Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Wednesday, April 28, 1976, page 13 (of 32)
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Times Guide South Dade Living
People Places Participation Wednesday, April 28, 1976 Section B
Great Danes: They put on the dog at Spring competition
"They back up, sit on the couch and watch TV. They rob your bed, walk up to the pool, take a drink and go for a swim. And they love kids." Great Danes: They put on the dog at Spring competition By ELIZABETH OWEN Staff Writer What's clumsy, weighs at least 150 pounds, loves children, is fond of sitting on laps and has been known to demolish precious household items with a single sweep of its powerful tail? Often mistaken for a misshapen horse, the great Dane is, according to members of the Great Dane Club of South Florida, the only dog to have. The club met at Gulliver Academy off Red Road Sunday, April 25, for its Spring Puppy Match. Great Dane owners from as far south as Homestead and as far north as Fort Lauderdale brought their pups, aged two to 18 months, to compete. Adult Danes were brought to appear in the Parade of Veteran Dogs and the parade of Champions and Pointed Dogs. Mrs. Collette Jacobson, of the Great Dane Club of America in New York, was judge. Five colors are accepted in competition, according to Don Meddleton, club president who lives at 10505 SW 152nd Terr.: fawn, brindle (tan and black stripes), black, blue and harlequin (spotted). A veteran Dane owner, Middleton knows about all there is to know about the breed. "They normally attach themselves to one person in a family. As far as we're concerned, we live in their house," said Middleton, who owns two Danes, Sultan and Bourbon. "They're fine for guard dogs, except they're not very aggressive. Just their sheer size scares people." Middleton said that Danes were bred as far back as medieval times for boar hunting and companionship. "Actually, it's a misnomer calling them 'Danes,'" he explained. "The bulk of the breeding stock was in Germany." John and Gail Fahmie, who live at 7625 SW 127th St., have four Great Danes. Gail said the dogs are easier to care for than poodles, and protective as well. John is fascinated with their personality. "They're fantastic dogs. They back up, sit on the couch and watch TV," he said. "They rob your bed, walk up to the pool, take a drink and go for a swim. And they love kids." But June Clark, publicity, trophy and match chairman, was more realistic. "You have to love a great Dane to have one," she admitted. "It's not a neat dog like a cocker. It tends to be sloppier because it's bigger. If you have a coffee table, you don't have it at tall height... you have it a little higher or a little lower." June, who lives at 10031 SW 60th Ave., has three of the pets, Angela, Diablo and Cyd. "When one of my Danes doesn't like something, he holds his ears straight out like airplane wings," she said. "Danes are Marmadukes," added Regina Truitt, a Coral Gables resident who handles club publicity with June. 'Marmaduke" is a syndicated cartoon strip with a great Dane as the main character. In addition to monthly meetings, two sanctioned matches a year and a Summer and Winter Sweepstakes Specialty, the Great Dane Club has a "Dane Rescue" division. Linda Gruskin of Hollywood is chairman. "If someone has a Dane he doesn't want, the club pieces it," she explained. "We work with the Humane Society and Rabies Control and we try very hard to place the right dog with the right owner. "We take these wretched souls people have abused and rescue them. The purpose is to have people stop breeding just to have puppies. Saturday, June 12, the club will hold its seventh Summer Specialty and Sweepstakes at Hialeah Municipal Auditorium. Show secretary is Mrs. Edith McHenry, of 6560 SW 96th St. Dane owners in South Dade who wish to enter can call her at 667-2010. Photo by ELIZABETH OWEN Nick Apollony checks "Baby Doll" ...during match held at Gulliver Academy
on the town ... pat gabriel Riviera club turned into island paradise
More than 375 kanes and wahines filled the upper and lower patio at beautiful Riviera Country Club The annual Luau turned into make believe island paradise. Colored, lighted lanterns swung from palm trees and archways while fronds and hibiscus decorated the tables. The buffet table was laden with poi, roast pig, Chinese egg roll, smoked salmon, oysters, prime ribs and salads galore, and decorated with sculptured ice fish. There was continuous music and entertainment by the Aloha Hawaiians complete with a water ballet. Pool side were John and Maureen Kovat, Andy and Jean Spada, Henry and Jean Bryant, Jeff and Bettye White, Art and Julie Engstrom, Angus and Judy Williams, Bud and Anne Eason, Pat and Frank Lynn and Tim and Nanette Moore, tablemates. Barbara and Bill Kent were there, so were Walter and Anna Bell Brewer and Tom and Betty Wakefield. Nellie Joe and Joe Creel and Jack and Enid Denton shared a table as did Royee and Joan Hill, Bill and Nancy Williamson and Judy and Felix Baker. Kay and Bill Stephens made the native scene, last party Bill was felled with virus. Gini and Les Horn donned their Hawaiian outfits as did Audra and Bob Hanna. Eddie and Maria Lopez joined Sam and Clara Williams. Maria took part in the tricky hula line Princess Kaimoi got together and Eddie joined the men's line. As the moon slowly drifted in the clouds, guests were already talking about next year's luau and how big a table they. Wedding bells Saturday, April 24 at the Church of the Little Flower, Marge Hunt was united in marriage to Fred Hortnett. The reception followed at Riviera Country Club. Madelon Ravlin was Marge's Matron of Honor while Fred's brother Bill was his Best Man. Marge confided Fred had given her a choice of five honeymoon spots but she had decided her husband should make the decision, so even as they drove from the reception their destination was a secret. After the rice has been cleared away the happy bride and groom will make their home in the Gables. New arrival The months have seemed to drag for Cush and Darn Lane but the waiting is over and a darling little Taurus is gurgling and cooing for his proud parents. Eight pound Robert Chambles Lane, saw the light of day at Baptist Hospital but is now receiving guests at the home of his grandparents, Dottie and Dick Sena with grandmother Betti Lane in attendance too, and being spoiled by his Aunt Liz. Mother and father are recovering nicely. Italian festival The Country Club of Coral Gables will be going Italian May 8, when Festa Italiana will take over the Granada Ballroom. There will be Italian cuisine, dancing by the University of Miami Dance Group and strolling musician Francis Cantania will lend atmosphere during the intermissions. The Mark III band will play for dancing. You will see the colorful Tarantalla performed in full costume. Chairmen for the this festa are Dorothy and Matt Matturo and Martha and Al DeMarco. Installation time If you haven't made your reservation for the Philharmonic Women's Guild luncheon and installation, better do so, May 7 will be upon you soon. It will be their 11th installation and this year the Starlight Roof of the Doral Hotel will be the heavenly setting. Bobbi (Mrs. Richard) Litt is chairman. Sissy(Mrs. Saul) Kaplan will be 1976-'77 president. Sissy has been down the road before and the Guild knows a great leader when they see one, so she is back again. The Fusion Dance Company will entertain and Caprice will show fabulous fashions. Michele Morgan was one of the wahines who enjoyed the Riviera Country Club Luau. She also got into the swing of things by trying out the hula with one of the entertainers.
Top this with your sundae best
If you put three scoops of your favorite ice cream flavors into a frosted dish, which topping would you choose, Lemon Medley Sauce or Peach Cherry Delight? Either one will change this Monday through Saturday treat into a delicious Sundae. Try another twist on a famous taste: ice cream and melons are a cool dynamic duo. Served alone, with melons, or dressed in its Sundae best... nutritious, delicious ice cream is everyone's favorite dessert. Lemon medley sauce Yield 1 1/2 cups Saucepan, 1-quart 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 2 eggs, slightly beaten In saucepan combine lemon peel and juice, sugar and butter; cook over low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Blend a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. (Do not boil.) Cool. Peach-cherry delight Yield: Approx. 2 cups Saucepan, 1-quart 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Dash of salt 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice 1/2 cup water 1 cup peeled diced fresh peaches 3/4 cup maraschino cherry halves 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice OR 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 drops red food color In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add juice and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add fruit; bring to a boil; boil 2 additional minutes. Add lemon juice and food color. Chill. Makes approximately 2 cups. Ice cream is everyone's favorite dessert