November

2014
SLEDTRACKS
Steve Duren
Sierra Kennels
New Course
Record!

Photo By Anissa Sanchez

IESDA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE NEXT MEETING FIND US ON THE WEB-

Preident’s Message...2 DECEMBER 2, 2014
Meeting Minutes....3-4
IESDA Officers.......4 www.iesda.org
Classifieds..........5 MEETING ROOM
Dirt Rondy…………………….6-7 SHARI’S ON
Upcoming Events......8
Priest Lake Sponsors.9
SULLIVAN
Member News/Brags...10
IESDA Membership 7PM
Renewal.............11

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 November 2014

SLEDTRACKS
Newsletter of
the Inland
Empire Sled
Dog Association

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello all,

First off I want to say Thank You, twice in fact. First off for electing me the new club President and allowing me
the opportunity to lead this club. Secondly for everyones efforts in making the Dirt Rondy an excellent event.

I wanted to take this first message to give everyone a little background on myself. As many know Lani and I run
Keahi Siberian Huskies and our goal is to showcase the breed in as many aspects as possible including,
Conformation, Sledding, Weight Pulling, as well as working on some Working pack dog titles. We’ve been in
Siberians in some form or another for around 10yrs now. I myself have been in dogs most of my life as my
mother used to be the proprietor of Nelshire Kennels in New York (most known for Borzoi, but worked with many
other breeds also). So, some of you may wonder what may give me the experience to preside over our club.
Well I have been fortunate to have many life experiences at my age. Currently I’m a Lieutenant for Stevens
County Fire District 1, included in that I’m charged with being a Training coordinator, Safety Officer, Coordinator
and Secretary for our Safety Committee among many other duties. In the past I was the Operations Manager for
the Spokane Shock Arena Football team, which included managing many aspects of team and company
operations such as, logistics and personnel for special events, team travel and game day experiences. Some
other experiences that I believe may help are the time that Lani and I worked with Adopt-A-Husky Inc - West as
Rescue Coordinators, and we both currently serve on North Eastern Washington Humane Society offices, Lani
as a Board of Director and myself as Vice-President as well as working with
many other clubs in the past and assisting in set up of their legal existence.

So enough about me, lets talk about the club a little. First off my goals are
to maintain and expand the greatness this club has performed since the
70’s. While i want to keep the history of this club in the forefront, I also
want to help elevate this club. Using both my knowledge in marketing and
putting on events as well as the wealth of knowledge that all of you can
bring to the table. Lucky for me this club has been well managed in the
past, giving us the best possible foundation to continue building upon. I
have many ideas and plans for the clubs future and hope you all are as
excited to move forward as I am. With that said I plan on our future being a
marathon not a sprint meaning the updates and changes won’t happen
over night it’ll take some time and want to make sure everyone is onboard Brian Ferrante
with my plans and ideas. Keahi Siberian Huskies

Looking forward to seeing you all at the next meeting!!!!

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 IESDA Meeting Minutes
October 4, 2014
Audrey’s In Newport

Members  Present:   A  moRon  to  support  the  CdA  dog  show   • Donna  emailed  Richard  that  she  
parking  duty  again  this  year  was   would  serve  as  Rmer.    
Richard  Hancock   passed.
Lani  Ferrante   • Judy  will  man  the  sales  booth  and  
act  as  announcer.    
Jim  Malcom  
Richard  reviewed  the  results  of  the  
Jeanne  Arnold   PNC  mee#ng  :   • Ann  will  bring  chili  feed  food.    
Bob  Wilson  
-­‐They  would  like  us  to  add  an  8  Dog   • Ann  will  order  porta-­‐pobes    
Ann  Yanecek   mid  distance  class.  
Tom  Hannon   • Jeanne  will  bring  camp  stove  and  
-­‐Other  clubs  will  be  adding  a  3  Dog   propane  burner.    
Shawn  Gibson   Sprint  class.
Tom  Palmer   • Bob  Yanecek  and  Tom  Hannon  will  
help  with  trail  marking  on  Friday.    
Brian  Ferrante   A  moRon  to  add  an  8-­‐Dog  mid-­‐
Susie  Malcom   distance  class,  run  directly  aXer  the   • Lani  will  email  e-­‐copies  of  the  flyer  
last  6-­‐Dog  mid-­‐distance  team  goes  out   to  club.    
Judy  Cowan  
was  passed.    
Jill  Wilson   • Tom  Palmer  will  contact  Brendia  
A  moRon  to  add  Dirt  Rondy  to  the  PNC   about  gebng  trophies.    
Bob  Yanecek  
Dryland  circuit  was  accepted;  there  
Maud  Jackson   was  one  opposed. • Jeanne,  Brian  and  Ann  will  bring  
popups.    

Mee#ng  called  to  order  by  Richard  at   A  moRon  to  combine  Purebred  and   • Tables:  Jeanne  (1  six-­‐foot),  Brian  (2  
1  PM.   PNC  classes  with  no  addiRonal  entry   six  foot),  Wilsons  (2  six  foot).    
fee  was  accepted.
Minutes  from  previous  mee#ng  were   • Shawn  will  bring  the  PA  system.    
reviewed  and  accepted  with  changes:  
A  moRon  to  have  Brian  order  at  least   Officer  Elec#ons:  
Change  Laniu  in  May  2014  minutes  to   12  “Race  Official”  vests  for  under  $300  
Lani  (done)   was  accepted. Brian  was  voted  in  as  President

Change  Randy  Reese  to  Randall  Son  in   Richard  was  voted  in  as  Vice  President
January  2014  minutes  (done)   A  moRon  to  use  Lani’s  Dirt  Rondy  race  
flyer  was  accepted. Bob  Wilson  will  remain  Treasurer
Bob  reviewed  the  treasurer’s  report.  

The  treasurer’s  report  was  accepted. Jill  was  voted  in  as  Secretary
Dirt  Rondy:  
Lani  will  take  over  publishing  the  
• Bob  Wilson  will  serve  as  race   newsleder    
Jill  thanked  everyone  who  helped  with   marshal.    
parking  lot  duty:  took  in  almost  $1000,   Jill  will  remain  the  PNC  representaRve
had  enough  people.     • RSP  ranger  gave  us  permission  to  cut  
up  trees  across  trails  as  needed.     Ann  will  conRnue  as  webmaster  
Susie  said  they  asked  us  to  do  it  again  
next  year.

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 IESDA Meeting Minutes Continued
October 4, 2014
Audrey’s In Newport

Ac#on  Item:  EVERYONE  –  we  need  family  and  friends  to  

volunteer  for  the  Dirt  Rondy!    

Ac#on  Item:  Jeanne  will  call  ROTC  at  Gonzaga  and  EWU  
mid-­‐October.
Fall 2014
IESDA
Ac#on  Item:  Ann  will  call  RSP  ranger  about  adding  electric   Roadside
panel  use  to  Dirt  Rondy  permit.     Cleanup
Highway 2
Ac#on  Item:  Bob  W.  will  get  actual  cost  of  bibs  from  Imo  
before  next  mee#ng.  

Ac#on  Item:  EVERYONE!  Submit  your  ideas  for  Priest  Lake  

t-­‐shirt  designs.  

Mee#ng  was  adjourned  at  2:51PM.

Respeceully  Submided,  
Ann  Yanecek  IESDA  Secretary  

INLAND EMPIRE SLED DOG ASSOCIATION

Officers and Officials: 2014-2015
President                                                                                                                                                                                                          Brian  Ferrante                                                                                                                                                                        509  863  7620  

Vice-­‐President                                                                                                                                                                                        Richard  Hancock                                                                                                                                                                  509  710  2874      

Secretary                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jill  Wilson                                                                                                                                                                                        208  683  2387  

Treasurer                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bob  Wilson                                                                                                                                                                                  208  683  2387  

Newslecer  Editor                                                                                                                                                                            Lani  Ferrante                                                                                                                                                                            509  863  7621  

Webmaster                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ann  Yanecek                                                                                                                                                                              509  276  8193

The  purpose  of  the  INLAND  EMPIRE  SLED  DOG  ASSOCIATION  Newsleder  is  to  provide  an  open  forum  for  communicaRon  and  informaRon  
about  sled  dog  related  sports  in  the  Northwest  and  neighboring  areas.  AdverRsing  of  up  to  one  inch  of  space  is  free  to  members,  with  an  
addiRonal  cost  of  $2.00  per  inch  over  the  first  inch.  ArRcles  published  in  this  newsleder  do  not  necessarily  reflect  the  opinion  of  the  
INLAND  EMPIRE  SLED  DOG  ASSOCIATION.  Permission  to  reprint  or  use  arRcles  from  this  newsleder  must  be  given  by  the  editors  of  the  
INLAND  EMPIRE  SLED  DOG  ASSOCIATION  (509  863  7621).

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CLASSIFIEDS

Sales Info- 8 dog boxes, wired

for electrical, and sled rack on
top. Excellent Condition!

$350

509-435-3701 Jolene Heath

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 SPOKANE DIRT RONDY RESULTS
NOVEMBER 1-2 2014
Riverside State Park,
Spokane Washington

November 1-2, 2014

Conditions: Rainy and cool on Saturday, sunny and

cooler on Sunday

Place Name Day 1 Day 2 Total Time

2 Dog Bikejor

1 Donna Morton 07:45.8 08:03.1 15:48.9

2 Tony Sleznik 9:9.96 9:11.8 18:21.4

3 Sonya McClooney 12:8.82 15:10.68 27:19.50

4 Judge Sullivan 13:32.6 15:10.75 28:42.81

5 Pamela Beaverson 12:7.10 17:3.77 29:10.87

2 Dog Scooter

1 Bob Wilson 8:26.20 8:23.7 16:49.27

2 Capt. Larry Roxby 8:43.79 8:38.36 16:82.15

3 Richard Hancock 9:9.94 9:30.55 18:40.49

4 John Gilbert 12:2.96 11:23.99 23:26.95

5 Kelly Owen 12:24.99 12:57.88 24:82.87

6 Bruce Hagstrom 14:32.83 16:13.90 30:46.73

7 Tom Hannon 14:47.88 22:50.16 36:98.4

4 Dog Sprint

1 Tracey Obermeyer 9:41.10 8:12.56 17:53.66

2 Jill Wilson 9:10.65 9:16.82 18:27.47

3 Jeanne Arnold 25:1.88 22:12.59 47:14.47

8 Dog Sprint

1 Steve Duran 13:9.92 12:56.19 26:6.11

2 Capt Larry Roxby 13:24.67 13:31.67 26:57.34

3 Tom Palmer 15:28.26 17:21.70 32:49.96

4 Jill Wilson 16:2.64 19:14.73 35:18.37

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 SPOKANE DIRT RONDY PHOTOS
NOVEMBER 1-2 2014
Photos By Anissa Sanchez

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EVENT DATE

Rodeo Run
UPCOMING
EVENTS
West Yellowstone, MT Dec 18-20

Fog Lake
Mount Hood, OR Jan 10-11

Fun Run
West Yellowstone, MT Jan 15-17

Eagle Cap Extreme

Joseph, OR Jan 21-24

Conconully Snow Dog Super Mush

Conconully, WA Jan 23-25

Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Championships

Soda Springs, ID Jan 23-25

Pagosa Paw
Pagosa Springs, CO Jan 24-25

IPSSSDR
Jackson, WY Jan 30-Feb 8

Grand Mesa Summit Challenge

Cedaredge, CO Feb 7-8

Priest Lake Sled Dog Race

Priest Lake, ID Feb 7-8

Race To The Sky

Helena, MT Feb 13-18

Crystal Dog Challenge

Easton, WA Feb 14-15

Grand Park Dog Days Of Winter

Winter Park, CO Feb 14-15

American Dog Derby

Ashton, ID Feb 19-21

Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race

Whitefish, MT Feb 28-Mar 1

Yellowstone Special Stage Race

West Yellowstone, MT Mar 19-22

Photos by Lani Ferrante

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 PRIEST LAKE RACE SPONSORS 2013
6497 Stone Lodge Rd.
Below is a list of Sponsors for Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
the Priest Lake Sled Dog Race
JACKPINE FARMS
from 2013. Please let them Wendy and Steve Booth
know that we appreciate their Nordman ID 83848
sponsorship either by KEAHI SIBERIANS
dropping by or sending a letter Brian and Lani Ferrante
with your thanks! 5097 W Casberg-Burroughs Rd. Deer Park,
WA 99006
PET STOP
10464 N. Government Way Hayden
ARCTURA KENNELS ID 83835
Tom Palmer PRIEST LAKE CHAMBER OF
42604 N. Hatch Rd Deer Park, WA 99006 COMMERCE
CHEVELIER KENNELS PO Box 174
Jim and Susie Malcolm 735 Shadow Green Coolin ID 83821-0174
Road Blanchard ID 83804 SEEBER’S PHARMACY
DASHING KENNEL 336 S. Washington Ave Box 609
Jill and Bob Wilson 7875 E Highway 54 Newport WA 99156
Athol ID 83854 SPIRIT OF THE WIND SIBERIANS
DEER PARK VETERINARY CLINIC Jeanne Arnold and Judy Cowan
2915 E Crawford St 4668 Carpenter Loop
Deer Park, WA 99006 Post Falls ID 83854

ELKINS RESORT VEGA DISCOVERIES

404 Elkins Rd Client-Server/Database Solutions E-
Nordman ID 83848 Commerce, Web, Custom Software
http://www.VegaDiscoveries.com
INLAND NORTHWEST ALASKAN (509) 710-2874
MALA- MUTE ASSOCIATION
Donna Daymude

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 MEMBER NEWS
AND BRAGS

Photos Courtesy Jill Wilson

INTRODUCING BELLA
The Dashing Kennel is pleased to announce it’s
latest arrival: SierraWind’s Bella at Dashing!
Bella is 5 months old and is a Siberian Husky out
of running lines. Bella was bred by Sheryl
O’Rourke of Prineville, OR and SierraWind
Siberians. Bella’s sire is Arcticgrace’s Bodhi at
SierraWind and her dam is Tumnatki’s Kaze at
SierraWind. Currently Bella’s favorite things are
racing around in the exercise yards chasing Ellie,
going on puppy walks with Maja, umping or
otherwise tormenting her current roomie “Iris”, or
rolling in the pillows on Jill’s futon in her study!
Next spring however she will begin to join the
rest of the Dashing team!

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Inland Empire Sled Dog Association
Membership Form
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Phone_______________________________________________________________________

Email________________________________________________________________________

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IESDA
Lani  Ferrante  
5097  W  Casberg  Burroughs  Rd  
Deer  Park  WA  99006

IESDA
7875  E  Hwy  54  
Athol,  ID  83801