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

To be good stewards of our

resources, we are producing

fewer newsletters per year for

print and mail.

For the latest happenings and

lots of great photos, please

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please send us an email and

we’ll send you a link to our

newsletter.

Thanks for allowing us to stay in

touch!

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

PAGE 2 NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1

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!

PAGE 5 NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1

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)

PAGE 6 NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1

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: thebranchesatbrookline@gmail.com

www.thebranchesatbrookline.org

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