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Pyr-A-Scoop
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Winter, 2009
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by Penny Pyrbred
It has been so long since the last newsletter that Penny has misplaced her notebook with all the latest gossip. So she will try to fill her readers in with some of the outstanding items from memory.
September 13th brought our 20th Anniversary Regional Specialty in Macungie. We had good weather and an impressive turnout, including Penn-Dutchies and lots of out-of-town guests. Penny is virtually certain Blitz Polichetti took High in Trial in obedience, and he has racked up an impressive list of other titles and awards.
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Jeanne-Anne and Blitz Polichetti.
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The Pyrs were judged by Penn-Dutch founding member, Whit Coombs. Back at the pavilion Whit checked out the form of some of the 2-D Pyr lawn ornaments.
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Whit Coombs checks out Pyr ornaments.
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On October 18th Penn-Dutchies participated in the first annual "Pyrtoberfest" (formerly the fall Walk-in-the-Woods) at Beltzville State Park. There was lots of food, scenic walks, and time to relax and socialize.
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Penn-Dutchies enjoy Pyrtoberfest.
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On November 23rd, Penn-Dutch people and their Pyrs wowed the crowd at the Hatboro Holiday Parade (see article in this issue).
December brought the always-popular Holiday Party at the Kiwanis Lodge in Lancaster Central Park. People and Pyrs had a great time, with lots of Holiday goodies finding their way into us Pyrs.
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Emily, Fifi & Gigi Rievaulx join Chic & Kane
Gottesman by the fire.
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Kathy Gress helps Kayla model
her holiday finery.
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Penny missed the Canine Learning Experience in January, but she understands that the Penn-Dutch Pyrs and their people dazzled the crowd as usual.
Sadly with this issue we must say goodbye to some Penn-Dutch Pyrs. Since the last issue, the Bechtels have lost Chip, Lacey and Malachi. We extend our sympathy to the Bechtel family for their loss. These wonderful animals will be missed by Pyrs and people alike.
The Skorups have experienced a bitter-sweet time since our last issue. Bonnie Skorup earned her CD title and Merlin achieved an advanced Rally title and placed in his class at the Regional Specialty (see photo below). Unfortunately, Merlin suddenly developed health problems and had to make the trip to the Rainbow Bridge in December. Merlin was a special friend and sometimes escort for Penny, and she will miss this lovable guy more than most. Our sympathy to Judy, Dianne and Bonnie.
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Judy (R) and Merlin Skorup in happier times at the Regional.
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Coming up at the end of February, we will have a very informal picnic at the home of Emily Rievaulx (see details elsewhere in this issue). Penny hopes to see lots of her friends at this laid-back event.
Then on March 14th we have the Club's Annual Meeting at the home of the Skorups. Please note that this is a rare people-only event (Penny will get the scoop from Bonnie Skorup later). It is very important for members to come out and help plan the Club schedule for 2009.
See you soon.
