ANTA/Past Events/Montgomery, NY
Posted 06/29/08
Mid-October is fast approaching and the 2007 Fall Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Event organizer Cathie Heimbach says that among the changes are:
Another change this is year is an administrative one, in that Sue Owen has generously agreed to be event Secretary ... a decision for which Sheila Foran is extremely grateful. Remember to fill out your entry forms completely and accurately, and get them to Sue as soon as possible. (The event flyer is included with this issue of ANTIC.) Payment is requested at the time you send in your registration, accurate counts for lunches and dinner are very important and complete information on the dog(s) you are bringing helps make assembling the catalogue a much more efficient experience.
Our judge this year is Jessica Jurich James who has both a practiced eye and a wry sense of humor. We look forward to having Jessica with us... and if a few of the puppies that were present at the summer picnic show up in New York, the entry should be a strong, competitive one.
Although our Saturday conformation match is always a highlight, anyone new to Norfolks, or to dog shows, shouldn't feel intimidated. We welcome beginner handlers as well as beginner dogs, and there is always someone available to lend a hand to those of you who are completely befuddled by the order of classes and by obscure sounding instructions from the judge. (Judges at ANTA events are notorious for their patience and kindness to new exhibitors.) ANTA's very own "Steward for Life" Jim Zabawa runs an efficient ring and promises to get all competitors where they should be ... when they should be.
Sunday's field events are always enjoyable, for both dogs and handlers alike. All events are held "just for fun" ... although rosettes are given to those dogs that excel in flat racing ... just as an added incentive.
For anyone interested in flying in to the site, the closest airport is Stewart International in nearby Newburgh, NY. Stewart is served by Delta, Jet Blue, Northwest and US Airways.
October is usually the height of foliage season, and nearby attractions that visitors may want to see include the US Military Academy at West Point and the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in nearby Goshen. The area is also full of small towns, antique shops and other local places of interest.
We are looking forward to welcoming many of you to the 2007 Fall Festival which will be held on the weekend of October 12 -14 in Montgomery, NY.
ANTIC, September, 2007
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