The Rip Van Wrinkler,
XIX, Issue 1, February 2015

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Sunshine. . .


"Beauty" by Karen Sahulka


Moving Dennis' boat.

New Titles:

Susan Marsicano’s Scarlet became the FIRST BCOA Versatile Basenji Elite.  FC Apu PINache RN NA NAJ NF RS-N SC THD FCh SGRC2 SORC JOR CGC TDIA (Ranked 50 or above in the Top Dogs All Breed Lifetime SGRC and Ranked in top 50 All Breed Lifetime SORC). She got an Open Jumpers leg, with a first place.

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

Karen Christensen’s Rip got his GRC– Gazehoud Racing Championship. Apu Richard Parker JC GRC ORC JOR. He ran second the entire weekend of LVCC’s Dec. meets.

Susan Marsicano’s Fiddle got her AKC Open Standard Agility title + her Open FAST Title, & her GRC, & she is now a BCOA Versatile Basenji Excellent.  CH Apu Sweet Baby James OA NAJ OF GRC VBX.  She has 2 legs towards her OAJ, too.

Yes, I know she looks miserable. tsk

Susan Cook’s Arrow qualified for his BCOA Master Versatile Basenji title. DC Tammen's Can't Touch This BN RE SC OA OAJ CGC GRC ORC NW1 MVB.

Renee Meriaux’s Oakley got her BCOA Versatile Basenji title. Jasiri-Sukari Bronco Busting Annie RN SC AXP AJP CA NDD.

Barb Kunze’s Jamani got his BCOAVersatile Basenji Started title. Am/Can/ Int'l/Nat'l Ch Taji's Midnight Express RN NJP NAJ TBAD TGI TIAD TB2 CGC.

Brenda Phillips’ Nike got his Grand Championship, & his GRC. BIF GCh DC Emerant Makindu Heez Got Game BN RN SC CL1-F CL1-R JOR RATI GRC. He won a Best in Specialty Show!

Susan Marsicano’s Fern got her MJB title, + some more MACH points & QQs & her first QQQ.  CH Apu Painted Sand RN MX MXB MXJ MJB XF THD CL3 RS-N JS-O SC FCh SGRC ORC SOR CGC TDIA MVB.

The Stewart’s Trog got his Pack Dog title. FC Apu Tri Roo of Ganesa RN MC THDN JOR ORC GRC FCh PD Cadet Scout.

The Stewarts’ Tempest got her Pack Dog title. GCH DC UCH Meisterhaus Neon Nights MC LCX SGRC JOR ORC PD Cadet Scout FCH VB.

The Stewart's Gambit got her Pack Dog title. GCH UCH DC Meisterhaus Never Winter Nights MC GRC JOR ORC PD Cadet Scout FCh VB.

The Sewarts Xander got his Pack Dog title. DC Meisterhaus Deal or No Deal MC RN LCX GRC SOR ORC PD Cadet Scout LCM VB.

Wendy Hodges Tank! went 4 out of 4 qualifying rounds in his quest for a Rally Novice Title. "He scored 94, 95, 72 and 93. I had low expectations, and thought we would be the "class clowns." Boy, was I in for a surprise!"MBIF FC Tank! MC LCX2 FCh RN.


New Addition: Linda Butterworth added little Leena to the family.

Kudos:

Zuri & Paul Mount were the top basenji at the AKC Invitational. They got some more QQs, too, including 3 in a row!

Yvonne ‘t Mannetje’s Dana won, again, the Holland Coursing Cup for the basenji females, in her last official racing season. Moyo won again for the basenji males. For this prize you have to qualify by number of coursings you joined, points etc.

Susan Marsicano’s Liner ran undefeated for both days at the LVCC LGRA meets in December.  He now has 29 of the 30 points needed for his SGRC. He made his agility debut, too.

Uschi Grewe’s AJ passed his group racing license. Naadir Ali Baba ti-n Abou Teka.

Kathryn Ladick’s Diva had 5 Rocky pups on Nov. 14th.  There are 1 red and white male, 3 Brindle males & 1 brindle female.

Karla Schreiber’s Portia gave birth to New World Concealed Carry - aka Kimber! “We welcomed this pretty 7.5 oz. brindle girl via c-section at 12:03 p.m. Dec. 23rd.”

Andrea Stone’s Regan gave birth to 2 tri girls, 2 tri boys, 3 red boys on 27 December.

The Schulz’ Kojak became a father (congrats to mom, Ella) - 5 pups, 3 girls, r/w and 2 boys; 1 r/w and 1 brindle, on Cubby’s birthday, December 31st.

Malley Heinlen’s Huck got some RAE2 legs + his first leg in Open A Obedience. Tiger Lily got her 2nd Rally Excellent leg.


Our very best wishes to Lottie & Ray Hotaling, who have packed up & left the Hudson Valley, and moved to Virginia. We will miss you being nearby.


New Addtions:

Myrthe OskampSchreuder added Dirkje to the family.  She’s a cutie! Yebo’s new “sister”.

The Stewarts rescued Maddie! “She has made us appreciative of how different life has been for our happy, healthy pups that came from loving breeders. Fortunately, Maddie has watched our dogs and learned to play and have trust.”

Denise & Ray DeMayo added Sophie to the family.


In Memoriam:

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(Affiliate Basenji Club of America, founded 1997)

Officers
President & BCOA Liaison...Susan Kamen Marsicano
Vice President...Lisa Osenni Mackey
Secretary.....Debby Mayer
Treasurer… 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 Editor in Chief: Tamara E. Allen

Copy Editor: Karen Sahulka

Collator in Chief: Jo Lunetta