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February 2011 Volume 4 Issue 2 www.cpgreaterswiss.com

What’s Inside

New Year’s Bash 1

Weight Pull Competition 3

January Jump Start Hike 4

PA Hunt Country Hike 5

Update from Chile! 7

Upcoming Events 7

Brags 8

Mailbarks 8

Kids Baroo! 9

Order Form 10

Membership Form 11

All-Breed Weight Pull February 5th

Stuarts Draft, VA

Indoors; wheels on carpet

9:00-10:30 AM weigh-in

10:30 handlers’ meeting; 11:00 start Pull

Contact: Jenna Starr

See flyer page 2

Pack Hike March 19

(March 26 bad weather)

Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC

Approval Pending

8:00 AM weigh-in

8:30 start hiking

Contact: Leigh Poole

New Year’s Party! Year of the Rabbit (Hu Bai He 虎百合)

Chesapeake and Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

New Year’s Party Photographer Kris Featheringham

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All Breed

Weight Pulling

Competition!!

When: Saturday, February 5 9:00-10:30 AM Weigh-in 10:30 AM Handlers’ Meeting 11:00 AM Pull starts

Where: The Power House, 3988 Stuarts Draft Hwy, Waynesboro, VA

Cost: $15 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog

Prizes: Trophy for Most Weight Pulled and Most Weight Pulled Per Pound of Body Weight. Ribbons for 1st — 4th place in each weight class

Wheels on carpet pull Follow GSMDCA Rules and Regulations Indoor track—so it is rain (snow) or shine

We had a ton of fun at the C&P Fun Day, so join us for more fun!!!!

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Questions?? Please email jennasstarr@hotmail.com Also we would like you to email if you think you will be attending and how many dogs you think you will bring as we would like to get a head count of how many dogs we may have. Thank you!

We hope to see you there!

January Jump Start Hike By Andrea Lage

Given the cars in the parking lot, there was fair warning

that at least a couple of Swissies might be found on the

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail on January 1st of this year.

In fact, there were 6 to be seen along a 5.3 mile stretch

of the trail from Shippensburg to Oakville, PA. Despite

forecasts for rain, we had 7 people and 6 Swissies turn

out for the second annual January Jump Start hike that

started an hour early in order to try to increase our

chances of staying dry. Luckily the rain never material-

ized and we had a relatively warm and dry hike that day.

Jenna won the award for willingness to hike on the least

sleep. Reports were that she was the only one of us to

ring in the New Year as well as several of the early hours

of that day. Distance awards go to Nancy and Julie

(Comer) who drove up from Charlottesville, VA as well

as to Dave who came over from New Jersey. Al, Jenna's

dad, won the best Dad award hands down for coming

two years in a row without even having a dog involved.

Now that is a dedicated Dad!

As for the dogs, all hiked enthusiastically and some with

awesome vocalizations of their pleasure. Izzy completed his last leg towards his NWPD title and

thus, along with Jenna, deserves congratulations; Sirius and Nancy completed a leg toward Sirius'

NWPD title; Delia with Dave and Abbey with Christopher earned WPD legs; Porter accompanied

by Andrea earned another leg toward his WPDX title; and George with Comer finished their first

ever 10+ mile hike. All dogs and their handlers deserve recognition for completing more than 10

miles on the very first day of the year. Hopefully it was just the beginning of a terrific year of hik-

ing.

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PA Hunt Country Hike By Doreen Holly

On the weekend of November 20th and 21st eight teams

completed two back to back legs. The weather was

sunny and chilly, and quite glorious if you would ask any

of the Swissys. They walked at a relatively quick clip,

tails wagging the entire time. In fact, many of us humans

had a hard time keeping up with our dogs☺

On Saturday the hike took place at The Laurels, a beau-

tiful preserve in Unionville, PA. The trails are wide and

manicured. It allowed for much camaraderie and just

general fun. We had a long break at one of the two his-

torical covered bridges located on the site. After the hike

we shared lunch at the supposedly haunted Stottsville Inn. No apparitions decided to join us.

Many decided to go to Doreen Holly’s house to let the dogs romp and

play. Some were able to stay for dinner. We enjoyed several more bever-

ages, and listened to Gilbert Campbell (our videographer and friend) dem-

onstrate his numerous animal calls.

One brave couple, Kathy and Kevin, chose to camp out on the hill. Not

only did their dog, Delilah, keep them warm, but she proudly protected

them from the coyote outside their tent. Kathy knew what it was because

she recognized the sound from earlier and caught a glimpse of it as it

made a silhouette on the tent’s wall.

The next morning we shuttled cars to The Whip Tavern, our ending destination. This walk had a few

more hills, but still had wide paths. We created quite a stir at our big break. We stopped at St. Mala-

Pictured from left to right: Kathy Scarfstein and Delilah, David Rose and Delia, Christopher Woltemade and Abbey, Andrea Lage

and Porter, Susan Ottolini and Captain, Kevin Scharfstein and Tallulah, Doreen Holly and Rhea, and Nancy Jones and Titan.

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chi’s Church. It’s the oldest Catholic mission church still

in use in southeastern PA. Mass was just letting out, and

we began the last leg of our journey.

Since Captain and Titan were completing their titles, they

led us into the homestretch. The dogs retired to our vehi-

cles, and we retired to the Irish pub to enjoy some more

laughs and pints before heading home.

Working Towards NWPD:

Angelswissys' Dear Abbey CGC “Abbey”

Cherished Caramel Chew Chew TT “Delia”

Contessa Delilah of Stoney Acres “Delilah”

Stoney Acres Claddaugh Rose CGC “Tallulah”

CH Stoney Acres Delilah’s Rhea Sunshine RN CGC

PAWS Therapy Dog “Rhea”

Completing NWPD:

Stoney Acres Captain Jack NWPD “Captain”

CH Seavaridge’s Victorious Titan CD RE CGC NWPD

PAWS Therapy Dog “Titan”

Working Towards WPDX:

Trout Creek's Isle Royale, CGC, RN, WWD, WPD “Porter”

Susan Ottolini and Doreen Holly would like to give a heartfelt thanks

to Kevin Scharfstein and Nancy Jones for handling Tallulah and Ti-

tan. It takes a special friend to walk sixteen miles for fun!

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Upcoming Events

February 5—Weight Pull

Stuarts Draft, VA

Contact Jenna Starr for details

March 19—Pack Hike

Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC

Contact Leigh Poole for details

April 2—Draft Clinic

Jan and Hugh Collins’ Farm

Westminster, MD

Contact Mary Jo Rasmussen

April 2 & 3—Pack Hike

Michaux Forest

South Central PA

Contact Andi Lage for details

April 16—Supported Entry

Harrisburg, PA

May 1st—Pack Hike

Rain date-May 8th

Perkiomen Trail, Montgomery, PA

Contact David Rose for details

May 14 & 15—Draft Trials

Jan and Hugh Collins’ Farm

Westminster, MD

August 13, 14—Supported Entries

Carolina Cluster

Greensboro, NC

September 30—October 2, 2011

Specialty & Supported Entries,

Herding, Picnic, Educational Semi-

nar, Millwood, VA

October 16-21, 2011—National

Specialty, Clemmons, NC

Update from Chile!! By Susie Fuquea I hope you all had great holidays.

Emmett and Riley are well. We've settled into a new, Swissy-sized

house with a big fenced yard for them. It is wonderful to have a

yard...finally. Riley is just a sweetheart and Emmett is just the big

goofy boy he was when we left. Folks that live and work in the

compound where we live get a kick out of watching us walk.

Emmett made his first bunny kill the other night. We had a couple

of baby bunnies living under the porch and one came into the

yard. Emmett, who is not the fastest boy, managed to catch it. He

didn't shake it, but he did pick it up a couple of times before I got

him to let it go. It ran off and was found dead the next morning.

There are some cute bunnies here, but let's just say I'm not too

upset that there is one less bunny helping itself to the "salad bar"

in front of the house.

I've attached a photo of Emm and Riley in front of the Gemini

Observatory sign. This is where Nancy works.

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C & P Club Member BRAGS!

Andi Lage and Porter complete 500 HIKING MILES!! They broke the pedometer on this feat!

The Mailbarks OK so I haven't quite finished my cart. I have to finish var-nishing it but I have to wait till it gets warmer outside. I started in the house but made Darlene and I sick from the fumes. Oops!!! Once I get it varnished I will put it back together for real and put the wheels back on. I think it came out pretty good for the most part. When you get close to it you will be able to see all the cat hair I painted into it. Hee, hee, hee

Tracy and Darlene

Here is just a little video of dinner time for Annabelle and Conrad at the Snider house! I had to do a little test upload to youtube for one of the classes I'm taking, and of course I used the doggies! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqwZ5XlQApY

Kelli and Casey

Welcome River Bullock to the C & P Club!

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A big welcome to Sprite Fletcher!!

Kids BAROO!

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Connect the dots!!

Please print and mail this form, along with a check, made payable to C & P GSMDC to:

Jenna Starr-Farling 5604 Morning Gate Ct. New Market, MD 21774

jennasstarr@hotmail.com

443/878-3833

Shipping/Handling = $5 orders under $100; $10 orders over $100

*No shipping charge on “patch only” order

Short Sleeve shirts are available in S, M, L, XL, and 2XL in tan, green, yellow, and blue

Long Sleeve Shirts are available in L and XL in blue, maroon, and military green (there are limited quantities of this NEW color)

**Please email me at jennasstarr@hotmail.com for availability of size and color of shirts or provide a 1st choice and 2nd choice

Name

Address

E-mail Phone

Item Price Size/Color Quantity Total

**Short sleeve tee-shirt

$15.00

**Long sleeve Tee-shirt

$20.00

*Patch $5.00 NA

Nylon Collar $15.00 NA

Blue Food Bag $25.00 17.5” H x 13.5” D

Subtotal

*Shipping & Handling

TOTAL

Order Form

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Chesapeake & Potomac (C & P GSMDC) GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB

Application for Membership

NAME(S)________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE_________________________ ___CELL PHONE__________________________

Allow contact information to be posted in club directory? Yes No

Registered Name of GSMD Call Name Registration# Breeder Name Date of Birth

Please check all that apply:

Breeder (registered a litter within past 3 years)

Exhibitor (handled dog at AKC event within past 2 years)

Dog Owner (of AKC registered dog)

Judge (AKC-licensed judge)

I (We) agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of this Club and the rules of the American Ken-nel Club. ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date Yearly Membership Fees are $35 for Family Membership, $25 per Individual Member. While mem-bership is unrestricted as to residence, the C & P GSMDC strongly encourages members outside of the Club’s geographical area (DC, DE, MD, Eastern PA, VA) to apply for Associate Membership. Those who wish to learn more about the GSMD but do not own a GSMD may join as an Associate Member. Associate Membership Fees are $35 for Family Membership, $25 per Individual Member. Associate members are not able to vote or hold office in the C & P GSMD Club.

Please let us know what events you would like C & P to provide and how you would like to support the club. Also, add any additional information you’d like to share about yourself and/or your dogs. This is YOUR club--let us know what you’d like to do!

BBQ’s, parties, etc. Conformation Agility

Obedience/Rally Dog show help Weight pull

Breed information Health issues Packing

Write Newsletter articles Drafting Rescue

Serve on board Herding Therapy

In what ways would you like to volunteer for the club:

Please send a check payable to the C & P GSMD Club along with this application to the Mem-bership Chairperson, Phyllis Walker, 5933 Sixth Street, Falls Church, VA 22041

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