Proud to Be a Hobby Breeder

A dog is love.

A dog is devotion.

A dog is self-sacrifice.

A dog is valor.

I would die for my dogs.

They would die for me.

Support the hobby breeder.

We care for and study dogs all our lives.

We care about beauty, soundness, and health.

We are the only breeders who care about

Courage, intelligence, spirit, and character.

We are the ones who welcome each puppy

With joy, seeing in the little one a host of

Grandfathers and grandmothers whose genes

Came down to this special puppy. We take

Great care in finding homes for each one.

We are the ones you see at the dog shows.

We are the ones who take responsibility for every one of our dogs throughout life.

We do our own rescue.

Money is not our goal.

We hold the old ones in our arms as they leave us.

We are the glorious past of each breed.

We are the future of dogs.

By Dana Quinncy

Sunday August 15 @ Noon

Long’s Park

Pavilion # 3

(Near the Park City Tunnel)

LKC will provide the hamburgers ,hotdogs, cake and beverages

Members please bring a favorite dish to pass

There’s a concert in the park later in the day

Dog’s welcome and encouraged!

Don’t miss the fun- we want everyone to come!

From the Awards Banquet:

Congratulations to all for their successes!

Mary Lou Strayer: Foxglove's Eye of the Storm, NA, NAJ, NF, OA, OAJ, OF, AX, AXJ,

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Joy Ellwanger & Hank Hillard: Ch. Adare's Top Hat and Tails, Kerry Blue Terrier

Jim & Sue Bullitt: Mowgli's Won-Tolla, AM/CAN CD, Labrador Retriever

Jim & Sue Bullitt: Neverest Chuchendra at Mowgli's, AM/CAN CD, Labrador Retriever

CathyAnn Litwin: Ch. Rockback Swinging On a Star, English Cocker

CathyAnn Litwin: Ch. Rockback's Dangerous Beauty, English Cocker

Cynthia Erb-Starky: Ch. Rockback's Spellbound, RN, OAP, OAJ, English Cocker

Irene Lehan: Ch. Galaxy's Moonlight Swim, Portguese Water Dog

Dale Kramarich:  Ch. Barynuk's Ruby Tuesday, Siberian Husky

Marybeth Acker: Ch. Shenanwood Season of Magic, Tibetan Spaniel

Other Club News:

LKC welcomes its newest member Deb Radanovic. Deb has English Springer Spaniels and her interests are in performance events. Deb was sponsored by Tammy Selka and Bernie Ferry.

Three new board members were elected at our annual awards banquet on June 9. Barry Brunner, Sue Tomlinson and Cathy Ann Litwin will begin their 3 year terms on the Board. A big thank you is extended to those going off the Board this year, Jeff Clinite, Marybeth Acker and Bernie Ferry

The Board appointed the new officers for the coming year. Congratulations to new president Gail Hillard, Vice president Mark Bair, Secretary Tammy Selka and Treasurer Ann Byrne.

Special thanks are extended to Bernie who served as President for the past 2 years. Club outreach was a major focus of Bernie’s term and he did a great job developing relationships with other area dog clubs and furthering the recognition of the Lancaster Kennel Club and its mission to the general public.

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Responsible Dog Ownership Day:

Friday, September 3

Isaac’s on Chestnut Street, Lancaster

Once again, LKC is planning a special event for this AKC program. We’re even hoping the mayor will make a special proclamation!

Several service organizations have been asked to attend.

The club is looking for someone to chair the event and for volunteers to help. Please contact Secretary Tammy Selka if you are interested.

ALL BREED HEALTH CLINIC

SPONSORED BY 
 THE DELAWARE VALLEY HAVANESE CLUB

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH 2010

CANINE CREATURE COMFORTS

81 LANCASTER AVE.

MALVERN PA 19355

(610)-296-8407

CERF / EYE EXAM..........Dr. L. Rubin 

$35.00 each dog 
OFA BAER TESTING............Dr. Ellis Lowe 
$50.00 1st dog...$40.00 all other dogs from same owner 

OFA CARDIAC AUSCULATATION……….Dr. J. Buchannan 
$35.00 each dog 
DOPPLER ECHO ULTRA SOUND ECG...... DR.Michael S. Miller, M.S., V.M.B 
$225.00 each dog (practice limited to cardiology / Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware) 
MICRO CHIPPING, OFA PATELLA, OFA HIP & ELBOW (w/o anesthesia)……..Dr. Steven Prier 
Sugartown Veterinary Hospital (Located 10 minutes from CCC facility) 
Micro chip $40.00.....Patellas $25.00...Elbows $55.00...Hips $65.00  

Pre-registration with payment required BEFORE September 6th 
For more information or to request a reservation form contact:

Marylou: hav2luvem@msn.com (610) 353-1396  Diane: dkoch46601@comcast.net (610) 623-6729 

KENNEL RATE!!! 
The DVHC Clinic is happy to offer a Kennel Rate when registering 

testing with OFA for Heart, Baer and Patella only. Please >email > 
Marylou or Diane to ask for the particulars. 
Please ask for a discount sticker. >Walk-ins accommodated if possible. 
Permission to cross-post 

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A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old)
 
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
 
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. 
 
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
 
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
 
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
 
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
 
He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?''  The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
 
 Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
 
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
 
 When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
 Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
 Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be
  pure Ecstasy. 
 Take naps.
 Stretch before rising.
 Run, romp, and play daily.
 Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
 Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
 On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
 On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
 When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
 Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
 Be loyal.
 Never pretend to be something you're not.
 If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
 When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and
 nuzzle them gently.
 

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

* Reprinted from the internet, author unknown

Dues Reminder!

Membership dues are due by August 31.

The dues reminder card is re-printed below, just in case!

Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc

Membership Dues Notice

Please complete and return with your annual dues of $10.00 per member to:

LKC c/o Tammy Selka, 1818 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602

PAYABLE BY AUGUST 31

Name: _________________________________________ Phone ________________________

List any changes to your roster information:

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□ No change to information

□ I would like to donate $______ to the LKC Scholarship Fund

□ I would like to donate $______ to the AKC Canine Health Foundation

LANCASTER KENNEL CLUB, INC.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

July 5, 2010

Stauffer Mansion, Lancaster, PA

Call to Order: 7:00 PM

Attending: Bernie Ferry, Mark Bair, Ann Byrne, Gail Hillard, Deb Eckert, Tammy Selka, Marybeth Acker,

Hank Hillard

Guests: Pete Byrne, Barry Brunner, CathyAnn Litwin

Secretary’s Report:

Minutes: Minutes published in last newsletter. Motion to accept Mark second Ann.. Motion carried.

New Member: First reading Carol Carlsen, Paradise,PA SC Wheatan Terriers. Sponsored by Joy Joy Ellwanger & Hank Hillard. Second reading Karen Murphy, German Shephards. Motion to

send to membership for approval Mark second Ann. Motion carried.

Correspondence: Thank you from Kpets for donation. Waterfowlers R US seminars on duck hunting.

Letter from Katie Markley stating that we raised $7500 for CHF on the K9 Cruise.

Treasurer’s Report: June Finances handed out. Motion to accept Tammy second Gail. Motion carried.

May Show: Everything wrapped up. Made profit of $1026.84.

Agility: Everything ready. Waiting on overview of site to put together layout.

Picnic: Set for Aug 15, 12-?. Celitc band in park afterwards. Bring a covered dish.

Health Clinic: Kim Hess & Deb Bush looking into possibilities of putting together a health clinic.

RDOD: Set for 1^st Friday in September at Issacs, Queen St. Lanc. Co Sheriff’s bomb dog will

participate. Will do a meet the breeds at same time.

Match Show: Set for SATURDAY, September 4 at Chiques Day Use area. Looking for help with

obedience judging.

Celtic Classic: 2011 All paperwork is in and judges contracts will go out within a few weeks. Having

a meeting July 31 to go over basics. Doing a combined match (Canine Experience) with the

other clubs so that we can meet requirements from AKC.

Old Business:

Shed: Relocating storage unit to Lancaster. Will be doing on August 1, 10:00 Am

Inventory: Finished taking inventory.

Microchips: Hank gave Ann microchips to add to inventory and put in safe keeping.

By-Laws: Almost finished with revised edition. Will re-address with new board.

Meet the Breeds: Lebanon KC is interested in having a RDOD and/or Meet the breeds will be

contacting us after this months meeting with ideas, etc.

New Business:

Pet Expo: Contacted by organizer of Lancaster Pet Expo to be held at Lanc. Co. convention center,

Dec 4 & 5, 2010. Will give us 10-15’ booth to put up educational info along with doing some

kind of demo. Everythiing at no charge. Meet the breeds, microchiping, rabies shots, etc.

possible ideas for expo. Motion to participate by Tammy second by Ann. Motion carried.

Volunteer Recognition: Discussed possible rewards to those who volunteer at the major events. Motion

by Tammy second by Gail to have Cindy Erb-Starkey & CathyAnn research and bring ideas to

the board. Motion carried.

New Committee Chairs: Gail called a special board meeting to be held at the picnic to discuss the

appointment of the new chairs.

Adjournment: Motion by Gail second by Tammy. Adjourned 8:02PM

Respectfully submitted Tammy Selka, LKC Secretary