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ENTRY FORM: AKC Hunt Test 

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Club:  SSHRC

Date:  3/29/08 (Senior and Master tests) or 3/30/08 (Junior tests)

Entry fees:  Junior $65, Senior $65, Master $70

Event number:  2008427701

Location: Mesa, WA

Event Type: Hunt Test

Stake/Test:  Junior, Senior, or Master

Please make your check payable to:  SSHRC

Mail your entries to: Debbie Milks, 2541 Dell Avenue, Walla Walla, WA  99362

Telephone and fax entries are NOT accepted because we do not accept credit cards.

Closing date:  Saturday March 22, 2008 at 6pm PST

March 29 & 30, 2008 

Test Chair: Ross Round

Test Secretary: Debbie Milks

Gun Captain:  Jeff Rampon

Head Marshall: Debbie Walker

Equipment: Ross Round

Hospitality Chair: Terri Viotti

Bird Stewards: Don Benson & John Pfeiffer

Judges Panel

Junior A: Chris Dotson & Kent Walker

Junior B: Barb Ironside & Grant Galbreath

Junior Apprentice: Don Ironside

Senior: Chirs Dotson & Barb Ironside

  Master A:  Ron Margiotta & Julie Stucker

Master B: Scott Allen Jensen & Christine Robertson

Training and Airing of Dogs:  No training is allowed on the test grounds.

Parking:  Park only on established roads.

Directions:

FROM SEATTLE, WA AREA:  Take I-90 east to Vantage, WA go one more mile to exit # 137, exit onto highway 26 towards Othello, WA. Go 42 miles to the intersection of highway 26  & 17 go south on highway 17 approximately 10 miles to the 2^nd entrance to Scootney Reservoir. LOOK FOR HUNT TEST SIGN ON YOUR RIGHT.

FROM SPOKANE, WA AREA:  Take I-90 west to Ritzville, WA follow exit # 220 from I-90 to highway 395. Go south 41 miles to Connell, WA. Exit 395 onto highway 260 go west on 260 8 miles to highway 17. Turn right and go north approximately 3 miles to the entrance of Scootney Reservoir. LOOK FOR HUNT TEST SIGN ON YOUR LEFT.

FROM PORTLAND, OR AREA:  Take I-84 east to Umatilla, OR to exit # 179, go north on I-82 into Washington to exit # 113. Take exit #113 onto highway 395 go north through Kennewick following the signs towards Spokane. Go east on I-182 to exit # 14 and then take 14B north towards Spokane. Go north on highway 395 approximately 23 miles to the intersection of highway 17. Exit onto highway 17 you will turn left at the top of the exit; look for HUNT TEST SIGN. Follow 17 through Mesa go about 10 miles to Scootney Reservoir. LOOK FOR HUNT SIGN TEST ON YOUR LEFT.      

FROM EASTERN OREGON & IDAHO:  Take I-84 west to Umatilla, OR to exit # 179, go north on I-82 into Washington to exit # 113. Take exit # 113 onto highway 395 go north through Kennewick following the signs towards Spokane. Go east on I-182 to exit # 14 and then take 14B north towards Spokane. Go north on highway 395 approximately 23 miles the intersection of highway 17. Exit onto highway 17 you will turn left at the top of the exit; look for the HUNT TEST SIGN. Follow highway 17 through Mesa go about 11 miles to Scootney Reservoir. LOOK FOR HUNT TEST SIGN ON YOUR LEFT.

For a copy of an area map click on the link to the right: Map of Scooteny Reservoir

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Please obey all posted rules and regulations and pick up your litter.  

In accordance with both AKC and BLM rules, no alcohol is allowed on the test site, picnic area or campground.

Creature comforts:  Food will not be available on the test grounds.  Lunch is available for take out at the grocery store in Mesa, WA.  

Restrooms are located on the test grounds.

Accommodations:  M&M Motel, Connell, WA 99326, 509-234-8811 or 1-800-353-9981

Tumbleweed Motel, Connell, WA 99326, 509-234-2081

RV:  Campground at Scootney will be open, although there are no hook-ups.  Expect to pay a nominal fee for a campsite.  

It is recommended that you check with each motel as to their pet policy.

ANY EXCESS BIRDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TESTS ON SUNDAY

Catalog Advertising:

We offer the opportunity to advertise your dogs, kennel or business in our catalog.  Camera ready ad copies will be accepted until 6pm March 14 by the test secretary.  The catalog will be 5 1/2 " x 8" in shape.  Please contact Debbie Milks aldebaranlabs@charter.net  for pricing.

A MESSAGE TO PARTICIPANTS

and SPECTATORS

 Welcome to the annual Sand & Sage Hunting Retriever Club Hunting Test, licensed by the AKC and held at Scootney Reservoir, near Mesa, WA. The success of our test today, and in the future, depends on your support and cooperation. 

There are many projects at the reservoir to restore native grasses that have been crowded out by weeds imported on tires. Drive and park ONLY on established roads and gravel areas to avoid damaging the projects and ensure our continued use at the site. 

PLEASE:        

 Pick up your garbage.

Do not air your dogs in the campground, picnic area, or at the boat ramps; if you do, please pick up after them. Restrooms for handlers and guests are located on the test grounds.

Stay in the gallery area designated by the marshals. If you are running a dog, follow the marshal’s instructions on when to move toward the line and where to stop. Stay out of the line of gunfire.

While dogs are under judgment, refrain from loud talking and distracting motions, do not walk through the test, and please do not applaud until the competing dog has completed the test and has been released by the judges. Children present will be expected to do likewise. 

Keep participating dogs on leash except when under judgment. Areas will be designated for airing and exercising participating dogs. AKC rules prohibit training on the test grounds, the presence of dogs not entered in the test, and bitches in season.

 Both the AKC and the Bureau of Reclamation prohibit alcohol at the site