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Ms. Dennie, who has been breeding and competing since 1986, noted that "the most important thing is that
they (the dog) are somebody's pet, that they give love and receive love."
Though it was 90 degrees yesterday, that didn't stop the dogs from enjoying themselves. Abel, a 65-pound
German shepherd, bit playfully at water as his owner, Kristin Siarkowicz of Long Island, hosed him down in a
kiddie pool.
Staff, including student volunteers from the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities, were on hand to
help out. Next year, the show's fee will increase to $10 to benefit a scholarship fund for those CUNY
students.
Also yesterday, the Sandy Ground Historical Society held its annual festival at 1538 Woodrow Rd.
Attendees enjoyed tours of the exhibit, "Faces of the Underground Railroad." There were also musical
performances of contemporary and jazz as well as a steel band at the Woodrow museum. For children, there
were arts and crafts.
And the Conference House Park hosted its inaugural Raritan Bay Festival. As a nod to the Tottenville
establishment's history and continued mission to be ecologically responsible, the festival included many
outdoor activities. There was kayaking, music, a puppet show, fishing tutorials, tours and an arts and crafts
fair.
Tina Johnstone, founder of Kayak Staten Island, suggested the event. Her organization led a program on
paddling a kayak in a roped off area. David Mills, who is a builder of kayaks and wooden paddles, was on
hand.
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