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All five, plus new DSP (houseparent), John
Board Members
Debbie Dent President
Frank Pike Vice President
Nancy Hansen Treasurer
LaDawn Goodwin Secretary
Doris Burden Director
Don Crank Director
Paul Kihlmire Director
Dr. Kristy McCall Director
George White Director
VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1
News from
The Branches
S o u t h w e s t S p e c i a l C a r e H o m e s
2015 Year in Review
And now there are five! Welcome Nick and Brad
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Welcome John & Shannon House, new Direct Support
Professionals (DSP replaces the title of Houseparent)
We are pleased to announce the addition of John and Shannon
House to The Branches team! Shannon attended Evangel Univer-
sity, earning a B.A. in Art and a M.A. in Education. She was previ-
ously the Activities Director at Forsyth Nursing and Rehabilitation.
John graduated from Drury University with a B.A. in math and
computer science. He has worked as a youth services and reference
librarian in the Springfield-Greene County Library system and in
information systems at Drury University and at CNH Reman here
in Springfield. They both love their Lord and look forward to serving God as they serve
their new friends at The Branches.
Aloha!! We enjoyed a fun summertime Hawaiian luau at The Branches. Thanks to our wonder-
ful neighborhood volunteer, Sandy, and our staff for helping our residents plan great activities.
The Branches hosts a summer luau for family,
friends, and neighbors. We like a good party!
We introduced Nick to you
at Frame by Frame last
May. Brad and his mother
have been involved with The
Branches since the begin-
ning. Welcome to The
Branches, guys! We’re glad
you’re here. New residents, Nick and Brad --
stylin’ Hawaiian
Moment by moment...daily life...as it happens...fun times...us
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United Way Day of Caring blesses The Branches
Thank you, CONCRETE ENHANCEMENTS and SPRINGFIELD
READY MIX, for the beautiful new patio that connects our back
porch and the breezeway. What a great, useable space! Thanks
for your generosity in providing labor & supplies for this project!!
Thanks to MU GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION SPECIAL-
ISTS for building a landscape berm for our birdfeeders. We
enjoy watching birds year round and look forward to plant-
ing flowers next spring. We appreciate your hard work!
Landscaping Day! Thank you to BKD, Second Baptist, and 417 Landscaping
Picking blueberries from our own patch
Thank you to Gary Farrar and team from
BKD, Pat Day’s small group from Second
Baptist, and Bob Cook with his tractor for
all their hard work in planting shrubs and
trees in front of the house. Thanks, also
to Mark Cunningham, 417 Landscaping,
for providing plants at a discount.
Halloween party “Over the Rainbow,” Elvis style, with a magical mix of
Aladdin and others. Thanks to our weekly volunteer,
Sandy (AKA Scarecrow), and our staff for fun times!
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Frame by Frame 2015, our sixth annual dinner and auction, was held May 3 at Bass
Pro’s White River Conference Center. We’re grateful to all those who joined us for the
evening! Your contributions, whether through sponsorships or other donations, were
responsible for making our largest fundraising event of the year a great success.
Matt’s Family Jam was fantastic! They entertained us with their signature brand of
family-friendly music that was fun for everyone -- even the servers sang along as they
delivered the plated dinners. Special thanks to Sara Forhetz, emcee, Pastor Larry
Ball, auctioneer, and the army of volunteers who used their talents and hard work to
make this such an enjoyable event. We are grateful beyond measure! Emcee, Sara Forhetz
Whatever you gave,
however you helped,
we sincerely thank
you for being part of
Frame by Frame
2015!
Frame by Frame 2015 raises $37,500 to
benefit The Branches
Board of Directors welcomes new member, Dr. Kristy McCall
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kristy McCall to the Board of Directors of Southwest Special Care Homes. Dr.
McCall is an OBGYN at Ferrell Duncan Clinic. She and her husband, Kevin, are involved at Second Baptist
Church, Pregnancy Care Center, and Ozark Schools PTA. They have two daughters, Karley and Katie. Both Dr.
McCall and Kevin have been actively involved with The Branches for several years. Now, we are grateful to have
Kristy serving in an official capacity. We are blessed by this family!
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Thank You to our Frame by Frame 2015 Event Sponsors!
Mark & Nadine Ellman
Ron & Debbie Dent
Bob & Patty Ingold Paul & Susan Kihlmire
Harold & Karen Garrison
Greg & LaDawn Goodwin
Brian & Ashley Vesely
PRESENTING SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Thank You to Frame by Frame 2015 Auction Item Donors!
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Thank you to Bass Print Solutions for their generosity in printing this newsletter.
160 Grand Prix
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Adventure Zipliners of Branson
Amish & More Furniture
Art Inspired
Barber, Clarence & Roberta
Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room
Big O Tires Missouri/Arkansas
Bonjour, Michael & Bette
Brimstone Knives, LLC
Camping World of Stafford
Candy House Gourmet Chocolates
Cantina Laredo
Captain Craig’s Seafood market
Car-Fi
Carson’s Nurseries
Celebrations by Sonja
Christian Brothers Automotive
Christian Publishers Outlet
Colton’s Steak House & Grill
Cornerstone Fine Jewelry
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cycles Unlimited
Davis, Leslie
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
DiGiacinto’s Italian Restaurant
Doggie Spa of America
Edible Arrangements
Everything Kitchens, LLC
Evolve Wellness Studio
Famous Dave’s
Fastbreak Sports
FD’s Grillhouse
Firehouse Subs
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Gann, Marietta
Gilardi’s Ristorante
Glowgolf Games
Goldleaf Pottery
Goodwin, Dr. Greg
Hair Illusions
Harter House
Hiett, Courtney
Hoover Music Company
House of Flowers
Hy-Vee
IPA Educational Supply
Jump Mania
Kinney Billiards
Leslie’s Mexican Bakery
Lighthouse Lanes
Lilly’s Floral
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
Magers, Ellen
Maschino’s
McCall, Mr. Kevin & Dr. Kristy
McKinney Bedding Co.
MSU Tent Theatre
Orange Leaf Bartco, LLC
O’Reilly Auto Parts #4048
Pastries by Carla
Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery
Pike, Frank & Nancy
Planet Fitness
Red Wing Shoe Store
Rib Crib
Ride the Ducks
Salon Truth
Shaw, Larry
Shepherd of the Hills
Showboat Branson Belle
Sight & Sound Theatre
Silver Dollar City
Sky Zone Springfield
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Springfield Incredible Pizza Co.
Springfield Regional Arts Council
Springfield Symphony Association
Star Cakes
Super Cuts
Supreme Bakery
Target
The Baptist Home
The Beef Jerky Outlet
The Carpet Shoppe
The Tower Club
The Traveling Chef
ThirtyOne Consultant, Clarissa Hart
Toyos Foundation, Inc.
Truffles E Truffles
TwentyOne Cakes
Van Giesen, David L.
Walmart #2221
Wheeler’s Furniture
Wickman Gardens
Wild Animal Safari
Willard High School Building Trades Class
Woodside’s Surplus
Xtreme Racing of Branson
Yoshijen
Thank You to our Donors! (November 1, 2014 - October 31, 2015)
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Fann, Jonathan & Heather
Farner, Brett & Kayla
First Baptist Church
Forhetz, Ethan & Sara
Forshee, Paula K.
Fulbright, Bruce & Joan
Gann, Betty
Garrison, Harold D. & Karen K.
Giberson, Pat
Goodwin, Gregory R. & LaDawn S.
Gregory, V. Lucille
Groover, Phil & Judy
Guyer, Edith Joyce
Hagemann, Linda
Hansen, Glen & Nancy
Hansen, Kevin E.
Hansen, Steven M. & Debbie L.
Harriger, James M. & Mary V.
Hayes, Dr. Stanley & Brenda
Haymes, Richard R. & Virginia
Haynes, Christopher M. & Tiffany J.
Hester, James W. & Lisa A.
Hiett, Jason & Courtney
High, Glen L. & Dorothy M.
Hinson, Robert J. & Sue
House, Diane
Hower, Brandy
Hughes, Kenneth B. & Cindi
Humes, William S. & Linda Joyce
Ingold, Robert & Patty
Irish, Art & Donna
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jeffcoat, Josh
Johnson, George M. & Marcia S.
Jones, Ronald G. MD & Patricia L.
Juchems, Mike & Miyoko
Kihlmire, Paul & Susan
Killingsworth, Lonnie & Valerie
Kirk, David & Lisa
Kirk, Josh & Korrie
KJI Enterprises, LLC
Knight, Chandler & Elizabeth
LaTour Advisory Group
LaTour, Joe & Darla
Lewis, Catherine
Link, Jason & Janet
Luxton, Dorothy H.
Macon, Deborah
Magers, Randy & Ellen
Marks HVAC Service, LLC
Marrs, Scott & Brigitte
McCall, Kevin D. & Kristy A.
McCartney, Mark & Susan
McCartney, Nathan D. & Leandra L.
McCracken, James & Jackie
Miller, Richard S. & Carolyn A.
Morris, Lendall & Shannon
Muller, Pam
Nelson, Bob & Marlene
Nelson, Ronald & Charlene
Ozark Machinery
Phillips, Kathryn I.
Pike, Frank & Nancy
Poindexter, Gerald
Prine, J. Michael & Nancy S. Ramey, Ronald & Marta
Rawley, Clifford B. & Martha
Reid, Steve & Tami
Rentfro, William
Roan, Scott
Roberts, Jim & Ruth
Rueter, Robert C. & Barbara P.
Sac River Cowboy Church
Schoeller, Shane & Mendie
Second Baptist Church
Shelton, R. Wayne & M. Jane
Smith, Ben A. & Kim
Snider, Terry & Ann Spence, Paula
Springfield Ready Mix Co.
Staten, Kristine A.
Sutter, Bill A. & Sarah J.
Taylor, Edna
Thompson, Mary
Thornsberry, Carol
Titus, Jay & Michelle
Tuck, Marilyn
Tucker, Brad W. & Mandy M.
Adams, Corrie
Adams, Robert & Charlene
Anderson, Don
Arctic Food Equipment
Ball, Larry D. & Melceenia K.
Barber, Clarence P. & Roberta K.
Barber, Curtis
Bauer, Scott P. & LaRaine E.
Bedinghaus, E. Matt & Beth J.
Bedinghaus, Stephanie
Blood, Alvin & Ruth
Boatright, Ronald & Marian
Boatright, William & Betty
Booher, Dan & Karrolyn
Booth, Amanda
Boozer, Myke & Cathy
Brackett, James & Frances
Burden, Doris
Butram, Kay
Carter, Brad
Carter, Emma
Chance, Dwight W. & L. Colleen
Chism, Dwight D. & Vanda K.
Cobb, Ken & Kay
Codling, Michael W. & Chris
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
Concrete Enhancements
Cook, Cindy
Copeland, Ira & Betty
Corporate Business Systems
Crank, Don & Trudi Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Davidson, Don & Connie
Davidson, Dale & Johnette
Davis, Rick & Leslie
Deanwell Solutions, LLC
Deaton, Edna
DeBacker, Kara
Dent, Ron & Debbie
Doing Steel
Dowler, Terry L. & Mary B.
Elliott, Vickie
Ellman, Mark & Nadine
Everett, Karen
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Thank You to our Donors! (November 1, 2014 - October 31, 2015, cont.)
Honorariums and Memorials (November 1, 2014 - October 31, 2015)
Bennett, William & Elizabeth - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Boatright, William & Betty - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Canella, Sanci - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Davidson, Don & Connie - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Dickinson, Charles & Linda - In Honor of Paul Kihlmire
Hayes, Nila - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Hedding, Gail - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Johnson, Pam - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Macedonia Baptist Church Senior Adult PEP Council - In Memory of Harold McNew
Macedonia Baptist Church Senior Adult PEP Council - In Memory of Willie Tucker
Mallard, Lawanka - In Honor of Dale Mallard
Martin, Russell & Shirley - In Honor of Richard & Carolyn Miller
McCartney, Mark & Susan - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Ramey, Ronald C. & Marta G. - In Memory of Art & Mary Beth Garwood
Roberts, Kathy - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Siebert, Scotti - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Spencer, Stephen & Rebecca - In Memory of Douglas Dent
White, Mark - In Memory of Douglas Dent
Tuckness, Jack D. & Winnie L.
Tyler, Victor L. & Lorraine
Van Giesen, David L. & Priscilla J.
VanLeuven, Lois
Vesely, Brian D. & Ashley N.
Vincel, Cathryn A.
Wheeler, Stephen G. & Glenda R. Whisler, Steve & Barbara
White, George F.
White, Paul G. & Terry L. Wright, Dennis P. & Vickie L. Zoromski, Nathan & Heather
Thank you, donors! Say hello to our “newer” Ford 12-passenger van
Our 14-year-old Chrysler minivan finally bit the dust. With over 123,000 miles and a re-
pair bill that would surpass the value of the van, it was time to say a fond farewell. It
served us well.
Thank you to our wonderful donors for providing for the needs of our residents and staff.
We now have a “newer” 12-passenger van that will accommodate our five residents and
staff. We have room to grow...and many miles of happy trails ahead of us!
Second Baptist Senior Adult
Group serves wholeheartedly
You can’t get much better than this hardworking group!
Second Baptist Senior Adults came to The Branches to
clean the house and barn. Windows, woodwork, cabinets,
and blinds were cleaned -- and they brought paper products
with them. We are blessed by their continued support.
Yes . . . we are changing things a bit. We are moving our annual
fundraising dinner to September. And . . . it will be on a Friday evening!
We will be going downtown to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the Tower
Club. The view of our city is spectacular from the 21st floor.
Please mark your calendar and guard the date! We don't want to miss an
opportunity to see our longtime, faithful friends and meet new ones! You’ll
receive an invitation in plenty of time to remind you. We sincerely hope
you will share this lovely evening with us.
This is our largest fundraising event of the year and planning is
underway! We hope you’ll be involved. Volunteer? Guest? Sponsor? We
need you! More information will be coming your way. Stay tuned . . .
Friday evening, September 16, 2016 | The Tower Club | 901 St. Louis Street | Springfield, Missouri
Friday evening, September 16, 2016
PO Box 14341
Springfield, MO 65814
SOUTHWEST SPECIAL CA RE HOMES
For more information, please contact us:
417-887-7653
E-mail: [email protected]
www.thebranchesatbrookline.org
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