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On behalf of my Co-chair Lorraine Sarek, the rest of the Field
Trial Committee, and Chesapeake enthusiasts throughout the Central
Time Zone, I invite you to join us in the Virginia/Hibbing area of
Northern Minnesota for the 2011 ACC Field Trial Specialty. The
Specialty will be held on grounds that have hosted several recent
National Amateur Stakes. All-breed trials will be hosted on the
same grounds by the Minnesota Iron Range Retriever Club (MIRRC) the
two weekends preceding the Specialty. For those who arrive early,
therefore, it will be possible to run three trials in 10 days
without having to move. Given rising gasoline prices, it doesn’t
get much better than this. An all-breed trial following the
Specialty will be held in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota (Central Minnesota
Retriever Club), which is approximately three hours from
Virginia/Hibbing. In addition to “National-caliber” grounds,
we have an excellent panel of judges, all of whom know and
appreciate the breed.
Virginia and Hibbing are located in the center of Northern
Minnesota’s Iron Range. This is a region rich in history, natural
resources, and scenic beauty. For information pertaining to
museums, historical sites, hiking/fishing, natural areas, etc.,
please see:
http://www.ironrange.org/ The weather in Minnesota at this time
of year is generally warm-to-hot, although temperatures can drop
into the 50s at night. Rain is a distinct possibility and there is
a 100% chance of encountering Minnesota’s state “bird”, the
mosquito, so bring plenty of bug spray. The festivities will kick
off Monday, August 1st, with an official meeting of the
American Chesapeake Club and Dinner, following by activities listed
below. I wish you and your dogs the best of luck in the coming
year. If you have any questions about the Specialty, feel free to
drop me a line.
John Nichols, Trial Chairman
Chairperson
- John Nichols, 1230 W Knife River Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616
218 834-3197 (evenings) nichols.john@epa.gov
Co-Chairpersons: Lorraine Sarek ,12059 Leander Rd,
Cook, MN 55723 H/218-376-4554 (evenings), Cell 218 750-0246
leander@hughes.net
Gun Captain and Game Steward:
Larry
Sarek,
12059 Leander Rd, Cook, MN 55723
leander@hughes.net
Field Trial Secretary: Linda Patterson
dualch@sbcglobal.net
Merchandise for Sale: Marlene Drag
mdrag@crossfirechesapeakes.com and Heidi Henningson
hhenningson@paplv.org
Trophies: Heidi Henningson
hhenningson@paplv.org
Website: Jane Pappler
nofleas@aol.com
Field Trial Committee: John Nichols, Lorraine Sarek,
Mitch and Linda Patterson, Bruce Ahlers, Marlene Drag, Heidi
Henningson, Gary Kavan, and Edgar Johnson
Anyone who is not on the Field Trial
mailing list and wants to be, please send me your info. Jane
nofleas@aol.com
Schedule of Events
August 1,
Monday -
Evening Social and Introductions at the Park Inn, Hibbing, MN
ACC Meeting: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cash Bar: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner 7 pm pre-reservation only deadline July
19, see the
hotel/meals page
August 2, Tuesday
Open All-Age Stake - 8 am Judges: Ronald Ainley,
Dubuque, IA and
Paul Panichi, Chisholm, MN
Qualifying - 8 am
Judges:
Robert Beyer, Delano, MN and
Bernard Carey,
Duluth, MN
Dinner 7
pm at the MIRRC Club House -
pre-reservation only deadline July 19, see the
hotel/meals page
August 3, Wednesday
Amateur All-Age - 8 am Judges:
Robert Lindgren,
Duluth, MN and Jim Rickoff,
Winona, MN
Derby - 10 am (not
before the conclusion of Qualifying) Judges: Robert Beyer,
Delano, MN and
Bernard Care, Duluth, MN
Cash Bar 6pm, Dinner 7 pm at
the Park Inn, Hibbing, MN -
pre-reservation only deadline July 19, see the
hotel/meals page
August 4,
Thursday
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Completion of the Amateur Stake, awards and ribbons
Junior Puppy
Stake - 8 am Judges:
Natalie Belt, Mountain
Iron, MN and Corky Krollman,
Hibbing, MN
Senior Puppy Stake - 8 am Judges:
Natalie Belt, Mountain
Iron, MN and Corky Krollman,
Hibbing, MN
(Junior and Senior Puppy Stakes will run at the same time but will
be tested on different marks)
ACC National Show Specialty - Sept 20-25, 2011 - Carlisle, PA
Click here for website and info
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This Field Trial is Dedicated to Vivian Prlina |
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Vivian along with her husband Ike, organized the first
two ACC Field Trial Specialties in Virginia, Minnesota
in 1981 and 1989. We gratefully acknowledge Vivian’s
selfless dedication to the breed, the American
Chesapeake Club, and the Minnesota Iron Range Retriever
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This trial was made possible by generous support from The Minnesota
Iron Range Retriever Club. We also thank individuals who made their
land available for pre-trial training: David Furin, Ellis
Wojciehowski, Larry and Lorraine Sarek
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