President s Column. Serving Chicago, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa Website: Cathy Hartke.

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1 Serving Chicago, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa Website: July August 2013 Editor: Angela Mertens, 4109 Springbrook Ct, Pleasant Prairie, WI (262) President s Column Cathy Hartke And a happy summer to you! Some days it feels like August and others it feels like April. Welcome to the Midwest, right? However, those hot days make great opportunities for What s Inside President s Column 1 Show & Tell 2 Senior Birthdays 3 Lotta Love Bakery 3 Splash & Play Day 4 Water Practice Sites 6 Water Test 7 Newf Finder 8 Annual Picnic 9 Newfiepalooza 10 Draft Test 10 Memorial 11 New Member Applications 11 Calendar 12 dogs and humans alike to play in the water. Tara Bertrand and I got a chance to do just that with about 10 club members on the 29th at the inaugural Splash & Play Day at the Pleasant Prairie site. We had mostly puppies from five months to a year that had never been in the water to swim - to wade maybe - but swimming was a new experience. It was so much fun to see the pups as they started swimming farther and farther. Of course a little inducement (hot dogs) and lots of goo-goo talk (what we call silly baby talk in our house) helped them feel comfortable and willing to try. We put life vests or skier belly bands on all of them. I think this is a great way to get a dog of any age into the water and avoid the panicked feeling when their legs stop touching the bottom. We ve all seen dogs flounder and slap at the water with their front paws. Starting with a flotation device keeps them level while facilitating use of all four legs to propel themselves in the water. It also gives them confidence right off the bat! Water work should be fun for humans and Newfs alike so we didn t try any fancy stuff just had fun and introduced several new members and their babies to having a good time in the water. The temp had dropped to around 70 degrees after a sunshine-filled hot week, of course. However the rain held off and the dogs didn t mind the temperature at all. In fact most of them wanted to come back in after being out for a rest. As I mentioned at the picnic, we can swim at Lake Andrea during their regular summer hours as long as the lake is not closed for a private event. The lake was quite muddy where we swam we had two people lose a shoe to the muck! Hint: invest in shoes that will stay on your feet with ties or buckles with- Continued on Page 5

2 page 2 Newf News July/August 2013 Shadrack s C the Big Man Take the Stage (Clarence) Owned by Rick and Cathy Hartke Wheaton Kennel Club, Wheaton IL June 8 Best of Breed, Winners Dog, Best of Winners June 9 Best of Opposite, Winners Dog Corn Belt Classic, Bloomington IL May 26 Winners Dog, Best of Winners (2nd major) May 27 Winners Dog, Best of Winners Show & Tell BlueMoon's Walter Gibson, CD DD (Gibson) Owned by Christine Brigham Gibson won the Working Dog class at the 2013 NCA National on May 2, He also was Winners Dog (WD) and Best of Winners (BOW) at Great Lakes Regional on May 25, 2013 for a 5 pt major. He was WD/BOW/Best of Breed both days at Kettle Moraine Kennel Club shows June 29 & 30, 2013 for 2 pts each day. VN CH BlueMoon's Foreign Affair, CD WRD DD (Hayley) Owned by Christine Brigham Hayley placed 2nd in the Versatile Newfoundland bitch class at the 2013 NCA National on May 3, 2013 Northshore's Living a Dream with Lotta Love (Dahni) (Dalton x Dottie) Owned by Cissy Sullivan and Tom Conway May 3, 2013 at the NCA National Specialty Frankenmuth, Michigan, Dahni was entered in the 9-12 months Puppy Bitch class and received 3rd place under Judge Dana Cline. It was a great day for the Northshore kids, Bliss taking 1st and Dahni taking 3rd! Moonsails Takin' Care of Business (Turner) Owned by Kathy & Steve Van Wie, DVM Packerland KC - March 30, 2013: Best of Breed Fond Du Lac KC - April 21, 2013: Best of Winners for 1 point Janesville - Beloit KC - May 14, 2013: Best of Winners and Best Bred By Exhibitor for 1 point. Osh Kosh KC May 18, 2013 Best of Winners and Best of Breed from the Bred By Exhibitor class over 4 specials (champions) for a 3 point major. Winnegamie Dog Club May 19, 2013 Winners Dog for 1 point. Turner was handled by Steve out of Bred By Exhibitor class for all his wins. Moonsails I Wanna Do It All (Gabby) Owned by Kathy & Steve Van Wie, DVM Fox River Valley KC - June 2, 2013: Best of Winners out of Bred By Exhibitor class for her first 2 points, handled by Kathy. Fiskers She s a Keeper CD, WRD3, DD1 (Lulu) Owned by Mary Trauernicht Lulu earned her Draft Dog title at the River King Draft Test on April 13 and requalified on April 14. Continued on Page 3

3 Newf News July/August 2013 page 3 7/4/ Indy (CH Paladins Born on the 4th of July, CD) Barbara and Tom Hearn 7/29/ Najad (Lotta Love Havsblomma Najad) Rory Leonard, Mark & Linda Larsen 7/29/ Brandy (Lotta Love Council Cup O' Brandy) Mark & Linda Larsen 7/29/ Tai (Lotta Love Giant Panda) Pat and Myrna Brown Senior Birthdays Fiskers Prize Catch of the Day CD, WRD, DD1 (Ava) Owned by Mary Trauernicht Ava requalified at the River King Draft Test on April 13. Ch Newphoria Good Goes Round Moonsail CD RN WD (Gigi) Continued Owned by Kathy & Steve Van Wie, DVM Kettle Moraine KC June 29, 2013: Gigi completed her first Rally Advance leg with a perfect score of 100 and a 4th place finish. Kettle Moraine KC June 30, 2013: Gigi completed her second Rally Advance leg also with a perfect score and a 3rd place finish. Gigi was handled both days by Kathy. Blackwatch's Desilu I'm the Only One (Tigger) Owned by Ted & Judy Meeker and Joan Gunn 3/30/13: Clinton KC, Clinton, IA 3 Point Major Winners 5/26/13: Illinois Valley KC of Peoria, Winners 6/1/13: Fox River Valley KC, Winners 6/9/12: At the Wheaton KC, went Best in Breed. Ethel May Dakota Bear Meeker WD RAE TDI CGC TODD (Ethel) Owned by Ted & Judy Meeker 4/7/13: Ethel was High Scoring Newfoundland - Obedience Novice 2. Show & Tell Lotta Love Bakery Submitted by Linda Larsen Flea & Tick Repellant Recipe Fill a 16 ounce spray bottle 1/2 with water and 1/2 with white vinegar. Leave enough space at top to add 1/2 teaspoon each of: Spearmint oil Peppermint oil Lavender oil Citronella oil Lemon grass oil Shake well and frequently while applying. Use as needed.

4 page 4 Newf News July/August 2013 Splash & Play II Lake Andrea, Prairie Springs Park, Pleasant Prairie, WI June 21st, estimated time 11 am - 2 pm Dean and Cheri Nicholas dogs, Marlin, Groovy, and Whats Up arriving at Lake.Andrea RSVP to Cathy Hartke or just come if you can Two legged equipment: Life vest Water shoes no exceptions! - recommended buckle or tie to keep shoes from coming off in the mud Lunch and refreshments for you Newf needs: Floatable or non-leather leash Flat collar Water toys such as a bumper, floating Frisbee, floating nylon rope to attach to articles. Highly recommend, a dog's swim vest or skier's belly band to help them learn to swim on a level plane (we will have a few on hand to share). Don t forget favorite treats (hot dogs or cheese sticks work well) Cathy Hartke cwhartke@wowway.com or All tuckered out after Splash & Play. Marlin, Groovy and What s Up with thier friend Sula

5 Newf News July/August 2013 page 5 President s Column (continued) out pulling off. The dog swimming area is past the ball fields and next to the boat launch on the far northeast corner. Our insurance covers club members as long as you have the proper equipment (life vests and water shoes for people are mandatory). We also must be responsible owners and pick up after our dogs and ourselves be sure to carry poop bags with you and dispose of properly (there are recycling containers and regular garbage bins within a few feet of the water). Let s not lose this rare privilege of an open swimming spot for the club. The general consensus was that everyone wanted to do this again. Pencil in July 21st for our next play date. Remember young or old - owners and Newfs of all ages - are welcome as well as experienced water wizard members as knowledgeable helpers. All you need is a desire to have fun in the sun and water! Speaking of the picnic, we had a beautiful location again this year with lots of shelter and room. Each year John Mertens finds these delightful sites for us and we appreciate all the hard work he and Angela put forth to make our day so special. While it started off raining, eventually the sun came out and some Newf puppies even played in the mud puddles. The turnout was strong and we held our annual election welcoming Amy Corvillion to the board while thanking Woody for his help over the past two years. In addition, the board received Barbara Hearn s resignation effective June 30 because of her relocation. Barbara has been an active member of NCNC for many years and we will miss her contributions and knowledge. Barbara s unfilled term on the board runs for another year and the board will appoint a director to serve out the balance of the term at our next board meeting. Please let me (or anyone else on the board) know if you are interested in this position. The summer months are hectic so other than the picnic and water practice (and play), we try not to have any scheduled events. As a reminder, the NCNC two-day water test is coming up in September and Chief Steward Cissy Sullivan needs volunteers to help steward both days. Many stewarding jobs are simple taking the leash, handing it back, handing the next piece of equipment to the entrant, pushing the boat away from shore, etc. Stewarding doesn t take any special knowledge so if you want to learn more about our events and meet more of your fellow club members, volunteering is a great way to get a birds-eye view. We will also hold a short membership meeting at the Saturday night pizza party after day one of the water test. Please plan on coming and letting the committee know if you can be there and help. Enjoy the summer, keep your Newfs cool and have a great time! Newfoundly, Cathy

6 page 6 Newf News July/August 2013 Calling All Water Rescue Training Enthusiasts! The YMCA Camp Shioc pond is open for water rescue practice! We are training on the weekends from 10 am -?? and weekday evenings after 3:30 pm. Because the YMCA occasionally has extracurricular events planned, please call or us at least a few days in advance of the day(s) you'd like to train to make sure the pond is available for training on those dates. Kathy & Steve Van Wie or moonsailnewf@new.rr.com Looking forward to a great training season and a lot of new titles! Training on Channel Lake The training site is at the home of Les and Jean Morris, W Spring Grove Rd., Antioch. IL (Cell phone ) We are located a block off IL route 173 about 2 miles west of Antioch. The cross street is Maple and goes through the Antioch Moose Club parking lot. At Spring Grove Rd, turn left and then park on grass, nosing into the fence. Please don't park in front of the large gate or the 2 car garage for safety reasons. The beach is "terrible" because it is a rip rap stone seawall with steps into the lake, so please step carefully. Channel Lake is a public lake with numerous distractions to help condition your dog to learn to ignore such as: rocks, birds, fish, power boats, fishing boats, water skiers and jet skiers. The training area is 100 feet wide and the bottom slopes out gently with a sandy bottom out about 30 feet and then "muck" and weeds. There is a pier and small boat lift which divides the area into 2 parts so several training exercises can be done at the same time. The row boat used for some of the exercises is 14 feet long with a large carpeted platform on the stern for the dogs and handlers. There are several dog tie out rings in a retaining wall so you can help others in their efforts. Six foot cables are available rather than trying to thread your own leads through the retaining rings. We do allow some equipment storage in the boathouse for those who train regularly. Just as the rules state, water shoes and life jackets are required, as well as the rest of the equipment needed. Training usually starts with the WD exercises, then WRD and WRDX. The order of the exercises is determined by those practicing. Everyone acts as stewards (victims) for each other. Over time, we have found out that you can rework and do an exercise about 3 times before the dog loses interest. And if the dog knows the exercise, we do it only once to prevent boredom. Training time lasts as long as needed to allow everyone time to do what they need to do. (Or the light fails.) After training is over, some wash their dogs. A dog wash tub with cold water and dryer are available on a first come, first washed basis. Handlers will have to supply their own shampoo, ear rinse and towels. Training times for 2013, as established by consensus, are Sunday mornings starting around 9 am and Friday evenings starting about 6 pm. Only thunderstorm activity will curtail practices. Too hot or cold or flooding conditions do not prevent practices.

7 Newf News July/August 2013 page 7 Water Test 2 Day Test --- WD and WRD Both Days September 14th and 15th Lake Andrea, Prairie Springs Park, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Judges: Saturday, September 14 Judges: Joyce Echon-Butler & Cindi Kursner Sunday, September 15 Judges: Joyce Echon-Butler & Sue Zientara Saturday Evening - Banquet in the pavilion plus a General Membership Meeting Linda Larsen - Chair Nikkipup2@aol.com Tina Williams - Secretary bubbatcw@comcast.net Cissy Sullivan - Chief Steward blackpawsx12@yahoo.com 2012 Water Test All members are welcome to attend the NCNC Board Meeting on July 16th. Watch the website for the time and location. NorthCentralNewf.org Visit our website for information on upcoming events and photos of past events. More to tell in Show & Tell Club members will now have an additional 25 words to better share their dogs brags. This is in addition to the current basic information (Registered Name of Newfoundland, Call Name, Owner s Name(s), Date of Brag and Brag). Longer brags with photos can still be purchased at the standard advertising rate: quarter page $10, half page $15, full page $20.

8 page 8 Newf News July/August 2013 Newf Finder A neighbor became concerned about Midget, a senior Newf, when there seemed to be no activity at the house near Racine, WI. The neighbor contacted the owner who returned daily to care for her. The owner was willing to surrender Midget to NCNC Rescue and the neighbor intervened. Arrangements were made to transfer Midget to NCNC Rescue. Cissy Sullivan volunteered to expedite the transfer by transporting Midget to her new home with Donna Stahelin. Newf Finder 1 NCNC Rescue as of June 13, 2013 Currently, Clark is 20 month old, a neutered male, near Kankakee. His owners are consulting the breeder for possible return. Bear and Ben are 6 and 7 years old and might need new homes soon due to their owners illnesses. They are currently in Downers Grove. During the past year, twenty-nine Newfoundlands were assisted by NCNC Rescue. Nine Newfs were surrendered to NCNC Rescue with foster care, transport and other assistance provided by Ellen Joyce, Gerlanda van de Maat, Karen Britton, Cissy Sullivan and Mary L. Price. Donations from many NCNC members and the Animal Hospital of Woodstock, and a grant from NCA Rescue supported veterinary care for these Newfs. Sixteen Newfoundlands were placed directly into new homes referred from NCNC Rescue s waiting list. Unfortunately four Newfoundland owners were advised to euthanize due to biting. Descriptions of the circumstances concerning each Newfoundland assisted by NCNC Rescue were published in Newf News and quarterly reports were presented to the NCNC Board of Directors. Karen Clancy posted information about available Newfs on NCNC s website. Copies of the NCNC Rescue Fund bank statements are sent to the president and treasurer monthly. Appropriate foster care is very limited but always needed. Please send your referrals to me for more information about NCNC Rescue. Potential adopters are always needed. Foster care is also needed. Please contact me if you can help Newfoundlands in our region. Mary L. Price, , mlprice@mhtc.net

9 Newf News July/August 2013 page 9 Picnic Time 2013 Annual Picnic General Membership Meeting, Awards & Election of Officers June 15th, 2013 The day started out cool and raining, but quickly cleared up so we had a beautiful day for a picnic. The large shelter kept us dry until the rain stopped and everyone enjoyed great conversation under the roof (and with a big pot of coffee). We easily meet the quorum and had many prospective members join us for the day. Russ did an excellent job cooking the chicken breasts and hamburgers, even after being hampered by me forgetting to start the coals on time. We had one of the best selections of side dishes ever and no one should have been hungry at the end of the day. We made a quick shift on some of the games so everyone would stay dry and avoid slipping (or getting shoved by a Newf) on the wet grass. Maredith Reggie was a great judge and brought laughter to the event. Thank you to everyone who brought items for the brown bag raffle. Everyone was sure to find items that they had to try to win for their home. Finally, thank you to everyone who attended and a special thank you to everyone who stayed and helped clean up at the end. John Mertens

10 page 10 Newf News July/August 2013 Newfiepalooza Fundraiser for Rescue November 2nd at For Your K9 in Melrose Park. Planning is underway for another fun filled day. Alread on the schedule are: Brown Bag Raffle, Silent Auction, Fun Match, Dog Chiropractor, Animal Communicator, TGI/CGC Testing and more. Of course, the best part is the Newfs, lots and lots of Newfs. Mark your calendar now so you don t miss it. Volunteers are needed to help before, during and at the end of the event. We are also seeking donations for the Brown Bag Raffle and Silent Auction as well as empty baskets or other containers for prizes. Bring them to any of our events or send me an to make other arrangements. Watch Newf News, the website and updates for more information. If you can help contact John Mertens at johnjmertens@earthlink.net or Draft Test The NCNC Draft Test will take place on October 12th and 13th at the Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake, IL. This is an excellant opportunity to see our Newfs in action. The judges are: Dawn Staffan and Patti Pigeon Damien Burke is Chair for this event. More information will be available in the next issue of Newf News and on the website. Chair: Damian Burke - smeed1@mac.com Test Secretary: Ted Meeker - newfyx4@comcast.net Hospitality: Denita Jackman - TSJJDJ@comcast.net Chief Steward - Mary Burke - smeedette@me.com

11 Newf News July/August 2013 page 11 New Member Applications Paula & John Crotteau (reapply) 1257 Sunset Drive Wausau,WI Paula Paula Full membership NCA member: Yes Lisa & John Spano 1215 Quassey Blvd Lake Bluff, IL Sponsor: Tara Kelley-Bertrand NCA member: No Bruce & Rosemary Seymour 398 Elm St Elgin,IL (Bruce) Sponsor: Ginny Graham Full membership NCA member: No Jeffrey & Jan Much (reapply) 924 E Michigan Ave Oak Creek, WI Jan: wstresq@jmuch.com Jeff: mrbender@jmuch.com NCNC Board of Directors President: Cathy Hartke Vice-President: Tara Bertrand Treasurer: Marty Bertrand Secretary: Sharon Nummer Member: Amy Corvillion Member: John Jackman Member: John Mertens Member: Maredith Reggie Member: Position Open IN LOVING MEMORY OF Tidalwave's Solo of Shadrack "SOLO" 11/25/03-4/5/13 Greatly missed by Bob, Jean & Nemo Editor: Angela Mertens, 4109 Springbrook Ct, Pleasant Prairie, WI greatbigdogs@yahoo.com (262) Editor s Notes 1. The Birthday List is a free and perpetual list for club members dog six years or older, repeating automatically. It is the owner s responsibility to notify the Newf News immediately of any change. 2. Contributions to Newf News are welcome and can be submitted by (preferred method), Fax or mail. Memorials are free. Brags are free and are limited to the following information: Registered Name of Newfoundland, Call Name, Owner s Name(s), Date of Brag and Brag, plus 25 additional words. Custom Brags and Memorials can include photos and are available at paid advertising rates. Articles from other publications may be submitted to Newf News, but must be accompanied by written permission from the author or publication. Submissions will be printed at the discretion of the Editor. 3. Contents of articles are the opinions of the authors and not necessarily the opinions of NCNC or NCA. NCA has no control over the contents of this newsletter. Articles in Newf News are not intended to give specific advice. Consult your veterinarian for concerns about health or behavior. 4. Litter announcements are limited to NCNC members only. No ads will be accepted from companies or individual selling animals. 5. Newf News rates: Litter Announcements $5, 1-50 words $5, Quarter Page $10, Half Page $15, Full Page $ Newf News submittal deadline is the 1st of January, March, May, July, September and November. Articles, notices and ads not received by the deadline will be placed in the following newsletter.

12 Newf News North Central Newfoundland Club Angela Mertens - Editor 4109 Springbrook Court Pleasant Prairie, WI Upcoming Events July 16th: Board Meeting July 21st: Splash & Play Day II, Lake Andrea, Prairie Springs Park, Pleasant Prairie, WIsconsin September 1st: Newf News Deadline Nev Cal dar September 14th: Water Test, Banquet and General Membership Meeting, Lake Andrea, Prairie Springs Park, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin September 15th: Water Test, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin October 12th & 13th: Draft Test, Nippersink Forest Preserve, Round Lake, IL November 2nd: Newfiepalooza Fundraiser for Rescue, For Your K9, Melrose Park, IL