In this issue:
President's Message, by Terri Hedgpeth
Dear GDUA Family: I want to thank you for your vote of confidence when you elected me as your GDUA president. I am excited to have this opportunity to continue the outstanding work of our former president Ginger Bennett, who has brought GDUA a long way and kicked us off to a good start. I hope I won't disappoint you and can fill the expectations you may hold for me. Of course one person doesn't and cannot do it alone. It takes a dedicated board that is willing to dig in with both hands and work hard and our GDUA board has been and done all these things. So, a big thank you to all our past and present board members. I hope that when it is time for a new person to step into these presidential shoes, you'll be able to say "Terri did such a good job as our president and she got a lot done in the time she was in office." Time will tell. I'll have to work hard to earn that reputation and that's what I plan on doing. I'm also excited to have a truly wonderful board that is highly motivated and dedicated to making GDUA a strong organization and a voice that can not be ignored.
A cause I whole-heartedly uphold and support is the right of blind people and their faithful guides to travel freely with out hassles from the public, irresponsible pet owners, business owners, taxi drivers and other transportation conveyers, etc. As guide dog users these are our rights given to us by the law, not privileges that are generously extended to us by those entities I mentioned above. Of course with these rights come our responsibilities as guide dog users. Thus, it is my belief that as an organization, one of our primary edicts is to continue to educate through various means the public, and all that encompasses, as well as other guide dog users. So, onward and upward we will move together toward this goal.
Terri Hedgpeth, President
Guide Dog Users of Arizona
Clare E. "Liz" Carabine, 43, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on July 17, 2003. Liz was born to Lester and Marion Drennen on August 14, 1959 in Parkersburg, WV. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She is survived by husband John, son Brad of Parkersburg and service dog Buddy. Liz was a very active advocate in the disability community. She was a peer mentor at ABIL, involved in the passage of Transit 2000 and served as a Commissioner on the Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues. Liz was also very active with service dog and guide dog issues. Despite declining health. Liz was driven to make her mark in this world, she will be deeply missed by those whose life she touched.
Liz was newly elected to our GDUA board this May 2003. We have lost a great contributing member. The board has asked Susan Brickner to fill Liz's board position in the interim until the election next May 2004. Susan has graciously accepted and will be the new editor for our Wagon' Tails newsletter in the future. With each ending comes a new beginning. Welcome Susan, we appreciate you and your willingness to serve.
A Few Words From Don Noller, Treasurer
Almost time to pay dues! For the majority of us in GDUA, it will soon be time for us to pay our dues for next year. I'll be sending each GDUA member a notice before the end of December. Included in the envelope will be a stamped, self-addressed envelope for you to use to send in your dues. I would appreciate it also if you would include -- in print or braille -- your name, address, home phone, cell phone, and e-mail address.
By the way, please remember to let me know if any of your contact information changes throughout the year! We can't keep you in touch with what's happening in GDUA if we lose track of you!
GDUA T Shirts. We have a nice supply of T Shirts that we would be happy to sell. They are white, 50% polyester, 50% cotton, long sleeve or short. The printing on the shirt is royal blue. On the front, in block letters, it says "GUIDE DOG USERS OF ARIZONA." On the back is a silhouette of a woman being guided by a German Shepherd Dog. The caption on the back is: "Please don't take chances with our safety. Practice responsible pet ownership." On the long-sleeved shirts is a block-letter "G D U A," arranged vertically on the left sleeve. The shirts are available in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes. Prices are: Short-sleeve, $12 (twelve dollars). Long-sleevve, $15 (fifteen dollars). Make check or money order payable to GDUA. Send your order to Don Noller, 4400 W. Missouri Ave. Lot 295, Glendale, AZ 85301. My phone number is 623.915.9111. The shirts look great! Buy one for yourself, friends and family! They make great gifts, and when you buy one you help support GDUA.
2003 Spring Fling - by Ginger Bennett
This year's GDUA spring fling was once again held in conjunction with the Arizona Council of the Blind. The festivities began on Friday evening when several GDUA members marched over to a nearby restaurant where everyone enjoyed a scrumptious dinner out on the patio....well, almost everyone. ten dog guides rested quietly under the tables without partaking in the fabulous food! Later, back at the convention site, AzCB sponsored a night of karaoke where GDUA members enjoyed several talented performers including a few country western tunes from dog guide instructor Robert Torrence and his Seeing Eye demo dog Ilene. Representatives from The Eye Dog Foundation, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Guide Dogs of the Desert International, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Leader Dogs for the Blind and The Seeing Eye, Inc. were present. Mike Moran and Chelsea Morrow, field representatives from The Seeing Eye put together a mobility aids workshop where special guests including GPS expert, Mike May presented on the various mobility aids that may be used in conjunction with a dog guide. Following the workshop, GDUA hosted a reception out on the patio while conventioneers tried out the various mobility devices. Congratulations to all officers and board of directors that were elected at the business meeting and much appreciation goes out to the folks that previously served on the board. River Forest and Pat Shannon Smith were appointed to represent GDUA at the 2003 national GDUI convention. A big thanks to Desi and Don Noller for putting together gift bags that were handed out at the business meeting and thanks to all who contributed to the pool of door prizes!
First two GDUA Social Events Were A Rousing Success,
By Desi Noller, GDUA Social Activities Coordinator
Our first social activity was on April 26, 2003, in which nine Guide Dog teams, all members of GDUA, as well as some spouses and friends, participated in a hike/picnic. It was held at the Cave Creek Park which is adjacent to the Rose Mofford Sports Complex in Phoenix. We gathered at 9:00 a.m. and hiked before it got too hot. Our hike took us along the canal trail which is a part of the SRP canal system. We ended up walking close to 4 miles before we were through. A few people opted to relax and enjoy the park while the rest of us were hiking. When the hikers returned, we all purchased lunch from "Fast Break" a sports cafe that is located right there at the park. Some of us stayed around eating, talking, and generally having a very nice time! Thanks to everyone who was able to come and make our first outing such a success! As with everything, we had a few very small glitches, and we learned a few things which we can put to use for future activities, but all in attendance had a great time!
Our second social event was held on September 20 at the home of our President Terri Hedgpeth; where about twenty of us including spouses and guests, gathered for a swimming and Pizza party. Most of us chose not to swim, preferring instead to swap stories, discuss advocacy issues, and generally just take the opportunity to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed setting! All of us, including our dogs, had a wonderful time! I wish to publicly thank Terri for generously opening her lovely home to us and extending to us such gracious hospitality! I almost forgot to mention what might have been the most important part! The Pizza was absolutely delicious!
Don't forget to check the Calendar of Events that will appear at the end of this issue of Waggin' Tails. You will find there some very fun upcoming activities! I will be contacting you directly with more details about each one as they become available. My deepest apologies to a couple of you who did not receive word about our Pizza party! I believed I had added your names to my distribution list, but apparently my additions didn't take because I missed activating one OK button before exiting the program! You can be assured that I have the problem corrected now because you're reading this Newsletter! Please let me know if there is a particular activity you think would be fun for the majority of our members! We'll try many things at least once! You can e-mail me at: pagerdog@earthlink.net Or, call me at: (623) 915-9111.
To Advocate or Not To Advocate, By Kevin Chinn
Is it nobler to mediate, arbitrate or litigate - that is the question! Submitted by Kevin Chinn As GDUA's chair of the advocacy committee, I deal with mostly denial of access issues. Some are with businesses such as restaurants, tanning salons and stores but the most common issue I receive complaints about is taxi drivers refusing to serve Arizona's guide dog teams. According to the Department of Justice, this is also the number 1 access issue for guide dog teams in the United States. I believe that ALL guide dog handlers must step up to the plate and work to defeat such blatant discrimination. Several GDUA members have experienced problems with taxi service at Sky Harbor Airport as well as other locations throughout the state.
So what can we do? We can understand what our rights are and be sure that everyone else does too! GDUA, in conjunction with The Seeing Eye, Inc., has been actively working with Sky Harbor Airport to assist in educating the ground transportation crew on working teams and the law. The three taxi cab companies that serve airport customers are Discount, Allstate and ABC cab companies. Perhaps some of our GDUA members have even traveled with one of these companies and experienced similar problems in the past. It is important to understand that there are state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. Also, both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis that an individual chooses to use a guide dog as a mobility aid. Arizona Revised Statutes 11-1024 strictly prohibits public accommodations and public conveyances including taxi cabs, limo's and other forms of public transportation from denying service to guide dog users. ARS 11-1024 has a criminal violation based on denial of service. Moreover, it is a class one misdemeanor to refuse service to a guide dog user.
What does this mean? It means that a company that operates taxi's that refuse service to guide dog users could, if found guilty, pay up to a 20,000 dollar fine and be civilly fined for any "pain and suffering" that the guide dog user may have experienced as a result of the incident. Under title III of The Americans with Disabilities act, it is also a violation of federal law to deny access to a dog guide team. The ADA violation is not a criminal law as is Arizona state law ARS 11-1024 but instead, a civil law with which fines may be charged and "a civil action can be pursued to pay"pain and suffering' to the injured party.
How can we as guide dog users file complaints? It is actually not a difficult procedure to file a complaint. In Arizona you would call the Attorney Generals office, civil Rights Division, at (602) 542-5263. The next step of the process would include giving a statement to an intake counselour, who would in turn, give it to an investigator who would determine if it was a legitimate complaint. You would then be contacted by the investigator to give your side of the issue. You can do all this by phone. Once the issue was investigated it would go to either mediation or litigation. The Attorney General would then attempt to mediate with the parties in order to resolve the issue. The process does not happen overnight and can take months to resolve so patience and perseverance is a definite must!
How would we go about filing a complaint under title III of the ADA? The Department of Justice has a U.S. Attorneys office in Phoenix. Their phone is (602) 514-7500. If you believe your rights have been violated under title III of the ADA, as with the state you should document the occurance and call. If you do believe your rights as an individual who chooses to use a guide dog have been violated, it is important that you get written statements and contact information from witnesses. Then you must write down exactly what occurred as a record of what happened. This will help facilitate your complaint process, particularly if it takes some time for these offices to get back with an investigator to gather information. If you have questions on title III of the ADA you can also call the ADA hotline at (800) 514-0301 and ask questions. It is not difficult to file complaints. If you feel your rights as a guide dog user have been violated, it is important to file complaints to stop others from this discrimination. GDUA's advocacy committee and myself as the GDUA advocate can help if you have questions or should need help in filing a complaint. Contact me at (623) 412-8350 or by Email at: kmchinn@qwest.net
We need to rally and stop discrimination. Don't get pushed around by businesses and cabs who don't know or want to follow the LAW!
Delegate Reports From The GDUI National Convention-July, 2003
Submitted By Delegate River Forest and Alternate Delegate Pat Shannon Smith
Editor's Note: We thought you'd enjoy a peek at the activities experienced
by the people chosen to represent GDUA this Summer at the GDUI National
Convention! We have edited the text for clarity and substance.
First, Some notes from River Forest, our GDUA Delegate:
Sunday July 6, 2003
GDUI AFFILIATE ROUNDUP
Christy Hutchinson, GDUI Affiliate Coordinator, asked everyone to please
participate in the guide dog attack survey in the GDUI suite.
Jane Sheehan GDUI Treasurer, gave a list of all the GDUI affiliates and
their members
with the number of votes allocated to each affiliate. Arizona has 50
members and 7 votes.
Then the affiliates talked about what they have been up to over the past
year.
Guide Dog Users of California has been making videos: some will go to
the police departments on dog attacks to get them to enforce the law. They
also made a cassette tape to tell new guide dog users about GDUI. Guide Dogs
For the Blind, Inc. is giving them out. They also had guide dog day at the
capital and got April tenth declared as guide dog day.
Guide Dog Users of Oregon had their annual Spring Romp in June. They are
working on new legislation.
North Carolina is working on getting guide dog attack laws passed. They are
also planning a September convention.
Keystone Guide Dog Users (Pennsylvania) is in the process of forming a GDUI
affiliate and are waiting approval from GDUI. They are going to have a
newsletter. It's a big state so they have a challenge of getting people
together.
Dixieland Guide Dog Users in South Carolina has a service animal bill. They
have a law against killing a guide dog. A person could go to jail for 3
years or pay $3,000.
Michigan Guide Dog Users had a good strong bill, but it was knocked down in
the senate.
New York Guide Dog Users worked with the attorney general to get a brochure
out about access laws. They already have an attack law in place, but it is
not strong enough.
Ginger Bennett talked about the dog attack survey.
Georgia Guide Dog Users has put their guide dog attack bill on hold due to
budget problems. They are also working on public access.
Texas got a bill passed about guide dog attacks. It's fairly strong.
Maryland Area Guide Dog Users is working with Baltimore County on where
guide dogs go if the handler needs an ambulance.
Guide Dog Users of Massachusetts is working to improve their guide dog
attack bill to make it stronger. Also they are working to keep Segways off
sidewalks. And they are working with taxi access.
Guide Dog Users of Oregon talked about needing to bring in new, younger
members.
Rocky Mountain Guide Dog Users just put out their first newsletter in June.
They are having a retreat
Christy Hutchinson wants people to send articles to Pawtracks for the
Affiliate News Roundup column. She would like to have
them by the tenth of the first month of each quarter. Send them to 2421
Orchard Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Her number is 888-858-2187.
Ginger Bennett suggested each state have a walk-a-thon to make people aware
of dog attacks. If each state went in together, we could get a good rate on
t-shirts.
People also talked about what to do when people or their guides are injured.
Lisa Salinger said we should keep information about our dogs on their
collars including medications, or emergency numbers of who should care for
the dog if you are incapacitated.
GDUI BOARD MEETING:
GDUI is doing well as far as the budget goes. We are living within it.
The communication committee asked that GDUI make a voicemail system so
people without internet access will be able to call a number and get up to
date information about latest happenings within GDUI. The service will cost
$10 a month. They will have to call a toll number so there will be long
distance charges.
Georgia Guide Dog Users, Keystone Guide Dog Users, and Maryland Area Guide
Dog Users were given provisional membership as affiliates. Then at the
business meeting they will be made actual affiliates.
Mitch Pomerantz said ACB is proposing an amendment to keep supporting the
Stephanie Dohman case. But Mitch said its a way of justifying ACB not
signing on with GDUI back in November.
Dogs have had ten to fifteen relieving accidents indoors just since
Saturday, which was yesterday. Charlie Crawford, ACB Executive Director, was
able to get a $7,000 grant to fund a company to maintain the relief areas.
My dog Bonnie and Pat Shannon Smith's dog Casey seem fine with them.
Monday July 7, 2003
GDUI OPENING CEREMONY
The general GDUI convention began with an announcement of what would be
included in the program. The program consisted of such topics as: travel,
Canine Cuisine, Choosing a guide dog school, GDUI Reception, Business
meeting, a game of "Simon Says," the GDUI Luncheon, and panels on "tall
tales," guide dog ethics, and "What's in That Poop Bag."
GDUI BUSINESS MEETING
Some candidates running for ACB offices spoke to the GDUI convention: Steve
Speicher, for ACB President; M J Schmidt for ACB Second Vice President; Mike
Godino and Ardess Bazyn for ACB Treasurer. None of the incumbents seeking
re-election spoke.
When it came time to vote I cast all of Arizona's 7 votes for Steve
Speicher for ACB President, and Mike Godino for ACB Treasurer. GDUI decided
to cast its votes for Steve Speicher in the ACB National election. GDUI
decided to abstain from voting for M. J. Schmidt because of her stand not to
support the GDUI position regarding the Stephanie Dohman case.
Editor's Note: Extensive information regarding the Stephanie Dohman case can be
found on the GDUI web site at
HTTP://www.gdui.org
Reports were given by the Nominating and Resolutions Committees. Christy
Hutchinson was elected to her first term on the GDUI Board, and Mary Susan
Orester was re-elected to her position on the Board. Kim Charlson and
Sheila Styron were chosen as the GDUI delegates for the ACB national
convention.
Some Convention Program Observations
The "Canine Cuisine" Panel
There were 3 panelists: Rox'e Homstead, Lisa Salinger, and Christy
Hutchinson. Christy feeds Iams. Lisa feeds Flint River Ranch (a human grade
food) and Rox'e feeds raw.
Rox'e recommended the following: L. David Mech "The Wolf" is a book
available at bookshare.org.
Its Raining Dogs And Cats is another good book. Rawmeatybones.com is a good
website.
The panel on what's in that poop bag was not that great! People talked
about their dogs having accidents and others gave suggestions. Hearing about
all the medical problems in many of the dogs that were there made me
thankful for my healthy beast.
At the GDUI luncheon, Roger Taylor from The Seeing Eye received the Ethel
Bender award. He was very touched. He was also given a plaque at the
Seeing Eye breakfast. He now has macular degeneration.
The play about guide dogs having a conversation under the table was great!
Some of the characters were Mike Moran as a LabraDoodle, Lukas Franck as a
German Shepherd, DeAnna Noriega as a black Lab just out of training, Kae
Madera as an old chubby yellow Lab, Sheila Styron as a poodle, Lisa Salinger
as a Golden Retriever, and Michael Byington as a Doberman. Lukas and Sheila
had their accents down pat. Very funny!
Some Excerpts from a report by Pat Shannon Smith, Alternate Delegate:
As a first time attendee to this convention, I was in awe most of the time.
I have attended many conventions in my time and fully expected the crowds,
confusion, etc. As I have some light perception, I was able to define
shapes and sizes - (people and dogs!) and am amazed at the overall success
of meetings, luncheons, etc. with such diversity.
My roomate, and your Delegate, River Forest, with her companion, Bonnie,
were a great help in getting us (my pal, Casey and me) oriented to one more
aspect of our new world.
We were able to get a room at the Weston Hotel, which was across from the
new Convention Center in Pittsburgh . . . unfortunately, the Convention
Center was not completed as expected and there were some "glitches" - such
as the elevator being miscued (not a nice situation for blind people).
Being resourceful, we discovered it was better to take the streets rather
than use the hotel walkway. There were "talking signs" on the street
corners which were very helpful, with our only problem being initially to
distinguish between "Tenth" and "Penn," the names of the major cross
streets. There were additional relief areas along the way and Bonnie and
Casey were readily accommodated!
We attended the orientation meeting and felt it was not too well organized.
However, we ended up with one very good volunteer (an instructor from Leader
Dogs) who showed us around, and most significantly, where to find Subway,
one of our favorites. Costs in the hotel were high, not really a surprise.
We were somewhat disappointed that the advertised refrigerator was not in
our room, a real necessity for the ingredients of Bonnie's BARF diet. To
add to our frustration there was no ice machine on our floor which meant
repeated treks up and down stairs to the floor below to fill a container
with ice to keep a cooler stocked. I was pleased to have preordered dog
food available rather than having to pack it. However, they were not able
to provide River with her order and it was not good that they had not
informed her prior to our arrival.. . .
Casey and I participate in many arenas where there are lots of people, young
and old, and often children. I am very lucky to have such a good guide as
my first. He is not easily distracted and loves to work. I heard comments
from some convention attendees that they felt it too stressful for the dogs
and they would not bring them to such an event. Casey and I both thrived on
the challenge and are looking forward to Birmingham next year. . . Thanks
for the opportunity of being an alternate.
Guide Dogs of the Desert International News Update
Guide Dogs of the Desert International is looking to extend their role in servicing visually impaired clients with other needs. The hope of GDD is to more fully pursue the goals set out in the GDD mission statement. Some of the things GDD is doing to accomplish this include the following: *Hiring a Guide Dog apprentice with a background in Service Dog training. *Providing additional Service Dog training for our Guide Dog Instructor/Trainers *insuring (ADA) accessibility standards throughout our facility GDD is very excited about being able to offer an enhanced level of service for persons who are visually impaired with additional disabilities. In such instances, guides will be trained to perform other tasks that are not normally associated with guide work. For more information, you may contact Guide Dogs of the Desert directly.
U.S. Department of Transportation's Hotline
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S HOTLINE FOR AIR TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES Call the Toll Free Hotline 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST (800) 778-4838 (Voice) (800) 455-9880 (TTY) *Obtain Assistance in resolving "real time" issues involving service animals, seating accommodations, enplaning, deplaning and connecting assistance, the stowage of personal equipment and other accommodations. *Learn and obtain written information about your rights as an individual with a disability under the Air Carrier Access Act and 14 CFR Part 382. *Obtain information to help better plan your next air travel experience. *Learn how to resolve a disability-related dispute with an air carrier."
It's Flea and Tick Season/More on Frontline Plus
ITS FLEA AND TICK SEASON! Receive a 3-dose package of FRONTLINE Plus for dogs 45 to 88 lbs, FREE with every $25 donation to Guide Dog Users Inc. Donors do not have to be guide dog users so tell your friends and family all about this fabulous offer while supplies last! Proceeds will be used for advocacy efforts such as issues concerning dog attacks, taxicabs, airports, public access and other difficulties routinely faced by dog guide teams. Call the GDUI toll free number at: (888) 858-1008 and offer your support today! (Please, no calls past 9 pm EST.). Your gift is deeply appreciated and may be given in the form of check, money order or credit card. Editor's note: All products mentioned in "Waggin' Tails" are placed here for the convenience of our readers and are not necessarily endorsed by GDUA. ***** MORE ON FRONTLINE PLUS: Source: http://frontline.us.merial.com/products/products.asp FRONTLINE Plus is the longest-lasting, most complete spot-on flea and tick protection available. FRONTLINE Plus not only kills 98-100% of adult fleas on your dog within 24 hours, it also contains a special ingredient that kills flea eggs and larvae, too, and keeps ALL stages of fleas from developing. FRONTLINE Plus completely breaks the flea life cycle by effectively stopping the development of new fleas. And, FRONTLINE Plus kills all stages of 4 major ticks including the ones that may transmit Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Package Instructions for applying FRONTLINE Plus to your pet. To Remove applicator from child-resistant package. Use scissors. Or lift and remove plastic tab to expose foil, then peel down to Open applicator. Hold applicator upright and snap applicator tip away from face and body. To Apply FRONTLINE Plus. Place applicator tip through animal's hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Squeeze applicator, applying entire contents in a single spot to the animal's skin.
Your president here. I read about this product in GoodHousekeeping September and thought some of you might be interested. I copied the description from the company's website for your convenience. Their name is Best Friends Company and they sell a easy to install seat cover for dogs that ride in the seat? www.bestfriendscompany.com < http://www.bestfriendscompany.com > Neat Seat's custom fit. ensures a perfect fit for the top-selling Sport Utility Vehicles. For all other sport utility vehicles, universal fit; offers unequaled comfort and style. TRUCKS COMING SOON! In addition to stylish patterns, comfortable fabric and great fit, this product offers: Quick and easy installation in just over one minute Automotive flame retardant Anti Static Machine Washable and Dryer friendly Made with an extraordinary fabric that is: Water Repellant, liquid wipes away without absorbing into the fabric. Stain Resistant whether it's ketchup or sun tan lotion, stains wash away. Anti microbial resistant, even blood and urine wash out and don't create bacterial issues. And you won't believe how soft and luxurious this super tough fabric is. in fact, it feels like a fine suede.
A Couple of Recipes For Dog Treats
Home-Made "Frosty Paws"
32 oz. vanilla yogurt
1 mashed banana or one large jar of baby fruit
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
Blend all together and freeze in either 3 oz. paper cups or ice cube trays.
Microwave just a few seconds before serving.
DOG COOKIES, submitted by The Inn at 410 Bed and Breakfast
Lucy, our 12 year old Standard Schnauzer, insisted that I include this
recipe in my recently published cookbook "Mountain Mornings". She LOVES
these treats and suggests you bake them often for YOUR dog.
Ingredients:
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup margarine, cut into pieces
4 beef or chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups boiling water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
2 cups grated cheese (optional)
2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. . Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking
spray. Measure oats into a medium bowl, top with pieces of margarine and the
bouillon cubes. Pour in boiling water and let sit 10 minutes to dissolve the
margarine and bouillon cubes. Mix well, then add whole wheat flour,
cornmeal, sugar, milk, eggs and optional cheese. Add enough of the all
purpose flour to make a stiff dough. Mix well, using hands if necessary.
Roll out dough. The thinner the dough, the crisper the baked treats will be.
Use bone- or cat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Bake on prepared
cookie sheets until hard, 5 to 15 minutes depending on how thin the dough is
rolled. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely.
PS: Lucy died recently at age 13 and a half. She lived a life full of hiking, camping, pampering and Dog Cookies! 410 North Leroux Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Main num: (928) 774-0088 Fax: (928) 774-6354 Toll Free: (800) 774-2008
The Friends of GDUA GDUA expresses our deepest appreciation to the following contributors who have generously donated to our organization.
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Dana and Dorothy Cox of Santa Rosa, California for their loving gift in memory of sister-in-law Ruth Cox.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Leader Dogs for the Blind
The Seeing Eye
Contact Information for the GDUA Board can be found at our website
October 22, 2003: Disability Awareness Day at ASU West,
November 1, 2003: Phoenix Guide Dog Raisers are having a trip to the Verde
Canyon Railway and all GDUA members interested are welcome. Additional
information about the trip will be provided to GDUA's general membership as
soon as it is available.
November 7, 2003: VRATE conference, GDUA will share a table with AZBC and
will be selling our t-shirts.
December 6, 2003: GDUA Christmas party at Kaddy Korner Restaurant starting
at 2:00PM
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