The Rip Van Wrinkler,
XVIII, Issue 2, May 2014

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Sunshine. . .


"Beauty" by Karen Sahulka


Tutu, running undefested the NOTRA weekend of 4/19 & 20. Mielikki photo

New Titles:

Susan Marsicano’s Fern got her AKC Master Agility Bronze title (25 Qs in Masters), & now has 31 Qs towards her Silver (50 Qs needed). She also got her MXJ title (Master Agility Jumpers + 2 more Jumpers Qs. Ch. Apu Painted Sand RN MX MXB MXJ XF THD CL3 RS-N JS-O SC FCh SGRC ORC SOR CGC TDIA MVB.

Photo with Judge Carol Mount, for her MXB.

Lisa Marshall’s Miranda got her Nose work level 1 title on March 30th, with 3rd place overall out of 36 qualifiers, with combined time for all 4 searches of 1 min 37 sec!! She also completed Level 2 in CPE, & got her CL3-S title, plus more CPE Qs. Ch. Arendahl's Carnival Night RA OAJ OA NF CL2 CL3-S NW-1 VB.
Susan Cook photo

  Wendy Hodges’ Sheila earned her AKC Field Champion. She also placed 3rd both days at the ASFA II in Florida. China Berry Blue earned her AJP (Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred) and Winger earned her RA. Winger is currently ranked #9 in Performance among ACDs (Australian Cattle Dogs)!

Susan Marsicano's Guy Noir got his OFP (AKC Open FAST Preferred) title - Apu Guy Noir RA NAJ OJP OFP THD CL2-H CL2-S CL2-F FCh SGRC ORC SOR CGC TDIA MVB.

Katie Campbell’s  “dear beloved jungle girl, "Naziki" is officially the very first Avongara AKC Champion (albeit a Field Championship). So proud of her and tremendously grateful to have her in my life.” Avangora Naziki SC.

Kathryn Ladick’s Diva finished her FC with a bang, winning a 4 pt major, & the next weekend won her second BIF! FC Jaroufa's The Glamazon at Etowah SC. Rocky also got a point & third place.

Steve Surfman photo

Malley Heinlein's Huck got his NAJ. Dragon House Huckleberry Finn CD BN RE NAP CGC.

Photo by Judy Eckert

The Stewarts’ Gambit and Tempest each earned their Master Courser Titles and  Tempest also earned her LCX and placed 3rd and 4th in the two day ASFA II. 
Tempest - GCH UKCH DC Meisterhaus Neon Nights MC FCh LCX SGRC JOR ORC VB.
Gambit - GCH UKCH DC Meisterhaus Never Winter Nights MC GRC JOR ORC FCh VB.

Kim McNeill’s ZEST! Got her MXJ - Ch Makalika -Jerlin Cherry Pop SC AX MXJ NAP OF.

Chris Klein's Valur achieved his MX & MXJ Titles!

Feel Better:

Karen Christensen's Margot. "I doubt I've neglected to ever tell Margot Kitters I love her in the 4-plus years she's lived here - but I don't think I've had the "committed to your well-being for your whole life" talk before today. She's a sweet, fluffy delight on her thyroid meds, and I'm looking into the long-term radiotherapy alternative so we don't have struggles with the daily pills. Love you Marmar."

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

Deb Joslin's Karly, recovering from vestibular disease.

Lotte Hotaling son. Adam Schaeffer, recovering from an eye accident.


Kudos:

Andrea Stone’s Regan won 2 more Best of Breeds & is working toward her Bronze GCh. We are looking forward to our second CPE trial next month, and she got another leg towards her MC.

Sharon Buehlers's Wizzard won a 4 point major & Best Puppy.

Sue & Bob Schulz’s Kojak won a GCH Major.

Karen Christensen's Rip got some NOTRA & LGRA points.

  Susan Marsicano’s Fiddle won her 2nd Major. In April, she got a BOB & Bred By Group 2 – now has 14 points, with both majors.

Zuri & Paul Mount got their first QQ!! And a Jumpers Q the next weekend.

Brenda Phillips’ Nike, won a Best in Field & a BOB with a GCH Major.

Chris Maxka reported “Our little girl Robin (4 months) has never been outside her own yard... and today she won Group 2 at the puppy match in Harrisburg, PA. “

Yvonne 't Mannetje's Moyo won the "Tulpencoursing" in Amsterdam. Dana got 3rd place.

Susan Cook's Arrow got some CPE Qs. (Photo with Lisa Marshall, too)

Lisa & Joe Stewart celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.


New Additions:

Yvonne & Kees ‘t Mannetje added LOLA to the family - Avant Garde Manominoko.  See the Training page, for Lola’s puppy training.

Kathryn Ladick’s latest addition is Avongara The Game at Jaroufa.


In Memoriam

Our hearts go out to Rose Lorenz, who suffered the loss of her husband, Peter, followed almost immediately the passing of Joe, too. Apu Shoeless Joe. 12/31/99 ~ 12/16/13.


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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