Colonial Bear Fare Official Newsletter of the Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer 2010 Issue 91 cncnewfs.com Inside this Issue W Donations Needed -1 Board of Directors- 2 Committee Chairs - 2 In Memoriam - 3 Newf Scoops - 4, 5 Preliminary Approval of New Members 6 Help Needed with CNC Draft Tests 7 CNC at The Reston Pet Fiesta 8,9 Save the Date Water Tests!! 10 New Adventures of Vinnie (Summer Blast Festival) 11, 12 2010 CNC Awards Notice 13 Newfies do K9 s and Brews! -14 About the newsletter - 15 ~ Donations Needed ~ for the Brown Bag Raffles at the CNC water tests- Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22nd Please mail your item(s) to Peggy McBride or bring them with you to Codorus. You can e-mail Peggy ahead of time and let her know what you will be donating-- kevin-peggy@comcast.net or phone 717 655-5184. Peggy McBride 12016 Rinehart Dr. Waynesboro, PA. 17268 Your help will be so very much appreciated! Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 1
2010 CNC Board of Directors President John Flowers Vice President Kathy Hamilton Treasurer Judy Van Dyke Recording Secretary Dru Kappe Corresponding Secretary Charles Carnagey Members-at-Large Chuck Basham Dotty Hudson Kathy Paxton Awards Education Historian Membership 2010 CNC Committee Chairs Kandy Adams Dotty Hudson Kathy Paxton Judy Van Dyke NCA Regional Club Committee Representative Charles Carnagey Bear Fare Editor Janet Phares Policy Property Publicity Rescue Sunshine Kathy Paxton Don Sharkey Karen Parry Dotty Hudson Chris Gorsuch Supported Entries/Regionals Cindy Flowers VA Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders Representatives Lisa Lathrop Mary Coombe Ways & Means Kathy Paxton Web Site Working Dog John Flowers Dwight Gorsuch Colonial Bear Fare is a quarterly publication of the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc. Articles and information are printed for general interest and entertainment value. The opinions and views of the contributors do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc., or the Newfoundland Club of America. Articles of a medical nature reflect the opinion of the author. They do not constitute an endorsement by the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc., or the Newfoundland Club of America. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR MEDICATE YOUR NEWF. Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 2
In Memoriam Misty Misty Sailorbear s Sea Mist, CD, RN, WRD, DD, TDI February 6, 2000 June 13, 2010 After a few days of fighting symptoms at the ER that the vets couldn t diagnose, my precious Misty s heart gave out shortly after I last visited her. She was my first Draft Dog -- what a trooper! She was a supreme water dog and loved jumping off the boat most of all. I hope she s now jumping off of every boat she can find! Even though she wasn t swimming much this spring, she was still so excited to join us at the lake every week and enjoyed wading, treats, and just being with her family. There are no words to truly express what she s meant to me. I hope she knew how very much we love her and the utter joy she s brought to my life. What I ve learned from her can never be measured. And all her kisses have been priceless. Our mantra: Mommy loves you, Mistykins to the moon and beyond, little one to the moon and beyond, munchkin. Loved and missed by Debbie and Jeff Dennison, and sister Makai. You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us. ~Robert Louis Stevenson Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 3
Newf Scoops! Old Bay s Lucy Fur (Lucy) won points towards her championship at the following shows: 1 point 1/W Shenandoah Valley KC 4/10 Judge: Ms Angela J Porpora 1 point 1/W/OS Shenandoah Valley KC 4/11 Judge: Mrs. Karin B. Ashe 1 point 1/W Charlottesville Albemarle KC 6/6 Judge: Mr Peter A Baynes 1 point 1/W Skyline KC 6/13 Judge: Ms. Charlotte Clem McGowan Lucy is owned by Kathy Hamilton and Cindy Flowers and shown by Cindy. Jolly Roger s Just Seas the Day, CD Show: Hampton, VA, 5/29/10 Leg: 2nd CDX leg, 2nd place Name: Jolly Roger s Just Seas the Day, CD Show: Hampton, VA, 5/30/10 Leg: 3rd CDX leg and title, 3rd place Owner s - Debbie and Jeff Dennison Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 4
Tempest s Uptown Girl RN W-FD Fancy Newf Scoops! (cont d) On May 15th at Chester Valley KC, "Fancy" Tempest's Uptown Girl RN W-FD went WB & BOB for 2 pts. On June 6th at Burlington County KC, she went WB for 3 pt major. On July 18 th at Shawnee KC, "Fancy" went WB for 2 pts. At Catoctin KC, on July 8 th, "Fancy" went WB for 3 pt major. Owned and handled by Kandy Adams WA TopShelfs Eye of the Storm DD,TDD,WD,WRD3,UD "Beacon" Beacon earned his UD on June 27 at the Virginia Kennel Club show, qualifying him for his Working Achievement title. Beacon's treat-dispenser is Christie Smith. Old Bay s Muddy Waters Muddy Muddy won W/BW for a 3 point major on July 17th at the Shawnee Kennel Club show, under breeder judge Ms. Debra Thornton. He then won W/BBE/BW the next day, under judge Ms. Sharol Candance Way. Muddy is owned by Bill Osborne and Cindy Flowers; he is handled by Cindy. GCH CH Top Shelf Spiced With Old Bay NJP Spice Spice earned a Grand Champion title in July. Spice is the first female Newf to earn a GCH title. So far this year, Spice has won Best of Breed 14 times, Best of Opposite Sex four times, and Select three times. Spice has three group placements including a fourth, third and second place. She is owned by Cindy and John Flowers, and shown by Cindy. Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 5
Membership Applicants Presented for Preliminary Approval July 27, 2010 Steven and Barbara Fellers 2622 West Boss Arnold Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758 301 834-6671 strings55@comcast.net Bonnie McCoy 12648 Molesworth Drive Mt. Airy, Md. 21771-4810 301 943-6607 bonnie.mccoy@baesystems.com Bruce D. Ensor 5002 Fawn Grove Rd. Pylesville, MD 21132 443-371-0093 Richard & Cynthia Pearce 12081 Walnut Hill Dr. Rockville, VA 23146 804 749-3505 cynatnorthstar@aol.com Julie & Keith Landes 1635 Haviland Rd. York, PA 17408 717 812-1586 jlandes@foxpool.com Meghan Holland 13822 Jefferson Park Dr., Apt. 6307 Herndon, VA 20171 703 507-4475 mkholland99@gmail.com Debora Williams 2216 Rand Pl., N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 6
202 397-3852 posoutlook@verizon.net To All CNC Members, I am writing to ask for your help with our upcoming Draft Test on December 5, 2010 near Williamsburg, Virginia. Our Draft Test will be on Sunday of the Williamsburg weekend, which includes the Christmas parade and Annual Meeting on Saturday. We need volunteers for the various committees to make this a successful Draft Test. No experience needed, as you will get lots of information and help to get the jobs done. Rose Miller has agreed to be the Test Secretary, Kandy Adams is the Chief Steward, and Dave Rothchild is on Grounds and Equipment. We need help with the following committees: Stewards - Kandy will need stewards for the test. Contact her at vnsavannah@comcast.net Grounds and Equipment - Dave will need help with these: setting up for maneuvering course, basic control Saturday afternoon, and keeping the area picked up and clean. Hospitality for entrants, judges and committee members. This includes coffee, tea and doughnuts in the a.m., lunch for everyone at the site, hotel information, dinner for the judges on Saturday. Fund-raising - Raffle, brown bag, and shirt sales. Catalog and Advertising - Information for catalog ads, and design catalog with Test Chair. Trophies and Gifts Judge s gifts, trophies and exhibitor favors. Publicity will need to contact Regional Clubs, local newspapers and TV stations. Please consider helping with the Draft Test! This is a great weekend for our Newfies, and for us. You can contact me at 410/647-6868 or charlescarnagey@yahoo.com Thank you, Charles Carnagey Draft Test Chair 2010 Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 7
CNC at the Reston Pet Fiesta Saturday May 7 th was the Reston Pet Fiesta on Market Street in the heart of the Reston Town Center. CNC had a booth for the second year giving out information and letting people get to know the Newfoundland first hand. This year was again a huge success with many people stopping by the booth to meet our dogs and ask questions about the breed. Spearheading the information and handouts was Judy Van Dyke who worked tirelessly, and made sure everyone s questions were answered. Many people expressed an interest in Fostering or Adopting a Newfoundland. Judy made sure they left with information, and our web site address. We also met a few Newfie owners who weren t aware of CNC (Judy got two new memberships.) It was a nice but slightly warm day; luckily we brought a kiddie pool filled with ice that the dogs really appreciated. Many people with long haired breeds stopped to let their dogs cool off in the pool, or just take pictures of the dogs chillin. Volunteers included Judy Van Dyke, Deborah Williams and Riley, Lisa Lathrop and her beautiful boy Gabe, Mary Coombe and Charlie, Dru Kappe, and Brad Cole with Vinnie who took most of the pictures for us. I brought Thunder, oops! and my new pup, Hudson, who Judy watched for me. He was pretty good except for what he did while in the pool that I won t mention here (hey it was cold!) Stopping by the booth were many CNC members including: Kathy and R.W. Emery with their handsome dogs, Kodi, and Titus, Kathy Holshey, with Macy, Paul, and Andrea Westerfield with three dogs, Ralph Grier, and his new dog, Chuck and Cookie Basham, and a few others. Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 8
Paul Westerfield brought a cart; he gave rides, and explained the Newfoundland s Working Dog heritage. Kathy Holshey, and her talented dog Macy did a freestyle routine that was amazing; it really showed people how intelligent and trainable the Newfoundland is! Ohhhh-- Yeeeeess! We all had a good time, And I m sure many people were glad to meet the Newfs! --submitted by Dave Rothschild I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive. Gilda Radner Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 9
SAVE THE DATE-- CNC Water Tests!! CNC's 2010 Water Tests will be held: Friday, August 20th (WRDX) Saturday, August 21th (WR/WRD) and Sunday, August 22nd (WR/WRD) Stewards Needed for CNC Water Test!! The CNC water test is fast approaching and we still need stewards. No experience needed and you get a free lunch!! Come out and support these amazing dogs!! If you can help either or both days, please contact: Kandy Adams (Chief Steward) at vnsavannah@comcast.net We also need help on Friday for the WRDX test. If you would like to steward, please contact: Virginia Kelly at newfcamp@aol.com Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 10
The New Adventures of Vinnie by Brad Cole The Dog Days of Summer The CNC participates in the Summer Blast Festival each year; it is held at Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania, otherwise known as the site of the CNC s Annual Water Test. Our Club puts on a Water Test Demonstration each year as a way of showing our thanks for allowing us have our Water Test at this park. This event also happens to be one of my personal favorite CNC activities held throughout the year. Vinnie and I left Williamsburg mid-morning on Friday, June 25th, so we could check into our dogfriendly hotel in York, with enough time to do some touring. We headed out to see my Godfather in Media, suburb of Philadelphia. After a great evening there, we returned to York. On Saturday, we arrived at the Summer Blast to find some rather hot weather and a pleasant surprise. The CNC was using a wooded area along the shore of the lake for the water test demo. The Club usually uses the same location for the Summer Blast as the Annual Water Test. The problem with that location is that there is no shade available! As the temperature approached 100 degrees during the demo, the shade was most appreciated. As a quick aside, it would be nice if the CNC could use this same shaded area for its Annual Water Test, (provided, of course, this shaded area of shoreline meets the water test site requirements of the NCA.) I was breaking in a new lens for my camera and thought it was a great fit for the particular spot the Club used for the demo. I ended up taking an entire roll of film during the FIRST demo. I decided to get going after the first demo because the weather was so warm; the air conditioning in the car would be easier on the dog. Vinnie and I headed off to Gettysburg to do some touring. I want to thank Mark McKeel and his crew for putting on an EXCELENT event. Mark did a great job, using a bull horn to Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 11
explain to the crowd what each exercise involved. Mark also did a VERY good job thanking the park for letting us use their facilities. He was a typical class act. It is unfortunate the Summer Blast is only held once a year! Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 12
2010 Colonial Newfoundland Club Awards Notice Kandy Adams, Chairwoman Any member, in good standing, with one or more Newfoundlands which have earned new titles between October 1 st 2009-- and November 1 st 2010, is entitled to receive an engraved brass nameplate, awarded by the Colonial Newoundland Club. These awards will be given at our Annual Dinner at Williamsburg, in December. If the dinner is cancelled, your award will be mailed. To receive your award(s) please complete the following form and return to Kandy BEFORE November 2 nd You may also find the Awards Form at the CNC website: cncnewfs.com Kandy will gladly accept and acknowledge e-mail forms at: VNSavannah@comcast.net or Kandy Adams 42 Orchard St. Hanover, Pa 17331 717/521-4872 You must register to receive this award. In the case of co-ownership, only one complimentary award is given. However, for a fee, you may order others through Kandy. TDI and CGC titiles will only be awarded in combination with any Working Dog Title earned this year. Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 13
Newfies Do K-9 s and Brews!! In May, Bob Rogers, along with Bruce and Bethany Karger, make a trek to Wisp Ski Resort in Maryland. Not your normal ski trip to say the least! Some time ago, the Wisp Mountain management contacted Bob Rogers and asked if he knew of any Newfies and their owners, who might like to participate in the K-9s, Tunes and Brews event held over Memorial Day Weekend. After listening to the scheduled activities, Bob said sure. He then contacted Bruce and Bethany to see if they were available that weekend. K-9s, Tunes and Brews is an event sponsored by Wisp Mountain Resort to raise money for the Garrett County, Maryland HART for Animals project. This money will go to support construction of a state of the art Animal Adoption Center, operation of a low cost spay/neuter clinic, and for adoption and transport of pets to reputable rescue organizations. The Newfies were glad to help, as were groups from MAD Dog (a Dog Disc Exhibition group,) the Garrett County Sheriff s K-9 Corps and Search/Rescue dogs, and several other dog groups. Bob, Bruce and Bethany braved the snow-making pond along with Dory and Jetty, to perform exercises from both the WRD and the WRDX tests. A crowd of about 150 people watched the demo. The dogs just loved the attention and being in the water again. The Tunes and Brews portion of the show featured several local bands playing a variety of music. There was also a beer tasting center featuring local microbreweries. The kids in attendance enjoyed face painting, animal petting, a scavenger hunt, and many other activities. The dogs had a great time and with the warmer weather, even the people were able to stand the cold water. According to the sponsors, the weekend was a great success! -submitted by Bruce Karger Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 14
About Colonial Bear Fare: Newf Scoops is free to members. It covers wins/places, obedience legs, etc., at shows and trials, New Champions and Title-Holding Newfs. Please submit: Dog s full name Name and date of show/ Win or Honor Owner s name(s) Picture if possible Baby Bear Boom is $5 for members. Please submit: Dam s name, Sire s name Date litter is expected or whelped Sex and color of pups Pictures if possible Contact information In Memoriam is free to members. Please submit: Dog s name, Date of birth (if known) Date of loss, Owner s name(s) Accolade/Tribute Picture if you wish Advertising Acceptable paid advertising will be included as space permits. The advertising rate for CNC Members is $20 for a full page and $10 for a half page. Please make checks payable to the CNC. Deadline dates for all submissions published in Bear Fare are the LAST DAYS of: April (Spring Issue,) July (Summer Issue,) October (Fall Issue,) and January (Winter Issue.) The newsletter will be e-mailed/posted to the CNC website on or about the 15 th of May, August, November and February. All members are encouraged to submit articles, Brags, news or any finds they think will be of significance to the membership and help to make Bear Fare interesting. You may submit virtually any format. However, Microsoft Word is preferred, as I do not have Word Perfect editing capability. The easiest way to send information is via e-mail, but I will gladly accept files on CD and through the USPS. If you send a picture through the mail, please make sure it is a copy you do not need returned. Please send all your contributions to: E-mail: bearfare@gmail.com USPS: Bear Fare 101 Madison Place Staunton, VA 24401 Colonial Newfoundland Club Summer Issue 91 Page 15