Reorganized School District

Number 3

Of Warren County

302 Kuhl Avenue

Warrenton, Missouri 63383-2198

James E. Dishman, SUPERINTENDENT

Jerry Barber, Director

Boone Station Alternative School

519A East Oak

Warrenton, MO 63383

February 17, 1998

Doug and Faun Collett

Faun Haven Kennels

366 Cannonball

Warrenton, MO 63383

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Collett,

I want to thank you for giving the students at Warren County R-III School District and Boone Station Alternative School an opportunity to participate in your dog training program. I was quite happy when Mrs. Kim Burrows worked out the details with you so that our students at Boone Station could participate. Mrs. Burrows has told me a lot about your program and I feel that it helps the students at Boone Station develop several of the skills they will need upon entering the work force.

I find that the student's attitudes concerning school has improved. I feel that the student's self-esteem has also improved especially on the days they are involved with your program. The students also learn the responsibility of caring for animals and that helps them in other situations,

I really admire what you are doing with the animals. I never dreamed that dogs could be taught 89 separate tasks. I know there is a real need for your program throughout your county Warren County and Missouri should both be happy with your program. Your program could be instrumental in helping physically and mentally disabled people to be able to function more effectively within our community.

I wish you the best and continued success with your program. Thanks again for letting the students of Boone Station participate in your program, and I look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely yours,