Skywriter
Volume 2010, Issue 5
Sept/Oct 2010
Babes in Skyland
BREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS
www.jerseyskylandslrc.com/BreederReferral.htm
5 YEAR OLD BLACK FEMALE – SPAYED
BLACK AND YELLOW PUPPIES
Born: October 23, 2010
Sire: Shar-Jam’s Power Suit
OFA Prelims Hips excellent, elbows normal, Heart echo
normal, CERF Feb 2010, Optigen Normal, EIC Normal
Dam: Shar-Jam;s Bauble
OFA Hips excellent, elbows normal, Heart echo normal,
CERF April 2010, Optigen Normal/clear by parentage
Sugar is extremely sweet and obedient. She would like to
be the only dog for someone to love and share their bed
with. A place to swim her would be a Plus. Great for an
active, retired couple. Up to date with shots.
OFA clearances and Optigen clear.
Sire: Am.Can.Ch. Beechcroft's Study In Black
Dam: Windwood's Mya
Breeder/owner must place some of her dogs due to her own
medical problems.
Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143 windwoodkennels@aol.com
Sharon Celentano 845-564-6509
sharjamlabs@hvc.rr.com
12 MONTH OLD YELLOW MALE PUPPY - NEUTERED
Born: November 2, 2009
This is an energetic, playful young boy, who loves to retrieve
on land or water. He enjoys being with people and gets
along well with other dogs. This young guy would benefit
from training and participation in obedience, hunting, or dock
diving. He is crate trained and has all his shots, including
rabies.
Sire: Ancroft’s Back To The Future
OFA Prelim Hips Good, Elbows Normal, AVCO Nov. 2009,
Optigen Normal
Dam: HiView Tiffany At Ancroft
OFA Hips Good and Elbows Normal, AVCO Feb. 2009,
Optigen Normal
Ann Degraw 908 362-5514
ancroft@embarqmail.com
3 ½ MONTH OLD BLACK MALE PUPPY
Born: June 24, 2010
Sire: Ch. Kai Den's Power Surge RN TDI
OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Heart Echo Normal; CERF
Oct 2009 and Optigen Normal; EIC Normal
Dam: Ancroft Gentleman Prefer Blondes
OFA Good, Elbows Normal, ACVO Feb. 2010,Optg.NBP
Ann DeGraw 908-362-5514
ancroft@embarqmail.com
The breeders listed in our referral service are
members in good standing of JSLRC, but under
NO circumstance does JSLRC guarantee the
services of said members. The buyer should review
all contracts directly with the breeder.
Full members, eligible for additional benefits, wishing to
list a litter in the club newsletter and on the website must
do so in writing ON THE CLUB FORM.
YELLOW MALE PUPPIES
Born: October 16, 2010
Sire: Sunchase Ania’s Octave
OFA Hips Excellent/Elbows Normal, Heart Echo Normal,
AVCO 2010, Optigen clear, EIC Normal
Dam: Cedar Creek’s Glamour Girl
OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows normal; Heart Echo Normal,
Eyes CERF 2009 and Optigen carrier
Sherri Mattheis 908-689-5865
cedarmarsh@comcast.net
Please send info ON THE CLUB FORM to:
Laura Dedering - JSLRC Breeder Referrals
by email: jslrcinc@epix.net
by Fax: 610-599-7723
by mail: 98 Ramblewood Dr.
Bangor, PA 18013-5601
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2010 – 2011
JSLRC Officers and Board:
Hello All,
Happy Fall! This is my favorite time of the
year and this fall the weather has been just
perfect.
President: Donna Forte
Vice Pres: Sharon Celentano
Secretary: Sherri Mattheis
911 Jackson Valley Road
Oxford, NJ 07863
(908) 689-5865
Treasurer: Laura Dedering
Directors:
1 Year– Donna Sevchuk 2010-2011
2 Year - Laura Muirhead 2009-2011
2 Year – Karen Lolli
2009-2011
Newsletter Staff:
Newsletter Editor and Publisher:
Leslie Plank
Smithtown, NY
631-724-7593
forestwood@dellmail.com
Contributing Editors
and Publishers:
Lisa Grasso
Merrick, NY
516-456-9400
lisag22@optonline.net
Laura Dedering
Bangor, PA
610-599-7767
LauraDedering@epix.net
SKYWRITER is a publication of the Jersey
Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
published six times a year with deadlines on
the 15th of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec.
Contributions in the form of articles, news
comments, wins, litter, and other items of
interest to the membership are encouraged.
Opinions expressed are those of the
individual authors and not those of the
JSLRC either in whole or in part. The
Editor reserves the right to edit materials in
the interest of space, literary clarity, good
taste or timeliness. All deadlines will be
strictly enforced.
Subscriptions are
available to non-members for $12.00 per
year from JSLRC, through the Publisher.
By Sherri Mattheis
New Member Applications
1st reading at the 9/29/10
meeting:
Michael and Kimberlee
Silva
291 Little York Mt. Pleasant
Rd.
Milford, NJ
(908) 996-7766
springdellfarm@embarqmail.co
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Committee Chairs are reminded
to contact new members and get
them involved in JSLRC
activities.
Anyone interested in becoming
a member of JSLRC can contact
our Membership Chair for
procedures and a membership
packet.
Call or write to
Sherri Mattheis JSLRC Membership Chair
908-689-5865
cedarmarsh@comcast.net
Table Of Contents
Additional Privileges
Specialty Report
Canine Influenza
Holiday Party Flyer
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Pg 6
Pg 7
Pg 8
Our back to back Specialties were super and
I’d like to thank everyone for all their hard
work leading up to and right through the days
of the shows. It’s truly a combined effort and
I think our club members do an outstanding
job! Each year our show is better & better,
from the fabulous bagels & hospitality table,
beautiful trophies, fantastic raffle, friendly
atmosphere, great judges and of course all
the wonderful dogs! Kudos to all!
JSLRC also supported the Morris & Essex
Kennel Club show with beautiful crystal
trophies….unfortunately I think I forgot to
coordinate getting the trophies to the show,
so while we had lovely, pressed tablecloths,
we didn’t have the trophies to go on them!
Fortunately we were able to get the trophies
to their rightful owners at the MJLRC
specialties, so it was a happy ending 
Our annual elections took place in
September. I’d like to thank Ann DeGraw for
her service to the club the past couple years
and welcome Sherri Mattheis as our new
Secretary, Donna Sevchuk will move to
Director, otherwise the board is the same.
We do have a number of new members, I
hope you will all become involved in the club,
I know Fran Pidgeon has plans for those
folks interested in Rally, CGC and perhaps
Agility.
Our Holiday Party is quick approaching, it’s
Wednesday, December 1st. The flyer is on
the club website as well as in this newsletter.
Please contact Eve and let her know what
delicious goodies you’ll be bringing…the
food is always outstanding and the music
great! Don’t forget a raffle item and a
wrapped doggie grab bag…one of the
highlights of the night! I’m looking forward to
seeing you all there!
Just a couple other things coming up I’ll
mention quickly. January we will once again
host the Labrador booth at Lehigh Valley’s
Canine Learning Experience. Anyone
interested in helping should contact Sherri
Mattheis. We have also confirmed Sunday,
Feb 6th as the date for our Winter Health
Clinic. It will be held at Blairstown AH,
details will be posted on the website as soon
as they’re finalized.
Well, I think that’s it for now. See you all in a
couple weeks!
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Donna
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Stars of the Sky
Forestwood’s Rox Star Girl
JSLRC Day 1 – 1st Open Black
Sussex Hills KC – WB/BOS
Suffolk County KC – RWB
Westbury KC – WB/BOS
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Leslie
Plank
Ch. Forestwood’s Unforgettable
JSLRC Day 1 – 1st 7-9 Veteran
Select Bitch
Judges Award Of Merit
Best Veteran
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Leslie
Plank
Forestwood Simply Adorable
Pawcatuck River LRC – 2nd AOH
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Leslie
Plank
Forestwood’s Plum Crazy Purple
Suffolk County KC – 1st 9 – 12 Mo
Best Puppy
Breeder/Owner/Handler – Leslie
Plank
Cedarbrook’s Bello Ragazzo
Pawcatuck River LRC – 1st 12-18
Breeder: Leslie Plank, Nicole and
Michael Santamaria
Forestwood Starboard Buoy Oh
Buoy
Pawcatuck River LRC – 4th Ambred
Owner: Lisa Grasso
Branwood’s Morning Mischief
Newtown KC – RWB
Schooley’s Mountain KC –
WB/BOW
Morris and Essex KC – 2nd Open
Yellow
MJLRC Day 1 – 1st BBE AOAC
MJLRC Day 2 – 4th BBE AOAC
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Hallie
Scherck
Branwood’s Peppermint
Newtown KC – WB/BOW/BOS
Big Apple Sporting Society – RWB
Northwestern Ct. Dog Club Inc WB/BOW/BOS
Morris and Essex KC – 2nd BBE
Palisades KC – RWB
Ramapo KC Day 1 – RWB
Ramapo KC Day 2 – RWB
MJLRC 1 and 2 – 3rd BBE Black
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Hallie
Scherck
Branwood’s Morning Sunshine
Of Tabatha
MJLRC 1 and 2:
1st Brood Bitch
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Hallie
Scherck
Brookberry Wagging Wonder RE
York County Dog Training ClubQualified Rally Excellent
New Rally Excellent Title!
York County Dog Training ClubQualified Rally Advanced and
Excellent
Owners/Handler: Fran Pidgeon &
Bill Pidgeon
Ch. Beechcroft Gingersnap At
Hedgelawn
JSLRC Day 1 – 1st 7-9 Veteran
Sweeps
Best Veteran In Sweeps
Pawcatuck River LRC –
BOS Veteran In Sweeps
JAM
MJLRC Day 1 –
JAM
Owner/Handler: Tom and Tambra
Flaherty
Ch. Rockycreek's Delightful
Dilemma
MJLRC Day 2 –
JAM
Breeder/Owners - Gerie, Kathy &
Janice Mines
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BearPaw's Dancing in Black JH
Shreveport/Bosier City Hunt TestQualified Junior Hunter
New Junior Hunter Title!
Owner: Susan Mary Malone
BearPaw's The Huntress JH
Bryan/College Station Hunt TestQualified Junior Hunter
New Junior Hunter Title!
Owner: Susan Mary Malone
Can. Ch. Folklaur The Secret
Garden
JSLRC Day 1- 1st Open Yellow
WB/BOW
3 Point Major
Ramapo KC – WB
3 Point Major
Palisades KC – WB/BOS
MJLRC 1 – 2nd Open Yellow
MJLRC 2 – 1st Open Yellow
Breeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Brookberry's Wish Come True
MJLRC – 3rd Open Black
Bald Eagle KC – 1st Open Black
Back Mountain KC – 2nd Open
Black
Owner: Phil Hess, Stephanie Forte,
Susan Hess
Brookberry's American Dream
MJRC – 3rd BBE AOAC
Bald Eagle KC – 1st BBE
Back Mountain KC – WB/BOW
Owners Phil Hess, Stephanie
Forte, Susan Hess
Rockycreek’s Double Dipped JH
Black Creek Retriever Club –
Qualified Junior Hunter
Central NY - Qualified JH
Central NY - Qualified JH
Central NY - Qualified JH
Golden Retriever Club of Central
NY - Qualified JH
New Junior Hunter Title!
Breeder/Owners - Gerie, Kathy &
Janice Mines
Stars of the Sky
Continued…
Rockycreek's Ringside Rumor
MJLRC Day 1 – 3rd 6-9
4th 6-9 sweeps
MJLRC Day 2 – 3rd 6-9
4th 6-9 sweeps
Breeder/Owners - Gerie, Kathy & Janice Mines
Am/Can. Ch. Brookberry’s Storm Trooper,
RN
JSLRC Day 1 – BOSVSW
JSLRC Day 2 - BOSVSW
Morris & Essex KC – BVSW
MJLRC - 3rd Veterans
2nd Vet Sweeps
MJLRC - 1st Veterans
1st Vet Sweeps
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Donna and Stephanie
Forte
Cedarmarsh's Plantin' a Wish
MJLRC Day 2 - 2nd Am-Bred
Breeder/Owner: Sherri and Tyler Mattheis
Cedarcreek Brookberry Mahogany Storm
ILRC - 3rd Open Choc
Palisades KC – RWB
MJLRC Day 1 – 3rd Open Choc
2nd Brood Bitch
MJLRC Day 2 - 1st Open Choc
2nd Brood Bitch
Owner/Handler: Stephanie Forte, Sherri
Mattheis & Donna Forte
Cedarmarsh's Makalapua
JSLRC Day 1 - 1st Novice
JSLRC Day 2 - 1st Novice
Westchester KC - RWB
MJLRC Day 1 - 3rd Am-Bred
MJLRC Day 2 - 4th Am-Bred
Breeder/Owner: Sherri and Tyler Mattheis
Cedarmarsh's Mele
MJLRC Day 1 - 1st 6-9 puppy
MJLRC Day 1 - 1st 6-9 puppy sweeps
MJLRC Day 2 - 1st 6-9 puppy
MJLRC Day 2 - 1st 6-9 puppy sweeps
Breeder/Owner: Sherri and Tyler Mattheis
Brookberry’s Secret Storm
MJLRC – 2nd Sweeps 15-18
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Stephanie Forte &
Donna Forte
Brookberry’s Just Jack
MJLRC Day 1 – 1st 15-18
2nd Sweeps 15-18
MJLRC Day 2 – 1st 15-18
3rd Sweeps 15-18
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Stephanie Forte &
Donna Forte
Cedarmarsh's Maka Le'a
MJLRC Day 1 - 2nd 6-9 puppy
MJLRC Day 1 - 1st 6-9 puppy sweeps
MJLRC Day 2 - 1st 6-9 puppy
MJLRC Day 2 - 1st 6-9 puppy sweeps
Breeder/Owner: Sherri and Tyler Mattheis
Am/Can. Ch. Brookberry’s Perfect
Impression
Twin Brooks KC Day 1 – BOB
Twin Brooks KC Day 2 – BOB
Bennington County KC – SEL (major)
Tuxedo Park KC – SEL
Westchester KC - SEL
Palisades KC - SEL
Ramapo KC - SEL
MJLRC - JAM
Bald Eagle KC - SEL
Back Mountain KC - SEL
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Donna and Stephanie
Forte
Am/Can CH. Brookberry Bluerock Braden
Bennington County KC – WD
Major!
JSLRC Day 1 – 1st Am Bred
JSLRC Day 2 – 2nd Am Bred
Palisades KC – WD
Major
New AKC Champion!
Owners: Tom & Marie Davidson
Congratulations to all our winners!
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We would like to congratulate the
following members who have earned
Additional Privileges for the current
Club year:
Olin Jennings
Karen Lolli
Dot Martin
*Additional Privileges are earned
for meeting attendance and work
performed during the prior club
year Sept 1, 2009 - August 31,
2010. If active members who are
NOT already on the website
wish to have their kennel name
and information listed on the
website please fill out a
application from the club
website. Members who are
already listed on the website
please check for contact
information in case it needs to
be updated.
Sherri Mattheis
Gerie Mines
Kathy Mines
Laurie Muirhead
Frank Murch
Cathy Murch
Fran Pidgeon
Eve Ragalia
Micki Beerman
Donna Sevchuk
Sharon Celentano
Hallie Sherck
Glenn Cougle
Jennifer Simpson
Desiree Cougle
Patty Snow
Maryann Czerwinski
Submitted by Sherri Mattheis,
Member Chair
Laura Dedering
Ann DeGraw
K-9 Learning Experience 2011.
Tambra Flaherty
It will be held on Saturday January 29th by the
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, at the AG Hall Allentown Fairgrounds, PA. This year’s theme is
Back to the Beginning (Origin, History, Bred
For). Breeders will be available at the booth
from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. to answer questions
about Labradors. Educational material handouts
will be available. We will also have a few Once
again JSLRC will host an education booth at the
Labradors of different ages and sexes with us
for the public to meet.
Tom Flaherty
Donna Forte
Stephanie Forte
Elizabeth Henry
Philip Hess
FMI: Contact Sherri Mattheis
cedarmarsh@comcast.net
Laura Jennings
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JSLRC BACK TO BACK SPECIALTIES
Well folks, we’ve done it again……had a great specialty show. This year our entry doubled from last year.
The weather was decent and the grounds were terrific.
All of this would not have been possible without the help of Laura Dedering who was my untiring backup.
In fact, after four years I am stepping down from the job of Specialty Coordinator and passing it on to
another club member.
I want to thank Laura for all her hard work. Ann DeGraw for her work on the trophy committee. Donna
Sevchuk for her work on the hospitality. Donna was also my sounding board whenever I needed it. Cory
Anger for her fantabulous(is that a word?) raffle table. It’s a lot of work for the two days and trying to enjoy
the show at the same time. Quite a juggling act. Donna Forte who was always there as President I could
call or email her any time of day. She and Steph Forte picked up the slack whenever necessary. No matter
what had to be done they were there to do it if necessary. Our equipment people for setting up everything
on the day of the show and taking it down again and carting it away for next year. Laura Jennings for the
beautiful ring decorations. Mickey Beerman for the grrrreat Brooklyn Bagels each morning and so many
different kinds of cream cheese I couldn’t believe the flavors. Laurie Muirhead for the great job she always
does on the Judges’ gifts. To all the members who stayed and helped clean up our area before they left for
home. Thank you all that is so important to know that you are there to help. .
I also want to say a very special thank you to Cathy Murch for her help all year with the coordination
between JSLRC and Newton KC which was very smooth because of her; and to Frank Murch who made sure
that our site was setup perfect for us and always kept checking to see that we were supplied with whatever
we needed and drove judges and stewards back and forth and anything else we needed.
Thank you all very much. See you all next year………as an exhibitor yea!!!!!!
Maryann
For complete show results and photos go to:
http://www.jerseyskylandslrc.com/EventResults&Photos.htm
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Canine Influenza
by Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM
Reprinted from Only Natural Pet Store
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/default.aspx
Yes, dogs can get the flu, but fortunately not the H1N1 virus that’s been getting so much attention lately.
Similar to the human form, canine flu is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs which is thought to be a
mainly airborne virus, most likely transmitted by an infected dog coughing or sneezing on another. In
otherwise healthy dogs, statistics show that the canine flu is a fairly mild disease with most dogs recovering
completely in two to three weeks.
The canine influenza virus (CIV) was first noted in greyhounds about 5 years ago. CIV appeared quite
dangerous at the time, with many deaths (now known to be due to secondary pneumonia arising from the
conditions in which the greyhounds lived and worked). In the vast majority of dogs CIV produces only mild,
self-limiting respiratory signs: coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and fever, for up to 3 weeks. It is similar to
kennel cough in that antibiotics do not affect the course of the disease.
The canine flu is very contagious; and like human flu, it is most contagious during the 2-4 day incubation
period before signs of illness appear, making prevention difficult. It is typically found in shelters, kennels,
and other facilities where many dogs (especially puppies) are housed together.
A vaccine against CIV recently received conditional approval. However, again like human flu vaccines, it
does neither prevents infection nor prevents symptoms. At best, it may reduce the severity and duration of
illness, and it may reduce viral shedding by an infected dog. Because it is a killed vaccine, a 2-shot series is
required, with 2-4 weeks between inoculations. Immunity develops slowly; so the vaccine doesn’t really
take effect until 3-4 weeks after the first shot. Giving the vaccine after a dog has been exposed to the virus
is therefore useless.
The CIV vaccine is considered non-core, and vaccination is not recommended for most dogs. Some boarding
kennels are requiring vaccination for CIV; such requirements are not based on science, but on fear. CIV
spreads through respiratory secretions and contaminated objects (kennel surfaces, food and water bowls,
collars and leashes), and by people moving between infected and uninfected dogs without using proper
precautions. The virus remains alive and infectious on surfaces for up to 48 hours, on clothing for 24 hours,
and on hands for 12 hours. Good hygiene and isolation of infected dogs will limit, if not eliminate,
transmission.
CIV, like many other viruses, is most likely to infect young puppies, and older dogs who already have other
health problems. The best defense is a healthy immune system—that is, one that is well supported with
great nutrition, appropriate exercise, and good stress management.
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for the
Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club
Annual Holiday Meeting & Party
Wed., December 1, 2010
8:00pm (following the 7:30 board mtg.)
The Parish House
St. John's Episcopal Church
226 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ
(directions below)
All members are asked to bring
a favorite dish for our
BUFFET of FINE FOODS
There will be
LIVE MUSIC
And The
JSLRC RAFFLE
All Donations gratefully accepted for any species!
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"LAB GRAB BAG"
Please bring a $10 wrapped gift
FOR A DOG TO EAT OR PLAY WITH
Please RSVP to:
Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143
windwoodkennels@aol.com
St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House
226 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005-1712
973-334-3655
The Parish House Entrance is on Cedar Street
Located on the corner of Cornelia & Cedar Sts.
Directions:
From Rt. 287 NORTHBOUND:
Take Exit 44 MAIN STREET BOONTON.
Turn RIGHT onto LATHROP AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST.
*Make a RIGHT on CORNELIA ST. (just AFTER the Post Office).
Make the 2nd LEFT onto CEDAR ST.
Building is on the LEFT - You enter from Cedar Street.
Please park on the street.
From RT. 287 SOUTHBOUND:
Take Exit 45 MYRTLE AVE towards Boonton.
Turn LEFT onto MYRTLE Ave / Rt. 202
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST.
*Same as above
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Jersey Skylands Labrador
Retriever Club Newsletter
Leslie Plank
Editor/Publisher
15 Thrush Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
JSLRC Upcoming Events
Dec. 1, 2010
November meeting – changed due to Thanksgiving
Board Meeting: 7:30 PM
General Meeting: 8:00 PM
Annual Holiday Party!
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