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Snack Shack, Pavilion, Pools, Craft House. Thanks

for your support May-September (peak season)

the Weekly Newsletter Attention Campers

of cloud 9 ranch club, inc. If you have an emergency and need first
responders please call 417-284-7321.

In case of a storm, shelters are located at Pre-Teen

(pets allowed) and Chapel basement.

C9R BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS

October 1-7, 2009 ARE HELD ON THE 3RD SATURDAY EACH
MONTH.
NEXT BOARD MEETING IS SATURDAY,
THIS WEEK ON THE RANCH OCTOBER 17th AT 10:00 A.M.
Thursday IN THE PATIO ROOM
Build a campfire and invite a few people you don’t know
and make some new friends!!
Horseback Trail Rides
Now offering 3 one-hour rides:
Friday Saturday & Sunday - 8 AM, 9:30
10 AM -Prayer Time in Chapel AM, & 11 AM (SEE NOTICE
7 PM – Cloud 9 Jammers – Patio Room BELOW). Sign up at the Trading
Post the day before. Limited to 10
Saturday persons per ride. Be at stables 30 min. before your
scheduled ride.
Horseback Trail Rides (8 AM 9:30 AM & 11
AM)
NOTICE – SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR OCTOBER
9 AM – Hwy 160 Clean-up & Lunch for
10TH: Due to the overnight trail ride
workers- Meet at Clubhouse
scheduled to begin on October 10th, there
9 AM – Chapel Cleaning (see article)
will be one trail ride that day at 9:30 a.m. for
7 PM – RRC Meeting (online)
those not participating in the overnight ride.
www.ranchriders.org
Attention ATV Riders Please watch for
Sunday horseback riders. Horses are flight animals and we
Horseback Trail Rides (8 AM 9:30 AM & 11 don’t want any injuries due to ATVs scaring horses.
AM) Bring your ATVs to a FULL STOP and let horses
10 AM - Chapel Service pass before continuing to ride.
Monday OUR WRANGLERS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
All Day – Ranch Riders Work Week Begins
THE TRAIL RIDES AND STABLES THIS YEAR!
(Oct 5-10th)-

Tuesday ANNOUNCING:
Ranch Riders Work Week continues
1:00 PM – Conservation Com. Meets –Patio
Ranch Riders Work Week
Room October 5th through October 10th
6:30 PM - Pitch (card game) Patio Room

Wednesday CAMPGROUND CLOSING DATES

Ranch Riders Work Week continues Fogey – CLOSED
Wilder – October 20th
Open Facilities & Hours of Operation Lonesome – November 27th
Chapel
Sunday Services 10 AM
Friday - Moving Forward with Prayer 10 AM

Gas Station
Open Daily 10 AM - 2 PM
Ranch Employees – Gas vehicles before 1 PM

Accounting Office CHAPEL CLEAN-UP DAY

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
PM
BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.
Trading Post
Sunday – Thursday 8 AM - 2 PM
Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 6
PM

Restaurant
A GROUP FROM OUR MOVING FORWARD WITH
Open Daily 8 AM - 2 PM PRAYER TIME ARE SO THANKFUL FOR OUR
BEAUTIFUL CHAPEL. TO SHOW OUR THANKS,
School House (when tour guide available) WE HAVE ORGANIZED A CLEANING DAY THIS
Saturday 2 PM - 4 SATURDAY TO CLEAN THE CHAPEL
PM
BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
Preteen & Teen Center (Unsupervised) Ask Ranger ALL ARE WELCOME
to open Mbr. Sign-in Required – Adult supervision for JUST SHOW UP READY TO WORK.
children at all times SOME SMALL CLEANING JOBS
The Following Facilities are CLOSED until next AND OTHER LARGER AREAS TO CLEAN.
year
 WE ARE WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR
RANCH AND GROWING IN UNITY DAY BY DAY
No signup necessary - COME AND JOIN US!
C9R COMMITTEES
AT WORK FOR YOU
Attention Committee Chairmen
With things slowing down on the Ranch and our new
website up and running, the 9Lines is being read by
many members via the internet who are back home or
traveling elsewhere. To help keep all our members
informed, we are going to begin posting each
committee’s monthly report in addition to ongoing
projects, accomplishments and long-term goals for
next year, as well as highlighting your upcoming events
on the Ranch.
Beginning next month, please turn in the same
information you report at the board meeting to the
Ranch Office. The information will be published
weekly and updated after the board meeting each
month.
The Ranch Office has a new form available
for your 9-Lines articles. Pick up one next
time you’re in the Clubhouse.
Coffee Club Reminder
Please pay 75¢ for your cup of
coffee
It’s fresh and hot in the Clubhouse!
Fun Addicts Committee
HALLOWEEN PLANS ARE UNDERWAY
TRUNK & TREAT FESTIVITIES AT THE GATE
HOUSE
(weather permitting)
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS
(Treat Donations now accepted at Office)
We’ll need lots of volunteers and trunks
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School House Committee
The next School House Committee meeting will be
April 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Patio Room. We
hope to have a lot of new ideas and people next
year. Come and share your ideas. We still need
volunteers to be at the School House on Saturdays
to keep it open from 2 pm - 4 pm so people can
come in and see. Contact Barb Lawson PM#69 or
Doris Hutto LP #159 if you can help.
Columbus Day Weekend
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
In the Patio Room
October 10, 2009 - 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
All you can eat for $4.00 (includes 2 sausage-extra
sausage is $.50). Children 10 & under $2.00.
THANKS TO BINGO COMMITTEE & PLAYERS
!!!!Coming Soon!!!!
New Flooring in the Patio Room
& Clubhouse Kitchen
Activities Committee
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 3rd - Highway Clean-up. Meet at the
Clubhouse at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served
at Noon in the Clubhouse.
October 10th – POKER RUN
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Notice: New meeting time. We meet on the 2nd &
4th Wednesday of every month at 4:30 PM in the
Patio Room. For more information contact any of
our committee members. Committee members
are: Lynn Thomas, Chairperson; Doris Thomas
(PM#72), Doris Hutto (L#159) & Zelda Huster
(HC#13). We would enjoy hearing your ideas &
comments. All are welcome, young & old.
Craft House Committee
Please save BEST CHOICE labels for Craft
House.
CRAFT HOUSE COOKBOOK #4
BY POPULAR DEMAND
Many people have asked when we are going to
publish another cookbook. GOOD NEWS!! The
Craft House is starting Cookbook #4 and asking for
you to send in recipes to Doris Hutto, P.O. Box 131,
Caulfield, MO 65626 or Barbara Lawson, P.O. Box
235, Arenzville, IL 62611. We know there are a lot
of new members out there and we want to have
your recipes and name, as well as older members,
in our new cookbook. We hope to have it for sale
by 2011,
Conservation Committee
The next Conservation Committee
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October
6th at 1:00 P.M. in the Patio Room of the
Clubhouse.
Fishing Hours: October 7:00 am –
6:30 pm
No stocking scheduled until next season.
GOT IDEAS OR TALENTS? PLEASE JOIN
A COMMITTEE AND BECOME INVOLVED IN
RANCH IMPROVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES! It’s
easy to sign up and you can be involved
fulltime or part time. For further information
on all committees, their purpose and goals,
visit our all new official website at
www.cloud9ranch.com, contact a committee
member or send a request for information on
any committee to
officemanager@cloud9ranchclub.com.
RANCH RIDERs
50/50 RAFFLE FOR $599 WILL
BE HELD WHEN $1,198 IS SOLD
QUILT RAFFLE WILL BE IN OCTOBER
All Raffle tickets $1.00 or 6 for $5.00
CURRENT EVENTS:
NEXT MONTHLY ONLINE MEETING
OCTOBER 3RD, 7:00 P.M.
Notice
Online meeting place changed from the
forum website to the Ranch Riders
website: www.ranchriders.org
WORK WEEK AT THE RANCH
Monday, October 5th through October 10th
HELICOPTER PAD GRAND OPENING &
PASTA DINNER
SEVERAL COMMITTEES WILL BE
FURNISHING THE DINNER
CONTACT BONNIE COATES IF YOU WANT
TO HELP
TIME AND DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
COME AND HELP OUT IF YOU CAN
OR
JUST SHOW UP AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.
PAPER PRODUCTS DRIVE
Remember the next time you buy paper
products for your home to buy a little extra
for your Ranch. Every time you come to the
Ranch bring rolls of paper towels, toilet
paper or office paper products and drop it off
at the gatehouse on arrival.
RANCH RIDERS HATS,T-SHIRTS,
STICKERS,SWEATSHIRTS AND HOODIES ARE STILL
AVAILABLE. SEE US AT THE
NEW RANCH RIDERS TRAIL MAP NOW
AVAILABLE FOR $10.00 DONATION TO RANCH
RIDER CLUB. CONTACT RANCH RIDER
OFFICERS FOR YOUR MAP.
RIDE RESPONSIBLY & HELP PROTECT OUR
NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE RANCH.
WATCH FOR OUR NEW SIGNS COMING
SOON AT STREAM CROSSINGS.
Happy Trails And
We’ll See You At The Ranch
Please tie your garbage bags
before putting them in the dump
station. Thank You.
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER
OUR RANCH ROADS & TRAILS.
Firewood for Sale
5 sticks for $1.00
Available only at the Gatehouse
Moving Forward With Prayer
Danita Crosby led our prayer time last week. Her
emphasis was on “love”. Tears were evident in most of
our eyes when we all recognized certain people and
dedication and devotion to preserving our Ranch. Our
prayer emphasis recently has been on releasing our
burdens (and the Ranch’s) to God so he can work on
healing the adversities and all our needs. Many personal
healings of our spirit are evident as we all look forward
to coming together each week. It has been stated more
than once that this time set aside has been one of the
most precious moments we have every week. We have
a special soul searching time for this week, and each of
us will be responsible for what we turn over to God that
hinders our ability to heal ourselves and our Ranch. If
you haven’t attended our prayer time, we are in hopes
you can work it into your schedule this week. Others
wanting to provide music or song, please come and
share with us. We hope all of you will give an hour of
your day and join us in praying for unity and praising
God for the privilege of owning a share of this beautiful
place together.
Every Friday – 10:00 AM at our
Chapel.
GOING PAPERLESS
In an effort to save time and money, C9R
Office plans to go paperless as much as
possible in the near future, saving postage as
well as some trees and cost of paper. This will
allow us to email statements, Rule Books, 9-
Lines, newsletters and board meeting
minutes, rule and fee changes, etc.
REGISTER TODAY BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO
reservations@cloud9ranchclub.com
PROVIDING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS,
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND MEMBERSHIP
NUMBER, WITH A REQUEST TO BE ADDED TO
THE C9R PAPERLESS LIST. Your email
address is secure and will not be used for any
purpose other than C9R information.
NOTICE
USPS charges to forward mail. Because
of the cost involved, C9R will no longer
forward mail addressed to owners when
they leave the Ranch. Please be sure
before you leave to make arrangements
 with the Post Office to avoid delays in
receiving your mail.
HELP US RECYCLE
Place your aluminum cans in the
designated wire containers that are next
to each trash dumpster in all
campgrounds!! Thanks!!
BAPTISM AT FOGEY
According to our seasonal resident historian, Barb
Lawson, a first occurred on the Ranch recently.
Last Wednesday, an owner, Sandy Tipsword, chose
to be baptized by emersion at the Fogey Crossing.
Lawton Watts, another owner (and an ordained
Minister), performed the baptism in front of a small
crowd of people, both owners and guests. Dan
Duncan, Pastor of Promised Land in West Plains,
sang “Shall we Gather at the River.”
Sally Dunlap wrote the following poem for her
friend, Sandy, and it sums up the experience by
those who witnessed this blessed event.
The Baptism
By: Sally Dunlap
Sandy was baptized today
Yes, at Fogey where our kids like to play
She now is a disciple and will never be alone;
Yes, Jesus will be with her wherever she may roam.
She must observe Commandments as best she
can;
But the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are more
Forgiving than man.
I wish all of you could have been there;
As it was not just a dunking that wet her hair.
Jesus took a part in it all,
as rain was in the forecast,
But was not in His call.
Pastor Watts prayed the water not to be too cold.
The water was just fine.
Yes, Jesus was with us and he is so kind.
The smiles were on every face.
They went from ear to ear.
As I looked around, I saw lots of joyous tears.
I had that lump of pride as I watched my friend.
We were told she was the first baptized at Cloud 9;
But I hope it’s not the end.
FALL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
A group of owners have been discussing and
organizing some preservation and restoration
projects for the coming fall months. Larry
Armstrong, Dawn Orr and James Marshall, owners
who want to see more pride of ownership
displayed, have been working with the Ranch
Manager and several others in getting volunteer
projects underway very soon. Two of the approved
projects are restoration and preservation of the
areas around Love Hole and Cold Cave to more
scenic and park-like where all can enjoy the riding,
as well as hiking up to sites. If you are interested
in more information and helping with these or
planning other projects, contact either of the
owners above or the Ranch Manager. Watch the
9Lines for work- days on these and other projects!
OVERNIGHT HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE
OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2009
ALL SPACES HAVE BEEN RESERVED
(Waiting list available in case of
cancellations for this event)
Oct. 10th: Arrive at stables by Noon to load tents,
bedding, etc. in trailer. Ride will begin at 12:30PM,
reaching Wilderness Way campsite around 4:30PM
with a couple of breaks along the way (restrooms
and water available at campsite). You will set up
camp while our wranglers tend horses and start
your evening meal. Evening meal will be
hamburgers, hot dogs, settler beans and potatoes
(feel free to bring along more if you like).
Oct. 11th: Up by 8:00AM. Breakfast served
starting at 8:30AM. Tear down camp, load trailer,
back on your horse and on the way back to the
stables by 10:00AM.
All you need to bring with you is your tent (if you
want one), bedding, snacks and something to drink
on the trail. (No alcoholic beverages or smoking
while riding horseback to campsite). You must
wear ankle length pants and closed toe shoes (no
sandals or crocs).
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CLOUD 9 FIRE DEPT. The Fire Dept.
has been providing mutual
aid for other fire
departments and has had to
upgrade some equipment.
We had to purchase a new
HPX Vanguard Portable Pump for $3380 due to our
other pump and motor being over loaded to the
point of blowing up. Call Ranch Office to donate to
the C9R Fire Department.

October 24th
Caulfield Fire Department
RUMMAGE SALE
Requesting donations of all sellable items,
including home baked and canned goods,
children’s clothing. For more information
contact Jack: 417–284-3446.

Cloud 9 Kid’s
Corner
We will be taking photos,
drawings, and letters from
children and featuring them in
the
9- lines. We will have a drawing twice a week. If PRESERVED CHILDREN
you would like to participate please mail your Take 1 large field, half a dozen children, 2 or 3
photos, drawings, or letters to: Cloud 9 Ranch small dogs, a pinch of brook and some pebbles.
P.O. Box 50 Mix the children and dogs well together. Put them
Caulfield, MO 65626 in the field, stirring constantly. Pour the brook over
the pebbles. Sprinkle the field with flowers. Spread
Or you can email them to: over all a deep blue sky and bake in the sun. When
reservations@cloud9ranchclub.com brown, set away to cool in the bathtub.

RULE BOOK CHANGES

From time to time, the Board of Directors will approve certain
changes/additions/deletions to our present Rule Book. The
following changes were approved at or prior to the September
2009 board meeting:

Camping & Registration:

Page 4, Section1-E: Add this EXEMPTION (regarding
guest fee): Upon Owner’s request, an exemption to the current
guest fee will be implemented at the Gatehouse for guests who
visit Ranch Owners for a short period of time (not to exceed 3
hours in a 7-day period). Guest is required to pay guest fee
when sigining in. Upon guest exiting the Ranch within the 3-hour
limitation from the time of arrival, guest fee will be refunded. No
ATV registrations are allowed for guests using this exemption.
Each visit under this exemption will count toward the limitations
of guest visits for the calendar year (See Section1.C & D).

Page 4, Section 1-F. (Addition to present rule) Owner is

not allowed to reserve a pad for a guest prior to arrival (See
Section 3.H.) Upon arrival of a guest, owner must be present
and state what type of guest non-owners are and length of stay.
(See definitions and limitations in above).

Page 5, NON-OWNER CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:

Step 1: (Addition to present rule): Sponsoring Owner/Associate
must be registered on the Ranch and present at the Gatehouse
for registration of a Non-Owner. Owner must remain registered
and on the Ranch at all times a Non-Owner guest is on the
Ranch (No Exceptions). Owner must state what type of guest
non-owner is and length of non-owner’s stay (See definitions and
limitations in Section 1.)
Fishing Rules:
Page 11, Section 7-B – In the first sentence, the
wording is changed as follows: remove “the east side” and
replace with “25 yards east” of Fogey Hollow Crossing.
Page 11 – Section 7- E - In the second sentence, add
“25 yards below” handicapped dock upstream is prohibited.
Page 12 –Section 7-L – Change August fishing start
time to 6:30 a.m.
Page 12, Section 7-M (Catch & Release Program):
should be removed and replaced with the following:
M. Catch & Release Program:
STOCKED AREA: ONLY ARTIFICIAL LURES AND FLIES WITH
BARBLESS HOOKS MAY BE USED (NO NATURAL or SCENTED
BAIT ALLOWED). Catch and release is allowed EXCEPT 25 yards
down and 25 yards upstream from Fogey Hollow Crossing (NO
FISHING allowed in this area, at any time). Stringers are not
allowed and all fish must be released (no exceptions).
NON-STOCKED AREA: 25 yards down from Fogey Hollow to the
property line, fisherman may keep one (1) fish below the tubes per
day as long as it exceeds eighteen (18) inches in length. This
allows for keeping a “Trophy Fish”. All other Catch and Release
rules apply.

Vehicular Safety:
Page 13, Section 10. Add the following sentences:
“Speed limits are posted throughout the Ranch Complex and
are enforced. In cases where speed limits are not apparent,
the following will apply.”
Page 14, Section 10: Add the following sentence
AFTER SPEED LIMIT CHART: “Passing of vehicles is
prohibited unless the slower vehicle has pulled to the side of
the road and has stopped.”

CLIP OUT AND ATTACH THESE CHANGES TO

PAGE 20 (ADDENDUM) TO YOUR NEW FULL PAGE C9R
RULE BOOK (Revised 7/01/2009).

If you have not picked up your copy of the new full page
Rule Book, you may print one at www.cloud9ranch.com or
contact the Ranch Office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
By a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors at the
BOD meeting on September 18th, the cost of a
membership to Cloud 9 Ranch Club, Inc. will be
increased to $2,000.00 effective January 1, 2010.
Transfer fees for persons wanting to buy a
membership from another member is increased from
$35.00 to $100.00 effective of January 1, 2010.