Newsletter of the Inland Empire Sled Dog Association February 2010 Free to a Good Home Next Meeting: President’s Message: What: Meeting The 2010 Priest Lake races are now in Date: February 24, 2010 the history book. Mother Nature did not Meet: Golden Corral Buffet provide us with ideal conditions, but all in all and Grill. 1717 N. Division St I think we did a good job with what we were in Spokane. 6:00 pm. Plan to handed. go over Priest Lake race to dis- cuss what worked and didn’t A few participants were unhappy with work, and future events. the organization of the race this year, but 1: we managed to put on a race while sur- Inside this Issue: rounded by abysmal snow conditions, 2: no one, dog or musher alike, got hurt and, 3: the majority of participants had a chance to Presidents Message ................... 1 race and had a good time. These are the im- Minutes ...................................... 2 portant things. PNW Schedule .......................... 3 We have decided, however, to get to- Priest Lake Results ................... 4 gether later this month to discuss ways to Sponsors .................................... 5 make the organization of future races smoother and easier for everyone involved. Membership .............................. 6 A race is not an easy thing to put on, but Priest Lake is the longest running sled dog race in the Northwest and I, for one, would like to keep it that way. So bring your ideas and join us at the Golden Corral on Wednesday, February 24 at 6 pm. Jeanne February 2010 IESDA SLEDTRACKS page 2 IESDA Membership Meeting Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010 Golden Corral Members Present: Jeanne Arnold, Bob & Donna Daymude, Richard Hancock, Kim Jordan, Jim & Susie Mal- colm, Tom Palmer, Bob & Jill Wilson, Ann & Bob Yanecek, and guest Parry Branton 1. Minutes - were approved as written 2. Treasurer’s Report - Brendia reported that we have $2365 in the Checking Acct. and $4335 in the Savings Acct. for a total of $6700. 3. Priest Lake Race a. Permit - Brendia has acquired the permit b. Train Grooming - Brendia reported on the progress of repairs to the Cushman. It is expected we will have it ready in time to use for the race. Steve Duran’s 6- wheeler is waiting on parts and may not be available. Brendia will contact Hill’s Resort about getting grooming help from their groomer. c. Concessions - VFW will have their concession booth again this year. They will have food available for breakfast and lunch both days. d. T-shirts - The t-shirts have been printed and are in. e. Parking lot - Sackett excavation will clear the parking lot again this year. It is not expected to cost the club a much as last year. f. Sales Booth - Judy will be running the sales booth again this year. g. Auction & Silent Auction - Donna will call the auction. Donations for both are needed. h. PA System - Bob & Donna will bring the Malamute Club’s PA system. i. Timing - Brendia will be timer. She purchased a new stopwatch which has the ability to store up to 70 times. She will order a second one for the race. j. Gates and Fencing - We have plenty of fencing and do not need new material. Some is stored at the Booth’s and some at the Heintzelman’s. Jim will pick up more lath stakes. Bob D. volunteered to be in charge of gates. k. Outhouses - Brendia will order l. Race Marshall - Richard has volunteered to be Race Marshall m. Mid-Distance - Bob Y. volunteered to do the turnaround for the mid-distance. (Continued on page 3) February 2010 IESDA SLEDTRACKS page 3 n. Contingency planning for poor snow - The course will be evaluated the weekend before the race. A decision will be made by Monday, Feb. 1 whether the course is usable. We don’t need to spend any money clearing the parking lot until we know whether the race is on. Brendia will contact the VFW and make sure they don’t order any food until we are sure we are going to have the race. o. DVD - Jeanne has a friend who will do a DVD of the race. He has completed one for the motorcycle club that looks good. Submit all photos and videos to Jeanne after the race. Respectfully submitted, Bob Wilson, sec. Northwest Schedule of Events: Flathead Sled Dog Days ------------- Jan. 8-10 January Race Planning Meeting -------- Jan 13 Chemult Sled Dog Races ----------- Jan 16-17 Snow Dog Super Mush ------------ Jan. 23-24 Siskiyou Sled Dog Races ----------- Jan 22-24 Cascade Quest --------------------- Jan. 29-31 Priest Lake Race PNC ----------------- Feb. 6-7 Chester Sled Dog Races PNC ------ Feb. 20-21 IESDA Feb. Post Race Meeting -------- Feb. 24 Frog Lake II ------------------------ Feb. 27-28 Darby Dog Derby ------------------ Feb. 26-28 Bachelor Butte Dog Derby --------- March 5-7 February 2010 IESDA SLEDTRACKS page 4 February 2010 IESDA SLEDTRACKS page 5 Below is a list of Sponsors for the Priest INLAND NORTHWEST ALASKAN MALAMUTE ASSOCIATION Lake Sled Dog Race. Please let them Donna Daymude know that we appreciate their sponsor- 6497 Stone Lodge Rd. ship either by dropping by or sending a Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 letter with your thanks. JACKPINE FARMS Wendy and Steve Booth ARCTURA KENNELS Nordman ID 83848 Tom Palmer 42604 N. Hatch Rd MOSS ENGRAVING Deer Park, WA 99006 509-685-0299 BLUE MIST KENNEL PANHANDLE STATE BANK 6931 Deer Valley Road P.O. Box 1847 Newport WA 99156 Priest River, ID 83856 CHEVELIER KENNELS Jim and Susie Malcolm PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC 735 Shadow Green Road PO BOX 503 Blanchard ID 83804 Old town ID 83848 DASHING SAMS PET STOP Jill and Bob Wilson 10464 N. Government Way 7875 E Highway 54 Hayden ID 83835 Athol ID 83854 PRIEST LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DYNAMIC SPECIALTIES PO BOX 174 Signs, Silk Screening Clothing COOLIN ID 83821-0174 And Promotional Items 1-509-447-9278 SEEBER’S PHARMACY Newport, WA99156 336 S. Washington Ave Box 609 ELKINS ON THE BAY Newport WA 99156 Reeder Bay Priest Lake Idaho 83848 SPIRIT OF THE WIND SIBERIANS Jeanne Arnold and Judy Cowan HILL’S RESORT INC 4668 Carpenter Loop 4777 West Lakeshore Road Post Falls ID 83854 Priest Lake ID 83848 Classifieds: Dog Truck: Ford XLT, good condition, FWD (locking hubs), Manual transmission, Tires excel- Top Dogs Available: I will be letting several of lent condition, brakes and alternator replaced. my Eurohound/Husky Sled Dogs go to good racing 150,000. 10 hole Dog box on flat bed. Storage. homes this spring. They are out of Top Alaska Bob and Jill Wilson. For more information: Call Kennels (Ellis, Streeper). Some older (Excellent 208-683-2387 or email: [email protected] for breeding,training) Younger teams and still able to run in very competitive teams. Some are younger and harness broke. I also will have 2 lit- ters in May out of my best leaders. Vince Heintzel- man For more info: Call 1-509-447-5744 or Email: [email protected] February 2010 IESDA SLEDTRACKS page 6 IESDA MEMBERSHIP FEBRUARY 2010 JEANNE ARNOLD VINCE & BRENDIA HEINTZELMAN 4668 CARPENTER LOOP 6831 DEER VALLEY RD POST FALLS, ID 83854 NEWPORT, WA 99156 208-773-7707 509-447-5744 [email protected] [email protected] WENDY BOOTH DON HERR BOX 444 7115 BEAR PAW RD NORDMAN, ID 83848 PRIEST RIVER ID 83856 208-443-2938 (208) 448-1737 [email protected] Perry Branton 1620 East 35th Ave BILL AND MARY JORDEN Spokane, WA 99203 E 4720 WOODGLEN MEAD; WA 99021 FRANK CACCAVO 509-468-7599 5553 ROCKY TOP WAY [email protected] DEER PARK, WA 99006 509-262-9722 KIM JORDAN [email protected] 42428 N. HATCH RD DEER PARK, WA 99006 509-276-4477 BARBARA CAMPBELL 4360 E. BURCHELL DR. JIM & SUSIE MALCOLM HAYDEN LAKE, ID 83835 735 SHADOW GREEN ROAD [email protected] BLANCHARD, ID 83804 208-437-0350 IVAN CALHOUN 1984 TUMBLEWEED CIR STEVE DUREN & VICKY MASSEY HAYDEN ID 83835 28790 NORTH MOOSE ROAD 208—762-7212 SPIRIT LAKE ID 83869 [email protected] 208-623-6242 [email protected] DONNA & BOB DAYMUDE 6497 STONE LODGE RD. DEBBIE McGRATH NINE MILE FALLS, WA 99026 5817 OLD VALDEZ TRAIL 509-276-2964 SALCHA, AK 99714 [email protected] 907-488-9880 HEIDI FELDVISCH ARLENE McCOUL 1216 E. 29th AVE 3781 ROCKY GORGE RD. SPOKANE WA 99203-3326 NEWPORT, WA 99156 Phone 303-941-4830 509-447-5923 Email: [email protected] JOANNE FILCE ERIC NELSON 432 MUSKRAT LAKE RD 20089 NELSON ROAD SAGLE, ID 83860 NEWPORT, WA 99117 [email protected] Phone: 509-636-2465 Email: [email protected] BRUCE AND HOLLY HAGSTROM 2019 E. CENTER RD. SPOKANE, WA 99208 509-466-6077 (Continued on page 7) [email protected] February 2010 IESDA SLEDTRACKS page 7 (Continued from page 6) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TOD & DIANE NYBO JOSI THYR 10555 E. PARKS ROAD P.O. BOX 153 ATHOL, ID 83801 CATALDO, ID 83810 1-208-683-0641 208-964-3863 [email protected] Jill.mthyr@farmersagent,com TOM & SYLVIA PALMER DEBBIE GARDNER 42604 N. HATCH RD. 19005 E. LINCOLN DEER PARK, WA 99006 OTIS ORCHARDS, WA 99027 509-276-2179 EXCHANGES JUDY ROGERS 7115 BEAR PAW RD GANGLINE PRIEST RIVER ID 83856 CASCADE SLED DOG ASSOCIATION (208) 448-1737 EDITOR: Thad McCracken [email protected] [email protected] DENNIS STITT SLEDLINES P.O. Box 641 PACIFIC STATES SLED DOG ASSOCIATION FAIRFIELD, ID 83327 EDITOR: Kay Lee Brown 208-764-2688 [email protected] BOB & JILL WILSON THE INFORMER 7875 E HWY 54 ATHOL, ID 83801 SIERRA NEVADA DOG DRIVERS 208-683-2387 EDITOR: Jane Smith [email protected] ANN, BOB YANACEK 5056 B.