May/JuneTimbers 2013
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May/JuneTimbers 2013
89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 2 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 3 P.O. Box 507 • Springville, AL 35146 Phone (205) 467-6226 • Fax (205) 467-6206 May/June 2013 “So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified” Isaiah 61:3 Big Oak Ranch is a Christian home for children needing a chance. The Ranch takes in children between the ages of six and eighteen who are orphaned, abused, neglected, or homeless. Comfortable two-story brick houses are home for up to eight children and a quality Christian couple. Our houseparents provide the consistent love, discipline and direction our children so desperately need and deserve. June Big Oak Ranch, Inc. is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that is privately funded. The ministry consists of: A) Big Oak Boys’ Ranch in Gadsden, AL B) Big Oak Girls’ Ranch in Springville, AL C) Westbrook Christian School in Gadsden, AL The Timbers mailing list is confidential and is not shared with any other organization. Questions, comments or corrections should be addressed to the attention of Rhonda Hindman. Board Members Big Oak Ranch is owned and operated by Big Oak Ranch, Inc. and its board. We would like you to know our working Board of Directors: Miller Welborn (Chairman), President, Welborn & Associates Inc., Lookout Mountain, TN Patsy Burks, Chairman of the Board, Lighting & Lamp, Birmingham, AL Richard Grimes, Senior Vice President, RealtySouth Birmingham, AL Jim Leonard, Leonard Properties Birmingham, AL Darrell Piatt, Alabama Power (Retired) Birmingham, AL Sandy Sansing, Owner, Sandy Sansing Nissan, BMW & Chevrolet, Pensacola, FL William B. Eyster, Jr. (Board Emeritus), Eyster Properties, Inc., Birmingham, AL Randy Pittman, (Board Emeritus), Samford University, Birmingham, AL Wills & Estates Your will is one of the most important legal documents you will ever sign. Yet, over 70% of American adults do not have a will. Leaving your family without a will means that the laws of your state will determine how your property is distributed, without your input or desires. Is that what you want? Your will is the primary way to determine how your assets will be distributed after your death and offers you a way to care for the people and charities who have shared your values. Please contact the Business Office at (205) 467-6226, ext. 122 if you would like to add the children of Big Oak Ranch to your will. Caitlin C. Gibbs Tyler Chris Caleb B. Cade C. Rollins Anna Ciera Vanessa Norma Blaze July 06/02/94 06/02/11 06/07/95 06/15/96 06/19/97 06/22/12 06/23/10 06/24/03 06/24/00 06/27/95 06/27/01 06/29/96 Khai Caitlin C. Jansen Tiffany Aaron Carter Emmalee Sarah Landan Paisha Jaidyn August 07/03/08 07/04/04 07/05/01 07/12/95 07/15/98 07/16/12 07/19/03 07/23/04 07/23/03 07/25/01 07/30/03 Deainera Cade P. Trey Kaitlyn. Kelsie Caleb C. Katie Amber 08/10/95 08/16/04 08/16/06 08/19/97 08/19/95 08/22/00 08/23/98 08/24/99 ON THE COVER Casey is 17 years old and lives in the Hannah Home with his houseparents Zach and Leanne Jenkins. What is a Resource Family? A Resource Family is one in which a child (children) would come to your home to visit for either a weekend or an occasional week away from Big Oak Ranch. The time commitment here would be anywhere from 2-12 times per year. If you and your family are interested in ministering to our children, often times becoming a Resource Family to one child (children) is a great way to get involved. Many of our regular resource families come to know and love the child they are sponsoring and become an extended family to them, such as an Aunt or Uncle would be. Please contact Lynn Hazard at (205) 467-6226, ext. 1215 at the Girls Ranch or Donna Duke at (256) 892-0773 at the Boys Ranch if you would like more information on becoming a Resource Family. 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 4 R ecently, a young boy left his meeting with me where I told him that he now has a home and a family. It didn’t really sink in for him until he heard the boys in the van (his new brothers) talking about “mom” and “pop.” After he had listened for a while, he asked, “You mean I get to have a mom and dad?” Just think – because of your support, we were able to make his dream of having a family come true. You are definitely making a difference in the lives of our children. This little boy finally belongs to a family who wants and loves him. Thank you! There are certain principles that we teach each and every one of our boys who live at Big Oak Ranch. These principles can be found in my new book, The Two Minute Drill to MANHOOD. If you, or someone you know, is raising a son, I would recommend it – not because I know everything about childrearing, or have always gotten everything right – but just because I have lots of experience in raising children. Visit our website at www.bigoak.org, and complete the order form (sample below) to receive your personalized copy. Our dream is for every child to have a family who is doing the right thing – and to put Big Oak Ranch out of business! Unfortunately, this is not possible in today’s world. So until our Lord and Savior returns, we will continue to give children a chance, and with your help, make an eternal difference in their lives. Join us. Your friend, John Croyle Executive Director E L P M A S John & Tee Croyle 3 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 5 17 years old 12 years old • • • • • • • • • • • • Is 17 years old Has lived at Big Oak Boys’ Ranch for 5 years Lives in the Spradling Home with houseparents Lester and Leslie Hales Will be a senior at Westbrook Christian School this year Is on track to earn an Advanced Academic Degree with Honors Is an active member of WCS’s service club, The Key Club Will be playing football at WCS for his 3rd year Began working on the Ranch at the age of 12, showing a strong work ethic and maturity from an early age, and continued in that job for several years Works at a restaurant in Gadsden and was recently promoted Plans to attend Gadsden State for two years, then transfer to a four-year university Has an interest in landscape design Is a strong leader and role model for his peers and younger brothers 4 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 6 Forgiveness is the greatest expression of love. Juan, Jewels and Precious getting ready for the “dog days” of summer! Stephen and Peter enjoy shooting some hoops. Dakota is out for his evening ride. Casey shows off his nice catch. Congrats Trey, Chase and Izzie on your graduation. Jonithan trying to reel in the big one. ... forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Luke 6:37 5 • Twin size masculine or neutral color comforters sets • Bed Pillows • Toasters • Blenders • Towels • Kitchen Towel Sets • Knife Sets • Vacuum Cleaners • 12 count sets of plastic glasses • Sets of Dishes Please send donated items to: Big Oak Boys’ Ranch Inc. 250 Jake Mintz Road, Gadsden, AL 35905 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 7 17 years old 6 years old • • • • • • • • • • • • Celebrates her 18th birthday this summer Has been a resident of Big Oak Ranch for 12 years Lives in the Brewer Home with houseparents Toni and Rhona Osborne Has a sister who also lives at Big Oak Ranch Will begin her Senior year at Westbrook Christian School in August Just started a new job and really enjoys it Bought a car last summer with money she had saved Is involved with youth activities through North Park Church Plays varsity volleyball and soccer Recently went on a mission trip to Mexico Enjoys watching movies and spending time with family and friends Is a calm and caring leader in multiple settings 6 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 8 Let your faith be bigger than your fear. Autumn hopes her little bird friend is going to spill out some candy! Jasmine celebrates her 15th birthday! Amber, Mrs. B., Beckcie and Brittney take a moment to pose for the camera. The girls love shopping at the Boutique sponsored by the Big Oak Ranch Women’s Auxiliary. Kylea, Nina, Jasmine, Vanessa, Izzy (birthday girl), Jessie (birthday girl) and Silas enjoy a trip to the beach to celebrate together! Crazy sweet 16 party in here! So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sleeping Bags & Tents Plastic Storage Bins Coffee Maker (black) Vacuum Cleaners Cardstock paper (assorted colors) Sunscreen Food processer Blender 8 matching dining room chair cushions Food Dehydrator Large bath towels Large cork boards Large crock pot Chainsaws Disposable Razors Please send donated items to: Big Oak Girls’ Ranch Inc. P.O. Box 507 Springville, AL 35146 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 9 I have so much to be thankful for. I am so thankful for all these great people in my life and I don’t know what I would have done without them. First off, I want to thank Mr. John and Mrs. Tee for creating the ranch and all they have done for me. I want to thank my uncle, grandma, and parents for helping me get here. I want to thank Mom and Pop Hales for everything they taught me. I want to thank my houseparents, Mom and Pop Bolin for being there for me and helping me through everything. Thank you Mr. Noel for helping me no matter what it was. Mr. Tim, you taught me so much that will help me throughout life and I am so grateful for that. Thank you Mr. Fuhrman for always helping me with the kindest heart and wisest words I have ever seen. Thanks to all the auxiliary ladies and everybody else for giving me a chance. I want to first off thank God for everything He has done for me. It has been a tremendous blessing to have had this opportunity surrounded by godly, loving people who always believed in me through my ups and downs. I want to thank Mr. John for everything he has done for me and for loving and caring about me. Thank you Mom and Pop Bolin for loving me and believing in me. Thank you to all the staff members for the encouragement and the blessing you all have been in my life. Thank you to all my teachers and my friends for always being there for me. It has been an amazing journey. And to my little brother, Cisco, thank you for making me laugh in the littlest ways possible, for loving me through thick and thin, and being there for me when I needed you. Stay Strong! I love you lil bro! Jeremiah 29:11 First I want to thank God for getting me to Big Oak and and giving me the family that I have at the ranch. I have had Big Oak as my family since 2001 and appreciate everything they have provided for me. I love my family and am thankful to Mr. John and Mrs. Tee for their life at the ranch and all they do and making sure that I have a safe and secure home. I know my parents, Rhona and Tony, will always be my mom and dad and be there for me and I can always count on them. I want to thank them for being there always and stepping in and being mom and dad when my biological family couldn't be there for me. I thank everyone who supports the ranch and look forward to my future! GRADUATION-- I can’t believe it is finally here! I would never have been able to do this without the help and support of the ranch and Mr. John and Ms. Tee. And, I certainly couldn’t have done anything without my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I would like to say thank you to my houseparents, Mike and Kim Perkins, for loving me and dealing with me the past four years. It has been a long journey but we finally made it. I would like to thank John Jenkins for always being there for me, whenever I needed someone to talk to and for being such a great friend. I would like to say thanks to all my housebrothers: Nic, Alex, Leavy, JP, Craig and Aaron, for making these four years awesome! A special thank you goes to my amazing resource family, the Pattons. They are the best ever! Thank you for being like family to me and for just being there for me. Thank you, Mr. Patton, for all the late nights of “Call of Duty” and to Mrs. Patton for all the great breakfasts. Gavin, you are a great brother and friend. A Big thank you goes out to the Echeverri family. You have made these past two years fun and amazing. You have done so much for me and will always have a special place in my heart. I would like to thank my mom, dad, Christian, Nicole, and all my grandparents and family for helping me through the years and supporting me 100% in everything I did. I love each and every one of you. Now, it is time for me to GRADUATE and be a part of the class of 2013! People have come and gone, and many years have passed since I first came to the Ranch. Honestly, I never knew if I was going to graduate high school at all but the time has finally come…graduation. I just want to say thank you to Mr. John and Mrs. Tee for all that you do for us and more. Huge thanks to Mr. Noel, Coach Kennedy, and Jenkins for helping me through the hard times. And now to the greatest houseparents in the world, Jeremy and Janet Cockrell (better known as Mom and Pop), we’ve been through a lot these past couple of years but I want to say thank you for always being there for me and for being awesome parents to our whole family. Love you guys!!! A massive thanks to Mom and Dad for everything and my big brothers, Anthony and Dominic, for always pushing me. Love you all!!! Thank you to everyone else that has helped me. I am very thankful and blessed. Started from the bottom, now we’re here….on top! 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 10 Well, it’s finally here….GRADUATION! I would have never thought this day would come by so fast. First, I would like to thank Mr. John for giving me the opportunity and always believing in me. Second, I would like to thank my houseparents, John and Robin O’Leary, for being there for me even though things weren’t easy. Through all of the struggles and hardships, y’all were always by my side and I want to thank you for that. I would also like to thank Mr. Noel for always believing in me and always knowing that God has a plan for me. And to my housebrothers and sister, thanks for everything and putting up with everything stupid I did. I love all of you!!! I can’t believe I made it this far!! The ranch has been such a blessing to me over the past 4 years that I’ve lived here. I just want to thank God for his amazing grace and everything he has blessed me with in my life. I would also like to thank Mr. John and Mrs. Tee for working with me all these years. Also, I want to thank all the sponsors of the Ranch that make all of this possible, especially the Ladies’ Auxiliary. You ladies have been awesome and I love all of y’all. I want to thank Jenkins for always listening and giving good advice whenever I needed someone to talk to. I want to thank Mr. Tim and Mr. Billy for never letting me take a shortcut and teaching me to “work smarter, not harder.” Thank you Mr. Noel for being a great director!! Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank my houseparents Zach and Leanne Jenkins, for putting up with me for the past 3 ½ years that I’ve been with them. Y’all are the best parents in the world and I would not be where I am today if y’all had not been in my life. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you and God bless!! I want to thank my parents Todd and Tracy Moore, Mrs. Talley and Mrs. Calhoun for always being there for me. I am going to miss all of you. Wow! It’s finally here! It is incredible how lucky I am to have been here for over eight years. I can never thank the Big Oak Ranch staff and supporters enough for believing in me and sticking with me. Thank you, Mr. John, for allowing me to have a real home at the Ranch. I have enjoyed getting to know you, learning from you, and trusting you. A special thank you to Mike and Kim Perkins. You have been true parents for me. I am honored to call you Mom and Dad. A big thank you to John Jenkins is also appropriate. I love you, man. You have been an amazing friend and social worker. You have helped me grow so much and I can’t thank you enough. Also, a special thank you to ranch graduate, Jonathan Vickery. You have been a great influence on my life and I have enjoyed learning from you. Also, I am blessed to have a tremendous resource family in Dr. Jeff and Melissa Gunnells, and Taylor and Drew. Thank you for all you have taught me about life and about hunting, and for all the great weekends at Cedar Lake Lodge. Last, but not least, I want to thank the Bernard family. You have been like a second family to me. And, Steven, you have been the best friend anyone could ever ask for. Now, I am looking forward to graduating and moving into a career as a professional firefighter. But, I will always remain a part of the Big Oak family! First of all, I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for everything he has done in my life. I would be nothing without his endless blessings. I would like to thank Mr. John and Mrs. Tee, Mr. Noel, Jenkins, and the rest of the staff for making Big Oak Ranch the amazing place that it is. I will always cherish my time here. Thanks to all of the teachers and staff at Westbrook for giving me a truly special high school experience. To Mom and Dad, you guys are the best people I know. I love y'all so much, and thank you for everything. To Andrew, Britnee, Haley, and Pat, thanks for always being there for me. To Michael, Nic, Craig, J.P., Leavy, and Aaron, thanks for being great brothers. Stay strong and never give up hope that God has a plan for you. 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 11 Thanks SO much to everyone who was able to join us this year fo May 11th. We had the dedication for our new facility, the Nathan W Nathan Lewis for allowing us to honor you during the dedication Mackenzie, Allyson and Connor). Thanks also to Coca-Cola for pro Our children and staff competed in events such race and a ribbon chase. As you can see f 10 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 12 ear for our Appreciation Day Rodeo at the Girls’ Ranch on Saturday, an Wayne Lewis Arena, to start the program. Thank you to the family of tion (Parents, Wayne and Denise Lewis; Wife, Kim Lewis; and children or providing drinks and to Golden Flake for providing chips for the day. such as a boot scramble, chicken chase, greased pig chase, stick horse see from the pictures, everyone had a BLAST! 11 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 13 The following people have made contributions to Big Oak Ranch in Memory or in Honor of family members, friends, & loved ones. The contributions were received between 04/01/2013 — 06/06/2013. If your name does not appear, please look for it in our next Timbers. We regret the unintentional omission or misspelling of names on these lists. In Honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Anderson Mr. & Mrs. John Albritton Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Bell Mr. & Mrs. John Neely Mr. & Mrs. John D. Blue Mr. & Mrs. Billy G. Barnes Ms. Haley Burns Mr. & Mrs. David Champa Barton & Elizabeth Crum Ms. Holly Jones Mr. & Mrs. Darl Danford Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Benson Phyllis H. DePiano City of Vestavia Hills Beautification Board Mr. & Mrs. O. B. Finch Mrs. Charles Sides Dr. Scott R. Fulgham Tuskaloosa Internal Medicine Employees Mr. Pete Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Pete Grant Mrs. Jean Hatley Ms. Terrie Didier Jim & Marilyn Henry Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Self Mr. & Mrs. Joel Howell Ms. Betty First Mr. & Mrs. Tim Jackson Mrs. Margaret Folmar Mr. & Mrs. Zack Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Hubert York Mrs. Lynn Lovett Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Johnston Mr. Gary Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. David Hill Mr. Harold MacKean Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. James Martin Mrs. Sherry Steffey Mr. Miller Jim & Mary Drue Wheeler Jadyn and Jordyn Panzer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Panzer Mike & Kim Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martin Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Privett Mr. Phillip Privett Mr. & Mrs. Michael Quienalty Mr. William M. Masterson Mr. & Mrs. Al Read Mr. & Mrs. Roger Read Mr. Stan Reeves Mr. & Mrs. John W. Moore Mr. Henry Sallis Mr. & Mrs. Randal Sallis Mrs. Velma Sebring Mrs. Nora Sebring Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Self Tim and Angie Denton Johnny and Nicole Self Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Self Ms. Kari Spears Ms. Karen Belcher Mrs. Phyllis Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Taylor Miss Scarlett Stearns Mrs. Sharon D. Stearns Mr. & Mrs. Sue Virciglio Ms. Kimberly Virciglio Mr. & Mrs. John Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Marlin Robertson In Memory of: Mrs. Mary Jo Adams Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Bley Mrs. Jan McWilliams Akin Mr. & Mrs. Bill Marler Mrs. Dorothy Rigsby Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Mason Christine Allen Mr. & Mrs. Morris Benners Jr. Mr. William C. Allen Mr. & Mrs. C. M. Allen Mrs. Helen Amaro Mrs. James Y. Cooper Mr. James W. Anderson Dr. & Mrs. William P. Buck DMD Mr. Jim Anderson Ms. Nancy Christy Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Finn Jr. Mr. Roy Joe Andrews Mrs. Carolyn W. Andrews Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Michael Balliet Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bates IV Dr. & Mrs. William Holman Hugh 'Deacon' & Juanita Jones Mr. & Mrs. William Mayfield III Mr. & Mrs. Barry Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Lee Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Lyndon Pearson David Rader The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository, INC Ms. Janet P. Turman Ms. Meg Baker Ms. Anne M. Coker Ms. Joan F. Hornaday Ms. Kristy R McKnight Mr. Jane H. Schrubbe Mrs. Lucille Spader Mr. & Mrs. D. Drennen Williams Mrs. Betty G. Zoller Mr. Neal A. Ballard Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James H. Smith III Mr. Ben Banks Ms. Charlotte C. Koon Mrs. Louise Barnard Mr. Charles Swanson Ms. Inez Barrow Mr. Dennis T. Barrow Mr. Tom Batey Mr. & Mrs. Alan Berman Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bellsnyder Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Loveless Mr. Ruben Beshears Mike and Sarah Stonicher Mr. Robert Earl Best Mr. E.D. Best Mrs. Ruth Bible Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Bible Mr. & Mrs. Dutch Binion David & Katherine Vann Mr. James E. Black Mrs. Virginia Black Mr. Mitch Blackwood Ms. Carol M. Blackwood Mrs. Miriam Boswell Mr. Thomas C. Adger & Family Elwin Brown Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Gundy Mr. Grant Brown Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Chambers Mr. & Mrs. John Ed Bryant Mark and Sheila Norton Mrs. Aliata Burch Harriet & Lou Isaacson Mr. Bill Burnette Mr. Matthew S. Cornelius Mr. Bob Bustle Mrs. Phyllis J. Logan Mrs. Lilly Bynum Because We Care Group Tallaweka Baptist Church Mrs. Betty (Charles) Campbell Harriet & Lou Isaacson 12 Gussie Canaday Steve and Jackie Griffith Mr. Todd Cantrell Ms. Peggy Gentry Mr. John Cates Ms. Anne Michaels Mr. Ed Chambers Mr. & Mrs. Alan Berman Mr. Howard Kirk Chambers Steve and Jackie Griffith Mr. Gerald L. “Bubba” Childress Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Childress Charlie & Lynn Claborn Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Johnston Mr. Ralph Clark Mr. & Mrs. Nelson W. Cook Mrs. Mary Moore Clements Mr. & Mrs. Jack Brasher Mrs. Elsie Clotfelter Mr. & Mrs. Sam B. Murphree Jr. Mr. Lee Roy Coleman Jr. Mrs. Sherri Smith Mr. Sid Coleman Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Robinson Mr. Woody Colvin Mr. & Mrs. Fred N. Beason Lorene Craven Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Lewis Mrs. Fay Treaster Crocker Ms. Lynn C. Beckham Mr. & Mrs. John D. Crocker Arnold & Emma Dean Mrs. Judy Page Mr. Larry Ellison Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Copeland Mrs. Billie Emason Because We Care Group Tallaweka Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher (Hal) Miller Mrs. Carol Ann Flesher Mr. & Mrs. Lyon Crowe Mrs. Edna Floyd Ms. Peggy Sloan Mrs. Dorothy Foster Mr. & Mrs. Edward Waldron Ms. Martha Gambill Ms. Margaret West Mrs. Sibyl Elizabeth Adams Geroge Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Hart Mr. Dwight Gill Mrs. Hazel Cannon Ms. Wanda Dansby Col. Jerry Gill Mrs. J.P. Gillespie 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:27 PM Page 14 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Ingram Dr. Gary Jeng Ms. Betty Martin Ms. Elizabeth Wren Mr. Garland W. Glass Ms. Margaret McClure Ms. Dorothy Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thornell Rev. Bert Goodwin Mrs. Margaret Robison Mr. and Mrs. Mark Washington Mr. El L. Goss Mr. Barry Goss J. Leigh Gray Ms. Donna D. Gray Mr. Lonnie Haley Mrs. Vivian Haley Mrs. Charlotte Kennedy Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Jim Freeman Braxton Craig Hand Ms. Sharon Agner Ira Hand Ms. Louise Perry Mr. Wendell Harbin Steve and Jackie Griffith Jimmy and Shelby Knight Mrs. Nancy Harris Ben and Caroline Connally Mr. Stephon Harris Capitol City Body Works Mrs. Alma Jean Bryant Harrison Ms. Dianne Sims Mrs. Barbara Cushing Heard Mr. & Mrs. David Keller Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noffsinger Jr. The Boyle Family The Neppl Family Mrs. Mary Jo Wilson Mr. Winston Hearn Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Hall Coach William Henderson Dr. & Mrs. Ernest C. Brock Jr. Mr. Troy Hinton Mr. & Mrs. Jerry H. & Brenda Parker Mrs. Frances Hodges Neil and Barbara Gunter Mr. Jerry Hokuf Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Mrs. Mamie Horton Ms. Carolyn Elmore Mrs. Bettie Houston Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Conaway Mrs. Betty Houston Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Chastain Mr. Ben Howell Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Chastain Mr. Buman Hulsey Mr. Jerry Grimmitt Ms. Telita Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Moroch Mrs. Inez Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Mack Bargainnier Mr. Danny Bass Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bean Mr. & Mrs. Scott Carter Mr. & Mrs. John Howell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Murrell Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ryan Ms. Carol Sanderson Mrs. Charles Sides Mrs. Helen H. Smalley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thornburg Mr. Harry Jeffcoat Dr. & Mrs. Harold E. Cannon Mr. & Mrs. Sam B. Murphree Jr. Mr. Bradley S. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Johnson Mr. John Allen Jones IV Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Garrison Lcpl. T. J. Jones Mrs. Charles Sides Mr. Leo Karpeles Scott and Augusta Andrews Mr. Howard C. Keene Mrs. Nancy Bromberg, Ricky, & Wil Mr. Ralph Keith Mr. & Mrs. David Hill Mrs. Mary Hodges Keller Cecil & Toni Ingram Mr. Olan R. Kennamer Mrs. Judy Page Mrs. Rose Kennamer Mrs. Judy Page Mr. Kent Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Lee Jr. Mr. Wayne Killion Mr. & Mrs. James Pratt Mrs. Ione “Mama” King Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Perrin Mr. J. D. Kirkland Mr. & Mrs. Billy G. Barnes Mr. Stephen Landrum Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Chastain Dr. Nathan Lewis Mrs. Mary Berryman Mr. & Mrs. Mike Koslin Mrs. Hazel Little Mr. & Mrs. Buddy R. Lockhart Mrs. Peggy Luke Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pearce Mr. Herman Mancil Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Rogers Mrs. Geneva Mayo Mr. & Mrs. Rolf Duerr Mrs. McBrayer Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Moore Jr. Mr. Rick McClain Ms. Lisa Darden Mr. & Mrs. Teddy M. Gambril Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Larry Perrine Mr. Larry McClure Mrs. Judy Page Mr. Richard McDaniel Mrs. Barbara H. Bell Mrs. Elizabeth M. Price Mr. Bryant “Red” McDonald Ms. Margaret McClure Mr. Richard “Rick” Keith McLain Mr. Winfield S. Hughes Mr. Richard Keith McLain Mr. & Mrs. Stan Caldwell Gorgas Chapter #299, MOS&B Mr. & Mrs. David L. Hanks Mrs. Alice L. Kessler Gavin Killam Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McElhaney Mr. & Mrs. Gregory P. Sassaman Dr. & Mrs. John Summerford TUSCOM Mr. & Mrs. Burton Wiggins Mrs. Thera Booker McLain Mr. Charles Earl McLain Mrs. Billy (Martha) McLaurine Mr. & Mrs. John D. Neil Mr. Ralph “The Critterman” McNeil Mr. & Mrs. John W. Moore Ms. Janie Middleton Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Ms. Mary Beth Miller Mr. & Dr. Brandon Peeples Mr. Bill Mitchell Mrs. James Y. Cooper Mrs. Billie Hartsfield Mitchell Mrs. James Y. Cooper Nicole Mixon Ms. Judy Kay Dawson Mr. James E. Moates Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Amis Mr. Walter Monroe Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Dewberry 13 Mr. & Mrs. John D. Neil Mr. Charlie C. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tucker Mr. John O. Moore Sr. ALCARH Bachus Reelection Mrs. Evelyn Borgh Browder & Associates, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Steven A Christian Mr. & Mrs. B. Chauncey Clark Comer, Nowling & Associates, P.C. Ms. Sheri Cruise Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kelly Derryberry Dominion Due Diligence Mrs. M. Marianne Fuhrmeister Mr. Chad Thomas Hagwood Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Haines Hall Housing Investments, Inc. Mr. John Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Les Hardin Highland Mortgage Company Mr. Anthony L. Inzinna Kenmore & Company, LLC Mr. & Mrs. John S. Kennedy Jr. Mr. Stillman Knight Jr. Mrs. Tommye D. Lunceford Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Malloy Dr. & Mrs. John T. McCarley Mr. & Mrs. Clifford McConnell Mr. & Mrs. Travis McGowin Mr. Lee McKinnon Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Meeks Jr. Mr. Terry Mount Mr. & Mrs. Diane Munson Mr. Patrick L. O’Sullivan Mrs. Margaret Perry Ms. Catherine Pharis Joyce Ratliff Mr. Karl Reinlein Mr. & Mrs. John H. Rogers Mrs. Sandra Rothe Ms. Jo Ellen Sims Ms. Jan Spivey SPM Property Management 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:28 PM Page 15 Dr. Robert Stainback & Dr. Judith A. La Marche Mr. & Mrs. Robert Strickland Anonymous The Peter W. and Peggy H. Field Foundation The Welch Group Mr. & Mrs. J. Richard Walker Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Walton Mrs. Carolyn Whatley Worksite Benefit Services, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Wynne Mr. Mal Moore Dr. & Mrs. C. Eugene (Gene) Brown Mr. & Mrs. Teddy M. Gambril Mrs. Brady Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Farrell Mouzavires Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Croyle Mr. Jerry Naler Mrs. Carol Grissett Mr. Pete Nash Mr. & Mrs. Randal Sallis Mr. Howard Nix Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Taylor Mr. John Nolan Mr. & Mrs. David Nolen Mr. Jim Nolen Mrs. Janet King Mr. & Mrs. David Nolen Mr. James Norton Mark and Sheila Norton Mrs. Dorothy N. Odom The Estate of Dorothy N. Odom Mr. Joseph Ogletree Mr. & Mrs. Roy Patrick Mr. Robert Olive Ms. Mabel Holston Mr. Bernard Oliver Ms. Martha Oliver Mr. Horace O‘Riley Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Croyle Mr. Jerry N. Oxford Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lambert III Mr. Edwin Paschal Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Jack Hill Mrs. Algie Passey Mr. & Mrs. David McAlister Ms. Pamela Patterson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Brooks and all the girls of the office Mrs. Ann Drennan Paul Paul-Drennan Family Charity Foundation Mr. Rob Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Robert Potter Ms. Lori Pierce Mr. Dennis T. Barrow Mr. Carlton Pinkerton Mr. & Mrs. John D. Neil Lisa Black Polk Mrs. Virginia Black Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Polk Billy Joe Potts Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Taylor Mr. Johnny B. Ray Mr. & Mrs. James Evan Ray Mrs. John B. Ray Ms. Peggy Sloan Rev. Robert D. Redmond Ms. Elizabeth M Stott Mrs. Marcella Poe Reeves Ms. Tina Coe Jody Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Mr. Don Roberson Harriet & Lou Isaacson Bobby Gene Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Taylor Mr. Tom Rowe Mr. & Mrs. Rolf Duerr Mr. James A. Runyan Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Mike B. Miller Mr. Michael Russell Mrs. Betty Russell Mr. Bill Sebring Mrs. Nora Sebring Bessie Shaible Mr. Bruce Trick Mr. James Linwood Shannon III Mrs. Wilma Helen Shannon Mrs. Anna Lois Sharit Ms. Janice B. Birdyshaw & Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Johnson III Mr. Jack Sharp Mr. Robert Hambright Mrs. Catherine Shook Marcus and Zoe Cassimus Mrs. Polly Shoulders Mr. & Mrs. Steve Holcomb Mr. Charles E. Sides Mrs. Charles Sides Mrs. Marlene Simoneaux Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Mason Mr. Calvin Sims Mr. and Mrs. James Malone Mr. Gordon Sirmon Mr. & Mrs. John L. Robinson Mr. Robert “Pete” L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Hace Alldredge Mr. Stan Smith Mr. Roger Fuston Sally Snow Mr. & Mrs. William Miller Jr. Mr. Charles L. Spann Senator and Mrs. Zeb Little Miss Evelyn Grace Stafford Mr. & Mrs. Rolf Duerr Mr. Homer Steele Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Loyd Mrs. Dot Story Mr. & Mrs. William D. Belyeu Mr. Thomas Vernon Strain Sr. Mrs. Anne Turner Mr. Bruce Sudduth Mrs. Pat Sudduth & Family Billy Tederer Mr. & Mrs. Roger Moon Mr. & Mrs. Al Tincher Mr. Ralph Thacker Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Johnson III Danny (Montana) Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Phillips Mr. James O. “Moe” Thomas Ms. Betty First Mr. Robert Thornton Ms. Anne Michaels Mr. Steve Tondera Mr. & Mrs. Billy G. Barnes Barney L. & Dolly P. Tramell Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Johnston Judge John Tyson Mrs. Nancy Bromberg, Ricky & Wil Mr. Dewey Vann Mrs. Tracey H. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. William Baird Mrs. James Y. Cooper Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Esdale Mrs. Joann L. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold Jennings Mr. & Mrs. John H. Josey Mr. J. P. Mashburn 14 Mr. & Mrs. Max & Jackie McClain Mrs. A. Paul Owen Jr. Ms. Ellen C. Smith Mrs. Stella Virciglio Ms. Kimberly Virciglio Mr. Steve Wald Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Lewis Ms. Betty Martin Mr. Selton Waldrop Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith Beason B. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Colburn Beasor Walker Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Taylor Mr. Nicholas Ward Miss Catherine Ahia Ms. Jennifer Ahia Mrs. Imogene Warnick Mr. & Mrs. William L. Marlar Mrs. Faye Watts Mrs. Leona Holman Hilda Faye Watts Carolyn Self Ms. Marie Suttle Webb III John C. Webb III & Marie Suttle Webb Foundation Mr. Danny Weekly Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Hubert West Mrs. Carolyn W. Andrews Mr. Jere F. White Jr. Mr. Roger Fuston Mr. Stephen L. White Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Conaway Mr. Mike Williams Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tucker Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Wollerman Ms. Ann L. Weigler Mr. Horace M. Wollerman Ms. Ann L. Weigler Mr. Russell Yarbrough Ms. Margaret West Mr. Hugh Comer Yoe John & Carolyn Josey Mr. Bill Zino Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:28 PM Page 16 This we believe. We must be good stewards of God’s blessings by: A. ensuring that your contributions are used to enrich the lives of our children--spiritually, mentally, emotionally, & physically; B. maximizing every gift to its fullest; and C. conducting every area of business in an honorable way. This plan will ensure that your support is used where you & God intended - to relieve the suffering of children. -- Board of Directors of Big Oak Ranch 15 89594 Print Resources_1 6/19/13 1:28 PM Page 1 NON-PROFIT U. S. POSTAGE PAID BIRMINGHAM, AL PERMIT NO. 159 Isaiah 61:3 EST. 1974 Post Office Box 507 • Springville, AL 35146 HELP US BE GOOD STEWARDS OF GOD’S MONEY. Please notify us if you would like to be removed from our mailing list or have had a change of address.