Spring 2014 News Letter
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Spring 2014 News Letter
The Strickland/Stringfellow Intermediate Care Facility NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1776 BIRMINGHAM, AL P.O. Box 740 Eastaboga, AL 36260 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Contact us at: office@rainbowomega.org 256.831.0919 Visit our website: www.rainbowomega.org Find us on Facebook! Thank you for your support! Serving Adults with Developmental Disabilities since 1995 Board of Directors Stentson Carpenter Chairman Vance Moore, M.D. Vice-Chairman Ron Hubbard Secretary Mary Ann Crump Treasurer Michael Adams Jack Clark Remelle Orman Davis Jeff Helms Lavon Henley Mona Jenkins, Ph.D. Jane Mullally Charles Strickland Matt Vega, J.D. STAFF Stentson Carpenter CEO Mike Carpenter Director of Operations Carol Paris Comptroller Sherry Butler Medical Services Director Gail Tillman Vocational Program Director LeeAnne Vondracek Residential Program Manager Sara Smith Intermediate Care Facility Program Manager From the Desk of Stentson Carpenter The month of June is almost over and it is hard to believe that yearend is approaching fast. Blueberries and thornless blackberries are ripe on the bushes and a few of us have already enjoyed some of the berries. (Those in the know tell me these kinds of fruit are very healthy). It is truly a beautiful site to see 650 blueberry and 150 blackberry bushes growing and producing berries. They were planted in late fall of last year and for them to already be producing in early summer, is awesome. A lot of work went into making the beginning of something new for Rainbow Omega. The hard work is already proving to be worthwhile because we will have lots of berries for our folks to eat and lots to sale to the public. Make your plans to come visit Rainbow Omega next year for your berry needs. We will offer “U-Pick” or we will pick the berries for you. This is just the beginning! Our Birmingham dinner was a big success. We owe many thanks to Coach Malzahn from Auburn University, our guest speaker. It was definitely Auburn fan night because here in Alabama, football is right next to religion. That is okay, when in its rightful place. I found Coach Malzahn to be very personable, he shared a lot of things that night that people did not know. His wife attended the dinner with him. Auburn University has a great team in Coach Malzahn and his wife, Kristi. Also, I would like to thank Mr. Alva Lambert, Mr. Clark Bruner and the staff from the State Health Planning and Development Agency for guiding us with technical assistance in helping secure ten Certificates of Need for our ICF home. Mr. Lambert and his staff were extremely helpful. Mission: To glorify God by ensuring that adults with developmental disabilities have a permanent and safe home where their abilities and potentials are respected and nurtured in a Christian environment. Jim Pratt Bill Wright George Williams Pat Wright Summer kicked off about a month ago with youth groups coming to Rainbow Omega. It can’t be said how much we appreciate all the hard work these young people do while they are here visiting from different churches from around Alabama, Tennessee and from as far away as Texas. They do much needed work around our campus that saves us thousands of dollars in labor. Also, the interaction with our residents builds friendships that continue well after they leave. Pat Wright Finally, I would like to thank all of our supporters and I’m honored you have chosen to support Rainbow Omega. I hope and pray that we have been good stewards of the money invested. If you haven’t done so, I encourage you to visit our campus and see all the smiling faces we serve on a daily basis. May God bless you! Sincerely, Sojourners visit during May of each year. They accomplish so much for the few weeks they are here at Rainbow Omega. Davon Woodring B.J.Woodring B.J.Woodring Kit Wren MEMORIAL Wolford, Micah (10/01/13–6/30/14) Annabelle Chabert Wolford, Randy Smith, John M. Annabelle Chabert Annabelle Chabert Wood, James Don & Shirley Genry Lecil & Jeanne Evans Roy & Betty Jernigan Chuck & Tammy McCurley Woodard, Parker Matthew Craig & Cinda Hansen John & Sue Sehon Woodard, Vernon Betty & Billy Shikle Sam Dendy, Jr. Lucynda P. Smith Woodrow, J. Delores Vega Michael & Necia Porter Spence, Ben Wren, Glenda Gail (GiGi) Toni L. Russ & Judson Ralph & Ann Wren Stephens, Lori Robert & Angela McClure Young, Frank F.C. Young Stuckey, Jimmy Young, Philip Kent Timothy G. Martin Ben Atkinson Taunton, Nadine Rachel A. Gille Ann Dillard F.C. Young Taylor, Addie Elizabeth Robert R. Young Susan Davis Roberta S. Young Thigpen, John HONORARIUMS Annabelle Chabert (10/01/13—06/30/14) William & Linda Sain Aldridge, Lamar Thompson, Zane Kay B. Kolb Bobby & Patsy Owens Ambery, Mark & Ashley Torrontor, Richard Andrew Blickman Sharon, Michael & Alan Andrews, Dennis & Phyllis Wales for Ronna & Bruce Julie M. Altenbach Travis, Rob Auburn University Nancy & David Langhans Sam Dendy, Jr. Jerry & Sue Pelham Birdwell, Ronnie & Cindy Trimble, Ernestine Staff Members from Robin Ralph & Mable Perry Rents Equipment Tubbs, Eula Bostick, Eileen & Graham Lecil & Jeanne Evans James & Bobbie Parsons Tucker, Bobby Branson, Sandy Doris Tucker Mary Hester Hale Vickery, Darla Broughton, Adele John & Kimberly Bowman Sharon, Michael & Alan Wales Chappell Chancey Broughton, Nan & Family Teresa & Brian Hicks Sharon, Michael & Alan Larry & Mary Jo Hoffman Wales Broughton, Tom & Elizabeth Joseph & Jody Vickery Sharon, Michael & Alan Waddell, Ann Wales Helen B. Rardin Broughton, Virginia Sharon, Michael & Alan Wallin, Louise Wales Ralph & Rebecca Wallin Brown, Dessie Wallis, John Richard James & Bobbie Parsons Vivian Anne Gregory Bryan, Judge & Mrs. John James T. Parsons James & Bobbie Parsons Welch, Tracy Bryant, Pat & Perrin Martha M. Bolling James & Bobbie Parsons Wells, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Calvert, Jensen Tracy W. Hilton Mike & Mary Kay Calvert Wells, Norris & Ila Carden, Wayne Tracy W. Hilton Rita Roberts White, Cindy Carmello-Harper, Nicki Doug & Peggy Armstrong Helen Virginia Matheny Patricia Irwin Carmello-Harper, Wayne John & Donna M. Ryan Helen Virginia Matheny White, Jr., Dr. Dewey A. Carpenter, Stentson & Dianne Barbara T. Molliston Fern Singer White, Gail Chafouk, Faical Julie M. Altenbach Mrs. Dorothy J. Maddox Colburn, Sherry Williams, Obie Brenda & Dick Thornton Virginia W. Batey Crump, Mary Ann Bill Fulford’s SS Class Rebecca Baugh Franklin McGee Glenn & Wanda Hughes Lynda L. Phillips Vicky & Gary Millhoff Daniel, Ray & Ada Ella Moore Helen D. Reinhardt Patsy G. Wells Davis, Megan Windham, Kenneth Dr. & Mrs. Joe Benson James & Jane Windham Davis, Remelle Winstead, Mr. & Mrs. Bob C. Paul Cavender Denton, Mr. & Mrs. Mike David & Melanie Gunn Phil & Pat Duke Wisener, Richard Deramus, Shanquil Don & Gail Maddox Ann Dillard DeRoberts, Phillip Mary Cooper Velma L. Hawkins Inglenook Lunch Bunch Dennis & Kellie Pappas Professional Engineering Groups Lloyd & Jane Rotton Dichiara, Lena Mae Dr. Morgan & Karen Silvers Dillard, Tabby Kathryn “Ann” Dillard Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Thornton Dodd, Addie Gary & Sue Brown Dolan, Bruce Patricia Wallis Duell, Marsha & Richard James & Bobbie Parsons Duke, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Phil & Pat Duke Duke, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Phil & Pat Duke Dye, Bryan Anonymous Marsha & Richard Duell Dye, Lee & Hugh James & Bobbie Parsons Edwards, Becky James & Bobbie Parsons Emerson, Dr. David M. Brooks & Beth Clark Faulkner, Gary Carter & Diane Gable Fausett, Bobby Wyllene Fausett “Mom” French, Joy Yvonne K. Alt Marianne & Sam Blackwell Walt & Jean Phillips Garner, Ann Dr. Morgan & Karen Silvers Gifford, Jan Roger & Mandy Myers Goff, Mr. & Mrs. John Phil & Pat Duke Goode, Martin James & Evelyn Hicks Gregory, Vivian James & Bobbie Parsons Hardison, Ted W. Karl & Joyce Klein Harmon, Donna & David James & Bobbie Parsons Harris, Jeff Paul & Rhonda Cannon Tom & Betty Denton Hartwell Masonic Lodge 101 Hartwell Masonic Lodge 101 Helms, Annie Lauren Nancy & Wiley Cutts William & Debra Davis Jeff & Laurie Helms Richard Norris Hill, Anita Julie M. Altenbach Hixson-Wallace, Dr. Julie Faculty & Staff of HUCOP Holcombe, Dana & Tommy James & Bobbie Parsons Hopper, Dr. David M. Brooks & Beth Clark Jeffus, Kenneth Charlie & Annie Smith Joiner, Barbara Patricia Mitchell Kempthorne, Phyllis James L. Kempthorne Key, John E.C. & M.J. Wilson Klotz, Kirk Thomas D. Goodson Kois, Ronna, Bruce & Family Sharon, Michael & Alan Wales Kuykendall, Kevin & Kerri Melinda & Erin Sapp Lantz, Samantha L. Diana Kelley Long, Margaret Benjamin Curtis, III Lovering, Mack & Bettie Gary & Karen McMahan Maddox, Rebecca (Becky) Pamela P. Voss Mallon, Mrs. Herb Julie M. Altenbach Malzahn, Coach Gus Sam Dendy, Jr. Maners, Marty James & Bobbie Parsons Mansfield, Robin Phil & Pat Duke McElroy, Diane Shirley “Jane” Huffman McKnight, Jim Ruth M. Papazian Donald D. Schaffer McLeod, Mary Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Tommy McLeod McMinn, Kevin John & Maurice Bell Meriweather, Kathryn David Armand DeKeyser Kathryn J. Goray Anne J. Hare William A. Hare Jane & Jim Sims Moody, Shelley Faye M. Brown Dr. Bill & Ann Lambert Carolyn Osburn Whitfield U.M.W. Missions Moore, Laura Ron & Patsy Hubbard Moore, Matthew Clifton Channell Ronald & Patsy Hubbard Hazel S. Moore Moore, Dr. Vance Dr. DeWayne & Deanna Clark M. Brooks & Beth Clark Ron & Patsy Hubbard Patricia King Dr. Morgan & Karen Silvers Morris, Sandra & David James & Bobbie Parsons Mullally, Mike Bama Warehouses Neal, Carla Beth Cowart Drug Company Nelson, Ruth & Tom James & Bobbie Parsons Newsome, Dan & Katherine Judy & Michael Newsome Nickerson, Lori Julie M. Altenbach Northcutt, Casey Northcutt Realty, LLC Van Northcutt Northlake Garden Club Phil & Pat Duke Oxford Family Practice Doctors M. Brooks & Beth Clark Parsons, Bobbie & Jim John & Susan Bryan Parsons, Jimbo James & Bobbie Parsons Parsons, Kim & Jason James & Bobbie Parsons Patton, Drs. Brandi & Roger Jennifer Sanders Patton, Frankie Dr. Frank & Jane Patton— “Mom & Dad” Patton, Dr. Frankie Moore Jennifer Sanders Payer, Mickey Velda & Norman Pizitz Pollack, Barbara David Pollack Price, Maxine Ben & Betty Peete Prince, Ed & Annette James H. Simpson Pursell, Mr. & Mrs . Jim William Killough, III Rainbow Omega Programs The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of AL Rainbow Omega Staff Max & Margaret Stern Ray, Bob Donald Grundhoefer Ray, Carolyn & Tommy James & Bobbie Parsons Reid, Anne Rita Roberts Reinhardt, Babe Helen D. Reinhardt Reinhardt, Bill Helen D. Reinhardt Reinhardt, Jeanette Helen D. Reinhardt Reinhardt, John & Bob Helen D. Reinhardt Renaud, Jennifer Jim & Robin Marbourg Richmond, Ann & Eugene Jane L. Wilson Riser, Julie Cordula & Malcolm Dick Muehlke Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Donald A. L. Dick Doris & Raymond Emmerson Edwin & Laura Kezar Tom & Margaret Riser— ”Mom & Dad” Roebuck, Kathy Annabelle Chabert Rogers, Janet & Reed James & Bobbie Parsons Rogers, Maurice Gale G. Melton Rowe, Gary Eugene Jemison Investment Company Sale, Rita James & Bobbie Parsons Satterwhite, Terry Mr. & Mrs. Ludwick Hiers Shikle, Jimmy William & Betty Shikle Simmons, Wendy Phil & Pat Duke Simon, Wanda & Charlie James & Bobbie Parsons Spence, Anne Marie Toni L. Russ & Judson Stewart, John Imogene B. Cunningham Keela Rowan Stockdale, Shemekia Kathryn “Ann” Dillard Tarnow, Jeffrey Andrew & Pamela Dempsey Tarnow, Jewel Andrew & Pamela Dempsey Torrontor, Alan David Anthony Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Couch Darla McClaren Travis, Dottie Jerry & Sue Pelham Tucker, Ethelene Ronnie & Caryl Tucker Tyndal, Dr. & Mrs. Edward Phil & Pat Duke Vega, Professor Matt Ben F. Young Vinsant, Lindsey Summer Howell Wallace, Elizabeth & George James & Bobbie Parsons Wallis, Bonnie & Ken James & Bobbie Parsons Wallis, Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Phil & Pat Duke Walsh, Brittany Matt, Julie & Kelly Adams Gary Keever West, Virginia & John Larry Jane L. Wilson Wideman, Janice & Dwaine James & Bobbie Parsons Williams, Darren Tommy & Carol Laney Williams, Mr. & Mrs. John Phil & Pat Duke Young, Coach Frank Ben Atkinson Roberta Young Rainbow Omega planted 650 blueberry bushes, 150 blackberry bushes and 10 fig trees. Rainbow Omega was grateful to have help mulching the fruit trees during March 2014 from the Meridianville Church of Christ Youth Group of Meridianville, AL . Honda Manufacturing Presents a 2010 Honda Odyssey Van Rainbow Omega was donated a 2010 Honda Odyssey Van from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama located in Lincoln, AL. This gift will provide reliable transportation for our residents. Honda Manufacturing is the largest contract of our Vocational Program. Our residents assemble the owner’s manual kits for every vehicle built at the Lincoln plant. On average, 1,500 units are assembled and shipped to Honda each day. 2010 Honda Odyssey Van presented to Rainbow Omega A few of the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama employees, (pictured above), surrounded by residents that are part of our Vocational Program that assembles the owner’s manual kits for Honda Mike Carpenter, (in the middle picture), signing paperwork for the van with Stephanie Alexander of Honda. Mike, (in the above picture), is being presented keys to the 2010 Honda Odyssey Van by Selena Story of Honda Manufacturing of Alabama located in Lincoln, AL Mike Carpenter (center) surrounded by employees of Honda Manufacturing of Alabama which is located in Lincoln, AL MEMORIALS (10/01/13—06/30/14) Adams, Reid Misty Ridge Residential Association, Inc. Pat & Patsy O’Rourke Aldridge, Lamar Ralph & Mable Perry Andrews, Ann Larry & Mary Jo Hoffman Baird, John Gale G. Melton Barganier, Ruth Clyde Barganier Bates, Joy Ray Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Smith Beard, Dale Ralph & Mable Perry Bell, Danny & Janet Bertha R. Bell Billings, Ed Bobby & Patsy Owens Bishop, Mary C. J. D. Bishop Black, N. C. Verna H. Black Blackwell, Clay Mary Ann Crump Lecil & Jeanne Evans Dr. Vance & Laura Moore Boatwright, Sherry Nita & Dan Honea Bone, Carol Canada Talladega HS Class of 1955 Bradford, Burl Lecil & Jeanne Evans Brannan, Willie Metta Eulie R. Brannan Brumley, Jamey Billy Roy & Deborah Box Brumley, Jerry Billy Roy & Deborah Box Brumley, John Billy Roy & Deborah Box Bullington, Wilburn & Jean Wiley & Nancy Cutts Burgess, Kali Don & Clara Jo Burgess Callan, Nancy Ralph & Rebecca Wallin Campbell, Gene Jr. & Toni Russ Chambers, Ralph Henry Cooper Church, James Otis Garry & Ruth Church Clark, Ashley Mike & Kay Brown Cleveland, Jim Joyce Cleveland Harry & Janet Didawick Coker, Jackson “Jack” Jim and Jo Atherton Patricia L. Cook Eastern OB-GYN Becky Fort O.C. & Marlene Furgerson Jeff & Cindy Lawrence Geraldine C. Mitchell Donald & Jenny Phillips Lynn & Emma Mae Pruitt Lucynda P. Smith Barbara Stoniecki Nickie Taylor Frances & James Thompson Jack & Elaine Van Curen Bob & Liz Winter Cobb, Edith Lecil & Jeanne Evans Cole, Glen Geraldine Mitchell Cole, Nellie Annabelle Chabert Conley, John Mary & Doyle Springer Cook, James W. Ann Dillard Cook, Pete Cindy Lawrence Cotney, Lou Warren Dr. Vance & Laura Moore Cox, Atley Lecil & Jeanne Evans Crews, James R. Lavon & Virginia Henley Crosby, Becky Geraldine Mitchell Cunningham, Mildred Catherine Rogers Davis, Charles Sharron Davis Davis, George Paul & Susan Kelly Davis, Jerry Paul Cavender Remelle O. Davis Davis, Linvil Wyllene M. Fausett Dement, Grover Annabelle Chabert Denuth, Julia Mable Livingston Redd DeRoberts, Temple Della B. Bluemly Mary Cooper Robin N. Edwards, Jr. Betty & L.E. Franklin Velma Hawkins Nell H. Mehaffey Lloyd & Jane Rotton Derrick, Matthew Bill & Janice Knight Joel & Lynn Shannon Dillard, Thelma Betty & Billy Shikle Dolan, Paul Bruce Dolan Dolan, Paul & Mildred Pat D. Duke & Bruce Dolan Duke, John A. Gerald S. Duke Dykes, James “Jimmy” Clifford & Elaine Dykes Eddington, Minnie Susan Barnett Edmiston, Kara Carpenter Alabama School for the Blind Staff Members Robert & Brenda Fetner Jackie & Matthew Freeman Blake & Mary Harris Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Harrison Harriet & Jim Heacock Sundra Kinman Tammy McWilliams Barry & Honey Miller Mellody & Payne Reaves Talladega HS Class of 1955 Donna Weymouth Edwards, Doris Robin N. Edwards, Jr. The Thackerson Zoo Crew Falkner, Joe Stentson & Dianne Carpenter Lincoln Church of Christ Farrell, Robert “Bob” Auburn Church of Christ Helen D. Reinhardt Richard & Deborah Stubbs Celeste Till Women’s Hope Med. Clinic Favre, Katrina R. Bertha R. Bell Faulkner, Brian Bill & Pat Wright Finney, Robert “Bob” Julie Young Fleischmann, Dale Kris Fleischmann Martha Fleischmann Flynn, Joe Dexter Bobby & Patsy Owens Ford, Wendell Bill & Nell Bozeman-Turner Fryer, Peggie Hoyt & Judy DeVaney Mary & Doyle Springer Joseph & Jody Vickery Gilbert, Hubert Earl Mary Ann Crump Dr. Vance & Laura Moore Gleaves, Dr. James R. O.C. & Marlene Furgerson Glenn, David Gerald & Betty Duke Golden, Nell Nancy C. Cooper Goode, Thomas Edwin James & Evelyn Hicks Bennie & Joann Thompson Graham, Marion K. Penny Barcroft Edward & Gloria Graham Nonena J. Graham Graves, Robert “Bobby” Carolyn Crick Griffin-Tolleson, Bettye Jo Paschal Grizzard, Larry Lecil & Jeanne Evans Grobmyer, Megan Elizabeth Martin & Kathryn Anderson Orval & Masiel Ayers Kenneth & Elizabeth Blumkin V. Susan Bradford John & Reba Brockway Kossonda Brown Robert & Anne Chandler Judith & Michael Davis Melvin & Melva Lou Dennis Friends at AMRDEC Renee Gardner Don Hugh Gardner, Jr. James & Elaine Gillespie Carl & Mary Lou Glass Charles & Jo Gray Wm. Lee & Paige Horn Paul & Susan Kelly Dr. & Mrs. Denton Kimbrough Thomas & Susan Lindsey Terry Martin David & Polly Ricks Tim & Gayle Ricks Jack, Nora & Russell Stephens Mary & Phillip Streetman Julie Streling Jennifer Lea Talbot Kathleen Tate John & Debbie Tipton Brad & Lynne Walker Charles & Nancy West Debbie & Gerald Williams Mack & Betty Wyatt Grossman, Howard Donna Grossman Hare, Laverne Bob & Alice Smith Hartt, Jim Bill & Roberta Maloney Hendrix, Vera Lecil & Jeanne Evans Hester, Bruce Mary Hester Hale Hester, Virgle Mary Hester Hale Hicks, Bill Bill & Shirley McMillan Hill, Randall Mary Ann Crump Hoff, Penny Susan Barnett Holladay, Philip Eleanor Holladay Holmes, Virginia Margaret I. Lee Horne, Willard Bobby & Patsy Owens Howell, Evelyn Don & Gail Maddox Ingram, Billy Roy & Betty Jernigan Jenkins, Jerry Sharon & I.D. Self Johnson, Forrest Gale G. Melton Johnson, Jimmie Lois Bobby & Patsy Owens Jones, Kitty Lou Annabelle Chabert Kemph, Jack Stace & Cindy Bottiger Kendrick, Lloyd & Nadine Ron & Patsy Hubbard Kerr, Barbara Jimmy & Jo Atherton Kilgore, Benny Jerry Alexandria HS Class of 1955 Jean M. Bain James Keith Borders Virginia S. Jennings Married Class II of Leatherwood Bapt Church William G. Phillips Richard & Deborah Stubbs Knight, Tom Nelwyn Bozeman Kughn, Louise Mary Ann Crump Lackey, Dorothy C. (Dot) Robert & Cathy Hayes, Jr. Lehmer, Inez Robin N. Edwards, Jr. Lynch, Tom Brandie del Valle Maddox, Jo Ann Dorothy, Don, Gail, Iris and Douglas Maddox Markham, Rex Carolyn Markham Mash, Norma Larry & Mary Jo Hoffman McConnell, Pat Trish Putnam McDonald, Linda Pine Grove Baptist Church McKee, Terry Charles & Juanima Fikes McKleroy, Pat Tom & Linda McKleroy Helen A. Pogue McLaughlin, Carol Jim McLaughlin Merritt, Dick Sherri & William Fulford Metta, Willie Eulie Brannan Mitchell, Jonathan Eugene Carol & Walter Mitchell Molliston, Hugo Gary Adair Leon & Peggy Sizemore Mr. & Mrs. Dale Waller Moore, Liz Gale G. Melton Morton, Jeff Jimmy & Sandra Morton Moss, Stacey Andrew & Pamela Dempsey Myers, Mary Mitchell & Martha Grubb Orr, Marsha Gibson Clara Marie Chambers Orr, William “Willie” Blake & Lauren Borden Cindi A. Bradley Brian & Jane Hinson Jonathan S. Hornsby Robert & Marie Johnson John & Susan Pratt Holley G. Tew Stewart Whitt Patton, Frankie Frank & Jane Patton Jeanette Reid Phagan, Joe & Jean Kiker Real Estate/Gina Phillips, Pam Kenneth & Rhonda Mason Philyaw, William “Bill” James & Linda Richey Porter, Sue Michael & Necia Porter Pruitt, Ann Mary & Doyle Springer Pryor, Steve Dr. & Mrs. Leon Renaud Ray, Gail Betty & Billy Shikle Redd, Gordon Mable Livingston Redd Reed, Randy Bobby & Patsy Owens Rice, Robert “Bob” Thomas Bill & Linda Sain Risko, Geneva Charlotte Q. Justice Sanders, Major Mr. & Mrs. Russell Moore Sawyer, Scott Melvin L. Sawyer Scobey, David Leon & Peggy Sizemore Shellhorse, John Ralph & Rebecca Wallin Shoats, Grace Harold & Mary Chambers Kate & Randy Chambers Shoemaker, Paul Henry Mary Ann Crump Sides Jr., Levi Doyle & Mary Springer Sims, Brock Larry & Mary Jo Hoffman Sims, Faye Kathryn Goray Singleton, John K. Wayne Bob & Patsy Owens Smith, H. David Linda S. Powell Tommy & Lottie Wilson Hendrickson Health & Wellness Center “Where Activities are Always Happening” John Sutherland—sometimes words can’t describe John. He never meets a stranger and he feels just as comfortable in our state’s capital building as he does on the Honda assembly line at the vocational work center. John with Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey John was asked back in January of 2014 about doing the Pledge of Allegiance for the opening session of the Senate at the state capital in Montgomery. Of course John didn’t hesitate in saying yes. John may have been a little nervous but not once did he let that show. Congratulations John! Rainbow Omega was grateful to have help with laying sod and mulching the blueberry field from the Madison Church of Christ Youth Group . Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, John Sutherland and Governor Robert Bentley The 22nd Annual Birmingham Fundraising Dinner on May 22, 2014 was a huge success. Coach Gus Malzahn of Auburn University was our keynote speaker for the evening. We had a full house and over $70,000 in donations were raised for Rainbow Omega at the dinner and $31,000 in table sales for the event! God is good! Coach Gus Malzahn Emcee Jeff Speegle from ABC33/40 with Coach Gus Malzahn Coach Malzahn was kind enough to sign autographs before dinner. He was kept busy with signing hats, tshirts, programs and pictures for his fans. Stentson with Coach Malzahn In-Kind Donations received October 1, 2013—June 30, 2014 Anonymous—disposable under pads Betta View Hills Church of Christ—turkeys, lunchmeat, cases of Penne Pasta, cases of juice, boxes of pasta, cases of gummies, bottles of juice, cases of gait belts, cases of transfer belts, cases of beauty supplies which included eye shadow, lip gloss, and nail polish Black, Helen—packs of washcloths, bed pads, adult disposable diapers, latex gloves, packs of Tena disposable briefs Bland, Patti—cases of Depends Brown, Daniel—pancake tickets Carpenter, Ronnie & Sherry—training supplies for CPR and First Aide classes Coleman, Jean—beanie babies Crane, Tracie—GE television set Dillard, Ann—X-Box, art supplies & 3 walkie-talkie sets Doerr, Irmgard—dish towels, dish cloths Eastaboga Baptist Church—baked beans, coleslaw, corn and green beans Estes, Mavis—grass seed First Baptist Church of White Plains—fruit baskets Fort Payne Church of Christ—assorted towels, wash cloths, table cloths, potholders & sheets Ghosh, Partha—Ziploc freezer & sandwich bags Glass, Bill & Rene—various household items for “R” house Happy Hearts (Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ) - variety of canned goods for our kitchen Hearn, James—walker Huffman, Shirley “Jane” - packs of washcloths, bed pads, adult disposable diapers, latex gloves, packs of Tena disposable briefs, packs of Clorox wipes, Clorox bleach, deodorants, body lotion, men’s body wash, men’s t-shirts, large trash bags, Dial soap, kitchen scrub sponges, wash cloths Isom, Lynne—manual wheelchair, portable commode, containers Johnson, Fran—$50 gas card for greenhouse vans Lackey, Virginia—disposable bed mats & undergarments, adult diapers, wipes, 3 gait belts Laney, Carol—dish clothes, wash clothes Ohatchee Senior Adult Center—puzzles, personal hygiene items Pairs & Spares Class (First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka) bath towels & washcloths Summers, David—packs of AA & AAA batteries, pairs of socks Walsh, Gloria & Michael—long sleeved t-shirts Walter Reid Community Food Bank—cases of orange juice, hams Williams, Wynette—Talladega race tickets Woodring, Ed & Davon—$78 gas fill-up for greenhouse van Mr. Bill (seated) and a few of his housemates are spending quality time together at the gazebo. Mr. Bill is our oldest resident at Rainbow Omega. He turned 89 in February of 2014 and still enjoys walking to work everyday. Rainbow Omega welcomes your Inkind donations! We currently have need of these items: We have a wish list on Amazon.com! Items bought from their website can be sent directly to us! You choose if you want your name on the donation or make it anonymous. Click on "Gift and Wish Lists" at the top of their home page, on the right side of next page you will see "Find Wish Lists and Registries"-type in Rainbow Omega! ROI resident Kathryn Meriweather was so excited to get an autograph! Coach Malzahn signing an autograph for ROI resident Tracy Bearden. patio table wash cloths & bath towels dish cloths & dish towels Respiratory Suction Pump vacuum cleaners mattress covers— (twin, twin X-Long, queen) food processor/chopper park benches If you have questions about donating items, please contact Dianne Carpenter at 256.831.0919 ext. 227