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The Gossip Column: February 25, 2022

Patti Moulthrop and Marcy Reynolds pass, Pamela Manaton retires

This week’s DOG NEWS editorial is dedicated to a man who needs no introduction: RONALD H. MENAKER. RON was like a brother to MATTHEW and myself, and we traveled the world together. And like brothers we had our ups and downs – fortunately just a few downs, but they were memorable. Once on a summer yachting cruise to Greece, we got into it at a taverna in the town square on a Greek island. So heated, so loud, with neither of us backing down, we cleared out the entire square. That RON he could give as good as he got. I’m the last of that trio, and it has once again taught me to appreciate every day and to make the most of it. ...

One of the nicest ladies in our sport, PATTI MOULTHROP, has passed away. PATTI bred and exhibited Poodles and enjoyed much success with her handler TIM BRAZIER. Our deepest sympathies to her family. ...

Sad news from Canada with the passing of MARCY REYNOLDS, the beloved wife of the popular Canadian judge here in the States, JAMES REYNOLDS. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to JIM and family. ...

Sone changes in the ever-growing and popular companion events department of the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB: PAMELA MANATON, the director of Obedience, Rally and Tracking will retire on March 1. Following a 22-year career, she will be replaced by current senior field representative DIANE SHULTZ. The opening of her former position will be filled by BOB WITHERS as the field representative for Obedience and Rally and CAROL RUTHENBERG field representative for Tracking. ...

For those still saddened by the passing of animal lover and actress BETTY WHITE, no organization was closer to her heart than the MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION. A contribution to the BETTY WHITE WILDLIFE FUND that she created would be fitting memorial. Checks can be sent the MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION, 7829 S. Colorado Boulevard, Ste. 174A, Denver, Colorado 80246. ...

The new NETFLIX show A WOMAN IN THE HOUSE starring KRISTEN BELL shares the billing with an English Cocker Spaniel named RED owned by stage mother LYNDA GALL. ...

This past weekend was the Zoom board and general meeting of the MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB, run by president WAYNE FERGUSON. The club voted to donate monies to the DOG MUSEUM in the amount of $12,500 and the AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION and TAKE THE LEAD, each in the amount of $10,000. For those who like to plan ahead, the next MORRIS & ESSEX dog show will be held on October 1, 2025. ...

As we ready ourselves to attend the upcoming WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB dog show, some have expressed concerns about the Covid health requirements in New York State. As of this writing, whatever rules are in effect will be readdressed and updated every two weeks. There has been a relaxing of rules required as far as face masks are concerned, but proof of vaccinations and face masks are still required at Broadway shows. 

 

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