donating to the future

Pathway
the
Winter 2010 | Volume 11, Issue 1
Promoting the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities as
fully participating, contributing members of their communities and society.
Donating to the Future
Don’t miss these
upcoming events!
A man from Kansas City pays it forward in a big way.
• Magic Show with Garry Carson
March 21 • 3:00 p.m.
Kansas City, KS
Family friendly fundraiser for KSDS.
• KSU Dog ‘n’ Jog
April 3 • 8 a.m.
Manhattan, KS
A portion of the proceeds from the run
benefit KSDS.
• Service Class Graduation
April 23 • 6 p.m.
Washington, KS
Celebrate the accomplishments of the
teams completing training.
• Kansas Sampler
May 1-2
Ray Miller Park, Leavenworth, KS
KSDS will have a booth to help
educate the public.
• Guide Class Graduation
May 28 • 6 p.m.
Washington, KS
Celebrate the accomplishments of the
teams completing training.
Fife, Puppy in Training
Groups in Colorado, Iowa,
Lawrence/KC, Manhattan,
and Wichita have regular
get-togethers. To find out
more, contact KSDS
(785) 325-2256.
Peppy - Mann’s Best Friend Pepto MH QAA
When Chris Mahan of Kansas City, Missouri,
- is a 9 year old, 85 pound fox-red lab (AKC
first learned about KSDS, Inc. in June of
recognizes this as yellow). He was acquired
2009, he immediately knew he wanted to
from Bob & Beth Mann of Mann’s Kennels
find a way to contribute. Chris and his wife
in 2008, just after Bob’s death. It was Beth’s
Diane, along with their four children, James,
wish that Peppy go to a
Rebecca, Vanessa and
good home, one where
Leonard, dearly love
he’d still be allowed
their two labs; Peppy
to hunt. Peppy is a
and Dozer. As they
professionally trained
pondered how best to
Hunt Test dog. His
help KSDS continue
handler has been Lyle
to fulfill it’s mission
Steinman, of Castile
they wondered if it
Creek Kennels, and
would it be possible
he’s been on Lyle’s
for them to use their
truck, running trails,
two beloved dogs.
since 2004. Peppy has
This thought weighed
his Master Hunt title,
heavy on their minds
meaning he has done
because their eldest
son, James, is blind.
Peppy (left) is the father of the Plant multiple marks and
Litter and Dozer (Right) is the father of blind retrieves without
being handled. A
Would a guide dog be the Military Litter.
mark is where the dog can see the downed
somewhere in James’ future? If so, what kind
bird and a blind is where the dog is sent and
of dogs would be available for him? When
has to take a straight line to an unknown
Chris saw how easily Dozer walked beside
point. Peppy has passed over 60 of these
James, he questioned, “Would Dozer make a
events in his lifetime. He has also qualified
good guide dog?” Dozer is intelligent, tolerant
for the Master Nationals 4 times and passed
and mellow. It was these amazing qualities
once. To qualify, a dog has to pass a master
Chris noticed in Dozer that encouraged
hunt test 5 of 8 times in one year. The QAA
him to contact Michelle Woerner, Breeding
- Qualified All Age - is where the retriever
Coordinator at KSDS, Inc. Chris wanted to
has to place first or second in qualifying field
discuss the possibility of donating Peppy and
trial. Peppy has placed in every field trial he
Dozer for breeding purposes. Both dogs have
has run. The Mann’s have been breeding labs
all the required health tests and clearances to
for over 20 years and Peppy comes out of one
meet the stringent KSDS breeding standards
the best yellow lab sires of all time FC-AFC
as well as many other incredibly positive
Rebel with a Cause.
credentials.
The Future... (Cont. on Page 3)
WelcomE to the KSDS Family
The “B” Litter
KSDS, Inc.
A nonprofit, charitable
organization
124 West 7th Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2256
www.ksds.org
Ed and Nancy Maynard have
donated two Golden Retrievers
for the assistance dog program.
They were born in early summer of
2009. Bea, a female, is the seventh
puppy Ed and Nancy Maynard have
raised for KSDS. Bea and Beau are
energetic puppies who are bringing
lots of joy to their puppy raisers.
Bea (Left) and Beau (Right) were donated by
Thanks to Buttermilk Goldens, the
Buttermilk Kennels, owned by Ed and Nancy Maynard.
Maynard’s kennel, for donating these
two wonderful dogs. To date, Buttermilk Goldens has contributed 21 dogs to the KSDS program.
The Flower Litter
– Staff –
Judy Sifers, CEO
Debbie Tegethoff, Training Instructor
Michelle Woerner, Training Instructor
Kim Nelson, Trainer
Thom Kirk, Trainer
Ashley Stewart, Kennel Assistant
Marcia Funke, Development Coordinator
Terri Gauby, Administrative Assistant
Gene Martin, Maintenance
JoAnn Nider, Receptionist
Merry Roop, Bookkeeper
– Board –
Roger Post, President
Glenda Keller, Vice President
Midge Miller, Secretary
Lila Keesecker, Treasurer
Brent Boring, Member
Jack Haller, Member
Regina Linenberger, Member
Marilyn McGown, Member
Abby Murray, Member
KSDS, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization
dedicated to the training and placement of
assistance dogs for individuals with disabilities.
KSDS, Inc. is proud to
be a fully accredited
program by Assistance
Dogs International, Inc.
For more information
visit www.assistancedogsinternational.org.
Back: Susan Eickbush (Cactus), Cynthia and
Howard Last (Hawthorn), Jeanne Meyer (Violet),
Laurel Laurer (Aloe) Front: Jolene Woerner (Aster),
Lisa Rickards (Hosta), and Sara Brock (Lotus)
Mistletoe and Pepto are proud parents of
the Flower litter born on September 19,
2009. Seven healthy, yellow Labrador
Retrievers complete this family. The
male puppies were named after flowering
plants: Cactus, Hawthorn, and Hosta.
The female puppies were named after
flowers: Violet, Aloe, Aster and Lotus.
They went to their puppy raiser families
on November 13. Puppy raisers came
from as far away as Cheyenne, WY to
collect these little bundles of fur.
The Military Litter Send Thanks Across the USA
On November 9th and 10th, Embassy and Hilton gave birth to a
total of 10 black and yellow Labrador Retriever puppies. The proud
papa is Dozer, owned by Chris Mahan. Since the puppies were born
just before Veteran’s Day, they were named for various military
installations across the US and this presented the perfect opportunity
to say thank you to our Veterans and the brave men and women
currently serving our country with a special certificate featuring a
picture of the puppy named after their
installation. The military installations
have shown a keen interest in the future
of their namesakes.
The names are:
Barstow (Marine Corp Logistics Base Barstow)
Beale (Beale Air Force Base)
Hood (Ft. Hood)
Meade (Ft. Meade)
Miramar (Marine Corp Air Force Miramar)
Oceana (Naval Air Station Oceana)
Riley (Ft. Riley)
Schriever (Schriever Air Force Base)
Vance (Vance Air Force Base)
Whidbey (Naval Air Station Whidbey)
Back: Sarah Callow (Vance), Steve Harlan
(Oceana), Sharon Ritter (Hood), Derry McGuire
(Schriever), Ashley Meeker (Miramar), Becka
Cremer (Beale) Front: Brent Boring (Riley), Sandy
Bartkoski (Barstow), Yolonda Gray-Furman (Meade)
and Erica Schmitz (Whidbey)
the FUTURE...
(Continued from page 1)
Dozer is a 3 year old, 103 pound yellow lab.
His full name is Bulldozer Mahan CGC, JH,
CD and he joined the Mahan family at 6
months of age and already 70 pounds. At first,
Dozer really wasn’t that interested in hunting
but enjoyed obedience shows, earning his
CGC and CD titles. Chris worked with Lyle
Steinman for the last year and now Dozer has
turned into a very good hunting partner, able
to do mark and blind retrieves in all kinds
of conditions. Recently, Dozer finished his
Junior Hunter. Chris tries to work both dogs
every couple of days on some type of training
as the weather permits.
All these credentials and health qualifications,
led to a breeding agreement between the
Mahan’s and KSDS. The results have so far
yielded three litters of puppies. A total of
17 beautiful, lively and energetic fur balls.
The four Mahan children have taken a keen
Dozer with Rebecca, Leonard, James,
and Vanessa Mahan with Peppy.
interest in these puppies. They received
pictures from KSDS throughout the puppies
first eight weeks of life in the Canine Housing
Unit - from when they were born to when
they left with their Puppy Raisers.
Chris explained, “Someday, James will decide
that he wants a dog for more independence
and we want to know that a dog will be
available. Maybe it will even be one of Peppy
or Dozer’s pups.”
ASHLEY STEWART
Ashley Stewart is the newest employee
at KSDS, Inc. Ashley, a sophomore at
Washington County High School,
began working as a part time kennel
assistant in June of 2009. Ashley is
busy with Future Farmers of America
(FFA),
4-H,
Foreign
Language
Club, Cheerleading, Forensics, and
Scholar’s Bowl. In her spare time she
likes to read, ride horses and play with
her two dogs. For her 4-H projects
Making A Difference
Ashley shows sheep and cattle.
KSDS says thanks - you did a great job!
Members of the FBLA worked with the
Military Litter puppies, teaching them
how to walk on a leash. “What’s NOT to
like about playing with puppies? They are
cute and loveable!” exclaimed Amanda
Talkington.
Washington Lumber donated the paint for
their painting project. Members painted the
kitchen area of the Canine Housing Unit.
“This was my first time painting and I liked
it. It was nice to help make a difference and
learn something at the same time,” said
Bayleigh Bisnette. FBLA leader, Michelle
Bruna, said the students would like to help
with future projects.
Left: Lauren Holtmeier & Sean Bruna in a tight corner. Middle: Bayleigh Bisnette takes time out
for a big smile. Right: Sheena Delay, Michelle Bruna, Amanda Talkington, Judy Sifers, Lauren
Holtmeier, Bayleigh Bisnette, and Melissa Beckemeyer show off their KSDS Magic Show t-shirts.
“It’s easy to make
a buck. It’s a lot
tougher to make a
difference.”
–Tom Brokaw
Thank you to our
Volunteers for
making a difference!
Cadillac, Puppy in Training
Washington County High School Future
Business Leaders of America teamed up with
KSDS, Inc. for their state Partnership with
Business Project. The project is designed to
bring business leaders and FBLA members
together in a positive working relationship
through innovative programs.
To the rescue
Jackson, In Formal Training
Dogs for the Deaf volunteers
help out a KSDS graduate.
“THE REALITY MAGIC
SHOW” FUNDRAISER
The second annual Garry Carson and
Kelsey Kara Magic Show will be held
at the Folly Theater, in Kansas City,
Missouri, on March 21, at 3:00 P.M.
Doors will open at 2:30.
Tickets are only $12.50 each, and all
ticket sales will benefit KSDS, Inc.
Garry Carson has a heart for charitable
causes and has performed for many
fundraising events. Garry combines
his magical talents with his partner and
wife, Kelsey. A former Miss Nevada,
Kelsey has been singing and dancing
since the age of three.
A special thanks to Assistance Dogs
International (ADI) Accredited Organization,
Dogs for the Deaf in Medford, Oregon for
the help with KSDS graduate Nancy Doll and
her service dog Mac. Nancy was hospitalized
for a long period of time and unable to care
for her service dog. KSDS contacted Robin
Dickson, CEO of Dogs for the Deaf about
the possibility of a volunteer that could help
with Mac. While waiting for a volunteer to
be found, Mac was generously taken in by
Dawna Carroll, whose son Johnathan has
KSDS service dog, Regent. Dawna was able
to pick up Mac and keep him for a short time,
taking him to the hospital to visit Nancy, but
due to “housing codes” could not keep him
more than two days. Norm & Sue Etling,
volunteers for Dogs for the Deaf contacted
KSDS stating they would be glad to help
Father Mulkahy (Mac) gently lays his head on
Nancy Doll’s leg during a special visit thanks to
Dogs for the Deaf volunteers Norm & Sue Etling.
Nancy with Mac. They went to meet Nancy to
receive instructions on Mac’s care then picked
him up from Dawna. Nancy was relieved to
have Mac in a home where he could run and
play but also glad that Sue brought him to
visit at the hospital. Once Nancy was released,
Mac was returned but the friendship between
Nancy and Sue has remained.
SIXPLEX FUNDING NEEDED
AND TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE
After traveling and performing for four
years as a singer and dancer on a world
tour of Legends in concert, she returned
to Las Vegas to work with Garry in the
production of his show at the MGM
Grand Hotel and Casino. They were
voted Las Vegas’s #1 Family Attraction
for two years running. Their show is
family focused and includes grand
illusions, exotic animals, comedy magic
and audience participation.
KSDS, Inc. plans to build a sixplex accessible
housing facility on Railroad Avenue, near
the training building. Such accommodations
would include cooking and laundry
facilities in addition to a handicap accessible
bathroom and roll-in shower. The total
project’s estimated cost is $600,000.00.
Come and enjoy a great show on a
Sunday afternoon, and support KSDS
at the same time!
KSDS was awarded tax credits in September,
2009, from the Kansas Department of
Commerce, in the amount of $250,000.
These tax credits were available for 2009, and
are now available for this year. The program
will end December 31, 2010. The potential
donations to KSDS, if all the tax credits are
used, is a little over $357,000.
A bus has been chartered for this show
in Kansas City, and will depart KSDS
at 11:00 A.M. on March 21st. Cost is
$40 and includes the bus transportation
and your ticket to the show. Seating is
limited to 55 passengers. For tickets or
more information, call KSDS.
Ashkesh, Social Dog
Donors may participate in the tax credit
program by making a contribution of at least
$250.00 to KSDS, Inc. The paperwork is
sent in to the State of Kansas, and the donor
receives a 70% credit, to be deducted on
their state income tax return. If the donor
itemizes on their federal income tax, the
entire contribution may be deducted. In
May, 2009, the State of Kansas, reduced the
credit, so the donor may deduct 90% of the
normal value (70% tax credit.) The tax credit
follows a refundable carryover provision.
If the tax credit is greater than tax credit
liability, the tax filer receives a refund.
If a donor wishes to make a major
contribution towards the project, recognition
opportunities would be discussed, or a donor
wall would be used.
Please consider the needs of accessible
housing for KSDS, Inc. and visit with your
tax preparer about this opportunity. It is
worth looking into. For questions, call Marcia
Funke or Judy Sifers, at (785) 325-2256.
“We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give.”
–Winston Churchill
Thank you to our Volunteers for giving from their hearts!
Freedom
am acquainted with an outstanding KSDS
graduate, Karen Collier, and her dog Astro.
I have also met another
outstanding
KSDS
graduate, Julie Maloukis,
and her dog Achmed.
Both teams are wonderful
examples of teamwork
providing freedoms.
As a thank you to our
armed services men and
Then I thought about
women, Veterans and
all the freedoms KSDS
KSDS employees and
employees and volunteers
volunteers I would like to
provide through endless
hours of dedication to Janis Manke and Fawntana are dedicate this newsletter to
you. And thanks for all the
providing KSDS graduates proud sponsors of KSDS.
devoted dogs that are for
with a devoted, well trained
sure our link to paradise.
dog friend and the many awesome freedoms
that come as a result of such a partnership. I
Left: Miramar poses for her photo shoot. Middle: Hood
poses for his photo shoot. Both puppies are named after
military installations.
Editor’s note: Janis Manke
generously sponsored this
newsletter. When KSDS
asked to write an article
about her, she declined,
stating she would rather
dedicate the newsletter to
Veteran’s, our POWs, and
the men and women serving
in our armed services. Janis
is a true example of making
a life by what she gives.
Thank you, Janis.
Paint for the Canine Housing Unit
Making us look so good
Thanks to the generous donation from
Allied Paint, the Canine Housing Unit at
KSDS received a fresh exterior paint job.
Leslie Noller’s family began Allied Paint in
Topeka over 40 years ago. It continues to
be an independently owned and operated
family business with great service. Three years
ago they opened another Allied Paint store
in Manhattan. Allied Paint offers Benjamin
Moore paint, a great wallpaper selection and
much more. KSDS, Inc. would like to thank
Leslie for her help and Ray in the Manhattan
store for taking good care of us!
KSDS staff Thom Kirk and Debbie Tegethoff
work on painting the trim of the CHU.
Join us online
KSDS, Inc is now on the social
networking site Facebook! Join
our fan club and keep up-to-date
on the exciting things happening
here at KSDS, with our graduates,
and puppy raisers.
You can also share photos and
stories that have touched your
heart or hear heartwarming
stories from others!
Become a fan of KSDS, Inc. today!
Sign up by clicking the link on
our website: www.ksds.org
Another exciting tidbit we are
thrilled to share with you is that
our website (www.ksds.org)
has been completely redesigned
in celebration of our 20th
anniversary! It features more
photos, easier navigation and
is much more accessible for our
visually challenged friends. We
encourage you to visit our new
website today!
Catalpa, Puppy in Training
One day I was thinking about all the Freedoms
we enjoy, thanks to the Veterans and
especially all the POWs of
WWII. My late husband,
Alfred Manke, was a P51
Fighter Pilot with the
339th Fighter Group and
was shot down and taken
prisoner in Germany in
1944.
Cassiday, Puppy in Training
by Janis Manke and Fawntana
Making it all possible. Thank you to our Donors.
Donors
Ronald & Rosemary Abbott
Sharen & Larry Adamek
Walter & Vera Aikman
Susan Alexander
Allied Paint of Manhattan
Gary N “Eli” Anderson
Animal Charities of America CFC
Assaria Lions Club
George & Mary Kay Avila
Carol Babcock
Bailey Fund Charitable Trust/
Barbara Allen
Tom & Bobbie Barker
Theodore Barnett
Lila & John Bartel
Bob & Sandy Bartkoski
Tony & Marjorie Bartkoski
Diane & Roger Baskerville
Mary Batliner
F. M. Beam DVM
Mildred Beikmann
Beloit Area Night Lions Club
Erlena & Jeff Benning
Dale Biegert
Elton & Rose Bloomberg
Blue Rapids Lions Club
Joan Boller
Mary & Thomas Bonner
Brent & Marcia Boring
Larry Braddy
Robert & Linda Brandom
Roger & Judy Broers
Jimmy & Joanie Brown
Doris Brownson
Lynn & Renae Bruna
Sonja & Mark Burris
Marilyn Burt
Jackson & Janet Byars
Jennie Byrnes
Bob & Natalie Byrnes
Betty Campbell
Sherry & Eugene Carmody
David & Kathy Carpenter
Carson Charitable Trust
Debra Cather
Central Brace Company
CES Group PA
LTC Larry & Janet Chambers
Diana & Preston Chapel
Anne Chasnoff
Clay Center Lions Club
Community Health Charities
of KS & MO
Concordia Lions Club
Mary Cookson
Frances Corke
Martha Countryman
Dan & Cheryl Cram
Dottie Crawford
Michelle & Randy Crow
Michelle Crozier
Paula Darby
Anne Davis
Dental Associates of
Manhattan DDS
Brian & Patricia Derx
Scott & Ianne Dickinson
Nancy Doll
Kenneth & Lonnie Dosenbach
David & Barbara Downing
Downs Lions Club
DST Systems
Roberta & Mark Dunham
Earl Bane Foundation
Libby Eaton
Susan Edwards
Janett Eidman
Ruth Eisen & Scott Eveloff DVMs
Dwight & Mary Eiserer
Rosie Elam & Warbucks
Elinor J Smith
Janet J Elliott
Leland & Karen Elliott
ExxonMobile Foundation
Mary Jane Fair
Lynn Fairbanks
Janis Fairchild
Faith United Presbyterian
Women Clifton KS
Delmar & Evelyn Falen
Virginia Fay
Bret & Melissa Fernandes
Peggy & William Fletcher
Donald & Ruth Frazee
Bette J Friedberg
Ron & Marcia Funke
Freda Sue Galer
Shirley Gans
Les & Terri Gauby
Gem Lions Club
Ruth Gennrich
Gerald Oppenheimer Family
Foundation
Rose Mary Gergick
Dr Meyler & Geri Gibbs
Nancy Giossi
Ronald & Mary Glassburner
DeAnna Goering
Randall & Annette Goering
Good Sam Club - District 9
Good Sam Club - Winfield
Mark & Joni Goodman
GoodSearch
Carol Gora
Randall & Debra Gore
Grace Baptist Church
Washington KS
Christina Gradinger
Helen Graves
Donald & Nancy Gray
Paul & JoAnn Grimm
Karl & Janice & Mark Guetzow
H & K Service Paws (Katie
Vahle & Haley Lynch)
John & Juanita Habluetzel
F W & Dona-Rose Hackerott
Jack & Maxine Haller
Thanks for helping KSDS, Inc., continue our work in placements
of guide, service and social dogs. Donor list is inclusive of Nov.
1, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010. Omission of any name is not intentional
and upon notification will be published in the next newsletter.
Blossom, Guide Dog and Tamale, Career Change
Kim Hamlin
Barbara or Gerald Hansen
Bob & Annette Harlan
Franklin & Shirley Hartranft
Hays Lions Club
Ivan Hayworth
Mary & Wilbert Heiberger
Dennis Heidner
Don & Jene Herron
Arthur & Josephine Hetzke
Robert & Darlene Hiatt
Harriet Hickman
Doug Hillman
Hillsboro Evening Lions Club
Linda Hobbs
Ann L Hoover
Valara Horn
Richard Horwedel
House of Treasures
Betty Huber
Stephanie Hughes
Hutchinsons/Mayrath (Global
Industries)
Cecily Hutchison
Beverly Hyde
Shirley Hyde
Independence Lions Club
Inman Lions Club
Iola Lions Club
Norman & Claudia Jackson
Elisha & Gayle & Roger Jensen
Jeanette Jensen
Robert & Jill Jensen
Robert & Ruth Johnson
Dorothy Johnston
Janet Jones
Rose & Ann Jones
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Betty Kastl
Dale & Lila Keesecker
Glenda & Paul Keller
Kensington Lions Club
Adam Kiess
Edward & Denise Klimek
Dianne Koehn
Marilee & Thomas Kort
Jeffrey & Kathleen Powers-LaMoe
Ruth Larsen
Jack & Marian Larson
Elmer & Donna Lawver
Alcione & Elizabeth Leite
Lenexa Lions Club
Christine Lero
Lydia Lindquist
Raymond & Dorothy Lindquist
Regina Linenberger
Rita Littleton
Lila Lothson
Louisburg Lions Club
Harlon & Marlene Loving
LaVerne & Verda Lutte
Joseph & Marjorie Malsick
Janis Manke
Marion Lions Club
Marshall County Abstract &
Title Co.
Anita & Gene Martin
Melissa Masoner
Tim & Jan Matlack
Betty Mayers
Ed & Nancy Maynard
Michael & Megan Mayo
Rachael Mayo
Ernest & Carole Mazza
David McConnell
Jeff McCullough
Maurice & Gladys OlsonMcDonald
Marilyn McGown
Mike McGuigan
Carla McGuire
Deryth McGuire
Wilma McVey
Vi Menzies
Cathy Merchant
David & Debra Metzler
Shirley Miles
Miller School PTO Dodge
City KS
David & Patricia Mills
Moostash Joe Tours
William & Ruth Moriarity
Wm & Laura Morland
Morrowville Lions Club
Jeff Muckenthaler
Abby & Donald Murray
Doris Nanninga
Letha & Larry Nelson
Neosho Rapids Lions Club
Dorothy Neu
Robert & Catherine Nicolay
Thom & Ann Norbury
Edward & Julia O’Brien
Harry & Belva Orbison
Bettie Garrison Ore
Pat Orender
Sally & Robert Orth
Ramona Ouellette
Mary Alice Pacey
David & Carol Parker
Joleen Pearman
Dennis & Donise Peterson
Doris Jean Peterson
Darwin & Judy Pfiester
Betty Pinkston
Jody & Don Portuese & Susan
Edwards
Allen & Velora Prell
Professional Planning Services Inc
Daniel Ramirez
Eris & Phyllis Randall
Milo Ransopher
Raymond Bott Realty & Auction
Janette Reh
Edna Reimer
Drs Daniel & Kathryn Richardson
Michael & Aileen Riermaier
Robert G Schmideler Foundation
Billie Rohde
Betty Rose
Mr & Mrs Kenneth Rowen
Audrey Rush aka Merna Slapsickle
George & Sylvia Rush
Edwin & Sharon Saferite
Sam’s Club - Overland Park
Sam Price Family Foundation
Virginia Schalling
Vida Mae Schell
Luke & Renee Schmid DVMs
Alan & Julie Schneider
Vaneta Schroeder
J J & Anna Schuster
John & Pat Schwartz
Leo & Sharon Schwartz
Marjora J. Scott
Scranton Lions Club
Randell Sedlacek
Micah Seiff
Philip & Patricia Severson
Brad & Laura Sherard
Shelly Shetley
Elvin & Bess Shum
Edna Sickler
Judy & Tom Sifers
Colleen & Fletcher Simons
SkillBuilders Fund
Claudia Smith
Gary & Connie Smith
Glenn & Barbara Smith
Pam Soderholm
Solomon Lions Club
Mark & Catherine Sousa
South Central KS Kennel Club
Ruth Ann Southwick
Susan Spain
Special People in Need
Lorene Staley
Jeanette Stamm
Malcolm & Norma Stamm
State Bank of Axtell
Gary & Georgeann Steffens
Douglas & Kathy Stevens
Linda & John Stewart
Ralph & Judy Stewart
Rod, Kannette, Ashley & Ryan
Stewart
Alan & Amy Stone
Kim Stone
John & Joan Strickler
Myrna L Stringer
Scott & Kimberly Suter
Sylvan Grove Lions Club
Leonard & Kathy Szopinski
Terry & Jan Taylor
Thelma Tegethoff
Tescott Lions Club
Ann & Peter Thompson
KSDS, INC. Corporate Sponsors
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
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Donors Continued
Evelyn White
Terry Whitenight
Marilyn Whitley
Wichita Westlink Lions Club
Earl & Sharon Williams
Tom & Rosemary Willson
Wilsey Lions Club
Cathy Wilson
Tom & Joyce Wilson
William & Charlotte Wilson
Lila Wingo
Michelle & Kevin Woerner
Max Woodbury
James Geary
Fanning Family Charitable
Fund
Callie Yeater’s birthday
Henry Wassenberg
Lisa Rickards
Stuart & Ellen Lamoureaux
Valarie & Vanessa Lamoureux
Libby
Eaton
Daniel & Amy Cohorst
Lisa Rickards
Thomas & Barbara Wassenberg
Josh to his favorite charity
Glenda Keller’s retirement
Herbert & Wanda Savage
Linn Livewires 4-H
KSDS Wish List
To Honor...
Logan & Hunter Kier
Kathryn Baker
Watkins & Jackson
Bob & Sandy Bartkoski
Rick Anderson
James H & JoAnn Bond
Janet Dawson
Ed O’Brien for Christmas
Michelle Brindle
Nash
Karen Brown
Tim Geary’s birthday
James & Marian Geary
Lisa Rickards’ 30th birthday
Larry Braddy
Nancy Giossi
James & Karen McGuigan
Sandra & Dan Rickards
Victor & Susan Saitta
Deanna Wiggett
Mahaska Merrymakers 4-H
Club
Carla & Derry McGuire’s Tango,
Houli, Weber, & Chesney
John & Mary Lister
Emily Compton for Christmas
Katherine Compton
Volunteer Involvement Pays (VIP) Nancy Doll and Mulkahey
employee Marsha Redman
Julia Maloukis
Hallmark Corporate Foundation
Sayers
daughter Sadye’s Bat-Mitzvah and
Edward & Julia O’Brien
recognizing Sesame as the 1st KSDS
dog placed as a physician’s assistant Kirk and Cindy Martin
Elizabeth Patton
Dr Steven & Janice Hendler
Marilyn Thaler’s birthday
Becky Dolin
Gene Martin
Cork & Dana Holle
Robert Fair
Gary & Debra Pryor
“Her Bridge Girls”
Libby Eaton
Carla McGuire
Kendra & Jamie Huntington
John H Reynolds for Christmas
Joanne H Reynolds
Mary Alice Pacey’s 80th birthday
Rosie Elam
Cindy Zimmerman
Dianne Smith
Melba James & Mary Raysa
DeAnna Wiggett’s birthday
Lisa Rickards
Mark Linenberger family for
Christmas
Regina Linenberger
Brenda Herndon’s birthday
Lisa Rickards
Joe Coney
Alfred & Sara Campbell
Breckin Cubie & Twister
Elnora Carney
Don Herron
Ty & Vickie Herron
Hampton, Kirkcaldy & LaFonda
Sharp
Sharp Bros Seed
Ray Smith family for Christmas
Ray & Nadine Smith
Splitorff
Natalie Soderholm
Ernie for Christmas
Kay Wilkins
James and Donna Wilkins
Larry Wilkins
Ernie and Kay Wilkins
Larry Wilkins
Glen & Margie DeGraw
To Remember...
Mary Iva Merling
Brent & Marcia Boring
Phillip & Sharon Boring
Muffin, beloved canine pet of
The Barth family
Bob & Natalie Byrnes
Robert Fair
Brent & Marcia Boring
Frank Linenberger
Regina Linenberger
Shirley Wassenberg
Daniel & Amy Cohorst
Thomas & Barbara
Wassenberg
David McCallum & Frazier
Robert & Diann McCallum
Austin Baumbach
Jeannie Dates
Nik Richardson
Oliver & Rebecca Finney
Cathy Perel
Miriam Grynberg
Cubby & Bill Kerr
David & DeEtte Kerr-Holien
Alan Lindell
James & Gail Johannes
Alabama
Michael & Beverly McEntire
Joyce McBeath
Dee & Harry Metz
Bill Kerr
M Colleen Deitrich
Andy, Beth, & Amy Devine
Kathy & Katie Graham
Ken & Jayne Weber
Dave Lies
Pat Niedermann
Marian Allen
Rich & Marlene Kucera
Monte & Deb Johnson
Tom & Merle Howe
Julie & Dan Deery
Brian & Lelia Girsch
Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht
Cathie & Greg Cutshall Dietz
Ruth Hennings
Jim & Carol Christensen
Keri Hudson
Lisa, Denny, & Haleigh Cox
Kerri & Rick Wilson
Mary Lou & Gregg Moser
Jerry Schnabel
Christi, Gary & Hannah
Shoemaker
Charlene Varney
Nancy Stoll
Norman and Lois Lull
Norman and Lois Lull Family
Alice Odgers
Brenda Odgers
Jeanne Blazek
Hansel, In Formal Training
Paula Woods
Mildred Woodworth
Greg Wright
Myrna Yoder
Gary Zabokrtsky
Jerry & Carol Zanker
Rae Jean Ziegelbein
Bill & Judy Walker
Victor & Leah Wall
Mrs. Dwane Wallace
Pamela & Kent Walline
Lorraine Walterscheid
Galen & Kathy Waltner
Michael & Amanda Waltner
Juanita Waser
Washington Lions Club
Henry Wassenberg
Charles & Mary Weickert
Mary & Allan Weil
Wheatbelt Sams
Dr. Tom Parry
Alberta Parry
Arthur John “Woody” Redland Jr.
Joanne H Reynolds
Nicholas Maloukis
Krystina Maloukis
Spookie
Mike Saylor
Nylabones, Kuz Balls, and Jolly Balls
Best Balls – 10”
Boingo Balls
Batteries – AA, C, D
Solo Plastic Cups
Paper Towels
Whelping Box Blankets – 37”x37”
Panasonic DVD RAM for camcorder
(1.4 gig or bigger)
Scrub Brushes and Squeegees
Clorox Wipes
Clorox Bleach
Dyson Upright Vacuum
Rug Shampooer with Attachments
Furnace Filters (20x20x1); (20x25x1)
and (12x20x1)
Vacuum Bags (Eureka AA)
First Alert Plug-In CO2 Alarm
Cases of bottled water
12 ½ x 18 1/8 padded envelopes
6x9 manila envelopes (no clasp)
High quality letter size copy paper
Photo paper
Colored ink pads
HP ink cartridges (21, 22, 56, 57, 92, 93)
JP laser jet ink cartridge (Q2612A)
HP color laser ink cartridge (C9730A)
Xerox ink cartridges (113 R007 19, 113
R007 20, 113 R007 21, 113 R007 22)
Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Sam’s
Club, Home Depot)
Fireproof File Cabinet
in memory of Audi & Stryker
Gary & Georgeann Steffens
Cheryl Smith
Susan Curran & Clay
James & Rita Jones
Paul & Connie Kamps, Fife
Dale & Lila Keesecker
Letha & Larry Nelson
Lee Thompson
Lorelei Woerner-Eisner
Thank you for helping KSDS, Inc., continue our work in placements of guide, service and social dogs.
Donor list is inclusive of November 1, 2009-January 31, 2010. Omission of any name is not intentional and upon
notification will be published in the next newsletter.
Weber, Career Change
Vera Thompson
Towanda Lions Club
Ann Tozier
James & Patsy Tubach
United Methodist Women Washington
United Way - Greater Triangle
Krista Van Diest
Doris & Ron Van Etten
Ellen & Richard Verell
Vermillion Community Club
Darrin & Lisa Vittetoe
James S Waddell, DC
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage
Four Easy Ways to
Support KSDS
1. Fill out and return your donation
in the envelope enclosed in this
newsletter.
2. Call us at (785) 325-2256.
KSDS accepts donations by Visa
and MasterCard.
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The paws of a puppy in training
carry the future of indpendence
for a person with a disability
4. Call (785) 325-2256 or e-mail
KSDS at ksds@ksds.org and
find out how you can become a
monthly donor.
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Winter 2010
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124 West 7th Street
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Thoughts from a Graduate
written by Karen Collier, KSDS Service Graduate
Why Donate to KSDS? First you need to
decide what you want your donation to provide.
Do you want to improve a person’s life? Do you
want to add to a person’s self esteem? Do you
want to give a person freedom? Do you want to
provide, love, joy, independence, and the will
to live. If you answered yes to all or even one of
the above then give to KSDS.
Precisely balanced
nutrition for health
and wellness
I thank God each day for my canine partners
and my KSDS family. I would like to share what
my two partners have been to me. Highlights
with my two Partners include:
Hosta, Puppy in Training
• Madison alerted me that Dad had fallen on
the ice. We (Madison and I) went outside
and Dad used my wheelchair to get himself
up.
• Another time Madison alerted me that
Mother had fallen in the street. Again, we
went outside and Mother was able to use my
chair to get herself up.
• Madison led me to a very small child that
was lost. We went to get the Mother and had
a wonderful reunion.
• With Madison’s assistance I was able to help
my Mother stay in her home following the
death of my Dad. Without Madison, my life
and that of my Mother’s would have been
very different.
• I got Astro following Madison’s death.
With her, I have been able to live by myself.
We have traveled, via plane and van from
Missouri to the East and West Coasts. She
gives me confidence to go and do fun loving
and educational things.
• Astro woke me up in a motel one night
in time for me to leave safely, with smoke
spreading rapidly up the halls. A fire had
started in one of the rooms.
These are unusual helps from my partners.
They both helped me with everyday living
chores. They made getting out of bed, getting
dressed and undressed easier. If you want to
help provide a better life for people, give to
KSDS. Be part of the KSDS family making a
difference in people’s lives.
Thank you for making a difference.