2017 ANNUAL REPORT

P R OV I D I N G H O M E , S C H O O L , A N D T H E R A P Y F O R K I D S W H O A R E AT- R I S K

HOME, SCHOOL, THERAPY PAGE 4

60 YEAR HISTORY TIMELINEPAGE 10

FINANCIAL REPORTPAGE 12

TRIBUTESPAGE 14

1957-2017 CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF FAMILY

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He created it, blessed it, and I believe it is the primary tool by which He seeks to accomplish his purposes on this earth. As the family unit continues to erode in this country, it will take a profound and unified effort of God’s people to continue with God’s design.

In a culture where the role of family has been compromised, the ministry of Cookson Hills holds this line trusting that God’s design is the better way. It opens its doors to families struggling with unique challenges of raising children, creates a unified plan for how to move forward, and works tirelessly to see results that will last.

I believe that is why God has continued to bless this ministry for the last 60 years. It’s because of the sacrificial support of people like you that this mission has endured for generations. This ministry is not possible without you. THANK YOU!

At Cookson Hills, we learn, practice, and teach a growth mindset. A growth mindset is having the belief that you have the ability to change for the better. As an organization, we want to continue to grow in our abilities and develop into the best we can be. Here are a few ways we’ve ‘grown’ in 2017.

e Our Children and Family Services department implemented a new Principled Family Living strategy.

e Our Education department invested in 16 new computers and updated curriculum to better meet the educational needs of our students. e We added 3 board members from the educational and medical fields. Their expertise allows for greater board engagement in our mission. e We survived the flood of April 29, 2017 and plan to be fully recovered by end of the year.

The biggest rock we must now move is completing the Building on a Legacy of Love building project. We reopened the project in November 2016 to finish raising the funds needed to complete the last three houses and supporting infrastructure. I am pleased to say that we currently have $670K or 65%, of the $1.02 million needed. To help finish this project strong and see updates visit cookonhills.org/buildingproject.

In closing, I am reminded of Paul’s words to the church in Philippi. “I thank God every time I remember you” (Philippians 1:3). We have a kinship in Christ and His mission. We, the people of God, can accomplish so much good when we work together. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel and helping those in need.

Lord Bless and Keep You,HEATH A. HOSTETLERExecutive Director

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GOD LOVES THE FAMILY!

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93% of our kids

have experiencedtrauma

most expressed needs: belonging

& empathy

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In February 2017, 50 volunteers from the community and supporting churches constructed a playground structure with swing set behind our school elementary wing. This new playground has been a great blessing to the primary students; they love their guaranteed 30 minutes of recess each day! The fresh air helps wake up their brains; they think creatively as they plan elaborate games of chase on the jungle gym and expend energy by having contests of who can swing the highest. This wonderful investment provides motivation for kids to stay focused on academic learning throughout their day. Thank you to everyone who made this playground possible!

E D U C AT ION

Each student at Cookson Hills has an individualized Plan of Care that is a road map for their time at Cookson Hills. In the last year we have changed the language of our Plan of Cares to more strength-based terms. Instead of identifying where students are lacking, our language encourages the student to reach towards growth. We want students to believe they are in a process of growth and maturity and are capable of developing strengths that will be useful throughout their lives. Thus, we have also increased the student’s voice in the formation of their goals while at Cookson Hills. Every six months, students complete a Character Strengths Questionnaire with their social worker and identify strengths they would like to improve. Specific actions are then created to help the students develop behaviors that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

CHILDRE N & FA MILY SE RV ICE S

PROGR AMUPDATE S

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y husband and I have always loved children. The passages in the Bible commanding us

to care for orphans always seemed to leap from the page and into my heart. So we told God that we would be willing to be obedient to His commands — just as long as the “orphans” were sweet, cuddly babies with no special needs or scarring backgrounds.

About two years ago, my husband and I agreed it was time to take steps of obedience and pursue foster care. We reached out to an agency and began the process to become licensed foster parents. We were informed that with our son’s young age, they would place only infants with us. With infants, the agency preferred for a parent to stay at home or hire a nanny. Financially, neither of these options could work. Feeling disheartened and confused, we asked God why He had placed this urgency on our hearts if He wasn’t going to make the way clear?

Around the same time, we attended a training that God used to open my eyes and radically change my heart. I wept over my previous lack of understanding and care for older children who were

out of the “cute and cuddly” time of their lives. I was heartbroken at the lack of adults who make themselves available to be God’s hands and feet for older children. At that point, my husband and I both felt that a change was coming. Even though he was thankful for his job, he felt a lack of peace with his career and frequently expressed to me how he hated that we were away from our children for around 50 hours a week. We felt stuck and lost.

Our pastor began counseling us over several issues and he encouraged my husband to write a list of what he wanted for our family in the next five years. I read over his list and learned three core things he desired; his career to have an eternal impact, to be together more as a family, and to care for children that were not biologically ours.

After reading those items, I remembered a term I’d all but forgotten, ‘houseparent.’ The more I thought about it, every single item on my husband’s list would be checked off if we became houseparents. I immediately started researching online for houseparent positions. I asked my husband to hear me out before thinking I was crazy. To my surprise,

HOME ALL KIDS COME TO COOKSON HILLS TO LIVE WITHIN A FAMILY. THEY LAUGH, THEY GROW, THEY HELP SET THE TABLE.

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he didn’t think it was crazy. He actually smiled and said that houseparenting sounded exactly right!

Over the next couple of days, we narrowed the search down to three children’s homes. My family and life were in Arizona; I didn’t want God to tell us to move. So, we first pursued local options, but neither were great fits. When we got to Cookson Hills for our interview, God’s leading was pretty evident. The students we met touched our hearts. We were impressed by the genuine love for God and children of those who are houseparents, administrators, teachers, social workers, and even maintenance staff!

Even so, we didn’t say yes right away when we were offered the position of respite houseparents. We were afraid of our own inadequacies and inexperience. I didn’t want to leave my family; I’d never lived more than three hours away from them. After nearly two weeks, my husband and I came to the same conclusion; God was calling us to Oklahoma to serve Him and to make our lives available to the students of Cookson Hills.

Since arriving here, God has richly blessed our lives. We truly love serving in the capacity of respite houseparents, because we get to be “aunt and uncle” to all of the kids on campus. God has made a way for us financially, and more importantly, for more time together as a family. Although, it’s been strange for us to adjust to life in such a small, close-knit community, I’m slowly learning not to panic when someone comes to my door without calling first! The training and resources that have been provided for us have calmed our fears and given us a newfound confidence. When I compare our current reality to the season we felt “stuck” in, I can’t help but stand in awe of His awesome provision and timing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kamber Goff, Houseparent, is from Phoenix, AZ and enjoys studying Hebrew, babywearing, and Frappuccinos!

702 families

requested help

67 kids served

in residentialcare

7,026 family mealgatherings

I no longer had to worr y about where I would stay at night, what I would eat for dinner, or what lie I would tell to keep us out of trouble with social ser vices. Here, I have a home, I have struc ture.

EMMELINE, class of 2019

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icky was so mad. It was the third time I called him back to fix the corrections on his math

test. Each time he handed me the test, he scurried over to play with the other kids who’d finished. The distraction was obviously more than he could handle.

“Hey, why don’t you come over here and go over these with me.”

I was surprised his eyes were still connected after the eye roll he gave me. He grudgingly dropped down in the chair next to me at my desk. I went through the problems, asking him to explain to me what he did wrong and what he needed to do to fix it. His posture and body language told me that every question was an insult to his very being and that I was wasting his time even talking about it because, obviously, he “already knows all this stuff.”

After a few minutes, I leaned over and softly asked him, “Are you mad at me?”

He didn’t deny it but just looked at me, telepathically yelling, “Obviously! I really want to go over there and play the game. It doesn’t matter if I

do this or not! I DON’T NEED THIS!”

Still quiet, I looked at him in earnest and confessed to him, “Man, if I were you right now, I would be so mad at me. So mad!”

His face changed a bit, from livid to almost confused, but he was still not happy. He relaxed slightly, and I could tell he was listening.

“Nicky, why am I doing this?”

“Because you’re a teacher.”

“OK. But why am I making you go back over this? I could just give you the bad grade and move on. I don’t have to let you look at what you missed. Why am I doing this?”

“Because you want us to learn.”

“Why? Why does it matter to me?”

He just looked at me, not quite seeing where I was going with it.

SCHOOL THEY ENROLL IN SCHOOL, THEY LEARN, THEY PLAY SPORTS, THEY MAKE FRIENDS.SCHOOL THEY ENROLL IN SCHOOL, THEY LEARN, THEY PLAY SPORTS, THEY MAKE FRIENDS.

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“Nicky, it’s because I care. If I didn’t care, I would just make you keep the grade you earned, with no chance of learning from your mistakes.”

He exhaled slowly, relaxing; his face softened, and he nodded in understanding. The anger and frustrations leaked out and were replaced with a calm determination to figure this stuff out. Oh, the joy that flooded my heart. He scooted up next to my desk, said, “OK,” and we got to work.

Two weeks later, Nicky took another math test. Maybe I did something different; maybe he did something different, but when he came into my classroom at the end of the day, and I showed him his test, his face broke out into a wide smile of confidence as he took in the stickers and bright pink gel pen proclaiming “Minus Zero!! WOW! Way to go!!”

Obviously, regardless of his attitude, I would have helped him. I love these kids regardless of how they feel about me. Angry, happy, sad, annoyed. But it’s the most fun when I get to see all of the emotions and the story has a happy ending.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashley Allsbury, Middle School Teacher, is from Edmond, OK. She enjoys good conversation paired with good coffee and watching a variety of nerdy movies and TV shows.

99% participated in extracurricular

activities

39% of studentswere on thehonor roll

100% of graduates

started college this fall

My teachers at Cookson Hills have helped me learn to take responsibility and speak up for myself. I s till remember the first time I ever asked for help; it was in math class. Before, I had always been determined to do things on my own, but that day I let my guard down and let someone help me.

CATREENA, class of 2020

In another school, I would have failed. But Cookson Hills is dif ferent. I ’ve learned that the more I tr y, the more I can do. All of this really is wor th it , because I am wor th it.

PATRICIA, class of 2021

efore I came to Cookson Hills, my self image was pretty low due to foster care, moving around a

lot, and eventually, having such high standards at home. When I was adopted, I went from being a child in foster care to being a preacher’s kid. I felt like I could never live up to the standards that came with this role.

When I arrived at Cookson Hills, I was in survival mode; I kept my head low and tried to fit in. Humor and energy became my defense mechanism. I was always cracking jokes and trying to make people laugh, even if it was self-deprecating. Real growth began by building relationships with my houseparents, having a counselor who cared, and my social worker challenging me to “make a change for myself.” Gaining recognition for my efforts, hard work, and gaining the trust of my principal also helped improve my self image.

My self confidence has grown throughout my time at Cookson Hills. My senior year, classmates voted me as “most respected.” I have learned how to harness my energy and put it towards something good, giving me a sense of responsibility that I didn’t have

before. I have learned from my mistakes, and how to grow not only in my strengths, but through my limitations.

I have connected with Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:12-13; “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

I have really lived that out. Being in foster care I learned what it was like to be in need. Living at Cookson Hills I have learned what it is like to have plenty; plenty of love and care.

Cookson Hills has helped prepare me for adulthood through lessons in responsibility, love, sacrifice, and community. I was put in leadership roles both in school and in my home even though I didn’t feel I was ready for it. But these experiences have helped me mature and develop a good sense of responsibility. I learned how to balance school, sports, work, and family while still being productive.

THERAPY THEY TALK, THEY RIDE HORSES, THEY HEAL, AND (WE HOPE) THEY LEAVE BETTER THAN THEY CAME.

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My houseparents taught me how to show love even in difficult circumstances. Despite the negative choices made by children in their home, my houseparents were still willing to love! Having witnessed this agape love, I now understand that forgiveness is necessary to move forward. Agape love is the piece that sets a foundation for better relations with others and I want to pass that on.

The staff at Cookson Hills has shown me the true meaning of sacrifice. People like our high school science teacher and our graphic designer have skill sets that qualify them for higher paying jobs, but have chosen to sacrifice in order to serve kids. Because of this example, I know that despite what the world says about money equaling success, I want to leave the legacy of changing someone’s life. That’s what was done for me and that’s what I want to do.

Finally, I have been able to form a network of people who I know I can rely on! Whether that be for a job reference, meeting basic needs, spiritual guidance, or just people who will look out for me. I am relieved, comforted, and feel a sense of security knowing I won’t have to face adulthood alone.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Epifanio, class of 2017, is from Denver, CO and enjoys sports, playing board games, and watching Marvel movies.

1,376 individualcounseling

sessions

118 family

counselingsessions

93% of families seeking

reunification attendedParent U courses

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The thing I like best about Cookson Hills is the fac t that there are so many kids my age and that we can talk, have fun, relate to each other ’s stories, and help each other grow.

CAMERON, class of 2021

School may be hard, the counseling sessions dif ficult, but I’ve learned that if I work through the hard stuf f now; it will set me up for a bet ter future.

VANESSA, 2017 graduate

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COOKSON HILLS was founded on love of God and love for humanity, especially children who were hurting, abandoned, or abused. This is the story of that small beginning and how it has unfolded throughout the decades.

1952 • Howard and Joyce Dillon buy 1,000 acres in the Cookson Hills for $10 an acre and begin Christian missionary work.

1956 • Arnold and Eva Kernan join the Dillons and cast the vision for Cookson Hills Christian School.

The Dillons and other generous donors give land, a home, furniture, house trailers, and use of a barn, out buildings, and sawmill. The ministry hires a teacher and a farm manager and is ready to accept children into care.

Where Youth Help Themselves to Happiness

1957 • The first child, a 16 year old boy, arrives. Representatives from Christian Churches in the area form the first Board of Directors.

The 920 begins. The first permanent building, serving as a school and small dining hall is constructed, followed by a home for 10 children.

1960 • Arnold Kernan meets Lawerence Hallum at a summer Bible camp and approaches him about assuming the superintendent role at Cookson Hills.

1961 • Lawerence and Ellen Hallum begin leadership roles, traveling every weekend raising support and ushering in an era of ministry growth.

The Board sets forth a two-year plan for a dining hall, superintendent’s home, barn, and two new homes each with space for 12 children.

1963 • Grades 1-8 meet on campus. Construction begins on a high school and gym, in order to provide for more students’ needs.

1965 • 78 placed and staff children are being cared for at Cookson Hills. Filled to capacity, two additional homes are constructed. This creates space for 24 more children.

Cookson Hills begins hosting an annual college basketball tournament, later known as the College Classic.

1966 • The members of the first (and last, until 1985) graduating class receive their diplomas. However, due to state requirements, Cookson Hills high school students return to Kansas Public School the following year.

A Home for Homeless Children

1968 • The first Cookson Hills satellite unit is established in Oberlin, KS.

The 80, a new residential area, is developed and includes six childcare homes, a playground, and a dining hall with iconic round tables. Houseparents and children begin filling these homes immediately.

Serving Children With a Need

1969 • A new church building, built by staff and students, is dedicated in Kansas, OK.

1970s • Themes such as good work ethic, financial responsibility, importance of education, and faith-based moral values permeate the work of Cookson Hills.

Cookson Hills choirs begin traveling and promoting the ministry in churches all across the country.

Staff members and retirees expand vocational training experiences, including welding, woodworking, photography, print shop, automotive, leather working, ranching, dairy, and gardening.

Cookson Hills helps build a medical, vision, and dental clinic in the town of Kansas, OK.

1970 • Having outgrown the original elementary school, a permanent building with eight classrooms, library, and office is constructed.

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1971-1977 • Ralph and Leona Gorman are instrumental in the establishment of nine additional satellite units located in Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Alaska, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and overseas in Haiti.

Saving America’s Youth

1982 • A Library Media Center, with the first computers, is added to the school.

The original clothing store burns down and is re-built by volunteers

1984 • Cookson Hills achieves state accreditation credentials and high school students enroll in classes on campus.

A 10-unit apartment complex for retirees and support staff is constructed. A new gymnasium is constructed.

1985 • The first Wilderness Camp occurs and includes high and low ropes courses, canoeing, camping, devotions, and praise and worship times on Chapel Hill.

Serving God, Serving Children

1990s • Cookson Hills teams win State-level Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball Championships.

By the end of the decade, all satellite units are incorporated into the main Cookson Hills unit.

1990 • Cookson Hills wins the National Bible Bowl Championship.

1995 • A new office building is completed on Highway 10.

1998 • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) awards membership to Cookson Hills.

2000s • Cookson Hills wins two Volleyball, two Track & Field, and two Football State Championships.

2000 • The equine program introduces the integrated use of horses as an approach to helping children and families toward healthy reunification.

Classrooms are wired for internet, teachers begin utilizing technology in the classrooms, and the website cooksonhills.org launches.

2001 • The state of Oklahoma issues licensure to Cookson Hills for the care of up to 120 children.

2006-2012 • Providing lodging for families and visitors, six cabins and a retreat center are built.

2007 • The Family Training Center, including stables, indoor arena, covered round pen, and counseling area is completed, providing a centralized location for equine assisted behavioral counseling for students and their families.

Help. Hope. Healing.

2011 • A first ever capital campaign, Building on a Legacy of Love, begins and raises $14 million over the next five years.

2011-2016 • Over 3,000 volunteers and 150 churches from 15 states help construct a new school, dining hall, and 12 new childcare homes. Buildings are intentionally designed for the ministry’s trauma-informed care model and family-style living.

2013 • Cookson Hills Christian School receives accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Cookson Hills receives the Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Award for Youth Development.

2014 • Classes begin in the new state-of-the-art educational facility. Families begin utilizing the new dining hall.

2015 • Seven houseparent families move into the new homes on the hilltop.

Providing home, school, and therapy for kids who are at-risk

2016 • Two more childcare homes are completed and all primary houseparent families move to the hilltop, resulting in the closure of The 80.

2017 • Ensuring continued Kingdom service, ownership of The 80 is transferred to an expanding non-profit serving vulnerable individuals.

It’s not foolproof. It’s difficult.

And, it’s worth it.

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402 volunteers gave

5451 hours of service

1202 individuals from

42states (and

Taiwan) provided support

497 churches from

28 states provided

support

The following individuals and churches left gifts from their estate to

Cookson Hills in 2017. Their generous gifts will allow children who are at-risk

to be provided with home, school, and therapy for generations to come.

Southeast Christian Church continues to suppor t Cookson Hills on a monthly basis because of our healthy relationship and the ongoing evaluation Cookson Hills does to continue making the ministr y the best it can be. We see humility in leadership and integrity in their business conduct.

Southeast Christian ChurchMissions MinistryLouisville, KY

SOURCESOF SUPPORTl CHURCHES 45%

l INDIVIDUALS 32%

l FOUNDATIONS 14%

l BUSINESSES 6%

l PROGRAM SERVICES 2%

l WORKGROUPS 1%

LEAVING a LEGACY

To learn more about Leaving a Legacy to the children of Cookson Hills, or to begin partnering with us, contact

Heath Hostetler, 918-597-2192.

}{ First Christian Church of Carthage, MO

Earl & Ethyle Cavett • WR Crabill • Dawn Zollman

Maple Park Christian Church of Wagoner, OK

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

HEATH HOSTETLERExecutive Director

MARK FRITZDirector of Business & Operations

MELISSA JACKSONDirector of Educational Services

JOHN THURSTENSONDirector of IT & Maintenance

ALAN WAGESDirector of Children & Family Services

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AILEEN GRONEWOLDPresident

CLAY W. ALLENVice-President

LARRY NAUMANNTreasurer

AMY FICHTNER

MELISSA FRANKLIN

NELSON HORTON

MARK HOSTETLER

CHARLIE SPENCER

RASHONDA TAYLOR

JERRY STUKEY

HEATH HOSTETLEREx Officio

Sources of support, revenues, and gains: Contributions & bequests Investment income Program, rent, and other Total support, revenues, and gains Net assets released from restriction Expenses: Program services: Childcare Education Counseling Total program services Supporting services: General and administrative Fundraising Total supporting services Total expenses Change in net assets from operating activityNON-OPERATING ACTIVITY Change in assets related to: Defined benefit pension liability Write off of uncollectible pledges Change in net assets from non-operating activity Change in unrestricted net assets

Contributions & other income Net assets released from restriction Change in temporarily restricted net assets Change in net assets Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year

2017

$2,367,010 51,898

436,742 2,855,650

60,192

1,761,676 768,926

42,168 2,572,770

430,602 154,811

585,413 3,158,183 (242,341)

(40,000) ------

(40,000) (282,341)

333,347 (60,192)

273,155 (9,186)

17,300,278 $17,291,092

2016

$2,395,720 (12,998) 223,064

2,605,786 1,109,999

1,514,144 752,479 62,721

2,329,344

432,732 138,304 571,036

2,900,380 815,405

112,000 (256,168) (144,168) 671,237

84,298 (1,109,999)

(1,025,701) (354,464)

17,654,742 $17,300,278

CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS

CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

2018 RESOURCEALLOCATION

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIESYears ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

l HOME 54%

l SCHOOL 26%

l THERAPY 2%*

l ADMIN. 12%

l FUNDRAISING 6%

$1,676,787

$830,117

$53,557

$369,975

$203,034

* Each year therapeutic services receive funding by additional sources.

NOTE: All data in this Annual Report taken from fiscal year 2017.

Cookson Hills strives to uphold the highest standards of financial stewardship. In 2017, we received Charity Navigator’s highest rating, Exceptional, noting that Cookson Hills, “exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in our field.” We are also proud members of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. To view our full audit report, prepared by CapinCrouse, please visit: cooksonhills.org/accountability.

Pat AveryJames Avery

Wally Branstetter Jana Thimesch

Elizabeth (Betts) BurnetteRaylene Barnett

Margie CareyJoe Carey

Leo Chambers Lendell & Lawanda Bass

Baxter Cook Jo Helen Ohl Doris Cook Sandy Moslander Julie Dobbs LuGreg Trucking Kingfisher,OKHank & Melissa Crowell HealthSmart Oklahoma City, OKJohn Bolton

Joseph Lee CoreJennifer Peruffo Matt & Missy Franklin

Ardon R. Cramberg Lela Cramberg

Oscar Curnutt Joyce Curnutt

Ruby Custer Johnny & Esther Custer

Ralph & Irma Dietz R & I Memorial Trust

Joyce Dillon GE & June McQueen Wesley Dillon Richard & Marcia Temple

Charlotte DoddTom Reed

John Dorney Ruth Dorney Mary Dotson First Christian Church Berean/Lookout Class Stilwell, OK

Evadne M. (Saltsman) Douglas T. Wayne Douglas Rose Mangskau First Church of Christ Binghampton, NY

Margrete Siemens DouglasT. Wayne Douglas

Eloise Dutka Boris Dutka Ruth Dorney

Monte EdingerSherry Williams

Paul Enabnit Kenneth & Jane Lake

Pat Flood Joseph & Phyllis Diaz

Raymond GipsonGlendale Christian Chiurch Springfield,MO

Walter Grabow R.D. & M.M. Acre

Troy Hall Judy Myers

Lawrence & Ellen HallumRuth Dorney

Lawrerence Hallum Sam & Marilyn Schurter

George Burton HarmsWalt & Norma Miller

Connie Hay Darryl Hay

Marion Henderson Ken & Jane Kellhofer

Raymond & Helen Hill Robert & Beverly Barrett

John Hoose The Spaldings

Bobby Horton Ken & Tracy Sowers Linda Vernon FBI Recreation Association Oklahoma City, OK

Luther Hull Westside Christian Church Republic, MO

Elizabeth Jensen Carol Sass

Sammie Lou Johnson BennefieldFamily Edwards Family Tomlinson Family Rick & Rita Whitehead Jessica Funk Richard & Joy Nuckolls Judy Hooper David & Lona Bailey Arthur & Patricia Howe

June Joslin Larry & Valerie Naumann

Clyde & Hazel KelleySherry Williams

Forest & Clara King Kattie Moore Everett & Jewelle Lake Kenneth & Jane Lake

Helen Landers Dr. Kenneth & Cynthia Leach Fred LandgrafLarry & Valerie Naumann

Loretta J. LawsonAllen & Zelma Braswell

William W. LeinerRaylene Barnett Clare Dunham

Cindy LonghoferEvelyn Nicewarner

Loved OnesJudy Krehbiel Delia Lowder NSU College of Science & Health Tahlequah, OK

Naomi Mahan Kay Harper Marilyn Fessler MML PR Santa Monica, CA

Esther KellhoferKen & Jane Kellhofer

Florence Matkin Family

Wayman Matlock Comprehensive Eye Care Claremore, OK

James Richey McCulloughNita McCullough

Bob McDonaldVada McDonald M.R. Kraemar & Kasey Booth John & Sharon Ross Stuart & Lisa Baker Leonard & Joan Long Norman & Dorothy Voxx Leland & Shirley Greving Don & Charli Barrett Mary Ann Taylor Carol Tallent Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Clements Janene Schneider Tom & Juanita Zerfas Brent & Clare Gustin Bill & Diana Greving Jan & Eileen Schemper Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Hooper Leland & Christina Rundle Rodney, Kathy & Balee White Thelma Bushnell Jack Bard Max Lowry Mr. & Mrs. Stan Miller G. Bruinekool Ivan & Veda Brasted Ila Mays Stephen & Karen Reese Neil & Sherry Robinson Gertrude Erikson Logan Manor Donna Van Kooten Warren & Laura Green

Bob McDonald cont.Merl & Wilma Hesser Edith Schick Leroy & Renee Spresser Micahel & Shannon Kats Janice Lohrmeyer Betty Berney Robert & Dianne Hooper Joann Wolf Ruth Gibeau Carolyn Barnes SunflowerElectricPowerCorp. Hays, KS

James Clyde Miller Kenneth & Wanda Miller Leon Miller Vicki Garrison Mary E. Mitchell First Christian Church Willing Workers Class Murfreesboro, AR

Nancy MoodyLloyd Moody Ray & Cathy Merritt Mr. & Mrs. John Roberts Betty Hadley Mr. & Mrs. George Stehle Ray & Nancy Carter Millard & Phyllis Root Ray & Ruth Newton Carol Twitchell Tonya, Chad & Evan Henry Renee, Ravi & Andrew Kukkapalli Trina Twitchell John & Martha Hesse Jennifer Hanion Jean & Butch Glass Tolin & Quinn Annis Church of Christ of Grand Ledge Charlotte, MIDon & Jan Morey Chuck & Rosie Meyers Nelda M. Noe John & Ethelen Herbstreit Cleland & Ann Cook

Earl W. Morgan Tom & Phyllis Clark

David Mostek Myrtle Owings Carolyn Mostek

Dennis Murray Sam & Marilyn Schurter Anne Davis Murray

Steven MyersDale Myers

Linda Nichols MarjorieGriffith Allen & Norene Stroud

George & Rose Nievar Vera Yvonne Jones Alice Overstreet Stephen & Saundra Ukena

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