President Message

December, 1999 Newsletter

PRESIDENT MESSAGE:

I hope everyone has had a great Thanksgiving. By this time, I'm sure that some of you have been able to put some venison in your freezer. The goose season is really hitting full stride, with the onset of winter coming just over the horizon. Yes, it's a great time of year if you're an outdoorsman.

But this time of year is made special by an event that happened some 2000 years ago. Christmas is a very heartwarming time of year. It's at this time of year when it seems most people are a little more cordial and giving of themselves and their time. Christmas trees decorated with our favorite trimmings adorn our homes. Lights and lawn ornaments brighten up our porches and yards. The joy of giving seems more prevalent now than at any other time of year. At this time, may we all take a moment and remember the true reason for the season. I hope your holidays are filled with warm memories of family and friends, and may your New Year and New Millennium be a time of joy and hope.

God Bless and Good Training.

Jeff NPRC December, 1999 Newsletter Page 2

WAY-TO-GO

Carol Lewis and Locy 4th Intermediate Leg at NAHRA Benefit - WR Title! Jeff Reibling and Buster 4th Intermediate Leg at NAHRA Benefit - WR Title! Larry Housman and Nils 1st Intermediate Leg at NAHRA Benefit Sarah Welch and Glory 2 Started Legs at NAHRA Benefit Vanessa Crawford and Ripley JH Leg Evelyn Velez-Crawford and Bramble JH Leg

Remember – please let Larry know of you and your dog’s success. 410-837-5873 or email [email protected]

VICTORIA PEPPER PHOTO Sarah Welch, Carol Lewis and Larry Housman celebrate at the NAHRA Benefit in December

2000 DUES

Just a gentle reminder that your dues should be sent to Karen Johnston as soon as possible, and in no case later than the end of January. Karen’s address is RD 2, Box 812,Liverpool, PA 17045. Notices were previously sent out earlier this month. Remember, if you got this newsletter, we know where you live! NPRC December, 1999 Newsletter Page 3

ANNUAL BANQUET AND MEETING

This year’s banquet and annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 6:00 PM. It will once again be held at the Manchester Café in York County. Please send your money ($15 per person) and entrée selection (Beef or Chicken) to Dennis Weibley, 55 Mt. Hebron Road, Mt. Wolf, PA 17347 no later than January 9, 2000. Dennis’ phone number is 717-266-3963. If you have any door prize donations, please let Karen Johnston (717-444-3691) know as soon as possible.

Directions: North on I-83 to exit 11. Turn right at exit, then left at first light. You will be on Route 181 north. The Manchester Café is approximately 2 miles on your left, across the street from the Sheetz gas station. The address is 4302 N. George Street Ext, Manchester, PA 17345. Phone is 717-266-3887.

SPONSORS Thanks to all our sponsors: Fowl Weather Adventures, Frank Plewa, 1479 Hanover Road, Gettysburg, PA, 17325 717-334-7135 Michael & Janet Billups, 7 Franklin Valley Circle, Reisterstown, MD 21136

UPCOMING EVENTS

The January Training Session will be held at York Co. on Sunday, January 23rd at 9:00 AM.

Our Annual Nest Box Maintenance will take place at State Game Lands #249, Heidlersburg in Adams County on Sunday, February 6th at 9:00 AM. NOTE DATE CHANGE TO SUNDAY, TO AVOID POTENTIALLY ANGRY GOOSE HUNTERS! This annual event gives us an opportunity to help the Pennsylvania State Game Commission better maintain the Game Lands that we all use so frequently, and goes a long way in solidifying the good relationship we have with the Commission. Bring your waders, gloves and anything else you think we might need and join us. Directions: Route 15 to Heidlersburg/Biglerville exit (PA Route 234). East on 234 approximately ½ mile to Gun Club Road on your left. Parking area is 1+ mile down Gun Club Road on your right. The Route 234 exit is approximately 5 miles north of Gettysburg.

The February Training Session will be held in Adams County on Sunday, February 13th at 9:00 AM.

York Outdoor Show Wednesday, February 16th. Contact Jeff or Frank if you can help out. NPRC December, 1999 Newsletter Page 4

HOW TO WRAP PRESENTS WITH THE DOGS IN THE HOUSE - A Holiday Bonus to Help Us Through the Hectic Holiday Season:

1. Gather presents, boxes, paper, etc. in middle of the living room floor. 2. Get tape back from puppy. 3. Remove scissors from older dog's mouth. 4. Open box. 5. Take puppy out of box. 6. Remove tape from older dog's mouth. 7. Take scissors away from puppy. 8. Put present in box. 9. Remove present from puppy's mouth. 10. Put back in box after removing puppy from box. 11. Take scissors from older dog & sit on them. 12. Remove puppy from box & put on lid. 13. Take tape away from older dog. 14. Unroll paper. 15. Take puppy off box. 16. Cut paper being careful not to cut puppy's foot or nose that is getting in the way as it "helps". 17. Let puppy tear remaining paper. 18. Take puppy off box. 19. Wrap paper around box. 20. Remove puppy from box & take wrapping paper from its mouth. 21. Tell older dog to fetch the tape so he will stop stealing it. 22. Take scissors away from puppy. 23. Take tape older dog is holding. 24. Quickly tape one spot before taking scissors from older dog & sitting on them again. 25. Fend off puppy trying to steal tape & tape another spot. 26. Take bow from older dog. 27. Go get roll of wrapping paper puppy ran off with. 28. Take scissors from older dog who took them when you got up. 29. Give pen to older dog to hold so he stops licking your face. 30. Remove puppy from present & hurriedly slap tape on to hold the paper on. 31. Take now soggy bow from puppy & tape on since the sticky stuff no longer sticks. 32. Take pen from older dog, address tag & affix while puppy tries to eat pen. 33. Grab present before puppy opens it & put it away. 34. Clean up mess puppy & older dog made playing tug-of-war with remnants of wrapping paper. 35. Put away rest of wrapping supplies & tell dogs what good helpers they are.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!