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tracy hinkle

Dear ABBA members, you will see the name Tracy Hinkle on your ballot as I have been nominated to serve as the president of ABBA. This position carries many responsibilities, and I believe that my passion for the sport of brace beagling and my experiences qualify me to serve as the president. First, I am a very active beagler. If there isn't snow on the ground, I am running dogs. This month alone, I have competed and/or judged at New Eagle, Delsea, Southern Michigan, and Coraopolis. I run about 30 license trials a year, attend the federations, and judge about 10. I check Tallyho newsletter and Brace Beagling sites at least five times a day, which means I am well-informed and maybe a little obsessed with beagling. My participation means that I care about the sport and will be available to hear your thoughts and concerns about ABBA. Secondly, I have experience serving the beagling community. For nine years, I have been the field trial secretary for the Nationals. I am on the Board of Directors for the Mid Dixie, and I am a past president of the Heartland. I have been a club president, secretary, and treasurer. As president of ABBA, my goal is to be a link between members and the ABBA officers and Board of Directors. Decisions will be made with everyone's input and vote. I also want to help strengthen ABBA's commitment, dedication, and service to the needs of the members. As a retired English teacher, I have the time, energy, and skills to serve as your president.

Hall of fame

The results are in and Hounds and Hunting has reported the Elected new Hall of Fame Members for 2026 are:

Doby Gray

Gary Trout

The Hounds are

Mon Valley Dakota B, Owner Jennings Ford

Sunshine Candid, Owner Pete Proctor

Please let Lynette know at 618-201-4633 or lynettecoil12@gmail.com who will be presenting these awards ASAP, so we can publish the Hall of Fame and ABBA/Purina Award Winners program.

The banquet will be Friday night, October 23rd at

Sophia's Restaurant and Event Venue

318 Forest Grove Rd

Coraopolis, PA. 15108

Come support the Hall of Fame and Award Winners or just to socialize by reserving your tickets with Mike Luchetta at Purina 573-647-5567.

Congratulations One and All and hope to see you there!

@salem BEAGLE CLUB

NIAGARA RIVER BC
October 1 thru October 4, 2026

Drawing 8:00 / Entry $20

Thu Oct 1-13” Males (John Wierzbinski &Tom Rombold)
Judging Change

Fri Oct 2-15” Males (John Pennington & Tom Czwalga)

Sat Oct 3-13” Females (John Wierzbinski & Dennis Palko)

Sun Oct 4-15” Females (Tom Rombold & Sean Spaniel)

FTS-James Gretz 724-464-8412

Beds contact R. McClellan 724-640-6772

Prizes: Ribbons to all places & TBD

Location: 167 Beagle Club Road, Derry PA 15627 (off Rt.982)

“Purina to feed the hounds”

BAKERSTOWN BEAGLE CLUB

Bakerstown Beagle Club

AKC Licensed Brace Trial

Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026

Entry Fee: $20

Closing & Drawing: All classes 8:00 AM EDST.

Running Order:

Combined Females --- Saturday, October 10, 2026

Combined Males --- Sunday, October 11, 2026

Judges:

All Classes --- Tracey Hinkle & Philip Byrne

Prizes: Plaques to 1st place hound in each class. Rosettes to all places and NBQ.

Headquarters & Running Grounds: Bakerstown Beagle Club running grounds; 1.5 miles off Route 8 on Sandy Hill Road which is north of Bakerstown, PA. (GPS users: 663 Sandy Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059)

Breakfast and Lunch will be served daily at the clubhouse.

Motel nearby.

Rabbits are plentiful.

Shagger available.

Robert Kerr

Field Trial Sect.

2105 Middle Road

Glenshaw, PA 15116

cell phone: 412-760-6915

Email: rjkerr42@gmail.com

@ new eagle BEAGLE CLUB

United Beagle Clubs

Fall Classic Championship

hosted by New Eagle Beagle Club

Saturday & Sunday

October 17 & 18 2026

Drawing 8:30 AM Entry Fee: $15.00

This year Championship is open to qualified and non-qualified hounds because of the cancelation of so many qualifying trials. Non-qualified hounds' owner must be a member in good standing of a U.B.C. club to participate.

Reminder to all clubs about bring items for the raffle.

Dogs Auction to start at 8:00 AM

Males run Saturday, Females run Sunday

Judges: Tracy Hinkle & Rob Stewart

Outstanding prize money payout.

Randy Bickerstaff - President 724-787-6274

Tom Czwalga - Secretary/Treasurer 724-321-0432

@ Mountain STATE BEAGLE CLUB

Lure Beagle Club

Mountain State Beagle Club

Jumping Branch, WV

Friday, October 30, 2026 – combined females and combined males

Judges – Tom Czwalga and Robert Kerr

Entry fee - $20.00

Closing and drawing 8:00 AM at the clubhouse

Completely reworked and improved running grounds – plenty of rabbits – plenty of kennel space – level terrain – light breakfast available and lunch served – ribbons to paced hounds and NBQ

Motels – Sandman, Hinton, WV, 304-466-1700, Rivers Edge Inn, Hinton, WV, 304-445-8273, Sleep Inn, Beaver, WV 304-255-4222

Clubhouse and running grounds: Beagle Club Road, Jumping Branch, WV, one mile off WV Rt. 3, seven miles west of Hinton, WV, 17 miles southeast of Beckley, WV. Turn on to Beagle Club Road from Rt. 3 at Bluestone Baptist Church (use Bluestone Baptist Church, 57 Beagle Club Road, Jumping Branch, Wv 25969 for GPS reference.)

Curtis Griffith, President Bill Laney, Field Trial Secretary

P. O. Box 1216 695 W Spiller St.

Shady Spring, WV 25918 Wytheville, VA 24382

304-207-4687 Cell 336-977-2980 Cell