NORTHEAST FIELD TRIAL CLUB
ANNOUNCES WINNERS

EXETER, RI - Iron Lady, a setter female owned and handled by Bill Bonnetti, took first place in the Amateur Shooting Dog stake at Northeast Field Trial Club's annual summer trial held Sunday, Aug. 15, at Arcadia Management Area in Exeter, RI.

Earning the second place ribbon was Richfield Charlie, a pointer male owned and handled by Richard Giuliano.

Third place went to Yankie's Ginny Girl, a setter female owned and handled by Frank Skut.

Judges were John Stolgitis and George Doyle.

Winning the Amateur Puppy stake was Richfield Jenna, a setter female owned by Monique Giuliano and handled by Richard Giuliano.

Second place went to Buck, a setter male owned and handled by Frank Skut.

Judges were John Stolgitis and Bill Bonnetti.

Weather was hot and humid, but overcast with a breeze making for a bearable day to run dogs.

Do some early Christmas shopping before the meetings!

FOUR NEW ENGLAND

FIELD TRIAL CLUBS

TO MEET SUNDAY,

AUG. 15, IN R.I.

Region 1/ANEFTC/U.S. Complete Northeast Region and Northeast Field Trial Association to meet Sunday, Aug. 15, starting at noon.

"In The Field'' books and 75th New England Futurity hats will be available for purchase.

EXETER, RI - Region 1 AFTCA and the Association of New England Field Trial Clubs will hold their annual meetings on Sunday, Aug. 15, starting at noon at Arcadia Management Area, Frosty Hollow Road, Route 165, Exeter, RI.

Also meeting that day at Arcadia will be the U.S. Complete Northeast Region and the Northeast Field Trials Association.

The meetings will follow the running of the Northeast Field Trial Association's summer field trial which kicks off at 6 a.m. that day.

Approximate meeting times are:

Region 1 AFTCA: Noon-12:45 p.m.
Association of New England Field Trial Clubs: 1-1:45 p.m.
U.S. Complete Northeast Region: 2-3 p.m.
Northeast Field Trials Association: 3:15 p.m. to conclusion

Times are approximate, please be flexible. This will afford New England clubs belonging to multiple associations the opportunity to attend their respective association's meetings in one day.

During the ANEFTC meeting, awards will be presented for Top Dogs of the Year.



Dog taxes, clubs dues and insurance fees are payable at the ANEFTC meeting. Clubs will not be allowed to choose dates for the 2010-2011 season if they are in arrears.



For more information on Region 1 or ANEFTC, contact Janice Gregory jang815@gmail.com

For information on U.S. Complete, contact Bill Bonnetti, bbonnetti@comcast.net

And for those who like to do their Christmas shopping early, "In The Field,'' an excellent coffee table book with many outstanding photographs of sporting dogs by Nancy Whitehead will be available, along with hats promoting the 75th anniversary of the New England Futurity.

The book would make a great judging gift or a nice addition to a sporting dog library. The hats are excellent stocking stuffers.

"In The Field'' is being promoted in the Northeast by Joan LaBree, who is donating 20 percent of each sale to the 20th Century Fund.

Cost per book is $38.

Hats are $15.

Northeast Field Trial Association 2010 Winners Announced

NORTHEAST FIELD TRIAL ASSOCIATION NAMES 2010 DOGS & HANDLERS

OF THE YEAR

Garry Malzone was named top Open Handler of the Year, and Richard Giuliano was named top Amateur Handler of the Year as the Northeast Field Trial Association announced the winners for its 2010 season.

Top Open Shooting Dog was Indian Creek Shine, a pointer male owned and handled by Malzone. Top Amateur Shooting Dog was Yankie's Ginny Girl, a setter female owned and handled by Frank Skut.

Other winning dogs and handlers follow:

AMATEUR PUPPY
Winner: Emileena Bockaleena Koff, ESF, Albert Gehm, o/h
Runnerup: Montana's A Rambling Bud, PM, Gary Dowdy, o/h

AMATEUR DERBY
Winner: Richfield Charlie, PM, Richard Giuliano, o/h
Runnerup: Richfield Silver Lining, PM, Bill McNamee, o/h

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG
Winner: Yankie's Ginny Girl, ESF, Frank Skut, o/h
Runner Up: True Patriot, ESM, Kellie Short, o/h

AMATEUR GUN DOG
Winner: Luc Roidelachasse, BM, Bill McNamee, o/h
Runnerup: Gates of Waccabuc, BM, Bill McNamee, o/h

AMATEUR HANDLER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Richard Giuliano
Runnerup: Frank Skut



OPEN PUPPY
Winner: Richfield Polly, ESF, Monique Giuliano, owner; Richard Giuliano, handler
Runnerup: Richfield Almond Joy, PF, Monique Giuliano, owner; Richard Giuliano, handler

OPEN DERBY
Winner: Grouse Hill Bullet, PM, John Capocci, o/h
Runnerup: Cas Tiny, PF, Jim Castagna, owner; Robert Ecker, handler

OPEN SHOOTING DOG
Winner: Indian Creek Shine, PM, Garry Malzone, o/h
Runnerup: Peace Dale Duke, ESM, Richie Frisella, o/h

OPEN HANDLER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Garry Malzone
Runnerup: Richard Giuliano

Time, location change for Region 1/ANEFTC meetings

********UPDATED WITH CHANGE

OF LOCATION AND TIME**********

REGION 1/ASSOCIATION

OF NEW ENGLAND

FIELD TRIAL CLUBS

ANNOUNCE ANNUAL

SUMMER MEETINGS

Other meetings to include U.S. Complete Northeast Region and Northeast Field Trial Association

EXETER, RI - Region 1 AFTCA and the Association of New England Field Trial Clubs will hold their annual meetings on Sunday, Aug. 15. The meetings will now start at at noon and will be held at Arcadia Management Area, Frosty Hollow Road, Route 165, Exeter, RI.

Joining Region 1 and the ANEFTC in hosting meetings that day at Arcadia will be the U.S. Complete Northeast Region and the Northeast Field Trials Association.

The meetings will follow the running of the Northeast Field Trial Association's summer field trial which kicks off at 6 a.m. that day.

Approximate meeting times are:

Region 1 AFTCA: Noon-12:45 p.m.

Association of New England Field Trial Clubs: 1-1:45 p.m.

U.S. Complete Northeast Region: 2-3 p.m.

Northeast Field Trials Association: 3:15 p.m. to conclusion

Times are approximate, please be flexible. This will afford New England clubs belonging to multiple associations the opportunity to attend their respective association's meetings in one day.

During the ANEFTC meeting, awards will be presented for Top Dogs of the Year.

Dog taxes, clubs dues and insurance fees are payable at the ANEFTC meeting. Clubs will not be allowed to choose dates for the 2010-2011 season if they are in arrears.

For more information on Region 1 or ANEFTC, contact Janice Gregory jang815@gmail.com

For information on U.S. Complete, contact Bill Bonnetti, bbonnetti@comcast.net

Northeast Field Trial Association

NORTHEAST FIELD

TRIAL ASSOCIATION

TO HOST SUMMER FIELD TRIAL

ON SUNDAY, AUG. 15

EXETER, RI - Northeast Field Trial Club will hold a field trial on Sunday, Aug. 15, at Arcadia Management Area. In order to beat the summer heat, stakes will start at 6 a.m.

Region 1 and the Association of New England Field Trial Clubs will hold their annual summer meetings in conjunction with this trial starting at noon.

The drawing for the trial will be held Friday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. at the home of the chairman.

Food and refreshments will be available.

Dogs will run on one course with liberated quail.

Stakes and order of running are:

Amateur Puppy, $25
Amateur Derby, $35
Amateur Gun Dog (Handicapped handling permitted), $35
Amateur Shooting Dog, $35

For information, or to enter a dog, contact chairman Richard Giuliano, P.O. Box 80, Hope, RI 02831, (401) 647-3429.

Northeast Field Trial Association is a member of the AFTCA and USCSDA.

UPDATED - Spruce Brook Spring 2010 Field Trial

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

AT SPRUCE BROOK

FIELD TRIAL CLUB'S
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRIAL

Four-day event draws 112 dogs

Open Shooting Dog judge Tom Tracy Jr., left,
and professional handler George Tracy.

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Winners have been named at Spruce Brook Field Trial Club's annual Memorial Day weekend field trial. The event was held Friday, May 28, through Monday, May 31, at the Flaherty Field Trial Area.

Open Shooting Dog judge Kellie Short.

Winners in the Bruno Longhi Open Shooting Dog stake were:

1. Heritage, Tracy

2. Voyager, Tracy

3. RJ's Shortstop, Tracy

Thirty-five dogs were drawn for the stake. Judges were Kellie Short and Tom Tracy Jr.

Pro handler Bruce Jacobs with Elhew Dancing Fire in the 9th brace of the Bruno Longhi Open Shooting Dog Stake on Friday.

Open Derby winners were:

1. Lucie, Casey

2. Buster, Casey

3. Buffalo Bull, Tracy

(14 dogs drawn)

Bird planter Kacey LeVasseur.

Open Restricted Shooting Dog winners were:

1. Sign Here, Tracy

2. Skuba, Tracy

3. Lucie, Casey

(15 dogs drawn)

Shannon Nygard tries to flush a bird for her pointer, Hi Noon Sport, in the 18th brace of the Amateur Shooting Dog stake.

Brian Sanchez flushes a bird for his pointer, Great River Magnum, while judge Matt Basilone looks on in the 18th brace of the Amateur Shooting Dog stake.

Amateur Shooting Dog winners were:

1. Great River Magnum, Sanchez

2. Chasehill Little Bud, Richardson

3. Chain, T. Tracy

(37 dogs drawn)

From left, Bill McNamee, Frank Joyal and Claudia McNamee.

Winner in the Amateur Derby was:

1. Richfield Silver Lining, McNamee

Other placements not available from club.

(11 dogs drawn)

Spruce Brook co-chairman Tom Tracy Sr.

Pro handler Pat Casey hands his tracker over to judge Kellie Short.

Flaherty Field Trial Area Summer Meeting/Work Party/Incident Report

TROUBLE BREWING
AT FLAHERTY FIELD TRIAL AREA
IN CONNECTICUT

The following is a letter from Flaherty president Rich Murphy regarding the upcoming summer meeting and, more importantly, an incident that occurred in April at the field trial area that may eventually result in a change in the way trialers are allowed to use the property.

Dear Delegate and Friends of Flaherty,

The Flaherty summer meeting and work party is scheduled for 9:00 A.M June 26, 2010 at the clubhouse and we have some very serious issues to discuss in regards to the Colman Farms Condo Association. We had an incident back on April 23 at the C.V.V.C trial when one of the Colman Farms Residents came onto the grounds at 6:15 A.M. and tried to get into an altercation with a few of the trial participants.When that failed he then proceeded to drive through the parking lot yelling and blowing his horn at people. We reported it to the State and Law enforcement and the matter is currently under investigation, but their biggest complaint is the barking dogs early in the morning and late at night.

When it was one person acting alone I wasn't really that concerned about it, but it now appears that the Condo Association is gaining strength and support and we believe that it is their ultimate goal to have the Flaherty Association permanently shut down as soon as possible.With the budget crisis that the State of Connecticut is currently facing and with a newly appointed D.E.P. Commissioner and Deputy that we aren't scheduled to meet with until the third week in July I believe that the Association is in a very vulnerable position.

We have been working closely with the State D.E.P. on this issue because it is State owned property but I believe that the we as an Association must have a plan of our own in place and ready to go if the need arises. I also believe that we are facing a potential threat of losing our overnight camping privileges and having the grounds only available from sunrise to sunset like some of the other State areas.

The official call to the summer meeting will be sent out in the next few weeks but because of the seriousness of the situation and because the summer meeting is still five weeks away, I am giving you advance notice that this will be a mandatory meeting by all the member clubs of the Association. Please make any necessary arrangements to have you club represented at this meeting and please feel free to invite any and all members of your club as this will effect everyone that uses the Flaherty grounds.

Member Clubs failing to send representation to the summer meeting and work party will be fined $75.00 per Article 15.6. A of the Flaherty By Laws.

We have a lot to discuss and i hope to see you on June 26.

Sincerely
Rich Murphy
President Flaherty FTA