Alex has given permission to post this. Here is all the info on the training day at her Blackberry Springs Ranch on May 9th in Fremont, CA:

Hello Everyone!


We may have a smaller than usual turnout this year. Marin Ret. is having its hunt test the same weekend. When I checked the AKC calendar a while ago it was not yet on their list. Anyway, we will have fun no matter how many folks appear. Please take the time to copy this and fill out the information needed. We need to try to reach a certain number to fill Dr. Lipton's minimum for the eye clinic.
Fir the first time I am not sending out a regular mailing for this event, so please spread the word as best you can.
Please feel free to copy this on any other list.
Looking forward to May 9th.


Alex
P.S. Sent LIpton an email. No response. Will call him tomorrow.



THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION OF THE AMERICAN CHESAPEAKE CLUB
cordially invites you to a

CHESAPEAKE DAY on SATURDAY, May 9, 200

Peter and Alex Starr’s Blackberry Springs Ranch, 9000 Mill Creek Rd, Fremont, CA

PICNIC TRIAL * BARBECUE STEAK DINNER * EYE CLINIC

* $5.00 per person for BBQ * $30.00 per dog for eye clinic

LIVE PIGEONS and/or DEAD DUCKS

ALL CHESAPEAKES AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE WELCOME

Ribbons in each stake.

SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. Sign-ups and fee collection for Trial, Barbecue and Eye Clinic

Note: each dog may be entered in one trial stake only

9:00 a.m. Puppies and Beginners: $5.00 per dog; bumpers, fresh pigeons, blank

pistol shots; land and water tests.

9:30 a.m. Intermediate: $6.00 per dog; JH/WD work. Dogs must have had birds,

retrieve reasonably well, may be held, but run only when number is called.

Singles, back-to-back singles; live shot pigeons & dead ducks.

9:30 a.m. Derby & Experienced: $6.00 per dog;. WDX work. Dogs must be

steady & deliver to hand. Doubles & triples. Live pigeons/dead ducks.

9:30 a.m. Handling dogs: $6.00 per dog. Doubles,triples,blinds. WDQ,SH,MH

work. Last two stakes may be combined.

2:00 p.m. Eye clinic with canine ophthalmologist. Advance reservations are necessary. Any breed may be checked. All dogs should be checked annually.

4:00 p.m. Senior Classic - for dogs over 10 years; will run if enough dogs here.

NO ELECTRIC OR PINCH COLLARS
The steak barbecue is held after the picnic trial and eye clinic. We supply the steaks, paper plates, etc. & coffee. Other food contributions are welcome. See return tear off sheet. Please bring: your own lunch, drinks, water for your dog and a folding chair. If you can volunteer to throw, shoot, pop or marshal, please contact Alex Starr 510-656-6877.


Please keep all dogs under control - on leash or in cars if not working. Show your appreciation for the hospitality extended to us by keeping the grounds clean, closing gates, and otherwise protecting the Starr ranch. Please do not park on the pasture.



DIRECTIONS TO BLACKBERRY SPRINGS RANCH
From South: take Hwy 680 North to Mission Blvd. exit (first exit after Washington

Blvd.). Turn right onto Mission Blvd., go 150 yards. Turn left on to Mill Creek Rd. Go

4.5 miles (allow 20 minutes) until you see “Peter Starr” on blue fence at end of road.



From North: take Stevenson Blvd. exit off Hwy. 880. Go east on Stevenson until it

dead ends on Mission Blvd. Turn right, go about 2 miles, cross under Hwy. 680. Take

first left after the Shell station on to Mill Creek Rd. Go 4.5 miles (allow 20 minutes)

until you see “Peter Starr” on blue fence at end of road.



From East: Take Hwy. 680 south to Mission Blvd./Hwy. 238 Hayward exit. Turn left,

go under freeway. Take first left after the Shell station on to Mill Creek Rd. Go 4.5 miles

(allow 20 minutes) until you see “Peter Starr” on blue fence at end of road.



KEEPING OUR MAILING LIST CURRENT

Postage is expensive. If you wish to remain on the mailing list for Northern California Chesapeake events, please return the tear sheet below whether or not you can attend this event. If we do not receive your tear sheet, your name will be removed from the list.

You can add names on the tear off portion.



************************************************************

I will _____ will not ______attend the Chesapeake Day at the Starr Ranch.

I wish to remain on the list. Name_________________________________

Please remove me from the list. __________________________

Please contact me by email at ___________________________________________
(Members of the American Chesapeake Club will continue to receive official club mail.)

If your address or telephone number has changed, please indicate below.

Name _______________________Address___________________________

Tel______________ Email_________________________



Please add the following name(s) to the northern California mailing/email list:

________________________________________________________________________



I WILL HAVE _______DOG(S) FOR THE EYE CLINIC.
I WILL HAVE ____ PEOPLE FOR BARBECUE.
I CAN BRING: HOT DISH ___________________SALAD ________________

DESSERT ________________OTHER (please specify) ________________



You pay when you come to the Chesapeake Day, not before.



PLEASE RETURN TO: ALEXANDRA STARR, P.O. BOX 3367, FREMONT, CA 94539

OR EMAIL ALEX AT: apstarr@ix.netcom.com.

If you have any questions call or email Alex Starr510) 656-6877