Daniel Chapman places 3 at Hiwassee Beagle Club

Daniel Chapman

Belton, SC -   Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy got third place in the big male class at Hiwassee's AKC SPO trial on Friday, 10/5.  Mill Hills Betting on Angie got 4th in the big female class and High Class Macy got 3rd in the little females on Saturday, 10/6. 
 
Congratulations Daniel!!!

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Daniel Chapman places at Quail Farm and Rabbitts Unlimited

Daniel Chapman

Belton, SC -  Rapid Run Long Drive got third place in the big male class at Quail Farm's AKC SPO trial on Friday, 9/14.
Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy got second place in the big male class at Rabbits Unlimited's AKC SPO trial on Friday, 9/21.
Congratulations Daniel!!!

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Daniel Chapman places several at North Georgia's Derby Trial

Daniel Chapman

Dawsonville, Ga  -   Hull's Lil Caddy Shagger got first place in the little male class.  Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy got first place in the big male class.   Mill Hills Betting On Trudy got second in the little female class.  Rapid Run Long Drive got third place in the big male class.   Congratulations Daniel!!!

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3 Foothills Members Score Big at Tuckasegee SPO Trial

Tony Martin

Ellenboro, NC -  Tony Martin won the 15" female class of 21 with Braeden's Midway Baylee,  placed second and NBQ in the 13" female class of 30 with Beaverdam's Midway Zoey and Beaverdam's Midway Squirt respectively on Friday, 3/2/2012 at Tuckasegee Beagle Club's Licensed SPO trial. Congratulations Tony!!

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Daniel Chapman

Daniel Chapman got 4th place in the 15" male class of 26 with Rapid Run Long Drive at Tuckasegee on Saturday, 3/3.  Congratulations Daniel!!!

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Harold Godfrey

Harold Godfrey got third place on the bench with his 15" female VST Hoo Doo Bobbi.     Congratulations Harold!!!

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Tim Cooper wins at Poplar Branch

Tim Cooper

Aiken, SC  -  Tim Cooper won the little female class of 34 at Poplar Branch Beagle Club with Chief's Carolina Queen.  This was a Gundog Brace format and there were a lot good hounds competing..  Congratulations Tim!!!

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Randy Adcox gets NBQ at Poplar Branch

Randy Adcox

Aiken, SC -  Randy Adcox got NBQ in the big female class of 23 with Paige’s Liza on Saturday,  3/25.   I think this dog has many wins and needs just a few points to finish.  Congratulations Randy!!!

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Harold Godfrey finishes Chief's Miss Bee

Harold Godfrey

Bailey, NC  -  Chief's Miss Bee, handled by Kevin and Allen Morris,  won a class of 51 little females at Down East BC on Saturday 2/11. This is her third  win and she has plenty of points.  Bee is out of FC COLMAN AND MANLEY's LINE DRIVE and F.C. CHIEFS FIRST  LADY.  This is Pro 2 for Lady and Pro 6 for Drive. Way to go Harold!!

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Tony Martin, Harold Godfrey, and Michael Smith place at Sandhill's SPO Trial

Patrick, SC  -  Tony Martin got 1st on the bench and 2nd in the field with Braeden's Midway Baylee and 3rd in the field with Beaverdams Midway Zoey.   Michael Smith got 2nd in the field with his 13" female  Star R Bella.   Harold Godfrey got NBQ with his 15" female  VST Hoo Doo Bobbi.   Congratulations guys!!! 

Michael Smith wins at the Southeast UBGF Runoff

Michael Smith

Lincolnton, NC  -  Michael Smith won the little male class at the Second Annual UBGF Southeast Runoff with   FC Timberlake  Little Black Sambo.  This was quite an accomplishment since there were many field Field Champions in the class.  Congratulations Michael !!!

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Daniel Chapman gets 4th at the SECOND ANNUAL UBGF SOUTHEAST RUNOFF

Daniel Chapman

Lincolnton, NC  -  Daniel Chapman took 4th place at the UBGF Runoff  held a Green River Beagle Club with his FC Stinkin Creek Raspberry.   Congratulations Daniel !!!

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Club Members Score Big at Our Derby Trial

Belton, SC  -  Several of our members placed hounds at our
January 28th UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial.
Daniel Chapman -  Grand Final Runner-up, 2nd in the field, and 2nd on the bench with Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride  Big  Boy.   1st in the field with Rapid Run Long  Drive.
Michael Smith  -  2nd place in field and 4th on the bench with  Smith’s Hilltop Baby Girl.  NBQ in the field with Smith’s Hilltop Little Girl.
Mike Ramsey  -  4th in the field with Bullocks Creek Little  Hoss.  3rd place in the field and NBQ on the bench with  Bullocks Creek Big Mama.
Tony Martin  -  1st on the bench and NBQ in the field with  Beaverdams Midway Bain Bain.
Tony Pearson  -  3rd on the bench with Pearson’s Blue Ridge Honey Bird.
Congratulations to all who placed hounds.

Jacob Freeman's Rabbit Hunt

Ninety Six, SC  -  Jacob Freeman is all smiles as he displays the day's harvest after hunting on Saturday with his father Joe and several of his hunting buddies.   Good job Jacob!!!

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Tony Martin gets 4th at Poplar Branch and 4th at Pendleton

Tony Martin got a fourth place at Poplar Branch AKC Licensed Trial on Saturday, 1/7/2011 with his 15" female Bailey.  He also got 4th at Pendleton's UBGF derby trial with his 15" male Bain Bain.  Congratulations Tony!!

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Steve Kelly gets another NBQ

Steve Kelly

Patrick, SC -  Steve Kelly got NBQ with Beaverdams Midway  Price at Sandhill Beagle Club's AKC Gundog Brace trial on Friday 12/16/2011.   This was the second NBQ for Price in as many weeks.  Contratulations Steve!!!

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Lewis Wilson gets 2nd at Tokeena

Lewis Wilson

Westminster, SC -  Lewis Wilson got second place at Tokeen's AKC Licensed Gundog Brace trial with Choptalk Stubby Stump in the little male class of 39.   Congratulations Lewis!!

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Tony Martin Gets 2nd at Tokeena

Tony Martin

Westminster, SC -  Tony Martin took second place in the little female class of 31 at Tokenna on Friday, 12/9 with Beaverdams Midway Zoey.  This is the female that finished first at Foothill on 12/3.  Congratulations Tony!!

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Steve Kelly gets NBQ at Tokeena

Steve Kelly

Westminster, SC -  Steve Kelly got NBQ with Beaverdams Midway Price at Tokeena on Friday 12/9/2011.   Contratulations Steve!!!

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Daniel Chapman Continues

Daniel Chapman

Belton, SC -  Daniel Chapman continues his streak with a 3rd at Foothills on 12/3 and a second at Rocky River on 12/10 with Mill Hill's Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy.  Big Boy is a 15 month old derby off his field champion Rapid Run Lil Cowboy Casanova.  He also got a win on 12/10 at Columbus with Rapid Run Lil Prissy.  This is her 3rd win for her championship.  Congratulations Daniel!!!!

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Doug Grant Gets 2nd Place at Foothills

Doug Grant

Belton, SC - Doug Grant placed 2nd in the little male class of 57 at Foothills on Saturday 12/3/2011 with Grants Cocoa Rocky Tan Man.
Congratulations Doug!!!

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Tony Martin wins at Foothills

Doug and John Michael Langston

Belton, SC  -  Beaverdams Midway Zoey, owned by Tony Martin and handled by Doug Langston and his son John Michael, won the litlle female class of 63 at Foothills  Beagle Club's AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF qualifying trial on Saturday, December 3, 2011.     Great job John Michael and Doug on handling Zoey for her first win and congratulations Tony!!!

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Daniel Chapman Wins at Tarheel

Daniel Chapman

Cleveland, NC -  Rapid Run Little Prissy, owned by Daniel Chapman, won the little bitch class at Tarheel Beagle Club on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  This is Prissy's 2nd win and gives her enough points.  Just needs one more win  to finish.  Contratulations Daniel!!!

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David Prince places NBQ at Tarheel

David Prince

Cleveland, NC -  David Prince got NBQ in the field and 1st place on the bench with his Robert E. Lee bitch in the little female class of 48 on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Tarheel Beagle Club's SPO/UBGF trial.  He also won 2nd on the bench with his Haymaker female.  Congratulations David!!

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Harold Godfrey gets 3rd at Tarheel

Harold Godfrey

Cleveland, NC -  Chief's Pretty Girl got 3rd in the field and 2nd on the bench in the big female class at Tarheel Beagle Club on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  Congratulations Harold!!

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Harold Godfrey takes another 1st at Amelia Beagle Club

Harold Godfrey

Jetersville, VA -  Chief's Miss Bee, owned by Harold Godfrey and handled by Kevin Morris,  won another first place in the little bitch class at Amelia Beagle Club's AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF qualifying trial Saturday, October 29, 2011.   Looks like you've got this game down to a science.  Congratulations Harold!!

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Randy Adcox gets 2nd Place at Cove Creek

Randy Adcox

Pickens, SC  -   Randy Adcox placed 2nd in a class of 12 big  females at Cove Creek's AKC Licensed SPO trial on Saturday, 10/15/2011 with Paige's Liza.   Liza has 3 wins and just needs points to finish.   Congratulations Randy!!!

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Tony Martin gets 3rd Place at Cove Creek

Tony Martin

Pickens, SC  -  Tony Martin placed 3rd in a class of 36 little females at Cove Creek's AKC Licensed SPO trial on Saturday, 10/15/2011 with Beaverdams Midway Zoey.  This is Zoey's first Licensed place but I'm sure there will be many more to come for her.  Congratulations Tony!!

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Harold Godfrey takes 1st Place at Quail Farm

Harold Godfrey

Mebane, NC -  Chief's Miss Bee, owned by Harold Godfrey and handled by Kevin Morris,  won first place in the little bitch class at Quail Farm's AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF qualifying trial Saturday, September 17, 2011.   Congratulations Harold!!

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FC Rapid Run Lil' Cowboy Cassanova Wins HOF Trial of Champions

Daniel Chapman

Collinwood, TN  -  Daniel Chapman won the 13" combined class at Jacks Creek Beagle Club on Saturday 9/10/2011 with his FC Rapid Run Lil' Cowboy Cassanova.  This was the 2nd annual HOF Trial of Champions judged by HOF members and the second year in a row for Cowboy.  What an accomplishment!!

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Hutto's Gall Creek Red Gal gets NBQ at Turkey Creek

David Prince

Ellenboro, NC  -  David Prince placed NBQ with Hutto's Gall Creek Red Gal at Turkey Creek's AKC Licensed SPO trial on Friday 9/9/2011.  His female ran in the little female class of 61.
Congratulations David!!

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FCGD Hooper's Dollar wins UBGF Triple Challenge Award

Harold Godfrey

Bowling Green, KY -  FCGD Hooper's Dollar, owned by David and Jacob Prince, won the UBGF Triple Chalenge award for 2011.  This award is presented to hounds that have three wins in the same calendar year. 
At left Harold Godfrey, official delegate for Foothills Beagle Club, accepted the award for David and Jacob at the annual UBGF meeting held in early August.  Congratulations David and Jacob!!!

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Driving Directions to Foothills Beagle Club

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AKC Judges Seminar

Belton, SC -  Foothills Beagle Club will host an AKC Judges Seminar on
July 27, 2013 at the clubhouse at 417 Oak Hill Road,  Belton,   SC.   The fee
that AKC charges is $25 and we have to have a minimum of 20 people.  The club  will include lunch and a light breakfast at no additional charge.  Class will  begin promptly at 8 am.  Plan on an 8 hour session.   If there is enough  interest we will also include an advanced seminar after the regular seminar  concludes.  Cost for the advanced seminar will be $15.  Please let me know if  you would like to attend the advanced seminar as soon as possible.  I need to let AKC know by early July if there is enough interest.

SCDNR News

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marketing/dnr-news.html

March 2012 AKC Licensed and AGBF Gundog Brace Trial

We had a total of 94 entries.   Weather was good on Friday and
Saturday.  We had  plenty of rabbits thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable  club members who manage and feed rabbits throughout the year.   All classes  completed by early  afternoon each day.   A big thanks to our judges, our kitchen
crew, marshals, and club members who all did an outstanding job and a very special thanks to all who supported our club by  attending.  We at Foothills hope you all had a very enjoyable experience.   For  complete results click
here.

January UBGF Derby Trial

We  had a total of 70 entries.  A big
thanks to our judges, our kitchen crew, marshals, and club members who all did  an outstanding job to make our Trial a success and a very special thanks to all  who supported our club by attending.   We at Foothills hope you all had a  very enjoyable experience.  Click here for complete details.

December 2011 SPO Trial

We  had a total of 168 entries.  Weather was good and plenty of rabbits  thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable club members who manage and feed  rabbits throughout the year.   All classes completed by early to mid   afternoon each day. 
 Thanks to our judges, our  kitchen crew, marshals, and club members who all did an outstanding job to make
our Trial a success and a very special thanks to all who supported our club by
attending.   We at Foothills  hope you all had a very enjoyable experience.  For complete details click here.

Stir Fry Rabbit - From Field to Table

This is a very interesting and different way to serve rabbit.   Click here for details.

SCDNR on Tree Stand Safety

Many of us are deer hunters and use tree stands to improve our chances of bagging a big boy.  The SCDNR has information that is very informative concerning safety.  Click here for details.

Gunshy Dog??

Ran accross this very interesting article about gunshyness and how to prevent and/or cure it.     

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AKC National Results

Click here for AKC National details.

Beagle Pro

Beagle Pro is a website packed with information about the beagle.  Although not specifically a hunting site it is full of useful information about all aspects of beagling and beagles.  Check it out at http://www.beaglepro.com/

March 2011 AKC Licensed and AGBF Gundog Brace Trial

We had a total of 153 entries.   Weather was good on Friday with rain on Saturday.  We had  plenty of rabbits thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable club members who manage and feed rabbits throughout the year.   All classes completed by mid  afternoon each day.   A big thanks to our judges, our kitchen crew, marshals, and club members who all did an outstanding job to make our Trial a success and a very special thanks to all who supported our club by attending.  We at Foothills hope you all had a very enjoyable experience.   For complete results click here.

Foothills will Host Benefit to Assist Allen Gilstrap

Belton, SC -  Allen Gilstrap, a long time friend of Foothills Beagle Club and  judge for several Two-Couple Pack trials held there,  is in need of a kidney transplant.  Although he has some insurance the cost for such an operation will far exceed what the insurance will cover .  To help defray his cost all proceeds from the food sales for the April 30th Two-Couple Pack Trial will go to Allen.  Thanks to various donors a special BBQ meal and bake sale will be available that day. There will also be miscellaneous items up for auction including stud breedings for several top hounds in the upstate area at 1:00p.m.   The club will provide all paper products and also assist in the preparation and service of the food during the trial.  A fund has been established so persons not attending the trial can contribute as well.   Make checks payable to Arial Baptist Church and mail to:

Phil Foster
Attn: Allen Gilstrap Fund
1400 North Major Rd.
Belton, SC  29627. 

UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial

Foothills will hold the UBGF Derby Qualifying trial on Saturday, 4/16/2011.  Judges will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.  This will be our first Derby Qualifying trial since rejoining UBGF. 

AKC Licensed and AGBF Qualifying Gundog Brace Trial

Our Gundog brace trial will be held on March 25-26, 2011.  Please click here for complete details.

New Officers for 2011

Election of club officers was held during the December meeting.    
Click here for details.
Please take time to thank the officers for their contributions.

December 2010 SPO Trial

We had a total of 185 entries for our AKC licensed SPO trial held  December 3-4. 
Grand Final Winner  was  Hutto’s Gall Creek Jan owned by Chad Stroupe  
Grand Final Runner-Up  was Fox Creeks Outlaw Trucker    owned by Ned Russell   
Click here for complete details.

March 2010 Gundog Brace Trial

We had a total of 173 entries.   Weather was good and plenty of rabbits thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable club members who manage and feed rabbits throughout the year.   Click here for complete details.

November 2009 SPO
Trial

We had a total of 158 entries for our AKC Licensed SPO Trial on November 27-28, 2009.  Click here for complete details.

November 2008 SPO Trial

We had a total of 148 entries for our AKC Licensed SPO Trial on November 28-29, 2008.   Click here for complete details.

AKC Beagle Field Trials

Reminder  -  Club Workday on 5/11/2013

Belton, SC - Please remember our workday Saturday 5/11.  This is the second workday this year and the last before Fall.  Chainsaws and weedeaters with blades, will be very helpful.  Back sprayers will be need to kill invasive weeds in the enclosures.  If you missed the first workday or can't be there on 5/11  please plan to take an assignment to meet your obligations.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 4/9/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our April monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 4/9 at 7:00 pm.  Come early since this will be a meal night.   We will be having Ribs and Wings featuring hickory smoked babyback ribs and slow smoked chicken wings with all the trimings for a great BBQ feast.  There is much to be discussed during our meeting as we plan for our first workday of the year on Saturday 4/13.  Also we will be planning for our two couple pack field trial on April 27.   Look forward  to seeing  you  all there.

Reminder - Club Field Trial Friday and Saturday  3/22 - 3/23

Belton, SC - Members please remember our field trial.  Come out and help with the trial preparation and activities.  We are expecting a good turnout so we will need your help.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 3/12/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our March monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 3/12 at 7:00 pm.   This will be a good time to continue reviewing  our plans for the year and prepare for our Gundog Brace trial on the 22nd and the 23rd of this month.  We will also present the committee recomendations for the clubhouse renovation discussed at our last meeting.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all there.

David Knight

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of David Knight.  He was a member of our club since 2009.   He was well liked and will be sorely missed by us all.  Below is the information that will be printed in the Greenville News on Tuesday, March 5, 2013..

David William "Big Knight" Knight

Honea Path

David William Knight, 54, husband of Teresa Chapman Knight of 893 Holiday Dam Rd. went  home to be with the Lord doing what he loved best, taking care of his critters on March 3, 2013 at his Residence.

Born in Belton, he was the son of
Hazel Davenport Knight of Williamston and the late Ray Knight. He was a member of  Cedar Shoals Baptist Church and Foothills Beagle Club. He worked for Cryovac for
35 years.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are: son, Drew Knight and wife Farrah of Belton; daughter, Raechel Knight of Iva; brother,
Danny Knight and wife Debbie of Belton; sister, Tammy Richey and husband David  of Iva; grandchildren, Braden "Bubba", Taylor "Sissy" and Ty "Little Man";
father in law, Jimmy Chapman; he was "Wonderful Uncle David" to all his nieces and nephews; Kelly Knight, Amy Knight Payne, Jennifer Neely, Daniel Richey, Cheyene Richey, Ben Neely, Dani Payne and Candace McAllister.

He was preceded in death by his mother in law; Carolyn L. Chapman.

Service will  be held 2pm Wednesday at Cedar Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Anthony Kelley
officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to Cedar Shoals Baptist Church Shoebox
Ministry @ 1045 Cooley Bridge Rd. Belton, SC 29627.

The family will  receive friends from 5pm until 8pm Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home.

The  family will be at the residence.
                                                Published  in The Greenville News on March 5, 2013

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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 2/12/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our February monthly  meeting on   
Tuesday 2/12 at 7:00 pm.   This will be a good time to review our plans for the year and prepare for the upcoming events.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

UBGF Derby Qualifier Saturday January 26

Belton, SC  -  Please remember our UBGF Derby Trial on Saturday, January 26.   Details can be found on the Field Trial Schedule page.  We need for our members to come and help with the trial activities and food preparation.  We are expecting a good turnout.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 1/8/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our January monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 1/8 at 7:00 pm.   This will be the first meeting of the year and the beginning of the quarter meal night.  Sid Lee will be preparing the meal for us.  Come early and come hungry as he also prepares a feast fit for a king.    Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 11/13/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our November monthly  meeting on
Tuesday 11/13 at 7:00 pm.   This is an important meeting to plan for our upcoming AKC SPO trial.  Remember that annual membership dues and rabbit fees are due before January 1.   Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Front Pen Closed for Restocking

Belton, SC -  The front pen will remain closed until the restocking processing is complete.   When sufficient populations have been added to the front  the pen will be reopened and the back pen will be closed to allow restocking there also.   Any names that are signed up for the back pen will be automatically moved to the front in the corresponding time slot when it is reopened.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 10/9/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our October monthly  meeting on Tuesday 10/9 at 7:00 pm.   This is the first meeting of the quarter and it is meal night with a board meeting after the regular meeting ends.    We'll have Chili for the meal so come hungry.   We will also be discussing plans for our upcoming Two Couple Pack Trial on October 27.    Look forward  to seeing  you all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/11/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September monthly meeting
on Tuesday 9/11 at 7:00 pm.   We will plan the details for our scheduled workday on Saturday, 9/15.  Look forward  to seeing  you all  there.

Calendar Updated for Coming Trials

Belton, SC  -   Please check the calendar page for the most recent updates for coming activities and field trials.   If you would like for your club trials and activities to be included please feel free to contact the webmaster on the CONTACT FBC page.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 8/14/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our August monthly meeting
on Tuesday 8/14 at 7:00 pm.   We will discuss the proposed  improvements for  the club we talked about last meeting.   Look  forward  to seeing  you all  there.

Beagle Field Trials: History of the Sport

Beagle Field Trials: History of
the Sport is a document developed by AKC.   It is a great chronology of beagling.   Click here to review.

Lee Roy Craft

Greenville, SC -  Lee Roy Craft, 81, husband  of Nettie Bishop Craft for 56 years, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July  30, 2012.  Mr. Craft was born July 30, 1931 in Anderson to the late  William Allen Craft and Carrie Georgeanna Thrasher Craft. He retired from  Woodside Mills and loved to hunt and fish.  Surviving, in addition to his  wife, is a step-son, Stephen Douglas Bishop and wife Teddy; and two sisters,  Geniva Forrester and Minnie Miller. He was predeceased by a brother, James Craft; and two sisters, Jessie Mae Hudson and Eloise Cooper.  Funeral  services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Fletcher Funeral Service followed by burial in  Graceland East Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service  from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice,  430 Roper Mountain Road, Suite F, Greenville, SC 29615.

Jerry Craft Obituary

Belton , SC – Jerry Frank Craft, 61, of 928 Simpson Rd., husband of Wanda Jarrard  Craft, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at AnMed Health  Center.    Born in Anderson County, he was a son of Faye Simpson Staton and the late Frank Hammond Craft. He was a member of Barkers  Creek Baptist  Church.  He was
retired from BP Amoco of Greenville and was currently the executive director of  WebbCraft Family Foundation and the head coach of the BHP Girls Softball  program. He was a Graduate of BHP High school, Class of 1969, and Greenville 
Technical College.  Surviving are his wife of the home, his mother of Belton, two daughters, Jana Craft Burdette and husband Brad of Honea Path, and Jerri Lynn Craft Sharpe and  husband Jason of Honea Path, a brother, Jimmy Craft of Honea Path, two sisters,  Jane Kay of Belton and Joy Craft of Woodside, Ca., and two grandchildren,  Jackson and Addie Sharpe.  Funeral services will be held on his 42nd  Wedding anniversary, at 4 P.M. on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Barkers Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of  Memories. Current and former softball players will serve as Honorary Escort. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 P.M. Monday at Barkers  Creek
Baptist  Church prior to the service. The family is at the home. The family
requests that flowers be omitted and memorials made to the BHP Softball Program, 10990 BHP Highway, Honea Path,  S.C. 29654. Online condolences may be made at
www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Jerry Craft

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a very close friend and fellow  beagler Mr. Jerry Craft.  Jerry was Treasurer for Foothills Beagle Club and a long time member.  He did much for the club and was  influencial in setting our club goals.   He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.  Details will be available soon.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 7/10/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our July monthly meeting on  Tuesday 7/10 at 7:00 pm.   We will discuss the proposed  improvements for  the club we talked about last meeting.   Look  forward  to seeing  you all
there.

Donnie Ray Gambrell

Donalds, SC – Donald Ray “Donnie” Gambrell, 62, husband of Setsuko “Yumi”  Gambrell, of 1562 Hook Road, died Tuesday June 19, 2012 at AnMed  Health  Center.
Born in Abbeville County, he was a son of the late Horace Jasper and Karon  Mitchell Gambrell. He was a member of Due West Baptist  Church and a U.S. Marine  Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War. He was retired from Little River Electric  Cooperative and was Founder and President of Rabbits Unlimited.  He was a much  loved husband, father, brother and papa.
Surviving in addition to his wife are; three sons, Marcus Gambrell, Kin and  wife Angela and Matthew Gambrell all of Abbeville; one daughter, Lesa Driggers  and husband Chris of Abbeville; one brother, Arvin Gambrell of Donalds; one  sister Syble Martin of Honea Path; three grandchildren, Sam Parnell, Abigail and  Mikaela Gambrell and expecting another grandson in August.
Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday June 22, 2012 at Due  West Baptist  Church with Rev. Bob Philyaw and Coach Clebe McClary officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6-8PM Thursday at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home of his sister, 2213 Martin Road, Honea Path. The family  request that flowers be omitted and memorials made to The Chris Driggers Fund,
c/o First Citizens Bank 201 North Main Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Donnie Gambrell

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a friend and fellow beagler Mr. Donnie Gambrell.   Donnie was Founder of  Rabbits Unlimited and a charter member of Foothills Beagle Club. He did much for beagling in South Carolina and was instrumental in changing laws that allowed for training dogs during the off season.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.   Details will be available soon.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 6/12/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our June monthly meeting on   
Tuesday 6/12 at 7:00 pm.   We will discuss the proposed  improvements for the club we talked about last meeting.   Look  forward  to seeing  you all there.

Workday Reminder

Belton, SC  -   Please remember our workday this Saturday, 4/14.   Some of the things that need to be done are:
-  Brush cutting in all enclosures (larger trees in hedge rows mainly)
-  Fence repair in back pen bordering Boys Home of the South property
-  Erosion problem on front pen fence bank near entrance driveway  (will need shovels and rakes to smooth and level fill)
-  Gravel problem at entrance from Oak Hill Road
-  All large gates need reinforcement of posts to improve open and close function  Some need threshold repair as well
-  Front windows  of club house need painting and/or replacement
-  Fence repair/patch needed near entrance to the back pen

These are just some of the major items that will need to be addressed.    Feel free to tackle any task that you feel is necessary for the club.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 4/10/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our April  monthly meeting on 
Tuesday 4/10 at 7:00 pm.  This will be a meal meeting with Sid Lee providing the food.   As always when Sid volunteers to take care of the meal you can rest assured that  he and his son Buddy will bring a feast fit for a king.    We will also be discussing the workday activities for this Saturday, 4/14/2012.  This will be our first workday this Spring.   Remember as a member you are expected to attend workdays when scheduled.    If for some reason you can't you should get with the coordinator and take a makeup assignment shortly before or after the scheduled workday.  Come early and hungry.  Look  forward  to seeing you all there.

Obituary for Mr. Wister "Tray" Traynham

Wister Traynham

Wister B. Traynham Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born
Nov. 4, 1921, in Laurens County, SC, the son of Wister B. and Nellie (Ballinger)  Traynham. He attended school at Saint Albans in Greenville County, S.C. Wister  Traynham entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and became a bombardier on a  B-24 Liberator. He was sent to England and during his first combat tour his crew  was selected to fly night missions supporting the OSS and resistance forces  flying low-level night missions behind enemy lines dropping supplies and agents  into the European Theater. During a second combat tour in England, he flew with  the Royal Air Force as the lead radar bombardier. Upon completing his second  tour, he returned to the U.S. and entered Aviation cadet pilot training in 1947.
Upon graduation, he transitioned to the C-119 Flying Boxcar troop transport. He  served a full tour during the Korean conflict flying troops and supplies into  and around Korea. After returning to the States, he transitioned to C-124 Globe
Master cargo aircraft and soon upgraded to aircraft commander. He flew to  Antarctica, across Europe, South America and on some "around the world" embassy  runs. Additionally, he flew support missions in the Belgian Congo conflict.  During his Air Force career, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air  Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Legion of Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Metal, Distinguished Unit Citation,  World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, NATO Service Medal and UN
Service Medal. After 22 years of service, he retired from the Air Force and  returned to his family home in Greenville County, South Carolina, where he  became a Sales Representative for Prudential Insurance earning a Charter Life
Underwriter Certificate. He retired from Prudential after 20 years. He then  focused on serving his church and hunting. He raised beagles for field trials  and rabbit hunting. He also hunted deer and mentored many young hunters and dog
trainers. During his years in S.C. he served Reedy River Presbyterian Church as  a Deacon and an Elder and as a representative to the Enoree Presbytery; he was  also active in forming the Presbyterian Church of America. He was a 32nd degree  Mason, Scottish Rite in the Empire 213 Lodge of Maudlin, S.C. He is survived by  his wife of 69 years, Catherine Browning Traynham; his two sons, Bill (Pixie)
Traynham and Jerry (Maria) Traynham; six grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and his sister, Nellie (Dwayne) King of Mauldin, S.C. He  was preceded in death by his brother, Ballinger Traynham. Visitation will be  from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral  service will begin at 3 p.m. after the visitation at the funeral home. Cremation  and inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery will be later in the week.
Memorials are suggested to Reedy River Presbyterian Church in Conestee, SC, or  Disabled American Veterans.
Published in Kansas City Star on March 15, 2012 

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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 3/13/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our March  monthly meeting on   
Tuesday 3/13 at 7:00 pm.  This will be an important meeting to prepare for the licsensed Gundog Brace trial on 3/23 - 3/24.  We'll need help with the kitchen,  cleaning up of clubhouse before the trial,  food aquisition and preparation for meals,   and, of course, marshalling and collar duties.  Look  forward  to seeing you all there.

Jack Wilson Cantrell

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mr. Jack Cantrell.  He lived across the street from the Beagle Club entrance and owned the property that our driveway comes through.  Following is the obituary from Gray Mortuary in Pelzer, SC.

Jack Wilson  Cantrell
(September 13, 1926 - February 21,
  2012)

BELTON – Jack Wilson Cantrell, 85, of 414 Oak Hill Rd.,  husband  of Syble Scott Cantrell, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Hillcrest
Hospital.  Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Clayton Denton  and Laura  Pressley Cantrell. He was retired from Harper Brothers Construction  Co. and a  member of Columbia Baptist Church. Mr. Cantrell was also a U.S. Marines Corps  veteran and one of the founders of the Dunklin Fire Department.  Surviving are  his wife of sixty years of the home; daughter, Jane Davis of  Belton; son, Ray  Scott Cantrell (Roxanne) of Belton; sister, Marge Thomason of  Greenville; six  grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held  6-8pm Wednesday,  February 22, 2012 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Funeral services  will be 12 noon on  Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Columbia Baptist Church.  Burial will be held in  Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers,  memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 2/14/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our February  monthly meeting on 
Tuesday 2/14 at 7:00 pm.  This will be Valentines Day so don't forget to take care of the "honey do's" first.  Look  forward  to seeing you all there.

UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial Saturday

Belton, SC  -  Remnder about the UBGF Derby Trial  1/28/2012.  We are expecting a good turnout.  Plenty of rabbits so come enjpy the fellowship and bring your good'uns.  Let's get this year off to a great start.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 1/10/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our January  monthly meeting on  Tuesday 1/10 at 7:00 pm.  This will be a meal meeting with Brunswick  Stew  prepared by Thomas Bell and Jerry Craft.   Come early and hungry.  Look  forward to seeing you all there.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

From all of us at Foothills we want to wish all our beagling friends a very merry Christmas and a happy, exciting new year.

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Coyotes  have Negative Impact in the South

So you think coyotes  don't impact wildlife populations  ---   Read this article.

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Our Newest Member

Belton, SC -  Please join me in welcoming our newest member Mr. Daniel Cooley.   Good to have you on board with us Daniel.   Picture will be posted soon.

AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF Qualifying Trial

 Belton, SC -  Friday and Saturday, December 2-3 will be our AKC Licensed and UBFG Qualifying Trial.  Male classes run on Friday, December 2nd  and Female
classes run on  Saturday, December 3rd.   Judges are as follows:
15"  Males –  Michael Reynolds and Josh Sons
13" Males – Kevin Morris and Travis Purvis
15"  Females –  Tim W Cooper and John D Hutto
13" Females – Larry G  Wilson and Joe Hodges
Show Judge :  Robert  Biggerstaff

Breakfast and Lunch meals will be served both days.  Ribbons  to 1st thru NBQ in field; Trophies to 1st Place in each class in  field and  also Grand Final Winner and Runner-up.   Certificates to 1st thru NBQ on the  bench.  We have two large enclosures and plenty of  rabbits.

William Loskoski's Wife

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of William Loskoski's wife Betty.  The following information is listed at the website for Gray Mortuary in Pelzer.

Betty Thompson Loskoski 
(April  9, 1938 - November 1, 2011) 
 
WILLIAMSTON  – Betty Ann Thompson Loskoski, 73, of 206 Summer Way, wife of William Maylon  Loskoski, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at her home. Born in Clemson,  she was a daughter of the late Alec Dean and Nellie Marie Henderson Thompson. She was retired from S.C. School District with forty years of combined service  in Anderson Districts One and Two. She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church.  Surviving are daughters, Sherry L. (Gregg) Orloff of Decatur, GA, Tracy Ann  (Stephen) Bernstein of San Francisco, CA; siblings, Helen Land of Easley, Joyce Thomas of Belton, Jimmy Thompson of Belton, Gerald Thompson of LaGrange, GA, Beverly Rhodes of Greenwood, and Marilyn Thompson of Belton; one grandchild,  Maya Bernstein. She was predeceased by a son, William Ricky Loskoski and  brother, Ronnie Thompson. The family is at the ome and will received friends  6-8pm Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Funeral services  will be held 10:30 am Friday, November 4, 2011 in the funeral home chapel with  burial following in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 11/8/2011

Belton, SC -  Please remember our November monthly meeting on  
Tuesday 11/8 at 7:00 pm.  This will be an important meeting to finalize plans for the upcoming SPO trial on 12/2 - 12/3.  We'll need volunteers for marshals, kitchen, collaring, etc. Remember that field trials are important for funds to operate the club.  Without the income from trials dues would be much more.  Also, Jerry Craft will be there to accept dues for the coming year.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

Notice to Members

Feed strips have been planted and are critical for maintaining an ample supply of rabbits during the winter months.   Please use extreme caution and avoid walking in the strips to prevent any damage.  Also, for sure, do not drive the cart or any equipment in any planted strips.  Thanks in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Reminder  -  Club Dues Before 12/31

Well it's that time of year again.  Our club dues should be paid by 12/31/2011.   If you are a life time member you are required to pay only the $25 rabbit fee.  If you are a regular member annual dues plus the $25 rabbit fee are required.  Please see Jerry Craft at the meeting or mail your check to his address listed in the membership listing on the Members page.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 10/11/2011

Belton, SC -  Please remember our October monthly meeting on 
Tuesday 10/11 at 7:00 pm.  This will be a meal meeting so come early and hungry.   Menu will be hickory smoked chicken quarters, potato salad, cole slaw, BBQ beans, yeast rolls and, of course, bananna pudding.   Look forward to seeing you all there.   Great time to bring a guest and introduce them to our club.

Our Newest Member

Patrick Gunderson

Belton, SC -  Please join me in welcoming our newest member Mr. Patrick Gunderson.  Good to have you on board with us Patrick.

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Reminder - Club Workday Saturday 9/17

At the meeting there were several tasks defined for the coming workday.
1) Feed Strip planting (Oats, Wheat, and Rye)  Thomas Bell to get Wheat and Oats, Tony Martin to get Rye and Fertilizer.  We will need pull behind spreaders and maybe a few 4 wheelers to pull them.  If you have a good hand spreader bring that too.
2) a group needs to walk the fence line in all the pens to reinforce any bad posts with metal ones.  Will need a driver if someone can bring one.  Also, need to patch any holes in the fence (pliers, wire cutters, etc. needed).
3) the partition fence between the front and back needs to be fixed in several places, especially around the gates to prevent dogs/rabbits from getting through.
4)  yard work  -  weed eating, grass mowing, etc. around the club house.
5) water containers in the enclosures need to be cleaned (scrubbed with a brush) Rhett Hand has completed cleaning the water drums.  Weed eating around the water spigots needs to be done also.
6)  clean out a walk path (approx 3 feet wide) around inside of puppy pen.  This will facilitate the necessary check of the wire periodically.
7) anything else that you feel is needed
Come and lets help make Foothills the best Beagle Club around.  Hope to see you Saturday.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/13/2011

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September monthly meeting on  Tuesday 9/13 at 7:00 pm.  This will be an important meeting to plan for our workday scheduled on Saturday 9/17.  Look forward to seeing you there.

John R. "Bob" Cox (1929 - 2011)

Bob Cox
Fountain Inn

John R. "Bob" Cox, 81, husband of Bobbie Sue King Cox for 60 years, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 03,   2011.
Bob was born December 6, 1929 in Simpsonville, to the late William   Riley Cox and Nora Lucile Smith Cox. He retired from Kemet Electronics, and was  a life-long member of the Iodine State Beagle Club. He was a charter member of  Five Forks Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School  Teacher. He was loved and respected by all, and was totally dedicated to his  family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air  Force.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are  two sons  and their wives, Alan and Joy Cox, and Jimmy and Sharon Cox; a  daughter, Linda
Talbert and husband Ralph; six grandchildren, Courtney Talbert  and wife Kim;  Bryan Talbert and wife Jennifer, Arika Smith and husband Michael,  Alana Cox,
Auston Cox, and Alysa Cox; and three great-grandchildren, Jackson,  Hayden and  Ben Talbert. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond  Cox.
Visitation  will be 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday at Fletcher Funeral  Service.
Funeral services  will be 3 p.m. Monday at Five Forks Baptist  Church, officiated by Dr. Howard
Foster. Burial, with Military Honors, will  follow in the church  cemetery.
Fletcher Funeral Service.

Links to Related Information and Websites

AKC 2010 SPO National Championship
 
UBGF 2010 ALL-AGE Championship Results

ESPO Magazine Forum

United Beagle Gundog Federation (UBGF)    
 
AKC Beagle Field Trials  

Appalachain Gundog Brace Federation (AGBF)