newfarama at balboa park - Newfoundland Club of San Diego
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newfarama at balboa park - Newfoundland Club of San Diego
Aug – Sept 2006 An official publication of the Newfoundland Club of San Diego A Regional Newfoundland Club 1 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 Bastille Day in the Park By Chris Ferguson Letter From The President In Memoriam: Brandi More Bastille Day Photos NEWFARAMA AT BALBOA PARK! NCSD Newf Birthdays Newfs at the Fair By Gina Anderson Road Trip! By Chris Ferguson In Memoriam: Wheeler The Eyes of a Newf You can lead a Newf to water, but you can’t keep him out of it! OH WOW! Bastille Day in the Park NCA Water Test Newf Rescue Benefit Party Calendar of Events Membership Renewal Can You Help? NCSD Board Members Advertise In NewfWaves! View NewfWaves In Color By Chris Ferguson A s my shoes still drip, I write this. Was ours a spectacular turnout or what? And you thought it would be too hot! It was absolutely perfect on Sunday July 16 at Balboa Park! We had about 25 dogs, and baby, did we stop traffic! It was a Newfy parade! Anyone would have thought somebody had yelled “free liver treats!” We all gathered next to the huge fountain. New friends, old friends, what a great crowd. Mary Killian’s friend, Milli, was first on the scene with her cute little Landseer pup Helena. After I had met the newcomers, it seemed I turned around once or twice, and it was wall-to-wall newfs! Boy, I hope I don’t forget to mention anyone. I must remember to take notes! (continued on next page) The material contained herein is educational, informative and entertaining in nature. It is not intended to replace competent veterinary care, nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of the members or boards of the NCA or the NCSD. Aug – Sept 2006 Bastille Day (continued fromt page 1) There were sooooo many of us! Wow! Shelau and Monty Howard brought both dogs, dear Rubee, and their new rescue Merlin. Good looking boy! Jack and Sherry Thomas had Kramer and Toby, ready to go. Chris Cameron and Ian Cunningham came with a great mixture, good ol’ Landseer Strider and the black Lab who thought he was a Newfy for the day, Raven. Shhhh don’t tell … he’s so cute. We saw the Herreras out in number with Bijou and Yogi. Lively bronze puppy Atticus brought Jon Dailey and Sara Silveus running to keep up. Kimie Landers – long time no see girl! – looked great with Storm hooked up and haulin’ water with the cart. Esther and Jose with Miss Tilly were lookin’ fine, as always. Mary Milton brought Oz sportin’ a cool summer haircut. Carol Birch came with her Leo team Hoss and Moya skillfully pulling a cart. Most impressive! Barbara Schmidt was so fun with Elvis, and Mary Killian brought out her darling new pup Mermaid. David Smith, whom we haven’t seen in a while, brought Ansie. David will move to Nova Scotia at summer’s end. See the write-up about David in OH WOW! Miss Kai brought Sharon Gilbert. As always, Kai was ready to party! She and brown puppy Atticus put on a delightful circus act! Sandra Younger brought three dogs! Had her hands full with big Charter, little princess Terra and Rory, a cute, fearless King Charles she is puppy sitting. Rory just LOVES beef jerky! Photo by Jose Magsaysay Mary Killian’s puppy Mermaid checks out Mary Milton’s big Oz. Last, our resident mutant-Newfy, my boy Poseidon, while fountain stomping, just decided he’d sit IN the fountain and watch the action. And stomp, baby we did! DOGS AND PEOPLE! I thought the park guards would kick us out of the fountain, but they came by and didn’t say anything, except “just how many of you are coming?” “This is it,” we lied. In reality, the potential crowd was unlimited! Between Newfies, tag-alongs and “wish I were a Newfy today” add-ons, we collected over 25 dogs! After we were all dripping wet, we headed down the promenade and unintentionally formed our very own bizarre parade! 2 Photo by Jose Magsaysay Mermaid ponders her status: “Will I ever grow THAT big?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewfWaves People of course asked about the dogs, and tourists actually asked for pictures to be taken of them with our dogs! I was kind of having fun with every opportunity, when someone would marvel, and I got a chance to say, “Ya, well there are about 25 more behind us to follow.” The look we’d get was way entertaining. Anyway, we found a shady spot and had our lunch and talked and visited. We ended the day there, then slowly made our way back up to the fountain for a last stomp before heading to the hot car. Several peeled off along the way to go for some ice cream. I don’t know about the rest of you, gang, but I haven’t heard a peep from Poseidon since we got home. He found himself some shade by our pond and is, I’m sure, going to snore his way through the rest of the afternoon. Awesome turn out! Hats off and a humble “YA” to ya’all who came on down. This is what it’s all about! YEEE HAAAA!!! Photo by Shelau Howard There’s nothing like a little wet puppy named Mermaid ! Photo by Jose Magsaysay Esther goes for a wet kiss from Atticus. Kai waits to play! Photo by Shelau Howard “It’s OK, Possy. We can sit here until you’re ready to go.” (pictures continued on p. 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aug – Sept 2006 Letter from the President Dear Membership, There was a rumor going around earlier this spring that I was going to resign as your president. Actually, this was true. I had contacted some key board members (like the vice president who would have to take over) and said I was having a difficult time dealing with the loss of my sweet Brandi. You see, her loss was very unexpected. Although she was suspected of having bone cancer, that was not what took her life. It was negligence by a local vet that was responsible, in my opinion. I want to say up front that I can’t thank our regular vet, Dr. Janet Moston, enough. She has been the most wonderful doctor I have ever dealt with. I should have such a caring doctor myself. My grief, along with Joe’s, was hard to take. While I was dealing with that and pretending that not being president was going to help, I realized I needed you guys. I needed to give back to you in some way. So, I am still on board for another year as your president. We will be starting off the year with a lavish Newf rescue fundraiser party at Pam Morgan and Joyce Rowland’s. I encourage all of you to attend and bring a friend or neighbor. Pam and Joyce’s home and hospitality create an ambience everyone should experience, and Newf rescue is possibly our club’s most noble cause. I hope to see all of you there. JoAnn Wucherer 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewfWaves WYNSHIP’S BRANDED SWEET SUCCESS Dear Mom and Dad, December 5, 2000 – May 1, 2006 I have been looking down on you both and have been concerned about what I see. So much so, that I asked for the Lord to help me get a message to you. He agreed! He helped get this message to you. I want you both to know how wonderful it is here. My grandma’s Gwinny and Caper met me along with the one Grandma Caper calls “The Big One.” We play and run all the time. We don’t sleep here, so I don’t ever have those awful nightmares any more. I am really happy here. We are all waiting for the day we can be together again. Oh, I almost forgot, my leg doesn’t hurt anymore either. I have to go now. “The Big One” says he needs to take me to meet my Newfy daddy Port. We never got to meet on earth, and he is anxious to see me. I love you Mom and Dad. I am happily waiting for us to be together. Remember, God is watching over all of us. – Brandi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Aug – Sept 2006 Bastille Day (continued from p. 3) Photo by Jose Magsaysay Time to walk. Gina walks Rory, and Charter walks Larry. Photo by Jose Magsaysay Carol Birch adjusts Hoss and Moya’s cart along the way. Photo by Jose Magsaysay David Smith (center) awaits consensus on where to go. Photo by Shelau Howard The Thomases and Sarah follow Gina looking for shade. Photo by Jose Magsaysay Kimie’s Storm pulls his cart, headed for another fountain. Photo by Shelau Howard A few inches of water is all it takes to attract a Newfy! 6 Up ahead! This is it! The perfect spot for our picnic lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewfWaves Tree shade on a warm sunny day, good friends, food, conversations, and Newfies! What more could one ask for? NCSD NEWF BIRTHDAYS August / September 2006 Photo by Jose Magsaysay Might as well scope the desserts on the way back to the car! 8-3-94 8-6-99 8-6-99 8-15-98 8-15-03 8-15-04 8-16-97 8-21-96 8-21-05 8-23-99 8-23-05 8-23-05 8-27-01 Dallas (Barkas) Ami (Schultze) Deacon (Schultze) Naish (J. Anderson) Luke (Forrest) Boudreaux (Geurin) Humphrey (Forrest) Grace (Schultze) Toby (Thomas) Ripple (Barkas) Atticus (Silveus / Dailey) Kiyan (Baloochi) Morgan (Barkas) 9-1-96 9-6-04 9-11-03 9-14-95 9-15-99 9-16-95 9-25-97 9-25-00 9-27-03 9-27-03 9-30-03 Teddi Bear Brody Brooklyn Cimi Nicky Catherine Applejack Bijou Mia Willie G.T. (Allicotti / Lowe) (Mitchell) (J. Anderson) (Apfel) (J. Anderson) (Hill) (McLaurin) (Herrera) (Barkas) (Helland) (Hamilton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Aug – Sept 2006 Newfs at the Fair By Gina Anderson The goats came, the pigs came, the cows, chickens, and of course, the Newfs came to the San Diego County Fair. On a super hot weekend, June 24-25, almost 20 club members and their gorgeous dogs visited with the crowds. Our “Meet the Breed” booth in the animal care center was visited by many hundreds of fair-goers. Children and adults alike all wanted to hug our furry gentle giants. Early birds check out the booth. Larry checks out the early birds. “How much does he eat?” “Is that a black Pyrenees, Saint Bernard, hairy black Lab, small bear, or a cow-colored dog?” “Can they swim?” “Do they shed a lot?” “How big a car, house, yard do you need?” Things inquiring minds wanted to know. This year we were in a new building, supposedly air-conditioned, and we had a double space. We were not next to the adopt-a-cat booth like last year, but the small, furry chinchillas adjoining our area drew a lot of Newfy interest. Didn’t swallow a single one, thank goodness. Photo by Gina Anderson A toddler hugs Mary Killian’s Marina. Many thanks to all the great folks who came with their dogs. On Saturday there were: Mary Killian with Marina, Barbara Schmidt with Elvis, Sherry and Jack Thomas with Kramer, Katie Jacobsen with Angus and Chris Cameron and Ian Cunningham with kids Hailey and Spencer, and Landseer Strider. Sunday’s group included: Joe and JoAnn Wucherer with Sunshine and Reina; Kerry Dennis with sun-streaked Mousse; Joan McAdam with Landseer Bravo; Jeff, Heidi, Miles and Noah Herrera with Yogi; Patty La Pittus and son Jeff with Emmy; Jen and Tim Craig with Mojo and Wallace. Finally, big Newfy hugs go to Joan Hamilton who came one day after an appendectomy. She and Wayne brought GT and new puppy Kali, and they packed up the booth and all the supplies before Larry and I returned. We had wandered off to see the fair and celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary. Hope we can do this again next year and that you all can join us. For Larry and me, it was an opportunity for a “Newfy fix” which we both badly needed. 8 Photo by Gina Anderson Barbara Schmidt lookin’ cute with Elvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewfWaves The Wucherers’ Sunshine and Reina get a lot of attention. Photo by Tim Craig Photo by Gina Anderson Kerry’s Mousse and Joan’s Bravo attract excited youngsters. Baby smiles at Jen Craig as they both pet a tired and hot Mojo. Photo by Gina Anderson The Herreras’ Yogi is content to rest while little folks pet him. Photo by Tim Craig The Craigs’ Wallace loves to be admired. Photo by Tim Craig Wayne Hamilton tells about Landseer pup Kali (see OH WOW!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Aug – Sept 2006 Road Trip! By Chris Ferguson It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … not! We had an awesome adventure! It was the maiden voyage for us with our newest family member, “Harvey the RV.” Set off to see the world we did, with my 5-year-old happily occupied, playing his PS2 games, and 200 lb. Newfy Poseidon sitting between the seats in front of the Beef Jerky bag. It took Poseidon 600 miles to figure out where the air conditioning vent was. I must say, not the sharpest tack on the board. After he “got it,” Possy sat directly in front of the vent for the rest of the trip. Photos by Fergie Sid drove all the way; Possy sat in front of the cooling vent. Anyway, the husband, Sid, you know, did all the driving. There is no way I’m going to even TRY to drive a 31-ft. anything. It’s like a giant earwig! Our ultimate destination was Colorado Springs for a meeting of the most wonderful group of highlanders and low landers in the world: the Fergusons at our family reunion. We alternate states every two years, and it always lasts from four to seven days. It is huge! Lots of girls born in this line; my son Sid Joseph is the last male carrying the Ferguson name. The boy will need to get busy after he gets married (if not before)! First stop was the Grand Canyon. We quickly learned something about traveling with a giant Newfoundland: it’s like traveling with Britney Spears. I even started calling Possy “Britney.” I’m sure all you dog show folks are used to this kind of thing, but this was our first out-of-town rodeo. It was kind of amazing. Sid and I literally stopped counting after the 13th time we were asked, “Is that a bear or a small pony?” The Grand Canyon was of course grand, and wonderful. The rangers were great. I went into the station to ask if I could bring Possy into the area we were at, which the rangers appreciated. Anything paved was fine, just not down the dirt trails. Hey, that was OK by me. A sure-footed donkey he isn’t. After we went back to the RV, got him and walked back by the ranger station, they came out to meet him. Poseidon was really basking in his newfound popularity. 10 Possy was popular with the park rangers. The Fergusons with Poseidon at the Grand Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewfWaves Discovered a couple things about the Grand Canyon and Newfies at this point on the trip. Weather changes FAST. Lightning storms come and go quick! Newfies do not get real excited when lightning flashes, ’cause they are usually asleep. But with lightning storms comes thunder. OK, Newfies just don’t like thunder. At all! I’ve never seen Possy get to his feet ready for … I’m not sure just what he thought he was going to do, but the first time it cracked right over our head, the hair on his back stood up. “Easy killer!” I must tell you at this point about Possy’s porthole, a small window next to the door of the RV. Perfect height and width for him to stick his head out. When the thunder would let loose, he’d poke his head out and bark back. Then he’d turn around and look at me for a reward for telling off the thunder. Such male ego! The “Possy porthole” was very popular at gas stations too. He’d have his head out like he was on duty – please! Free food patrol, maybe. I’ll bet he wishes he hadn’t been asleep when three stray hungry dogs came by at a Navajo gas station. While Daddy wasn’t looking, I fed them all the expensive beef jerky. Hey, I’m a dog lover! And one of the dogs was a mommy. I told Sid when he got back in the cab that he should kiss Poseidon right on the lips for being with us. Otherwise, Harvey would have three Navajo dogs riding in him. OK, I know I need help … Onward to Lake Powell. I was so looking forward to turning small boy and big dog loose there. I learned something about the place. Pretty non-accessable if you don’t have a boat. The few beach camping places were slammed. We got stuck in the loose sand there for a bit, but my wonderful husband let air out of the tires, and away we went. Yes, males can be useful at times! We went to an alligator farm that insisted you bring in your dogs and not leave them in the car. Very cool place. My son loved it. They let him hold a baby gaiter. We saw all sorts of reptiles. Poseidon wanted to go swimming in their fish hatchery. He was unimpressed with the gaiters. The gaiter wrestlers loved him. They said the gaiters would flee from him if he got in their water. “Possy’s porthole” I wasn’t willing to test this theory, but after I saw those huge gaiters hit the deep water when the wrestlers went looking for opponents, I changed my opinion. When we got to Colorado, we stopped at a park that had easy access to the river for kayakers. Like a fool I took Poseidon down there on a leash and forgot the long line. That dog took me in with him! It was cold, really cold! By the time Sid got back to me with the long line, I was pretty much soaked, but refreshed. Possy was in heaven. We also pulled off beside one of the many huge lakes, and Poseidon had a blast chasing rocks we would throw out into the water. Total H2O dog. I just adore this guy! We saw so may beautiful things and places, I could go on and on, trust me, I could. Poseidon aka “Britney“ traveled really well. He adored all the attention. It all may have really helped to socialize him. And we were happy to get home. It was a great trip. We are going to try to do an adventure at least one weekend a month. That’s what life is all about, right? One big Newfound-adventure after another. Until next time gang …… Chris Ferguson and Poseidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Aug – Sept 2006 In Memoriam: Wheeler December 12, 1996 - July 5, 2006 You are in all of our everyday thoughts, from remembering to close the gate, to our walks, to still trying to step over you in the dark when we go to the bathroom. You were so much a part of our family in every way. You were the ring bearer at our wedding. You ate dinner with us, waited for us on the landing, and EVERY time we came home, you were there, wagging your tail to greet us, happy and excited. You gave us unconditional love all the time. Wheeler, we Love You. 12 Jeff, Monica and Ryan Noonan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE EYES of a NEWF NewfWaves What is it about them? Why do some Newfs become so completely a part of us? It’s the eyes. I know this for sure, now that my Carbon is gone, because I can visualize him at will, with one exception: I cannot make eye contact. Even now, if I let it enter my mind, the picture of the way we looked into each other’s eyes, my insides start to dissolve, and I quickly look away to protect myself. When your Newfy looks at you with those soft, brown, translucent, warm, unblinking eyes, and you look back, it’s as if you are both melting into a common soul. The bond that forms over time, when you have really looked into each other’s eyes, is too beautiful to describe. It’s a quality that, once experienced, enriches and never vanishes from life’s consciousness. If I have another dog someday, I am certain I will see behind its own gaze, Carbon’s loving eyes, still watching, still connecting with me from beyond. It feels like an encounter with eternity. Larry Anderson Photo by Monica Noonan Wheeler and Carbon at Del Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Aug – Sept 2006 OH WOW! David B. Smith Is Chosen as President of NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia David with Leighland’s successor, puppy Ansie on Bastille Day NCSD’s mild-mannered David B. Smith may be a superhero in disguise. In the creative world of art and academics his list of achievements reads like a work of fiction. His many accomplishments encompass stellar fiscal management, strategic planning and curriculum development. While serving as Chair of the Department of Art, University of San Diego, he initiated departmental restructuring, increased the number of students majoring in art and art history by 75 percent, added five faculty positions, completed a $3.2 million campus renovation that increased instructional space by 200 percent, and shepherded the development of two new programs: a minor in Architecture and a specialization in Arts, Technology and Critical Studies. He has been actively engaged in building successful relationships with members of the wider art and business communities. As Special Assistant to the Provost since 2004, he has been responsible for a number of university-wide special projects including: building endowments for the arts; chairing the “Global Group,” a standing committee on international programs; formulating a plan for the implementation of new American Indian academic initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences; and the development of curricular partnerships between the University of San Diego and the San Diego Museum of Art, the Timken Museum, and Stellenbosch University Department of Fine Art in South Africa. He has provided expertise in arts programming and development to the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, and has lectured in that country at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University. As an artist, David’s practice has spanned a number of disciplines in the visual arts. Working in public space over the past decade, he has probed the complex intertwining of private experience and civic decorum, and he has examined the intricate interconnectedness of the built and natural environments. His work has been exhibited widely throughout the United States and Canada, where he has completed both permanent and temporary public art projects. He holds a Master of Science degree in Visual Studies, with an emphasis in public art, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University is Canada’s premier university dedicated to advancing the visual arts through education, research and production. Part of Nova Scotia’s cultural landscape since 1887, NSCAD offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in fine and media arts, craft and design. NSCAD has developed an international reputation. Andy Warhol received an honorary degree in 1972, and a year later, the influential magazine Art in America suggested NSCAD might be “the best art school in North America.” NSCAD alumni are among Canada’s most highly regarded artists, gallery directors, designers, curators and art educators. In selecting David as its next president, NSCAD’s Van Penick, Chair of the Board of Governors, said “David has the passion, energy and experience to lead NSCAD through the next stage of implementation of its strategic plan and vision for its future, including development of the new Port Campus, renewal of our historic campus, improvement of support for students and implementation of new programs of study.” Of course we know David and his wife Miro Davis, a practicing mixed-media artist, as loyal, long-term NCSD members whose Leighland passed away last September. We were so glad to see David with puppy Springhaven’s Anselm at Balboa Park on Bastille Day and get an update on the family’s activities. Miro and their two children, Milena, 6, and Sebastian, 4, and Anselm will accompany David to Halifax. It’s only a short ferry ride to Newfoundland, so Ansie will LOVE the climate! David, we know you’ll excel in conquering your new challenge. We’ll miss seeing you around San Diego County. So PLEASE! Step into that phone booth occasionally, don your cape, and fly down here for a visit! –ed 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hamiltons Get a New Pup! NewfWaves We have a new addition to our gang: Springhaven’s Heart of Callista. Callista means “very beautiful.” We call her Cali. She is a pistol and has made herself at home. She is no longer a shy little girl and has come out of her shell. All of our big guys are trying to learn how to deal with her. She follows Truly (Golden Retriever) around and steals her toys. Truly doesn’t know how to cope with that yet, as the boys always gave her their toys. The one she has the most interaction with is Rugby (our Havanese) who she thought was her long lost litter mate at first. He wasn’t happy, as she has about 10 lbs. on him, and the first day he avoided The Hamiltons’ GT poses with his new little playmate Cali. her at all costs. Now the two of them chase each other, play stalking games and pal around. When she needs a nap, she cuddles up with Newfy GT, who is quite accommodating. He is her official protector and takes care of her if something goes amiss. Shade (Golden Retriever) tries to explain the rules. In return, she pulls on his tail. DC (Golden) is just thrilled that another girl is in the house. Amazing, at 141⁄2 years, all he thinks about is food and “chicks.” She has slept through every night but is raring to go in the morning. She also feels I am either a poor housekeeper or decorator. She is always rearranging the rugs, putting the dish towels where she thinks they should be and moving the dog beds. I was in my office and heard water splashing. I got up to investigate. We have a large shower stall in the downstairs bath. This is where the kids’ water bowl is kept with a small bath mat under it to catch any runoff. Cali was pulling the mat from under the bowl to put it in the “right” place. When I caught her, she looked at me as if to say “I’ll be done here in a minute, just need to correct a few things.” As I said, what a pistol! – Joan Lois and Lyric Continue to Excel Lyric and I have been having fun these days. We finished our Rally Excellent Title (RE) at the San Diego Obedience Trial in Del Mar. We did agility at Silver Bay and got a leg in Open Preferred JWW. Then on April 1st at ACSD trial at Rohr Park, she got her third leg of Open Sandard Preferred and a 2nd place to finish her Open Agility Preferred (OAP) title. We also managed to keep all the bars up in Open Perferred Jumpers on May 7th at the Rottie Trial at Rohr Park. Her weekend had seen fairly short runs, as she was breaking her start and being taken off after a jump or two. Then on the last run of the weekend, we held it together and got our final Q on Open Perferred Jumpers with Weaves (OPJW). There were only 5 dogs in all of the Open Jumpers classes that made it clean through the OPJW class, and Lyric was the only dog in the 20” and 24” height classes to do it. I was so proud of her! – Lois Apfel Lois Apfel’s agility champ Lyric (continued on next page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 Aug – Sept 2006 OH WOW! (continued fromt p. 15) The Churchills’ Bo is Still Going! Our boy Bo is still going strong - thanks to modern chemistry and excellent veterinary medicine. He’s lost a little hair due to his Cushing’s disorder, but we finally have it pretty well under control. The problem is that some of the hair follicles died, and the hair won’t grow back. Fortunately Bo doesn’t know he has bald elbows and a bald tummy and a saucer sized bald spot on his rear. His heart condition (cardiomyopathy) and his joints limit his movement somewhat but aren’t bothering him otherwise. We feel incredibly blessed to still have him around at 91⁄2 years. We are expecting our sixth grandchild in December, and Bo is right in the middle of the group at all times. He never fails to take his spot under the highchair when one of them is eating, and it is no coincidence that among the first words of all of the babies are, “No Bo!” and “Down Bo!” to which he obediently responds - sometimes. He positions himself across the top of the stairs when we are in the upstairs playroom so the “crawlers” can’t easily get over him to fall down the stairs. When the grandbabies spend the night, he still does bed checks. What a Newfy! – Judy Photo by Judy Churchill Not expected to live past 7, Bo enjoys his bath at 91⁄2 NCSD Members Participate in Wags For Wishes Event The Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego held its 4th Annual Wags For Wishes, the largest and most comprehensive dog show on the West Coast. With over 1,500 competitors, the event had everything: agility, dock dogs, herding, flyball, lure coursing, carting, disc dogs, Jack Russell events, obedience and conformation. Last year’s event raised over $115,000 to help grant the wishes of children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions. NCSD’s Joan McAdam related a cute story from this year’s event. “One look at our big dogs was enough to close the sheep-herding entries, so we went with Carol to watch dock diving. It was hot, and I took Bravo over to where the final diving competition was about to start. I jokingly asked the guy running the event if we could have a private lesson, and to my surprise, he agreed! But before I could throw the bumper, Bravo raced to the edge and flew into the water! I threw the bumper, and he retrieved it. The packed bleachers went wild, so we did it again!” Wow! 16 Photo by Shelau Howard Sharon, Joan, Carol and Monte visit at Wags For Wishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewfWaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Aug – Sept 2006 R.S.V.P. soon, please! We need a head count for planning. Gina Anderson, [email protected], 760.942.0877 Pretty baskets from last year’s gala event. The basket raffle alone generated over $1,000 for the Newf rescue fund. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please cut and post these events on your reminder board CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug 13, 2006 (Sunday) NEWF RESCUE BENEFIT 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Pam Morgan and Joyce Rowland’s home 5402 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe (see p. 18 for details) Sept 23 (Saturday) NCSD WATER TEST PRACTICE Glorietta Bay, Coronado Sept 24, 2006 (Sunday) NCSD WATER TEST 8:00 a.m. Glorietta Bay, Coronado Test chair: Chris Ferguson (760) 630-9383 Test secretary: Debby Rothwell (562) 936-1259 (see p. 17 for details) NewfWaves Can you help? Humbly but frantically searching for help with the water Test and future Newfy events Are you just dying to participate? Not sure whom to talk to? Just how do you go about it? But you ARE willing to help out? THAT’S AWESOME! You just E-mail that gal, Chris, at [email protected], and tell her you’re at her disposal! We desperately need help with breakfast and lunch set up and clean up for the water test. All costs are refunded, you’re just planning for the count and getting stuff there. “It’s just as easy as that,” as they say. You’ll forever after be on the “hey that awesome person is willing to help out, what a team player!“ list. We need to know who is willing so stop hiding. We truly need some willing do-ers. Questions? PLEASE ASK! –Chris NCSD MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE PAST DUE! Is your name missing? NCSD membership renewal notices were sent out for July 2006 – June 2007. Dues remain the same: $30 for Family Membership (2 Larry and adults, 18 years and older), $25 for Single Membership (1 adult, 18 years or older), Gina Anderson, and $1 for Junior Membership (under age 18). Most members have paid. It’s way Janice Anderson, Lois past the July 1 renewal due date, and our Newfy still has raw spots. Don’t delay! Give M. Apfel, Trent Archer her that full coat in our next issue. PLEASE DON’T LEAVE HER WITH THOSE and Veronica Garmo, Robin HOT SPOTS! Benefits of NCSD membership include the bimonthly newsletter Baloochi, Steve & Linda Barkas, Fred & NewfWaves, participation in working events like water training and drafting, Doreen Beale, Carol Birch, Chris Cameron education in health and behavioral issues, and gatherings for fun and socialization. & Ian Cunningham, John & Claire Carr, Tom & Kookie Charpentier, Gordon & Judy Churchill, Andrea Connolly, Shari Cottrell, Tim & Jen Craig, Jon Dailey & Sara Silveus, Miro Davis and David B. Smith, Dave & Cheryl Dawley, Kerry Dennis, Dave & Adelle Ennis, Sid & Chris Ferguson, Heidi Forrest, Jerry & Sheila Gansch, Kathy Garcia, Chance & Jeanine Geurin, Sharon Gilbert, Michael Goldbarg, Ross Hahn, Wayne & Joan Hamilton, David Hansch, Jackie Helland, Jeff & Heidi Herrera, Charma and Adrienne Hill, Esther Hofer and Jose Magsaysay, Monte and Shelau Howard: and Lauren Howard, Katie Jacobsen, Denise E. Jones, Kevin & Patricia Kelly, Mary Killian, Barry & Connie Kirk, Patty La Pittus, Ryan & Kimie Landers, Peggy Lange, David & Jennifer Laurent, Sylvia Linardi and Chris Wright, Terry Lowe and Gina Allicotti, Bob & Sandra Lyon, Edward & Deborah Malz, Mike & Pat Martinez, Joan McAdam, Petra McAllister, James & Marilyn McFadden, William McKinley, Dori McLaurin, Shirley McLelland, Pat & Ruth McMartin, Kathy and Miel Mitchell, Chris & Natalie Morgan, Pamela A. Morgan and G. Joyce Rowland, Jeff & Monica Noonan, Frank & Pilar Placone-Willey, Jon & Lynn Ringard, Eugenea Roben, Debby Rothwell and Peter Schran, Gerald & Melissa Rowden, Kimiko Saito, Barbara Schmidt, Blair & Kymythy Schultze, Ronald and Help restore our NCSD Cynthia Schwartz, Bill and Linda Shortell, Jon Membership Newfy’s coat! Stahley and Mary Milton, Donald Taylor, Jackson & Please send your renewal form and Sherry Thomas, Perry & Barbara Thompson, Anne dues ASAP to: Warren and Tim Snyder, Eric and Nancy Wolf, Esther Hofer Tom & Gwen Wolfson, JoAnn and 4462 39th St. San Diego, CA 92116 Joe Wucherer, Bob and Sandra Thanks for your response! Younger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Aug – Sept 2006 NCSD Board Members JoAnn Wucherer – President Steve Barkas – Vice President Joe Wucherer – Treasurer Gina Anderson – Secretary Chris Ferguson – Historian Denise Jones – Member at large Edward Malz – Member at large Advertise In NewfWaves!! (760) 751-2302 (760) 749-9454 (760) 751-2302 (760) 942-0877 (760) 630-9383 (619) 504-6102 (619) 668-0514 Full page: Half page: Quarter page: Business card: $25 $15 $10 $ 5 Make checks payable to Newfoundland Club of San Diego. Rates subject to change and approval by NCSD Board. The NCSD is not responsible for errors or quality of reproduction. Send submissions and checks to Larry Anderson at 475 Orpheus Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024. Submissions for OH WOW!, advertising and other contributions for publication in NewfWaves must be received by the 15th of the month preceding publication. Submissions may be delivered by mail or e-mail to the editor, who reserves the right to edit material for length, clarity, content or accuracy. Publication is at the discretion of the editor. E-mail to [email protected]. You may also fax it to (760) 632-2458, or mail to Larry Anderson at 475 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024; [email protected]. Previously published or non-member generated material and photos must include the author’s, publisher’s or photographer’s permission to reprint. Gina Anderson, Editor 475 Orpheus Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024 Ph: (760) 942-0877 NewfWaves NCSD Web Site: http://ncsd.biz NCA Web Site: http://www.newfdogclub.org 20 Our mission as the Newfoundland Club of San Diego is to protect and celebrate the Newfoundland dog as a companion and working partner through fun, fellowship, activities and education. VIEW NEWFWAVES IN COLOR! The electronic color version of NewfWaves is available in a portable document format (pdf). You may download the file from the Web. The Web address is: http://www.thedogpark.com/newfy . Save the file Aug06NW.exe to your hard disk for the current (Aug-Sept) issue. Then double-click this *.exe file, and it will self-extract into the *.pdf file. Start Adobe Reader, then open the saved pdf file, and view NewfWaves in color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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