As a breeder I have had several honors and awards given
	to me, and dogs I have bred in the few years I have been
	showing. I am going to take this page to tell of another
	one of those honors and awards.
	On September 27, 1997,  my chocolate special,
	Ch. Heartland's In The Nicka Time,
	was awarded BOB over 105 Pom entries, including 18
	specials at the shows held in North Carolina in
	conjunction with the Pom Specialty. To have an exotic
	receive this was in and of itself an honor, but to have
	had the total support of fellow Pom lovers and exhibitors
	was far more than I could ever have imagined. What a
	great day for Nicky and I, and what a great day for the
	Pomeranian breed!! At this show a brindle went Winners
	Dog also, testament to the fact that quality comes in all
	colors. A statement was definitely being made!!!
	A very special thank you also to judges, Mr. D. Roy
	Holloway from the regular classes, and Mr. Frank Sabella,
	who did the toy group. For without them, this special day
	would not have come to pass.
	Nicky went on to win a group 3 against some of the most
	outstanding toy dogs in the country, cheered on
	by his loyal following of supporters.
	My special thanks to friends, fellow Pom lovers, breeders,
	and exhibitors for their support and encouragement, and
	to those judges who have put up quality Pomeranians in
	any color. For without them, none of this would have
	been possible.  Last, but definitely not least, to my little
	chocolate buddy who showed his heart out for his mom
	and did everything right and made her ooooooh so proud,
	Ch. Heartland's In The Nicka Time.