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PAID NON-PROFIT U. S. POSTAGE BIRMINGHAM, AL PERMIT NO. 159 Isaiah 61:3 EST. 1974 Post Office Box 507 • Springville, AL 35146 HELP US BE GOOD STEWARDS OF GOD’S MONEY. Please notify us if you would like to be removed from our mailing list or have had a change of address. P.O. Box 507 • Springville, AL 35146 Phone (205) 467-6226 • Fax (205) 467-6206 September/October 2012 “So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified” Isaiah 61:3 Big Oak Ranch is a Christian home for children needing a chance. The Ranch takes in children between the ages of six and eighteen who are orphaned, abused, neglected, or homeless. Comfortable two-story brick houses are home for up to eight children and a quality Christian couple. Our houseparents provide the consistent love, discipline and direction our children so desperately need and deserve. Big Oak Ranch, Inc. is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that is privately funded. The ministry consists of: A) Big Oak Boys’ Ranch in Gadsden, AL B) Big Oak Girls’ Ranch in Springville, AL C) Westbrook Christian School in Gadsden, AL The Timbers mailing list is confidential and is not shared with any other organization. Questions, comments or corrections should be addressed to the attention of Rhonda Hindman. Board Members Big Oak Ranch is owned and operated by Big Oak Ranch, Inc. and its board. We would like you to know our working Board of Directors: Miller Welborn (Chairman), President, Welborn & Associates Inc., Lookout Mountain, TN Patsy Burks, Chairman of the Board, Lighting & Lamp, Birmingham, AL Richard Grimes, Senior Vice President, RealtySouth Birmingham, AL Jim Leonard, Leonard Properties Birmingham, AL Darrell Piatt, Alabama Power (Retired) Birmingham, AL Sandy Sansing, Owner, Sandy Sansing Nissan, BMW & Chevrolet, Pensacola, FL William B. Eyster, Jr. (Board Emeritus), Eyster Properties, Inc., Birmingham, AL Randy Pittman, (Board Emeritus), Samford University, Birmingham, AL Christmas Sponsors Would you like to sponsor one of our children for Christmas? If so, or if you have any questions or would like more information on how to make Christmas special for a child at Big Oak, please contact: Boys’ Ranch – Donna Duke (256) 892-0773 Girls’ Ranch – Lynn Hazard (205) 467-6226 October Max Nina Ally Braxton Rebekah Addyson 10/02/97 10/03/97 10/04/94 10/14/00 10/17/01 10/18/06 November Houston Bronson Kira Juelz Gail Kayla Haley Chase Karen Francisco Tyddus Harold Gilberto Dakota 11/01/97 11/01/02 11/07/00 11/09/05 11/09/04 11/11/99 11/13/95 11/20/97 11/21/97 11/21/95 11/23/96 11/25/00 11/26/97 11/29/97 December P. J. Christian Will Kyleigh Amber Brett Hallie Tyler T. J. Craig 12/06/00 12/10/99 12/10/06 12/10/04 12/12/96 12/19/01 12/30/97 12/30/95 12/30/94 12/31/94 ON THE COVER Lorenza is 14 years old and lives in the Nonnie Brewer Home with her houseparents Tony and Rhona Osborne. A s we move into the fall season of the year, our children are already working on their Wish Lists for Santa. They are just like your children and grandchildren – they want Santa to be as generous as he wants to be! They definitely won’t fuss over having too many gifts. However, you and I want them to truly understand the meaning of the season and why we celebrate it. Why not do something different this year? Begin a conversation with your family by asking them, “What can we, as individuals and as a family, do for others this Christmas to honor Jesus?” I promise you will be surprised by the responses you will get from your children. We sometimes assume they will be selfish – but given the chance, they are more creative and generous than we can possibly imagine. Why not write down the responses and, as a family, decide the best thing to do. By doing this, you will be allowing your children to show their real heart, and be personally involved in honoring the One whose birth we celebrate. You can have another excessive, gift-giving party this year, or you can create a memory that your children will probably pass on to your grandchildren. You determine the course of this year’s Christmas spirit for your family. Where do you want to go? Thank you for loving our children! Your friend, A Note From the Business Office on Planning for Year-End Gifts ◆ To receive a receipt dated in 2012, your gift must be in the mail and postmarked (US Post Office postmark) by December 31, 2012. ◆ If you wish to make an honorarium or memorial gift for Christmas, it must be in our Business Office no later than December 14, 2012. ◆ If you are planning a gift of Marketable Securities: • Please phone our Business Office for transfer instructions and give them your name, address, quantity and description of the securities you are contributing. • If possible, please make your gifts of securities by December 26, 2012. ◆ If you are planning a Non-Cash gift (auto, etc.), please phone our Business Office for new IRS rules. All NonCash gifts and titles must be in our possession by December 28, 2012. John Croyle Executive Director Thanks for your support and for loving our children throughout the year!! The Business Office Staff John & Tee Croyle 3 Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. Mom Perkins and Michael take a moment to flash their winning smiles! Josey celebrates his 17th birthday! Olé! 17 years old Coach Osborne and Kajuan talking football. Colby gives “Eat Mor Chikin”a thumbs up. 13 years old • • • • • • • • • • • Is 17 years old Has been a resident of Big Oak Ranch for 4 years Lives in the Bonds Home with houseparents Jeremy & Janet Cockrell Is a senior at Westbrook Christian School Plans on attending Gadsden State Community College and transferring to a 4 year college to pursue a degree in nursing Attends Harvest Field Church and participates in youth activities Played on Westbrook’s JV football team and currently plays on the varsity football team Played on JV and varsity baseball team Played on the Varsity B basketball team as well as church league basketball Has a job at a local fast food establishment Is a great big brother and has a heart for wanting to help others 4 • • • • • Elias and DeVernon hamming it up for the camera! Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 5 DVD Players Plastic Containers w/Lids Life Jackets for Canoeing Patio Umbrellas (Brick red) School Supplies (Folders with Brackets & Pockets, Notebook Paper, 3 in. Black or White 3-Ring Binders, Spiral Notebooks) • Large Skillets with Lids • Heavy Duty Cookware Please send donated items to: Big Oak Boys’ Ranch Inc. 250 Jake Mintz Road, Gadsden, AL 35905 Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how. Amber (middle) loving her sisters Jessie (left) and Vanessa (right) to “DEATH”!! ha ha Kira and Autumn are “scissor happy” 15 years old Silas gives his big sister Izzy a kiss...how adorable 11 years old • Is 15 years old • Has been a resident of Big Oak Ranch for 31/2 years • Lives in the Jernigan Black Home with her houseparents Chad and Lauren Durrett • Is a sophomore at Westbrook Christian School • Is an active member of the youth group at Spring Valley Church • Is enjoying her 2nd year as a part of the Westbrook Drumline • Strives to help others and is a friend to everyone around her • Listens to music, enjoys movies and skates often • Is an intelligent young lady and works hard in school • Makes thoughtful, mature decisions and expresses herself well 6 Amanda and Karen helping out on “Hay Day” Torey (bottom) has had it up to her neck with Tiffany (Left) and Lorien (Right) He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. Proverbs 22:11 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4-6 cup coffee pot Iron & over the door ironing board 4-6 sets of plates with silverware Kitchen towels and wash cloths Small pots and pans sets Small cutting board Small set of cooking utensils Large plastic storage tubs Face wash Sleeping bags Gift wrap supplies (Misc. & Christmas) Cardstock 23 gallon kitchen trash can Can opener for tall cans Christmas tree lights (white) XL crock pots Kitchen timers Christmas wreaths Please send donated items to: Big Oak Ranch Inc. P.O. Box 507, Springville, AL 35146 Boys’ Ranch Director Girls’ Ranch Director Noel & Renee Vice & Family Jonathan & Joyce Smidt & Family BONDS HOME BRYANT HOME BULLOCK HOME BREWER HOME DARDEN HOME EDDLEMAN-MANN HOME Jeremy & Janet Cockrell & Family Dave & Robin Bolin & Family Mike & Kim Perkins & Family Tony & Rhona Osborne & Family Todd & Tracy Moore & Family Mike & Suzanne Miller & Family HANNAH HOME McCOLLOUGH HOME MCELRATH HOME J. E. BLACK HOME JERNIGAN HOME McDANIEL HOME Zach & Leanne Jenkins & Family John & Robin O’Leary & Family Barry & Donna Ryan & Family Charlie & KT Miears & Family Chad & Lauren Durrett & Family Chris & Lorissa Copeland & Family SANSING HOME SPRADLING HOME THOMPSON HOME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Matt & Amy Maurer & Family Lester & Leslie Hales & Family Jae & Amy Thomas & Family John & Tee Croyle 8 9 As you can see from the pictures, we once again had a BLAST on our annual trip to Panama City Beach! Mr. & Mrs. Ted Garbutt, and David, Kristy and John Haas blessed us ONCE AGAIN with housing at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat – as they do EVERY year. As if they hadn’t already done enough, the Haas family fed us all dinner one night and gave us a “Fun Day” on the water - - which made this year extra special. We were once again hosted by First National Bank employees, and Mr. and Mrs. Al Qualls, for a fun-filled time at Chik-fil-A, including clowns, face painting and balloons. Thanks SO much to everyone who made our Big Oak Ranch Family beach trip unforgettable this year!! 10 Big Oak directors and housedads participated in a “Watermelon Helmet Contest” during our trip and Mr. Noel took first place! The following people have made contributions to Big Oak Ranch in Memory or in Honor of family members, friends, & loved ones. The contributions were received between 08/07/2012 — 09/11/2012. If your name does not appear, please look for it in our next Timbers. We regret the unintentional omission or misspelling of names on these lists. In Honor of: Mrs. Joann Bashinsky Ms. Connie Reeves Mr. Ty Batchelor Mr. & Mrs. Willis Woolbright Ms. Haley Burns Mr. & Mrs. David Champa Mr. Gene Clement Ms. Connie Reeves Rev. Jerry Curry Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bryant Mr. Ted Garbutt Ms. Connie Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Gill Mr. & Mrs. John W. Moore John & Dave Hass Ms. Connie Reeves Dawn Hoffman Ms. Pat Weitnauer Mr. & Mrs. Chris Jayne Ms. Cheryl Wiegmann Mr. & Mrs. Zack Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. Hubert York Mr. & Mrs. Zackery Jenkins & Family Mr. & Mrs. Hubert York Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jordan & Family Mrs. Willie Mae Jordan & Family Mr. & Mrs. Chris Knisely Mr. & Mrs. Owen Vickers Col. & Mrs. Harry Lombard Ms. Donna Wadsworth Dr. & Mrs. John T. McCarley Mr. & Mrs. Owen Vickers Bud & Toots Merkl Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Stewart Mr. Joe Merrell Gary & Bridgette Johnson Mr. Michael Miller Mr. & Mrs. Mike B. Miller Mr. Phil & Trish Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Postal Dr. Randy Nichols Mr. Ralph Regan Jadyn & Jordyn Panzer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Panzer Mr. Al Qualls Ms. Connie Reeves Mrs. Sheri Salmon Ms. Pat Weitnauer Mr. & Mrs. Caleb Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. Owen Vickers My children: Rick Scholl, Sheri Salmon, Dawn Jones Ms. Pat Weitnauer Mrs. Frances Stanley Mr. Dennis T. Barrow DeWitt & Ann Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Gary V. Thomas & Family Mrs. Willie Mae Jordan & Family Mr. & Mrs. Trent Wright Mr. & Mrs. Owen Vickers In Memory of: Geraldine "Jerri" Adams Mr. & Mrs. Richard Garnett Mrs. Billie Adderhold Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Pappalardo Jessica Bagwell Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mr. Raymond Bailey Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mrs. Flora Barker Because We Care Group Tallaweka Baptist Church Mr. Jerry Barker Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McGrew Mrs. Hazel Barnett Mrs. Peggy Barnett Mrs. Sally Eppison Mrs. Janice Mahoney McAdory High School Empathy Fund Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tucker Mr. Drew Battle Doctor's Outpatient Center, Inc. 12 Mr. Joe Bean Marcus & Zoe Cassimus Mr. Joseph S. Bean Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Beiser Ms. Ann L. Weigler Mr. John Blair Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Rogers Mr. Paul E. Boozer Mrs. Carolyn W. Andrews Mr. & Mrs. Floyd S. Bennett Mr. James M Boozer Mr. & Mrs. Woody McCluer Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sawyer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Sharp Mr. Mark Washington Mrs. Evelyn Borst Mrs. Judy Page Mrs. Jim Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Grimmitt Mr. Peter Bragan Leslie & Betty Longshore Mr. James Andrew Brand Mrs. Carolyn W. Andrews Mr. Mac Brauddus Dr. & Mrs. Richard Russell Mrs. Lee Parker Bryant Mrs. Betty (Peggy) Heaps Mr. Danny "Coach" Buckalew Mrs. Mildred Walley Mr. Paul Butrus Marcus & Zoe Cassimus Jimmy & Shelby Knight Jack Calk Mrs. Eugenia Calk Benjamin Henley Carr Mr. & Mrs. Gaynell Brunson Mr. & Mrs. James Burks David & Debbie Carr Wesly Carr Mr. & Mrs. Lyndel Graves Dave & LeAnna Huddleston Edgar Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Richard McFalls Ms. Julia Pegues Mr. Charles Mack Chaviers Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lineberry Mr. Gerald L. 'Bubba' Childress Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Childress Mr. A.L. "RED" Chiles Ms. Joyce McClusky Mrs. Betty Clark Mrs. Judy Page Ms. Leann Clark Mr. & Mrs. Nelson W. Cook Ronnie Clark Mrs. Judy Page Mr. John Coles Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Shepherd Mr. Walter "Hammer" Cureton Ms. Georgiana G. Breeding Mrs. Kecia Deason Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Deason Mr. Royce Decker Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith Mr. Donald Gene Dehart Mrs. Judy Page Mr. Daniel Edris Dendy Ms. Jewel Dendy Mr. Ben Donnell John K. & Peggy Haralson Mrs. Thelma Dorfman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kendrick Mrs. Glenice Dotson Mr. & Mrs. David E. Clark Mrs. Sallie E. Hubbard Mr. Larry Drummond Cecil & Toni Ingram The Family of Mike Posey Mrs. Carol Dutt Wayne & Carol Dutt Mr. Morgan Edwards Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mrs. Ruth Embry Mr. & Mrs. Eric M. Cosper Mrs. Christie Elaine Farley Mr. & Mrs. Steve Peters & Family Mrs. Linda Fox Dottie & Patti Anderson Mr. Samuel Freeman Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mr. Joe K. Gaines Mike & Sarah Stonicher Mr. Billy Gamble Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt Sanders Mr. John Gander Mrs. Margaret Fuhrwerk Mrs. Sarah Busby Gilbreath Mike & Sarah Stonicher Mrs. Betty Gill Ms. Sybil Cook Mr. Golsan Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Ezelle Mr. Thomas C. Goolsby Mr. & Mrs. James R. Tippins Mrs. Linda H. Gray Ms. Betty First Mrs. Betty (Peggy) Heaps Mr. Kenneth Gregory Mrs. Nancy Young Mrs. Charlotte M. Hanvey Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bynum M & H Valve Company Mrs. Alice W. Owen Mrs. Marie C. Smith Mr. Wendell Harris Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Gray Mr. Thomas Henderson Because We Care Group Tallaweka Baptist Church 13 Aarian Lovoy Henson Mr. Vincent Haydock Mr. Ray Hicks Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mrs. Jan Hindman Ms. Connie Reeves Mr. Edward Wilkinson Holloway Ms. Elizabeth Jones Mr. Dennis Huey Mr. & Mrs. Ben Sims Mr. James Hunt Gadsden High Classmates of '58 Mrs. Ruth Inman Mrs. Freddie Pearce & Friends Mrs. Mildred Ivy Mr. & Mrs. Hace Alldredge Mr. Larry Jones Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Dr. William Kessler Ms. Elizabeth Jones Mr. Leon Killian Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hunt Mrs. Jane Hall Knox Mrs. Susan Crist Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Godfrey Mr. Andrew Robert Korolevich Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Nixon Mrs. Rebecca Lancaster Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith Mr. Johnny Little Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Gray Dr. Richard Lytle Diane & Richmond Flowers Mrs. Patricia Mayhall Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mrs. Thera Booker McLain Mr. Charles Earl Mclain Wynell McLeroy Steve & Jackie Griffith Mrs. Mozelle G. McPherson Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lineberry Mr. Barry McRae Marcus & Zoe Cassimus Mrs. Joan Marsh Meeks Mr. & Mrs. Owen Vickers Mr. Jimmy Meyers John & Ruth Ray Mrs. Eva Montoya Mr. & Mrs. John Bailey Lawson Murphy Mr. Matthew F. Drummond Mrs. Erna Nagal Jeanette Thompson Mr. David Noles Rock United Methodist Church Mr. Jim Owens Ms. Peggy Sloan Mr. Todd Michael Parsons Carolyn Self Mr. David Pearce Mrs. Mary Thrower Mrs. Sandy Pearce Mrs. Mary Thrower Mr. Johnnie T. Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Millard Moore Mrs. Marie Phillips Mrs. Elizabeth S. Best Lisa Black Polk Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Polk Mrs. Sheila Ponders Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Ezelle Mr. Stephen Ellis Powell Mrs. Douglas Johnson Mr. Bill Pullen Sr. Sandra & Kay Martin Mr. Lamar Reeves Mr. & Mrs. David Johnson Mr. Thurston Reeves Mr. & Mrs. J.M Eubanks Mr. Neale Rhea Sr. Mr. & Mrs. W. Howard Brown Mr. Dennison Rice Mr. & Mrs. William J. Cole Mr. Autry Rickett Mrs. Marcia D. Garrett Mr. Paul Rigsby Jimmy & Shelby Knight Mr. Carl Romine Mrs. Mary Nell Romine Mary Ellen Rowland Dr. David Rowland Mrs. Evelyn Rutherford Steve & Jackie Griffith Mrs. Betsy Mattingly Seale Mr. & Mrs. John Albritton Mr. Charles E. Sides Mr. Ted Jones Jr. Mrs. Tiny Sims Ms. Kimberly Virciglio Mr. Bobby Renay Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gibbs Mr. Stan Smith Mr. Roger Fuston Mr. Lamar Stanford Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert W. Wilkinson Mr. Wade Stevens Mr. Ben Murphy Mr. Buddy Stewart Mr. & Mrs. William J. Cole Mrs. Essie Sudduth Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Harris Mr. Tischler Mr. & Mrs. Randy Bodenhamer Mr. & Mrs. Marc Effron Mrs. Robin Swaim Mr. & Mrs. Bill Tischler 14 Mrs. Georgia Traylor Mrs. Glenda Dumas Mrs. Bonnie Barrentine Vest John & Carolyn Josey Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Vickers Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Owen Vickers Ms. Jennie Lou Watson Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Henderson Mr. Lester Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Rogers Dr. Thomas Wheeler Dr. & Mrs. C. Eugene (Gene) Brown Mrs. Wanda Williams Mr. & Mrs. Hal Miller Mr. Wheeler Joseph Wilson II Mr. & Mrs. H. Johnston Mr. Bill Winkle Shelby Shores Community Church Mrs. Bonnie Wischoff Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Croyle Mr. Sam High Wright Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Bowden Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Caine Mr. & Mrs. Chris Correro Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Cox Mr. & Mrs. Mahlon Scott Felkins III Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Finn Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David Foote Mr. & Mrs. Brett Harris Mr. James D. Harris Jr. Mr. Jeffrey Jordan Ms. Nancy Sheehan Mr. Kenneth Sims Mr. Kenneth G. Sims Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vawter Dr. Robert Yoe Jr. John & Carolyn Josey Mrs. Ethel Yother Ms. Frances E. Freeman Jr. This we believe. We must be good stewards of God’s blessings by: A. ensuring that your contributions are used to enrich the lives of our children--spiritually, mentally, emotionally, & physically; B. maximizing every gift to its fullest; and C. conducting every area of business in an honorable way. This plan will ensure that your support is used where you & God intended - to relieve the suffering of children. -- Board of Directors of Big Oak Ranch 15
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