![]() In 2018, Klein hired her first Blue Skies employee in addition to herself. The Newton Dog Park, located in Centennial Park and free to the public and their dogs, opened in September 2016. She secured Caring Hands Humane Society in Newton as the fiscal sponsor for tax-deductible donations, found matching grants, and “did a lot of fundraising with individuals.” She began working on the project in 2012. Early on in her business, she realized Newton really needed a dog park.Ĭlients told her they would drive all the way to Wichita to use parks that weren’t even free, requiring an annual membership fee. “If you stay in the community, you get to see the benefits – in a small community, you can directly see the difference a person or business makes.”Īnd Klein started that even before graduation. “I decided that rather than taking it out-of-state, out of the community, I would keep it local,” she says. Twelve years later, Blue Skies has grown by leaps and bounds.Īs her degree neared completion, Klein says, she was faced with whether to start applying to graduate programs or stay close to home (she was born and raised in Newton) and keep building the business. As a student, she started her own business, Blue Skies Pet Care, to help pay the bills.Īt the time, Klein knew of no other pet-care business in Newton. Klein, of Newton, graduated from Bethel College in 2013 with a double major in psychology and natural sciences. Newton, KS 67117 or e-mail 2022 Award Recipients Young Alumnus Award:Īshley Klein, the recipient of the 2022 Young Alumnus Award is dedicated to her community – it says so, right on her CV: “I hang out with dogs and make my community better.” To make a nomination, please complete and return a nomination form to the Office of Alumni Relations, Bethel College, 300 E. The Distinguished Achievement Award acknowledges character and citizenship, achievement in a chosen profession or vocation and work of benefit to humanity. The Outstanding Alumnus Award is given on the basis of character and citizenship, service to church/community or college or other outstanding achievements, honors and recognition. The recipient must be 39 years of age or younger. The Young Alumnus Award recognizes character and citizenship, achievement or service rendered, honors and recognition received. Each year an Awards Committee of the Alumni Association bestows Young Alumnus, Outstanding Alumnus and Distinguished Achievement Awards on select graduates.
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