| December 1998 |
| See the results of the CRFCRC's Fall Supported Entry in West Friendship, MD at the Chesapeake KC show on Saturday Dec 5th and at the Upper Marlboro KC show on Sunday, Dec 6th! |
| 12/4 At the Northeastern
Maryland KC show in West Friendship, MD, the CRFCRC had a few winners! In Obedience: - Hillbrook Dory of Tidalflats WC CGC "Dory", owned by Jane Boraczek and Cliff Williams and handled by Jane, passed the first leg of her CD -CH Hy-Tymes Virginia Reel CDX SH AX WCX HOF, "Ginnie", and Judy Delventhal achieved their last goal for the year by finishing Ginnie's CDX. (We can't wait to see what next year brings!) In Conformation: - CH Blazin Chariots of Fire, "Caesar", won Winners Dog and Best of Winners to finish his championship! Caesar is owned by Chris Rees, Dawn Buttion, and Marty Archambeault, and he was handled by Marty. - SR Lyric's Kay JH WCX CGC TDI "Katie", owned by Al Jenkins, went Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex for a 4 point major. Katie was handled by Floyd Massey who went on to show her for Reserve Winners (to a major) on Sunday at the Upper Marlboro Kennel Club. - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem JH WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn Buttion, won Best of Breed and made the cut in the Group ring. |
| November 1998 |
| 11/14 - 11/15/98 At the Annual
NAHRA Benefit in Thornburg, VA: - Aspengrove Adk Mr Prsonality CD WC CGC "Bailey", owned and loved by Janet & Cary Ciarico and handled by Janet, was the only Flat-Coat running in the Benefit's Double Started Tests this weekend and he represented the breed proudly by qualifying BOTH days to receive the first 5 pts (2 legs) towards his SR title. Despite encountering challenges we'd never seen or even thought of training for, Bailey brought back his marks with great style and vigor and made us *very* proud!! |
| 11/1/98 At the Langley KC Show
in Virginia Beach, VA: - Blazin's Di-Namic Drake "Drake", won Winners Dog/Best of Winners for a 4 pt major. Drake is owned by Diane and Jennings Quillin and handled by Diane. |
| October 1998 |
| 10/29, 10/30, 10/31 & 11/1/98 At the Smokey
Mountain Cluster in Knoxville, TN: - SR Lyric's Kay JH WCX CGC TDI "Katie", owned by Al Jenkins, handled by Al, won Best of Opposite Sex on Thursday, Best of Winners/Best of Opposite Sex on Friday, Best of Opposite Sex on Saturday, and Reserve Winners Bitch on Sunday! - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem JH WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn Buttion, won Best of Breed on Friday and again on Saturday. |
| 10/31/98 At
the Susquehanna Retriever Club's hunt tests in Cheltenham, MD: - Victory's Bravo Zulu
"Zu", owned and handled by Kate Hutchinson,
earned his fourth Junior Hunter leg, and his title! His performance was wonderful,
and special thanks to Judy and |
| 10/31/98 At the Tidewater KC Show
& Obedience Trial: - CH Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie CGC TDI "Sammy," owned by Jane Brumley, qualified for his 3rd leg in Novice B to earn his CD. He was the highest scoring Ch in Novice B so he won a trophy! |
| 10/25/98 At the Mid Atlantic
Flat-coated Retriever Club (MAFCRC) Fall Fun match in McCungie Park, PA: Jane Boraczek's and Cliff Williams' girls really cleaned up! Hillbrook Dory of Tidalflats WC CGC "Dory", handled by Jane, won Best in Match - Blazin Dunlin of Tidalflats "Lin", handled by Jane, won Best Puppy over something like 20+ other flat-coat puppies of all ages!! (Lin is not yet 6 months old) |
| 10/23 - 10/24/98 At the Middleburg KC
Show in Leesburg, VA: On Friday 10/23: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem JH WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn Buttion, won Best of Breed - Victory's Bravo Zulu, "Zu", owned by Kate Hutchinson, handled by Judy Delventhal, won Best of Winners/Winners Dog - Victory's Beck and Call "Beckett", owned by Helenmary & Neal Cody
& Mark & Judy Delventhal, handled by Judy Delventhal, was Winner's Bitch and Best
of Opposite Sex On Saturday 10/24: - Victory's Bravo Zulu, "Zu", owned by Kate Hutchinson, handled by Judy Delventhal, won Best of Winners/Winners Dog - Quillquest Xenia Tupper,"Tupper", owned by
Monica Gorman & Kent Cambell, hndled by Monica, won Best of Winners/Winners Bitch
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| 10/17 - 10/18/98 At the Merrimac Dog
Training Club, Inc. in Hampton,Va: - Ch Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie CGC TDI "Sammy", had another |
| 10/18/98 At the Potomac Valley Golden
Retriever Club Field Day in Libertytown, MD: - Aspengrove Adk Mr Prsonality CD CGC "Bailey", owned by Janet & Cary Ciarico, handled by Janet, earned his Working Certificate! - Gillian Impey outdid everyone by handling two of her flatcoats to pass the WC, Bell and Dart. In the Pee Wee Hunter Stakes at this event: - Gillian Impey's puppy Emma performed beautifully to place second in the Under 6 Months group. - Blazin's Doppelbock "Vita", owned by Scott and Tina Borden, handled by Scott, won fourth place in the Under 6 months group. - Allegro's Free Man in Paris "Beau", owned by Mark and Linda Reynolds, handled by Linda, won second place in the 6-9 months group. - Darktarn Bittersweet Glory "Glory", owned and handled by Dale Soper, won fourth place in the 9-12 months group. |
| 10/17/98 At the Gloucester County
Kennel Club Show in Buena, NJ: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem JH WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn Buttion, won Best of Breed and Group 3 (third place in the Sporting Dog Group). This is Dino's first group placement! - Hillbrook Dory of Tidalflats WC CGC "Dory", owned by Jane Boraczek and Cliff Williams, handled by Marty Archambeault, won Best of Opposite Sex, and finished her champion title with this major win! |
| 10/11/98 At the Rock Creek Kennel
Club Show in Gaithersburg, MD: - CH Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie CGC TDI "Sammy", owned by Jane Brumley, was Best of Winners for a 3 pt.major to finish his championship! - Victory's Beck and Call "Beckett", owned by Helenmary and Neal Cody, handled by Judy Delventhal, was Winner's Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex for a 3 point major - her first points! |
| 10/10/98 At the Maryland Retriever
Club hunt test in Mardella, MD: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem JH WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Scott, qualified for his fourth JH leg and the title Junior Hunter! - Hillbrook Dory of Tidalflats WC CGC "Dory", owned and handled by Jane Boraczek and Cliff Williams, handled by Cliff, qualified for her first JH leg. |
| 10/3/98 At the Yankee Golden
Retriever Club test in West Thompson, CT: - SR Lyric's Kay JH WCX CGC TDI "Katie", earned her WCX. Katie is owned/trained/handled with pride by Al Jenkins! |
| September 1998 |
| 9/27/98 At the Old Dominion KC Show in
Leesburg, VA: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn, won Best of Breed |
| Janet and Cary Ciarico are back from their fun
at the Wine Country shows in New York with the following good news: 9/24/98 At the Elmira KC Show: - Rainbow Autumn's First Frost CGC, "Risa", shown in the 9-12 month puppy bitch class, took Reserve Winners Bitch 9/27/98 At the Finger Lakes KC Show: - Aspengrove Adk Mr Prsonality CD CGC ,"Bailey", picked up his first CDX leg! |
| 9/26/98 At the Virginia KC Show: - Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie CGC TDI "Sammy," owned by Jane Brumley, was Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed! |
| 9/26/98 At the Potomac Valley Golden
Retriever Club Hunt Test in Cheltenham, MD: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Scott, earned his third leg towards the Junior Hunter title. - Victory's Bravo Zulu, "Zu",
picked up his third Junior Hunter leg (His Golden brother, Bravo, picked up his 4th
leg, and title! We're looking forward to our next test on October 31st). |
| 9/20/98 Blazin's Dressed to Impress "Berry", co-owned by Dale McElrath, Penny Leigh, Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault, took her second Group I placement in her second match! |
| 9/20/98 At the Virginia Beach KC Fall
Match in Va. Beach, VA, the Darktarn flatcoats earned multiple titles!: - CH Darktarn-Starcrest Raleigh CD CGC TDI "Raleigh," owned by Jane Brumley, completed his TDI. - Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie CGC TDI "Sammy,"
owned by Jane Brumley, earned his |
| 9/20/98 At the NCDC Show in
Goshen, CT: - Aheka Smoke In His Eyes CD JH WC "Cinders", owned by Bill and Monica Stephens, added a CD to his accomplishments. With Bill handling, he finished with a fourth place in Novice A and a Highest Scoring FCR in Regular Classes. Congratulations to Cinders and proud parents! |
| 9/20/98 At the Lenape Golden Retriever
Club WC Test in Springtown, PA, Three of the six qualifying entries are members of our club! Congratulations to: - Hillbrook Dory of Tidalflats WC CGC "Dory", owned and handled by Jane Boraczek and Cliff Williams, handled by Cliff. - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem WC CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden, handled by Scott. - LightFoot's Eclipse CD TH WC FDX "Tanner", owned by John & Sandy Bulger, handled by John. |
| 9/19/98 At the Lenape Golden Retriever
Club Hunt Tests in Springtown, PA: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Scott, passed the Junior Hunting test to earn his second leg towards the JH. |
| 9/13/98 Here are the hot results (pun intended)
from the Maryland Sporting Dog Association match in West Friendship, MD: - Rainbow Autumn's First Frost CGC "Risa"
owned and loved by Cary and In the Regular Match: - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Scott, won the Field Dog class and then displayed the flattitude to win Best in Match |
| 9/13/98 At the Asheville KC Match
in Asheville, NC: Blazin's Dressed to Impress "Berry", took a Sporting Group I in her first match! Berry is co-owned by Dale McElrath, Penny Leigh, Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault |
| 9/13/98 Warrenton Kennel Club
agility trial in Rectortown, VA: CH Hy-Tymes
Virginia Reel CD SH AX WCX "Ginnie", came
out of a year 'on the bench' for an injury to finish her SH and AX her first time out
competing for both. She was handled by her owner, Judy Delventhal. This qualifies Ginnie for the FCRSA Hall of Fame where she joins
several other CRFCRC flat-coats including her dad, Stoney. |
| Remember back to May 1998 when the national
club held its specialty in Brenham, TX? We want to acknowledge some big achievements for Katy Postrozny and Jaime: CH Savvy's Cosmic Castaway CD JH MX WCX "Jaime", owned
by Katy Postrozny, was inducted into the Flatcoat Hall of Fame. She was also given a
special recognition |
| 9/5/98 At the American Chesapeake Club
hunting test in Pennsylvania: CH Blazin's Carpe Diem CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Scott, passed the Junior Hunting test to earn the first of four legs towards the JH title. |
| August 1998 |
| 8/22-23 At the Susque-Nango Agility trials
in Bingampton, NY: CH TwinOaks Springin inthe
Rain CDX MX OAJ WC "Rainey", qualified both days to complete her Master
Agility Excellent title and to become eligible for the FCRSA Hall of Fame. Rainey
finished the MX with 8 clean runs, 6 placements, and 10 cheeseburgers, the last being by
far the most important in her view. Her parents, Neal and Helenmary Cody are
bursting with pride! |
| 8/16 At the Annapolis KC show
in Annapolis, MD: CH Blazin's Carpe Diem CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn, won Best of Breed. In doing so, Dino beat the dog that won Best in Show at Talbot KC two days earlier! Blazin's Chariots of Fire "Caesar" owned by Rees, Buttion, & Archambeault, handled by Marty Archambeault, won WInners Dog / Best of WInners (for the second day in a row!) Hillbrook Dory of Tidalflats "Dory", owned and handled by Jane Boraczek and Cliff
Williams, won Winners Bitch |
| 8/15 At the Talbot KC show on
the Eastern Shore, MD: Blazin's Chariots of
Fire "Caesar" owned by Rees, Buttion,
& Archambeault, handled by Marty Archambeault, won WInners Dog /Best of WInners. |
| 8/15-16 At the Tidewater RC back
to back Hunt Tests, it was a great day for the Delventhals' VIctory kennels! CH Hy-Tymes Virginia Reel CD *SH* OA WCX "Ginnie", owned by Mark & Judy Delventhal and
handled by Judy, did a beautiful job to finish her SH title. Ginnie has been laid up for a
year due to an injury and this was her first weekend out, she got lots of compliments on
her work from the gallery and the judges!! Victory's Bravo Zulu "Zu", owned by Chris and Kate Hutchinson, picked up his first two Junior Hunter legs. Kate handled Zu for the tests, and Chris handled Kate! CH SR U-CD U-AGI Whisper Winds Always Harmony UDT SH OA WCX CGC TDI HOF Can CD WCI, "Waylynn", earned two legs toward her U-CDX title. Waylynn is owned and trained by Melody Daniels. She has also been doing Therapy Dog visits at the local nursing home this summer. |
| 8/2 At the New River Valley KC
show in Salem VA CH Blazin's Carpe Diem CGC "Dino", owned by Scott & Tina Borden and handled by Dawn, won Best of Breed. |
| 8/1 At the Roanoke KC shows
in Salem VA Blazin's Cill Padraig CGC
"Jesse", owned and handled by Beth Garland, won WD/BW for his first point.
Congratulations to Beth & Jesse! |
| July 1998 |
| 7/31 At the Roanoke KC shows
in Salem VA CG Blazin's Back O' The Moon CD WC CGC "Cosmo", owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault and handled by Dawn, won Best of Breed |
| 7/25
- 7/26 At the Southern Maryland KC Shows : - SR Lyric's Kay JH WC CGC TDI "Katie", owned and was handled by Al Jenkins, won Reserve Winners Bitch
on Saturday. |
| 7/24 At the Southern Maryland KC
Sanctioned match in Callaway, MD - SR
Lyric's Kay JH WC CGC TDI "Katie", owned
and handled by Al Jenkins, got a Group II placement. |
| 7/18 At the CRFCRC's Summer
Membership Meeting in Mt. Airy, MD: The following dogs earned their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificates: Hardscrabble No Trouble WCX "'Trouble", owned by Alice
Wellford |
| 7/11 At the Catoctin KC show
in Frederick, MD: - Blazin's Chariots of Fire "Caesar", owned by C. Rees, D. Buttion, and M.
Archambeault, handled by Marty, won Winner's Dog and Best of Winners |
| June 1998 |
| 6/20 -21 At the South Hills KC
in Finleyville, PA, Blazin's Cosmic Thing "Junebug",
owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault, finished her championship as the Winners
Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex. Junie earned all her points from the Bred By class. The next day, at the same location, CH Blazin's Cosmic Thing "Junebug" won Best of Breed! |
| 6/14 Allegro's Free Man in Paris "Beau", bred and owned by Linda and Mark Reynolds and handled by Linda, won a Puppy Group III at the Middleburg Kennel Club match in Leesburg, VA |
| May 1998 |
| 5/25 Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie, "Sammy", owned by Jane Brumley and handled by Laurie Pauley, won Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Langley KC Show in Jamestown, VA. |
| 5/24 At the CRFCRC Supported Entry at the
Gloucester KC Show in Williamsburg, VA: - Darktarn Speeds To A Birdie "Sammy", owned by Jane Brumley, won Winners Dog. - Victory's Bravo Zulu "Zu", owned by Kate & Chris Hutchinson and handled by Judy Delventhal won Reserve Winners Dog. In the obedience ring: - CH Lyric Athelas Sing The Blues CD JH NA "Blue", owned and handled by Marla Stoner came out of retirement to win Highest Scoring Dog with a Championship, Highest Scoring Dog with An Agility Title and Highest Scoring Dog with a Hunting Title. - CH Whisper Winds Always Harmony UDT SH OA "Waylynn", owned and handled by Melody Daniels, won Highest Scoring Dog with a Tracking Title. |
| 5/17 At
the Carroll KC show in Westminster, MD: - Blazin's Chariots of Fire "Caesar", owned by Christine Rees, Dawn Buttion, and Marty Archambeault, won Winners Dog for a 3 point major. - Blazin's Cosmic Thing "Junebug", owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault, won Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Opposite Sex for a 3 point major. - CH Blazin's Carpe Diem "Dino", owned by Scott and Tina Borden, won Best of Breed. |
| 5/16 - Light-Foot's Eclipse CD JH WC "Tanner", handled by John Bulger, re-qualified at the JH level (just to be refreshed with guns and birds) at the Susquehanna RC hunt test |
| 5/3 - Rainbow Autumn's First Frost "Risa" owned and loved by Cary and Janet Ciarico, handled by Janet, won a puppy Group II placement at the Catoctin KC Match in Frederick, MD |
| 5/2 - SR Lyric's Kay JH WC CGC TDI "Katie", owned by Al Jenkins earned her fourth leg for a JH title. Two challenging water marks capped off the day at the Dogwood RC at the Shirley Plantation in Virginia. Katie was the only Flatcoat that qualified, among 17 qualifiers in 42 entries |
| April 1998 |
| 4/18 - 4/19 CH Blazin's Carpe Diem "Dino", owned by Scott and Tina Borden, bred by and
handled by Dawn Buttion, won Best
of Breed twice this weekend! - At the Baltimore County KC Show in Timonium, MD (4/19) - At the Old Dominion KC of Northern Virginia Show in Leesburg, VA (4/18) |
| April 6 - 12: The FCRSA 1998 National Specialty in Brenham, Texas |
| Agility: 24" height, Excellent Class: 2nd place: CH Hy-Tymes Victory Peter Pan CD MH AX WCX HOF "Flyer", owned by Mark and Judy Delventhal, handled by Judy, with a score of 100 and time of 69 sec Puppy Sweepstakes: 9-12 bitches 4th place: Victory's Beck And Call "Beckett"owned by Helenmary and Neal Cody, handled by Judy Delventhal. Veteran Sweepstakes 11+ Bitches: 9-12 bitches Obedience: Veterans Novice: Qualified: CH Lyric Queen Of The Mountain CDX JH NA WC SHR CGC Can CD WC "Ravin, owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault, handled by Dawn, with a score of 190. Hall of Fame: CH Savvy's Cosmic Castaway CD JH MX WCX , 'Jaime', owned by
Katy Postrozny, was inducted into the Flatcoat Hall of Fame. She was also given a special
recognition Field Events: SR Lyric's Kay WC JH CGC TDI "Katie", owned by Al Jenkins (a repeat pass, just
for grins) Unsteady Singles: JAM - CH Lyric Queen Of The Mountain CDX JH NA WC SHR CGC Can CD WC "Ravin", owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault JH: 34 entered, 18 qualifiers including |
| March 1998 |
| 3/22 - SR Lyric's Kay WC CGC TDI "Katie", owned by Al Jenkins, qualified at her third and fourth (for this calendar year) Started Retriever test at the Old Dominion RC. By completing four Started tests in a calendar year, she has earned her Started Brass Band award from the North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA). |
| Now here's some big news..... Over the weekend of 3/14-3/15, CH Hy-Tymes Victory Peter Pan CD MH OA WCX (HOF) "Flyer", owned by Mark and Judy Delventhal, completed his Open Agility title to qualify for the FCRSA Hall of Fame!! |
| At the Kentuckiana Cluster
shows in Louisville, KY, CH Blazin's Carpe Diem
"Dino", owned by Scott and Tina Borden,
handled by Scott, became a new champion: 3/12 - At the Owensboro's River City
Kennel Club show, won Best of Winners for a
four point major. |
| 3/8 - At
the Three Rivers Retriever Club's double
Started test in Tappahanok, VA: SR Lyric's Kay WC CGC TDI "Katie", owned by Al Jenkins, received her Started Retriever (SR) from the North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA). |
| 3/7 - At
the Mason & Dixon KC match in Sharpsburg, MD: - Blazin's Carpe Diem "Dino", owned by Scott and Tina Borden, handled by Scott, won Best of Breed and Adult Group III - Rainbow Autumn's First Frost, "Risa", owned by Cary and Janet Ciarico, handled by Janet, won Puppy Group III |
| February 1998 |
| 2/22 - At
the Old Dominion KC match there were big winners from the
CRFCRC: - Blazin's Cosmic Thing "Junebug", bred and owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault won an Adult Group I - Victory's Beck And Call "Beckett"owned by Helenmary and Neal Cody won a Puppy Group IV |
| 2/8 - At the Maryland Kennel Club
show in Baltimore, there was a 'major' turnout (pun intended) - Blazin's Carpe Diem "Dino", owned by Scott and Tina Borden, handled by Scott, took Reserve Among the Females: - CH Blazin's Back O' The Moon CD CGC WC "Cosmo", owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty
Archambeault, won Best of Breed |
| 2/7 - At the Annapolis Kennel Club
show in Baltimore, the Blazin flatcoats had a great day: - Blazin's Cosmic Thing "Junebug",
owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault, handled by Dawn, got Winners Bitch and Best
of Opposite Sex |
| January 1998 |
| 1/25 - Light Foot's Eclipse CD JH FDX CGC
"Tanner", and Sandy Bulger won the Oriole
Award! The Oriole Award, given by the Oriole Dog Training Club in Baltimore, is a
HUGE trophy (30"tall) given for the first time obedience exhibitor achieving the
highest average of the three scores required for an obedience title. Tanner also won an Oriole "Performance Dog Excellent" award for achieving three performance titles this past year, (CD, FDX, and JH), of which two are activities offered by the Oriole club. Yea Sandy and Big T! |
| 1/24 - Blazin's Cosmic Thing "Junebug", owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault, handled by Dawn, won Best of Breed and second place in the Group ring at the match sponsored by the Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club in Churchville, MD. |
| 1/17- Blazin's Carpe Diem "Dino", owned by Scott and Tina Borden, handled by Scott, got Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Mohawk Valley Kennel Club Show in Saratoga Springs, NY. The next day, 1/18, at the same location, Dino got Winners Dog at the Glens Falls Kennel Club Show. |
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