Post Helene Updates, aka, LATE Breaking News

Have you ever heard the expression, "OBE?" I was a contractor working in DC with many retired military and it seems that when our deadlines were pushed because of things outside of our control, I heard "OBE (overcome by events)" frequently. That's how I feel about trying to catch up with our club news. I intended to blog during and immediately after the ESAA Nationals in September. That week, we had out of town guests who left the day Helene rolled into WNC. We were then without power and water for 9 days. Once the power came back, I was busy with our church ladies making blankets for displaced victims of the hurricane, followed by an unexpected trip to assist family members in a medical emergency. Since our club members are so active with their setters, it is safe to say, ALOT has happened since the prior post. I am back now and ready to take up the mantle. Thankfully, many of our club members are active on Facebook where I was able to "mine" much of the content in this update - we can probably call it "Late Breaking" CCESC news. Before I dive into club updates, I want to thank so many of our members who have posted informative news and videos on the aftermath of Helene. Though we are more than a month out, there is so much devastation still visible and it will take a long time for some areas to regain a sense of normalcy. We live in WNC and have driven through some of the areas greatly affected - Asheville, Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Old Fort, Burke and McDowell Counties and are aware of much more in our surrounding area that we have not yet ventured out to. It is good to remember the ongoing work and needs of those in affected areas. It has been heartening to see the vast resources from all over the country and government agencies which have come together to help residents. Seeing neighbors helping neighbors has been uplifting as well. WNC STRONG, we continue to support relief and recovery.

Now comes the fun stuff . . .

From Kristen Apodaca, Sep 25

Go Monty! And at 7 months of age!

Best In Futurity at the ESAA National Specialty!

Festivity BJ's Montgomery Nai Ein Melys Winston

(GCH Festivity BJ's American Dreamer x Ch Festivity BJ's Dirty Little Secret)

Owner: Cheryl & Jim Pfeiffer

Breeders Kristen Apodaca & BJ Parsons

Kay Fouhey of Wilmington Ohio posted this on, Sep 26

Frank Joseph Luksa Jr. was very proud of one of his "Amazing Litter" boys. Logan earned his English Setter Versatility 4 at the English Setter National Show Case. Thanks so much Frank & Steve & Shelley for all you support! He's a special guy! CH Windsor's Perfect Storm, SH, CD, BN, NFP, RE, TKI, CGCU, CGCA, FDC

From Lynda Chase, Sep 28

Driving home from the English Setter National! It was a wonderful National as always, great to see everyone, and a huge thank you to all that worked so hard putting it on. Great location too!

Proud of Miss Ellie (GCH CanCh UKC CH NBIS Pine Hollow’s Eleanor Gee I Think Your Swell CGC JH (TwisterXGabby) Who won Gun Dog Sweepstakes under breeder Judge Cheryl Heithaus (those are always the most special wins!) along with a fabulous trophy done by Deb Jauron! She was shown beautifully by Noreen Lorenz. I showed her the Top 20 and was very proud of her!

Gabby (Ellie’s mom GCH Pine Hollow’s Something to Talk About CGC JH (BlazeXEmma) Was 2nd in Brood Bitch - pretty proud to have the American & Canadian ES Club Specilty Best Of Breed Winners as her get!

Gabby also won the Hunt Dog Class under breeder Judge Gordon Hayburn.

Gabby & Ellie won the Brace Class second year in a row Piloted be Jeanette. Pretty cool!

Lastly, very proud that Ellie won an Award of Merit under Judge Jamie Hubbard! Gabby made it to the final cut in breed shown by Jenny!

Ellie was also shown in Pee Wees by Danica, Jeanette’s mini me!

Needless to say it was another fantastic National for us personally! Thank you to Noreen, Jeannette Desruisseaux, and Jennifer M. Mazzara for helping me show, groom, and have fun with our girls and thanks again to all for the great National!

From Central Carolina English Setter Club Facebook Post, Sep 30

GCH Aerden 'N' Esthete's Ulysses BN RA NAJ NF CGC TKI, bred by Laurie Engel and Rose Miller owned and handled by his owner, Jill Warren, at last week’s 2024 ESAA National. Jill is not a member of the CCESC, but this photo of Ulysses was too good not to snatch. It really serves to illustrate the versatility of our breed.

Shared by BJ Parsons on October 5

I am just now getting around to recapping our National since life took a decided left turn.

At the ESAA Hunt Test Twister got a Master pass and Missy and Handsome got Junior passes.

Twister didn't do anything in GunDog Sweeps but his daughter Ellie was Best in Sweeps and his son Seger from a different litter was BOS in Sweeps.

In agility, Kenya was HIT with owner Sue Johnson.

Our real highlight was Monty winning Best in Futurity from the 6-9 class, owned by the Pfeiffer's.

In sweepstakes, Missy won her class and her litter sister was fourth.

In the regular classes, Monty won the 6-9 class, Seger was 2nd in 9-12, Handsome was 3rd in BBE-A. In bitches, Jett won the 9-12 class and Missy was fourth. Ellie (sired by Twister) won the Hunting Class and ultimately an AOM.

Lola was third in the Brood Bitch handled by River.

We also racked up some Annual Awards. Taser won the BBE dog award while his littermate Lance won Winners Dog. Twister won the Stud Dog award while Tiki won the Brood Bitch award. We also got a very nice check from ESAA for having both parents fully health tested with CHIC numbers as breeders of Best in Futurity.

So proud to be breeders of beautiful talented dogs! Thanks to the many owners for bringing out their best.

From Lynn Bedroske, Oct 5

So with all the mess in the mountains, I forgot to post about the national. Poppy made the cut out of over 100 other champions in the best of Breed ring. The kids did really well in juniors and Platty and Hickory were in the ribbons of their very large classes. A good time was had by all!