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National Jack Russell Trial Brings Paws, Passion And Community Together In Norfolk
Paws, tails and boundless energy took center stage this past weekend at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk as the Mid-America Working Terrier Association once again hosted Nebraska's only sanctioned Jack Russell Terrier Trial.
The event on Saturday and Sunday brought in dogs and their handlers from coast to coast, including California, Florida, Texas and beyond, all chasing ribbons, recognition and, above all, fun.
Patti Podliska, the event coordinator for the Terrier Trials, started the event in Norfolk back in 2001 and has been running it ever since.
"It's something that they (the dogs) enjoy," Podliska said. "It's not a pressure thing. It's fun. And they like to do it. It's fun things."
Sanctioned by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, the weekend trial featured a range of competitive events designed to highlight the breed's versatility and drive. These included racing, "go-to-ground" simulated hunting, conformation shows and the popular barn hunt.
These events showed just how much heart these small dogs have.
"They're not just a farm dog, they're not just a lap dog. They're an all-around dog. These dogs will do everything," Podliska said. "They're like a kid. If you teach them, they'll learn."
The event featured some of the top dogs from around the country. One of them is Patti's daughter's dog, Morgan. He is the No. 1 dock diving dog for Jack Russell terriers in the country.
Sarah Podliska, Morgan's handler, said it is a real honor to have a dog like him. He is 4 years old but has been competing for only a year.
"I've had him from the day he was born, so he's never left me," Sarah said. "It's a very proud thing to have a dog that achieves that much in such a little time."
Though the terriers were the stars, it was the sense of community among handlers, volunteers, judges and locals that truly made the event shine. Judges traveled from England, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and the volunteers kept events running smoothly.
Yvonne Foster, one of the handlers at the Terrier Trials, came all the way from Alabama. She said the sense of community is what sets the Norfolk Terrier Trials apart from others around the country.
"This club is very relaxed and very friendly, and all the dogs are welcome," Foster said. "It's just like coming to a home."
Melissa Baggenstoss, another handler at the event from Georgia, shared the same sentiment as Foster. She said it is rewarding to see her dog perform and compete in the Terrier Trials. She encouraged people to have their dogs compete as well.
"Yes, it's a competition, but it's also about that right there. Giving people success and that opportunity to have fun with their dog and see something new about them that they never knew," Baggenstoss said.
Now in its 24th year, the Norfolk Terrier Trial continues to be a showcase of passion, teamwork and the indomitable spirit of small but mighty dogs. Podliska credits Norfolk's Midwest hospitality for making the event a long-standing success.
"I think Norfolk is a great town, and it shows people the hospitality that the Midwest can give," Podliska said. "We enjoy our dogs. It's our passion, and we want to share that passion with everybody else and teach them what the Jack Russell is all about."
Jack Russell, The Former Singer Of The Band Great White, Dies At 63 - NPR
Members of the Los Angeles hard-rock group Great White are shown in this undated photo. Standing is Jack Russell. Seated, from left to right, are Audie Desbrow, Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie. /AP hide caption
toggle caption /APJack Russell, the former singer of the Great White band, has died after a battle with dementia, his family announced Thursday. He was 63.
A statement posted to his Instagram page said, "Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive. His family asks for privacy at this time."
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Russell stopped touring last month after announcing he had been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and Multiple System Atrophy, which causes loss of coordination and balance, and changes in speech.
Russell, a California native, began singing in bands in high school and, in 1981, joined Great White, which was first named Dante Fox. He stayed with the band for 15 years before splitting away for a while to record his first solo album. Great White had several Billboard-charting songs, including "Once Bitten Twice Shy," "The Angel Song" and "Rock Me."
He rejoined the band in 1999, before the band split in 2001. He eventually revamped the band in 2002 under the name "Jack Russell's Great White."
At one of the band's shows in Rhode Island in 2003, a pyrotechnic malfunction sparked one of the deadliest nightclub fires in history, in which 100 people died — including the band's guitarist — and 230 were injured, according to reports.
"To my friend Jack Russell, such an amazing voice. May you rest in peace," singer Bret Michaels said.
Sponsor MessageTo my friend Jack Russell, such an amazing voice. May you rest in peace. Pic.Twitter.Com/1a7FeR0Tis
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) August 16, 2024"Just heard of the passing of our good friend Jack Russell," said Fred Coury, a former member of the band Cinderella. "So sad. Jack and I had a lot of great adventures through the years, on and off of the ocean. The world lost 1 of the nicest guys in the business & 1 of the great voices to sail across the airways of the 80's. RIP,Captain."
Just heard of the passing of our good friend Jack Russell. So sad. Jack and I had a lot of great adventures through the years, on and off of the ocean. The world lost 1 of the nicest guys in the business & 1 of the great voices to sail across the airways of the 80's. RIP,Captain.
— Fred Coury (@fredcoury) August 16, 2024Russell's family said he died in the company of his wife, son, cousin and two close friends.
Former Great White Singer Jack Russell Dead At 63 - Rolling Stone
Jack Russell, one of the founding members of Eighties band Great White, has died. He was 63. In a social media post Thursday, Russell's family announced that the glam metal singer died "peacefully" surrounded by his family and friends. Russell died of Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy, his memoir co-author K.L. Doty confirmed to Rolling Stone.
"Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive," read the statement. "His family asks for privacy at this time."
The singer announced in July that he would be stepping away from touring due to his dementia and MSA diagnosis. "I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve," Russell said at the time. "Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love, and support."
"Thank you for letting me live my dreams. You have made my life a wonder," he ended the note in July. Over the summer, Russell released a memoir of his life with K.L. Doty titled The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock and Roll Narrative.
According to the statement, a public memorial is set to be announced at a later date.
Russell was born in Montebello, California, and was once the lead vocalist for the rock band Great White, which had their biggest hits "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" (a cover of the Ian Hunter song) and "The Angel Song" in the late Eighties. He co-founded the band in 1982 with Mark Kendall, and the group dropped several LPs, including 1987's Once Bitten and 1989's Twice Shy.
On Thursday, Great White shared their "deepest condolences" for Russell in an Instagram post, writing that his "incredible voice will live on forever" and calling him "one of rock's biggest champions."
"What do you say about someone who was there by your side on such an amazing journey, the good and the bad? We prefer to let the music fill in the blanks," the band wrote. "All those wonderful years together will be held close to our hearts."
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"It was a privilege and joy to share the stage with him – many shows, many miles, and maximum rock. In the studio, Jack was amazing. He always came ready to work. And work hard, he did," the statement read. "Jack stayed until he got the best performance for each song. He brought the same excellence to every show. The consistency of his live performances were always beyond comparison."
Kendall announced his hiatus from Great White in 2000, and Russell announced the end of the band in 2001 to pursue solo music, which failed to succeed. Several years later, the musicians would reunite while Rusell toured with the band name Jack Russell's Great White.
For some, Russell's name brings up memories of the tragic Station nightclub fire in 2003, which killed 100 people and injured 230 others. Great White — reunited with both Russell and Kendall — were performing at the Rhode Island nightclub when a massive fire broke out after pyrotechnics set off by the band's tour manager ignited flammable acoustic foam at the back of the stage. The band's guitarist Ty Longley was among the people who died in the fire.
In 2015, Russell announced that he'd release a documentary on the mass casualty. "It's a story of my life intertwined with the story of the fire," Russell said at the time. "It's really hard, you know, but it's going to give me a chance to apologize and say how I feel about it. I never had the chance to say, 'I'm sorry.'"
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While Russell was not charged, he and Great White did settle a $1 million lawsuit with victims of the fire, which was part of an overall $176 million settlement fund. "That is that band's legacy," Victoria Potvin Eagan, a fan who escaped the tragedy, told Rolling Stone in 2013.
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Great White and Russell reunited in 2006, but separated once again in 2009 due to Russell's health issues related to his addiction issues. Russell exited the group and ended up suing Kendall and the Great White band, though they eventually reached an agreement.
Kendall has continued to tour with the Great White name with rotating vocalists. His version of the band made headlines for performing in July 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, with no social distancing or masks.
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