Spring 2013

Volume 9, Issue 1

Debbie Dent President

Paul Kihlmire Vice-President

Don Crank Secretary

Nancy Hansen Treasurer

Doris Burden Director

Darrell Mann Director

Susan McCartney Director

George White Director

Board of Directors

Ministry begins! 2

Opportunities to help 2

Applications for clients being accepted

2

Room by Room Donors; Names of rooms

3

2012 Donors 4-5

Applications for house parents being accepted

5

Business Contributors -- building The Branches

6

2013 Frame by Frame reservation form

7

2013 Frame by Frame Invitation

8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WELCOME HOME TO THE BRANCHES

The Branches has graduated from a

house to a home! THANK YOU for

your prayers and generous gifts of hard

work, time, and resources. You are

amazing!! God bless you!

On February 2, three adults

with developmental disabilities

started a new chapter in their

lives when they moved to The

Branches. (Read more on p. 2)

Southwest Special Care Homes

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you

will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV

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Surrounded by Support and Encouragement

We have room for 5 more clients at The Branches -- 3 women and 2 men. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, ambulatory, have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, and can care for their personal needs with mini-mal assistance. For more information, please phone 417-887-7653 or email info@southwestspecialcarehomes.org.

Our first three clients are settled at The Branches and blossoming in their new home. Larry keeps everyone informed on the news and weather and has revived his interest in finding new books at the library to read. Marietta makes greeting cards. She gives them to visitors, making sure she sends enough for their family members and anyone who might be in the hospital, too. Her new passion is sewing quilt blocks with help from volunteer, Edna Deaton. Joe enjoys music and exercise. He combines the two by listening to his favorite Elvis tunes and singing along while working out every afternoon.

They each go to work, attend church on Sundays, clean their rooms and do their laundry, and go to Greene County Park Board Activities such as bowling and TEAM. A volunteer from the neighborhood, Sandy, provides fun weekly activities. New friendships are being made. Their lives are full, productive and happy. It was for these things we prayed and hoped.

This wonderful home would not exist and operate without God’s help and your kind and generous support. You’ve helped build The Branches from the ground up, literally. You’ve supplied many necessities -- furniture, pantry goods and household items. We couldn’t be more grateful. As with any ministry that operates a residence, start up and ongoing costs are huge. We ask for your continued support to keep The Branches thriving for our current and future clients.

Ways you can help:

�� Please continue to pray for this ministry.

�� We love volunteers! Please ask us how you can serve.

�� Attend our largest fundraising event of the year, Frame by Frame. Enjoy a delicious dinner and music and have a fun time bidding on some great auction items!

�� Purchase one or more tickets at $20 each to win a Big Green Egg (large size) with nest and accessories. Drawing will be held at Frame by Frame on May 4. Please contact us for tickets or purchase tickets at Frame by Frame.

�� Provide scholarship assistance so that The Branches will be available to more families, or help sustain The Branches by including Southwest Special Care Homes in your estate planning. �

Bedroom #1 - “Dayspring” by Clarence & Roberta Barber and Curtis Bedroom #2 - “Second Quarters” by Second Baptist Church in memory of Mary Witherspoon Bedroom #3 - “Caleb’s Cubby” by Fann Ministries Bedroom #4 - “Wildwood Flower” by Dr. Wayne and Jane Shelton Bedroom #5 - “In honor of Denzil, In memory of Delores” by their loving mother, Opal Hendrix Bedroom #6 - In honor of Denzil’s guardian, Aletha Boatright” by Opal Hendrix Bedroom #7 - “Karley’s Cozy Corner” by Kevin & Kristy McCall Bedroom #8 - “Katie’s Cozy Corner” by Kevin & Kristy McCall House Parents Suite - “House Parents’ Suite” by The Gardens Independent & Assisted Living Bath #1 - “Second Place” by Second Baptist Church in memory of Mary Witherspoon Bath #2 - “Jimmy’s Tack Room” In memory of James F. (Jimmy) Roberts, III by Jim & Ruth Roberts Bath #3 - “Sherwood Forest” by John and Diana Sher-wood Bath #4 - “McCall’s Hall” by Kevin & Kristy McCall Powder Room - “Powder Room” In memory of Carol Vermillion by Jim Vermillion

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ONLY THE HOUSE and the BARN/WORKSHOP ARE LEFT TO NAME!!

The Room by Room Campaign was introduced at Frame by Frame 2011. Since then, all but the house and barn have been named. Below is the list of donors and the names they chose. Every name is unique and adds personality to The Branches. Beautiful, original oil paintings hang beside each room or component of the house that was named. A very big THANK YOU to the donors who contributed a combined total of $76,500. Thank you, also, to artist Ken Boatright, for do-nating his time and talent. All framing supplies were donated.

Room by Room Donors -- Thank you!!!

Laundry #1 - “Nadinski’s Laundry” by Mark & Nadine Ell-man Laundry #2 - “Myrna’s Laundry” In memory of Myrna Davidson by Dale & Johnette Davidson; Danielle Davidson; Christopher Davidson; Don & Connie Davidson Living Room - “God’s Resting Place” by Opal Hendrix Dining Room - “The Gathering Room” by Second Baptist Church on behalf of Deane Collins in memory of Frances Collins Kitchen - “Julie’s Kitchen” In memory of Ken Kahmann by Sharon Kahmann and Jim & Linda Grigsby Pantry - “PaPa Deaton’s Power House Pantry” by Edna Deaton Storm Shelter - “Storm Room” by The Leek family Office - “Ken ‘Tiger’ Kahmann Office” by Sam & Michelle Clifton Garage - “Skip’s Garage” In honor of Skip Giberson by Mi-chael & Renee Tettenhorst Fire Alarm - “Fire Alarm” In honor of Skip Giberson by Pat Giberson BARN/WORKSHOP - $20,000 - AVAILABLE

HOUSE - $100,000 - AVAILABLE

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Thank you to Bass Print Solutions for their generosity in printing this newsletter.

Special Thanks to our 2012 Donors Abel, Natalia

Allen, William C. & Donna S.

Anderson, Violet

Arctic Food Equipment

Baker, Richard L. & Sara J.

Baker, Timothy L. & Trudy A.

Ballard, Curt & Brenda

Barber, Clarence P. & Roberta K.

Bedinghaus, E. Matt & Beth J.

Betts, Wayne & Carolyn

Black, Gary E. & Jane L.

Boehler, Kevin & Patricia

Bolton, David A. & Jodi K.

Boyd, Charles W. & Patricia M.

Brackett, James & Frances

Breesawitz, John D. & Joyce K.

Brownwood, Mark W. & Rogena J.

Burden, N. Doris

Butler, Brent A. & Pamela

Butram, Kay

Calvin, Ruth A.

Carter, Brad

Carter, Emma

Chace, Virginia J.

Chance, Dwight W. & L. Colleen

Climer, Irene

Cobb, Ken & Kay

Codling, Michael W. & Chris

Cohn, Jessica

Coiner, Judy

Commerce Bancshares Foundation

Cook, Robert H. & E. Karen

Cooper, Larry & Nita

Cooper, Robert R. & Joyce S.

Crank, Don & Trudi

Crews, Michael B. & Carrie D.

Crum, Marjorie E.

DA Bolton, LLC

Dake, Dolores

Davidson, Christopher

Davidson, Dale & Johnette

Davidson, Danielle

Davidson, Don & Connie

Davis, Rick & Leslie

Dawley, David C. & Wanda Sue

Deanwell Solutions, LLC

Deaton, Edna

Dent, Ron & Debbie

Dock. Jana

Doing Steel Doing, Monte & Susan L.

Drury, Jack R. & Marilyn E.

Duncan, Donald R. Duncan, Linda F.

Earley-Solomon, Jill

Ellman, Mark & Nadine

Eubanks, O. B. Tonna

Evans Trailers and Equipment

Family Pharmacy, Inc.

Fann, Jonathan & Heather

Feldt, Dan & Peg

First Baptist Church Battlefield WMU

Forshee, Paula K. Freeman, Charles J. & Donna J.

Fulbright, Bruce & Joan

Gann, Betty

Garrison, Harold D. & Karen K.

Giberson, Pat

Goodwin, Gregory R. & LaDawn S.

Green, Charles Mark & Jill E.

Greer, Todd D.

Gregory, V. Lucille

Griffith, Paul E.

Grigsby, James R. & Linda M.

Groover, Phil & Judy

Hallam, Jim & Lisa

Hansen, Christopher A.

Hansen, Glen & Nancy Hansen, Kevin E.

Hansen, Steven M. & Debbie L.

Harriger, James M. & Mary V.

Harvey, Bryan J. & Carlotta P.

Hayes, Dr. Stanley & Brenda

Hays, Jack & Katy

Henley, Lloyd

Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Serv.

Hinson, Robert J. & Sue

Hughes, Kenneth B. & Cindi

Iman, Joseph G. & Kathy L.

Ingold, Robert G. Ingram, Jerry

Irish, Art & Donna

Jackson, JJ & Kay Jones, Joshua E. & Amanda N.

Kahmann, Sharon J.

Kihlmire, Becky

Kihlmire, Paul & Susan

King, Jay & Judy

KJI Enterprises, LLC

Lee, Shannon & Jana

Levell, Rocky R. & Laurie L. Luckow, Kevin A. & Carol E. Luxton, Dorothy H. Macedonia Baptist Sr Adult PEP Council

Magers, Randy & Ellen Mann, Darrell J. & Cherrie L.

Marks HVAC Service, LLC

Matney, Dallas L. & Janet L.

McCall, Kevin D. & Kristy A.

McCartney, Mark & Susan McClanahan Construction Co., Inc.

McGauley, Mike Mendez, Jason

Mercy Springfield

Miller, C. David & Terri L.

Moran, Bruce & Elizabeth

N. Nixa Baptist Prayerful Servants SS Class

Nelson, Bob & Marlene

Memorials and Honorariums In Memory In memory of Wayne Hocklander by Carol Thornsberry In memory of Ken Kahmann by Jay & Judy King In memory of Alvin Mann by Darrell & Cherrie Mann In memory of Jack Woods by Darrell & Cherrie Mann In memory of Jennifer Wilks by the Betts Family In memory of Scott Zimmerman by Charlotte (Charlie) Zimmerman By Macedonia Baptist Senior Adult PEP Group, In memory of:

In Honor In honor of Bob & Emily Morgan by Maxine Nicks In honor of Brad Carter by George & Billie Pitzer In honor of Pat Giberson by Larry & Mary Jo Wilcher In honor of Pat, Skip, & Marilyn by William Rentfro In honor of Nancy Hansen by Kristene Staten In honor of Martha Evans by Evans Trailers and Equipment In honor of Skip Giberson by Suzanne Richmond

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Special Thanks to our 2012 Donors (cont.) Nicks, E. Maxine

Open Door Fellowship

Partlow, Stephen E. & Candace P.

Patterson, Joe & Ollie

Payne, Bil & Sharon

Pearcy, Jay L. & Janet L.

Phillips, Harold W. & Kathryn I.

Piatchek, Tim

Pike, Frank & Nancy

Pitzer, George & Billie R.

Prine, J. Michael & Nancy S.

Rasmussen, Jack & Jane

Rawley, Clifford B. & Martha

Rentfro, William

Richmond, Suzanne

Riedle, Logan

Roberts, Jim & Ruth

Rock Solid Construction

Rosenow, Carol J.

Rueter, Robert C. & Barbara P.

Scaff, Thomas & Rebecca

Schmidt, David W. & Joyce

Schriver, K. Mark & Janelle K.

Scroggins, Danny L. & E. Janyce

Second Baptist Church

Selvey, Brad

Semple, Jim

Shaw, Larry D.

Shelton, R. Wayne & M. Jane

Sherwood, John E. & Diana K.

Shireman, Greg D. & Charlotte

Smith, Michael R. & Dedra A.

Smith, Norma J.

Smythe Consulting, LLC

Smythe, Gary L. & Elaine L.

Springfield Business Systems, Inc.

St. John, Myrtle Mae

Staten, Kristine A.

Stearns, Travis H. & Tammy J.

Sutter, Bill A. & Sarah J.

Tate, Ralph D. & Linda J.

Taylor, Edna

Thornsberry, Carol

Titus, Jay & Michelle

Tomerlin, Jerry D.

Towers, Florene N.

Tuck, Marilyn

Tuckness, Jack D. & Winnie L.

Twigger, Douglas & Sue

Tyler, Victor L. & Lorraine

Van Giesen, David L. & Priscilla J.

Vance, Joshua W. & Kari L.

VanderWaal, Linda

VanLeuven, Lois

Vernick, Ermal L.

Walker, Dr. A.T. & Carol

Warren, Gerald D. & Donna F.

Wester, Lloyd & Nancy

Wheeler, Stephen G. & Glenda R.

White, George F.

White, John D. & Mildred H.

Wilcher, Larry & Mary Jo

Willard, Glenn E.

Williams, David L. & Vicki L.

Wingo, Richard

Wright, Dennis P. & Vickie L.

Wynn, Jeremy & Allyson

Young, Jennifer

Zerwig, Eugene L. & Mandy

Zimmerman, Charlotte

Applications are being accepted for houseparents -- one married couple to work alternate weeks (on 7 days, off 7 days). Must be committed Christians and have the desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities. For more informa-tion on job qualifications and responsibilities, please email info@southwestspecialcarehomes.org or phone 417-887-7653.

Paul Clements Eula Cloven Donna Freeman Grace Gilbert

Gladys Hubbard Lauretta Ramirez Ruth Webb

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Thank you to the following contributors for their help in making The Branches a reality

A-1 Plumbing Solutions

Abbey Lane LPG

ABC Roofing

Acme Brick

Adams Plumbing

Allen Construction

Allied Waste

Alside Siding Supply

Architectural WoodWrights

Arctic Food Equipment

BAS Security

Bill Smith Siding

Brenda Logsdon, The Whitlock Com-pany

Brian Hart Concrete

Brookline Doorworks

Budz Guttering

Builder’s Rebar

Carnahan-White Fence, Inc.

Conco

Covenant Church Furniture

Crocker Consulting Engineers

Custom Electric

Cutting Edge Countertops

Deanwell Solutions

Deville Steel, Inc.

DJ Roofing Supply

Doing Steel

Don Liming Concrete

Ductwork Systems, Inc.

Eco Foam Insulators

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication

Glidden Paint

Glass Tint USA

Global Precision Surveying

Goedecke

Graybar Electric Company

Hannah Electric

Harry Cooper Supply

Heartwood Log & Lumber Sales

Herrman Lumber

Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service

Hoffman Construction

Home Depot

Hometown Disposal

Hoover Enterprise

Hopke Construction, Inc.

Inman Construction

Jack Wingo

Jayhawk Fire Sprinkler Company

Johnny on the Spot

KJI Enterprises

L&B Directional Boring

Liberty Hardwoods

Liming Concrete

Loyd’s Electric Supply

Mager’s Elite Cleaning

Mark’s HVAC Service

Marmic Fire & Safety

McDaniel Excavation

Meek’s

Melvin Wilson

Metro Appliances & More

Midwest Block

Ortex

Ozark Cultured Marble

Rader Hydroseeding

Robert Stockdale, Buxton-Kubik-Dodd, Inc.

Rock Solid Construction & Design

Ron Miller Hardware & Specialty Sales

Ryan Lawn & Tree

Signs Now

Soil Management Services

Southern Materials

Southern Supply

Springfield, Blue Print & Photo Copy

Springfield Decorating

Springfield Ready Mix

Sprinkler Fitters Local #669

Star Mechanical Supply

Steve Winstead

Stewart Concrete Products

Summit Safety Group

Sunrise Security

Tate Engineering Consultants

The Carpet Shoppe

The Light House Gallery

The Millwork Shoppe

Today’s Blinds

Trane Company of Springfield

Triplett Overlays

Wheeler’s Furniture

Wildcat Materials, Inc.

Wingo Construction

Thank you to Bass Print Solutions for their generosity in printing this newsletter.

Frame by Frame

Southwest Special Care HomesFourth Annual Fundraising Dinner

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Fourth Annual Fundraising Dinnerto benefit Southwest Special Care Homes

Saturday, May 4, 2013Howard Johnson Hotel and Convention Center

3333 S. Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri

Registration and Silent Auction begin at 4:30 pm ~ Seating for Dinner begins at 5:30 pm

Proceeds from this event will be directed toward sustaining The Branches at Brookline, a Christian family-style home for adults with developmental disabilities.

The value of the meal/entertainment for this event is $20. Please check with your tax advisor regarding your potential tax deduction. Southwest Special Care Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Please send top portion of this form with check to: Southwest Special Care Homes, 2051 E. Nottingham Street, Springfield, Missouri 65804

Thank you for your support!For your convenience, most major credit cards will be accepted for auction item purchases and donations.

Frame by Frame

Name________________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________Phone _________________________Email _________________________________________

The courtesy of your reply is requested by Friday, April 19

Guest Reservations

_____Number of guests at $30.00 each Please list the names of guests included in your payment. (Each table seats up to 8 guests.) Please list additional names on back.____________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ____________________

Event Sponsorships

Includes recognition at event and in newsletter. � $1,000 Platinum Event Sponsorship� $500 Gold Event Sponsorship� $250 Silver Event Sponsorship

� I cannot attend, but please accept my contribution of $_______

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Have you made reservations for Frame by Frame 2013? There’s still time to come and bring lots of friends with you!! Please complete the following form or download an invitation from our web-site: www.southwestspecialcarehomes.org. We hope you’ll join us. Your support is greatly appreciated!

2051 E. Nottingham Street Springfield, Missouri 65804-7735

Phone: 417-887-7653 Email: info@southwestspecialcarehomes.org

Southwest Special Care Homes

Southwest Special Care Homes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

NON PROFIT ORG

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PAID

Springfield, MO

Permit #777

Newsletters Online Thank you for reading our newsletters! We hope you enjoy receiving SWSCH news and updates. If you prefer to view our newsletters online, please send your name and email address to: info@southwestspecialcarehomes.org. We’ll be happy to send you a brief email with a link to our newsletter on our website. Reading our newsletters online will help us reduce costs associated with printing and mailing. Thanks for allowing us to stay in touch with you!

www.southwestspecialcarehomes.org

Saturday, May 4, 2013 ~ Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference Center

Dressy Casual Attire

Lisa Rose, Emcee Pastor Larry Ball, Auctioneer David Smith, Musician

Some of the great auction items: Scrumptious desserts ~ One-week stay in oceanfront Gulf Shores Condo ~ Kindle Fire HD tablet with Wi-Fi ~ Hand-turned walnut platters from a tree

at The Branches ~ 14k gold bracelet & earrings ~ Vizio 29” TV, LED + HD picture

Reservation information inside (p.7) The courtesy of your reply is requested by April 19. Thank you!

Please help us make Frame by Frame 2013 a HUGE success! We are grateful for your continued support, especially as we minister to our first 3 clients and plan for more!