The

Pathway

A Publication of KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

Spring 2020 Volume 20, Issue 1

In This Issue

Facility Dogs — Modern Working Partners

Fall 2019 Graduation

Celebrating 30 Years of KSDS

Staff

Kelly Mayer

CEO

Adam Mayer

Director of Marketing/Fundraising

Marcia Funke

Grant Writer & Donor Manager

Annette Kohlmeyer

Lead Service Dog Trainer & Breeding

Technician

Letha Nelson

Lead Facility Dog Trainer, Client Services,

and Career Change Dog Coordinator

Deborah Tegethoff

Lead Guide Dog Trainer & Puppy Raiser

Coordinator

Kristi Myers

Canine Housing Unit Coordinator

Gene Martin

Maintenance

Anita Martin

Housekeeping

Mary Sawin

Office Assistant & Dog Food

Coordinator

David Funke

Kennel Assistant

McKenzie Metz

Kennel Assistant

Sara Gustin

Website Manager

Thank you to our sponsors!

Upcoming Events

Spring Graduation Pups Day

April 4, 2020 April 25, 2020

Summer Graduation Graduate Retreat

June 20, 2020 July 13 - 15, 2020

Board of Directors

Brent Boring Dr. Phil Bentz Justin Dragastin

President Vice-President Secretary

Glenda Keller Bob Bartkoski Sandy Bartkoski

Treasurer Member Member

Bill Slater

Member

“Changing Lives One Dog at a Time”

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Recent Graduates — Fall 2019

Service Teams

Adam Kiess & Nike

Olivia Iwinski & Gumbo

Karen Probst & Par

Erlena Benning & Luigi

Guide Teams

Marc Roth & Mario

Rene McQuinn & Kilo

Facility Teams

Jody Ketter & Pasadena

Sherry White & Zeke

Dana Spoor & Oakley

Puppy Raiser(s)

Madison Mulder

Jeremy Williams/Abigail Lynn

Jenna Reid

Tracy Johnson

Puppy Raiser(s)

Jerrilynn & Seth Bayless

Bob Bartkoski

Puppy Raiser(s)

Rita Jones

Judy Norton, DVM

Beth Sakumura

Fall 2019 Graduates (left to right) - Dana Spoor & Oakley, Jody Ketter & Pasadena, Sherry White & Zeke, Karen Probst &

Par, Olivia Iwinski & Gumbo, Rene McQuinn & Kilo, Erlena Benning & Luigi, Marc Roth & Mario, Adam Kiess & Nike

Facility Dogs: Modern Working Partners

The mission of KSDS 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…” It’s often easy to

understand the function of a service or guide

dog, but it can sometimes be a bit more

challenging to grasp the role of a facility dog.

Since facility dogs are not as visible to the

general public, their impact is occasionally

minimized; however, they have a profound

impact in the facilities where they work. KSDS

facility dogs must have a temperament to handle

a variety of situations. They also have the same

type of training as our service and guide dogs.

At KSDS, our facility dogs are often placed in

school settings or private counseling offices.

One such dog, Zeke, was placed with Sherry White, a special education teacher in a self-

contained school with 4 students and 7 staff members.

Like many of our facility dogs, Zeke is a huge

asset to White and her students, many of whom are on

the autism spectrum. As White stated in a recent

interview, “students with autism can become

physically aggressive during times of anxiety and

distress; [however], just Zeke’s presence can often

have a calming effect during a crisis.” The calming

effect that White describes is not unique to her

classroom. In fact, many of our facility graduates have

expressed the exceptional impact that their dog has

had on their classroom environment. White continues

by sharing how “Zeke has become part of their daily

schedule during specific times of the day when they

already know [aggressive] behaviors usually happen.”

This is of utmost importance in her line of work

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because “…aggressive episodes often lead to seizure

activity, so having Zeke there to help prevent the

episode also prevents the seizures.” Despite

providing health benefits to the students he serves,

Zeke, like many of our facility dogs, makes school

more fun!

“Our facility dog helps our students to be

excited to come to school” is a sentiment that has

been regularly echoed by KSDS facility dog

graduates since the program’s inception. Although

there is no scientific proof as to why, my hunch is

because the dog makes school more fun. Surely, if

you have the chance to interact with a dog as you

learn, it becomes just a bit easier to find the

motivation to come to school. Like many facility dog

graduates, White stated, that since Zeke was placed,

“[her students] have much less anxiety about the

transition from home to school and vice versa.” She

even went as far as to say that “his [Zeke’s] presence

is more calming than any strategy she can put in

place.” Although we are aware of the incredible role

that teachers play in the lives of children, we love

hearing that our facility dogs make their jobs just a

bit easier.

Toward the end of our interview, White shared

some advice for individuals who are interested in

applying for a future

KSDS facility dog. “It

is the best decision I

have ever made for

my students,” White

said, “however, don’t make the decision lightly. It’s a huge

responsibility, more so than just adopting a pet. Working

dogs need constant attention and supervision. They are

highly intelligent and well trained, and they like to and

need to work!” If you are interested in applying for a

future KSDS facility dog, please keep this in mind.

For more information on our facility dog application process please call KSDS at (785) 325-2256 or email Letha Nelson, our Facility Dog Trainer, at lnelson@ksds.org.

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Recent Events

2019 Kansas State Fair

For the fifth straight year, KSDS was represented at the

Kansas State Fair. The fair took place from September

6 – 15, 2019 in Hutchinson, KS. During the ten-day fair,

KSDS reached many individuals who had not previously

heard about our organization. Most conversations were

quick, but some people stuck around and learned a lot

about the mission and vision of KSDS. Whether it came

from seasoned puppy raisers, Board members, staff, or

volunteers, the information provided was critical to the

continued success of KSDS. In addition to interested

newcomers, some booth visitors specifically sought us

out to continue conversations from previous years. A few were looking to learn more about

puppy raising, while others were inquiring about applying for an assistance dog, or

donating to our non-profit. Every year we look forward to the friendships that blossom and

conversations we have during the Kansas State Fair.

Thank you to all who made it a successful experience for KSDS!

Kendra Gives Back Parties

During the last few months KSDS has been blessed to

have taken part in two Kendra Gives Back events at

local Kendra Scott jewelry stores. The first event took

place on October 24th at their location just outside of

Kansas City. The second occurred on February 6th in

Wichita. During both events sips and sweets were

provided, a few KSDS service dogs were present, and

people

could

purchase

great gifts

while simultaneously supporting KSDS. The

donations we received from these two events

helped us to provide new capes, leashes, and

collars for our dogs. We were pleased to have

so much support for KSDS in both Kansas City

and Wichita! We look forward to continuing our

partnerships with Kendra Scott in the future!

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Recent Events (con’t)

Pasta With Pups

This year KSDS was proud to host an event

for members of the local community around

Thanksgiving. On November 21st, KSDS held

“Pasta with Pups,” an event that was geared

towards showing gratitude to members of

Washington County. Attendees enjoyed

pasta, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and a

variety of desserts while listening to Italian

music at this unique event. Thanks to a

great sponsorship from Thrivent Financial,

KSDS was able to reap a 100% profit on the

donations received during the fundraiser.

Our dogs in training were also on hand to

enjoy pets, hugs, and kisses. We look

forward to hosting similar events in the

years to come!

Upcoming Events

30th Anniversary Celebration

As a highlight to our 30th Anniversary, KSDS will be hosting a celebration on Saturday,

April 25 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. The event will include silent and live auctions, an unveiling

ceremony for a newly named building, refreshments, and cake. We strongly encourage you

to take the time to stop by KSDS for this incredibly unique event. More information will be

published as it becomes available on our Facebook page and website.

Dog N’ Jog 2020

Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to put your New Year’s resolution to the test?

Join us for the 25th Annual Dog N’ Jog on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the K-State Veterinary

Health Center. The event will run from 7:00am - noon. For registration information, please

visit www.vet.k-state.edu/events/dog-n-jog/.

**Please note, due to scheduling conflicts outside of our control this event is the same time as our

spring 2020 graduation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. **

KSDS staff members (L—R) Annette, Letha,

Deb, and Mary serve a happy customer!

Newest Litters

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Meet Douglass! He came to KSDS in

January 2020 from Minnesota. He

was born on Sept. 14, 2019 from the

litter of Holden (KSDS) and Saffron

(Can Do Canines). He was named by

Douglass Public Schools after their

crazy hat / PJ day fundraiser raised

over $1,000 for KSDS.

Meet Brooklyn & Ree! They came to KSDS in August,

2019 from Indiana. They were born on June 16, 2019

from the litter of Thimble (KSDS/North American

Breeding Cooperative) and Crush (Can Do Canines).

Their names were selected by two individuals who

had donated at least $1,000 apiece.

April 4, 2020 @ 11:00am (Spring Class)

June 20, 2020 @ 11:00am (Summer Class)

KSDS West Training Building (703 D St. Washington, KS 66968)

* All graduates, puppy raisers, and members of the public are invited to attend. Refreshments will be

provided to all attendees following the ceremonies in the East Training Building!

Upcoming Graduations

Individual Donors:

Sharen and Larry Adamek Marilee Adams Connie and Eric Akred Coralee and Ralph Allen Deborah and Dean Allen Kari Anderson Patricia and John Anderson Sally and Gary Anderson Sarah Anson Pat Armitage Susan and Don Arnold Jennifer S. Ash George C. Avila, Jr. Brenda Axman Danny Ayres Barbara and Matthew Bachman Sally Bailey Harry C. Banks Nancy Barbee Diane Barberino Karen Barker Marjorie and Carter Barker Janet L. Barnes Carol and Harold Barnett Martha and Robert Barnhardt Nadine and Duane Bartak Sandy and Bob Bartkoski Mary Ann Batliner Ryanne Batta Ardene and Chet Baumgartner Pamela K. Baxter F.M. Beam Denise Beason Stephanie and Kyle Becker Mildred Beikmann Mary and Chris Beisner Beverly and Richard Benjes Erlena Benning Steven Benyshek Donna and Timothy Bertram Ken Betschart Rayma J. Bishir Bill Blake Michele Blunck Sharon and Curtis Bock Christy Boerner Joy I. Bogle Elizabeth and Bill Bond Gertrude K. Bond Deborah Borck-Chapman Kimberly and Mitch Borger Horace J. Boudreaux, III Pat Bouse Judy and Lawrence Boye Fredericka Braconnier Eileen and Robert Bradford Linda and Bob Brandom Shelly and Roger Brandt Kay and Ellis Braudrick Donna and Warren Briggeman Judy and Roger Broers Joyce M. Brown Linda and Don Bruna Renae and Lynn Bruna Sherri and Clifford Bryant Jean Buchanan Joyce and Thomas Buchanan Jean Bumgarner Phyllis Burdge Lisa Bush Deborah Butcher Jan L. Byars Paul E. Byers Anna Byrnes David F. Byrnes Natalie and Bob Byrnes Merrie L. Camp Sara and Alfred Campbell Pam Caplinger Susan and Richard Carlisle Dawn and Frank Carlson Tom Carson Connie E. Carter

Deborah Carter Whitney and Daniel Casement Chelsea L. Cassell Wanda and Don Catron Heather Chabino Edward Chambers Janet and Larry Chambers Suzanne and Brett Chambers David Chapman Erica and Rick Christie Eugene Chrostowski Keith W. Chrostowski Alicia Ciszewski Reece Clark Dru E. Clarke Jayette Clawson Martha and Robert Clock Mark D. Closterman Ruth and Royce Closterman Stephanie and Marty Coble Celeste and Michael Coffman Linda Cone Doug M. Conlan Julie and Dick Conn Nelwyn Cook Wendy Cook Shirley Corn Jesi R. Courser Judith and Stewart Cox Cheryl and Dan Cram Christopher J. Cribb Suzanne and Larry Cross Michelle and Randy Crow Michelle Crozier Tom Cruit Rosemary and Bruce Cubie Marcia L. Cull Jeannie R. Dates Nancy E. Davenport Anne Davis Lori and Curt Davis John F. De Reu Tara B. Denney Patricia and Brian Derx Karen and John Detwiler Linda and Keith Detwiler Marilyn and Richard Dinwiddie Karen and Gary Dodd Barb and David Downing Wendy L. Droge Sharon and Gary Duncan Rae I. Dunn Christrine and Ron Durflinger Jolene A. Dutton Deb and Gary Dwerlkotte Libby Eaton Kathryn L. Ebersole Janett Eidman Ruth Eisen, MD Mary and Dwight Eiserer Rose Anna Elam Emma Elliott Gwendolyn J. Elliott Janet J. Elliott Karen Elliott Judith Ellsworth Nancy Evangelidis Ellen Evans Judith Evans Scott Eveloff, MD Kay and Ronald Ewert Lynn Fairbanks Janis and Bill Fairchild Evelyn and Delmar Falen Barbara and Jim Farber Paula and John Farquhar Cathy and John Farrell Melissa and Bret Fernandes Michelle Ferrer Janice Feyen Bobette Figler Lee Fimmen Peg Fimmen Mary C. Finlayson Dan Finn

Ruth Ann and David Fischer Cambria Fleming Nancy and Tim Fletcher Debra and John Forshee Linda C. Fortune Krista Foster Kristi and Jeff Fox Ruth and Donald Frazee Nina Froetschner Jean Frohling Willard Funk Marcia and Ron Funke Earl S. Furgason Henry C. Furst, DDS Belinda and Jack Galle Tammy and Raymond Gano Shirley Gans Mary Kay Gebhart-Avila Ruth Gennrich Janet and Harpal Gill Jane and Max Gillit Mary and Ronald Glassburner Teryl Goeckel Karla W. Gordon Terry and Don Grabendike Susan and Ronnie Graham Annette Grattan Linda and Bill Graves Nancy and Don Gray Shelly K. Gray Nancy and Denis Grenier Margaret and Donald Grimes Erin and Jason Gubbins Ron K. Gulick, Jr Clare and Brent Gustin Diane and Albert Hahn Carol and Robert Hall Kim Hamlin Carrie and Christopher Handy Margaret and Robert Hankins Kristi Harlan Lucinda Harman, PhD Jenilea and Jordan Harms Jo Nita and Reginald Harrison Karla Hartlep Kenneth Harton Shirley and Frank Hartranft Kelsey Hatesohl Stephanie and Jeff Haug Lena Hayden Nancy and Larry Hayse Amy and Dennis Heidner Scott Heidner LeRoy Heiserman Diane and Kevin Henderson Jacki and Bill Hendricks Elizabeth W. Henry Jole' and Werner Henze Joe Hess Brian P. Hesse Jo and Arthur Hetzke Darlene and Bob Hiatt Harriet A. Hickman Cynthia and Jeffrey Highbarger Leah and Steven Hill Doug Hillman Colleen Hillyer Jason Hissim Renee and Mark Hoffman Rita and Ray Hoffmans Marcella Holbrook David Holien Dana and Cork Holle Patricia and Keith Holle Steven Holzhueter Julie A. Horseman Diana and Robert Hoyt Dirk L. Hubbard Jason Hughes Mary L. Huntley Cecily Hutchison Charlene Hyland Millie and Fred Irwig Debbie and Philip Iwinski Ashley Jacobson

Gay L. James Charlotte Jans Pat and Darrell Janssen Janice N. Johnson Randy S. Johnson Tammy and Michael Johnson Tracy A. Johnson Mary Ann and Robert Johnston Janet Jones Patsy and Richard Jones Susan Jones Christie Jordan Annie Juarez Ann and Bruce Juel Linn Kalahurka Lynn and Brent Kalemkiarian Dewayne Kalivoda Sharon and Roy Kapteina Nancy and William Kassebaum Betty Kastl Donna Kastl Darcy and John Keeffe Susan Keesecker Glenda Keller Tamby Kenslow Cheryl and Jim Kern Lou and Bill Kern Deanna Kerr DeEtte Kerr-Holien Jody and Chad Ketter Adam Kiess Andrea Kiess Susan Kilmer Sharon and Jim Kincaid Michael King Cheryl Kinzy Denise and Ed Klimek Kay and James Knight Carolyn and Milt Knuckles Jane and Dennis Koch Nancy and James Koch Allison Koonce Greg Koontz Marilee and Thomas Kort Janice S. Korte Bret Kroeker Beverly Krohn Candace Kurimsky Daniel Kurtz Neal Kurtz Marshall Lane Kerstin Lang Dixie and Donald Lanning Kimberly and Brandon Lapo Sally LaPrad Ruth Larson Rachel Laurius Yvonne J. Lee Deana and Edwin Lenkner Jill and David Lewis Josh Lewis

Donors

Fall 2019 Donor Corrections

Additions:

Marion Armstrong Estate

Corrections:

Libby Eaton donated in memory of Kirby (as opposed to in honor of Kirk & Cindy

Martin)

* We apologize for the omissions and mistakes that were made in previous

newsletters. Any omissions or mistakes were unintentional. If you notice a

mistake on the donor list contained within this newsletter, please email

ksds@ksds.org or call (785) 325-2256.

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Kay and William Lewis Lillian Thaler Lewis Stephanie Lewis Vickie Lewis Becky and Jack Lindamood Dorothy and Ray Lindquist Lydia J. Lindquist Jana and Mark Linenberger Marta and Cletus Linenberger Regina M. Linenberger Judith Listrom Roby and Dan Little David Loftus Deborah Loneman Donna and LeRoy Long Jennifer and Tim Long Michelle L. Long Mary Ann Lowry Georgia and Bob Lucas Pamela and Chris Lueders Karen Luke Deanne and Ronald Lull Kay and Don Lund Liz and Alex Lyon Sandra L. Maag Patty and John Mahan Carolyn C. Majors Glenda Malcome Janis Manke Carol and Ben Marple Carmen Marsh Marla J. Marshall Anita and Gene Martin Mackayla Martin Barbara Mashak Sean Mason Ardena L. Matlack Jan and Tim Matlack Jeri and Lynn Mayer Carole Mazza Connie and Kurt McAfee Nancy and Robert McBride Jami and Richard McCabe Loretta and Richard McCarthy Mary Jean McCawley David L. McConnell Annette and Shane McCray Jamie and Keith McDaniel Rebecca and Michael McFall Marilyn McGown Karen and Jim McGuigan Mike McGuigan Carla J. McGuire Derry E. McGuire Corey McPeak Renee and Pat McQuinn Paula S. McVey Teresa and Ron McVey Patrick R. Meier Ramona Meis Ruth Menzer Sue and Wesley Merritt Dee and Harry Metz Joan and DeWayne Metz Debra and David Metzler Janice Meyer Jeanne Meyer Shirley Miles Janet and George Milliken Beryl A. Mills Pat and Dave Mills Gregory F. Mock Jeannine Mondero Gloria Moore Ruth Moriarity Janice Morin Laura and William Morland Jannel Morris Lori Morris Wanda Morris Barbara Mosier Lori and Mark Murphy Brenda Murrow Priscilla and Alvin Musser Doris Nanninga

Dolores Nash Connie and Larry Needham Hans J. Neidhardt Diane Neis Mary and K. David Newell Reta Newman Rebecca and Dana Newton Sue Nible Nancy and Larry Nicholas Charles Nieman Rachel and Steve Nieman Lawrence Nieters, PhD Ann and James Norbury Brad Norden Joanna Novak Nola Oberhelman Stanley Oberhelman Carolyn and John Oborny Crystal and Patrick O'Brien Linda W. Oettmeier Kelli Oldfather Doris Jean Oliver Janet and Glen Olson Belva and Harry Orbison Bettie Garrison Ore Sally and Robert Orth Julie and Tyler Orton Joan and Tom Osterkamp Michael R. Otten Kathy Ouellette Mary Alice Pacey Renee and Jon Pachta Inke Paetau-Robinson Alberta Parry Judy B. Pascarella Shital Patel Valerie and Larry Peck Greg Peters Donise and Dennis Peterson Deanna and Danny Phillips Nancy Phillips Susan Phillips Sharon Pierce Alison Pierce-Smith David Pierson Susie Piggott Tari and John Piskac Rachel Poage Rebecca Poage Deb and Duane Polok Alicia S. Ponte Dianne Porter Gene Porting Jody and Dan Portuese Coleena Post Diana Price Tony Primmer Jennifer and Jeff Pringle Karen Probst Lilly A. Proper Ruth A. Pruitt Mason Pyne Diane Quantic Mary and Roger Rawlings Tammy and Arlan Reed Angela and Jason Regier Julia Reilly Susan Reimer Dale Rein Dawna and Jim Rein Jennifer and Jim Reintjes Laura Relph Michele Renner Karin S. Rexroad Robert D. Reynolds Kathy and Dan Richardson Cristy Ridey Erma Jean and William Riley Marcia and Marion Roberts Linda and James Rodrigues Himelda Rodriguez Beverly and Gail Roepke Steve Rose Penney Rosendale Tambre and Joshua Ross

Debbie and Marc Roth Joy Roth Mary Margaret and Ken Rowen Angie and Rusty Russell Josh Ryan Sharon L. Saferite Wanda and Herbert Savage III Penny and Kelly Schmeidler Renee and Luke Schmid Eunice A. Schneider Nancy K. Schoch Karen B. Schoettlin Roxanne Schottel Randell L. Sedlacek Jessica Seiler Linda Seufert Pat and Phil Severson Warren Shaffer Trisha and Kelly Sharp Angel and Eric Shaver Laura and Brad Sherard Mary Kay and Pete Sherlock Michael G. Sherry Shelly Shetley Lynette and Frank Shoemaker Kim and Nick Shortle Nancy and Jim Shrewsbury Colleen and Fletcher Simons Beverly J. Sims Brittany Smith Cynthia and Gene Smith Jerilyn and Richard Smith Russell A. Smith Shirley W. Snare Christa Snyder Joan Sorrick Catherine and Mark Sousa Tabitha S. Spencer Dana Spoor Edith Spoor Kirsty and Chris St. Clair Barbara and Thomas Stacey Glenda and Stan Stamm Jeanette Stamm Sara and James Stansbury Carol A. Staton Kristen Steele Debora A. Steinert Judy and Ralph Stewart Linda and John Stewart Norman Stewart Lois Stolifer Amy and Alan Stone Kim Stone Kris K. Stone Robbie L. Strahm Ed Stratemeier Lou Stratemeier Shyla and Max Strathman Dustin Strelsky Norma and Kenneth Stringer Laurelann and Darrell Stroda Terri and Jack Strom Greg Suder Lyn Sullivan Kim and Robert Swain Leslie and Darrell Sweet Carrie and John Taber Reta Sue and David Taylor Sherie Taylor Bonnie Tegethoff Sandy K. Tegtmeier Susan and Randy Teske Brett Thielbar Denise and Lawrence Thomas Owen Thomas Nancy and John Thurmond Erin and Lance Tilton Virginia and Charles Toedman Lisa and Mike Tokach Tina and Joel Townsend Rebecca C. Trapp-Marquez Rosemary and Mark Trarbach Edgar Tucker Cindy A. Turner

Sandy Turner Terri Tyler Daria Updegrove Doris and Ron Van Etten Lea and Matt Vandervelde Linda and Steve Vaughn Clinton Vawter Ellen and Richard Verell Ryan Vlcek Steven Vopalka Virginia Voth Nancy E. Wachs Emilie Wacker Connie Walker Jeanne Walker Keynen Wall Leah L. Wall Pam and Kent Walline Shirley and Charles Walter Stephanie R. Warren Melvin Watters Kim and Josh Weber Mary and Charles Weickert Janice and Stuart Weiner Vicki Weishar Jerry Welch Becky and F. L. Trey Wetherington Glenda G. Whitbeck Alex White Mari White Sherry White Susan M. White Terry Whitenight David Whitney LaVerne and Theo Wiedeman Edward Wierman JoAnn Wiesedeppe Sue and Bill Wilcox Kay and Ernie Wilkins Sharon and Earl Williams Deone and David Wilson Doris J. Wilson Kathy and David Wilson Kim K. Winchell Ann and Alan Wineinger Joan B. Wineinger June Wineinger Lila J. Wingo Judy and Mark Wittenborn E. J. Wittman Mary Ann Wittman Russ Jay Wolfe Kathryn and Paul Wolyn Janice and Watson Womack Ernest Wood Tali and Max Woodbury Paula M. Woods Luella Wright Larissa Yoder Lewis Young Carol and Gerald Zanker Rae Jean and Charles Ziegelbein Michael A. Zimmer

Organization Donors: AgVantis American Endowment Foundation American Legion 104 Jeff Long Post Anderson County Jr. Sr. High School Atchison Lions Club Atwood Lions Club Barber Home Furnishings Brice Leonard Insurance Brown Memorial Foundation Bunker Hill Lions Club Carson Charitable Trust Chapman Lions Club Citizens State Bank Clay County Medical Center Clearwater Lions Club Colby High Plains Lions Club Computershare/IBM Dillons Stores

Donors (con’t)

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Doctors Morrill Foundation, Great Plains Trust Co. Trustee Donna Jean Groth Estate Douglass Public Schools Downs Lions Club DST Systems, Inc. Emporia Lions Club Fairway Animal Hospital, Inc. Fidelity Charitable First Christian Church Fran Jabara Family Foundation Garnett Lions Club Geneva Womens Club Goff Lions Club Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Great Bend Noon Lions Club Hays Lions Club Hutchinson Breakfast Lions Club K-9 Closet Kansas Good Sam Club Keesecker Agri Business Kendra Scott, LLC Konza Kamper Sams Kroger Landmark Implement, Inc. Law Office of Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen Lawrence Noon Lions Club Linwood Lions Club Lucas Lions Club Lyndon Lions Club M & M Tire LLC Manhattan Sunflower Lions Club Marshall County Abstract Maurice & Gladys Olson-McDonald Foundation Meadowlark Sams Milford Lions Club Miller & Associates Miltonvale Lions Club Moostash Joe Tours Morgan Stanley Morganville Lions Club Mutual Aid Ministries (MAX) My Tribute Gift Foundation, Inc. New York Life Insurance and Annuity Northwest Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired Norwex USA, Inc. Onaga Lions Club Oregon Trail Sams Pfizer Pizza Hut Planet Green Premier Bank Ricky's Cafe River Valley Extension # 4 Robinson Lions Club Salina Sunflower Lions Club Sam Price Family Foundation Schwab Charitable Second Chance Sams Serendipity Sams Sharp Family Foundation Shawnee Heights USD 450 Smoky Valley Sams RV Chapter South Central Kansas Kennel Club St. Francis Lions Club St. Johns Lutheran Ladies Aid St. Peter and Paul School Stafford Lions Club Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Sunflower Lions Club of Topeka Sunflower Sam's The Dragastin Insurance Agency Thrivent Financial Topeka Correctional Facility Towanda Lions Club United Bank & Trust United Methodist Church Women - Washington, KS Vermillion Community Club Washington Pharmacy, Inc. WMR Family Foundation Woodbine Lions Club Yates Center Lions Club

In Memory of: Ivan Ayers Shirley Walter Patrick Baldwin Morgan Stanley Bill and Scooby Joy Roth Bullit Sandy Bartkoski Sherri Bryant Anna Byrnes Natalie Byrnes Libby Eaton Marcia Funke Tracy Johnson DeEtte Kerr-Holien Carla McGuire Derry McGuire Steve Nieman Valerie Peck Coleena Post Brad Sherard Darrell Sweet Jack Byars Jan Byars Deborah Carter Doris Wilson Eric Chaput Pete Sherlock Gene Chrostowski Sandy Bartkoski Mary Coad Candace Kurimsky Daytona Carla McGuire Derry McGuire Wayne R. Elliot Janet J. Elliott Andrew Eveloff Dan Finn Shital Patel Nellie Frazier Don Catron Darlene Gauby Shirley Walter Gilder Natalie Byrnes Libby Eaton Matthew Grenier and Beaker Denis Grenier Pat Hildebrandt Dee Metz Hope Pat Bouse Mari White Tom Hyland Charlene Hyland Kirby Libby Eaton Beverly Kolman Susan Keesecker Lambie Beverly Krohn Frank Linenberger Mark Linenberger Peggy Manning Mary Finlayson Marcia Funke Colleen Hillyer Betty Kastl Marilyn McGown Mary Alice Pacey Jeanette Stamm Bonnie Tegethoff Jerry Welch Matty Natalie Byrnes Max and Martha Libby Eaton Vi Menzies Barbara Farber Agnes M. Meyer Sandy Bartkoski Eugene Chrostowski

Molly Libby Eaton William J. Moriarity Ruth Moriarity Cathy Nagel Sandy Bartkoski Patrick Meier Jeanne Meyer Gene Porting Kim Winchell Matt Nieman Ann Juel Alex O’Brien E. J. Wittman Glen Olson Janet Olson Parker Rebecca Newton Porsche Jean Frohling Jerry Porter Allison Koonce Roger Post George Avila Richard Carlisle Karen Price Susan Arnold Nancy Reed Diana Price Verlin (Bud) and Valeta Rosenkranz Pete Sherlock Edwin Saferite Deanna Phillips Sharon Saferite Vida Mae Schell Marilee Adams Diane Barberino Janet Barnes Reece Clark Cork Holle Steve Holzhueter Deborah Loneman Michael Sherry United Bank & Trust Chester, Clara, Wayne, & Kay Simon Fredericka Braconnier Sprite Karla Hartlep Michelle “Shelly” Studebaker Robbie Strahm Symphony Susie Piggott Scott and Stephanie Taylor David Taylor Leslie Turley Teglia and Louie Jennifer Long Janice Womack Horace and Jerry Tigrett JoAnn Wiesedeppe Josh Walker Herbert Savage III Yogi Alfred Campbell

In Honor of: Dennis and Linda Coyle Pat Armitage Libby Eaton Karen Luke Farquhar Children Paula Farquhar Dr. John and Paula Farquhar Luella Wright Gina German Carol Barnett Andrea and Adam Kiess Ernest Wood Josh Lewis and Bing Kristi Fox Vickie Lewis Wanda Morris Luigi Tracy Johnson

Mary Lou McCalmont Ellen Verell Dr. Ann McHugh, DVM Karla Gordon Coleena Post Carol Barnett Redondo Mari White Marc Roth Ken Betschart LaFonda Sharp Sharp Family Foundation Kim Swain Elizabeth Bond Lena Hayden Randy Teske Marjorie Barker Warren Briggeman Suzanne Cross Kathryn Ebersole Jo Nita Harrison Elizabeth Henry Ruth Menzer Michael Otten Darrell Stroda * Donations received from August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020 are included.

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Donors (con’t)

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.

KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

contributes to a world where

all people who would benefit

from a professionally-trained

canine will be matched with

the perfect partner.

KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc .

120 W. 7th St.

Washington, KS 66968-2222

NON PROFIT ORG.

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PAID PERMIT #60

WASHINGTON, KS

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In the Next Issue

Guide Dogs—A Renewed Vision on Life

Spring & Summer 2020 Graduations

Looking Forward to the Next 30 Years

Donors,

we are looking for individuals

and groups who would like to

donate $1,000 to name an

individual puppy.

Call KSDS at (785) 325-2256 or

email us at ksds@ksds.org if

you are interested in learning

more about the process of

naming a KSDS puppy.

Goal Reached! Thanks to your generous

donations, we have hit our

$150,000 fundraising goal for

our Canine Housing Unit

Capital Campaign. Thank you

for your continued support!