.03 HCNC$Committee$Chairs AdHocUniformPrizes SueRaney AwardsBanquet:March2015 KarenBenenati HCNCBreederListContact Open ChristmasParade/Carting Open CommunityService SteveGunther ChatfieldParkLiaison PattiPigeon NCADraftTest SueRaney EmailListDistribution ClubSecretary FacebookAdministrators ClaudiaWalters FunMatch ClaudiaWalters NCAAgilityMatch PattiPigeon HealthClinic Open HolidayParty LoriMoreland MeettheBreed2016 Open MembershipApplications MarkO'Connor NationalAds ClaudiaWalters NCARegional(s) ClaudiaWalters NewPuppyBuyers:Welcome MarkO'Connor FunDayandPicnic KateO'Connor HCNCRescue MelissaSharp NewsletterEditor LynnKitch NominatingCommittee MarkO Connor OfficialClubContact RaymondGunn PoliciesandProcedure BoardofDirectors SunshineCommittee JewelCody NCAWaterTest:July MarkO'Connor NCAWaterTest:September PattiPigeon WaterTestClinic Open DearHighCountryNewfoundlandClubMembers, Summerhasturnedtofall.Thissummerwasn'texactly whatweorderedforwatertrainingbutthedogs,handlers andstewardsmadethebestofitatourseptemberwater Tests.IhadagreattimeonSaturdayandSunday stewarding.ilovetowatchthetestfrominsidetheboat. Itiscertainlyadifferentperspectivethanfromthebeach. Iobservedwonderfuldogsthatworkedveryhardwith theirhandlers.congratulationstoeveryonethat participatedandaspecialthankstothetestcommittee andstewards.weareluckytohavesuchanawesometest andtestsite LookingbacktoAugust,wehadaFUNtimeatthisyear's HCNCFunMatch.TherewerelotsofentriesMany thankstoterridesnicafortheawesomepublicityand mentoringoflorimorelandandmyselfasweco:chaired theevent.thevolunteer stewardswereawesomeandi thinkwealllearnedvaluableskills.weenjoyedtheday andlookforwardtonextyear.thiseventraised$750for clubactivities. NowitisthetimetolookforwardtotheNCA IndependentRegionalSpecialtyonNovember5,2015in Pueblo,Colorado.ItisourfirsttimeattheColorado StateFairGroundsandisshapinguptobeagreatdayfor allnewffanciers.thedayincludespuppyandveterans sweepstakes,breedclassesandbiss,anobediencetrial andaringsidefundraiserforourannualawardsbanquet. Theshowwillbefollowedby dinneratthebuell Children'sMuseuminPueblo.Thisisacateredeventwith anohostbar,banquetandauctiontobenefittheregional. Thereissomethingforeveryonesojoinusforadayof celebration. Sincerely, ClaudiaWalters BriefMessagefromtheNewsletterEditor: PleaserememberthatthisisOURNewsletterTheonlywaytheNewsletter willbefullofnewfynewsisbyyoursubmissions.pleasesendthemto corylyn77@hotmail.comwith HCNCNewsletterInfo inthesubjectline. SendPhotosToo.DeadlinefornexteditionisDecember31st.HappyFall HUGYOURNEWFLynnKitch High Country Newfoundland Club s Newf News Third Quarter 2015
2015-2016 HCNC CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 5 NCA Regional Specialty Pueblo, CO November 14 GeneralandBoard Meetings. 2:30PMatthe homeof MarkandKateO Connor December Holiday Party June 11:00 a.m. Fun Day and Picnic CGC Testing July 24-26 NCA Water Test Chatfield State Park August HCNC Fun Match September NCA Water Test NCA Agility Trial HCNC$Officers$and$Board$Members$ President) ClaudiaWalters719.332.7988 Vice)President MarkO Connor847.757.8997 Secretary CarolJefferson Treasurer LylePayne Board)Member KatieSidesinger Board)Member LynnKitch970.769.3498 Board)Member MattSidesinger Board)Member SteveGunther 2
Save$the$Date$ NCA$Regional$Specialty$ IndependentSpecialtywithObedienceTrial EntriesClose10/21/2015 PremiumListavailableonwww.onofrio.com Thursday,November5,2015 ColoradoStateFairgrounds Pueblo,Colorado BreedJudge:DianePrice SweepsJudge:PamRubio ObedienceJudge:MargeryA.West HospitalitybyHighCountryNewfoundlandClub ContactClaudiaWaltersat:newfperson@mac.com TrophySponsorships: PeggyLange RAFFLE$ WewillbehavingaraffletobenefittheHCNCawardsbanquet.Please contactkarenbenenatitodonateitems,anythingdogrelated,giftbaskets, food,wine,etc.willbewelcomed.pleasedonate,ifyouwon'tbeattending contactkarentomakearrangementsforhertopickupyouritems.ifyou willbeattendingthespecialtyplanonsupportingtherafflewithticket purchases.thankssomuch.let'sworktogethertosupportourbanquetto recognizethegreatachievementsofourwonderfulnewfs. ContactKarenwithdonations.719:661:1566Kirenska@aol.com 3
$ $ $ High$Country$Water$Test$Weekend$ Photo of Mojo jumping to save Matt Sidesinger Credit: katherine payne photography WhiletheseasonwasshortduetothefloodingatLakeChatfieldearlierinthe summer,thereweremanyhcncsupporterswhoenjoyedthecompanyoftheir dogsandfellowwatertrainingenthusiastsatthelakeovertheseptember11to13 weekend.thewatertestcommitteeofpattipigeon,sueraneyandterridesnica organizedapatriotictheme.severalstewardswerehonoredfortheirserviceto ourcountryatthetestweekend.fromthecolorsflyingproudlyoverthetestsite allweekend,toopeningofthetestwiththestarspangledbannertoconcluding theweekendwithafighterjetsflyover,agreattimewashadbyall. ExhibitorsreceivedgenerousentrantbagsdonatedbyPetEmpawrium.Photo contestentrantshadtheirphotosdisplayedallweekendtothedelightofall visitors.entrantsweretreatedtodeliciousmealslovinglypreparedbypattipigeon andcaroljefferson.judgesandrelapeyreanddebbirothwellwerecalmand directoverthecourseoftheweekend,andhcncthanksthemfortheirdedication tothebreedandforgivinguptheweekendtospendwithus.thankstojudge MariaRizzutoforpraisingallourtadpolesandjudgingourall (continuedonthenextpage) 4
HCNC NewfNews Third Quarter 2015 breed tests. Thanks also to Lynn Kitch who donated the newfie coffee and chocolates which were our awards for our veteran newfs. Our stewards were phenomenal again -- they worked hard to provide a great test experience for all, especially on Sunday with high winds and rowing for WRDX Most all of our exhibitors noted that there was just not enough time to get ready for this season's testing, however, each team gave a valiant try and everyone had many shining moments. Moments that jump out include Perrie's solid drop retrieves, Mojo's amazing jumps, Dexter's stunning control at the beach, Vivian's outstanding effort with three drowners in the wind, Ian's steady work saving the unconscious drowner, Ruca's silly non-swim, Samantha's birthday girl great drop retrieve, Odin's terrific veteran performance, Junah's lightning fast underwater retrieves, Winnie's gorgeous jump for the Rescue, Callie's speedy straight heeling, and Sully's perfect Take A Lines. Along with a nice Newfoundland entry, there was also a good entry for all breed entrants- and two qualifiers among our sporting dog friends. (Congrats to Rain on her WD and Ozzie on his WRD) Our tadpole test is always such a hit, and this year we had six new-to-waterwork dogs who gave us terrific performances. Great job Sadie, Choo- Choo, Samantha, Callie, our other Sadie and Butters Our veterans Odin and Ruca enjoyed their outing also. Jackie Upwood and Odin made it clear to all watching that once you have "got it" you can still "rock it" even at the age of almost 12 Our photo contest awarded the "grand champion" photo to Brian Brown, who's entry came from New Hampshire. His newf Skyla's portrait was stunning (photo to the right) Also receiving photo honors were Sue Schneider, Terri Desnica, and Jay Acker. Thanks for entering your photos in the contest, it was so much fun to enjoy the photos along with the water events. 5
At the close of the weekend, we congratulate HIT CH Sweetbay's Sullivan, WD(1), DD2, CD, RE, TDI handled by Patti Pigeon on requalifying at the Water Dog level, CH Topgun's Sweet Summer Rain, UDX, RA, VCD2, TD,, OA, OAJ, DD(2) handled by Terri Desnica for earning a new HCNC Water Dog title, and DanikkRobRoy-Ozzie WD handled by Susan Green for earning a new HCNC Water Rescue Dog title. Photo Contest Entries: TOP:SueSchneider RIGHT:TerriDesnica Bottom:JayAcker 6
MorephotosfromtheWaterTestWeekendinSeptember Tadpoles. Photocourtesyofkatherine paynephotography 7
HCNC Membership News New$Member$Applications:$ MARTIN,JulieandJack 5580S.FranklinSt. GreenwoodVillage,CO80121 c.303:887:7620 jjmartin@comcast.net Sponsors:RonHormandJohnLeVett Welcome$New$Members:$$ KEATS,Alisa&Michael 3063S.OniedaSt. Denver,CO80224 c.404.368.6646 alisa8664@yahoo.com mdkeats@hotmail.com Sponsors:KatieandMattSidesinger$ MarkO'Connor HCNCMembershipChairperson 847:757:8997 $ NCA$Membership$Information$ http://www.ncanewfs.org/mambers/shtml Welcome$New$Members:$$ General BOYLE,Duane&Kate 7550DairyRanchRoad ColoradoSprings,CO80919 h.719:598:0650 c.719:505:4143 duane.boyle@icloud.com Sponsors:KateandMarkO'Connor General HODGES,Chris POBox257 Hygiene,CO80533 c.469:834:5393 hodges.chris@gmail.com Sponsors:PeggyLangeandLynnKitch General PACHECO,Kenna&Amelie(Junior,non voting) 746FriscoCreekDr. DelNorte,CO81132 h.719:657:9021 c.719:849:8380 kennapacheco@fs.fed.us Sponsors:JoyWernerandMark O'Connor
HCNC Rescue Report RescueUpdate Chui,ashewasoriginallynamed,isa21montholdmaleNewfie.HewassurrenderedtoHCNRin thespringandwasfosteredforafewweeksinfortcollins.duringhistimeinfosterchuireceived acleanbillofhealthfromaveterinarianandwasneutered.chuiwasadoptedintoahousehold which,unfortunately,wasnotagoodmatchforchui,thehuman,orherseniordog.onlaborday ChuiwassurrenderedtoHCNRagainandhasbeeninfostersince. ChuiorChooChooashisfosterdadhasrenamedhim(anewstartdeservesanewname,right?) madeanappearanceatchatfieldonlabordayandimmediatelytooktothewaterandworkedoff alotofenergyretrievingthebumper.choochooaccompaniedhisfosterdadbacktochatfield forthreedaysorwatertestsandenjoyedsomewatertimeeachday.choochooalsoparticipated inthetadpoletestanddidverywell.helovesthewater ChooChooisaverysweetVelcroboywhorarelyletshisfosterdadgetmorethantenfeetaway. Hehasalreadylearnedtowalkverynicelyonhisleashagreatimprovementinonlyfourweeks. InadditiontowaterworkthereareplanstogetChooChoointoatrainingclass,gethisCGCand starttherapywork.itcertainlysoundslikechoochoo sfosterdadmayverywellbeafoster failureandchoochoohasverylikelyfoundhisforeverhome. 9
HCNC Rescue Report High%Country%Newfoundland%Club% Rescue% % DONATION%FORM% HCNR is a 501c3 charitable organization Please make checks payable to: High Country Newfoundland Rescue Mail to: Steve Gunther 2600 S. Rock Creek Parkway, APT. 18-103 Superior, CO 80027 Name: Address: Email: Phone: In Memoriam 10
HCNC Rescue Report DidyouknowthatyoucouldgeneratefundsforHighCountryNewfoundland RescuesimplybyshoppingatAmazon?Ifyoushoponamazon.compleasestart yourshoppingexperiencewww.smile.amazon.com.itissimpletopickthe charityofyourchoice,highcountrynewfoundlandrescueofcourse.fromthat pointontheamazonsmilefoundationwilldonate0.05%ofallyoureligible purchasestohighcountrynewfoundlandrescue.thereisnocosttoyouand AmazonSmiledoesnotaffectyourshoppingexperience.Youwillretainyour AmazonPrimemembershipadvantages.Nowthat ssomethingtosmile ABOUT Questions?ContactSteveGunther 11
WagsandBrags On$April$12th,attheTerry:AllKennelClubHayteeandJourney'sHizzoner MisterMayor,Daley,wasWD/BOWfora3pointmajor. On$September$5th,atEvergeenKennelClubHayteeandJourney'sHizzoner MisterMayor,Daley,wasWD/BOWfor2points. On$September$20,atArapahoeKennelClubHayteeandJourney'sHizzoner MisterMayor,Daley,wasWD/BOWforanother3pointmajor. Submittedby:MarkO Connor 12
WagsandBrags Dexter ChHoneyLanesASliceofLifeonHeavySeasCDCGCfinishedhis championshipatthegreeleykennelclubshowwithhisthirdmajoron SaturdayAugust15th2015andonSundayAugust15thhetookbestof breed. Submittedby:KatieSidesinger 13
Seabrook'sBigCityGirlatKirenska~"Hollywood"wasWB,BWandBOSover multiplebitchspecialsfromthepuppyclassattheevergreenkcshow. Submittedby:KarenBenenati "Thor"~Trinity Cove'sThor'sThunder atkirenskawaswd atarapahoekc Submittedby:Karen Benenati 14
Believe~SilverGCHCHKirenska'sThePolarExpress InJulyhewasawardedGroup2attheRoaringForkKCShow AttheIABCAshowinAugustBelievewasawardedhisInternational Championship,1RBIS,4BredbyBIS,3BISandtheGrandSiegerAward. InSeptemberattheGrandValleyKCShowhewasawarded2BOBs,2NOHSBOBs, annohsgroup4andannohsgroup1. Believeiscurrentlythe#1NewfintheNOHS,andisrankedintheTop20inboth BreedandAllBreedPoints. Sumittedby:KarenBenenati 15
WagsandBrags On9:11,duringthe2015OldWestNewfoundlandClub swatertest,ch ThunderRoll scgc,bn,rn,ddearnedhiswaterdogtitlethoris6½ yearsoldand,alongwithhislittermate,magnum,thetaylor sfirst Newfies.ThorwasalwaysawaterdoginPatty sheart,itjusttookthose6½ yearstotrainpattytogethimtohisfullpotential Submittedby:PattyHall:Taylor Pattyand Barky waiting theirturn. Mike&Patty,Thorand thejudges,bethany KargerandRonHorn. 16
Heaven is the place where all the dogs you ve ever loved come to greet you TimbermistsLandOSkyBlueWater(Gitche)July29,2006:August15,2015 WhoeverwrotetheNewfoundlandbreedstandardmusthavehadGitcheinmindbecauseshewasthevery definitionofsweetness.shelovedeveryoneshemet.gitchewasbornnorthofduluth,minnesotanotfar fromtheshoresoflakesuperior.nativeamericanscalledlakesuperiorgitchegumee.hercallnamewas meanttohonorherorigin.gitcheaccompaniedmewhenimovedfromwisconsintocoloradoin2010. GitchewasmyfirstNewfieandinher nineyearsshegavemesomanygreat memories.besidesminegitche touchedmanyheartsinherlife. GitchewasaCraigHospitaltherapy dogandalsomadetwiceweeklyvisits tobearcreekelementaryschoolin Bouldersothestudentscouldreadto her.shewouldhavebeenpartofthe caninetherapydogprogramatdenver InternationalAirport.Shelovedkids andwasagreatbreedambassadorat parades,cartingandothereventsin bothminnesotaandcolorado. Gitchehadatoughlastfewmonths, butsheneverlosthersweetnessand gentleness.gitchepassedpeacefullyonaugust15thaftera morningofpeanutbutter,layingintheshady grass,gettingsomelovefromtheneighborgirls,andapawbender. Inadditiontothememoriesshefilledmyheartwithsomuchlove.Gitchewasmyrock,myconstantsource ofsupportandacceptance.thankyoutonancyjohnstedforbreedingsuchasweet,gentle,beautifulgirl.i hopeiwasworthy. 17
Blue 9/28/2010:9/25/2015 OurbelovedBluepassedawayfromlymphoma.Trulyagiantandawarrior. Nohedidn'twinawards,havetitles,butruledourliveswiththemostloving heart.helovedwalks,hispoolandhelpingbarbeque.heissomissed,our heartsareempty.loveyoubigguy.onthewingsofangels... Submittedby:AnniePhelps 18
Iwouldliketosendoutahugethankyoutoalltheclubmemberswhosentme cardsand/orflowersorstoppedbytovisitmewhileiwasinthehospitalfor7 weeks. MyfamilyonlyrecentlyshowedmephotosofwhatIlookedlikewhileIwasinICU andsharedwithmethatatthattimethedoctorstoldmyfamilythattheyonly gavemea20%chanceofsurvival.however,iamhomewithmynewfsand doingverywell.iamconvincedthatalltheprayersandwellwishesmadea difference.abigthankyoutoeveryone Newfondly,LindaRoser Submit your brags, photos, & corrections with HCNC Newsletter Info in the subject line to the Newf News Editor: Lynn Kitch corylyn77@hotmail.com Deadline for 1st Quarter 2016 HCNC Newsletter is December 31 st. Interested In A Newfoundland Puppy? Looking for a Breeder? - Contact the NCA Breeder Referral Hotline call 1-866-NCA-NEWF (1-866-622-6393) between 9AM and 9PM Eastern ncanewf@comcast.net HCNC Rescue is now a 501c3 and donations are tax deductible. The donations need to be made out to the High Country Newfoundland Rescue Inc and not the club. Any checks made out to the club will not be tax deductible. Contact Melissa Sharp with any questions melissa@newmexiconewfs.com 19