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9 LINESthe Weekly Newsletter

of cloud 9 ranch club, inc.Now available online at our official website

www.cloud9ranchclub.com

November 5 - 11, 2009

THIS WEEK ON THE RANCH

Patio Room & Clubhouse Kitchenwill be closed for new flooring

installation

THIS WEEKEND November 6

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RANCH RIDERS OPEN TO EVERYONEONLINE MEETING ON SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER 7TH AT 7:00 PMwww.ranchriders.org

Activities Committee MeetingWednesday, November 11th

10 AM in the Patio Room

Open Facilities & Hours of OperationAll other facilities closed until next season.

ChapelSunday Services 10 AMFriday - Moving Forward with Prayer 10 AMGas StationOpen Daily 10 AM - 2 PMRanch Employees Gas vehicles before 1 PMAccounting OfficeMonday - Friday 8 AM - 4PMTrading Post (New Winter Hours)Sunday Friday 9 AM - 1 PMSaturday 9 AM 4

PMRestaurantMonday Friday (Lunch Only) 11 AM 1 PMPreteen & Teen Center (Unstaffed) Ask Ranger toopen. Mbr. Sign-in and Adult supervision REQUIRED

Attention CampersIf you have an emergency and need first

responders please call 417-284-7321. In caseof a storm, shelters are located at Pre-Teen (pets

allowed) and Chapel basement

Firewood for Sale5 sticks for $1.00

Available at the Gatehouse (only)

NOTIFY THE GATEHOUSE WHEN MOVING TO WINTER LOCATION

CAMPGROUND STATUSFogey & Wilder are CLOSED

Lonesome/Melody CLOSING November 27th

HILL COUNTRY AND POWDER MILL OPEN YEAR ROUND

Ranch Fishing Hours

October 7:00 am 6:30pm

Nov/Feb 8:00 am 5:00pm

Monthly eNewsletter now available topaperless subscribers thanks to ourMarketing, Technology &Communications Committee. Did youreceive your email? If not, dont miss out nextmonth. Send a paperless request by email [email protected] with YOURNAME, ADDRESS AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.

Your email address is secure and will not be usedfor any purpose other than C9R transmissions.

Moving Forward With PrayerIf you plan to be on the Ranch for a few days or anextended stay this winter, please come and join us. Ourprayer emphasis is on UNITY. Give an hour on Fridaysand join us in praising God for the privilege of owning a

share of this beautiful place together. CHAPEL

OPEN - 10:00 AM FRIDAY.

UPCOMINGACTIVITIES COMMITTEE EVENTS

TACOSNovember 14th

5:00 PM Clubhouse

THANKSGIVING ON THE RANCH

NOVEMBER 21ST5:30 P.M. CLUBHOUSE

Activities Committee Meets on 2nd & 4th Wednesdayeach month, 10:00 AM in the Patio Room. For moreinformation contact Lynn Thomas, Chairperson;Doris Thomas (PM#72), Doris Hutto (L#159) &Zelda Huster (HC#13) or any other committeemember.

NAME A CAMPGROUND ROAD

The Fun-Addicts are sponsoring a fundraiser to begin nextyears activities for our Cloud 9 Kids. You will now have

a chance to name a road in all of the Ranch Campgrounds.Each campground will have a theme and the road nameyou choose has to fall under that theme. Submit yourentry to Cheryll, Fern or Zaylor in the Ranch Office oremail to [email protected]. You will benotified if your submission has been approved and at thattime you will be responsible to pay the cost for eachapproved submission of $25.00 per entry. Your entry isnot official until funds are received. The following is thetheme for each campground:

Hill Country (7 roads) Mountain Ranges

Powder Mill (8 roads) Indian ChiefsWilder Springs (3 roads) Animals (ALL NAMED)Lonesome Pines (10 roads) BirdsFogey Hollow (9 roads) Bands/Groups/Misc.Melody Lane (3 roads) 1970s Songs

(Ranch founded in 1972)
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JOIN A PARC(Preservation and Restoration Crews)

WARNING!! Once you work with one of thesegroups, youll find its contagious and you maycatch PARC fever. These projects are a perfectopportunity for Ranch owners and their families

(especially those who live locally) to take a moreactive role in the restoration/preservation of ourRanchs unique scenic areas. If you have an ideafor a project not listed and are willing to organizeit, or interested in information on approvedprojects, call ourRanch Manager Greg Watts or email him [email protected], for projectapproval(organizer/contact person required to obtain

project approval) Watch 9Lines for project WISHLISTS, scheduled workdays and updates!

FALL VOLUNTEER PROJECTSSeveral of our board of directors, and otherdedicated owners, organized several volunteerpreservation and restoration projects for thecoming months while there is less activity on theRanch. These volunteer crews have no affiliationto a committee/club, no officers or attempts togenerate funds (although donations of askill/products/items for specific projects areaccepted). Approved planned projects underway(or coming soon) and a contact person for eachproject is:

Projects in ProgressLOVE HOLE AREA Larry Armstrong

(Email: [email protected])Parking area and Foot Traffic Only signs coming assoon as weather permits work back in that area.

C9R LODGE RENTAL Marie Pilkinton(501-691-0267)

Taking bids on flooring from installers/owners.Wish List is down to 2 queen beds (good condition)

MINI-GOLF-WALK/PARKING James Marshall

(Located at HC#1)Weather has been a problem but this week looks

like we may be able to complete this project. Dirtremoved to make the walkway was hauled fromthis area to the helipad to fill in wash-out area.Volunteers needed at mini-golf during the day

Thursday & Friday.Pictures next week.

COLD/BAT CAVE AREAS - Dawn Orr(Email: [email protected])

Plans are drawn and work should begin this week(of course, that is if weather permits and water

recedes) to restore and preserve this area forfuture generations by allowing foot traffic only upto the caves. Contact Dawn via email for updates,

comments and questions.

SPRING LANE FALLS AREA Larry Armstrong(Email: [email protected])

This area in the last two years has become barrenof grass and other natural resources. A rock fencehas been approved and it will be assembled to stop

all ATV traffic up to the bank across from the falls. This will enable nature to regenerate its naturalbeauty over the next few years. Foot traffic onlywill be allowed in the fenced area. The plan callsfor picnic tables will remain in the scenic area.

Projects Beginning Before Next SeasonGUN RANGE - Mag Greig

REMINDER TO ALL OWNERS/GUESTS

DO NOT LITTER RANCH ROADS & TRAILS.

If youre riding down a road and see trash,STOP AND PICK IT UP.

HELP US RECYCLEPlace your aluminum cans in the designated wirecontainers that are next to each trash dumpster inall campgrounds!! Thanks!!

Over the winter, please save your BESTCHOICE labels and bring them to the CraftHouse next spring.

Craft House Cookbook #4 Needs Your Recipes

Send recipes for next edition of Craft House Cookbook(#4) to Doris Hutto, P.O. Box 131, Caulfield, MO 65626 orBarbara Lawson, P.O. Box 235, Arenzville, IL 62611.

????????RIDDLE????????ANSWER FROM LAST WEEK

CLOUD 9 RANCH IS HEAVEN ON EARTH!

If you have a riddle that would be appropriate for the9Lines, please email it to

[email protected].

NOTICEC9R IS NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE FOR

FORWARDING MAIL TO OWNERS. To avoiddelays in receiving your mail, please make

your forwarding mail arrangements with thePost Office.

CHECK AT THE TRADING POST DAILYFOR YOUR MAIL PACKAGES

COMMITTEES AT WORKIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ACTIVEMEMBER OF A RANCH COMMITTEE OR WANT MOREINFORMATION ON PROJECTS THEY SUPPORT, GOTO OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE www.cloud9ranch.comFOR MORE INFORMATION. BEGINNING JANUARY,2010, ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS GIVEN AT BOARDMEETINGS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN 9LINES.

Note to Committee Chairmen:

PLEASE provide disbursements and accountbalances for 2009. Members not able to be on theRanch this time of year read the 9Lines online andkeep up with whats happening HERE. If you havea meeting scheduled during the off-season, pleaseturn in date, place and time. You are encouraged
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to report any approved project planning for 2010

as soon as possible for inclusion in the 9Lines.


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RANCH RIDERS CLUB IN 2009Ranch Riders report for October 2009:Interest Bearing Account

$5,441.47Designated Funds from this account:Map Donations/Trail Improvement/

Skid Steer (not included in CD) $2,480.00Map Printer (repair/replacement)$280.00Ranch Projects ($1,101.86)Helipad

$39.77TOTAL UNDESIGNATED: $2,641.70

Donations:Fire Dept. Pump $500.00Patio Room Floor $200.00

CD (Trail Improvement-Skid Steer)$5,615.99

TOTAL IN ALL ACCOUNTS 10/17/2009$11,057.46

COFFEE CLUB IN 2009Coffee Club Disbursements thru October 2009 are:Baby Madison(Emp. sick child) $100.00Pre-Teen Bathroom Flooring $139.00Metal Chairs for Clubhouse $ 52.58Padded Chairs for Clubhouse $225.00Campground signs $135.00Umbrellas for Adult Pool $192.00Auger for Ranch use $ 88.00Pizza for Employee Appreciation Day $ 35.00Dresser/Mirror/2 small tables for

Ranch Lodge Rental $170.00Flooring for Patio Room/Kitchen $200.00

TOTAL $1,328.58

Account Balance as of 10/17/2009 $796.16

SCHOOL HOUSE COMMITTEE IN 2009School House Disbursements thru October 2009 are:Baby Madison(Emp. Sick child) $100.00Pre-Teen Bathroom Flooring $100.00Paint for School House $162.89Campground signs $135.00Water seal for School House deck $ 70.54Pizza for Emp. Appreciation Day $ 35.00Dinner for Ranch Riders workday $ 69.21Patio Room/Kitchen Flooring $150.00

Total Disbursements $822.64

Account Balance as of 10/17/2009$1,740.55

CRAFT HOUSE IN 2009Craft House Disbursements thru October 2009 are:Baby Madison (Employees sick child) $100.00Pre-Teen Bathroom Flooring $100.00Chairs for Clubhouse B $225.00Campground signs $135.00Water seal for Craft House deck $ 68.50Roof for Maids Laundry $1.039.95Pizza for Emp. Appreciation Day $ 35.00Pump for Fire Engine $1,000.00Flooring for Ranch Lodge Rental $2,000.00

Ranch US Cellular Bill $665.55Employee Travel Expense to

Grandmothers Funeral $500.00Patio Room/Kitchen Flooring $150.00

Total Disbursements $6,009.00

Account Balance as of 10/17/2009

$3,449.06

CONSERVATION COMMITTTEE IN 2009Reported disbursements (September) 2009 are:Birdhouse materials $50.97Tractor Expenses $18.21

Total Disbursements $69.18Account Balance as of 10/17/09$2,045.65

TOTAL COMMITTEE FUNDS WITH5 OUT OF 7 COMMITTEES REPORTING

$19,088.82

WORDS OF THANKSI truly appreciate the interest and hard work inimprovements and the restorations of Cloud 9 RanchHistory and, also, the great job done on the roof at

the Maids Laundry.

Thank you Ranch Riders and everyone who workedand helped finance this much-needed improvement.Lets all thank them.

Pauline Bean

A BIG THANK YOU to Billy Bean and Michael Kuk fortheir help with the Spooky Hayride and DebbieSimmons for providing water and drink mixes (andher crock pot) for the FunAddicts Halloween Party.

Fern, Cheryll & Zaylor

APPROVED RULE CHANGES

The Board of Directors approved the following ADDITIONALCHANGES, ADDITIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS as of October2009:

Add the underlined words to present rule 8-B on page 12: 8.B. No hunting within 150 yards of any Ranch facility,roads, or improvements and/or as outlined in BLUE onthe Ranch map.

Clarification on page 4 (1-B) is underlined and markedthrough if removed.Associate (no entry fee) defined as an individual NOTLISTED ON OWNERS DEED but declared by Owner as aspouse, significant other, and/or unmarried childrenbetween 18 and 21years of age and under residing withat least one (1) Owner.

Rule 3-G on page 7 The penalty for violations ofthe 24-hour occupancy and 72-hour leave ruleswill now include the last underlined sentencebelow:Penalty: Violation of any part of this Rule willresult in a $25 per day penalty fee assessedagainst Owner for each day or part of a day Ownerdoes not occupy or is late returning from ascheduled leave and owner is required to move

from that pad location.

Clarification on page 10, (Horses & Stables) Rule 6-A asfollows: Remove: One (1) hour and two (2) hour rides areoffereddepending on the number of riders who purchasetickets. Add: Hour rides are offered.

For other rule changes prior to October, please refer toprevious issues of the 9Lines posted on the official websitebelow.

CLIP OUT AND ATTACH THESE CHANGES TO PAGE 20(ADDENDUM) TO YOUR NEW FULL PAGE C9R RULE BOOK

(Revised 7/01/2009) or mark them in your Rule Book on theappropriate page.

If you have not picked up your copy of the new full page RuleBook, you may print your own copy from the official website atwww.cloud9ranchclub.comor contact the Ranch Office to have acopy mailed to you.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEXTSCHEDULED OPEN MEETING ON THE

RANCH JANUARY, 2010


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IVE GOT A QUESTIONDo you have a question about something on the Ranch, but cantfind anyone who seems to have the answer? Please [email protected] your question and wellfind the answer for you. When space permits, we will publishsome of the questions and answers here in the 9Lines. t

Q. I have heard there is a possibility Lonesome campground willremain open all winter. Is this going to happen?

A. No. Lonesome has historically closed around Thanksgivingevery year. The request to keep it open comes up every yearbecause many believe Lonesome would be a logicalcampground to have open during the winter months. Now withWi-Fi capabilities, there is added interest. Ranch Managementhas always declined requests to designate Lonesome as thewinter location for several reasons. First and foremost, in snowor icy road conditions it would be very difficult, if not impossible,to navigate the hilly road terrain surrounding Lonesome.Occupants would be virtually trapped in extreme weatherconditions. To the contrary, Hill Country and Powder Mill haveaccess to the snow gate leading to the County Road. Secondly,

Lonesomes sewer system must be pumped and this wouldcause major problems if occupied heavily during winter months.

PICTURE THIS TIMES PASTFrom left to right, Cliff Rushing, Sean Kembrel, GeneBean (former Chief of Security) and Chuck Rushing.

These guys claim the best years of Cloud 9 Ranchbelong to them (along with Mike Edmmonds notshown in picture). Back in the early days of Cloud 9Ranch, the guys in the photo above were the C9RWarriors and worked hard helping Gene Bean earnhis pay as Chief of Security. Last July 4th, they had agreat visit and lots of reminiscing. They had a lot of

laughs, remembering one night they had a big bon-fire going. They kept hearing a noise in the edge ofthe woods and it kept coming closer and closer. So,the guys started chunking rocks at the sound andthen the monster appeared. It was Gene Bean whowas amazed at their accuracies.

HALLOWEEN PARTY PICTURES!Activities Committee Potluck

Activities Committee Costume Winners

Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners1st Place

Most Artistic

Most Traditional

Most Original

FunAddicts Costume Winners1st Place Skunk (on right)

2nd Place Strawberry Shortcake3rd Place - Dice (on left)

Honorable Mention Skeleton & Princess

Haunted Hayride

BOTH HALLOWEEN PARTIES WERE A HUGESUCCESS!! OVER 100 OWNERS AND GUESTSWERE ON THE RANCH ENJOYING THE FESTIVITIES.THANKS TO THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE AND FUNADDICTS, THIS HALLOWEEN WILL BE ONE TOREMEMBER BY ALL CLOUD 9 KIDS (REGARDLESSOF AGE) FOR A LONG TIME.
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