs had to go down a hill to the end of a pond below. The line continued into the water, then up a steep dirt bank beyond. Once past that, they disappeared over a hill an could not be seen for a few seconds.Once up the hill, they had to drive deep, nearly to the top, to wind the duck

Most dogs found the middle bird with minimal trouble but the right, retired bird was a different story. The hill also rolled down to the left and all the suction was in that direction too. When sent for the retired mark some dogs avoided the water and ran toward the middle ground arriving at the "no mans land" between the gun stations. Occasionally they would drive deep and disappear over the hill or hunt the taboo middle area before locating the mark. A few required a handle or two and two were picked up.

It had been very hot and several dogs were wobbly from heat stress when they returned to line. They were prompltly attended to and recovered completely.

The sixth ended at 2:18 p.m when dog 80 returned with his last bird.

While participants were awaiting the callbacks, Judy Greenleaf invited all to celebrate her birthday with a Gi-normous, beautifully decorated cake. Christine Kashevarof cut it into indivdual pieces and distributed to all well wishersle land blind through the marks was on deck for the seventh series to be run as soon as the sixth was completed and call backs were announced. It took about a hour to set up the double land blind. Both were through the previous marks, a short one through the small pond and the long one (from a different mat) under the arc of the flyer. Happy Birthday, Judy!

The call backs were released as preparations for the blinds were completed. 41 potential NARC;s remained. Ten had been lost. They were: 2, 9,10,16, 22, 49, 61, 72, 84, and 90.

After the test dogs ran, dog 84 came to line at 4:10p.m. Since he and several following dogs had difficulty being seen at the end of the long blind, the test was scrapped. A water blind was announced for the first test on Friday. It would be back at the Cole ranch where the first four series had been held. Test dog at 7:30, first running dog at 8 a.m.

Test 6 from behind line - Jimmie Darnell, handler

Christine Kashervarof cutting Judy Greenleaf''s cake

Friday, June 23, 2006

Once again the stake was blessed with clear, warm weather - maybe too warm. It was 55 degrees at 6 a.m. and the forecast called for a high of nearly 100 for Friday. The Seventh was scheduled for a water blind back at the Cole ranch - scene of the first four series As all waited for the series to begin, a flock of white pelicans landed in a nearby pond. When the observed the area activity, they left for a more peaceful environment.

It took a bit longer to set up the test than usual but by shortly after 7:30 both test dogs demonstrated the pitfalls of the blind. At 8:10, the first running dog, #4 stepped from the holding blind. Contestants were advised they could only move laterally to handle.

Test 7 Water Blind as seen from line

Close up - Blind planter standing at bird

The line was set on the back edge of a dirt road. Across the road was a fair sized stump that could distract a dog. It faced a grassy point across the first flowing stream from the right, with a shallow water and dried mud flat area between a second flowing stream. The bird, a duck, was planted on the far shore of the distant stream, marked by a post about 275 yards from line. There was little wind and it took about 6-7 minutes to complete.

It was difficult to obtain a good initial line and even harder to hold it in the significant current. Dogs would be swept to the left, and a handle back on line was against the current. Handlers quickly adjusted by lining dogs a bit to the left. Some tried to channel, which would put them off line. A right cast could put them into the current and too far right again. Some dogs arrived on the point's shore to the right of line. A few tried to stay on it, refusing the left casts back into the water beyond. There they could disappear into the tall cover on the shore line. Once back into the water (swimming) they arrived at the mud flat. They appeared to believe it was a road and did not want to take straight back casts. Instead they zigzagged back and forth , eventually finding themselves on a sandy rise to the left of the mud flat. When handled across the second flowing stream, they could again be caught in the current and be swept out of sight behind the right shore. to compensate, Handlers adjusted by giving left-back casts, even if the dog was on line. Some went too far left and disappeared until they arrived at the far shore. Some were nearly on line while others were not.

This challenging series was completed by 12:12 when dog #4 returned to line

As the seventh completed, the eight series, a water triple with an honor and two retired guns, was being constructed. It was a short way down the road from the previous site. It took a while, but the call backs were announced with only 26 teams still in contention. Unfortunately, 15 had succumbed to the seventh. They were: 4, 8, 14, 23, 30, 39, 51, 58, 62, 64, 78, 87, 88, 89, and 95.

The line for the eighth series triple was also set on the back edge of a dirt road and there was an honor mat deep to the right of the running mat. It faced a widening of the flowing stream. There was also a parallel ditch on the land between the line and water.On the right shore a set of gunners shot and threw a dead duck angled back to the left where it fell on the edge of the shore (splash) 165 yards from line. On the left shore, across the stream and farther back a second set threw a dead duck flat to the right. It landed on the grassy point in front of them nearly 233 yards away. Also on the left shore, but much closer, gunners shot a flying duck angled back to the right. It landed in marsh grass cover only 140 yards away. The order was: middle, right, left flyer. in front of the live guns, a few decoys rested in the bay, along side of the gunners.

Test 8 - Water Triple

Test dogs tried the series at 1:20 p.m. and both completed without a handle. At 2:05, the first running dog, #31came to line only to receive a no bird and told to wait 6 dogs to return .It had become very warm, temps were in the 90's and water looked inviting to the dogs (and people!)

Flyer falls were varied and some landed behind a mound just in front of the gun station. There were some fair hunts to locate the mark. A few slowed to examine the decoys in the water, too.

All handlers sent for the right, retired bird second. Most dogs landed early, then searched the entire wooded section (about an acre or more) before recovering it. A few just slammed it, however. The left, retired mark posed most of the problems, in fact, all 9 handles occured on it. When sent, dogs would either try to return to the right shore or channel down the stream as if on a blind. One tried to return to the flyer. Handlers could only watch helplessly until their dog was in a position to handle to the left mark, For some it was their second handle, Again, a few did amazing work.

The eighth became history when the last dog, #29 was excused from the honor box. about 8:10 p.m.

Tomorrow is scheduled to begin with a land blind for the ninth and a set of land marks for test 10. Both will be held at new locations

Callbacks came about 10 p.m. Eighteen were invited to the 9th - and possibly 10th! Unfortunately eight had been lost. They were: 1, 21, 25, 29, 40, 56, 93 and 97. Dog 65 will start the 9th.

There will be a caravan to the 9th from HQ

Bob Young, AKC Photographer

Chris Willet (L) and Mary Ahlgren - Puppy fun

Saturday, June 24, 2006

A nice sunny day greeted participants again. It was almost unbelievable - a whole week without rain! The 9 would be held in a new area, much closer to town, Driving down a narrow winding road to the test, a crop dusting plane could be seen swooping and spraying fields a short distance away.

The host ranch was in a valley surrounded by high hills. The line for #9 was located high on a steep side of one of them. The climb would have probably challenged a mountain goat. The blind was located about 375 yards from line. Test dogs ran at 7:30 and the first running dog at 8:05. Since the test dogs had been unable to do it as had 3 of the 4 running dogs, Judges scrapped the test. It appeared dogs were not able to see the handlers on the steep slope, plus a rising sun cast a glare over the site.

Another blind was quickly organized a short distance away and test dogs were again called to line. The line for #9B was on the lower slope of the same hill and faced a different direction. The site was a grassy pasture field at the bottom of the hill that had a fairly wide dirt road running perpendicular to the line To the left of the road a single gunner in a white coat sat on a chair. He was the blind planter. The blind, a dead cock pheasant lay at the base of several stick deep to the right of the planter, about 280 yards from line.

Test 9 from line, planter in test position

Test 9 close up, planter standing at blind

At 9:15 a.m., a single test dog demonstrated that the test was quite do-able.Soon the first running dog appeared on line. Most recovered the blind with less than 6 whistles. Some had only one or two and at least two lined it . The ninth ended shortly after 10 a.m. All except handlers were moved to the tenth site a short drive away. At the new site it was announced that all 18 were back for the 10th!

Land/Water Quad 

Two shot flyers

Two retired guns

The 10th was a land/ water Quad with two shot flyers and two retired marks. The line was located on a dike overlooking a grassy pasture that had a stream snaking through it, left to right. Across the stream to the left, two sets of guns were stationed relatively close together. The far left one shot a flying duck angled back to the right where it landed in pasture grass140 yards out .while the other,threw a dead duck flat to the right that landed at the bottom of a dry swale 120 yards from line. A good distance to the right and much deeper out, a third group threw a dead duck angled back to the right where it landed across a small piece of water 254 yards away. To the far right and closer to the line, a fourth set shot a flying cock pheasant back to the left. It fell in the pasture across the stream nearly155 yards from line. The order was: Long right middle (dead); short left middle (dead); left flyer duck; right flyer pheasant. As the dog was sent for the pheasant, the long right middle and short middle guns retired. It took about 15 minutes a dog to complete.

A number of dogs ran the bank to the long pheasant, but most recovered with minimal hunting. After that, `handles took the remaining birds in different orders. There seemed to be no "right way to do it. Most of the problems occurred on the long, right middle mark, Some hunted the backside of the guns while others went out of sight only to appear with the bird. Most hunted it to some degree.

A short intermission was needed for some ATV "wranglers" to shoo curious cows from the site. Overall the do ork was amazin. However two did handle and one broke. By 5 p.m. the 2006 Nationall Amatuer was over and a ceremony followed within the hour. After a brief ceremony thanking all workers and participants, Trial Chairman Suzanne King and President Charles Tyson introduced and presented each finalist with their ribbon, pin and a sterling silver photo frame The winner was then announced as FC AFC Carbon Copy of Horn Creek, owned by Frank and Christine Kasheravof !

After the congratulatories, photos and joy, Frank invited all to a party in town. - a wonderful way to celebrate the occasion.

2006 NARC Winner & Finalists

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THE WINNER IS

66. FC AFC CARBON COPY OF HORN CREEK, LM

Owned and handled by Frank Kashevarof

FINALISTS

3. Weezer Retreezer, LM, Owned and Handled by Robert Johnson

17. 05 CNFC CAFC FC AFC Comstocks Bodacious, LM Owned by John and Anne Maarshall, Handled by Anne Marshal

27. FC Mizpah Miss, LF, Owned and Handled by Kathy Berdan

31. FC Ebonstar Gotta Zoom, LM, Owned by William and Burke Earley, Handled by Bill Earley

44. AFC Coolwater’s Makin’ Trax, LF, Owned and Handled by Alexandra Washburn

54. FC AFC Volwood’s Peaches and Cream, LF, Owned by Jack and Florence Vollstedt, Handled by Jack Vollstedt

59. FC AFC Watuaga’s Bull Gator, LM, Owned by Steve and Gale O’Connell, Handled by Steve O’Connell

60. FC AFC Plourde Honor O’ Fox Hill Farm JH, LF, Owned and Handled by Sandi McCourt

63. Trumarc’s L’il Ms Pogo, LF, Owned by John and Martha Russell, Handled by John Russell

65. FC AFC Creek Robber, LM, Owned and Handled by Ken Jackson

66. FC AFC Carbon Copy of Horn Creek, LM, Owned and Handled by Frank Kashevarof

69. AFC Inherit The Wind, LM, Owned by Rob Reuterand Janis Olson, Handled by Rob Reuter

76. AFC Pineacres Ebonstar China Doll, LF, Owned and Handled by Jimmie Darnell

80. Hunting Hills Coriander, LM, Owned and Handled by Dave Hemminger

81. FC AFC Good Idea’s Whoa Nellie, LF, Owned by Ken Neil and Brenda Little, Handled by Ken Neil

83. FC AFC JJ’s Desire To Go, LF, Owned by JM and LS Patterson, Handled by Mitch Patterson

94. AFC Watermark’s Big Sky Pink, LF, Owned by Maury Smith and Mary Tatum, Handled by Maury Smith

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Summary of Starters, Callbacks, and Drops by Series
For More Photos and Info visit the AKC National Report

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Daily Reports of the Stake
By Mary Knapp

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2005 Defending National Amateur Champion

FC FTCH Day's End Northern Express, LF
Owners J/M Sutter, Handler, Jane Sutter