LoveLETTER Issue No. 58 • Fall 2014
Finnegan’s Story By Elisabeth “Ashley” White, Willard MO It all started 5 years ago when my husband Zach and I started trying for a second child. After multiple losses, we were finally blessed with what we thought was a healthy pregnancy. At 27 weeks + 5 days of gestation, my OBGYN confirmed what I had suspected. I was leaking amniotic fluid, which
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measured 1.2 cm and should have been 14.0 cm. I found out I would be spending the remainder of my pregnancy in the hospital. The doctor said it would be best for the baby to be born no earlier than 34 weeks if possible, to allow the lungs to mature. Our first night in the hospital, the neonatal intensive care team came to our room to let us know what to expect with a premature baby. They said delivering this premature, he would be at risk for neurological disorders, PMS 116 palsy, as well PMSas375 cerebral multiple other conditions. They estimated he weighed about 2 lbs. We were
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determined to keep our baby boy in until 34 weeks. I stayed on bed rest and they monitored the baby daily. One week had gone by and on February 24th, I woke up and I was bleeding. At this point everything was okay and the baby looked good. As the day went on I started feeling what I thought were contractions and by 6:30 p.m., they were wheeling me into a delivery room. The baby was in distress and expected to be born within 3 hours. I had to make that PMS 298 phone call to PMS dreadful my2577 husband and tell him to come to the hospital now. The nurses and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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A Message From the
President & CEO
Our two Ronald McDonald Houses have already welcomed over 700 families this year; the Tooth Truck has helped more than 1,200 children; and there are 650 children brushing their teeth every day as participants in our Brushing Program. None of this would be possible without the thousands of people who have
A Missouri NonProfit Corporation Board Of Directors Doug Carter, Chairperson of the Board Mark Brueggemann, Vice Chairperson Tim Roth, Secretary Marita Pemberton, Treasurer Bob Fisher, Past Chairperson Scott Crise Jean Grabeel Brent Kembell Lisa Langley Terri Libel Sherri Murdaugh Seth Murray Jud Poppen Donna Powers Micah Scott
embraced our mission with generous and caring spirits. Speaking of generous and caring spirits, I’d like to recognize four of our volunteers that were recently recognized for 25 years of dedicated service. All four began their volunteer service at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South. Gene & Betty Laytham recently retired from their weekly Tuesday shifts and Joan Schroeder continues her work on Tuesdays. Sandy Emberton joined our volunteer force at the Mercy Ronald McDonald House when it opened nearly two years ago. These four amazing people have given 100 years and nearly 14,000 hours of service, ensuring a warm, loving refuge for literally thousands of families. It’s truly been my honor to know and work alongside them over the past 25 years.
Betty and Jean Laytham are shown with their special 25-year volunteer award.
Sincerely, Bonnie Keller
PRESIDENT & CEO Bonnie Keller PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Staci Holland PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE Mindy Muñoz PROJECT MANAGER Amber Price HOUSE MANAGER (near Cox South) Megan Schussler
Shown third and fourth from left, Sandy Emberton and Joan Schroeder were recognized at our Annual Volunteer Dinner for their outstanding commitment to RMHC.
HOUSE MANAGER (at Mercy) Alexis Rainwater ASSOCIATE HOUSE MANAGER (at Mercy) Brian Powers DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Kim Booth ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/ACCOUNTING MANAGER Debbie Kinser ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGERS Ronald McDonald House near Cox South Karis Agnew Jacinda Canfield Brittany Gamble Crosby Keller Kayla Love Sara Wikoff ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGERS Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Amber Campbell Amy Crawford Hannah Major Danielle Walcher Melanie Ward
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Ozarks is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in the Ozarks. Our first priority is to provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill and injured children receiving treatment in Springfield’s medical facilities. Our first Ronald McDonald House, located near Cox South Hospital, has helped nearly 8,900 families during the past 26 years. Our second House, located on the 6th floor of Mercy Children’s Hospital, has welcomed over 800 families since November 30, 2012. RMHC’s second cornerstone project, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, (fondly known as the “Tooth Truck”), provides dental treatment and prevention education for children that qualify for the free and reduced school lunch program in the Springfield area. The Tooth Truck has helped 16,800 children over the past 12 years through 41,300 dental appointments and treatment valued at nearly $9.7 million. The Tooth Truck’s new Daily Tooth-Brushing Program already has 650 participants at Springfield Public Schools and the Boys & Girls Club of West Plains.
Page Design of the LOVE LETTER is contributed by Debbie Lane. The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald’s Corporation: Ronald McDonald House Charities name and logo, Ronald McDonald House name and logo, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile name and logo, RMHC, McDonald’s. The Tooth Truck name and logo are owned by The Tooth Truck, Inc.
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Heart the Houses
by Adopting a Room
With two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield (one near Cox South and one in Mercy Children’s Hospital), Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Ozarks has provided a home-away-from-home for nearly 9,500 families. In caring for their seriously ill or injured child, moms and dads experience one of life’s greatest challenges, and more than ever, they need support. You have the unique opportunity to lead the crusade in helping these families support their child on the path to wellness. Ronald McDonald House Charities cares for more than 800 families each year, and we need your help preparing for 2015. We encourage you to Heart the Houses by Adopting a Room for 2015 in one (or both) of our Ronald McDonald Houses. By Adopting a Room, you are letting these families know that you are
behind them 100% as they battle fear and uncertainty, all the while trying to remain positive for their child, who faces trials no child should. You are directly providing a sanctuary for tired bodies and minds so families can gather strength and continue being the foundation their seriously ill or injured child desperately needs. These families are in need of comfort and hope, and most especially, a home close to their child. Adopting a Room for next year means more to families staying at the Ronald McDonald Houses than you can imagine. Whether you adopt the kitchen to provide a place for nourishment, a living room to allow for relaxation or a bedroom to bring rest, you are placing yourself on the front lines in the battle for our families and their children.
Go to
HeartTheHouses.org to learn more!
The Traver family found comfort and hope at the House near Cox South while Peeka received treatment at St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Mercy Children’s Hospital. (Peeka, Patten & Joia Traver)
How To
Heart The Houses
The “Adopt A Room” Program is a great way for you, your company or organization to Heart the Houses. With your gift, you will become a Ronald McDonald House Annual Room Sponsor and your name will be displayed on a special plaque near or within the room. Simply go online to HeartTheHouses.org to adopt a room or make a contribution today. If you’d like to contribute by credit card, call 417-875-3505.
Shonda, Kiko, and Savannah Diaz, from Thayer, MO, found a “home away from home” at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South as they awaited the arrival of triplets! On June 10, 2014, the Diaz family welcomed David, Junior and Trey Diaz into their family.
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Presleys Country Jubilee
Onstage in Fantastic Caverns
Don’t miss the next issue of the LOVE LETTER featuring the 25th Anniversary of the Price Cutter Charity Championship, presented by Dr Pepper.
Last Fall, our Ronald McDonald program called “Farmarama”. Houses benefited from a piece of Fantastic Caverns, America’s history when Branson’s First Famonly ride-through cave, is a small ily of Entertainment, the Presleys, family attraction located just returned to a venue where they northwest of Springfield. The staff performed over half a century and management of the popular ago. The Presleys Country Jubilee tourist destination work hard to Onstage in Fantastic Caverns took preserve the cave and its fragile place in Fantastic Caverns’ Auecosystem so it will be in place for ditorium Room, a natural underour children and grandchildren to ground theater that over the years enjoy for years to come. Fantastic has hosted events ranging from Caverns hosted an event entitled country music shows to live opera “Enchanted Caverns” 26 years ago and symphony performances. The to help raise funds for Springfield’s November 17th event was televised first Ronald McDonald House near on the national cable/satellite netCox South. works RFD-TV and Family Net. All Our sincere gratitude goes to proceeds – 100 percent – benefited the entire Presley Family and our Ronald McDonald House Charities friends at Fantastic Caverns for of the Ozarks, resulting in a gift sharing this amazing event with exceeding $15,000! our organization and families! The show was a signature Presleys’ evening of family fun with a blend of country, gospel and bluegrass music and comedy with a talented cast of 18 entertainers, seven of whom are members of the Presley family. Many audience members in the packed house recalled their visit to the cave 50 years ago to enjoy a Presleys’ show. Gary Presley, better known to Presleys’ audiences as the comedian Herkimer, performed with his family at Fantastic Caverns in the 1960s, grew up in nearby northwest Springfield and he and his wife, Pat, were dating at the time. He also worked as a cave guide when he was 16, so Fantastic Caverns holds a lot of memories for him. Prior to opening their Branson theatre in 1967, the Presleys performed regularly at the cave from An audience and performers at Fantastic Caverns in the early 1962 to 1966 on a radio 1960s at a “Farmarama” show.
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Jasmine’s Pretty Smile Remember the excitement of school picture day, picking out the perfect outfit and hoping you look just right? Imagine you were so embarrassed of your smile that you opted out of picture day, hoping your teeth might look better for a retake later in the year. We recently met a beautiful, 6-year-old girl named Jasmine who was hoping that her bad teeth would either fall out or be fixed so that she could have a “pretty smile” for the spring school pictures. Jasmine came to us with 13 cavities, including several on her front teeth with black areas in between each tooth. Her Mom explained that the family had Medicaid for Jasmine several years ago and had a few cavities fixed but then circumstances caused them to not qualify for Medicaid before all the other cavities could be repaired. During her cleaning and diagnosis appointment, Jasmine asked several times about fixing her front teeth and so we decided that we would start our treatment with that area. After the visit to fix her front teeth, Jasmine left the Tooth Truck overjoyed with the results and couldn’t wait to show her teacher and for the end of the day so that she could show her Mom. The next day, Jasmine and her Mom came to the Tooth Truck
Top pictures showing Jasmine’s teeth before treatment and some of the restored teeth are pictured underneath.
for an after-school appointment and her mother had tears in her eyes as she thanked the staff for giving her daughter back a “pretty smile”. It was then we learned of Jasmine’s wish for her next picture day. In all, Jasmine’s treatment on the Tooth Truck consisted of 8 composite fillings, 3 pulpotomy and crowns on severely decayed primary (baby) molars, and 2 extractions of primary molars that were decayed beyond the point of being repaired. Her treatment took 5 appointments to complete for a treatment value of $3,744. During each appointment, Jasmine learned the importance of brushing and flossing and how she can always have a pretty smile. At the end of
Tooth Truck Wish List
Please consider underwriting an item on our Wish List. For details, contact Mindy Munoz at 417-875-3504 or mindy.munoz@toothtruck.org.
Shore Power Connections ($1,800 ea.) These allow the Tooth Truck to plug into a power source rather than running off a generator. FOR THE PRIZE BOX: Toy Cars (i.e. Hot Wheels), Hair Accessories & Character-Themed or Brightly-Colored Socks
Walmart Gift Cards for general supplies Plush Tooth Brushing Models for Education (two, $30 ea.) Handheld Games for use in waiting area Office Chair for Office Manager ($100) Flat Screen Computer Monitor ($200)
each appointment, Jasmine asked to look in a mirror so she could see her new “pretty teeth”. Come spring picture retakes, Jasmine will be ready to let her new, cavity-free, smile shine!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Aaron Dannegger, Chairperson Dr. Tara Cash, Vice Chairperson Joseph Reid, Secretary Wyatt Jenkins, Treasurer Brian Asberry Doug Carter Dr. Chris Meyer Dr. Howard Shayne Dr. Thomas Stone Dr. Megan Westrich PRESIDENT & CEO Bonnie Keller PROGRAM DIRECTORRONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE Mindy Muñoz GENERAL DENTIST Dr. Sarah Cimino TEMPORARY DENTISTS Dr. Bill Brell, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Aaron Dannegger OFFICE MANAGER Emma Davis DENTAL ASSISTANTS Megan Lambert Kim Otradovec
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Sertoma All-Star Weekend
Supports Tooth Truck The first weekend in June saw another successful Sertoma AllStar Weekend with the 13th annual GRIN IRON CLASSIC (GIC) and the 3rd annual GRIN ACTION CLASSIC (GAC), held at Parkview High School in Springfield. Presented by generous sponsors, Delta Dental of Missouri and the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club, these events are hosted by the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club, the SW MO High School Football Coaches Association, and local volleyball coaches. After days and days of rain, the skies cleared for the GRIN IRON CLASSIC, the all-star high school football game for SW MO. Over 80 graduated seniors competed in an East-West competition at JFK Stadium in front of a crowd that neared 4,000 fans. For the second time in 13 years, the East defeated the West, 40-27. The next day on Saturday, June 7, five teams competed during the GRIN ACTION CLASSIC girls’ all-star high school volleyball tournament. The new Springfield team was victorious over the South Longtime President of the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club, Bill Williams and Ronald McDonald® are ready for another great year at the GRIN IRON CLASSIC!
team in the championship game, after 5 rounds of play. The biggest winners of all are the children of the Tooth Truck. This year’s events raised over $56,000 to help keep our program on the road. Our special thanks go out to the sponsors, players, parents, coaches, fans and volunteers for another great year. See pages 16-18 for a listing of our contributors over the past two years. Would you like to see our GICGAC player profiles and rosters? Visit www.issuu.com and search on “Grin Iron Classic”. Under “Publications” you will see our event programs.
Presenting Sponsors:
Leadership Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
Members of the Greater Springfield Dental Society presented their annual gift to the Tooth Truck during the GIC halftime. Shown left to right are Dr. Jody Vance, RMHC President & CEO Bonnie Keller, Dr. Dan Kessler, and Dr. Misty Shelton.
Great Southern Bank KOLR/KOZL McCann Printing McDonald’s of the Ozarks Mercy Sports Medicine Midwest Family Broadcast Group Patterson Dental Price Cutter The Team
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ANOTHER Record-Breaking
Share a Heart Campaign! The 21st annual Share a Heart Campaign, held January 24-February 28 at more than 60 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks, broke records once again this year!. The Campaign’s net proceeds surpassed the $130,000 mark –- all to support more than 800 families that will find a home away from home this year at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South and the House at Mercy. In addition to McDonald’s® amazing customers and employees, our special thanks also goes out to new co-presenting sponsor, Youngblood Auto Group, for their significant role in this year’s successful campaign! The walls and windows of McDonald’s Restaurants in SW MO and NW AR were covered with $1 red paper hearts, $5 pink hearts and $20 gold hearts, all representing generous Ronald McDonald House donations to the tune of $108,565!. (Our gratitude goes out once again to 21-year printing sponsor, McCann Printing!) With each heart purchased, customers received an Official Entry Form for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card provided by Leadership Sponsor, Great Southern Bank and the lucky winner was Angela Wynn of Willard, MO. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to generous sponsors (see logos at right), and the thousands of McDonald’s customers, Ozarks’
media, our “Share a Heart Families” who shared their stories, and nearly 40 mayors in the Ozarks who proclaimed February 4-10 “Ronald McDonald House Week”. (See pages 14-15 in this issue of the LOVE LETTER for a complete listing of contributors.)
Presenting Sponsors:
Leadership Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
We had an amazing group assembled for this year’s Share a Heart commercial on KY3, a 21-year sponsor. Top row, L to R: KY3’s Lisa Rose and RMHC Volunteer and Share a Heart Champion, T.J. Slocum enjoy Travis Weitzel. Bottom row, L to R: Lucy and Abigail Weitzel prepare for their parts in the commercial. The Weitzel children, along with mom and dad, Scott and Joanna, volunteer on a regular basis at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South. T. J. Slocum, along with his mom and dad, Randy and Debbie, raised $14,310 through the Campaign this year, bringing their 7-year total to $46,777!
Ronald McDonald House Wish List
Can you help with an item on our Wish List? Contact Program Director Staci Holland for more details at 417-875-3521 or staci.holland@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org. Keurig Single Cup Brewer and K-Cups (variety) Deep Freezer- 14.8 Cu. Ft. Chest ($500) Replacement of 2 Hot Water Heaters at House near Cox ($3,500 ea.)
32” Flat Screen Television with DVD Player Family Computer (iMac 21.5”) Tile Backsplash for House at Mercy ($210) Blu-Ray Players (2)
Coffee Coffee Creamer Griddle 8.5 X 11 Copy Paper Spray Disinfectant Air Freshener
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NICU team worked seamlessly getting me ready to deliver our baby. After a tumultuous delivery, I gave birth to Finnegan Laney White. He weighed 2.6 pounds and was 15 inches long. Finnegan was taken to the NICU and placed on a ventilator. I was able to go see him after 3 hours of recovery. The nurse said I could put my hand through the hole in the incubator and touch him. I’ve never been so scared in my life. He was covered with wires and tubes and there were flashing lights and alarms going off. It was so much to take in. The nurse shared information about staying at the Ronald McDonald House, but unfortunately it was full. I didn’t understand how it worked or what it really was about. I was discharged from the hospital the following morning. I experienced the most unspeakable feeling. Leaving the hospital without your baby is unbearable. No parent should ever feel that pain and emptiness. That was the longest night at home, and I couldn’t wait until the next day to get back to the NICU to be with Finnegan. The next day, a room opened up at the House and I met Alexis, the House Manager. She was so nice and caring. She took me on the tour and I couldn’t believe how incredible this place was. It had a huge kitchen, TVs, a playroom and a laundry room that was out of this world. When we got to the bedrooms, I just couldn’t believe it: Tempur-Pedic beds, mini-fridge, and a private bathroom. It made me feel right at home. In fact it was better because I was able to have 24-hour access to my baby that was only one floor away. That night I stayed at the House and was able to go to the NICU and spend time with Finnegan. From that night on, I knew I could call the Ronald Mc Donald House my new home. Finnegan was only allowed to be touched every 4 hours, so in between his touch times I was able to rest my head on a comfortable bed and reenergize myself. They even provided hospital-grade breast pumps.
Finnegan had a long respiratory stay. I developed inflammation of the fetal membranes due to a bacterial infection from being ruptured for so long, as well as a very severe form of funisitis where the tissue that makes up the umbilical cord starts to die. Because of these severe infections, Finnegan was born with Pneumonia and multiple other lung infections. During his NICU stay, he developed Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. BPD involves abnormal development of lung tissue. It develops in premature babies with underdeveloped lungs. It also can be caused by trauma, pneumonia, and other lung infections that cause inflammation and scarring. Although he needed mechanical ventilation to survive, over time the pressure and excess oxygen can damage the lungs. In total we spent 80 days in the NICU. That’s 12 weeks. Eight of those weeks I lived at the Ronald McDonald House. I looked forward to every night at 6pm when volunteers from the community would provide dinner at the House. As tired as we all were, having a hot meal to look forward to was great. It gave me the energy to get through the rest of the night. Once Finnegan was stable, I chose to move back home for the remainder of his stay for our other son Sterling, who is 13, and my husband. Having a split household was hard mentally and emotionally. Zach needed his wife, and Sterling needed his mom. I still spent each day at the NICU and went home at night.
Shown left to right are Finnegan’s father, Zach; his brother, Sterling; and mother, Ashley.
On May 10th, Mother’s Day, Finnegan was allowed to finally eat by mouth for the first time. I couldn’t have asked for a better Mother’s Day present. The nurses said not to get too excited; that it would be hard for him to breastfeed and we’d probably be there another month or so. That was not the case with Mr. Finnegan. He took off eating and we were discharged 5 days later. He left the hospital weighing 6 lbs, 10 oz, and now is over 14 lbs. I love going to visit and showing off Finnegan. The staff and the volunteers are so amazing and you can tell they truly love their jobs. Without the Ronald McDonald House, it wouldn’t have been possible for me to have the 24-hour access to my baby. Being with him all the time, I feel it helped him develop and grow into the strong boy he is today.
Finnegan White
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Thank You
On behalf of the thousands of children and their families whose lives are touched by our Ronald McDonald Houses and the Tooth Truck (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile), we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our generous supporters. The following pages include contributor names for gifts received from July 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014, as well as the 2013 Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC and GRIN ACTION CLASSIC. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please let us know by calling 417-875-3503.
RMHC Fund (UNRESTRICTED FUND FOR ALL PROGRAMS)
Major Cash Donations
Clear Channel Radio Roy & Terri Libel McDonald’s Heartland Region McDonald’s Ozark Co-op RMHC Global
Cash Donations
Amazon Smile Foundation (2) Erica Bauer (3) Harold & Ireta Bolin Mark & Debbie Brueggemann Lestra Cameron Tim Cauley Betty Gouldsmith Crocker JP Morgan Chase Matching Gift & Volunteer Programs Terry & Lisa Langley Mr. & Mrs. Francis McGovern Andrew Punch Sapphire Vending, Inc., Dennis & Eileen Pegg George & Lou Ann Schifferdecker Heather Shortt (8) Bill Stovall Michelle Younger
Memorial Contributions
Wyatt Forbes by Levi & Stephanie Forbes David & Grace Ray Thomas & Sue Ann Layman Paul & Martina Plavnick Robert & Mary Clair Cameron Kyle by Sherri Kyle Neal Gene Ledgerwood by Norma Lee Ledgerwood Joan D. Smith by Greg Campagna Betty Taylor by Patty Dennis Cory J. Wagoner by Scott Financial Services
Gifts of Tribute Matthew McMullen by Mary Selzo
25 Ways To Give Campaign MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS James & Pamela Gessler Ewing & Carol Gourley McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A.
Porter Chapel Church Brian & Rachel Witt, in honor of Cash Witt
2013 Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour
CONTRIBUTORS Jeffrey & Renee Abraham Harold & Mary Arents, in honor of Jayde Stewart David & Paula Baldridge Laura Beaver Jean Benson Glenn & Kim Childress, in honor of Dan & Ann Blankenship Judy Coble Jim & Joan Cologna, in memory of Joe Post Velma Cook Rita Cudworth, in memory of Richard Wallace Dr. Aaron Dannegger Decker & DeGood, PC Delta Roofing, Inc. Beth Denouden, designated donation for Ronald McDonad Houses Doug & Linda Duncan William & Barbara Easley Elkland Independent Methodist Church Dan & Jeanne Engle Brian Fogle Velma Ann Fotorny Josephine Gardner Nancy Gose, in memory of Donnelia T. Gose Regis & Ann Griesemer Bob & Laveta Houston Don Innes Frank Jeno Mertie Jones, in memory of Myrna Hauer Gary & Dale Keltz, in memory of Daniel Kinnard Barbara Krueger, designated for the Tooth Truck Gregory & Sharon Landolt William & Shirley Maddy, in memory of Joe Post Barbara Mahan (8) Marshall Family Dentistry Derwin & Rhoda Martin Sam Medley Larry & Eileen Meinsen George & Garnet Moran Jeremy Neely & Angela Whitesell Neoma Nettell Order of the Eastern Star – Hanson Chapter No. 22 James C. & Peggy Owens Patrick & Laura Patterson Pinnacle Sign Group, Inc. Sally Rae, designated for the Tooth Truck Rainbow Trout Ranch, Inc. Mary Jo Rainey Sheree Rogers & Ted Hank Darrel & Darlene Rue Charles Shaw Dr. John & Glenaris Sisco Helen Spellman Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Vansant Rick & Victoria Vasquez Dr. Mai Vo Wilbur & Vickie Washausen Jim & Ginny Westwick David & Donna Williams
PRESENTING SPONSOR Taylor-Martin Family of Companies LEADERSHIP SPONSOR BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC SUPPORTING SPONSORS 417 Magazine Chase Bank Hogan Land Title Kukes Design McCann Printing Phoenix Home Care Springfield First Community Bank The Villages at Wicklow FEATURED HOMES Dan & Mollie Jessen Ray & Judi Kern Marsh Family Dr. Nancy O’Reilly Neal & Kim Wood HOLIDAY TEA & REFRESHMENTS Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room Candy House Churchill Coffee Co. Gigi’s Cupcakes Victory Trade School TEACUP DESIGN BridgeBlue Sourcing Partners FEATURED DECORATORS Bella Baby DAZigns, Dee Zirschsky Dillard’s Department Store Final Touch Interiors, Marilyn Raines Gamble’s Gift Gallery Kim Hardin Interior Fashions, Jane Paul James Décor Obelisk Home TICKET OUTLETS Countryside Cottage Fleur Interior Architecture Gamble’s Gift Gallery Gifts from the Heart James Décor Obelisk Home Wickman’s Garden Village SILENT AUCTION DONORS 417 Bliss Massage Therapy 417 Magazine Valorie Albertini Arris Pizza Brian Asberry ATA Martial Arts Barnes & Noble Battlefield Lanes Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room Betsy’s Hallmark Big Whiskey’s Branson Imax Entertainment Complex Cake Pop Co. Children’s Orchard Congressman Billy Long DAZigns, Dee Zirschsky
To kick off Share a Heart Week, students from the local Farm Bureau chapter served a delicious lasagna lunch for families, staff, and other members of the community. The Farm Bureau hosts a luncheon at the House each year in February as part of Food Check-Out Week. Diaper Chick, Kim Rodden Dickerson Park Zoo Discovery Center of Springfield Essential Yoga Esthetiques Skincare Spa & Clinic Everything Kitchens Fleur Interior Architecture & Furnishings Florentina’s Adrianne Forster Gifts from the Heart Great American Cookie Co. Great Life Golf & Fitness GuildMaster Harem Boutique His & Hers Salon Ideal Image Jan’s Grooming School Jimm’s Steakhouse Jump Mania Mama Jean’s Natural Market Mercy Medical Spa Metro Appliances & More Nearly Famous Deli & Pasta House Noah’s Art Nu Essence Massage & Day Spa Panera Bread Plaza Shoe Store Liz Reeves Rib Crib Sac River Stables Sam’s Club-South Sapphire Vending, Inc. Schaffitzel’s Florist Silpada Designs, Patty Smulski Springfield Ballet Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics Center Sumits Hot Yoga Sunshine Dental Associates Taylor-Martin Family of Companies The Cup The Dutton’s The Kid’s Court The Light House Gallery
Thirty-One, Brooke Arnold Thompson Sales Torn Boutique University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Village Pottery Cafe Wickman’s Garden Village Wine Spot (4) $250 OBELISK HOME GIFT CARDS Taylor-Martin Companies & Obelisk Home CONTRIBUTORS Camp Barnabas CoxHealth Culpepper Place at Chesterfield Village Flower Merchant J. Howard Fisk Limousines Chris Louzader McDonald’s-S. Campbell Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Panera Bread River of Life Lutheran Church Seminole Baptist Church Springfield Striping & Sealing Sunshine Baptist Church VOLUNTEERS Alpha Delta Pi Johnny Anderson Ava Victory Academy Sharon Bankson Steve & Debbie Bingham Ken Coleman Sandy Emberton Debbie Freeman Gamma Sigma Sigma Phyllis Gossard & Friends Christi Gibson Shawn Gott Great Southern Bank Amy Grubaugh Gwen Hager David Hamm Teresa Jean
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Just Friends Kickapoo High School FBLA Emily Konrad Friends of Beth Marsh Adrienne McCoy Larry Meinsen Sandy Morris MSU-Pre-Med Society MSU-Pre-Occupational Therapy Club Ozark High School FBLA Donna Powers RMHC Volunteers Sigma Chi Kathryn Vicat Wyndham Vacation Resorts
2014 Volunteer Dinner DESIGNATED DONATIONS Brian Asberry Mark Brueggemann Doug Carter Scott Crise Dr. Aaron Dannegger Edmonds Dental Prosthetics Bob Fisher Jean Grabeel Wyatt Jenkins Brent Kembell Lisa Langley Terri Libel Dr. Christopher Meyer Sherri Murdaugh Seth Murray Angie Patrick Jud Poppen Donna Powers Tim Roth Dr. Howard Shayne
McDonald’s-(Kingsley) McDonald’s-(Lebanon) McDonald’s-(Lebanon #2) McDonald’s-(Marshfield) McDonald’s-(Monett) McDonald’s-(Mt. Vernon) McDonald’s-(Mtn. Grove) McDonald’s-(Mtn. Home) McDonald’s-(Mtn. Home McMart) McDonald’s-(Mtn. View) McDonald’s-(N. Glenstone) McDonald’s-(Nixa) McDonald’s-(Osage Beach) McDonald’s-(Ozark) McDonald’s-(Republic) McDonald’s-(Rogersville) McDonald’s-(Rolla) McDonald’s-(Rolla Hypoint) McDonald’s-(S. Campbell) McDonald’s-(S. Glenstone) McDonald’s-(S. National) McDonald’s-(Salem) McDonald’s-(Seymour) McDonald’s-(Sprfld-C65) McDonald’s-(Sprfld-K44) McDonald’s-(St. James) McDonald’s-(St. Robert) McDonald’s-(Strafford) McDonald’s-(Thayer) McDonald’s-(W. Battlefield) McDonald’s-(W. Sunshine) McDonald’s-(Waynesville) McDonald’s-(West Plains) McDonald’s-(West Plains-Porter) McDonald’s-(Willard) McDonald’s-(Willow Springs)
Community Donation Boxes Children’s Orchard
IN-KIND DONATIONS Staci Holland (3) Infused Catering/Event Center Josh Campbell Photography Debbie Kinser Chris Louzader Mindy Munoz Amber Price Rick Gilmore Rose & Associates Advertising RSVPaint Samuel Cedars Springfield Hot Glass Studio Kathryn Whitney Photography
Wishing Wells
McDonald’s Donation Boxes
(House near Cox South & House at Mercy Children’s Hospital)
McDonald’s-(Aurora) McDonald’s-(Ava) McDonald’s-(Battlefield & 65) McDonald’s-(Battlefield Mall) McDonald’s-(Battlefield) McDonald’s-(Berryville) McDonald’s-(Bolivar) McDonald’s-(Branson Hills) McDonald’s-(Branson Main) McDonald’s-(Branson West) McDonald’s-(Branson-248) McDonald’s-(Branson-76) McDonald’s-(Buffalo) McDonald’s-(Camdenton) McDonald’s-(Cassville) McDonald’s-(Chestnut) McDonald’s-(E. Sunshine) McDonald’s-(Eldorado Springs) McDonald’s-(Eureka Springs) McDonald’s-(Forsyth) McDonald’s-(Gassville) McDonald’s-(Harrison) McDonald’s-(Harrison North) McDonald’s-(Hollister) McDonald’s-(Houston) McDonald’s-(Independence) McDonald’s-(Kearney)
McDonald’s-(Battlefield Mall)
In-Kind Gifts
FileMaker Inc. McDonald’s Ozark Co-op Springfield Stamp & Engraving
Ronald McDonald House Program Major Cash Donations
Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter (2) Ashley Furniture Homestore Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. Battlefield Lanes Betsy’s Precious Pals Club Jim & Mariann Carrier (3) Charli Dawn Davis Benefit Motorcycle Ride Coca-Cola Company Extreme Sprints Racing Bob & Thresa Fisher’s 5th Annual Moonlight Cruise James & Priscilla Flanagan The Flinn Family Food 4 Less Freistatt LIONS Club David & Kimberly Hamm (2) John Q. Hammons Foundation, 2013 Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper Jordan Harper
Tony Hawn Kohl’s Cares for Kids (6) Dr. Roy & Terri Libel (2) Lynn Street Baptist Church Marshfield Optimist Club James & Kathy McIntyre The New Image Trust, Carter Wrinkle Jr. O’Reilly Auto Parts Porter Chapel Church Queen City Fraternal Order of Eagles 3934 Auxiliary Micah Scott (2) Sertoma Club of Springfield, designated for Happy Wheels Program Sorenson Communications David & Bailey Svensen Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Cash Donations
A to Z Party Rentals (2) Joel Acevedo Colby Allen Gail Allen Michael & Jill Allen Alpha Delta Kappa-PSI Chapter Lucie Amberg AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Department of Missouri Anonymous Gary & Susan Anthony Antioch United Methodist Church Antioch United Methodist Church-SOS Class Ash Grove United MethodistPresbyterian Church Ashley Furniture Homestore (2) AT&T Employee Giving Campaign AutoZone Cayton Baker Rodney & Stacy Bale Ken Barnes Chris Bassett Kalee Beal Ephraim Bell & Julie Frye David & Nicole Beltz Owen Benson & Susie Boatright Robert & Carolyn Bishop Tonya Blevins Linda Borden Kelly Boswell Boyd Aluminum Belva Brewer Jason & Lesley Brigman Karen Brockgreitens Bumblebee Racing Doug Carter (2) Christi Castonguay Suzanne Champitto Frances Chappell Classic Chevy Club of Springfield Evelyn Close Jerry Cornelius Countryside Cottage Jory Cox David & Kathryn Craig (5) Justin & Tristin Dampier Roxanne Darnell Jared Delzell Ingrid Denney Katelyn Dorsey Michael Doss On behalf of Isabel Duff by LaVonna Anderson Doris Eastland Donna Eggert Jane Eliff Elkland Christian Church Diane Epke Deborah Evans Ray Evans Extreme Sprints Racing Albert Fabbri Faith Baptist Church, Lebanon First Christian Church of Ash Grove
Jan Ricketts (left) and Vivian Carissimo, better known as Mrs. C, knew each other LONG before they started volunteering at the House near Cox South. They both started volunteering for different reasons, but asked to volunteer on the same shift so that they could stay connected. Together, they have contributed over 3,606 hours and 32 years of service to the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. First Federal Bank (2) Jennifer Fischer (3) Forest Institute of Professional Psychology Jason Foster Freedom of Road Riders Local 30 Valery Gallagher Tracie Gibson Glendale High School (2) Shelley Glenn Goodsearch Brian Gorden (2) James & Betty Gordon Jean Grabeel Douglas Graf Terry & Laurie Graham GRC Wireless, Inc. Steven Greer & Christina HaysGreer Shannon Gronniger & Family Chuck & Connie Guy Kristin Guzik & Joe Morgan David Hagen David & Annette Hall Tracy & Melissa Hall Hampton’s Greenhouse & Pumpkin Patch (2) Lynne Haney Andrew & Angela Hardy James & Dorothy Harlan Brian Harris Joshua Hartley Janet Hawkins William & Janeicka Hays Kevin Hendricks Leslie Henrichs Wilver Hernandez Danny Hicks & Tara Edwards Robert, Serena & Dalton Hicks Staci Holland Carl Honeycutt Hoogstraet Family Joy Howerton Larry & Amanda Hurley Kristen Inman Angela Innes Mark Isom Homa & Iraj Jahanian (2) Michael Jarrell JDP Management Company, Inc. (3) Derrick & Sonya Johnson
Sara Johnson Sarah Johnson (4) Lucinda Jones Daniel & Kelly Kemper Michael & Michelle Kerr Kimberlee Kessinger-Isaacs The Koehn Family Friend of The Krusen Family Raymond Kuntz & Lacey Wake Joe & Layne LaBarge Leo & Mary Lady (2) Lois Laemle Michael & Kimberly Lasley Joyce Lathrop Parker & Bently Lawson Gene & Betty Laytham Eric & Desirea Legler Emma Little, with Fairview Baptist Church Josh & Tiffany Long Paula Mabary Charles & Diana Mahaffey Albert & Candace Malone Virgil & Jennifer March Marshfield Christian Church Chris & Ashley Markum Mike Marshall Brittany Martin Michael Masters & Randi Keefe Sharon Matthews Melynda Mattos Travis & Sarah McConnaughy Christina McFerrand Stephanie McGaha Deidre McGee William Meldin Rhonda Mercer Eric & Heather Meyers Claudine Miller Robert & Tonya Miller The Morissey Law Firm Sherri Murdaugh My Tribute Gift Foundation Michael, Renee & Myleigh Neill Darlene Neugebauer Eugene Niekamp Nixa General Baptist Church (2) Debra Noble Robin Norris Angelica Ocampo Order of the Eastern Star-West Plains Chapter
LoveLetter • Fall 2014 Brenda Owen Ozark Wanderers RV Club Joshua & Hannah Palmer Teresa Parnell William Parrot Greta, Graysen & Cole Patten Steve & Marita Pemberton Jason & Holly Percival Ray Pettigrew Jennifer Pigg Nick & Angie Pingry (2) April Pollard Jud Poppen (2) Grace Rains (2) Brian & Anna Rairdon Paul Randolph The Rapert Family Stacy Reed & Family Robert & Lisa Reines (2) Nancy Reynolds Rotary Club of Nixa, designated for Happy Wheels Program Adam & Leo Roth (2) Tim & Shannon Roth Jim & Laura Rowe (13) Michael & Kelly Samuel Sanford & Associates (13) Amos & Margaret Schwartz Sam Schwartz Jennifer Shaffer Amanda Shanks Shannon & Associates, Shannon Mays Cody Shelton Tina Shirley Emily Simpson Steven & Shawna Smith Southern Belle’s Grandmothers Club Robert Sperberg Springfield Lutheran School 1st Grade Class St. Andrews Presbyterian Church David & Kellie Stephenson Gina Stienert Bill Stovall The Stein Family (2) Heather Stratton Jason Swain Kelli Sykes Dorothy Tamarah Charlie & Alyssa Thompson The Thurman Family Martha Tucker Jennifer Tullos Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Vansant (3) Steven Vaught Robert & Gena Vick (11) Randy Vogts Troy Wade Teresa Walker Frederick & Judy Wallmark Larry & Jacqué Walton Tabitha Waltrip Wanda Gray Elementary School Paul Wannenmacher Ronnie Warren Neal Weaver & Family
Judy Weekley Tiffany Welch Crystal White Reese Whitt (2) Matt & Stephanie Willbanks Franklin & Margie Williams Sonja Williams Vickie Williams Debra Wilson (2) Richard & Celinda Wilt Jeanne Worsham Jesse Wright Nancy Wright Wyndham Vacation Resorts (2) Xcel Energy Tolk Station Plant Abby Young
Memorial Contributions
J.T. Atkinson by Jack & Marianna Cotten (13) Larry Atwood by Tom & Juliette Kissee Robert Beck by Francis & Rae O’Rourke Tom Becksvoort by Celia Melia
David Davenport by Polly & Sally Copper
Leo Little by Tom & Juliette Kissee
Judy Dixon by Jim & Barbara Cook
Porky-Bo & Gary McAlister by Jo McAlister
Josephine Dotson by IWX Motorfreight
Josephine Bales McClain by Elliott, Cara & Melody Young
Wyatt Forbes by Marshfield High School
Mickey McVay by Judy Weekley
Myrna Hauer by AJ Muncy
Mary Beth Menzler by Charles & Louise Simmons
Charles & Jackie Hawkins by Dale & Maxie Jackson
Josie Mondy by Jim & Judy Mondy
Melanie Hays by Bruce Hays
Maxine Moret by Charles & Patty Squires
Royce Henley by Mr. & Mrs. William S. Lippy Jr.
Anna Loree (Tilson) Morris by Jim & Barbara Cook
Robert Henry Holloway by Joe & Jennifer Harris Richard L. Horton Sr. Bob & Laveta Houston Wilma Hunt by IWX Motorfreight
Mary Behl by LaNee Reynold
Brian Dean Ingalsbe by Jim & Barbara Cook
Virginia Boudreau by VFW Auxiliary Post 1894
Bonny Jones by Chip & Teresa McGeehan
Phil Broyles by Ron, Nancy & Andrew Cardin Linda Douglass
Sandra Kay Jones by Steve & Cindy Lines
Bob Bryant by Delores James Danny Cardin by Ron, Nancy & Andrew Cardin Jerald Carr by Karen Martin Ella Marie Clines by Lawrence & Debbie Davis Clayton & Bonnie Keller Steve & Marita Pemberton Valeta Crawford by Rex & Patty Donley Andrew & Jane Elder Francis Creed by Brenda McPhail Lois Crews by Frank & Sandra Berrier Brett Crewse by Wanda Johnson
Wilma Ruth Lemons by Rita Cudworth Lora Leroy by Manuel & Geneva Freeman Debra Lewis by Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc. Matt & Beth Bedinghaus Gary & Teresa Curtis Dylan & Evelyn Detrick Eric & Janet McClure Ozark Bank Eric Piel Richardson Enterprises Michael & Carolyn Sapp Robert & Deana Schermer Richard & Tammie Seiferd Eula Shobe Southern Hills Baptist Church Gregory & Martha Swick Beth Taylor Gregory & Lisa Tigges Jerry & Norma Tolbert Nancy Wheeler Mitchell Norma Wheeler Nickie Wrenn
Matthew Myears by Lori Fite Matthew Myears by Dr. Don & Karen Myears C.H. Myers Jr. by Delores James Ruth Myers by Dona Baucom Cottage Veterinary Hospital, The Pfander Family Wendell & Louise Hillhouse Rosemary McMasters Brian Schmitt Mary Anna Pflug by Larry & Misty Brown Coldwell Banker-Vanguard Realtors Lawrence & Debbie Davis Davis, Lynn & Moots, P.C. Sean & Heather Denham Cecelia Fisher Thomas Herrstrom Judy Huntsman McDonald Dale Pflug Ridgecrest Baptist Church Jeffrey & Shannon Spooneybarger Lester & Donna Taylor & Family John & Karen Thiele Dr. Dean Bill Pirnack by Jim & Barbara Cook Austin Plumlee by David & Betty Scovell Kinsey Poindexter by Brenda McPhail Marianne Squires Preece by Patty, Steven, Jim & Susan Squires Frances Purciarele by Radis & Reta Smith Tucker Redfern by David & Rosario Kowalski Carl Redburn by Jim & Barbara Cook
The Missouri State Fraternity and Sorority community selected the Ronald McDonald House as one of their benefitting charities during Greek Week competition. The students donated over 5,000 cleaning supply items that took over 12 carloads to deliver to the House. Amazing!
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Rex Shaffer by Jan Dooly Terry & Lisa Langley Mr. Bruce Simpson by Joseph & Lesa Rothgeb Joan Derrough Smith by James & Norma Bugg Karen Colson Martha Crotts Ron & Dona Elkins Tom & Susan Essman Sue Gammon Mr. & Mrs. Marcelian Gautreaux Clayton & Bonnie Keller Tim & Debbie Kinser The McCann Family Kelley & Nancy McKenzie Jim & Joan Moseley Queen City Sertoma Club Art & Ruth Ann White Judy Wickersham, Rebecca Giboney, Becky Hogan & Annette Hall Joan Derrough Smith & Robert Smith by Dr. Lisa Castleman Charles & Patty Squires Daniel Joseph Snook, Jr. by Grace Community Worship Center Nixa Early Learning Center Charles Roe & Melissa Fraley Joy Spencer by Butch & Barbara Stark Jim Sullivan by Cassville Women’s Golf Association Allyson Grace Whitaker by Julie Pappenfort Carrie Womack by Jim & Barbara Cook Marc Vaini & Andi Hilburn-Vaini Lacey Wright by James & Roberta Leonard
Gifts of Tribute
Tom & Ann Anderson by Tom & Nancy Anderson Chris & Jamie Aton Jason & Leah Wise Joe & Brittany Wise Doug & Barbie Combe Joe & Wanda Wise Greg & Becky Henslee Ken Shank by Bill & Andi Wise Beverley Barnes by Donald & Mary Cupps Ethan Batson by Brian & Laura Batson Bradley & Jeanene Gerhardt Kathy Travers Michelle Beebe by Lyle & Patricia Beebe
Larry Roberts by Rita Cudworth
Mrs. Vivian Carissimo by Her Children, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren
Carol Ross by Robert & Suzanne Israel
Charles Clinard by Terry & Donna Cook
Charles Rush by Dr. Bernard & Regina Griesemer
Evelyn Close by Jacqueline Naylor
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Vincent Davis by Jim Davis Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Goswick, Jessica, Elyssa & Logan Mr. & Mrs. David Goswick, Elijah Marcia Goswick Mr. & Mrs. Todd Broadwater, Joseph & Paige Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Palton, Makayli & Mahlia Mr. Brian Monahan, Charis Tippert & Lydie Mae Mr. Wesley Allen by Ernest Goswick Jaisa Green by Grace Rains Chris & Jill Griesbaum by Bob & Linda Reynolds Natalie Hays by Sean & Lisa Cox Alex & Andrea Hays Kadyn Hopkins by Jackie John Lucy Hubbell by Charles & Susie Williams Ron & Donna Jenkins & Family by Gary & Lynne Ludlam & Family Meghan Kennon by Sonya Harrington Gary & Joy McEndree by Alicia Coppedge Chip & Teresa McGeehan by Jim & Joan Cologna Sharon Miller by Loren & Nancy Broaddus Jerry & Kitty Mackey Lady Mustangs by Janice Latham Dr. Brad & Christine Newberry by Lauren Wilson Gabriella Schinkel by Linda Schinkel & Family Amos Schwartz by Chris Schwartz Bailey Shaw & David Svensen by Terry & Kim Booth Amy Grubaugh Sandy Morris Kimberly Mueller Donna Shaw Alana Svensen (2) Clayten Smith by Sandy & Danny Smith, Sr. Jaxon Sponsler by Billy & Heather Sponsler Luke & Lucy Transeau by Cy & Tricia Murray Tiana “Peeka” Traver by Mary Jo Augustine Carl & Clara Vahldick by Larry & Paula Glossip
Gifts of Stock
Robert & Barbara Cohn
Underwritten Guest Room Fees Shannon Gronniger (3) Tery Powell Mike Sanders Tonya & Adam Skyles
2013 Annual Campaign ADOPT FAMILY ROOM AT HOUSE NEAR COX FOR A YEAR A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry ADOPT ASSISTANT MANAGERS QUARTERS-MERCY FOR A YEAR A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry ADOPT A BEDROOM FOR A YEAR A Special Guardian Angel David O’Reilly MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS Brian Asberry Bonnie Atteberry Robert & Tina Barnes Evelyn Close, in honor of Dale & Jacqueline Naylo, Carl & Julie Ellis, and Allen Cunningham Commerce Bank of Springfield Bill & Virginia Darr Donna Powers State Beauty Supply South David & Karen Taylor Mark & Suzanne Vert ADOPT A BEDROOM FOR A QUARTER Larry & Cynthia Clark Dr. Marla J. Floyd, in memory of Betty W. Floyd, R.N. Robert & Suzanne Israel, in memory of Ralph & Dulcie Israel and Paul & Lois Campbell Mark Ringenberg, in memory of John Ringenberg Dr. Peter & Heather Trinca ADOPT A BEDROOM FOR A MONTH Jeffrey & Renee Abraham Barney’s Supply Company Ken & Tracy Coleman Charles & Sue Howell, in memory of Brian Howell Don & Chris Louzader Irma McCaskill, in memory of David Farnum Kelly & Nancy McKenzie Larry & Eileen Meinsen Steven & Sandi Nau Ken & Carol Rogers Mary Kay Ross Margaret (Peggy) Roth Pete Sumners, in memory E.B. & Sammie Sumners David & Donna Williams ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR ONE MONTH Dan & Lisa Blumenstock, in memory of Dwayne Blumenstock ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR TWO WEEKS S & E Construction, LLC, in honor of Eli & Brody Applegate
ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR TWO NIGHTS Julie Clark, in honor of Elliott Paul Punch Gary Ferdig ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR ONE NIGHT Sean & Cindy Balisle Pat & Harlene Bramer, in honor of Curt & Mary Mottesheard Bulington Womens Fellowship Bob & Carolyn Bumberry William & Barbara Easley David Farr, in memory of Susan M. Farr Arthur & Becky Farris Brian & Renee Fogle, in honor of Bonnie Keller Dennis & Sharon Gillham Pat Haas, in memory of Kristine N. Haas Terry & Mary Heasty, in honor of Marek & Blakely Thomas David & Shirley Hutchison Casen Long Rex & Jeanie Maples Bruce, Patti, Mari & Nikki Moore Dorothy Moore John & Anna Owens, in memory of Juanita Milne Barbara Presley, in memory of Dr. Jack Vinyard Barbara & Jack Searcy Thomas & Mary Jo Staley Paul & Judee Steward, in memory of Nathanael James Bruner Tommy & Patricia Taylor Edwin & Mildred Toalson Carolyn Joan Thornhill Chris & Emily Truscott, in memory of Harloe Brooke Truscott Bob & Kathie Wehner Robert & Suzanne White Wildwood Antique Mall Cecil & Katherine Wormington, in honor of Connor Smith Nancy Wright Sally Yost CONTRIBUTORS Annie Kay’s Keepsakes Anonymous, in memory of Wilma Peck Anonymous, in honor of TJ Slocum Don & Betts Baker James & Barbara Baker, in memory of McKinley Poindexter Dona Baucom, in memory of Ruth Myers Darrel & Susan Bearden Dr. William & RoAnne Brell Trent & Geraldina Broomfield Mary Ellen & Steve Browne Pamela Brustrom Dennis Budd Judy Coble, in honor of Abbigail Buresh Gary & Leta Coffey Jim & Joan Cologna, in honor of Chip & Teresa McGeehan Mary Cook Jack & Marianna Cotton, in memory of J.T. Atkinson Larry & Vickie Darrow Edwin & Carol Davis Kenny & Judie Deane Lizabeth Dunn, in honor of Jeanie Pickering Carolyn Dyer Doris Eastland Gale & Becky Edwards Edward & Susan Evers, in memory of Josh & Jordan Floyd and Mike Evers
Denise Ferrin Velma Ann Fotorny Larry & Paula Glossip James & Betty Gordon Pat & Fran Gorman Nancy Gose, in memory of Don & Donnie Gose Larry & Mary Jane Grinstead Amy & Tom Grubaugh Diane Haas Matthew Harrison Jerry & Pat Hood, in honor of Joe & Martha Bartelsmeyer Bob & Laveta Houston, in memory of Tressia LuAnn Houston Ingram Enterprises Judith Johnson Tim & Janet Johnson Marie Johnston Kappa Kappa Iota – Alpha Chapter, in memory of Lucille Soper Robert & Barbara Kipfer Randy & Kathy Kirby, in honor of Austin Henson Paul & Dyanne Kirk Emmett & Stella Klinkerman Gregory & Sharon Landolt Kevin & Gina Little Joyce Lowe Virginia Mais Mac & Helen McCartney, in honor of Tom Finnie Gary & Sara McCrackin, in honor of Jacob McCrackin Brad & Serena McGinley, in memory of Heath McGinley Kenneth & Susanne Miller Steve & Paula Montgomery Paul & Lila Murdock, in memory of Josiah David Menke Adil & Vicki Na’ayem, in honor of the Child Life Dept. at Mercy Children’s Hospital Mark & Angie Patrick, in memory of Mary Anna Pflug Craig & Lea Pilger John & Carla Potter Rowdey & Hadley Pyle Cecil & Mary Lou Rough Shumaker Farms, Keith Shumaker Theresa Smith Springfield Area Legal Support Professionals Brad & Julie Squires (2) Betty Stoll, in honor of Halyn Stoll Ann & Joe Swink Chuck Tice Bob Wehner Jim & Ginny Westwick Bob & Debbie Williams Carl A. Wilson Sandra (Cookie) Witt, in memory of Jerry Witt Worldwide Aircraft Services, Timothy Kallenberger Thelma May Yandell Sheila Ziegelbein
2014 Share A Heart Campaign PRESENTING SPONSORS McDonald’s of the Ozarks Youngblood Auto Group LEADERSHIP SPONSOR Great Southern Bank CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS CoxHealth KTTS Radio KY3 McCann Printing Mid-Am Metal Forming
Hunter Richards from Field Elementary selected the Ronald McDonald House for her action plan for school. She researched our mission and programs then raised awareness with her fellow classmates on how they can help by collecting pop tabs. Funds from the collected pop tabs benefit the Family Fund, which is used to help families with immediate personal needs. CONTRIBUTORS Thousands and Thousands of McDonald’s Customers Aim High Inc. American Legion Post 43 House Committee Anonymous Stephen & Susan Armstrong Brian Asberry Ed Barrett Battlefield Lanes Johnnie & Carolyn Birdsell Randy & Maria Bryant Jack & Judy Casner The CATO Corporation Robert & Edna Christiansen Eleven Point Rural Fire Dept. Linda Fairweather & Carl Donica David & Betty Fraley Juliana Goodwin Chad & Whitney Griffin Glenda Harley Henderson Heating & Cooling Co. Jeff & Francie Johnson Gene & Teresa Jones Clayton & Bonnie Keller Lindsay Chevrolet Megan May McCann Printing Kelley & Nancy McKenzie Helen Miles Mid-Missouri Credit Union James & Wannetta Moyers The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. REM Food Mart, LLC Sam Alexander Pharmacy SC Seasoning Company, Inc. Casey & Angela Shadel Justin Shadel Steven Sparkman James Sprott Sasha Steele
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For Nurses Appreciation Week in May, the Ronald McDonald Houses and Tooth Truck delivered over 500 “Thanks a Latte” packages to the hospitals and school nurses. We wanted to make sure all of the nurses know how much we appreciate all they do for our children and families. Stringbeans Childcare Stryker Orthodontics Sumits Hot Yoga James & Candace Trogolo Uptown 20 Janice Waranch Patsy Watts James & Clair Welch Jeanette Williams Wyndham Vacation Resorts MAYORS PROCLAIMING “RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WEEK” Mayor Lyle Anderson of Lebanon, MO Mayor Dale Bailey of Seymour, MO Mayor Linda Barton of Aurora, MO Mayor Jeff Braim of Gassville, AR Mayor Gary Brown of Salem, MO Mayor Brian Buckner of Republic, MO Mayor Barbara Carroll of Marshfield, MO Mayor Sam Clifton of Nixa, MO Mayor Jack Cole of Rogersville, MO Mayor Delbert Crewse of Mountain Grove, MO Mayor Jeff Crockett of Harrison, AR Mayor David Eden of Mt. Vernon, MO Mayor Wendell Forshee of Willard, MO Mayor Luge Hardman of Waynesville, MO Acting Mayor Debra Hickey of Battlefield, MO Mayor John T. Howard II of Forsyth, MO Mayor Williams Jenks III of Rolla, MO Mayor Susan Krieger of Strafford, MO Mayor Eddie Maggard of Ava, MO
Mayor Tim McKinney of Berryville, AR Mayor John D. McNabb of Camdenton, MO Mayor Shane Nelson of Ozark, MO Mayor Jim Orr of Monett, MO Mayor David Osmon of Mountain Home, AR Mayor Jack Pahlmann of West Plains, MO Mayor Raeanne Presley of Branson, MO Mayor Patrick Reed of Mtn. View, MO Mayor George Sanders of St. Robert, MO Mayor Bill Shively of Cassville, MO Mayor Jeff Stafford of Buffalo, MO Mayor Bob Stephens of Springfield, MO Mayor David Tate of Hollister, MO Mayor Brad True of El Dorado Springs, MO Mayor Merle Williams of Thayer, MO Mayor Dennis Wilson of St. James, MO SHARE A HEART FAMILIES Alliana’s Family The Barry Family The Batson Family The Berry Family The Bettley Family The Burden Family The Delk Family The Eshleman Family The Gossett Family The Hart Family The Heath Family The Jackson-Cackley Family The Jones Family The Lawson Family The Montgomery Family The Nena Family The Pettigrew Family The Reece-Kramer Family The Shannon Family The Snow Family The Strafford Family The Wendel Family The Wright Family
2014 Taste of Adventure BENEFITTING RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE & SW MO FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES PEAK SPONSORS Anonymous Integrity Home Care KOLR 10/KOZL Mercy The Team CHECKPOINT SPONSORS 104.1 KSGF Springfield’s News Talk Cold Stone Creamery Elephant & Castle Fine Arms Empire Bank Hy-Vee Millwood Golf & Racquet Club Missouri Hunting & Outdoor Adventures R C Sales Satori Adventures & Expeditions The Charlie O’Reilly Family TRAILHEAD SPONSORS 417 Guns Ashley Furniture HomeStore
Barker Phillips Jackson Gary & Anne Beets Gene & Janet Bell Mediacom Price Cutter Sound of Freedom USA Southwest Airlines Trust Company of the Ozarks TABLE SPONSORS Ashley Furniture HomeStore Dr. Everett Beguin Gene & Janet Bell Dan & Susan Carter Dr. John Cisna Ferrell Duncan Clinic Med-Pay, Gordon Kinne Price Cutter Tom Rankin Redeemed Music & Books, Bill Link Second Baptist Church Howard Stancer Trust Company of the Ozarks Rick Waggoner CONTRIBUTORS Allstar Limo Service Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter Al Vorst Electric Andy Benes Aviary Café & Creperie Bass Pro Catalog Outlet Batteries Plus Bulbs Battlefield Lanes Baymont Inn & Suites-Branson Beaver Creek Elk & Cattle Ranch Big Whiskey’s BMAX Buffalo View Ranch Dan & Gwyn Burns Chef Chadwick Isom Chrishan Park Class Act Salon CrossBreed Holsters, LLC Cruisin’ 66 Cycles D’Arpino’s Italian Cafe Dawt Mill Resort Development Center of the Ozarks Dining By Design DiVentures Dixie Stampede Do Outdoors, Inc Doc Holliday General Store Drury University-Summit Group Furniture Factory Outlet Flying Feathers Fremont Hills Country Club Gelven Florist GEO Adventures Godfather’s Pizza GuildMaster Pat & Patty Gruber David & Kimberly Hamm Harter House Hickory Hills Country Club Highland Springs Country Club Hometown Furniture Horrmann Meats & Farmer’s Market James River Outfitters Jim Roger’s Fly Fishing School Kayak Branson Clayton & Bonnie Keller Dr. John Kent Larson Farm & Home Lawrence Photo & Video Linda’s Flowers Lowe’s (Ozark) MasterBuilt McCann Printing McDaniel Furs McDonald’s-S. Campbell McSalty’s Meeks Merry Maids
Metro Appliances & More Metropolitan Grill Michael Englemeyer’s Great Outdoors Studios Marvin Mitchell Molly Jogger Obelisk Home Oldfield Packing O’Reilly Hospitality Management O’Reilly Auto Parts Orschlen’s Farm & Home SupplyOzark Outasight Golf – Dan Boever Ozark Adventures Ozark Mountain Trading Co Ozark RV Resort on Table Rock Lake Ozark Shooters Ozark’s Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Panera Bread Pappo’s Pizza Paradise Adventure Company Pasta Express Penn Station Pinnacle Sign Group Price Cutter Race Brothers Farm Supply Reflections Taxidermy Rick’s Automotive Rockbridge Trout Ranch S & H Farm Supply Sapphire Vending, Inc., Dennis & Eileen Pegg Silver Dollar City Sho-Me Reloading Supply Showboat Branson Belle Springfield Cardinals Springfield Leather Springfield Metro McDonald’s Spa Salubrious Stancer Designs Southwest Baptist University Springfield 11 & IMAX Subway, Ken & Michele Straus Tanger Outlets Target Taylor Marble The Keeter Center The River Fitness Center Triad Graphics Twilight Grille Twin Oaks Country Club Walmart Wehrenberg Campbell 16 Wilderness Outfitters Krista Young, Redstone Spa & Salon AUCTIONEER Nick Sanders ANNOUNCERS Nick Reed Tom Trtan MUSIC Lonesome Hollow Band IDENTITY & PRINT MATERIALS The Team, Inc. EVENT CASH DONATIONS Allstar Limo Service, Rick Gerard Fred Bryant Bruce & Susan Crawford Bobby Crockett Jose Dominguez Pat & Patricia Gruber Trish Hopkins Greg & Kim Horton Josh & Amanda Jones Med-Pay, Gordon Kinne Chris Louzader Russell & Susan Mauldin David & Janice Meier John & Susan Mihalevich Mitchell Farm & Construction William & Julie Moore Teresa Olsen
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Mary Oosterhuis Nancy Probstfeld Tom Rankin Joseph & Martha Rogers Tim Roth Crystal Shoults Kenneth & Bobbi Anne Terry Rick Waggoner
In-Kind Gifts
2nd Street Coffee Elizabeth Abbott Andra Adams Advantage Waypoint AECI Karis Agnew Aire-Master of America, Inc. All About Trees Jasmine Allen Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter Ashley Ambrose (2) American Turf Johnny & Voletta Anderson (7) Angels Sending Hope (11) Anonymous Aquarium Consultants (13) Aramark Uniform Arbor Suites Architectural Imageworks (2) Arctic Refrigeration Brian Asberry Ashley Furniture HomeStore Mary Jo Ashmore ATA Martial Arts Dana Atkinson Steve & Jill Babbitt Vera Backman (4) Bahå’i Youth Group (2) Ron & Paula Baird Carol Ball (2) Brittany Balloun (6) BancorpSouth-Human Resources Bass Pro Shops-Legal Department Brian & Laura Batson, in honor of Ethan Batson Christina Batson (4) Sarra Bauer Bruce & Pam Baumgardner Joan Baxter (2) Kalee Beal Beamon Family Bears & Babies Bed & Breakfast Project (6) Glenda Beasley (3) Sheri & Norman Bell (3) Danae Belt Kristen Bergman & Family Pam Betz Big Brothers Big Sisters Alisha Bigley Billings United Methodist ChurchHis Kids (2) Marcee Binder & Marsha Carter, in memory of Billy Carter Binswanger Glass (2) Clara Bishop Lanette Blevins David & Louise Blumenstock Bolivar High School-National Honor Society Bette & Mike Bonjour (2) Terry & Kim Booth Boyd Aluminum Dana Brazeal Breadsmith (4) Junior & Joyce Brixey (6) Brownsberger’s Aire Serv of Springfield Paula Buechler Bull’s Trophy House/Banners & Brainstorms Larry & Lynn Burk (2) Thad & Emily Burks Burlington Women’s Fellowship Amy Byrd C Company 58th Trans Battalion (3)
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Tom & Rachel Caddell Mark Campbell Nicole Campbell Shannon Campbell Jacinda Canfield (2) Capital Lending Cards for Hospitalized Kids Cargill McDonald’s Business Unit Dr. Carlile’s Office Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, P.C. Nicholas & Margo Carney (3) Debbie Carpenter Florence Casady Ronnie Cave Celebrate & Connect Group (2) Nicole & Arianna Cenedese Cindy Chadd Deborah Chadwick Champion Athletes of the Ozarks Children’s Orchard John & Diandra Christy Church of God Ministry Church of Jesus Christ of LDSBruner, MO Church of Jesus Christ of LDSRepublic Ward (2) City of Springfield Ruth Ann Clark (3) Vickie Clark Clever United Methodist Church (2) PJ Cole ConKerr Cancer (2) Connie’s Critters Diane Coon (2) Jan Copeland Heather Cottle-Dillon (2) Courageous Church (3) Courageous Church-iServe Small Group Covenant Presbyterian Church Cox Family Hubert & Frances Cox CoxHealth-Engineering Department (2) CoxHealth Network (2) CoxHealth Young Professionals Doug & Celeste Cramer Dwaine Crigger Crossfit RTB Culligan of Springfield (26) Trish, Karen & Amber Cunningham, in memory of Annie McKelvie Colleen Cutbirth CWP-LIFT Group (2) Gail Cyr DAV Chapter 55 (3) Cameron & Letha Dearborn (2) Kim Deffenbaugh Rachel Delargy, in memory of Lacey Wright DeLong Plumbing (2) Debra DePinto Disney Store-Branson Drury University-Summit Group (5) DS Design (3) East Sunshine Church of Christ (2) Eastern Gate Freewill Baptist Church Eat, Talk, Contribute Rhonda Edie Edward’s Grocery El Dorado Springs Elementary Student Council Sandy Emberton Al & Becky Emerine (4) Employee Benefit Design Jeanne Engle Enterprise Laundry (25) Victoria Erickson & Family Executive Conference Center Fair Grove Elementary Faith Baptist Church-Lebanon (2) Jonathan Fann
Fazoli’s Restaurant Laurie Feick (3) FedEx Office Fellers Food Service Equipment Ferguson Sisters & Family Wayne & Joan Finger Firehouse Subs Five Pound Apparel Britany Fleetwood Maggie & Nici Flinn (9) Dr. Marla Floyd Levi & Stephanie Forbes Velma Ann Fotorny Wilma Frazier Freedom’s Rest Zack Fry GameStop (2) Garden Adventures Nursery Gargus Family Dawson Garrison Avery, Aden & Heidi Gaulding Al & Lauri Gautieri Georgia Pacific Corporation (3) Todd & Donnetta Ghys Judy Gibson (2) Gigi’s Cupcakes (3) Girl Scouts of MO Heartland Troop #70632 Girl Scout Troop #10418 Girl Scout Troop #10924 Girl Scout Troop #60016 (2) Girl Scout Troop #70481 Girl Scout Troop #70908 Glendale High School-Girls Basketball Team Glendale High School-Girls Swim Team Goddard Family Jim & Elaine Gold (2) Amanda Gooch William & Julie Gower Brody Graves Great Southern Bank Gresham & Associates Cory & Katelyn Grider, in memory of Adalynn Grider Jeff Grieve & Family Shannon Gronniger & Family (2) Bernie & Linda Grubaugh Chuck & Connie Guy (3) Jacque Haik Hampton Inn (2) Mary Hampton Hands with Hearts Chris Hanna (2) Brett Hanning & Shiann Shelton Heather Hansgen & Lloyd Koontz Nanci Hargis & Marylin Ridenhour Brenda Hargrove, in honor of Robinson Family Greg & Barbara Harrell (2) John & Sheri Hart (2) John Hartgraves, in honor of Kathryn Hartgraves (2) Bill & Brenda Havens (2) Tony Hawn Bruce Hays (2) Kaila & Karlee Haymes & Family (3) Hazel’s Flowers Junior Henry Marquita Hernandez Hickory Hills Elementary School PTA Highway Church of the Nazarene Hip Chick Boutique Cameo Hoeme Daniel & Erin Holland Staci Holland (12) Joyce Holm April Holman Joseph Holt Marilyn Holtkamp Trudy Holtkamp (4) Home Depot Hope Lutheran Church Doris Hottinger (2)
Ann Howard & Jacob, Luke & Will Sharp (4) Cheryl Hudson Hudson’s Supermarket Hy-Vee Charlie & Frances Iglio (2) Immaculate Conception School (2) Mike & Barbara Ingram Brian Izdepski Jack’s Nursery Betty Jaeger James Décor’ James River Life Group JCPenney Nicole Jenanian Sutton Jenkins Jessie Rees Foundation (2) Jimmy John’s Katie & Kyler Johnson (2) Gayleen Jones (2) Lora Jordan Doris Jorgensen Kay Chemical, an Ecolab Co. (2) Loren & Ethan Kelly Meredith Kelton Maryjo Kerringer (2) Keurig, Inc. (2) Hallie Kilavos Judith Kimmons (2) Alton King & Family Wendy King, in honor of Lilliana King Michelle Kingcade (2) Sarah Kingcade Tim & Debbie Kinser John & Jennifer Kirk & Family Ed & Phyllis Knapp Betty Kniep Knights of Columbus #10200 (2) Kohl’s A-Team KO Manufacturing Marion Kraemer (2) Cindy Kramp & Family Joe & Layne LaBarge Mary Lamore (3) Gerald Lee Landan’s Legacy Sandra Lange (2) Marilyn Larry (2) Josh, Stephanie, Ella & Nolan Lashley Law Offices of Tad Morlan Lawnscape Jake & Mindy Lawrence, in honor of Jarrett Lawrence (2) Donna Lawson (3) Layer 3 Technology Linking Home Educators-Student Council Little Caesars Pizza Little Treasures Daycare Logan-Rogersville High School Lola’s Pastries & Eatery Chris Louzader Evalee Lowrey & Maille Whalen Lumix Regina Lumpkin Carla Lupton Michael Lynch & Joni Prewitt Macedonia Baptist Church-People Enjoying People Group (2) Charles & Diana Mahaffey Sharon Mahurin Many Hands Quilting Ministry Juanita Marshall (3) Marshfield Christian Church Mr. & Mrs. Gantner Martin (3) Ashlynn Mason Patty Mason Michael & Dana Maugans Beverly McCoy Kristin McDaniel (2) McDonald’s-S. Campbell Rachel McGinnis Sandy McNeive (6) Melissa Mease Mediacom (13)
The Tooth Truck provides a brushing cling and instructional card in every child’s dental supply bag, thanks to support from Care to Learn. Every child participating in the Brushing Program also takes one home. These tools give patients a daily reminder of the steps needed to properly care for their teeth. Crystal Melton Mercy–Springfield (13) Mercy-Administration (3) Mercy-Auxiliary Mercy-Cancer & Hematology Mercy-Chief Nursing Officers Mercy-Education & Organizational Development (2) Mercy-EVS (13) Mercy-EVS, in honor of Scott Carlstrom Mercy-EVS Linen Services (13) Mercy-Facilities & Engineering (13) Mercy-Food & Nutrition Services Mercy-Imaging (2) Mercy-Patient Access Mercy-Pediatrics-Child Life Mercy-Plumbing (13) Mercy-Projects Department Mercy-Security (13) Mercy-St. Jude Mercy-Talent Development (7) Mercy-Trauma Services Meyer Fitness Center Patty Miller Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Moore Family Kim Moore & Family Mr. Electric, Nathaniel Toms MSU-Greek Life MSU-Student Nursing Organization Mtn. Grove Elementary School Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Alice Muggenburg Roger & Lois Mullinax AJ Muncy, in memory of Myrna Hauer Angie Murfin Jen Murphy Keith & Heather Nanneman & Family National Restaurant Association Solutions Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe Nellie’s Catwalk for Kids Corki Nelson (9) Nestle Purina Pet Care New Beginning Baptist Church Newborns in Need (15) Nixa High School-Helping Hands Club North Point Church Northview Senior Center Crochet Club (8) Northwest Missouri State University Obelisk Home
Gerald & Mary Jane Operle (2) Tiffany Orellana Ozark Anesthesia Associates (3) Ozark High School Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild Ozarks Booster Club Ozarks Dermatology Specialists (4) Angela Palmer & Family Panera Bread Paris Brothers Specialty Foods Pooja Patel Pay It Forward PEO MO State Chapter Percival Family, in honor of Jessi Percival Shannon Perkins Madison Perrault Judith Ann Perryman Persimmon Tree (2) Pet Therapy (4) Rhonda Phillips (3) Sarah Pigg & Crystal Phillips Pizza Hut Pleasant Panthers Club (2) Marilyn Pollard Marilyn Post Lyle & Ruth Ann Potts Walter & Judi Powell Powerhouse Moving Amber Price Walter & Sharon Price, in honor of Reagon Ward Price Cutter-Ozark Lacy Procino Professional Answering Service (13) Kay Prost Punch Family Linda Putman Christie Rainey Grace Rains (2) Stefani Rains Alexis Rainwater (3) Kevin & Deb Rainwater Donald & Ilene Raphael (6) Amy, Caleb & Garrett Reasoner Red Poppy Reinhart Foodservice Republic OES Republic Elementary School-Lyon Cliff & Jan Ricketts (2) Sandra Ricketts Rick’s Automotive Robberson Prairie Baptist Church Bob Roelofsz Jerry Rogelstad ROI (11) Rose Packing Tim & Shannon Roth
LoveLetter • Fall 2014 Ann Russell Ryan Lawn & Tree Salon Brands Beauty Boutique & Salon Maegan Sanders Sapphire Vending, Inc., Dennis & Eileen Pegg (5) Eliot Sappingfield Mary Scarlett (3) Corey & Kimberly Schafer John Scharff Schendel Pest Control (13) George Schlick Megan Schussler (2) Amos Schwartz Schweitzer United Methodist Church-Kindness Campaign Don Schwiethale Scott Financial Services Lenora Scott Scrappin’ Floozies Tamara & Emma Scully Second Baptist Church Second Baptist Church-FultonSummers Adult Bible Fellowship Second Baptist Church-Youth Group (2) Heather Secor & Timothy Murphy Luke, Will & Jacob Sharp Alex & Kally Sheppard Shining Stars Early Childhood Center SimplexGrinnell (2) Phillip & Stacy Sivell Mary Skiles Max Skolnick-Schur Mike, Melissa & Lauren Slamb Randy & TJ Slocum Al Smid Kim Smith Mary Smith (2) Tiffany Smith Mark Snow Rosemary Sparks Springfield Cares (13) Springfield Lifestyle Magazine Springfield Lutheran School-3 & 4 Year Old Preschool Springfield School of Dance Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Women’s Group Springfield Stamp & Engraving (22) SpringNet (13) Terry St. Claire St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth St. Joseph Catholic Church Women’s Council
Jim & Barbara Stall Stampin’ Up (3) Jasmine & Ricky Standfield Sasha & Tori Steele (4) Sasha Steele, in honor of Victoria Steele Charles & Whitney Stein & Family (3) Summer Stewart (2) Vanessa, Makenzie, Alyssa & Felicity Stinnett Stockton Country Club Jill Stout (2) Janet Streight Subway-S. National Swank Salon Annetta Swanson Sweet Life Cookies (13) Teresa Tackett Jeanetta Taylor (2) Tammy Taylor (2) TCI Tire Centers Telephone Pioneers of Springfield Tempur-Pedic North America The Alliance of SWMO The Arc of the Ozarks (15) The Avant Garde’n (2) The Hamels Foundation The Heritage Girls The Olive Garden The Table-Catholic Young Adult Thirty-One Gifts, LLC Thirty-One, Jill Widel Mae Thomason & Nancy Jones Mary Tipton Donna Toland Tom & Sue Tomsovic Torn Boutique (2) Touch Restaurant Transport Graphics Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran School Samantha Trowbridge Tuft Aide, Inc./Buddy’s Carpet Care (2) Trisha Turner & Katie Dryer Union Hill Church of Christ Youth (2) United Methodist ChurchStockton Unity of the Hills Church (2) Vatterott College (3) Vatterott College, in honor of Landon Tilley Robert & Gena Vick Victory Baptist Church (2) Lynn Vinyard Ronny Wade Ryan Wagner
Family Dinner Program volunteers make it possible for our families to come “home” to a warm, homecooked meal each evening. Crighton, Olive, & Dunn Surgical Group and Courageous Church-IServe are two of 142 groups who have served meals at the Houses this year. The strength and nourishment each meal provides to our families is immeasurable.
Melvin & Linda Walker Walmart of Nixa (11) Joan Ward Melanie Ward Lisa Watt Way to be Designs Wellspring Ministries Youth Group Paul West Sara Westbrooks Wheeler Heart & Vascular Center, Ultrasound Department Jim & Mary White Robert Wick Matt & Stephanie Willbanks Margie Williams & Brenda Lee (3) Mindi Williams Vickie Williams Angie Wilson Charlie & Sarah Wilson (2) Mandi Wilson-Caswell Lance Wolfinbarger Crystal Wood Worthley & Co. Wyndham Vacation Resorts Tara Yoder Josey Young, Amy Watson & Amber Riddle Katie Young Zion Lutheran Church (3)
Family Dinners
’04 Friends 509th CC 5th EN, BN, 4th MEB Aldersgate United Methodist Church (2) Melissa Allcorn Family Jasmine Allen & Family (2) Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter Amelia’s Touch Charity Susan Anthony & Family, in honor of Macey Anthony Brian Asberry (3) Ash Grove United MethodistPresbyterian Church (11) AVMAN Veronica Baird & Ashair Battlefield United Methodist Church (11) Betsy’s Precious Pals (4) Blumenstock OrganizationRepublic McDonald’s Mike & Bette Bonjour & Family Bradleyville High School FCCLA Anna Breeden (2) Cindy Brown Family Mark & Debbie Brueggemann Campbell United Methodist Church Jacinda Canfield & Family Cantina Laredo (3) Cantu Family Yolanda Cazzell (2) Child Life Student Association Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -Kelly Cope Group (8)
-Corrina McGee Group (6) -Janine Wilkins Group City Wide Singles Clever United Methodist Church (6) Coda Culture Sign Language Interpreters Community Bible Church Conway Church of Christ Coon Creek Baptist ChurchGROW, in honor of Jaxen McCarter Courageous Church Courageous Church-iServe Small Group (2) Covenant Presbyterian Church (6) Cox College Nursing Students CoxHealth-Developmental Care Team CoxHealth Foundation CoxHealth-Labor & Delivery (3) CoxHealth-NICU Doug & Celeste Cramer & Family (9) Crighton, Olive & Dunn Surgical Group (13) Crossway Baptist Church-Singles Class Halle Delk & Family Drs. Powell, Curry & Jordan Drury University-Community Outreach Office Drury University-Pre-Health Professions Club (9) Drury University-Summit Group (2) Drury University-Volunteer Corps (3) East Grand Church of ChristYoung Families Ministry Eastside General Baptist Church (5) East Sunshine Church of ChristErnie & Belinda Small Group (12) Eckels Family (11) Eldon Combs Productions Eldred Family (6) Evergreen Baptist Church (7) Expedia Fair Grove Elementary Faith Baptist Church-Lebanon (8) Famous Dave’s (12) Fazoli’s Restaurant (2) FedEx Trade Network (4) Brittany Figaro First Baptist Church of Ozark (3) First Christian Church of Ash Grove (5) First Christian Church of Kirksville-Youth Group First Christian Church of Republic First Southern Baptist Church of Stockton First United Methodist Youth Group, Mt. Vernon Bob & Thresa Fisher Flanagan & Nestor Family Florentina’s (16)
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Galena High School FFA Gegg Family Girl Scout Troop #770 Girl Scout Troop #70403 Glendale Christian Church (12) Aubree Good & Family (15) Greater Springfield Dental Hygienists’ Association (7) Shannon Gronniger & Family Tim & Jennifer Grossius & Family Jim Hallam Laura Haney Hanley Community Group (2) Darren, Laura & Kenzie Harrelson Janeil Haswell Bill & Brenda Havens (2) Hawthorn Chapter IAAP Hejduk Family Hillcrest Presbyterian Church (13) Staci Holland-Big Sisters, Little Sisters Staci Holland & Karis Jaramillo Home Depot (13) H.O.P.E. Foundation Hospice & Palliative Care Hulston Cancer Center (2) Hy-Vee International Order of Rainbow Girls #84 Jennifer Jenkins MaKenzie Judy Just Friends (13) Brenda Kampa Bonnie Keller Sue Keller & Family (3) Kickapoo Chicas (2) Kickapoo High School FCCLA (2) Kiefer Family Alton King & Family (2) John & Jennifer Kirk & Family Knights of Columbus #10200 (13) Knights Templar (12) Kohl’s A Team (5) Sean & Marion Kraemer Jessica Kutz Law Offices of Tad Morlan Little Caesars (16) Nancy Littrell (2) Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture Lutheran Student Center Sharon Mahurin & Julie Carder Marshfield First Baptist ChurchJunior High Sunday School Class Marshfield High School-Key Club Marshfield High School-National Honor Society (2) Masonic Youth Group Gina McClanahan (4) McDonald’s-Branson McDonald’s-Harrison, AR, Sarah Carder & Friends (2) McDonald’s Ozark Co-op Ashlee McHaffie Willard McIlwain Sandy McNeive (4) Crystal Melton Mercy-Business Risk Services Mercy-Central Access (3) Mercy-Corporate Health & Wellness (11) Mercy-Imaging (13) Mercy-Marian Center (9) Mercy-Neuro Trauma Mercy-Orthopedic Hospital Mercy-Patient Safety Services (2) Mercy-Sports Medicine (2) Merritt & Agee Families Carrie Miller Moore & Holm Families (3) Louise Morgan (13) Sandy Morris MSU-ACES MSU-Collegiate Farm Bureau MSU/Evangel Social Work Clubs MSU-Family & Consumer Sciences Education MSU-Kentwood Hall
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MSU-Pre-Med Society MSU-Student Athletic Trainers Association (2) MSU-Student Nursing Organization (3) MSU-Wood House, 4th Floor Neighborhoods at Quail Creek Nellie’s Catwalk for Kids New Hope Baptist Church New Life Christian ChurchVolunteering with a Purpose Group New Life Church-Small Group (6) Nixa Bridge Church (4) Nixa Church of the Nazarene Ladies (3) Nixa General Baptist Church Nixa Venture Crew Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance North Point Church Northside Christian Church (4) Nurses Christian Fellowship Oak Grove Assembly of God (6) Brent & Amy Oestreich Tiffany Orellana & Family OTC-Enactus Club Kerissa Paige & Sarah Carder Julie Pappenfort & Friends (5) Parkview High School-FCCLA (2) Parkview High School-National Honors Society Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Pooja Patel with Makayla, Pfifer & Sarah Bailey Patrick & Friends Lori Poindexter Jud Poppen Brian & Kylie Powers (2) Donna Powers & Family Alexis Rainwater Ramada Oasis Campus Community Outreach Network (ROCCON) (2) Rapid Response Michelle Ravadge & Family Redeemer Lutheran ChurchHannah’s Circle Red Tree Church Karla Reed & Friends Republic High School FCCLA RMHC Board of Directors Mike & Ashley Schnell Second Baptist Church-Fulton Summers Group (13) Simmons First National Bank (2) Joy Sleep & Family (2) Brandi Byrd Smith Smith Glynn Callaway Clinic-Cat Scan (2) Donica & Stiles Families Nita Sombolinggi Stephanie Sorrell & Family (2) Springfield Catholic School (12) Springfield Community Church of the Nazarene (2) Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Women’s Group SRC Automotive Division SRC Community Relations (4) SRC Holdings Corp. SRC Logistics St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (2) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth Sunset Church of Christ The Bethlehem Girls The Dinner Club (4) The Girlfriends (13) The Goldens (6) The Table Thursday Night Thunder Courtney Towe & Family Turning Point Church (14) Tyson Foods, Inc. UMB Bank Union Hill Church of Christ (26) United Healthcare (5) Nick Venute
Brandy Vest & Family Victory Baptist Church (2) Kenny & Crystal Wade Walmart of Nixa (13) Walmart of Republic (2) Scott & Joanna Weitzel & Family (29) Wellington Hills Friends (13) Wellspring Ministries Sarah Wilson & Family Amy & Marsha Wood & Family (4) Rachel Young YOV-MSU Office of Publications
Phone & Ink Cartridge Recycling
Sandy Call Cassidy United Methodist Church Christian Family Church (3) Wiser Co.
Family Fund
Clayton & Bonnie Keller Lakeland Regional Hospital (2) Pop Tabs
Cox House Land, Building & Equipment Fund IN-KIND GIFTS Carpet One CIS Data Services Marshall-Waters-Woody Associates Meeks Resource & Design Centers Midwest Rug Co. Sifford Contract Interiors
Mercy House Building & Equipment Fund MAJOR CASH DONATION Kelly & Nancy McKenzie CASH DONATIONS Jean Grabeel David & Kimberly Hamm Sherri Murdaugh Steve & Marita Pemberton Simply Yo (2) IN-KIND GIFTS Fellers Food Service Equipment
Ronald McDonald House Endowment Fund MAJOR CASH DONATIONS Betty H. King Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Lead Contributor Care To Learn
Major Cash Donations
Anonymous Care To Learn, for Tooth Truck Mirror Clings Cash Family Orthodontics, Dr. Tara Cash
City Utilities-Marketing (2) Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ EFWHA Charitable Fund Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ RDW Family and Community Fund James & Pamela Gessler, for 2 New Dentist Chairs & an Ultrasonic Machine David & Kimberly Hamm Dr. Roy & Terri Libel Missouri Public Affairs AcademyMSU 2013 Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival Micah Scott Missouri Dental Foundation, designated donation for Brushing Program OMS Queen City FOE 3934 Auxiliary St. James Episcopal Church
Cash Donations
Alpha Delta Kappa-PSI Chapter Anonymous Mark & Debbie Brueggemann Doug Carter City Utilities-Marketing First and Calvary Presbyterian Church-49er’s Sunday School Class First and Calvary Presbyterian Church-Binnie Clements Guild Jean Grabeel Don Innes Wyatt & Christina Jenkins Kimberling City United Methodist Women Barbara Krueger Lake Dental Clinic Missouri Public Affairs AcademyMSU Sherri Murdaugh Orchard Crest Baptist Church Steve & Marita Pemberton Jud Poppen Queen City FOE 3934 Auxiliary Shining Stars Early Childhood Center Helen Spellman LeAnn Spiva
2013 Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Response Challenge Grant
Brian Asberry Gretchen Cliburn Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Inc. Davis, Lynn, & Moots, P.C. Fuldner Family Foundation Brett & Barb Houser Mahaffey Family Dentistry, LLC Christopher & Heather Meyer Dr. Josh & Jennifer Montgomery Joseph & Stephanie Reid Megan Westrich
Memorial Contributions
Dr. Guy Phillip Bates, Jr. by Dr. Robert & Patricia Adams Brian & Sally Berglund Meredith Black Gary & Carolyn Burks Dr. James & Nancy Claxton Dr. Kent & Bernadine Compton Bill & Virginia Darr Delta Dental of Missouri
The Tooth Truck received an incredible donation from “Pennies for Patients” at Greenwood Lab School. Greenwood student, Kodi Jones, and his mother, Shellie, handpicked items that will be included in the Tooth Truck’s prize bin, rewarding patients after each appointment. (Pictured Program Director Mindy Muñoz, Kodi Jones, and Tooth Truck Dentist Dr. Sarah Cimino) Marsha Eaton Dr. Jerry Fankhauser Brian & Renee Fogle Elena Gibson Clayton & Bonnie Keller Dr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey and Drs. Darren & Sarah Mahaffey Marita Pemberton Don & Susan Powell Kenneth Shank & Paula Sivils Dr. H.L. Stanton Charles & Inez Tillman
UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 3 CHILDREN James & Cathy Ashcraft Gary & Kathryn Mehlhorn
Juanita Rohrer by Elsie Jennings
CONTRIBUTORS Jeffrey & Renee Abraham Greg DeGood Gillenwaters Developers, Inc. Don Innes Elsie Jennings, in memory of Juanita Rohrer Paul & Dyanne Kirk Jim & Nancy McDaniel, in memory of Florence Hylemon Kelley & Nancy McKenzie Larry & Eileen Meinsen O’Bannon Banking Company Mark & Angie Patrick Nick Reinagel Tim & Shannon Roth Roberta Rozell Dr. Robert & Marcelene Saylor Helen Spellman LeAnn Spiva David & Karen Taylor
Dr. David Yates by Dr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey
Gifts of Tribute
Kay Hassinger by Charles & Cynthia Ramsey John & Laurie Hollingsworth by Dr. Tom Hoff Nancy Pate by Michele Huntley
2013 Tooth Truck Annual Campaign MAJOR CONTIBUTORS Herschend Family Foundation Pat Kimball Joe & Cathy Meyer Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly Family Foundation UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 12 CHILDREN Eric & Janet McClure UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 6 CHILDREN Dr. William & RoAnne Brell Barbara Brockschmidt Mary Belle Graham Donna Powers
UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 1 CHILD Brad Cantwell Evelyn Close Phillip & Pat Garrison Barbara Krueger Gene & Mollie Molnar
12th Annual Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC (2013) ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME PRESENTING SPONSORS Delta Dental of Missouri Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club LEADERSHIP SPONSORS Members of the Greater Springfield Dental Society O’Reilly Auto Parts SPONSORS Great Southern Bank
LoveLetter • Fall 2014 KOLR/KOZL McCann Printing McDonald’s Mediacom Connections Channel Mercy Sports Medicine Price Cutter Spring View Dental Care The Team HOSTED BY All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club GAME CONDUCTED BY SW Missouri Football Coaches Association TICKET OUTLETS McDonald’s of the Ozarks Price Cutter/Smitty’s/Ramey GAME BROADCAST Mediacom ANNOUNCER Tony Loudis, with assistance from Scott Bennett EMCEES Ed Beach Nick Carboni CONTRIBUTORS 417 Endodontics 417 Smiles A & J Power Systems Advanced Endodontics of Greater Springfield American Family Insurance, David Potter Arquitt Pediatric Dentistry Audio Acoustics Austin Orthodontics Barnett-Davis Dental Group Dr. Guy Bates, Jr., DDS, LLC Bauer Orthodontics Best Impressions Family Dentistry Ryan Booth Branson Dental Center Bull’s Trophy House CaraDee Photography Cash Family Orthodontics Will Christian Coca-Cola Cline Dental Cornerstone Family Dental Daily & Rosen DDS, LLC Davis, Lynn & Moots, Angie Patrick Chad Depee Edmonds Dental Prosthetics, Inc. Elfindale, Dr. James Stewart Endodontics of the Ozarks First Independent Bank-Aurora Fox Grape Family Dentistry Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri Greater Springfield Endodontics, Inc. Dr. Cheryl Haley Tom & Joan Hoerschgen Horan, Becker & Darling, DDS, PC Julie Hulsebus Dr. John Hume Hutchens Construction Hy-Vee Jack McGownd Auto Sales Jewell Insurance Agency Kimberling City Dental Center Lake Dental Clinic Larson Farm & Lawn Layer 3 Technology Mahaffey Family Dentistry McDonald’s Ozark Co-Op McDonald’s-S. Campbell Mercy Children’s Services Mercy Sports Medicine
Mid-America Dental Center Midwest Family Broadcast Group Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery Dr. Teresa Morris Rick Muenks Dr. Samantha Mullin OMS Ozark Mountain Popcorn, LLC Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., David Staudt Repeat Performance, Rick Gilmore Riverpointe Dental Care Rogersville Football Club Dr. Charles Ryen Scott Financial Services Smile Zone Dr. Stephen Stidham Dr. Tom Stone Stryker Orthodontics Dr. Leo Tokarczyk Trend Management Tri-Lakes Dental Center Tucker & Company, P.C. Dr. Jody Vance Gary Venable, CPA Dr. Kevin Wallace & Family Wedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory Tellatin Wildcat Rental Dr. Christian Willard VOLUNTEERS Greater Springfield Dental Hygienist Assoc. Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club Queen City Sertoma Club Ronald McDonald House Volunteers Tooth Truck Volunteers SW MO Voodoo Football League
2nd Annual Sertoma GRIN ACTION CLASSIC (2013) ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT PRESENTING SPONSORS Delta Dental Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club SPONSORS KOLR/KOZL McCann Printing McDonald’s Mediacom Connections Channel Price Cutter The Team HOSTED BY All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club CONDUCTED BY Adeana Brewer, Strafford High School Mary Colin, College Heights High School Becky Justis, Ozark High School Tonya Peck, Fair Grove High School Barry Wheeler, Hollister High School Ashley Thoreson, Nevada High School Emily Winkle, Sparta High School Piper Wright, Republic High School Steve Voyak, SW Washburn High School
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ANNOUNCER Tony Loudis CONTRIBUTORS 417 Smiles A & J Power Systems American Family Insurance, David Potter Audio Acoustics Austin Orthodontics Barnett-Davis Dental Group Dr. Guy Bates, Jr., DDS, LLC Bauer Orthodontics Best Impressions Family Dentistry Branson Dental Center Bull’s Trophy House Cash Family Orthodontics Cline Dental Coca-Cola Daily & Rosen DDS, LLC Edmonds Dental Prosthetics, Inc. Elfindale, Dr. James Stewart Endodontics of the Ozarks Fox Grape Family Dentistry Greater Springfield Endodontics, Inc. Dr. Cheryl Haley Tom & Joan Hoerschgen Horan, Becker & Darling, DDS, PC Ron & Julie Hulsebus Dr. John Hume Hutchens Construction Hy-Vee Jewell Insurance Agency Dr. Eric Kapustka Kimberling City Dental Center Lake Dental Clinic Larson Farm & Lawn Layer 3 Technology Mahaffey Family Dentistry McDonald’s Ozark Co-Op Mercy Children’s Services Mid-America Dental Center Midwest Family Broadcast Group Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery Dr. Teresa Morris Rick Muenks OMS Ozark Mountain Popcorn, LLC Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., David Staudt Repeat Performance, Rick Gilmore Riverpointe Dental Care Rogersville Football Club Spring View Dental Care Dr. Tom Stone AnnMarie Svoboda Trend Management Tucker & Company, P.C. Dr. Jody Vance Gary Venable, CPA Dr. Kevin Wallace Wedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory Tellatin Wildcat Rental Dr. Christian Willard VOLUNTEERS Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club Ronald McDonald House Volunteers Tooth Truck Volunteers
13th Annual Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC (2014) ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME
TICKET OUTLETS Price Cutter/Smitty’s/Ramey McDonald’s of the Ozarks
PRESENTING SPONSORS Delta Dental of Missouri Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club
GAME BROADCAST Mediacom
LEADERSHIP SPONSORS Members of the Greater
Six-year-old Vivian came to the Tooth Truck with 9 cavities and two healthy teeth in need of sealants. During each dental visit, the staff worked with her on proper brushing. Here Vivian uses the brushing model to show what she has learned. The total value of Vivian’s treatment totaled $1,860. Springfield Dental Society O’Reilly Auto Parts SPONSORS Great Southern Bank KOLR/KOZL McCann Printing McDonald’s Mediacom Connections Channel Mercy Sports Medicine Midwest Family Broadcast Group Patterson Dental Price Cutter The Team HOSTED BY All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club CONDUCTED BY SW Missouri Football Coaches Association TICKET OUTLETS McDonald’s of the Ozarks Price Cutter/Smitty’s/Ramey GAME BROADCAST Mediacom ANNOUNCER Rick Jester, with assistance from Scott Bennett EMCEE Ed Beach CONTRIBUTORS 417 Endodontics A & J Power Systems Darin Acklin Advanced Endodontics of Greater Springfield Affiliated Oral Surgeons American Family Insurance, David Potter Arquitt Pediatric Dentistry Audio Acoustics Austin Orthodontics Bauer Orthodontics Becker & Scott Orthodontics Best Impressions Family Dentistry Big Whiskey’s Branson Dental Center Bull’s Trophy House Dr. Brad Burks CaraDee Photography Cash Family Orthodontics Coca-Cola Cline Dental Cornerstone Family Dental Daily & Rosen DDS Edmonds Dental Prosthetics EMA Dental Practice Sales Excel Dental
First Independent Bank-Aurora Fox Grape Family Dentistry Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri Greater Springfield Endodontics Dr. Cheryl Haley Julie Hulsebus Dr. John Hume Hutchens Construction Hy-Vee Jewell Insurance Agency Dr. Eric Kapustka Kimberling City Dental Center KPM CPAs, Angie Patrick Lake Dental Clinic Larson Farm & Lawn Mahaffey Family Dentistry McDonald’s Ozark Co-Op McDonald’s-S. Campbell McDonald’s-W. Sunshine Mercy Oral Surgery, Dr. Frank Newman Mercy Sports Medicine Mid-America Dental Center Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery Rick Muenks Dr. Samantha Mullin OMS Ozark Mountain Popcorn Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., David Staudt Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union No. 178 Reeds Spring High School Quartet Repeat Performance, Rick Gilmore Rogersville Football Club Dan Scheible Scott Financial Services Smile Zone Sperry Van Ness/Rankin Co., Tim Roth Dr. James Stewart Dr. Thomas Stone Stryker Orthodontics Dr. Leo Tokarczyk Trend Management Tucker & Company, P.C. Dr. Jody Vance Gary Venable, CPA Dr. Kevin Wallace Wedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory Tellatin Wehrenberg Campbell 16 Cine Wildcat Rental Dr. Christian Willard Lindy Williams VOLUNTEERS Greater Springfield Dental Hygienist Assoc. Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club
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Queen City Sertoma Club Ronald McDonald House Volunteers Tooth Truck Volunteers
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ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT PRESENTING SPONSORS Delta Dental Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club SPONSORS KOLR/KOZL McCann Printing McDonald’s Mediacom Connections Channel Midwest Family Broadcast Group Price Cutter The Team HOSTED BY All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club CONDUCTED BY Ashley Bough, Strafford High School Adeana Brewer, Ozark High School Mary Colin, College Heights High School Molly Illum, Central High School Becky Lipasek, Reeds Spring High School Tammy Miller, Rogersville High School Carmen Smith, Buffalo High School Sarah Wall, Carl Junction High School Barry Wheeler, Hollister High School Emily Winkle, Sparta High School Piper Wright, Republic High School Annie Zimmerman, Springfield Schools TICKET OUTLETS Price Cutter/Smitty’s/Ramey McDonald’s of the Ozarks GAME BROADCAST Mediacom ANNOUNCER Ed Beach CONTRIBUTORS A & J Power Systems Advanced Endodontics of Greater Springfield Affiliated Oral Surgeons Arquitt Pediatric Dentistry Audio Acoustics Austin Orthodontics Bauer Orthodontics Becker & Scott Orthodontics Best Impressions Family Dentistry Branson Dental Center Bull’s Trophy House Dr. Brad Burks Cash Family Orthodontics Coca-Cola Cline Dental Edmonds Dental Prosthetics EMA Dental Practice Sales Excel Dental Fox Grape Family Dentistry Greater Springfield Endodontics Dr. Cheryl Haley Julie Hulsebus Dr. John Hume Hutchens Construction
Hy-Vee Jewell Insurance Agency Kimberling City Dental Center Lake Dental Clinic Larson Farm & Lawn Mahaffey Family Dentistry Mercy Oral Surgery, Dr. Frank Newman Mid-America Dental Center Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery Rick Muenks OMS Ozark Mountain Popcorn Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union No. 178 Repeat Performance, Rick Gilmore Rogersville Football Club Smile Zone Sperry Van Ness/Rankin Co., Tim Roth Dr. James Stewart Dr. Thomas Stone Dr. Leo Tokarczyk Trend Management Dr. Jody Vance Gary Venable, CPA Dr. Kevin Wallace Wedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory Tellatin Sandra Whitehead Wildcat Rental Dr. Christian Willard Lindy Williams VOLUNTEERS Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club Ronald McDonald House Volunteers
In Kind Gifts
A & J Power Systems Anonymous Dana Brazeal Marianne Bull Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown PC Cash Family Orthodontics City Utilities (13) City Utilities-Marketing (4) CoxHealth Bio-Med Department Culligan of Springfield Edmonds Dental Prosthetics First Impressions Printing (2) First & Calvary Presbyterian Church-Binnie Clements Womens Guild Jim Gold Harp’s RV & Mobile Home Service (2) Staci Holland Jennifer Holum Ann Howard with Jacob, Luke, Will & Ethan IFIX Computers Emily Konrad Marketing Holders Lisa Miller Michelle Moore MSU-Greenwood Laboratory School Orchard Crest Baptist Church Patterson Dental Supply, Bob Mason (2) Professional Answering Service (13) Eric, Rebecca, Caleb & Carson Sandgren Sapphire Vending, Dennis & Eileen Pegg (2) Springfield Stamp & Engraving (11) Two Men & a Truck US Bank Michelle Wadkins Ward Conciliation Wedgewood Dental
Wesley United Methodist ChurchSuzanna’s Circle (3)
Pop Tabs PROCEEDS BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY FUND AND TOOTH TRUCK PATIENT NEEDS FUND Ace Automotive Rick & Tracey Adair & Family Debbie Adams Jasmine Allen & Family Alpha Delta Kappa-Alpha Epsilon Chapter (2) American Legion 637 (2) AmVets Auxiliary Post 116 AmVets Auxiliary Post 178 (4) Kay Anderson Annie Kay’s Keepsakes Antioch Christian Church AT&T Retired Pioneers (2) Tony Anderson Anonymous Gary, Susan, Haley & Mikalah Anthony (5) Bruce & Mary Arms Ash Grove United MethodistPresbyterian Church Ava Elementary School Teachers Vera Backman Cindy Bailey Jordan Bailey Mary & Jennifer Bair & Family Cayton Baker Gene & Betty Baker Connie Barngrover JD & Millie Barnhouse BJ Boat Rebuilders Brady Bartell Bass Pro Shops (3) Christina Batson Bill Baxley, in honor of Riley Phillips Baxter Healthcare Corporation Betsy’s Precious Pals Billings United Methodist ChurchHis Kids Clara Bishop Debra Blevins Bolivar United Methodist Church (2) Karla Bollinger Terri Bostwick (2) Nancy Boyd Mike Boyle Boys & Girls Club-Torch Club Dana Brazeal (2) Crystal Brigman Junior & Joyce Brixey Mark Brousseau Susan Brown Kade Bruce Paul & Aaron Brugh Larry & Lynn Burk (2) Burlington Women’s Fellowship Doug & Sherry Burnett Alex Byram Cabool Schools Calvary Chapel (2) Donna Campbell Cape Fair Eagles Raven Captain Joy Carter (2) Cassidy United Methodist Church (2) Central Elementary School-Pierce City Brad Chafin Janice Chalmers Vernon Chapman Caleb Chrisman Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church (2) Christ Church Unity (3) Christian Community Church
Volunteers are a vital part of the Tooth Truck program. They work one-on-one with patients, safely walk them to and from their dental appointment and help address self-esteem issues. Individuals from the community, such as retired schoolteacher Connie, generously give of their time each week to make a lasting impact on our patients. Christian County Elks #2777 Christian Family Church Circle of Friends Quilting Retreat City Utilities (6) Clever United Methodist Church (2) Robert Clifton Community Blood Center Ashton Conaway Diane Coon (3) Jocelyn Coring Arbaleta Cossins Heather Cottle-Dillon David & Marcie Cottrill Countryside Assembly Anna Cowan Beverly Cox (2) Devin & Darren Cox (2) Hubert & Frances Cox Terry Cox CoxHealth-Admissions CoxHealth-Ambulatory Infusion Center (3) CoxHealth-Engineering Department Cox North-Business Office Cox North-Child-Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Cliff & Janice Crapenhoft Sherri Culley Curtis Counseling (2) Phillip Dacko Robbie Dale DAV Auxilary DAV Chapter 55 (2) Cyrus Davenport David Harrison Elementary School Trish Decoster (2) Rachel Delargy, in memory of Lacey Wright Rebecca & Jenna Delay Helen Diem Diversified Plastics Corporation Employees (4) Dogwood Sams RV Club
Lois Doran Russell Doughty Drury University-Summit Group DS Design Danny Dugan Ed Dunlap Bill & Nancy Duplisse Megan Dwyer (2) Eastside General Baptist Church Educational Community Credit Union EFCO Corporation (2) El Dorado Springs-Elementary Student Council Elkland Independent Methodist Church (4) Elk’s Ladies Lodge #1714 Pete & Sandy Emberton Keith & Robin Eubanks Lia Everett (2) Faith Baptist Church (2) Fair Play Elementary Mark Fann Ferrell Duncan Clinic-3rd Floor Break Room Dorotha Feuerborn (2) Field Elementary and Hunter Richards First Christian Church of Republic First Evangelical Free Church, Transitions Class First General Baptist Church Dr. Marla Floyd Levi & Stephanie Forbes Velma Ann Fotorny Four Brothers Interiors, in honor of Matthew Taul Donnie & Carolyn Franklin Frazier Family Hailey Frazier Wilma Frazier Fremont Elementary PTA Darren & Amber Furr Galmey VFW Post 9638 (3) Bettina Garner Gas Light Manor Care
LoveLetter • Fall 2014 Avery, Aden & Heidi Gaulding Becky Gillham (42) John & Georgina Glenn Jim & Elaine Gold Golden Estate Golden Living Center Ralph, Laura & Brian Graham (3) Judith Grantz Rissa Gray & Family Graystone Graphics Great Southern Bank Grace Grebel Mary Ann Green Sharon Griffin Shannon Gronniger & Family Dale & Linda Groseth Bernie & Linda Grubaugh Cindy Gullett Diane Haas Rudette Hack Jes Hamlet Ava Hamm (2) Chris Hanna Sarah Hansen Kathryn Harrington (2) Sharon Harrison Vickie Hartman Beverly Havens, in memory of Landon Bland Kaila & Karlee Haymes & Family (3) Heavy Duty Rebuilders Supply Robert & Pearl Henrikson James & Amber Herd Katrin Herd, in memory of Claudia Dulaney Hickory County R-1 Schools Holy Cross Lutheran Church Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Hood United Methodist Church Hope Lutheran Church Hopewell Freewill Baptist Church Horace Mann Elementary School Horsin’ Around 4-H Ann Howard & Jacob, Luke & Will Sharp Chazlin Howerton Christi Howerton Humansville School Sharon Hunt Charlie & Frances Iglio (2) Immaclate Conception School-4th Grade (2)
Intuitive Web Solutions Mindy Ipock Bill James (4) Cherry Jennings (3) Jetsportz John Butyenek Memorial Post #5366 Lana Johnson Norma Johnson Rex & Mary Ann Johnson Jordan & Jake Johnston Lesia Jones Just Friends Megan Kampe Shawna Keithley Gary & Connie Kennemer Kickapoo High School (2) Kickapoo High School-FCCLA Kimberling City United Methodist Women (2) Judith Kimmons Reed Kirby Kirkpatrick, Phillips & Miller CPAs Knights of Columbus #10200 Kohl’s A Team Joe & Layne LaBarge Laclede County C-5 Schools Lake Stockton Health Care Facility (5) Brittany Lancaster Laquey R-5 Schools Jeff Larsen Tamara Lawson & Abby Kohnz Marlene Ledford Darline Leonard Cynthia Lewis Jordan & Jadyn Lewis Jim & Helen Listerman (2) Gail Llewellyn Logan-Rogersville Middle School Logan-Rogersville Middle SchoolStudent Council Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary School Hayden Londeen Jennifer Loum & Family Love Kids Alice Lunn Carla Lupton Diana Lyman Lyon Elementary School
The Tooth Truck received a generous gift of $20,000 from the 15th Annual Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival. Shown at Sunrise Rotary are Club President-Elect Will Cologna, Tooth Truck General Dentist Dr. Sarah Cimino and Program Director, Mindy Munoz.
Macedonia Baptist Church-People Enjoying People Macedonia Baptist Church-Truth Academy (2) Macks Creek FFA Michelle Maggard Charles & Diana Mahaffey Mammoth Spring First Baptist Church Mammoth Spring Schools Mansfield Schools-Mrs. Whorton’s 6th Grade (2) Marionville Methodist Manor Mark Twain Elementary Juanita Marshall Marshfield Care Center, Sharon Hunt Andreas Martinez Monica Martinez (2) Masonic Youth Group Melynda Mattos JoAnn Maxwell Norma May McBride Elementary School, Ms. Adams Kindergarten Class Amber McClancy Beverly McCoy Kurt & Jerry McDonald McDonald’s-Battlefield, MO McDonald’s-Harrison (2) McDonald’s-Harrison North McDonald’s-Kingsley McDonald’s-Lebanon McDonald’s-South Campbell McDonald’s-West Sunshine Connie McFarlin Rachelle McGinnis, in memory of Landan Bland Joe & Jackson McGuire Tamara McKinney Sandy McNeive Kay Meadows Mercy Hospital-Cassville (2) Mercy-Administration Mercy-3A Nurses Mercy-Corporate Health & Wellness Mercy-Springfield-EVS Mercy-Family Resource Center Mercy-Human Resources (2) Mercy-Labor & Delivery (2) Mercy-Orthopedic Hospital Mercy-Patient Safety Service & Risk Dept. (2) Mercy-Spinal Department Messiah Lutheran Church Metropolitan National Bank (3) Miller Rescue Krystal Miller Rena Miller Missouri Rehab Center (2) Martha Mitchell Monett Middle School-Student Council MSU-Greenwood Laboratory School MSU-Kentwood Hall MSU-Pre-Occupational Therapy Club MSU-Residence Hall Association Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Madelyn Muncy National Heights Baptist Church (2) Dayle Nelson Nelson-Wilkes-Herron Elementary Newborns in Need (4) New Covenant Academy (2) New Life Temple Northside Assembly of God Norwood R-1 School Jennifer Nutter Gerald & Mary Jane Operle (2) Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church (4) Oxford Health Care
Ozark Neuro Rehab Ozark Senior Center (2) Ozark Wanderers RV Club (2) Ozark Winnie Travel Club Ozarks Antique Auto Club (2) Ozarks Piecemakers Quilt Guild (2) Pain Treatment Associates Kent & Ashlea Palmer Debra Parrish Pate Early Childhood Center Pat Jones YMCA Peace Lutheran Church (2) Pebble Creek Apartments Brandy Peek Pennington Seed Sue Peters Pet Therapy (2) William Phillips Phoenix Home Care Allison Pilley Pipkin Middle School Pinegar Chevrolet Employees & Customers Pittman Elementary School (2) Craig & Jacque Pollard Pomme De Terre Shrine Club (3) Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church (2) Prairie Grove School Rhonda Presson (2) Walter & Sharon Price, in honor of Reagon Ward Lacy Procino (2) Roger Pryer Montana Quinn Reeds Spring High School FCCLA Linda Reese Regal Beloit Corporation (2) Republic Elementary School, Lyon Republic Elementary School, Price (2) Republic Freewill Baptist Church Republic High School, ROTC Republic Middle School Republic Retired School Personnel (3) Jeff & Paige Rhein Mary, John & Kayce Rhodes Emil Rice Richland R-4 Preschool Liz Rippee Georgia Roberts Harley Robinson Jerry Rogelstad Alexis Rosack D.N. Royer Ann Russell Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2) Safe ‘N Sound Playground Daycare Jamie Sampson Eric & Rebecca Sandgren (2) Sandy Sapp Mary Scarlett (3) Patrick Schooley Joan Schroeder (3) Katie Sell Ken & Kathy Sellars Gail Seyl (2) Shawnee Mound R-3 (3) Alex & Kally Sheppard Sherry’s Tavern Sherwood Elementary School Silver Dollar City Jenna Simon Mary Skiles Skyline Baptist Church Skyline Hickory R-1 Schools Mike, Melissa & Lauren Slamb TJ Slocum Billie Smith Colt Smith Smith-Goth Engineers Orchid Soller Southside Church of Christ (7)
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Patsy Spindler Springfield Area Retired Teachers Association (3) Springfield Conservation Nature Center (4) Springfield Elk’s Lodge #409 Springfield Lutheran School St. Andrew Lutheran Church (2) St. Joseph Catholic ChurchWomen’s Council Steve Stark Hope Starkey Sasha Steele Skylar Steel Vanessa, Makenzie, Alyssa & Felicity Stinnett Stockton Christian Church (3) Stockton Country Club Arlene Stone Sheila Stoops Strafford National Honor Society Rachel Straw (2) Katelyn Sullivan Austin & Breanna Sundet Sunridge RV Park Sun River Orthopaedics (3) Sunset Church of Christ (2) Sunshine Animal Hospital Sunshine Elementary School Brenda Suter June Talent Tangles Hair Salon (2) Jeanetta Taylor (5) Texas County Memorial Hospital (2) Carl Textor The Arc of the Ozarks The Summit Church Billie Thorne Richard Tiller Katie Tohill Sarah Tokarz Tri-Lakes Telephone Pioneers David Trower Austin & Madison Turner (2) Leila Tussing, in memory of Anthony Tussing Miller Union Hill Church of Christ (3) Union Southern Baptist Church (2) United Methodist Church Women United States Postal ServiceOzark Unity of the Hills Church (2) U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Marine Corps Aviation (11) Diane VanLopik Violet Chapter #480 (6) VFW Post 1667 Megan Waddell Michelle Wadkins Jonny Walker Ryan & Adriene Walker Walmart-Republic Donna Warren Robbie Warren Waynesville East Elementary (2) Webster County Retired Teachers Association Linda Wegmann Pam Wells Wellspring Baptist Fellowship Wesley United Methodist Church Westport Elementary School Westport Middle School Wheatland Elementary School Dee White Reese Whitt Willard Central Elementary (2) Margie Williams & Brenda Lee (2) Linda Wilson Becky Wise Charles & Donna Wise (3) Gail Wright Robert Yount Zimmerman Family Zion Lutheran Church
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Damian, Josiah and Amy Arambulo The Arambulo family has stayed at the House at Mercy Children’s Hospital multiple times as Josiah is being treated for ALL-acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ALL is a cancer that occurs primarily in children ages 2 to 5 years, but has an 80% PMSor 298 higher curePMS rate.2577 Josiah and his family often visit the House while he receives treatment at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Mercy Children’s Hospital. You can follow Josiah’s journey by visiting the blog that Amy updates: www.josiahsjourney. net.