Hi Newf Friends, Just had to say that I am very happy to see so many of our members participating on so many levels in the events that have been planned for this time of year. ”PARTY TIME”, that was just what it was!! A wonderful water test at Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin the weekend of September15th and 16th. The organization started on Saturday with the early arrival of Andrea and Dave Z, Mary T, Dona B and Roger D who all worked diligently to prepare the site by setting up all the tents and equipment. It wasn’t long before the first entrants started to arrive along with many of our board members. Our board meeting was held from 1:30-3:00 p.m. followed by the obedience exercises. From the applause of the crowd anyone within hearing distance knew that we had many successes. The evening banquet provided a great chance for sharing time with new and old friends. The meal was great, the general membership meeting went well (even though I was overwhelmed with the NCA President attending the meeting I was so nervous), and the icing on the cake was our auction and brown bag raffle. MANY MANY thanks to all who donated items, participated in the LIVELY bidding (Thanks Ted and Judy!!) It made our evening an over- all wonderful time. Dawn came really quickly and so did the arrival of all the entrants. The air was very crisp, and I hoped that everyone had brought some full wetsuits! The event ran smoothly with great organization from Roger D. our chair. The volunteers were outstanding! Darlene R. and her family members were precise in their record keeping. We cannot thank you enough for your help. Without all the volunteers these events could not come about. No matter in what capacity you volunteer, it makes a difference. Where else can you go to a water test and have a “fully stocked kitchen” to have your dogs’ portrait taken? Great idea to kick off the sale of our COOK BOOK! Thank you Tara M, Wendy W, and her sister Denise for your artistic and photographic talents, and to the whole cookbook crew, you did an outstanding job as usual. Congratulations to all the entrants on your dedication and hard work with your dogs. It was a sheer pleasure to watch the interaction. Many thanks to our judges. The results were as follows: 2007 Water Test, Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea, September 16, 2007 Judges: Roger Frey & Joan Gunn Those who qualified were: New Water Dogs Aqua's Hugo Out N About (Dazzler) Handler - Karen Schlipf Haytee's On Fire at Snowdrift CD (Siren) Handler - Cherilyn Antin Huey's Special Angel (Gabe) Handler - Lisa Noel Nash of B and B Zirpoli Gore CD (Nash) Handler - Patti Zirpoli New Water Rescue Dogs Bright Star's Macy Mae of Blackwatch (Macy) Handler - Dona’ Baker Windancer's Duchess Isabella WD (Belle) Handler - Guy Germaine. Newf News Serving Chicago, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa Website: www.northcentralnewf.org Editor: Angela Mertens 4109 Springbrook Ct Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 (262) 942-0271 email: [email protected]President’s Column Cissy Sullivan Continued on page 5 November/December 2007
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Hi Newf Friends,
Just had to say that I am very happy to see so many of our members participating on so many levels in theevents that have been planned for this time of year. ”PARTY TIME”, that was just what it was!! A wonderful watertest at Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin the weekend of September15th and 16th. The organizationstarted on Saturday with the early arrival of Andrea and Dave Z, Mary T, Dona B and Roger D who all workeddiligently to prepare the site by setting up all the tents and equipment. It wasn’t long before the first entrantsstarted to arrive along with many of our board members. Our board meeting was held from 1:30-3:00 p.m. followed by the obedience exercises. From the applause of the crowd anyone within hearing distance knew thatwe had many successes. The evening banquet provided a great chance for sharing time with new and old
friends. The meal was great, the general membership meeting went well(even though I was overwhelmed with the NCA President attending themeeting I was so nervous), and the icing on the cake was our auction andbrown bag raffle. MANY MANY thanks to all who donated items, participatedin the LIVELY bidding (Thanks Ted and Judy!!) It made our evening an over-all wonderful time. Dawn came really quickly and so did the arrival of all theentrants. The air was very crisp, and I hoped that everyone had broughtsome full wetsuits! The event ran smoothly with great organization fromRoger D. our chair. The volunteers were outstanding! Darlene R. and herfamily members were precise in their record keeping. We cannot thank youenough for your help. Without all the volunteers these events could not
come about. No matter in what capacity you volunteer, it makes a difference. Where else can you go to a watertest and have a “fully stocked kitchen” to have your dogs’ portrait taken? Great idea to kick off the sale of ourCOOK BOOK! Thank you Tara M, Wendy W, and her sister Denise for your artistic and photographic talents, andto the whole cookbook crew, you did an outstanding job as usual. Congratulations to all the entrants on yourdedication and hard work with your dogs. It was a sheer pleasure to watch the interaction. Many thanks to ourjudges. The results were as follows:
2007 Water Test, Prairie Springs Park/Lake Andrea, September 16, 2007
Judges: Roger Frey & Joan Gunn
Those who qualified were:
New Water Dogs
Aqua's Hugo Out N About (Dazzler) Handler - Karen Schlipf
Haytee's On Fire at Snowdrift CD (Siren) Handler - Cherilyn Antin
Huey's Special Angel (Gabe) Handler - Lisa Noel
Nash of B and B Zirpoli Gore CD (Nash) Handler - Patti Zirpoli
New Water Rescue Dogs
Bright Star's Macy Mae of Blackwatch (Macy) Handler - Dona’ Baker
Windancer's Duchess Isabella WD (Belle) Handler - Guy Germaine.
Newf NewsServing Chicago, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa
Newfie Holiday Cut Out Cookies/Treats Here are some easy-to-make treats, sure to delight your Newfie buddies.Made with cheese (a favorite flavor among canines) and garlic, they'll quicklybecome your Newfs favorite, paws down. To make a batch, combine these ingredients: 1 1/4 cups of grated Cheddar cheese 1/4 pound of softened corn oil margarine 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour 1 crushed garlic clove Mix well. Add enough milk to form the dough into a ball, then cover the ball with plastic wrap and chillfor 30 minutes. On a floured board, roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out bone shapes andbake on an ungreased baking sheet at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly brown and firm.Makes 2 to 3 dozen, depending on size.
Lotta Love BakerySubmitted by Linda Larsen
Newf News November/December 2007 page 2
Editor’s Newsletter Notes
1. The Birthday List is a perpetual list for club members’dogs six years or older, repeating automatically year afteryear. It is the owner’s responsibility to keep it up-to-date bynotifying Newf News immediately of any changes once adog is on the Birthday List.
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3. Contents of articles are the opinions of the authors andnot necessarily the opinions of NCNC or NCA. NCA has nocontrol over the contents of this newsletter. Articles in NewfNews are not intended to give specific advice. Consult yourveterinarian for concerns about health or behavior.
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S e n i o r B i r t h d a y s
North Central Newfoundland Club
Board of DirectorsPresident: Cissy Sullivan 815-568-2664Vice-President: Mary Trauernicht 262-968-6959Treasurer Dona’ Baker 630-212-8147Secretary: Linda Larsen 847-395-7423Member: Christine Brigham 262-857-7432Member: Kathy Van Wie 920-757-9709Member: Denita Jackman 630-665-3479Member: Melissa Torres 847-245-3379
Member: Roger Danielsen 262-547-7197
November11/16/01 Blackie (CH Dryads Blackwatch Little Bear CD RE DD TDI/CGC) Rick Torres & Melissa L. Torres11/30/94 Calvin (VN CH BlueMoon’s John Calvin Davis, CD, WRD, TDD) Christine Brigham
December12/1/96 Remo (CH Whisperbay’s Ulterior Motive) Julie Poulin Siefert and Lisa Allen12/9/91 Whaler (CH Waidin’s Frostip Whaler, DD, CGC) Robert W. Bassett and Bonnie J. Sider12/9/00 Wisher (CH Dryads Blackwatch Rigel's Wish, WRD) Roger and Jan Danielsen12/10/99 Kenneth (BlueMoon's Kenneth R. Louis, WD DD) Christine Brigham 12/10/99 Annie (BlueMoon's Wanderlust) Christine Brigham 12/10/99 Hobbes (BlueMoon's Kates Grayson) Christine Brigham 12/22/97 Rigel (VN CH Dryads BLKWT Rigel’s Rescue CD, WRD, DD) Roger and Jan Danielson12/30/90 Alchemy (Waidin’s Alchemy’s Panacea, CD, TDD) Robert and Deanna B. Bassett
Seagirt's Ocean Harbour ('Frida') earned her CD title onSeptember 2, 2007 at the Kettle Moraine Kennel Club Show. Owned and handled by Mary Trauernicht.
Ch. Moonfleet's Touch of Magic, RN ('Ernie') earned his WD title at Great Lakes Newfoundland Club onSeptermber 8, 2007. Owned and handled by Mary Trauernicht.
Ethel May Dakota Bear Meeker earned her Rally Advanced Title on 9-8-07 at the Kenosha County Dog Show. She finished 4th with a 94. Leg #1 Little Fort Kennel Club 6/15/07
Leg #2 Waukesha Kennel Club Inc. 7-27-07 Leg #3 Placed 4th under Mr. Norman X. Aguirre
Blackwatch's Sweetness, owned by Bob & Patty Strickland & co-owned by Joan Gunn. Bred by Joan Gunn out of Ch Nighthawk-Dryad Vom Trieberg, DD, WD x Ch Dryads Tail Wind of Blkwatch, TDD, WDPayton (handled by Patty) earned her junior water title at RKNC in Litchfield IL on Aug. 5, 2007. She had so muchfun and focused drive that we decided to see what would happen in the senior level at GLNC in Gowen MI on Sept.9, 2007. Much to our surprise she flew through each challenge with the same eagerness to bring home her secondtitle of the summer. We are so privileged to share our lives with the wonderful girl out of Blackwatch Farm. Thank youJoan for all you do and to all those wonderful club members who have helped me with advice, training etc. it isappreciated!
Nash of B and B Zirpoli Gore, CD WD. Owner: Patti ZirpoliNash qualified for his 3rd leg to earn his CD title on Saturday, April 7th, 2007, in DeKalb, Illinois, at the Kennel Clubof Yorkville, IL, Dog Show and Obedience Trails.
Nash earned his WD title on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at the North Central Newfoundland Club's Water Trials inPleasant Prairie, WI.
Carlow's Bare Necessities CD, Delta Society Therapy Dog (Baloo) Breeder: Mary L. Price, Owner: Pamela KrollBaloo successfully passed his Delta Society Therapy Dog retest on October 17th, 2007, qualifying him to work inComplex environments. Baloo passed his initial Delta test in 2005. Baloo and I, as a Pet Partners Team, continue towork in an elementary school in a R.E.A.D. program
Saturday Sept. 22, 2007 at the Sheboygan Kennel Club Baloo was handled by Kathy Van Wie, went WD for 2 points.
Sunday Sept 23, 2007 also at the Sheboygan show, Baloo again went WD and BOW for the major.
Newphoria Good Goes Round Moonsail (Gigi) bred by Bill & Carol Thonn, owned by Kathy & Steve Van Wie, DVMSaturday Sept. 22, 2007 at the Sheboygan Kennel Club went reserve to the major.
Sunday Sept. 23, 2007 also at the Sheboygan show, Gigi took WB for her first major and BOS. Gigi is owner handled by Kathy.
Golden Oaks Northern Sky CGC,TDI received her RN title this year. Skylar is now known as Golden OaksNorthern Sky RN, CGC,TDI....hoping to add more next year.....Jill Verhunce.
Timbermist's Cedar Beach Bay DD CGC TDI -- New DD
Breeder: Nancy JohnstedOwners: Erin Schanen and Rich ReichelsdorferHudson earned his draft dog title at NCNC's Draft Test October 14.
Noela vom Trieberg, WRD owned by Christine Brigham completed her AKC Championship on October 27th, 2007.
Moonsails Midnite Ryder CGC
Breeder:Kathy Morris (Van Wie)Owners: Carol & Bill Thonn, Kathy Van WieOn October 20th at River King Regional Specialty Obedience Trial in Springfield Il., Ryder in hisfirst obedience trial received his first leg and took the first place ribbon in Novice B. Way to goRyder and Carol!!
Newf News November/December 2007 page 3
Show & Tell
Deuce, a 200-pound Newfoundland, welcomes visitors when
they come to Dancing Bear Resort on Balm Lake.
And now, he’s bringing in business, too.
A group of Newfoundland dog owners drove to Dancing Bear
last weekend with their seven dogs. They found the dog
friendly resort online and were quite taken with Deuce, who is
displayed prominently on the resort’s home page.
When the group contacted resort owners Steve and Kathy
Vitcak, they said, “This has to be destiny.”
While the humans have also enjoyed fishing this week, it was
a working weekend for the dogs, who practiced water rescues
off Dancing Bear’s sandy beach.
The seven dogs range from puppies to adult males and
females. They came, along with their owners, from Illinois.
“There’s not many dog-friendly resorts.” said Steve McAdams
of Green Valley, IL, “The Vitcaks were really happy we were
coming. They’re so pet-friendly.”
Another plus, McAdams said, is that Balm Lake has clear,
clean water.
“That’s the big deal,” he said, “Otherwise, the dogs may have
skin problems.”
On Wednesday the seven dogs – Maddie, Callie, Cambriol,
Cheers, Tyra, Willie and Mickey – each took turns “rescuing”
swimmers in trouble and retrieving items from the water,
including a full-sized fishing boat.
While all of the Newfoundlands are working dogs trained to
conduct water rescues, most are also show dogs. Cambriol’s
father is Josh, the Newfoundland who won Best in Show in
2004 at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Tyra, 2, was
named after Tyra Banks, a supermodel, and is also a show dog.
The dogs have been training this week about two-three hours a
day, Steve McAdams said.
All of the humans there were members of the Newfoundland
Club of America, and its smaller regional clubs, River King
and North Central, both of which operate out of Illinois.
The Newfoundlands were practicing for their upcoming tests
in which they will attempt to earn a specific level of water res-
cue. There are three levels; junior, senior and excellent.
“it’s hard to get time to get practicing in,” said Jean
McAdams, who owns Shadrack Newfoundland kennel along
Newfs NewsInThe
Kathy Vitcak, owner ofDancing Bear Resort onBalm Lake, helps visit-ing dog owners traintheir Newfoundlanddogs in a variety ofwater rescues onWednesday morning.In this exercise, thedogs must decide whichof three swimmers tosave – the one makingthe most noise.
with Steve McAdams. She said coming to Dancing Bear
worked well because the dogs were able to train – and the
Vitcaks were pleased to have them.
The “callers” were the men and women in the water hollering
for help or there to assist the dogs when needed.
In one exercise, Maddie, an 8-year-old female and grand-
mother to Callie, 9 months, was positioned in the fishing boat
and jumped out to help Jean McAdams, who was calling for
help. Maddie swam around Jean, offering the woman her tail.
Jean grabbed on, and Maddie took her to shore.
Steve McAdams said water rescuing is in Newfoundlands’
blood. They have webbed feet and double coat, like a duck,
he explained. Their coats also dry quickly.
“We train them once it’s warm enough to get in the water
until fall,” McAdams said.
In another exercise, three humans sit out in the water in their
life jackets. Just one of them shouts for help. The dog, then,
is expected to pick out the human in trouble and bring her a
life preserver, again offering its tail. Cheers, a 7-year-old
female, quickly found Vitcak splashing around and asking for
assistance.
In tandem, Tyra and Cheers took part in an exercise from the
edge of the dock. The caller tossed a “bumper,” a toy-like
floating device, into the water and the duo jumped in to
retrieve it.
The bumper, Vitcak explained, is the key to many of the
exercises. From the time a Newfoundland is a puppy, she is
trained to want the bumper. It’s used first as a toy, and then a
rope may be attached and she is trained to retrieve the
bumper and the rope.
This way, no matter where the bumper is – floating in the
water, attached to a boat, etc. – the dogs knows she needs to
retrieve it, Vitcak said.
But while the seven dogs spent Wednesday afternoon work-
ing on their skills, they also go to relax and splash around the
water.
“We go through the exercises and then let them run, swim –
have fun,” Steve McAdams said. “They play games and
compete.”
Jean McAdams performs awater rescue drill – “Take theLine” – with Cambriol, aNewfoundland dog, at DancingBear Resort Balm Lake onWednesday afternoon. The drillrequires a dog to bring out arope to a stranded boater andtow the boat safely to shore.Owners of seven Newfoundlanddogs are at the Dancing BearResort for a week of water res-cue training with the large dogs.
Newf News November/December 2007 page 4
Bemidji Pioneer July 19, 2007
After this event, things began toROCK AND ROLL in preparation
for “Rolling at Rock Cut” Draft Test to be held on Sunday, October 14th. Oneweek prior to this, a seminar about drafting was conducted through the hardwork and efforts of Linda Larsen. Linda was assisted by Melissa Torres.Everyone who attended had a chance to participate in drafting at their ownlevel of experience. Nice comments were made about this opportunity.
On Saturday October 13th volunteers organized the site, and prepared thecourse. We tried hard to order good weather for Sunday, but it was not in the cards! It looked like a long WET day. Wewere joined by our Judges Ingrid Lyden and Barbara Jenness. Much to everyone’s surprise MANY club members,along with family and friends of entrants turned out to watch in spite of the weather conditions. With high hopes thatthe rain would stop, the exercises began. Much to our dismay the rain became heavier and stayed that way through-
out the obedience and maneuvering portions of the test. The freight haulpresented the biggest challenge with the terrain becoming very muddy,with many slick areas that were puddle filled. As I followed the entrants Iwas amazed at how well each team handled the adverse conditions.What a great accomplishment when we finally reached the clearing andthe freight haul was finished! Once again the volunteers were amazing.So many people need to work together to make these events successfulones. There was a lovely round of applause for our Chair Rick H. I wouldalso like to thank Linda L Co-Chair, and Tara M Test Secretary, for all the
behind the scenes organization and planning, Amy C. for putting together a great lunch for all, to the entire family ofDarlene R who devoted their time in keeping all the precise paperwork, Gerry H for a great job as chief ring steward,Tim C for his help as security officer, Bill and Carol T for providing the distraction on thefreight haul, the stewards John and Denita J, Judy H, Linda L, David, Rick H, and Sid R.To everyone who “weathered” this day your support was the warmest feature of the day!Congratulations to everyone who participated. I hope to see the continued interest in allour upcoming events. It is so nice that so many are attending, and to know that we allcan give support to our fellow Newfoundland owners. Please join us for Education Dayon December 2nd. All specifics are listed on the web site.
Newfoundly, Cissy
President’s Column (continued)
Saved By the Dog!In the wee hours of Sunday September 30th 2007 everyone in
our house, dog and human alike were fast asleep, well, all but
one that is. Laila our Newfoundland was standing watch; she
was apparently paying close attention to sounds and smells that
did not belong in our home.
It was 1:15 am when Laila, all 110 pounds of her, pounced on
me in the bed startling me awake with quite the thump to my
body. Even in the grogginess of sleep I knew something was
wrong. First of all, this behavior was far outside of Laila’s
modus’ operandi, second and third the hissing sound and smell of
gas was immediately alarming.
Lalia and I headed downstairs to investigate and quickly deemed
the situation beyond our areas of expertise and decided it was
necessary for everyone in the house, dog and human alike, to be
evacuated post haste.
Laila and her sister Newfoundland Corey were champs, they
evacuated in an orderly fashion with their Auntie Denise and
Momma and Papa in tow. Then for the next 5+ hours they were
secured to a neighbors tree as they watched firemen and gas
company workers go in and out of our house and dig up our yard
without ever barking or waking our neighbors. Although Denise and
I were sure they wanted to know why they were on leashes and not
having an adventure around the neighborhood by the light of the
moon.
It turns out that the connection from the main gas line into our house
had come lose and gas was spraying out of the line at 30psi. When
the firemen arrived within minutes of our evacuation the inside of
our house was a 10+ on the explosive meter. The team leader from
the gas company shared with us that a very similar situation earlier
in the week had lead to the house exploding and while the people
escaped the animals perished.
We were so clearly “saved by the
dog”. Laila will forever be our
hero; she truly saved not only the
day but perhaps our home and our
very lives.
Laila, now known as Wonder Dog
Laila, will be three years old
October 11th and her sister Corey
will be eight years old October
17th. Laila and Corey live with
Wendy Warden and David McArtin
and get to spend tons of fun times
with their Auntie Denise. Submitted by Wendy Warden
Newf News November/December 2007 page 5
Sponsors Needed!
Please consider sponsoring one of our trophies. It acknowledges the hard work, dedicationand great accomplishments for the entrants. Your generosity is appreciated. Last year the two day Regional was a success … lets go for it again this year!
“Newfs On Parade 2008” February 29th and March 1st, 2008
Please fill out the form: mail, e-mail or call me with your questions/sponsorship.
Thanks, Linda Larsen, Trophy ChairPhone: 847-395-7423
Best of Breed $65: Sponsored both days Best Opposite Sex $65: Sponsored both days Best of Winners $40: Winners Dog $40: Winners Bitch $40: Reserve Winners Dog $35: Reserve Winners Bitch $35:
Sweepstakes Trophies
Best Puppy $65: Best Opposite to Best Puppy $65: Best Veteran $65: Sponsored Saturday onlyBest Opposite to Best Veteran $65: Sponsored Saturday only
Class Trophies Dogs/Bitches All $17Puppy 6 months & under 9 months: Puppy 9 months and & under 12 months: 12 months & under 18 months: All sponsored Novice: American Bred: All sponsored Bred by Exhibitor: Open Black: All sponsored Open Any Other Color: All sponsored Versatile Newfoundland: Veteran:Brace:
Best Junior Handler:$30
Obedience Trophies
High in Trial-$65 All others $17Novice A:Novice B: Sponsored SaturdayOpen A:Open B:Utility A:Utility B:Veteran: Sponsored both days
Rally Trophies
All sponsoredNovice ANovice BAdvanced AAdvanced BExcellent AExcellent B
February29th &
March 1st2008
8
2008 Regional Specialty Trophies
Trophy information is also available
on the NCNC web site.
www.NorthCentralNewf.org/regional.html
Newf News November/December 2007 page 6
2008 Regional Trophy Sponsorship FormPlease state date(s) of sponsoring:
� Friday February 29, 2008 � Saturday march 1st, 2008 � Both Days
After months of collecting recipes from our members, the NCNC is sellingour personalized cookbooks. This beautiful spiral bound cookbook featuresrecipes from our members in 9 different sections, including a special onefor our dogs. The book also contains many pages of helpful cooking andnutritional hints along with kitchen crafts for our kids. Besides this book
being great for yourself it will make an awesome gift for anyone (i.e. Birthday, Christmas,Wedding, etc.) The cookbook will be available for sale at Education Day or you can order now bymail. The book is being sold for a mere $10.00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling for one bookand $1.00 s/h for each additional book. Simply fill out the order form below, make checkspayable to the NCNC and mail to: Tara Martin, P.O. Box 897, Byron, IL 61010.
Cookbooks x $10.00 = $ _________Postage and Handling x $2.00 = $ _________$1.00 for each additional book) = $ _________
Total $ _________
Ship to: Name: _______________________________________________
� Enclosed check (US funds) payable to NCNE 08 OR credit card indicated: � MasterCard � Visa � DiscoverPlease note the credit card transaction will appear on your statement as: NEWF NATIONAL 08
Name on Card (PLEASE PRINT)____________________________________ Card #_______________________________
Please note: Postdated checks cannot be accepted. All returned checks, including postdated checks not honored will be
charged a $35 service fee. Credit card purchases not honored for the full amount will be charged up to $35 service fee as
assessed by our processing company
Breeders’ Classa new AKC “Special Attraction”
Newf News November/December 2007 page 9
Newf News November/December 2007 page 10
NCNC’s 22nd annual Draft Test was held October 14th at Rock Cut State Park.Judges for the day were Barbara Jenness and Ingrid Leyden. Although the weatherforecast said slight chance of rain, it started out as a miserable day for the handlerswith rain showers. As the day progressed, theshowers became heavier at times and the
temperatures didn’t rise. It’s hard to concentrate on hitching and harnessingwith cold and wet fingers! Despite that, the entrants, judges and stewardsprevailed. After all, in the tradition of working dogs and handlers throughouthistory, they had to work despite adverse weather conditions.
We had ten entrants which was higher than last year. However by Sundaythree of the entries had pulled from the test for various reasons. The final liston Sunday was one team and six singles. Barb and Ingrid gave basic instructions on what they expected beforeeach exercise and were fair and consistent with all entrants. For those who are unfamiliar with what a Draft testentails, the exercises are broken out into five sections: basic control, harnessing and hitching, maneuveringcourse, loading the weight for the freight haul and hitching with an out of sight stay and the one mile freighthaul itself. The exercises are a joint effort and all of them performed off lead. Therefore the handler must havecontrol of their dog through verbal commands only during the entire test. The only time they are allowed totouch is during hitching and unhitching and between exercises. It’s fun to watch how the handler and theirdogs interacted throughout the test. In order to receive any Draft Dog title, all exercises must be passed at asingle test. More information can be found at the NCA web site, www.newfdogclub.org under the Water andDraft Work link.
The freight haul starts off on the grass and continues across the road (stopping traffic briefly in the park),through a quite hilly trail in the park. Because of the amount of rain which had fallen by the time the freighthaul began, the trail was muddy but safe. The handlers did a nice job of keeping their dogs under control.Congratulations to these new title holders and to those entrants who earned their first title!
New Draft Dog (DD)
Beecreek’s Groovy Surf’s UpOwner: Cheri Nicholas
Handler: Cheri NicholasCall Name; Groovy
Shadrack’s Jubilee CD, RE, CGC, WD, WRDOwner: Sue Zientara
Handler: Sue ZientaraCall Name: Leeah
Tmbermist’s Cedar Beach BayOwners: Erin Schanen & Rich Reichelsdorfer
Handler: Erin SchanenCall Name: Hudson
Thank you to Gerry Heinz, Chief Steward, Tara Martin, Test Secretary, AmyCorvillion who did a nice job with the potluck lunch and Tim Corvillion, Safety Officer.
One other big thank you goes out to all who pitched in and helped as stewards.Without your help, we wouldn’t be able to do the exercises and complete our test.Our appreciation and thanks to the judges, entrants, stewards, and spectators.There was a nice turn out of spectators, made up of new members, regulars, visitors. Remember, carting is a fun team building exercise between you and yourdog and once you have a harness and cart, you can practice anywhere!
Owners: Lawren Coulam & Robert KinneyCall Name: Brite
VN AM/CAN CH Looking Forward Del CastelbarcoAM/CAN CDX, NAD, NAJ, RAE, WRD, CAN
WRDX, TDD, CAN DD,CGC, TDIOwners: Lawren Coulam &
Robert KinneyHandler: Lawren Coulam
Call Name: Oona
2007 Draft Test“Rolling in Rock Cut”
While you are out shopping for the four-
legged loved ones, howabout picking up an
extra item and donatingit for our Brown Bag Raffle? We are also
seeking larger items forthe NEW AND
IMPROVED Silent Auction to be held over
both days of our Regional Specialty. For more information or to donate somethingplease contact Carol Thonn @ 815-738-2748before February 1st to confirm your donation.
Many thanks.
Rochelle & Michael Rodriguez
1150 Indian Grass Ct.
Minooka, IL 60447
815.467.1837
Type of membership: Associate
NCA member: No
Sponsor: Roger Danielsen
Thomas & Catherine O'Reilly
1221 Manchester Dr.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815.477.8256
Type of membership: Family, voting
NCA member: No
Sponsor: Roger Danielsen
Loreley Pena Banchik
Marta Banchik
27570 N. Chevy Chase Rd.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Type of membership: Family, voting
NCA member: Yes
Sponsor: Melissa Torres
Chris & Jacqueline Corsi
8685 Kettle View Dr.
Kewaskum, WI 53040
262.626.6444
Type of membership: Associate
NCA member: No
Sponsor: Roger Danielsen
Notice: Please send all name, address, or emailchanges to Mary Trauenicht
During the NCNC Regional SpecialtyFebruary 29th and March1st we are in
need of volunteers to oversee the BrownBag Raffle and Silent Auction area. Must
be able to sit on a chair andcollect money!!
For details call Carol Thonn@ 815-738-2748 on or
before February 1st so aschedule can be made.
Your volunteerism isgreatly appreciated.
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ITEMSNEEDED FORAUCTION &BROWN BAG
RAFFLE
NOTICE: HELP WANTED
Newf NewsNorth Central Newfoundland ClubAngela Mertens - Editor4109 Springbrook CourtPleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Dates to RememberWhat’s inside:
President’s Column 1Senior Birthdays 2Lotta Love Bakery 2Board of Directors 2Show & Tell 3Newfs In The News 4Saved By The Dog 5Regional Specialty Trophies 6Trophy Sponsorship Form 7Best In Show Cookbook 7Education Day 8Breeders’s Class 9Draft Test 10Welcome New Members 11Member Applications 11Regional Specialty Notes 11
December 2nd: Education Day and GeneralMembership Meeting
February 29th & March 1st: North CentralNewfoundland Club Regional Specialty
Newf News November/December 2007 page 12
Merry Christmas &Happy Newf Year
General Membership MeetingDecember 2, 2007
North Central Newfoundland Club
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
September 15, 2007
The General Membership Meeting was held in conjunction with the NCNC water test, inPleasant Prairie, WI. The meeting was called to order at 6:05PM with Cissy Sullivan, PresidentNCNC, presiding.
There were 28 voting members present, thus achieving a quorum.
● Cissy thanked all for attending and Dona Baker for the banquet arrangements.
● The minutes from June 24, 2007 were approved as written.
● President’s Report: Mary Lou Zimmerman has been contacted about NCNC map zonechanges and contact correspondence for AKC was updated.
● Secretaries Report: None at this time.
● Treasurers Report: Dona Baker distributed the YTD cash flow report dated 01/01/2007-09/14/2007 with total inflows of 18,491.91 total outflows of 15,932.05 over all total of$2,559.86 Bank accounts totals of $29,825.68. As of 09/14/2007
● Announcements: Cissy Sullivan thanked Roger Danielsen, Water Test Chair and committeefor their organizing the event.
● Kathy Van Wie stated the National Survey is on line at the NCNC web site and she also hasforms at meeting available to fill out.
● Cissy announced that 6 new NCNC members were voted in at the board meeting held earlier in the day.
● Roger Danielsen has checked into health screening - (suggestion of Ted Meeker.) Rogerstated that Cardiologist and Ophthalmologist gave a price of clinic with 30 dogs/$30 per dogusing the location of IL/WI border for estimate.
● Joan Gunn stated that for the 2008 Regional, the Berner Club is interested in a health clinicand that they would contact the Golden Club for cost sharing.
● Cookbook for sale on web site. There will be picture taking of your Newfs in the kitchencreated by Tara Martin (during water test hours) Water Test T-shirts on sale along with cook-book, $10 each.
Newf News November/December 2007 Insert page 1
● Draft test at this time has an entry of 8 entries. All encourage come to Draft Test and supporting those entered.
● Thanks to the Water Test Judges Roger Frey and Joan Gunn for judging this years watertest.
● Show and Tell: Congratulations to the water test qualifiers/handlers this season that werepresent: Denita Jackman, Roger Frey, Patti Strickland and Mary Trauernicht.
● C. Sullivan thanked entrants for their hard work with their newfs that were entered Sunday.
Being there was no further business the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:20PM
