Ksds Is in Need of Puppy Raisers!

A publication of KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

The mission of KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. is to provide professionally trained guide, service and facility dogs for people in need of a canine partner to enhance their independence, to fully function in society and/or to enrich their professional career responsibilities with the ongoing support of our trainers to ensure proficient working partnerships. KANSAS SPECIALTY DOG SERVICE Fall 2016 Volume 16, Issue 1 please help – KSDS IS IN NEED Don’t miss these upcoming events OF PUPPY RAISERS! Volunteer puppy raisers are the heart of KSDS. They open their heart, soul, and homes to eight open to the public! week old puppies, and for the next 18 months they give the puppy a safe home, teach it basic • Kansas State Fair obedience, manners, and provide socialization opportunities. This puppy will soon learn to love and trust you. September 9-18, 2016 Hutchinson, Kansas Puppy raisers are creating a gift that will be given away free to someone else, changing that 9am to 9pm person’s life forever. Because the puppy was taught to love and trust by the puppy raiser it is able to become a working assistance dog. • 2016 Husker Harvest Days September 13-15, 2016 KSDS needs puppy raisers. In December of 2016 we will have approximately 20 new puppies that need puppy raisers. We invite you to become that person. You can find our puppy raiser Grand Island, Nebraska application on our website www.ksds.org or call us at 785-325-2256. 8am to 5pm

• Kansas Truck Mobility Rodeo Friday October 7, 2016 Two blocks south of Kellogg on Tyler Rd Wichita, Kansas 10am to 6pm

• Fall Graduation Class October 15, 2016 Washington, Kansas 11am

• Phantom Ball Fund Raiser December 2016 Participate without leaving home. Check your mailbox for details. Guide dogs service dogs facility dogs www.ksds.org Groups in Lawrence/ KC, Manhattan and Wichita have regular get-togethers. To find out more, contact PUPPY RAISERS ARE THE HEART OF KSDS KSDS (785) 325-2256. KSDS puppy raising and training – it’s not just an individual affair, it takes the whole KSDS family to raise a KSDS puppy. BRENT BORING RESIGNING AS KSDS Co-CEO Brent Boring of Manhattan, Kansas has been a part of the KSDS family for over 20 years. Brent joined the Board of Directors in 2001 and became Co-CEO in 2014. In addition, he and his wife Marcia are raising their 13th puppy, Bailey. When Marcia retires this fall, Brent has de- cided to resign as CEO so that they have more freedom to travel. We are saddened that Brent will not be CEO, but he has agreed to continue as a KSDS member of the Board of Directors. And of course, there is Miss Bailey Assistance Dogs, Inc. who will continue to be their pride and joy as a breeder for KSDS. (KSDS) A 501(c) 3 non-profit, charitable organization Brent represents what’s right about KSDS! He supports the mission of 120 West 7th Street this organization and is our number one cheerleader. Brent has for years ended each graduation with genuine appreciation to the graduates, trainers, supporters, volunteers, staff and puppy raisers Washington, KS 66968 for all that they do. Brent continually expects the best and applauds the efforts of all who make KSDS an outstanding (785) 325-2256 organization. His passion for KSDS and his leadership are greatly appreciated. And, we probably don’t tell you often Fax (785) 325-2258 enough Brent, but we think that you are just “super” and we love you and all that you do. www.ksds.org • [email protected] As you and Marcia (and Bailey) embark on a new phase of your life, please know that we wish you “happy and safe travels.” @ KSDS, Inc.

– Staff – Sandy Bartkoski, Co-CEO WELCOME NEW Co-CEO Brent Boring, Co-CEO & Board Member KSDS welcomes Sandy Bartkoski of Seneca, KS as Co-CEO beginning in Septem- Glenda Keller, Co-CEO & Board Member ber 2016. Sandy is a puppy raiser (PR) and is presently raising Clutch her eighth – Employees – KSDS puppy in training (PIT). Sandy heard about KSDS from an article in the Marcia Funke, Development Director Wichita Eagle over 20 years ago. Due to the poor health of her parents, she waited Sara Gustin, CHU Coordinator & until 2006 to begin raising her first pup, Watkins. She has been involved as a PR, a supporter and volunteer ever since. She presently serves on the Puppy Raiser Advi- Apprentice Trainer sory Committee. Sandy, along with her husband Bob, enjoy gardening, golfing and Anita Martin, Housekeeping (part-time) assisting Bob’s elderly parents to remain in their home. Gene Martin, Maintenance (part-time) Annette Metz, Service & Facility Sandy brings to KSDS over 35 years of school counseling experience including Training Instructor administrative responsibilities. She received her B.S. degree from Fort Hays State Kristi Myers, Canine Housing Unit University and her M.S. degree from Kansas State University. Her administrative (CHU) Coordinator certification was earned at FHSU. Sandy is excited to continue her involvement Letha Nelson, Client Services, with the KSDS family. Career Change Dogs JoAnn Nider, Receptionist (part-time) Sandy stated, “KSDS is an outstanding organization with an admirable mission. Jenna Petesch, Breeding & Over the years, I have witnessed how these canine partners change the lives of their partners. In fact, these pups start Puppy Raiser Coordinator changing lives even before they are ever placed into service. They touch the hearts of prisoners at the Topeka Correctional Mary Sawin, Receptionist (part-time) Facility and the children and adults they meet at schools and community functions during socialization activities. These Debbie Tegethoff, Director of Canine dogs go on to impress upon the trainers and other KSDS staff how important their work is in preparing these four-legged Development & partners. And, then there are the volunteers including puppy raisers who have loved these babies and turned them back in Guide Dog Training Instructor with the hope that they will become the forever partner for that special graduate. If you have ever attended a graduation, Scuyler Zenger, CHU (part-time) you know that your heart and life will never be the same. It is truly a blessing that I have received the opportunity to serve – Board – as Co-CEO along with Glenda Keller.” Ed Maynard, President Bob Bartkoski, Vice President Dr. Pat Payne, Secretary Lila Keesecker, Treasurer Justin Dragastin, Member RANDY TESKE JOINS KSDS BOARD Regina Linenberger, Member Randy Teske from Pratt, KS knows a thing or two about what KSDS has to offer through its Randy Teske, Member canine training programs. You see Randy and his guide dog, Marco, graduated in October of 2014 and he’s been sharing his awesome story about trainer Deb Tegethoff and his wonderful We now have a canine partner ever since. brochure that covers all of our Guide, While attending a Prairie Independent Living gathering in Hutchinson, Randy met Bob Lucus Service and Facility and his guide dog Indigo. Bob was excited about what his dog could do to help him be more Dog Programs. independent. Randy said, “Prove it to me…” and after observing this partnership Randy said, Please contact “Sign me up!” the KSDS office for YOUR FREE Randy and his wife Susan have proven to be outstanding representatives for KSDS by sharing BROCHURE and KSDS bookmarks. his story with various civic groups such as Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, PEO Groups, a Pilot Club as well as library and school groups. When asked what he most wanted to share with others about KSDS, Randy stated that it’s critical that KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. people contribute to the financial stability of this organization so that more dogs can be placed with those who need these contributes to a world where special dogs. And we need more puppy raisers, “puppy raisers are just Angels.” all people who would benefit from a professionally-trained Because of his personal experiences and his dedication to KSDS, the logical next step was for him to join the KSDS canine will be matched with Board of Directors on January 2016. His leadership and insight into disability awareness makes him a perfect fit. the perfect partner. Welcome Randy to the Board and thank you for sharing your time…your energy…and your wisdom with the KSDS family. 2 Free Public Parking Lot 'A' Free Public Parking Lot 'B' KANSAS STATE FAIR Stock/Supply Units

STATE FAIR ROAD Entrance HERE WE COME!!! to RV Park E-4 MAINTENANCE YELLOW SHOP (Permit Required) KSDS will have a 10ft x 20ft booth #13-14 inside the E-5 Impound Lot Pride of Kansas building during the Kansas State Fair CROP PLOTS E-6 GREEN GREEN Agriculture E-7 to be held September 9th through the 18th. Booths (Permit Required) (Permit Required) Education Exhibits 4-H Grand Champion Animals CENTENNIAL YELLOW are open from 9am to 9pm daily. E-3 Recreational Vehicle Exhibit Area HALL (Permit Required)

Fort Leavenworth Blvd Leavenworth Fort ENCAMPMENT 23rd Ave 23rd Ave BUILDING Pig Races KSDS is looking for puppy raisers and graduates to Chainsaw S C O U T S BISON ARENA 23RD AVE Artist KANSAS (Permit Required) NEX-TECH SHOWCASE help tell the KSDS story at the fair. Shifts are being LAKE TALBOTT WIRELESS STAGE E-8)

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Feed Barn Units Stock/Supply E-11 PURPLE HORSE BARN If you have questions about volunteer work at the (Permit Required) Fair, please contact KSDS at (785) 325-2256 or The RCAT Paratransit bus shown here will pick up for $2.00 at Poplar and 20th Ave.E-10 while the ([email protected]). Like us on Facebook and watch Fixed Route bus will pick up for .50¢ at Main and 20th Ave. and also at Poplar and 17th Ave. for the 2016 Kansas State Fair Event notification. See RCAT schedules, RoutesEntrance andGates fees atMennonite renogov.org/222/Reno-County-Area-Transit-Rcat Friendship Communities Tram Route Ticket Offices Sky Ride Route Public Restrooms (All shown have reasonable . for U.S. Cellular accommodations for the disabled.) Family restrooms Grandstand Events Phone for Hearing are in Cottonwood Court, Domestic Arts, Encampment, Impaired - Located in Expo Center, Meadowlark, Sunflower North, Pride of 2015 Kansas State FairInformation CenterRecapAdministration Building Kansas, Prairie Pavilion and Oz Gallery Breezeway. ATM Machines Special Attractions Nursing Mothers Room We would like to give a special thank you to Larry and Joan Doskocil for providing lodging forFirst the Aid first year of the Kansas State Fair. This generous Parking for patrons with disabilities Kansas Largest Classroom Little Red School House offer allowed KSDS to lessen the financial burden of the First Kansas State Fair show. We also would like to thank an anonymous donor for donating gate tickets. Thank you to an anonymous donor for paying the rental fee to store the exhibit at the Fairgrounds for a year. We would also like to thank Connie Johnson with the City of Hutchinson for airing KSDS information on the Hutchinson Welcome Channel over the year. We are humbled at the hundreds of hours that the KSDS family donated and all the hours the KSDS staff were away from home to make the Fair a truly tremendous event. We would like to thank the many non-KSDS anonymous persons who helped with the building of the booth. Listed below are some of the Major accomplishments of the first Show: 67 names added to newsletter list 1 person requested information about Marketing collateral distributed: 2 completed Puppy raiser applications becoming a trainer 8,000 KSDS pencils 31 Puppy raiser application inquiries 8 requests for tours and/or a program 4,225 Pathway newsletters 1 completed Career change application 3 people requested Guide applications 3,000 KSDS Program brochures 3 completed Facility applications requests 4 contacts about donating a dog 198,760 Various KSDS bookmarks 6 completed Service application requests 1 contact about donating agility equipment 330 of the 442 page Paralysis 11 people requested Service applications Received $5,575 in cash donations Resource Guide 6 people requested Career change applications 4H group recognized KSDS for 25 years Thank you all from KSDS! 8 people requested Facility dog applications of Service

Husker Harvest Days is a 3 day event being held Cairo 281 from September 13th to September 16th, 2016 in 11 Grand Island, Nebraska. KSDS, Inc. will have 2 an exhibit table in the Hospitality Booth at the 2016 event. We will have several dogs with us 30 to demonstrate how our dogs are trained to as- W. Old Potash Highway sist people with disabilities. The Prime exhibi- Grand Island tors of the event are the top suppliers of irrigation 2 LANES Rd. Alda Husker Highway ONE WAY equipment and agricultural related products in 30 34

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Wood 80 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED from 8am-5:00pm each day to help with the booth. Give Glenda River 30 Exit Exit a call at (785-325-2256) or email her at [email protected], if you can help at the booth any one of Exit 312 318 314 the three days. 11 Exit 305 80 For more information and detailed directions, go to huskerharvestdays.com. Exit 300 3 Day 8/19/2016 9/19/2015 Tear Down Down Tear Monday Sunday 9/18/2015 Saturday 9/17/2015 Friday 9/16/2015 Please mark dates timesand diagonal line with Please mark dates timesand W with Please mark dates timesand ? with Please mark dates timesand H with ? H W Thursday 9/15/2015 E-mail: 9/14/2015 Wednesday Cell Phone: Cell HomePhone: Best time to call? circle is preferred your which Wear your favorite KSDS shirt and have KSDS identification with . All dogs must have a health certificate within 30 days of the day specialathe issuedbadge capeahave by and dogsmust All wear . Tuesday 9/13/2015 1 Fair. the attending 2 Fair. KansasState 3. you! Please mark below in the 3 preferencestimehour blocks your in advance for your help! Monday 9/12/2015 Fair Dates for Public are Sept 9th thru 18th I would like to work to would I like Tell me Tell need me when you If needed, amIf I available I would be available to help others others help to would I be available and KSDS Sunday 9/11/2015 Workers Thank You Requests Requirements for the Fair Exhibit dogs of KSDS. of dogs experience attheexperience badge for ALL theALLfor badge free special access special free Saturday kansasstatefair.com To havetheverybest To 9/10/2015 will provide you with a with you provide will Kansas State Fair, they Kansas StateFair, KSDS ASSISTANCE DOGS, INC DOGS, ASSISTANCE KSDS We wish to Friday 9/9/2015 1 ticket per day per person per day per ticket 1 120 West 7th Street, Washington, KS 66968 Phone 785-325-2256 with support the ongoing of our trainersto ensure proficient partnerships. working 9/8/2015 Thursday Setup Day Setup Kansas State Fair, September 9-18, 2016 Volunteer information sheet information Volunteer 2016 9-18, September Fair, State Kansas Noon 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 End Time End to to to to to Events and concertsand at canfound be Events for badge mail tickets for badge #1 Noon Address: canine partner to enhance their independence,to fully function in society and/or to enrich their professional responsibilities career City St, Zip: St, City 9:00 AM 9:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 Thetois missionInc. provide professionally Assistance of Dogs, KSDS trainedservice and facilityfor guide, people dogs in need of a Begin Time Begin Please E-mail completed [email protected] form to days!!! clean-up down;and tear up; set is it as carry and lift to able be to need volunteers 19th, Sept Monday and 8th Sept Thursday, On NOTE: PLEASE September. in Fair State Kansas the at help to unavailable commitmentsbe have I other but will I so am I sorry I would however like makeoutreach to at the Kansas a your specialdo State Fair. help to you donation $______of donation my accept Please This KSDS allows time to get tickets and badges before ordered the KS State Fair due date. needed Tickets of Number for canine badge #2 SpecialVolunteers for KSDS and request Donations Canine name: Canine Volunteer name: Other Fair concerns might you have are: Transportation to & from Fair in Hutchinson in from Fair & to Transportation `

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JILL LEWIS BISSELL - facility BRETT KROEKER ALEX O’BRIEN Jill Lewis from Mulvane, KS attended ROMEO - SERVICE JET - guide facility dog class at KSDS in March, 2015 and met her new partner, Bissell, a Alex O’Brien, of Lawrence, KS, came Brett Kroeker of Overland Park, KS yellow Labrador from the Vacuum litter. to KSDS in the summer of 2015, to received his successor dog Jet after go- receive his service dog, Romeo, a black ing several years without a guide dog. As a teacher at Oaklawn Elementary Labrador. Alex wrote the following at After retiring his first partner, Werthers, School, Jill teaches dyslexic students, is his graduation at KSDS: Brett was not ready to get another dog a literacy coach, and works in teachers’ until a few months ago. classrooms during reading to help strug- I am 19 years old and live in Lawrence, gling students. Bissell will go with KS. I have been using a wheelchair full This team trained in their hometown Jill into these classrooms. Bissell’s job time for 10 years. I am a student at KU where there is a blending of nationali- will be to sit with students, calm them, studying aerospace engineering, and I ties, young families and lots of sports, let them stroke his fur and provide an will be starting my sophomore year this including the KC Royals and the KC atmosphere of love and acceptance. fall. My service dog’s name is Romeo Chiefs. During their training, the team Bissell will also provide a calm, sooth- and he is a male lab. Romeo can help learned the routes to restaurants, shop- ing environment for the adults who me pick up things off the floor that I ping areas and the Blue Valley School have already said they will be visiting drop, carry them and give them to me. District where Brett works. her room for some “doggie lovin.” He can also tug open the refrigerator and retrieve items out of it, tug my foot When asked about his experience Jill says, “My dog, Bissell, is amaz- onto my foot rest, push door buttons during training, Brett was amazed at ing. What captivated my heart is the and turn on lights. how quickly Jet learned his routes and character of every staff member at bonded with him. This team is looking KSDS. Every person I encountered is a My time at KSDS with my new lifelong forward to becoming more involved true servant and has a genuine heart for partner, Romeo, has been a challeng- with the community and meeting new dogs and the people they serve. I truly ing learning experience. At times it’s people. believe each of them have been called been stressful, especially when Romeo by God to make a difference in the lives was being stubborn and not obeying my Carlin Smith and family from Topeka, of the people they touch. This group commands. With enough persistence KS were Jet’s puppy raisers. of professionals is truly a family and and patience, I was able to get Romeo shares a common bond like none I’ve to do what I commanded. There will be Note: All KSDS graduates receive ever seen before. They have taken me challenging and stressful moments dur- free Science Diet food for their canine into their family and blessed me beyond ing the next few months but I am confi- partner from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, measure. I’ve told my friends how dent we will make a great team. Even and Heartgard and Frontline are overwhelming it is to be handed the though a partnership with a service dog donated by Merial. keys to a $25,000 dog; room and board will be challenging, it is well worth for 6 days; one-on-one training; and a it for the increased independence that new family free of cost to me. How do comes with having Romeo by my side. I EVER pay back a blessing like that? I would like to give a big thank you Bissell’s puppy raiser is Jerilynn Bay- to all of the staff at KSDS who cared less of Terre Haute, IN. for and trained Romeo. I also want to thank Sarah Williams who raised Ro- See related article by Jake Trease about meo to be the great dog that he is! Jill and Bissell in the Derby Informer posted March 26, 2015. Romeo’s puppy raiser is Sarah Williams and family from Mason City, IA.

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MARJORIE FOSTER MELISSA KOPF CHELSEA - SERVICE HUDSON - SERVICE JOYCE BROWN Marjorie Foster, of Wellington, KS, Melissa Kopf, from Topeka, KS came to PERU - SERVICE returned to KSDS this past fall to receive KSDS to meet her new canine partner, her third service dog, Chelsea, a black Hudson, a black Labrador. This was a new Joyce Brown, of Topeka, KS, attended fall Labrador. Marjorie doesn’t let her medical class at KSDS to receive her service dog, experience for her as Hudson was her first issues control where she goes or what she assistance dog. Peru, a yellow Labrador. Joyce has lived in does. She’s been told by several people Topeka for nine years. that she wears them out! Chelsea helps Melissa looks forward to being more ac- Marjorie manage her daily tasks. “Chelsea tive and continuing her job with the help Joyce knows that with Peru’s help, she will will inspire me to do my best every day,” be more active and independent in Topeka. of Hudson. Melissa is a social worker at says Marjorie. She stated that “Chelsea Kansas Children’s Service League, and Joyce says, “All places are more accessi- has put breath back into her heart and she ble when you have a service dog. It’s like she hopes to obtain her clinical license to is not alone. She has someone beside her. provide therapy. having a portable handrail and a third hand The love our dogs give us is impossible to when he carries objects for me.” tell others about who have never walked Melissa feels that having a service dog through life as a team.” Peru is a successor dog for Joyce. will allow her to advocate for people with disabilities, to do programs and promote Marjorie says she has watched great KSDS. Joyce chose KSDS because it was recom- changes being made at KSDS; not just the mended to her by a friend, and the fact that great accessible apartment, but WOW… KSDS is a fully accredited member of As- Hudson will be opening doors and retriev- the meals provided by the local churches ing items for Melissa along with helping sistance Dogs International, and she likes and organizations were wonderful! the community of Washington. Melissa become more independent and active. She chose KSDS because it is ADI Marjorie says her goals are to fine tune the accredited and located close to her home. Joyce has more accessibility and confi- commands they have learned during the dence with Peru’s help. Peru helps Joyce KSDS classes, build the strongest bond with balance and says people are friendlier Melissa’s desire to have a service dog was together as a positive team, and show initially about preserving her indepen- because they are curious about Peru and Chelsea she is loved. how he helps her. dence, but has now become every bit as much about her dog. She knows that she Marjorie described her experience at and Hudson are a team and her love and Joyce describes her experience in Wash- KSDS as wonderful. She is touched by ington as wonderful, peaceful, with quiet compassion for him grows more as they the caring and compassion of all the staff develop as a partnership. Melissa believes surroundings. “It was truly amazing that at KSDS and the community of Washing- not only the KSDS employees, volunteers, Hudson was chosen for her because he ton. I feel very lucky to be a part of the loves to retrieve and is always looking for and supporters are so helpful, but the KSDS family for over 19 years. entire community treated us as long-time something to pick up. friends.” Without the puppy raisers, this would not “The staff at KSDS is really passionate be possible. You love them; you teach about what they are doing. They live out Peru’s puppy raiser is Susan Jones, of them; and then give them back. I couldn’t Gore, OK. their mission. During my training, they’ve do what you do. You have helped me live worked long days and were available alone and helped me maintain my inde- anytime I needed something or had a ques- pendence. tion. I have great respect for that and I would have no concerns referring others to Chelsea’s puppy raisers are Jeanne Meyer them,” says Melissa. and Keith Chrostowski of Parkville, MO. Hudson was raised by Bob and Sandy Bartkoski of Seneca, KS.

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JESSICA SEILER RYAN VICEK JAMAICA - FACILITY JESTER - SERVICE Ryan Vicek from Louisburg, KS attended Jessica Seiler is a high school counselor ELAINE Watson fall classes at KSDS and received his new from Andale, KS. Jessica attended Facil- partner, Jester, a golden retriever. Ryan’s ity class late summer of 2015 and received KING - guide first service dog was Breyer from the Ice her dog, Jamaica, a yellow Labrador. Elaine Watson was excited to meet her Cream litter. Jessica first learned about KSDS online new guide dog, a golden retriever named and graduated with her first dog, Poppy. King. Elaine loves grooming King and he Ryan graduated from Kansas University Poppy is now retired, and Jamaica has loves her beautiful fenced in backyard. with a degree in business administration stepped in to assist Jessica. and finance. He is presently an adminis- During this team’s training in Hays, KS trative assistant and financial officer for an Jessica is using Jamaica in the counseling they worked on routes to the eye doc- abuse outpatient center. department at Eisenhower High School tor and medical doctor that are both near in Goddard, KS. Jamaica will be used in Elaine’s home. They worked at Walmart, Ryan’s life changed the most when he group and individual counseling as well as restaurants, church, Orschelins and learned received a service dog and had to become classroom guidance. Jamaica is used daily how to ride the public transportation bus more focused on his dog than on himself. helping students that struggle with anxiety to go to the Senior Center for lunch. The This helped Ryan to be responsible for and depression. There are over 900 stu- team was a big hit at all of these places. another living thing who depended on him. dents in this building. The team traveled to Washington for the Jester gives Ryan more energy and free- Jessica speaks of her experience at KSDS last few days of training to work in an area dom to do his job thus making him more and says, “KSDS has been wonderful from outside of their comfort zone. Attend- efficient. Jester will increase Ryan’s social the very beginning of this process! KSDS ing graduation and meeting King’s puppy life as everywhere he goes people want to continues to give the gift of independence raiser Jenna Reid of Salina, KS rounded talk to him about his new partner. Ryan and companionship with every single dog out their training time. knows that having Jester by his side will that is placed. KSDS really is changing make him feel safe and less exhausted. lives! Jamaica and I are high energy and Elaine’s goals are to bond well with King, we both love children. She and I are the learn all of the many commands and to be Jester pulls Ryan’s wheelchair up ramps, most loyal buddies you will ever meet.” firm when needed. braces his chair as he transfers, and retrieves items out of reach. They are Jessica says Letha Nelson, Facility trainer, developing a loving, caring, and trusting has been so kind, loving and attentive bond with each other. from the beginning and she is perfect for her job! Ryan selected KSDS because he received Breyer from them, because KSDS is local The name of Jamaica’s volunteer puppy and because the trainers do a great job of raiser is Dr. Yolanda Gray-Furman of Fort training. They are his family and have Scott, KS. been for 11 years. Thank you to the Lions Club for help providing Ryan says, “Jester is a very loving, compassionate, and amazing service dog. lodging to the graduates of He already performs above and beyond my expectations. Words really cannot the KSDS program. describe the experience and my feeling of appreciation for Annette.”

Jester’s puppy raisers are Elizabeth and GiGi Mireault, of Olive, IA.

7 SUMMER 2016 GRADUATES

MICHELLE BLUNCK LADDY - FACILITY JENNIFER PRINGLE JOSHUA RYAN Michele Blunck, Wichita, KS, is a Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator with the PRINCE- SERVICE JAYHAWK - SERVICE Wichita Police Department. Michele at- Jennifer Pringle from Brandon, FL Joshua Ryan of Goldsby, OK, returned to tended summer class at KSDS to receive returned to KSDS to receive her third KSDS this summer to receive his suc- her facility dog, Laddy, a yellow Labrador. successor dog. Jennifer was greeted by cessor service dog, Jayhawk, a black her new partner, Prince, a golden retriever. Labrador. Joshua notes that people seem Michele believes Laddy will be a huge Jennifer knows that Prince will give her to be more courteous to both he and benefit in her work. She say, “Not only more energy by pulling her wheelchair and Jayhawk, than when it is only Joshua in a will Laddy be a benefit to my clients, retrieving dropped items. wheelchair. Joshua knows he will navi- victims of violent crimes, but also for the gate easier with Jayhawk with him. He detectives faced with working these crimes Jennifer and her husband Jeff learned plans to have Jayhawk pick up items and day in and day out. Laddy will give about KSDS in 1997, and they both ob- bring things to him. Jayhawk will travel comfort to those unable to voice their pain tained assistance dogs. They both stated, to work with Joshua where he is the City and courage when attending court. Laddy “KSDS is the best choice we ever made.” Clerk for the community of Goldsby. will provide strength and will be the oasis Jennifer found through her first assistance in our desert. He will provide comfort dog that she could gain some lifelong Joshua picked KSDS because of their without judgement.” friends and that not everyone judges her accreditation with ADI, its close location because of her disabilities. to his community, and because of the Laddy is the first Courthouse Facility dog recommendation of the rehab hospital in placed by KSDS. Michele stated, “We Jennifer works for United Parcel Service Oklahoma City, OK. There was infor- will be able to connect with victims that where she is a customer service represen- mational material and someone there to previously were not connected by human tative. Prince will make her job easier demonstrate a dog. means. I believe God placed this type of because she will have more energy. Prince team in my heart, and I am very excited will help her navigate in the large build- Joshua says, “My life has changed the that we will be the first “Dream Team” in ing where she works. Jennifer’s future most through a partnership with Jayhawk Kansas. goals are to be as active as possible and because of the companionship. We laugh to go more with her husband and his dog, and play together daily. Jayhawk gives Michele speaks of her experiences at McLaren. me purpose. I continue the training done KSDS and stated, “This has been a won- at KSDS and must say I’m very happy derful, intense, and awesome week. I have Jennifer states, “KSDS has been like fam- with the training KSDS has done. These learned so much and Letha has given me ily. I have wonderful friends in graduates dogs are the BEST. I feel much more such insight. I cannot wait to put what I and puppy raisers I’ve met, and of course, secure in my home and in public with a learned into practice! Letha has been phe- Annette is the best! Prince is sweet, service dog. nomenal with the training and the encour- gentle, and loving. He helped make one of agement. I appreciate her so much!” the worst days of my life more bearable. Joshua found the “new” apartments to be While in training with Prince, I found out fantastic. He also spoke of his trainer, “I can only image how healing Laddy will my retired KSDS service dog, Dankin, Annette Metz, “Annette saw a side of me be for those who have been traumatized. passed away. I couldn’t be there with him, that had been “lost” since my accident. I Thank you, thank you!” but Prince let me cry into his fur, kept have always used humor to be the life of giving me his paw, and let me cuddle him the party. This time she matched me with Laddy’s volunteer puppy raisers are Gina on his blanket until I actually fell asleep. a very energetic two year old male! I and Carl German of Peck, KS. Prince was telling me, “It’s OK Mom, we think it is best summed up as two ornery got this.” males trying to outdo one another. Only good things come from KSDS. I cer- KSDS has been wonderful, and I espe- tainly have and will continue to spread cially appreciate Annette for allowing me the word about this experience, this place, to work one-on-one with her. and this staff.”

Prince’s puppy raiser is Ed Wierman, of Jayhawk’s puppy raiser is Mandi Holsten, Chicago, IL. of Kansas City, KS.

8 2015 GRAD RETREAT

From left to right. Karen Collier and Symphony, Joleen Pianalto and Aladdin, Russell Johnston and Ferrari, Ardene Barth and Buttercup, Shane McCray and Sonata, Bobette Figler and Brisk, Danny Ayres and Willie, Daniel Kurtz and Doniphan, Breckin Cubie and Oceana, Jannel Morris and Kendzie, Randy Teske and Marco, Kristen Steele and Corvette, Bob Lucas and Indigo, Ethan Brown and Aira, Nancy Phillips and Seville. Not pictured: Delores Nash and May, Tonya Vanwey and Curry, Linda Detwiler and Thyme. Graduates visited KSDS for 3 days of obedience sessions, refreshing and/or learning new skill tasks. Our growing family also had lots of time for socialization of dogs and humans. Recertification Every 5 years graduate teams are asked to recertify their partnership. They must show that they are still using their dog’s skill tasks correctly and pass the ADI public access test. The team is then issued a new ID card to verify that they have passed all of their requirements to be a successful and safe working team. Most teams take their recertification test during Grad retreat but are invited to do this at any other time during the year. 2016 GRAD RETREAT Sixteen graduate teams with family and caregiv- ers attended the 2016 Graduate Retreat. Three teams were recertified and everyone brushed up on skills and obedience. Once again Kan- sas weather provided a variety of changes for us to work on. Ninety plus degrees, wind, and rain kept everyone on their toes. Everyone was excited to visit with old friends and meet new ones. The dogs all worked well around each other, strangers, food, and toys. Playtime at the six-plex was enjoyed by all in the evenings.

A big thank you to Carla McGuire and her sis- ter Derry McGuire, from Iowa and Gina Ger- Back row: Linda Detwiler and Thyme, Daniel Casement and Magnolia, Joleen Pianalto and Aladdin, Daniel Krutz and Doniphan man, from Peck, KS who provided the food and Randy Teske and Marco, Bobette Figler and Brisk, Shane McCray and Sonata, Jannel Morris and Kendzie cooked delicious breakfasts and lunches for everyone at the 2015 and 2016 Grad Retreats! Front row: Nancy Phillips and Seville, Barb Richards and Zinfandel, Danny Ayres and Willie, Alex O’Brien and Romeo, Ethan Brown and Aria, Karen Collier and Symphony on floor Alex White and Redondo (not pictures Lee Thompson and Goblin) 21st ANNUAL DOG N JOG KSDS has opportunities every year to be on campus at Kansas State University for various events. K-State School of Veterinary Medicine performs the hip and eye tests for KSDS puppies-in-training.

On April 9th, some KSDS staff, puppy raisers, and others in the Manhattan area attended the 21st annual Dog N Jog, hosted by Kansas State University College of Veteri- nary Medicine Class of 2017. Anyone may participate by bringing your dog and running, jogging, or walking the course. Prizes are given for the top 3 male and female category finishers, largest dog, smallest dog, and oldest dog and human, and youngest dog and human. There is also a silent auction. It is fun for everyone there, even the dogs! Proceeds benefit KSDS. Our thanks to K-State Veterinary Medicine Class of 2017 for hosting this fundraiser! Danny Ayres and Willie, and Kristen Linder. (K-State Open House)

KSDS had a display at K-State Open House on April 16th at the Kansas State Veterinary department. KSDS had a litter born on January 22, 2008, at K-State. The puppies were named after Kansas State. Danny Ayres, a KSDS service graduate, has Willie, a golden retriever, from this litter. Danny enjoyed a tour of the veterinary department at K-State, thanks to Kristen Linder, a member of the KSU CVM class of 2018, and a KSDS volunteer.

In early June at 4-H Discovery Days, KSDS staff, puppy raisers and dogs showed 4-H members how assistance dogs work and emphasized how important our puppy raisers are to the organization.

KSDS participants, Ed and Nancy Maynard, Bob and Sandy Bartkoski and Marcia and Brent Boring 9 2016 KSDS Hope, faith, love, and -- yes, at moments -- even despair: Puppy raisers experience these emotions and many more as they start an eight-week-old pup on its journey to a special life of service.

So ``Circle of Life’’ became the theme for this year’s Pups Days, a weekend-long retreat of learning, training and fun open to all puppy raisers. More than 30 people attended the event April 15-17 at KSDS.

Learning sessions explored a pup’s life from the very beginning all the way to a life of assistance and then retirement.

``From the day we arrive on the planet, Some of the steps in exploring that life And, blinking, step into the sun, journey: There’s more to see than can ever be • A presentation was given on the com- seen, More to do than can ever be plexities of breeding and early puppy done.... development.

``It’s the circle of life And it moves us all, • Two graduates spoke eloquently about the Through despair and hope, Through impact their dogs have had in their lives faith and love....’’ and in the lives of others. Thank you to (From ``Circle of Life’’ in The Lion King) service graduate Ryan Vicek and facility graduate Jill Lewis for sharing their stories.

10 PUPS DAYS • Trainers described how women at the Learning was the main focus of Pups Topeka Correctional Facility give their Days, but fun wasn’t far behind! From time and hearts to train puppies, and read a casual Friday night pizza party where aloud touching letters from the women. dogs could play in Banner Park to a clever They teach adult dogs specific skills, but Canine Quiz Show to a fun, fast-paced also raise some from puppyhood. live auction and the traditional silent auction and raffle, fun was woven into • A session offered information on puppy the weekend. (As was food: Thank you, turn-in day, how a returned dog is tested Kansas Flippers, for another great pancake for temperament and physical health, breakfast!) and what to expect from that evaluation process. Faith, too, played its part. At a Blessing of the Dogs ceremony Sunday morning, • Trainers also offered one-on-one sessions thanks were given for these wonderful with puppy raisers who wanted expert canines -- and for all the human hearts and advice on solving a training problem or hands that work together to guide them to improving their skills with their pups, help change lives. and led group sessions in how to train and socialize pups. They also guided puppy raisers in using tools and equip- Thank you to all the puppy raisers ment to give a sense of what it’s like to work with a dog when a disability from KSDS! presents challenges.

KSDS puppy raising and training – it’s not just an individual affair, it takes the whole KSDS family to raise a KSDS puppy.

11 KSDS ASSISTANCE DOG, inc. PROGRAMS

PUPPY RAISERS Service dogs facility dogs Our puppy raisers come from all walks Service dogs are trained to provide assistance to Just What are Facility Dogs? and all ages of life. It takes a lot of pas- people with physical disabilities, from individu- sion, desire and commitment to raise one als who use wheelchairs for mobility to those “My Facility Dog brings smiles to school every of KSDS’ adorable puppies into a suc- requiring a steady four-legged partner to bal- day, and attendance has improved.” cessful assistance dog. For our teen puppy ance them as they walk. raisers (13+), puppy raising can be a great “Needing a friend, the student dropped to his way to give back to the community. Puppy Some of the skills KSDS service dogs are knees and cried into the dog’s fur.” raising for these young scholars can turn trained to do include retrieving dropped or se- into a wonderful 4-H, Boy Scout, Girl lected items, pulling wheelchairs, bracing for The facility dog is partnered with a working Scout or FFA project. What better way balance or transfers, assisting in undressing, professional facilitator and is skilled at main- to socialize our young puppies than by turning lights on, and opening and closing a va- taining a calm manner and good social behavior taking them to events sponsored by these riety of doors. in a variety of environments. They are accus- organizations! tomed to interacting with many different types of people, including those with physical and/ Puppy raising is not just for high school or developmental disabilities. They may work students with supportive families, howev- in schools, physical therapy clinics, nursing er, puppy raisers under the age of 18 must homes, counselor offices, children’s advocacy have written parental consent. centers, or courthouses. Kennel clubs have classes, members and facilties to help provide the perfect environment to expose puppies to other dogs and people. If you are a member of any of these organizations and would like a presentation about KSDS, please contact us at ([email protected]) or (785) 325-2256. Service Dog in vest and harness.

STEPS TO APPLY FOR AN ASSISTANCE DOG A $25 non-refundable application fee is required to start the process of approval. There is

an extensive application process requiring basic Facility Dog in vest. Guide dogs information, medical information and referenc- es from the applicant. A video of the applicant’s CAREER CHANGE KSDS guide dogs help their partner get life and assistance needs is required along with safely from one place to another and are an interview for approval. If approved, there are dogs trained to locate curbs and stairs, to cross no other costs to the applicant. streets safely, to show change of ground What do you want to be when you texture (i.e. sidewalk to gravel) and to KSDS is able to provide not only the dog, but grow up? the extensive hours of training, a collar, leash avoid obstacles and overhanging objects. and harness at no cost to the applicant due to the The guide dog knows “left” and “right” Vocally, dogs can’t tell us that they would like to generosity of the people who donate to KSDS. and can help their partner with many be part of a service, guide, or facility team. The The Lions Clubs of Kansas have set up a schol- “find” commands (the table, the chair, the KSDS trainers let the dog tell them by way of its door in/out, the counter, etc.) arship fund that pays for the student’s room and board while attending class. Dog food is fur- personality, temperament, and desire to do the nished for the life of the dog by Hill’s Pet Nutri- job where its strengths lie. Their health may get tion. Ownership of the dog is given after one in the way due to possible hip dysplasia, cata- year of successful team work. racts, or allergies. They may make it clear that they would just rather be a pet, or an older dog We welcome Veterans but at this time we do not may need a home upon retiring from its working have the personnel to train and place PTSD, Sei- life. The dog’s volunteer puppy raiser is called zure Alert, Diabetic Alert or Hearing Dogs. first, offering it back into their home as a pet. If they are unable to take the dog, KSDS staff All KSDS dogs must meet the requirements of refers to its Career Change applications. Each the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Stan- application is reviewed, and we match the dog dards and Ethics. There is a minimum of 120 with the lifestyle and personality of their for- hours of intense training in every KSDS dog ever family. There is no charge for our Career placed with a partner. Change dogs but donations will be welcomed.

For more information or questions, contact Le-

Guide Dog in harness. tha Nelson, Client Services at (785) 325-2256 ext. 115 or ([email protected]). 12 FBLA washington county VOLUNTEERS for KSDS

Puppy raisers...envelope stuffers... high schoolers...oh my! These KSDS volunteers from Washington County come in all different shapes and styles. From the little ones that play with puppies after school to the K-state students and other adults that spend their afternoons around the campus, KSDS would like to thank all who volunteer their time. Whether it is stuffing countless envelopes or clearing sidewalks in the summer heat so wheelchairs can travel safely, we would not be able to continue working towards our goal if it weren’t for the dedicated volun- From left to right: Sara Gustin and Arwen, Sean Bruna, Gene Martin, Tray Zabokrtsky, Tyler Nelson, teers that help KSDS. Thank you! Kendra Bolejack, Makinna Bentz, Scyuler Zenger, Aundrea Bruna and Tori Zabokrtsky.

First Courthouse Placement KSDS is proud to announce the placement of our first courthouse facility dog!

Laddy, a two year old yellow lab, along with his new handler, Michele Blunck, graduated from KSDS on June 18th, 2016. Michele is a Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Wichita Police Department. Laddy will accompany Michele to work every day to provide comfort and support to victims of crime. Laddy is the first courthouse facility dog in the state of Kansas from an Assistance Dogs International accredited organization.

KSDS “Cheers to Careers” A program was adopted several years ago at KSDS to give people an opportunity to honor their de- ceased dog by donating to KSDS through the “Cheers to Careers” program. For a donation of $100 or more, a memorial inscription of up to fifteen words are inscribed on a brass plate and affixed to a plaque in the west training building at KSDS, and you will also be recognized in the next Pathway newsletter. The brass plates are placed on wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces. Each piece has paw prints and footprints to signify the value of friendship in life’s journey.

Let your love grow by supporting KSDS and remember and honor your special companion. Honor them in a way that helps others through KSDS guide, service, or facility dog programs. “Grieve not, but speak of me as if I were beside you.” Displayed in west training building.

13 EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS

Here is an example of something found on an exam: KSDS, Inc. (retired) Service Dog team Shelly Shetley and Boo. Shelly noted that Boo was having concerns with her retrieving skills and possibly losing vision. Shelly had met Mandi Holsten at a KSDS, Inc. monthly function, and Mandi informed Shelly of the Eye Care for Animals courtesy screening exams for assistance dogs. Dr. Kaese met with the team and diagnosed Boo with progressive retinal degeneration on her screening exam. Dr. Kaese scheduled Boo to be monitored for future complications from the progression of the disease. Boo was eventually retired and a successor dog named Jewel was placed with Shelly. Without this screening exam, Boo may have never been diagnosed.

During the month of May, Eye Care for Animals offered courtesy screen- This year multiple graduate teams were screened at the Eye Care for An- ing eye exams to all assistance dogs and their partners for an ACVO spon- imals event in May, thanks to the coordination efforts of puppy raiser, sored event. Drs. Sturgeon, Kaese and Hunkeler provided these exams to Mandi Holsten. Thank you for helping these teams get their FREE eye KSDS, Inc. graduate teams and puppy raisers at the Eye Care for Animals exams! offices located in the Kansas City area (Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, and Mission) and also in Wichita. These screening exams gave KSDS, Inc. teams peace of mind in knowing that their dog’s vision is in need of monitoring versus healthy.

Eye Care for Animals • 913-381-3937 Eyecareforanimals.com THANK YOU TO ACVO/STOKESRX AND EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS FROM KSDS!

KSDS Assstance dogs, INC. – facts KSDS was incorporated January 10, 1990 and opened September 1990. KSDS was the first organization in the USA to provide both guide and They are a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation - Federal ID# 48-1080879 service dog programs from within the same facility. Half of KSDS place- Their first placements occurred in November 1991. ments occur outside the State of Kansas. KSDS has placed teams in 32 different states and has volunteer puppy raisers There have been 521 Canine Assistant teams placed. located in 16 states.

Guide Dogs - 108 Teams includes 25 successor teams KSDS has been an accredited member of Assis- Service Dogs - 302 Teams includes 63 successor teams tance Dogs International (ADI) since 2003. ADI Facility Dogs - 111 Teams includes 6 successor teams is a coalition of programs from around the world which train and place canine assistance dogs. KSDS is located on US Highway 36 in Washington, The coalition establishes the standards and eth- Kansas located: ics for training and placing assistance dogs and 3 hours West of Kansas City teams. Staff at KSDS have been very involved 3 hours NE of Wichita in sharing training criteria and committee work 3 hours East of Hays within the ADI organization. 2 hours NW of Topeka 2 Hours South of Lincoln, NE KSDS relies on contributions from individuals, 3 hours South of Omaha, NE corporations, service clubs, wills and bequests. Literally in the “Middle of Everywhere” KSDS’ corporate sponsors include Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Me- The canine partner will provide assistance either specifically for their rial, Zoetis, Ceva Animal Health, Modern Medical Mobility, Boehringer partner or they will help their partner assist others in prevailing over their Ingelheim, Novartis Animal Health, United Bank and Trust, Prairie Band disabilities. Placements occur at no charge to the person receiving the Potowatimi Nation, and Patterson Foundation. The majority of KSDS dog other than the initial $25.00 application fee. Continuing support for corporate sponsors provide support by means of donating products or the graduates is also part of the services offered. The support is utilized services that directly benefit puppies, dogs in training or teams that have to keep the team working at peak performance and is offered throughout graduated. Lions Clubs of Kansas provide funding for student housing the life of the partnership. The staff provides one-on-one training for spe- expenses. cialized needs and on-going support to all teams. KSDS assistance dogs Thank you Corporate Sponsors! are valued at $25,000 each. By those standards, KSDS has given away over 12 million dollars in product and services since 1991. KSDS welcomes your support and invites you to join in our efforts. For further information visit our website www.ksds.org, call 785-325-2256 or write KSDS at 120 W. 7th St. Washington, KS 66968.

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KSDS is reaching out to its friends to see if you would be willing to set up an ongoing ACH (automated clearing house) entry from your checking or savings account to fund your tax deductible opportunities to improve the quality of life of tribution, volunteering, and/or employee work- donation to KSDS. You simply fill out the form, provide us with the amount and a voided check. KSDS will take care of the rest. We have many donors that have already chosen to do this rather than give one lump sum in the year. ACH payments are an efficient and cost-reducing alternative to a paper check and postage. A debit or credit card will incur a fee as opposed to no fee for this ACH individuals. KSDS qualifies to participate in place giving program. A donation may be made transaction. These sustaining donations enable KSDS to plan better to meet budget, income and expenses throughout the year. this campaign throughout the United States, by monthly by simply signing an ACH form (in- We wish to thank you in advance for your contribution!

John & Jane Doe using CFC #10823. Federal employees may ob- cluded in this newsletter), or have your human 111 Homestead Street Smalltown, KS 67555 tain the pledge forms at their place of employ- resource department contact Marcia Funke, ment. Federal Employees may pledge through Development Director, at 785-325-2256, ext.

8/17/2016 payroll deduction or make a one-time cash or #104, or ([email protected]) with any ques- Bank Routing Number Your Account Number check donation. tions. Just fill out the other side of this page. Attach a voided check that has your bank routing number and account number in order to set up your ACH automated donation to KSDS and place it in the remittance envelope. KSDS will take care of the rest. This saves you time and money. Your donation to KSDS will be deducted on approximately the 5th of each month. KSDS will provide you with a receipt at calendar year end for tax purposes. Retirees and contractors are not directly solic- ACH Form ited, but may make one-time cash or check do- Remittance Envelope nations. Thank You!! ASSISTANCE DOGS INTERNATIONAL Assistance Dogs International (ADI) is sistance dogs, and advocating for the high standards expected of assistance a coalition of not for profit assistance legal rights of people with disabilities dog programs. dog organizations. The purpose of partnered with assistance dogs. ADI is to improve the areas of training, KSDS has been an accredited member placement, and utilization of assistance ADI has a comprehensive accreditation of ADI since 2003 and has gone through dogs, staff and volunteer education, as system and members have to be regu- two accreditation reviews and is a mem- well as educating the public about as- larly assessed to ensure they meet the ber in good standing.

INTERN AT KSDS Kristi Myers was born and raised in the Rose Hill/Derby, Kansas area. She graduated from Rose Hill High School in 2005 and also graduated from Butler County Community College with a Business degree. Kristi has always had a love for animals and the desire and passion to help people since she was a young girl. This led Kristi into the career path of dog training and wanting to specialize in service dog training. Kristi is extremely grateful for her 5 week long internship at KSDS. Beginning September 1st, Kristi will move into a full-time position with KSDS as the Canine Housing Unit (CHU) Coordinator. Welcome to the KSDS family!

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AMAZON is a popular shopping tool and you GOODSEARCH is a search engine www.good- STATE OF KANSAS & MISSOURI -- If you can easily switch to Amazon Smile. At https:// search.com you can use when searching online work for the State of Kansas, you may contrib- smile.amazon.com, you won’t notice any differ- and make money for KSDS at the same time. ute to KSDS through the CHC website at: ence when you shop. HOWEVER, the Amazon Use Yahoo-based GoodSearch and earn 1¢ per www.ksmo.healthcharities.org or phone Smile Foundation donates .5% of all purchases search for KSDS. Shop online with GoodShop (913) 831-7002. to a charity of your choice and, hopefully, you & earn additional cash for KSDS. will choose KSDS. KSDS DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS -- If Assistance Dogs, Inc. IGIVE is an on-line shopping site www.igive. you shop at Dillons, there is an opportunity com that channels you to more than 1,500 stores. through Dillons’ Community Rewards, to do- ONLINE GIVING – making a donation What if up to 26% of each purchase you made nate to KSDS. Visit https://www.dillons.com/ through the www.ksds.org website is safe, fast went to KSDS? The stores you use will donate communityrewards and sign into an existing and easy. When we receive your donation, we’ll a certain percentage of the purchase to a chari- account, or click “Create an Account”. Select to send an acknowledgement via mail for tax pur- table organization and, again, we hope KSDS is “Enroll” in Community Rewards. If you have poses. We accept all major credit cards. Please your choice. It’s all free and private. Join to- an existing account, select “view your rewards note: we use a nonprofit service to process our day and change online shopping for good. details”, then “Enroll”. Find KSDS Assistance credit card transactions. LOC IND CH ORG is Dogs, Inc., or type in KSDS’s organization the name that will appear on your statement, not number of 18656. KSDS. 15 MAKING IT ALL POSSIBLE – THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

DONORS These people make it possible to give recipients a $25,000 KSDS Assistance Dog and food for the dog for life. We at KSDS Thank You! KSDS FAMILY DONORS Sharen & Larry Adamek Joan L Brown Sharon J Dierking Nettie W Graden Jill & Leland Howerton Kerstin Lang Jeanne Meyer & Sharolyn & Jerry Adams Joyce Brown Karen & Gary Dodd Susan & Ron Graham Malessia Howland & Debbie & Patrick Lange Keith W Chrostowski Genia Sue & Joseph Joyce M Brown Elizabeth & Greg Doll Linda & William Graves David Pickering Brenda & Gary Lange Sharon & Lowell Meyer Agnew Paul A Brown Jill & Darcy Domoney Sandra C Gray Betty Huber Gwen Larson Shirley Miles Verla & William Akana Trionne M. Brown Janelle & Dewey Domoney Shelly K Gray Jason Hughes Jay Hall Brenda F Miller Heidi & John Albin Caroline Bruna Melba Domoney Desiree Green Mandi Hunter Marian & Jack Larson Kathy Miller Corri & Ralph Allen Renae & Lynn Bruna Joan & Larry Doskocil JoAnn & Paul Grimm Mary L Huntley Michele Larson Belden F Mills Deborah & Dean Allen Gracie & Bill Bryant Carolyn & Charles Dossey Sandra & Siegmar Cecily Hutchison Donna & Elmer Lawver Pat & Dave Mills Geralyn Allen Sherri & Clifford Bryant Marilyn Douglass Groetsch Vicki & Douglas Hye Karen & James Laybourne Gregory F Mock Sally & Gary Anderson Charlotte & David Barb & David Downing Erin & Jason Gubbins Charlene & Tom Hyland Diane Leach Jeannine Mondero Jessica & Christopher Buckmaster Katrina D Downing Janice & Karl Guetzow Sandra Iennaccaro Linda & Kenneth Leander Gloria Moore Anderson Martha & Robert Buford Denise & Tom Dragastin Ron K Gulick, Jr Millie & Fred Irwig Nancy & Charles Leathers Jeanne & James Moore Patricia & John Anderson Phyllis Burdge Sonya Dreiling Clare & Brent Gustin Debra Iwinski Sondra Lee Ruth Ann Moorman Judy & Rick Anderson Judy M Burke Kay E Drennen Sara & Keith Gustin Claudia & Norman Jackson Teresa & Bruce Leonard Linda Morris-Stiles BJ Arehart Williams Alyson & Korey Burkhart Joan & Michael Dryden Amy Gwinn-Colwell Ashley Jacobson Jill & David Lewis Jannel Morris Bob Arehart Rosalyn Burks Clara Dubbs Fredrick W Hackerott Geneva Jahnke Kalie Lewis Laura & Wesley Morris Marion Armstrong Larry Burnam Sharon & Gary Duncan Diane & Albert Hahn Gay L James Lorrie Lewis Lori Morris George C Avila, Jr Mollie Burton Roberta & Mark Dunham Maxine Haller Kylie Jenkins Lillian Thaler Lewis Tonya & Michael Moses Mary Kay Gebhart-Avila Lisa Bush Dorothy & Bob Dunn Stephanie A Hallisy Chris Jenkins Kay & William Lewis Jeff Muckenthaler Danny Ayres Sandy Turner Darlene Dunn Lisa & Clint Hamilton Virginia Jenkins Becky & Jack Lindamood Brenda Murrow Betty & Gerald Backman Jennifer L Butler Linda Frazier Kim Hamlin Allison & Jack Jensen Kristin & Walter Linder Priscilla & Alvin Musser Cheryl Ballard Jan & Jack Byars James L Dunn Carrie & Christpher Handy Jeanette Jensen Lydia J Lindquist Asha & T Nagaraja Julia R Balnis Ann Byington Rae I Dunn Margaret & Robert Helen & Gordon Johnson Dorothy & Ray Lindquist Dolores Nash Harry C Banks Anna Byrnes Ruth Larson Hankins Janice N Johnson Marta & Cletus Carey Needham Nancy & John Barbee David Byrnes Duane Durst Annette & Bob Harlan Michael L Johnson Linenberger Nancy & Glen Nelson Bobbie Barker Natalie & Bob Byrnes Deb & Gary Dwerlkotte Kristi Harlan & Lee Sheila & Shane Johnson Jana & Mark Linenberger Letha & Larry Nelson Marjorie & Carter Barker Sara & Alfred Campbell Libby Eaton Fimmen Tracy A Johnson Regina M Linenberger Kay & Dale Nester Martha & Robert Barnhardt Cynthia & Keith Campbell Richard Eaton Lucinda Harman, PhD Deb Johnston & Jo Hass Carole & JC Love Ruth M Newcom Connie Barnum Staci & Octavio Cardenas Janett Eidman Janice & Dan Harrington Debra & Richard Johnston Mary Ann Lowry Mary & K David Newell Rebecca & William Katherine Carlgren Debbie Eifler Julia A Hartley Mary Ann & Robert Georgia & Bob Lucas Kristi Newell Bartkoski Susan & Richard Carlisle Ruth Eisen, MD Shirley & Frank Hartranft Johnston Karen Luke Sue Nible Sandy & Bob Bartkoski Dawn & Frank Carlson Scott Eveloff, MD Kelsey Hatesohl Russell Johnston Deanne & Ronald Lull Mary Kay & Ronald Diane Baskerville Nancy & Roy Carter Mary & Dwight Eiserer Lisa & David Hattok Janet Jones Brenda J Lumpkin Nichols Renee Baty Whitney & Daniel Emma Elliott Stephanie & Jeff Haug Susan Jones Kay & Don Lund JoAnn Nider Ardene & Chet Casement Janet J Elliott Kaitlin A Haukos Christie Jordan Lesa & Roger Lusk Charles Nieman Baumgartner Wanda & Don Catron Lynn & Jim Elliott Susan & William Hauser Heather J Kaese Mary (Molly) Lyon Doris & Morton Nikkel Pamela & John Baxter Janice & George Cecrle Jill & Kyle Elwood Lucile E Hawks Carolyn Kain Linda & J Stuart Mack Pat & Ward Nippert F.M. Beam Suzanne & Brett Chambers Amy & Scott Esquibel May C Hays Nylen Kain Kristin Maguire Joan Njus Jeanine & Bill Beamgard Diana & Preston Chapel Hazel Estes Ivan W Hayworth Shelley Kaiser Dixie & Jack Malone Ann & Thom Norbury Denise Beason James Charles Ellen Evans Gwendolyn Heckathorn Lynn & Brent Julie C Maloukis Carolyn & John Oborny Lisa & Greg Beck Sharon & Kenny Chase Lola & Gerald Everett Donita & Gordon Hedrick Kalemkiarian Janis Manke Alex O’Brien Stephanie & Kyle Becker Lesta Cheek Willliam D Fabian, Jr, PhD Amy & Dennis Heidner Kimberly Kalosy Carol & Ben Marple Crystal & Patrick O’Brien Mildred Beikmann Sacha & Brian Childs Mary Jane & Doyle Fair Scott Heidner Connie & Paul Kamps Joni & Gary Marske Peggy O’Brien Norma & Paul Bell Robert L Christianson Evelyn & Delmar Falen Lorna Heitman Sharon & Roy Kapteina Anita & Gene Martin Virginia Olson Beverly & Richard Benjes Barbara J Adolphson Cathy & John Farrell Douglas S Helmke Nancy & William Sean Mason Belva & Harry Orbison Erlena Benning Erica & Rick Christie Virginia Fay Diane & Kevin Henderson Kassebaum Tilly & JB Masson Bettie Garrison Ore Steven Benyshek Denise & Robert Claycamp Roy Fencl Janice & Steven Hendler Deborah Kassien Jan & Tim Matlack Julie & John O’Reagan Rosalie & Galen Bernasek Kristin & Marc Clements Dawn Fennewald Jacki & Bill Hendricks Rhonda L Kasten Joanne Mattlin Sally & Robert Orth Donna & Timothy Bertram Ruth & Royce Closterman Donna & Robert Ferris Janice & John Henggeler Betty Kastl Ruth Maus Carolyn & Art O’Toole Michelle & Fredrick Celeste & Michael Phyllis & Jack Fierst Judith E Hennessey Darcy & John Keeffe Sheila & Steve Maxwell Kelly & Jamie Otott Betzen Coffman Bobette Figler Patricia & Clifford Lila & Dale Keesecker Jeri & Lynn Mayer Mary Alice Pacey Diane & Arlo Biere Karen Collier Peg Fimmen Henning Marie T Keith Nancy & Ed Maynard Staci Pankratz Margaret & Peter Bieri Doug M Conlan Mary C Finlayson Lane & Vernon Henricks Bethany Keller Megan & Michael Mayo Helena Parsell Betty A Bittner Liz Conley Rebecca & Oliver Finney Whitney & Roy Henry Glenda & Paul Keller Carole Mazza Mary Parsons Rose Bloomberg Carmen Cook Ruth Ann & David Fischer Steven C Henry, DVM Meaghan Kelly Rhonda Jones McBride Judy B Pascarella Michele Blunck Nelwyn Cook Kaitlin M Foley Gloria & Charles Henson Shirley Kerezsi Nancy & Robert McBride Joyce Patterson Sharon & Curtis Bock Jenika & Peter Cook Emily Fonken Jo & Arthur Hetzke Lou & Bill Kern Stephanie McCall Pat Payne, DVM Sue & Larry Bogart Wendy Cook Carl Fors Darlene & Bob Hiatt Mary Kerns Mary Kaye & Jack Valerie & Larry Peck Joy I Bogle Pamela & Dennis Copp Krista & Matthew Foster Harriet A Hickman Deanna Kerr McCarty Joyce Pellettera Liz & Bill Bond Jeanne Cordingley Marjorie S Foster Mary & Dennis Higgins Kim Kerschen Kathy McClanahan Elizabeth & Bruce Pat Booth Virginia Corrin Lorna Fox Jo-An & Gary Higgins Jody & Chad Ketter Jennifer & Lynn McClure Pendleton Deborah Borck-Chapman Jeanne & J Mark Cottrell Tara Frasier Janet & Jim Higgins Christine P Khoudja David L McConnell Nancy & Stephen Perry David Chapman Jesi R Courser Sandi J Freese M & Brad Higgs Adam Kiess Carolyn C Majors Donise & Dennis Peterson Marcia & Brent Boring Judith & Stewart Cox Jeanenne E Fregeau Howard Hildenbrand Andrea Kiess Annette & Shane McCray Jenna Petesch Sharon & Phillip Boring Cheryl & Dan Cram Laura & Clint Friedrichs Teressa & Donald Hill Justin Kimmons-Gilbert Jamie & Keith McDaniel Ray Petr Pat Bouse Michelle & Randy Crow Jean Frohling Doug Hillman Sharon & Jim Kincaid Jalene McFadden Nancy Phillips Mary C Boyce Stephen Crowell Jane & David Funke Elizabeth Hillman Alissa & Colin Kirchhoff Marilyn McGown Joleen Pianalto Judy & Lawrence Boye Tom Cruit Marcia & Ron Funke Marilyn Hines Ginny & Thom Kirk Teresa McGranahan Sherry & Eric Pickett Regina & Jeffrey Brabec Breckin Cubie Henry C Furst, DDS Irma Lou & William Hirsch Rosemary A Kisker Karen & Jim McGuigan Alison Pierce-Smith Eileen & Robert Bradford Carol & Bruce Cubie Freda Sue Galer Renee & Mark Hoffman Marian & Larry Kleweno Mike McGuigan Russell A Smith Susan D Bradish Rosemary & Bruce Cubie Tammy & Raymond Gano Trudie & Bill Hoffman Denise & Ed Klimek Carla J McGuire David Pierson Linda Bradley Cheryl & Dale Curtis Shirley Gans Rita & Ray Hoffmans Kay & James Knight Derry E McGuire Kathryn & John Pike Jennifer Bradt Douglas E Daniels Kim & Duke Gasiorowski Marcella Holbrook & Sandy & Jeff Knitter Lisa & Ted McKee Tari & John Piskac Barbara J Brandenburg Marilyn & Joseph Daniels Sherri & Steve Gaydusek Norman Stewart Elizabeth Knott Katie McMullin Marjorie L Pohlman Jennifer Brandenburg Jeannie R Dates Ruth Gennrich DeEtte Kerr & David Jane & Dennis Koch Paula McNeary Dianne & Joe Porter Linda & Bob Brandom Jacob Davenport Gina & Carl German Holien Joe Kongs Corey McPeak Jerry Lee Porter Shelly & Roger Brandt Sue & Charles Davidson Patty & Joe Germer Ronald Holland Melissa D Kopf Paula S McVey Jody & Dan Portuese Kay & Ellis Braudrick Anne Davis Diane & Dave Dana & Cork Holle Marilee & Thomas Kort Teresa & Ron McVey Coleena Post William E Braun Olivia Davis Gestenslager Janice & Lennis Holle Wendi & David Krishock Margre & Milt Mech Shirley & Galen Postier Marian Breidenbach Jodie Davis Marguerite Gibson Regan Holthaus Bret Kroeker Susie & Jeff Medcalf Beth & Rod Pracht Clanton Barbara A Davis-Fritz Joshua Giese Dianne & Kevin Lois & Russell Kroeker Melissa Mellinger Janet Pralle JoAnne & Christopher Bridge Davis-Fritz Carolyn A Gill Honomichl Diane & Warren Kroeker Cathy Merchant Harold Prester Bridgnell John F De Reu Janet & Harpal Gill Mallory & Glenn Hoover Katherine & Butch Annette Metz Jennifer & Jeff Pringle Judy L Briggs Diane deLain Nancy Giossi Paula Hopkins Kukanich McKenzie Metz Susan & Gary Proffitt Bernice C Brighton Patricia & Brian Derx John Broholm & Chantal Marianne & Daniel Daniel Kurtz Dee & Harry Metz Phillip H Punswick Joann & Al Brittain Karen & John Detwiler M Girard Horowitz Neal Kurtz Debra & David Metzler Terry L Punswick Judy & Roger Broers Linda & Keith Detwiler Amy & Jeff Glines Dana Houser Helena Lamb Brenda & Mark Meuli Diane Quantic Ethan Brown Nicole Diefenbacher Joni & Mark Goodman Betty Lou Hover Deb & Douglas Landoll Johanna Quick Thank you for helping KSDS continue its work in placing quality assistance dogs. The Donor List is inclusive of May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Omission of any name is not intentional and upon notification will be published in the next newsletter. 16 KSDS FAMILY DONORS (Cont.) Beverly J Sims Doris & Ron Van Etten KSDS ORGANIZATION Derby Noon Lions Club Lincoln Lions Club Skanska USA Building Inc John F Raat JoAnne H Singer Janice & Wayne Van Natta DON0RS Dighton Lions Club Lindsborg Lions Club Solomon Lions Club Dorl Rader Tobe Singleton Lea & Matt Vandervelde Agra Lions Club Dillons Stores Linwood Lions Club South Central Kansas Janice Ragan Vicki & Bill Slater Tanya & Alan VanWey AmazonSmile Foundation Dodge City Lions Club Lions Clubs of Lawrence Kennel Club Kathryn Rayburn BJ & Jim Smart Debbie & Kirk VanZee American Legion 104 Don & Florence McCune Foundation Special People in Need Marie Stafford Lucinda Smetana-Hull Linda & Steve Vaughn Jeff Long Post Foundation Louisburg Lions Club St Francis Lions Club Tammy & Arlan Reed Carlin & Patrick Smith Clinton Vawter Animal Charities of Downs Lions Club Lucas Lions Club State Bank of Axtell Angela & Jason Regier Cynthia & Gene Smith Ellen & Richard Verell America DST Systems, Inc. Lutheran Church Sunflower Electric Power Jenna Reid Dianne Smith Sandy & Gary Vincent Anonymous Dwane L & Velma Lunt Lyndon Lions Club Corporation Susan Reimer Jill & Gregory Smith Ryan Vicek Anonymous Wallace Charitable Manhattan Lions Club Sunflower Sams Dale Rein Heather & Jason Smith Elaine Volkmann Ark Valley Sams Foundation Marquette Lions Club Sunflower Sams - Topeka Dawna & Jim Rein Tamara & Lyle Smith Rosalie & Warren Arkansas City Early Bird Earl Bane Foundation Marshall County Abstract Tantillo Family Foundation Jennifer & Jim Reintjes Nadine & Ray Smith Voorhees Lions Club Effingham Lions Club Marysville Lions Club TB Baker Foundation of Sharon Revell Christa Snyder Carolyn Vosburg Arkansas City Lions Club Emporia Lions Club Maurice & Gladys Olson- Kansas Pat & Tom Riat Pam J Soderholm Nancy E Wachs #6966 Epsilon Sigma Alpha McDonald Foundation Tescott Lions Club Kathy & Dan Richardson Joan Sorrick Janet & Gordon Waddle Ash Grove Charitable International McPherson Lions Club The Dragastin Insurance Florence & Ron Richey Russell Soupene David J Wade Foundation Epsilon Sigma Alpha Memorial Health System Agency Brian E Rindt Catherine & Mark Sousa Connie Walker Atchison Lions Club Kansas State Council Miltonvale Lions Club The Leva & Frank Duclos Jeri Rippe James South Pam & Kent Walline Atwood Lions Club ESA Lamplighters Minneapolis Evening Foundation Sharon & Harry Ritter Susan M Spain Jane Walta Augusta Evening Lions Eudora Lions Club Lions Club Thrivent Financial Choice Frances & Don Rittgers Kirsty & Chris St Clair Michele & Mickey Walter Club #6968 ExxonMobile Foundation Modern Pioneers Study Program Marcia & Marion Roberts Nancy & Edward Staley Betty L Walters Baldwin City Lions Club Eye Care Associates of Club Tiblow Good Sams Pauline & Ken Robinson Delaine & Clinton Stalker Lorraine Walterscheid Barry & Paula Downing Salina, LLC Moehlenbrink, Darlene Topeka Correctional Linda & James Rodrigues Arvilla & Edward Amanda & Michael Foundation First Christian Church Monticello Trails Middle Facility Pooches & Beverly & Gail Roepke Stallbaumer Waltner Baxter Springs Lions Club Fredonia Middle School School STUCO Pals Julie & Rob Roever Jeanette Stamm Elaine Watson Bel Aire Lions Club LEO Lions Moostash Joe Tours Topeka Sunflower Lions Betsy Rohleder Laurie & Christopher Lynette S Webb Belleville Lions Club Fredonia Middle School Morganville Lions Club Club Barbara & Haven Rolander Steele Kim & Josh Weber Bern Community Library STUCO Morland Lions Club Union Pacific Employees RJ Romberger Janice Stewart Scott Weber Best Choice Save-A-Label Gardner Lions Club Muscatine Veterinary Club #28 Nelda & Steve Ronnekamp Patty Sthole Mary & Charles Weickert Blue Cross & Blue Shield Garnett Lions Club Hospital P.C. United Health Group Jan & Jim Roop Amy & Alan Stone Janice & Stuart Weiner of KS Foundation, Inc. Gem Lions Club Nat’l Council on Vermillion Community Merry & Calvin Roop Kim Stone Dottie & Bob Welch Blue Rapids Lodge No 169 Gerald Oppenheimer Alcoholism & Drug Club Nancy L Roop Heather L Stotz Mary L Wendel Blue Valley Tele- Family Foundation Abuse - St Louis Walnut Fork Veterinary Emily & Morgan Rose Cambria & Samuel Stover Becky & F L Trey Communications, Inc Girard Lions Club Neodesha Lions Club Service Steve Rose Ed Stratemeier Wetherington Brown Memorial Glen Elder Lions Club Newton Lions Club Walsburg Women of ELCA Tambre & Joshua Ross Lou Stratemeier Joan Wheatley Foundation Good Sams District 4 Overland Park Host Lions Walton Lions Club Joy Roth Joan & John Strickler Amber Wheeler Brownback, Sam Good Sams District 9 Club Ward Funeral Home Bobbie Rothenberg Norma & Kenneth Stringer Alex White Bruna Implement Company Great Plains Mission U Oxford Lions Club Washington County Ida Schreiber Laurelann & Darrell Stroda Danny L White Bucklin Lions Club GT Midwest Pairs & Spares SS Class Community William R Rowson Martha Stroot Liz Weyman Bunker Hill Lions Club H & M Jabara Family Park City Lions Club Foundation Josh Ryan Mary & Greg Strunk Evelyn M White C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Parsons Lions Club Washington Lions Club Mario J Saegers Rhonda & Bradd Stucky Sherry White Caldwell Lions Club Hays Lions Club Patterson Foundation West State Line Club Anna Sarol Lyn Sullivan Susan G White Candlewood Veterinary Henry G & Shirley M PEO Chapter Y Westphalia Lions Club Eloisa Sarol Kim & Robert Swain Michael L Whitehair, Caney Lions Club Wassenberg Charitable PEO Sisterhood Chapter F Wheatbelt Sams Gelene Savage Jodi & Paul Swanson DVM Caplinger Family Fund Pittsburg Lions Club Wichita Northwest Lions Mary & Lonnie Sawin Louise Sweeney Terry Whitenight Foundation Heritage Tours Plains Lions Club Club Marsha & Jeff Schell Mark Swift Marilyn R Whitley Carbondale Lions Club Hiawatha Lions Club Plan Life Wise, LLC Wichita Police Victim Vida Mae Schell Jean & Miles Tade David Whitney Carson Charitable Trust Hill City Lions Club Planet Green Assistance Unit Roberta & Neil Schilling Carol & William Talley Loretta D Wiens Cedar Creek Sams Hillsboro Lions Club Polo Custom Products Wilhelm Heating & CD Schomaker Rosemary M Tate Ed Wierman Cedar Vale Lions Club Holton Lions Club Pony Express Travelers Cooling Roxanne Schottel Wylie J Taul Wanda J Wierman Chanute Lions Club Holyrood Lions Club Prairie Band Potawatomi Windom Lions Club Judy Schreiber Lisa Taylor JoAnn Wiesedeppe Chapman Lions Club Howard Area Lions Club Nation Winfield Lions Club Roger Schroeder Marion & Tim Taylor Tamara L Wilkerson Chapter AN PEO Humboldt Lions Club Pratt Regional Medical WKRP Pat & John Schwartz Jan & Terry Taylor Brandy & Jeremy Wilkes Sisterhood Hunter Lions Club Center Auxiliary WMR Family Foundation Bridgid L Schwilling Debbie & Don Tegethoff Sharon & Earl Williams Chapter CA of PEO Independence Lions Club Pratt Rotary Club Yaffee Iron & Metal Helen B Scott Lisa & Derek Temeyer Karen & Roger Williams Citizens State Bank Inman Lions Club Quallity Pets, Inc. Co., Inc. Frances Scrimsher Susan & Randy Teske Sarah & Adam Williams City of Wichita Junction City Sundowners Quest Credit Union Yates Center Lions Club Amanda Seal Marilyn Thaler Rosemary & Tom Willson City of Hutchinson Lions Club Ransom Lions Club Zimmerman Family Randell L Sedlacek Sharon & Robert Thom Jack N Wisman Welcome Channel Kansas City Corvette Reading Lions Club Foundation Jessica Seiler Rebecca & Brian Mary Ann Wittman Clay Center Carnegie Association Rexford Lions Club Marlene Senatore Thomason Lorelei Woerner-Eisner Library Kansas Gas Service Robert G Schmideler Pat & Phil Severson Dennis A Thompson Jeannean & William Wolf Club 50 - Bank of Tescott Kansas Good Sam Club Fnd/Aid to the Blind Warren Shaffer Lee Thompson Tali & Max Woodbury CoBank Keats Lions Club Robert R & Claudette Thank you Virginia Shaller S J Thompson Paula M Woods Coker, Marlene Keats Redirects Richa Trust LaFonda & Daniel Sharp Annette & Ron Thornburgh Carol & John Worden Community Health Kechi Senior Center Robinson Lions Club for your Tyler Sharp Margaret & James Thorp Janet Wright Charities of KS & MO Keesecker Agri Business Rochester Area Angel & Eric Shaver Nancy & John Thurmond William Wright Concordia Lions Club Kincaid Lions Club Community support! Gale Shaw Erin & Lance Tilton Robert Wunsch Conway Springs Lions Kirwin Lions Club Foundation Judith & Stacy Shelton Wendy & Mark Tingle Callie M Yeater Club Konza Kamper Sams Salina Sunflower Lions Laura & Brad Sherard Wanda L Tittsworth-Wright Lewis Young Dague Computers & KSDS, Inc. Club Shelly Shetley Virginia & Charles Gary “Mitch” Zabokrtsky Engraving KSU CVM Class of 2016 Sam Price Family Lynette & Frank Toedman Carol & Jerry Zanker Delphos Lions Club Laird Leisure Travel LLC Foundation Shoemaker Lisa & Mike Tokach Lisa & Timothy Zenger Delta Gamma Beta Kappa Laura J Niles Foundation Satanta Lions Club Kim & Nick Shortle Ann Tozier Scuyler Zenger Chapter Lawrence Noon Lions Club Scranton Lions Club Bessie Shum Rebecca C Trapp-Marquez Rae Jean & Charles Delta Gamma Fraternity - Leawood Lions Club Sedan Lions Club Joyce L Shutts Rosemary & Harold Ziegelbein Greater KC Alumnae Leisure Years Center Serendipity Sams Joyce Silver Travelute Susan Olson Zimmer Dept of Anesthesia - Lette, Christopher Sheila K Egan Charitable Colleen & Fletcher Simons Jamie & Juraj Trubiroha Virginia Zumbrunn Methodist Campus Likarda, LLC Trust Thank you KSDS STAFF for all your

hard work! Sandy Bartkowski, Co-CEO Brent Boring, Co-CEO Glenda Keller, Co-CEO Marcia Funke, Development Sara Gustin, CHU Coordinator Anita Martin, Housekeeping Gene Martin, Housekeeping Director & Apprentice Trainer (Part time) (Part time)

Annette Metz, Service & Facility Kristi Myers, Canine Housing Unit Letha Nelson, Client Services, JoAnn Nider, Receptionist Jenna Petesch, Breeding & Mary Sawin, Receptionist Debbie Tegethoff, Director of Canine Scuyler Zenger, CHU Training Instructor (CHU) Coordinator Career Change Dogs (Part time) Puppy Raising Coordinator (Part time) Development & Guide Training Instructor (Part time) 17 TO HONOR... All future service, guide and facility dogs DOG Please help KSDS raise funds through the Rick Anderson Carol Mazza Ronnekamp, Steve & Smith, Heather Braun, William monthly ACH donations. This will help to get a predictable monthly cash flow. Andromeda Carla McGuire Thorp, Margaret Muscatine Veterinay Hospital, PC 2nd Year of ACH progress Danny Ayers Derry & Carla McGuire Byrnes, Natalie - Hays, May Collier, Karen $62,000/MONTH$62,000/ month GOAL GOAL Williams, Karen Sheryl & Delwin Melton, Matt & Tiffany Melton, Alyce Bannister Cory & Nicole Melton & children, Brady Melton O’Toole, Carolyn Bernasek, Galen & Rosalie 50,000

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Linda Detweiler & Thyme Wierman, Wanda PEO Chapter Y Raven Libby Eaton Riat, Tom White, Danny Jenna Reid Wayne Elliott Carlson, Frank KSDS WISH LIST Elliott, Janet J. Housekeeping Jolene Ricard & Sandra Roy Fencl Bernasek, Galen & Rosalie • Bottled water Roy Fencl • Paper towels, toilet paper, and facial Michael & Pam Ricard, Christopher & Kristen Bobbette & Bris Figler & Boys, Chrisshell Ricard tissue Shaller, Virginia Bernasek, Galen & Rosalie • Rolls of white plastic table covering Rosemary Frank Steve and Jean Ricard, Jorden & Kari, • Trash bags - 13 gallon kitchen Snyder, Christa Adams Ricard, Samantha Ricard Bernasek, Galen & Rosalie • Trash bags - 33 gallon Shelly Gray & Champagne • Clorox bleach Sandra Gray Jr. and Merry Roop’s Anniversary Roop, Nancy • Disinfectant wipes Yolanda Gray Chapter CA of PEO Roxy • Swiffer dusters Rippe, Jeri • Cotton rounds to clean dog’s ears Marilyn Hecker Rothenberg, Bobbie Gelene Savage • Odoban disinfectant Quest Credit Union Mandi Holsten • Cat litter Bieri, Peter LaFonda Sharp • Dog toothpaste Sharp, Tyler Jett • Giant nylabones, large kongs, Smith, Carlin Vicki & Bill Slater galileo bones, jolly balls, Shutts, Joyce Tracy Johnson & Benji and puppy toys Skanska USA Building, Inc. Amy Stone Co-Bank Keebler Gift Cards Parsell, Helena Sharon Stratton Daniels, Marilyn • Wal-Mart Glenda Keller • Sam’s Smith, Dianne Hudson & Strider Bartkoski, Sandy • Target Bill Kern Keller, Glenda Kim Swain • Dollar General Bond, Liz • Home Depot Lou Kern Keller, Glenda Randy Teske & Marco • Pet Supply Stores Barker, Marjorie - Detwiler, Karen - Knight, Kay - Stroda, Darrell Britany Kroeker Kroeker, Lois Brenda & Randy Thompson, Brandon & Jerica Ramos Office Supplies & Girls, Mikaila Ramos, Shea Summer Thompson Kudzu Galen & Rosalie Bernasek • Letter Size copy paper Hines, Marilyn • Photo paper (gloss or semi-gloss) Wichita Area Puppy Raisers Dan Kurtz Kechi Senior Center • White Bubble Plastic Mailing Beikmann, Mildred Hank & Rita Willson Envelopes (6x10, 8 ½x12, Ed & Nancy Maynard Don Tittgers 10 ½ x 16) Eaton, Libby, Williams, Karen Anonymous • Postage Stamps (forever stamps best) Nancy & Ed Maynard Vincent, Sandy Thank you KSDS BOARD for all your hard work! 18 Ed Maynard, President Bob Bartkoski, Vice President Dr. Pat Payne, Secretary Lila Keesecker, Treasurer Justin Dragastin, Member Regina Linenberger, Member Randy Teske, Member TO REMEMBER... See page 13 for the “Cheers to Careers” program. DOG MEMORIAL Jack Anderson Betty Eaton (Cont.) Terry Higgins (Cont.) Vi Menzies John Senn Byrnes, Natalie Coker, Marlene Lange, Gary Keesecker, Lila Maxwell, Steve Copp, Dennis Moore, James Kongs, Joe Carol Babcock Corrin, Virginia Morris Stiles, Linda Meyer, Sharon Silas Sorrick, Joan Domony, Darcy Walter, Mickey Eaton, Libby Domoney, Janelle Richard W. Higgs Katy & Nancy Baker Domoney, Melba Higgs, Brad Rev. Susan A. Montgomery George Edward Smith Fischer, David Drennen, Kay Lumpkin, Brenda Bartkoski, Sandy Bartkoski, Sandy Eaton, Libby Lusk, Lesa Breidenbach, Clanton, Marian Thomas Barker Eaton, Richard Peck, Valerie Abby Murray Cordingley, Jeanne Barker, Bobbie Fox, Lorna Newell, K. David Nippert, Ward Figler, Bobette German, Gina O’Reagan, John Hauser, William Paul Bell Gesternslager, Dave Saegers, Mario Roosevelt Nash Mattlin, Joanne Wilhelm Heating & Cooling Heckathorn, Gwendolyn Wendel, Mary Agnew, Genia Sue Schomaker, CD Hye, Vicki Wiesedeppe, JoAnn Akana, William Shaller, Virginia Jean Black Keller, Glenda WKRP Biere, Arlo Smith, Gregory Adams, Sharolyn Luke, Karen Boring, Brent Chase, Sharon Lyon, Mary ( Molly) Benjamin “Ben” Hlasney Brighton, Bernice Norman Sorenson Elwood, Jill Mack, Linda Bradley, Linda Byars, Jack Yates Center Lions Club Everett, Gerald Maynard, Nancy Bradt, Jennifer Dierking, Sharon Gill, Carolyn Meyer, Jeanne Brandenburg, Barbara Henricks, Lane Dorothy Stigge Henry, Steven Nichols, Ronald Butler, Jennifer Howerton, Leland Walter, Mickey Knitter, Sandy Peck, Valerie Cook, Peter Nash, Dolores Meuli, Brenda Perry, Nancy Davis-Fritz, Barbara Nelson, Glen Irene Stotz Miller, Brenda Pike, Kathryn Dept. of Anesthesia-Methodist Campus Olson, Virginia Stotz, Heather Romberger, R. Post, Coleena Dunn, Bob Parsons, Mary Tokach, Lisa Proffitt, Gary Dunn, Darlene Peterson, Donise Shelly Studebaker Whitehair, Michael Punswick, Phillip Dunn, James Walters, Betty Scrimsher, Frances Zumbrunn, Virginia Quantic, Diane Dunn, Rae Quick, Johanna Hallisy, Stephanie Matt Nieman Sunny, beloved dog Boomer Sharp, LaFonda Kain, Carolyn Brown, Paul Walterscheid, Lorraine Peck, Valerie Shelton, Stacy Larson, Gwen Marske, Gary Smetana-Hull, Lucinda Larson, Michele Marilyn Thaler Breyer Stroot, Martha Marple, Ben Harlen Noble Candlewood Veterinary Giossi, Nancy Thom, Robert Njus, Joan Boring, Brent Charles, James Vlcek, Ryan Thompson, S.J. Porter, Jerry Lee Keller, Glenda Davenport, Jacob White, Susan Tittsworth-Wright, Wanda Rayburn, Kathryn Martin, Gene Foley, Kaitlin Volkmann, Elaine Rohleder, Betsey Reed, Tammy Haukos, Kaitlin Charles Bruna Vosburg, Carolyn Schilling, Roberta Roop, Merry Khoudja, Christine Bruna, Caroline Willson, Rosemary Stafford, Marie Kirchoff, Alissa Wright, William Sweeney, Louise Loretta Nutsch Moorman, Ruth Ann Gerald W. Buchman Walter, Mickey Payne, Pat Mech, Milt Delbert Finlayson Hope Senatore, Marlene Finlayson, Mary Bouse, Pat June O’Hara Silver, Joyce Burgeo Vaughn, Steve Singer, JoAnne McDaniel, Keith Nellie Worthington Fraizer Hoppie, Glenda & Paul Keller’ Cat Catron, Don Smith, Dianne Ollie (Kapteina) The dogs we’ve lost and love Tyler Burt McGuire, Carla Willson, Rosemary Taylor, Terry Louise Gamel Glen Howland Hyland, Tom Howland, Malessia Opal and Windy (working dogs) Vera Thompson Cornelia Byrnes Foster, Marjorie Robinson, Pauline Byrnes, David Rose Mary Gergick Jackson Fierst, Jack Bartkoski, Sandy Oreo ( Betzen’s Cat) Leona Tjaden Caramel Byrnes, Natalie Helmke, Douglas Boring, Brent J.C. 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