The Rip Van Wrinkler,
XVIII, Issue 1, February 2014

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Sunshine. . .


"Beauty" by Karen Sahulka


Congratulations to grandma Lisa Marshall. Henry Rust, born Jan.19th, 2014

New Titles:

Susan Marsicano’s Fiddle got ALL of her AKC Novice Agility titles, with mostly all first placements & fast times. She also got 5 pts. towards her Straight Racing Championship. Also got her first Open FAST Q, with 65 points in 25 seconds. Apu Sweet Baby James NA NAJ NF.

Lisa Marshall’s Miranda got her Open Jumpers title! Ch. Arendahl's Carnival Night RA OAJ OA NF VB.

 Andrea Stone’s Regan got her Grand Championship + her Rally Novice title!  She made her agility debut at a CPE trial & got her first agility ribbons! DC Fopaw's Touch of Evil at Saorsa SC RN.

Roswitha Trautenau’s Malik got his German Championship. Dt. Ch. (VDH) Malik Magoma ti-n Abou Teka.

Heike Föllscher’s Simba (Gandamia Gaiwa Yamaridadi) is now a German Champion.

Brenda Phillips’ Nike, won a Best of Breed & completed his AKC Field Championship, making him her first Dual Champion, & the 4th Dual Champ in his litter! DC Emerant Makindu Heez Got Game BN RN SC CL1-F CL1-R JOR.

Susan Cook's Aubrey, at the end of 2013, earned 3 titles in a 4 week period, & during the middle of this period she turned 12 years old! The learning never ends. (ORT- birch & anise, BN and CPE-CL1) DC Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming BN, RE, SC, OA, OAJ, GRC, ORC, ORT, FcH, LCM, Vet-FcH, CL-1, CGC.

See Page 11

Donna Hess' Doche got her ORT title on the first try!


Feel Better:

Lotte & Ray Hotaling's Aichia, who STILL keeps on keeping on. She celebrated her 16th Birthday!

Natalie & Harry Culver's Kunjo, who has some breathing problems, but now on the right meds.


Kudos:

Sue & Bob Schulz’s Kojak is going to Westminster! Good luck Sue & Kojak! + Kojak is in the TOP 20!!!

Jackie Kerentz Dering's Luke won his first AKC point under Judge Judi Neal at the Valley Forge Kennel Club Show on December 8.

Karen Christensen's Rip got his first GRC point a few days after his first birthday. Go Rip!!!

 Susan Marsicano’s Fern got another QQ and a Third Place in Masters Jumpers & another Jumpers leg + some more MACH points. She needs one Jumpers leg for MXJ & 2 Standard legs for MXB.

Zuri & Paul Mount represented our breed beautifully at the AKC Agility Invitational. See Page 11

The Stewarts Tempest whelped 5 girls & 2 boys, all red & white, on New Years Eve.

Chris Maxka reported “two SunDiata litters this year. Taffy has 3 here at our house, & her younger sister Piccolo has 4 at her home.”

Susan Marsicano’s Liner now has 10 of the 12 points he needs for his GRC + 8 SGRC points. Here's what his BCOA Versatility Certificate looks like.

Wendy Hodges’ Tank! earned the honor of representing Basenjis at the AKC National Lure Coursing Championship. He went Best of Breed both days & then Breed Finalist. He ran with a Pharaoh & Ibizan for Best in Event & did a great job.

Wendy Hodges’ Sheila was Best of Breed, ASFA Region IV Invitational.

Kathryn Ladick’s Diva won a Best in Field!
Photo by Steve Surfman - Diva & Rocky.

Kathryn reported: "Diva had a wonderful time at the Camden Diocesan Charismatic Conference. Since I have PTSD and can't sleep without her (she wakes me up when I have night terrors and dreams) she went as my service dog. She was a PERFECT little lady and oh so attentive to me.

Everyone commented on her and even one of the deacons came up to me and said how wonderful she was when "I RESTED IN THE SPIRIT". He said she was concerned but also that she knew that I was OK. She either sat on my lap or laid on my lap. All through mass she was very content and even during communion she was just as the same.


Congratulations:

Basenji history is made - Renee Meriaux's Oakley is a novice draft dog!Jasari-Sukari Bronco Busting Annie RN SC AXP AJP CA NDD. See Page 11

To: Lisa & Joe Stewart, who are now licsensed AKC Lure Coursing judges!


In Memoriam

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(Affiliate Basenji Club of America, founded 1997)

Officers
President....Susan Kamen Marsicano
Vice President...Lisa Osenni Mackey
Secretary.....Debby Mayer
Treasurer & BCOA Liaison… Karen Sahulka

Board of Directors
Karen P. Christensen, Lotte Hotaling, Natalie Harner, Suzanne Schulz, Tamara E. Allen & Officers of the Club

BCOA Rescue Contacts: Mary Silva & Michelle Voyek

Roy Schecter..Music Director

Rip Van Wrinkler® Editors:

Editor in Chief: Susan Kamen Marsicano

Peon Editors in Chief:

Roy Schecter

Tamara E. Allen

Copy Editor :  Karen Sahulka

Collator in Chief:  Jo Lunetta