P.O. Box 740 Eastaboga, AL 36260

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Winter 2011

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID PERMIT NO. 1776 BIRMINGHAM, AL

Spring 2012

This is your official invitation!

Contact us at: office@rainbowomega.org

256.831.0919 Visit our website:

www.rainbowomega.org Find us on Facebook!

Board of Directors

Stentson Carpenter Chairman

Vance Moore, M.D.

Vice-Chairman

Ron Hubbard

Secretary

Mary Ann Crump Treasurer

Michael Adams

Jack Clark

Jeff Helms

Lavon Henley

Mona Jenkins, Ph.D.

Jane Mullally

Charles Strickland

Stan Tumlin

Matt Vega, J.D.

STAFF

Stentson Carpenter CEO

Mike Carpenter

Director of Operations

Carol Paris Comptroller

Becca Ambriz Residential Program Director

Sarah Barbao

Medical Services Director

Gail Tillman

Vocational Program Director

Sherry Carpenter

Intermediate Care Facility Director

Mission: To glorify God by ensuring that adults with developmental disabilities have a permanent and safe home where their abilities and potentials are respected and nurtured in a Christian environment.

From the Desk of Stentson Carpenter Memorials (continued) Rob Travis Geneele Crenshaw Terrance Knight Dan, Elaine & Stephen Moss Judy Patterson Paul & Gwyn Reeser Elaine Stroud Wayne Tincher Brent & Kimbra Wiseman Bobby Tucker Doris Tucker Jean Vickery Willard & Beverly Lewis Linda Ward Carolyn Hoots Jean Wells Joe Wells Curtis Wayne Whitaker Ann Dillard Tim White George & Mavis Waters Mary Ann Wiley Sam & Cindy Dendy Charlie Wilson Hugo & Barbara Molliston Rhudy Wilson Doyle & Mary Springer John Wingard Wilma Pittman William B. Wells Patsy Wells Bill Williams Alice Cornelius Geraldine Mitchell Margaret Williams Roger & Mandy Myers Muriel Williams Julie Altenbach Hazel Wright Doyle & Mary Springer

Honorariums Gene & Della Bluemly James & Peggy Kyzer Ralph & Betty Bolt Robert & Alice Guyton Faye Butler Ann Dillard Dorothy Cameron Kathryn Goray Wayne & Nikki Carmello-Harper Virginia Matheny Sherry Carpenter Ann Dillard Stentson & Dianne Carpenter Ann Dillard Fern Singer Watterson & Singer, Attys at Law, PC Ken Catalano Denis & Virginia Catalano Charles & Betty Cline William & Joe Ann Norris Nancy Ellenburg

Doris Crowley Lewis Ellenburg Ruth Ellenburg J.C. Roberts Mrs. Clayton Roberts Mary Ann Crump Glen & Wanda Hughes Justin Hughes Valera Johnson Rex & Carolyn Markham Linda Phillips Matthew Phillips Gordon & Miriam Sherman Laura Cupp George & Betty Currey Kendra Curtis Ann Dillard Juanita Dahlberg Marshall & Mollie Guthrie Mrs. Davis’ 2nd Grade Class, Ohatchee Elementary Maureen Davis Jerry & Remelle Davis Paul & Debra Cavender Mavis Estes Phillip DeRoberts Mary Cooper Brad Edwards Anita Edwards Robin Edwards, Jr. Velma Hawkins Inglenook Lunch Bunch Dennis & Kellie Pappas Professional Engineering Group, Inc Lloyd & Jane Rotton Charlene Witt Temple DeRoberts Charlene Witt Tabby Dillard F.A. and Betty Waltrous Troy Dorsey Katherine Davis Brooks C. Duke Phil & Pat Duke Hannah W. Duke Phil & Pat Duke Mark Eason Rodney Pollard Rebecca Fincher James Fincher Joy French Algonquins Study Club Samuel Blackwell First United Methodist Church, Anniston Walt & Jean Phillips Jimmy & Phyllis Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Robert Garner Dr. & Mrs. Vance Moore John Giddens Teri Fritsma Jodi Gray Julie Altenbach Greg’s b’day Ralph & Lynn Parrish Jill Hearn Julie Bryant Jim & Jean Coleman

Annie Helms Tommy, Laura, Thomas & Mary Ellen Cauthen William & Debra Davis Jeff & Laurie Helms Amy Herron Pauline Climer Steve Hicks Glenn & JoAnn Hicks Justin Holt Pam Holt Juanita Schiele Kenny Jeffus Beth Wedemeyer John Key Mary Harris M.J. & E.C. Wilson Alton & Mary Long Susan Womack Margaret Long (Birthday) Ben Curtis Mack & Bettie Loverling Gary & Karen McMahan Rebecca Maddox Pamela Voss Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Mansour Julie Altenbach Pat Marcal Ann Dillard Izabela Marton Ann Dillard Porter McKay Robert & Mollie Childs Jim McKnight Max & Ruth Papazian Kathryn Meriweather Kathryn Goray Bill & Anne Hare Mr. and Mrs. Mario Mifsud Julie Altenbach Shelly Moody Faye Brown Lee & Janice Cash Bill & Ann Lambert Sue Moody Carolyn Osborn Whitfield Memorial UMW Vance Moore M. Brooks Clark Samuel & Mary Monk Richard & Joan Sawyer Claire & Katie Morris Tami Meyers Moulton Church of Christ Sam & Cindy Dendy Rev. & Mrs. Hal Noble Temd & Lucy Deason Danielle Paris Ann Dillard Tony Prestridge Kenneth & Carolyn Davis Mr. and Mrs. Victor Raczkowski Julie Altenbach Rainbow Omega Staff Bob & Mary Ann Couch Rainbow Omega Vocational Staff Max & Margaret Stern

Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves Julie Altenbach Jennifer Renaud James & Robin Marbourg Mr. and Mrs. Alec Rickenbaker Julie Altenbach Julie Riser All of her cousins Raymond & Doris Emmerson Ray & Sue Robbins Laura & Larry Cate Saint Andrews Chapel Clothing protectors Terry Satterwhite Ludwick and Billie Sharon Hiers, Sr. Jim Shikle William & Betty Shikle John Smith (90th B’day) William & Betty Shikle John Stewart Imogene “Gene” Cunningham Trip & Diane Griswold Louise Ratliff Shawnee Stewart Ann Dillard Juanita Talbert Blaine & Brenda Cornett Dottie Travis Jean Finney Thomas Stamps Judy Patterson Alan Torrontor Buddy & Janis Couch Ethelene Tucker Ronnie & Caryl Tucker Stan Tumlin Midyett Revocable Living Trust Jane Waites Daniel & Anne Ridinger Michael & Sharon Wales Milton Looney Julie Hixson Wallace Harding University College of Pharmacy Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Wallis Phil & Pat Duke Brittany Walsh Gary & Carol Keever Donnie Wells Tim & Lisa Slaton Kara Werner Bernie & Sharon Grozine Tony White Ann Dillard Darren Williams Tommy & Carol Laney Bobby & Reba Wood Ed & Annette Prince Chester Young Roberta Young Phillip Young Robert Young Roberta Young

Rainbow Omega welcomes your in-kind donations! We currently have a need for the following items:

Large storage containers (40 gallon) Hand towels (white) Queen size sheet sets Bath cloths (white) Upright, bagless vacumn cleaners

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If you have questions about donating items, please contact Dianne Carpenter at 256.831.0919 ext. 227, her office is in

the Carpenter Work Center.

We have a wish list on Amazon.com! Items bought from their website can be sent directly to us! You choose if you

want your name on the donation or make it anonymous. Click on "Gift and Wish Lists" at the top of their home

page, on the right side of next page you will see "Find Wish Lists and Registries"-type in Rainbow Omega!

After almost three and one half years, we have moved into our new work center. It was a much needed move. We are excited to say, at the least, all the kinks and last minute details are being worked out as I write this note. I will thank everybody more specifically later as I might miss someone now. The total cost of the building, furnishings and property was close to $3.5 million. All the new things we added to our program and the size of the building was well worth it. There are a lot of buildings here with names. This building will be named the Carpenter Work Center in honor of our son, Chris Carpen-ter. He is the motivation for Dianne and I to do what we do, he gives us purpose in life. A smile and a hug from him is enough for us. Open House and Dedication of the Carpenter Work Center will be Friday, June 8 at 10:30 am. I am praying for our largest crowd ever to help us celebrate this milestone for Rainbow Omega. Please make plans to come. We are pleased to have Lieutenant Governor, Kay Ivey as our keynote speaker. On April 29, we lost Alan Strickland, the son of Charles and Phoebe Strickland. He was a resident of Rainbow Omega and had just moved to our medical home from the Strickland/Stringfellow Home where he had lived since 1999. Alan had been sick for a while. He had a pace maker for his heart and other health issues. We will truly miss Alan. His father, Charles, is one of our founding board members. The Strick-land family has been very good to Rainbow Omega over the years and still is. Alan was their only child. His going to be with Jesus will be a big void in their lives that only time, friends and God will fill. Hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

“Santa” delivers a check to Dianne Carpenter in the amount of $2,500 from the Sunny King Automotive Group in Anniston.

These donations in memory and honor of friends were received November 1, 2011— April 30, 2012.

Memorials Charles Adams Bessemer Eye Clinic Hubert Adams Bob & Jane Reinhart Audrey Singleton Aldridge Lora Bankston Frank & Kay Kolb Phillip Anderson Phyllis Anderson John & Mary Brown Mark & Sandra Cannon Gary & Cheryl Smith Sophia & Claire Arthur Steve & Gail Pollard Curtis Wayne Ashurst Ann Dillard Sarah Barnett Bruce & Ann Stroud Marcelle Beck Bill & Nell (Bozeman) Turner Phillip Bernardi Phyllis “Tottie” Weaver Sadie Billingsley Eleanor King & Ron King Family Robert Bishop Ralph & Marie Chambers Lollie Blackwood Tommy & Linda Irons Ruby Padagge Bolton Affie Martin Ed Bonduront Frank & Lila Sutton James Brumley Billy & Deborah Box Sadie Burgess Ella Moore Harry Burnell Mary Ann Crump Tammie Willoughby Carney Bobby & Elsie Phifer Dennis & Mary Jo Camp Wilma Pittman LaDon Campbell Bobby & Patsy Owens Doyle Carson Sam & Cindy Dendy R.W. Carter Ella K. Moore Cecil Chandler Jerre & Shirley Glover Royce “Chip” Chandler Doyle & Mary Springer Edna Chitwood Mary Ann Crump James Church Tony & Elissa Hoover William Robert Clark, Jr. Carolyn Fultz Murlyne Clements Sam & Cindy Dendy James Cleveland Joyce Cleveland Robert Cobb LaRue Hix Jefferson County Education Assn. Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ Sarah Ann Nelson Cole William & Sue Crane Thomas D. Conway Tommy & Ellen Williams J.C. Copeland Bill & Roberta Maloney Charles “Steve” Cox Carline Kessel Fred & Helen McDaniel Michael & Nina Payer Mary Ann Cox Nima Fikes Carney Crick Nancy Crick Donald Crowe Louise Ratliff James Crowley Lewis Ellenburg Ruth Ellenburg J.C. Roberts Mrs. Clayton Roberts Nancy Ellenburg

Billie Crump Mary Ann Crump Dorthy Crump Mary Ann Crump Alex Curry Ray & Gail Brunner Clayton & Faye Harlin John & Dorothy Monks Lucynda Smith Bobby Daniel Freda Bearden Betty Daniel James Windham George Stanford Daniel Doris Daniel Carol Price Marvin Daniel Evelyn T. Daniel Jerry Davis Ruth Bartow Walter E. Bell, III Lela Anne Brewer Ray & Gail Brunner Doris Crowley Ken & Ann Damsgard Beryl & Dawna Davis Dennis & Deborah Dzendzel Lori Ewoldsen Wilma Ellis Mavis Estes Nonena Graham Ronald & Dianne Haas Horace Helms Calvin & Vivian Howard Chris & Mary Kramer Jim & Tommye Lunceford Gail Maddox Jean Morris Bobby & Elsie Phifer Joe & Ruby Pruett John & Sue Sehon Chuck & Lana Sellers Faye & Travis Sessions John & Mary Smith Lucynda Smith Dr. Joy Stewart John & Mary Whiten Thomas R. Wilson Family Paul Dolan Bruce Dolan Phil & Pat Duke John A. Duke Mavis Ayres Dianne Champion Joe & Pat Johnson Don & Gail Maddox Dorothy Maddox Nena Graham James Dunn Jesse Dunn Jimmy Dykes Clifford E. Dykes, Jr. Mark Eason Rodney Pollard Aaron Kyle Echols Sam H. Dendy, Jr. Doris Edwards Brad Edwards Robin N. Edwards, Jr. Robin “Anita” Edwards William & Donna Thackerson Fritz Ehrhart Rebekah Brewer Peggy Woods Lorene B. Ellison Affie Martin Demar Epton Joseph & Jody Vickery Carroll & Mary Russell Gary Falkner Carter & Diane Gable Charlotte Falkner Bob Finney Julie Young Doan Foreman Anna Chabert Jewel Foster Glencoe Church of Christ Jim Fryer Raymond & Ann Hollub

Ralph Gaines Hugo & Barbara Molliston Nell Gainey Bobby & Patsy Owens Helen Gallahar J.C. & Charline Smith Rob Garner Dr. & Mrs. Vance Moore Nell Golden Nancy Cooper M.K. Graham Penny Barcroft Fred Gregory Ann Dillard Samuel L. Grice Hugo & Barbara Molliston Lois Carol Hammonds Ann Dillard Olene Hanback Wayne & Faye Chastain Antonia Hardiman Judy Shepura Nora Hardiman Judy Shepura Erline Hardin Sam & Cindy Dendy Francis & Greanville Harrington Nancy Schear Dewey Hawkins Bill & Nell Turner Alan Haynie Dottie Travis Michelle Henderson Ethelwyn Langston Richard Holbrook Ralph & Marie Chambers Phillip Holladay Eleanor Holladay Alex Hopper Mary Ann Crump Billie Grills House Mauriace & Peggy Rogers Captain Daniel S. Hubbard Craig & Cinda Hansen Van Ingram Nathan & Michelle Click Jerry Jenkins Betty Aldridge Melton & Pat Robertson Bill Jimerson Albert & Charlotte Fulks Richard Jones Reggie & Carol Neel Pyron Keener Doyle & Mary Springer Kevin Kuykendall Ken & Charlene Kuykendall Frank Lawrence Frank & Jane Patton Hosielene Lawson Jerry & Ann Lawson Dot Lee Ralph & Ann Wren Michael LeFever Doyle & Mary Springer Inez Lehner Robin N. Edwards, Jr. Etta Lester Johnny Walton Erin Logan Don & Gail Maddox Mildred Loh Juanima Fikes Inez Maddox Don & Gail Maddox Billy Ray Mason Charlene Cobb Ralph McConathy Mary Ann Crump Bea McConnell Bill & Roberta Maloney Stacie McKnight Dottie Travis Birdie McVeety Ella Moore

Bob Mercer Michael & Nina Payer Moore, Scott G.R. Moore Robert Morris Phil & Pat Duke Jeff Morton Jimmy & Sandra Morton Phil Nevenschwander Sam & Cindy Dendy Lois Marie Newsome Dan & Kitty Newsome Guy Powers Ogden Louise Ratliff Bob Parker Hugo & Barbara Mollison Frankie Patton Frank & Jane Patton Jeanette Reid Mr. & Mrs. Mike Payer Diane Payer Burnett Joe & Jean Phagan Buster D. Walker Stanley M. Pharr Bernice Pharr Pam Phillips Ken & Rhonda Mason Billy Pitts Doyle & Mary Springer Louise Pitts Dr. & Mrs. Denton Kimbrough Woodrow & Sue Porter Michael J. & Necia Porter Lonnie & Ruby Randolph Kenneth & Janice Randolph Charles M. Ratliff Louise Ratliff Bailey Robinson Doyle & Mary Springer Joseph & Jody Vickery Col. & Mrs. Charles Robinson Louise Ratliff Misty Elizabeth Romine Suzanne Hughes Tyson Red Rushing Jeff & Cindy Lawrence Dorothy Satterwhite Billy & Roberta Maloney Ethel Schrader Ralph & Marie Chambers Bob Simpson Ralph & Anita Wren Nonni Slagle Al & Ruth Bastin Floyd & Carolyn Garner Joe & Betty Glenn Dan & Glenda Kirby Dottie Travis John & Marsy Thomas Robert Smith Billy & Roberta Maloney Ed Sprayberry Doyle & Mary Springer Johnnie Staton Mickey & Sue Hixson Ruby Spurlock Cassandra & Franklin Parker Bucilla Stephenson Glencoe Church of Christ Bobbye Leath Poe Stewart Phyllis Adams Mary Ann Crump Debra Page Stinson Bobby & Patsy Owens Jimmy Stuckey Jonathan & Joyleen Martin Nofal H. Swaid Jim & Sandi Robinson Juanita Talbert Blaine & Brenda Cornett Bill Jones Jim & June Templeton Gerald & Jane Blackwood Bobby Thomas Lecil & Jeanne Evans Griffin Thweat Roger & Mandy Myers Richard Torrontor Bruce & Ronna Kois Sharon T. Wales

In-Kind Donations received November 1, 2011 — April 30, 2012 Anonymous — (from our Amazon.com wish list) pillow protectors, adult diapers, disinfecting wipes Anniston Morning Rotary Club — furniture for Stallings “C” House Jeannie Allen — activity coloring books Tim & Jenny Armstrong — walker, potty chair Dorothy Beckwin — coffee pot, adult diapers Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Bernardi — pool table, cover, wall mount cue holder, pool cues, felt brush, ball racks, pool balls, replacement felt, chalk cubes, air hockey table & playing pieces Dave Bolt — gas for van, drill press & bits, misc. maintenance items Joe Brown — disinfectant spray/wipes, bleach, disinfecting cleaner Cynthia Brown — dish cloths & towels, storage bags, plastic containers, hand sanitizer Dan Brown — 100 pancake breakfast tickets, box of oranges Brenda Caldwell — coffee pot, serving tray Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Carpenter — mugs Ronnie & Sherry Carpenter — kitchen thermometers, food choppers, skin creams, bandages, trash bags, detergent, key fobs, eating uten-sils for special needs CiCi’s Pizza — a case of cups (vocational kitchen) Cinderella Dance Group — sweatpants, plastic containers, dish towers, dish cloths, baggies, wipes Temple DeRoberts — flatware set Ann Dillard—ironing board cover, video monitors & walkie talkies (in honor of Tabby Dillard’s birthday) Sharrell Dorsey (Dorsey’s Supermarket) — ten turkeys Jerry & Dorothy Escue — gas for greenhouse van for poinsettia deliveries Joe & Alice Falkner — liquid hand soap, dishtowels, storage box, storage bags Bill & Rene Glass—Scratch sponges, drain stoppers, rectangular and square trays, spatulas, basting spoon, slotted spoon, plastic hangers, pencil sharpener, tape dispenser, magnetic clip tiles, small dessert bowls, small tumblers, baking pan, serving spoons, table cloth, plastic cereal bowls, wooden spoon set, measuring cup, knife sharpener, knife/fork/spoon/teaspoon sets, colander, shelf liner, food smasher, butter knives, salad dressing bottle, mixing bowl set, suction hooks, spoon rest, cutlery tray, plastic bowl set Partha & Mahua Ghosh — set of plates/saucers/mugs, crockpot, Christmas cups/mugs, pitcher, serving plates/bowls Margaret Gray — towels and wash cloths Beverly Grundhoefer — storage bags, napkins, disinfecting wipes, disposable underwear James & Jean Hearn — disposable underwear Alan Heathcock — fresh eggs Beverly Helton — towels and washcloths Pat Hicks — towels, washcloth, hand towel Pam Holt — towels and washcloths Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kennamer — storage bags of all sizes, dish cloths and hand towels, feminine hygiene products Kensington Wood Church of Christ — towels and washcloths Judith Key — television Ladies In Action, Lakeview Baptist Church — food containers, tissues, towels, storage bags, wipes, adult diapers, hand sanitizer Tommy & Carol Laney — insect repellant, deodorant, face cleanser, shower gel, bread keepers, baking pan, pillows, towels, hand sanitizer, storage container Pairs & Spares Class (First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka) — bath towels, hand towels Paul & Brenda McBrayer — 12 cup coffee maker, flatware, knives, personal hygiene and food items Philip McCartney — keyboard, mouse, wireless connector, computer/network accessories Deidra McMinn — Christmas decorations Joy Meadows and Friends* — vacuum cleaner, stainless steel bowls, knives and knife sharpener, cutting board, crockpot, dishcloths & dishtowels, cast iron Dutch oven, vegetable peeler, cookie sheet, baking cups, tongs, spoon, spatula, utensil crock Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ (Children’s Church) — Gift bags for the residents Walter & Betty Reid — hand sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, tomatoes, toaster pastries, cookies, pears Margaret Riser — sheet set Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ — food items, cleaning supplies, sheets Myrtice Stewart — adult diapers St. Vincent’s Bruno Cancer Center — Wii game system St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Talladega — pillows, storage bags, hand sanitizer, towels Rita Wells — pots and planters for greenhouse Nancy Watson — tissue, storage bags, hand sanitizer, liquid soap, disposable underwear White Plains First Baptist Church — fruit baskets, food storage bags, hand sanitizer, pillows, washcloths, dish towels *Joy Meadows gathered donations from friends and shopped for items from our Wish List. Her friends are: Thomas Adair, Daphne Bran-zell, Brenda Campbell, Craig & Debbie Coblentz, Mertz & Cristina Duites, Hunter Frazer, Maud Garrick, Tom & Kay Grove, Debra Henry, Darla Howorth, Mary Jump, Joel Kelly, Carrie Logsdon, Macon East Academy (Gayle Prahm & Ellen McCormick), Mary McDonough, Mary Parsons, Billy Phillips, David & Shawn Register, Leigh Anne Richards, Carlynn Ricks, Kent Rose, Wayne & Jean Stovall, Denise Swann, Tom & Kathy Swarts and Dudley Thompson. Thank you for your collaboration!

Anniston Morning Rotary Club Helps with Furnishings

The Anniston Morning Rotary Club paid $1,500 toward the purchase of three couches from Classic Home Furnishings for Stallings “C” House. Five members of the club came to meet the delivery truck, help unload and put the couches in place. We appreciate their work in the community and es-pecially with Rainbow Omega.

A donation of $1,000 was presented in honor of Joy French from the Brother B Memorial fund of the First United Methodist Church of Anniston. Joy lives in the Davis Orman ICF/MR which is where these funds will be used. In the photo: Joyce French (Joy’s mother), Lee London, Stentson Carpenter and ICF Director, Sherry Carpenter.

Members of the Rotary Club: Jim Friend, James Edgar, Bob Couch, Theresa Lackey and John Vilieant.

New Greenhouses

Jerry Maxwell Davis went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2012. Jerry was a great friend to Rainbow Omega. His wife of 62 years, Remelle Orman Davis, continues to be involved with our work. Our love and prayers are with Remelle.

James Edgar, Jim Friend and Theresa Lackey do some heavy lifting.

Angels Attend . . . Charles Alan Strickland The passing of a member of the Rainbow Omega community is an event that evokes many mixed emotions for all who are associated with it. We have joy and comfort in knowing that the bonds of disability they endured have been slipped and they are in the care of their Crea-tor. Also, to see that their lives enjoyed daily relationships with the people around them and to know that they were not alone in life’s journey gives us solace. There is, however, a void that only they can fill once they leave us. Charles “Alan” Strickland had been part of the Rainbow Omega community since 1999. He died unexpectedly on April 29 while on a home visit. Alan, as we knew him, was a person that, as Bob Pritchard, minister for the Oxford Church of Christ, stated at his funeral service, missed out on some things in life because of his disabilities, but he also touched the lives of many people. Alan had a purpose for being here. It was because of is disability that his par-ents, Charles and Phoebe Strickland, came to be involved with Rainbow Omega. The impact of their labors and generosity now affects many others. Their love and faith will continue to help both residents and their families for years to come. Our hearts and prayers are with them in Alan’s absence. We will miss him but, we will see him again! Alan Strickland

June 3, 1960—April 29, 2012

When someone you

LOVE

becomes a memory,

that memory becomes a

TREASURE!

Four new greenhouses were ready to use in time for the spring planning season. This brings our total to nine greenhouses and they are all full of beautiful plants. Rainbow Omega received grants from USDA Ru-ral Development and ALFA Insurance Company which enabled us to complete this project. Rainbow Omega operates a wholesale and retail commercial nursery. Individuals, as well as many garden centers in our area, purchase plants from us year after year. This aspect of our vocational program is very important as it provides work for residents and the income generated helps with operating expenses. With a lot of loving care, our residents attend to plants year-round. In the Spring we offer a wide variety of annuals and perennials. The Fall brings mums and then we are ready for the annual Poinsettia Sale. Last year we sold around 3,800 of the beautiful Christmas plants and this year we hope to have 7,000 ready to meet the high demand. Each year the calls for our poinsettias has exceeded the supply, this year we should will be able to fill every order. Greenhouse Manager, Sam White works hard to insure our crops are the best. Rainbow Omega has a great reputation for producing quality plants and we appreciate all the work Sam does to help us maintain it! Please see our website or our Facebook page for an updated plant list.

Stentson Carpenter accepts a check from Tim Hester of Mutual Savings and Life in the amount of $250.00.

Alan Norton of Key Impact Sales & Sys-tems, Inc. makes a presentation of $2,000 to Mike Carpenter, Chase Whitley and Daniel Patterson. Rainbow Omega was chosen over several hundred charities to receive their annual donation.

Greenhouse manager, Sam White and resident, Gene Patrick ready plants for delivery.

A few of the varieties from our 2012 crop.