labor day weekend edition ~the 9 lines
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Check out all the family fun going on at Cloud 9 Ranch this weekend,TRANSCRIPT
Located in Caulfield, Missouri Established in 1972
Inside This Issue: Great Labor Day Events
Cave Tours
Set Sail with C9R
Fall Event Preview
August 30th, 2012 Weekly Publication OF Ranch News & Events
See What’s Inside
POKER RUN
TRESPASSING
JANUARY 2014
FALL FUN
BINGO NEWS
THE REST OF THE
STORY
FACILITY HOURS
DAILY
ACTIVITIES
RANCH SHINING
STAR
CAVING TOUR
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WHO???
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CRAFT HOUSE
FLEA MARKET
CASINO NIGHT
COMPLAINTS
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DUCKS, ATV’S
AND PANCAKES!
4
What’s the Deal With all the Ducks?
Duck Shirts
Available
At the
Trading Post
Get yours
Today!
FREE MONEY
WI-FI HINTS
YOUTH CENTER
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You may of noticed that the Ranch has been invaded by
ducks this week. No matter where you turn, you are bound to see
a big yellow rubber duck. Members who are supporting the 2nd
Annual Duck Race….Thank YOU!
The Cloud 9 Ranch Conservation Committee is hosting
the Duck Race as a fundraising event for the committee. The
Conservation Committee is strongly dedicated to raising money
for projects that will benefit the entire membership. Regardless if
you are a fishermen or a hunter, the Conservation Committee has
made the commitment to invest their fundraising dollars to help-
ing the Ranch in ways we can all be proud of.
The project list for 2012 has consisted of two major im-
provements for the Ranch. The first project was assisting the
Ranch in funding for the new 4 acre pond that has been con-
structed behind compounds 3 & 4. The Conservation Committee
donated $2,000 for this project. If the weather forecast is correct
for this week, members may actually see the pond filled during
the Labor Day Weekend. Don’t let a little rain dampen your fun,
Ducks love the rain! In the future, you can expect to have catfish,
bass and other pond fish stocked in the new lake. If you are not
into fishing…..don’t worry, the new lake will also provide a
beautiful picnic area and amazing scenery that all outdoorsmen
will enjoy.
The second project the Conservation Committee took on
in 2012 is dedicated first and foremost to Ranch revenue. Seeing
the need to use the resources the Ranch has been blessed with, the
Conservation Committee has spent a large portion of their time
and money in improving the quality of the hayfields on the prop-
erty. Not only will this project increase the revenues through hay
sales, but will also provide a great food source for the deer.
Which in return increases the amount of hunters and revenue in
the fall months.
Thank you to all of the members who have worked hard
and supported the Conservation Committee events throughout the
last two years. Your support has not gone unnoticed and is truly
appreciated. As long as we have your support the Conservation
Committee promises to continue to focus on projects that will
benefit the entire membership.
Get Your Duck UP! ~ 1PM Duck Race!
Wanna Know How To Get
Your Duck Up? Check Out These Duck Sale Locations!
See Sarah At the Gate House
Tressa in the Office
Jim at the Gas Station
The Waitress in the Restaurant
Foggy Tubes~ Before the 1PM
Duck Race!
Wi-Fi internet access is available in all six campgrounds and the main complex, but not at every campsite in every
campground. The closer to the access point you are the stronger your signal will be. The access points are in
the following locations:
Make sure your wireless switch or setting on your device is on and look for Cloud9Net when it scans for a way to
connect.
You do not have to enter a password and most devices remember the network name after you connect so it will
automatically connect the next time you are in range. You may have to check your connection again when you
move from area to area because the signal is lost in between sites.
The signal you get can be reduced when it has to go through walls (especially metal), trees(because of the leaf
moisture), while riding your ATV or during rain. If good signal is important to you during your stay at the Ranch,
please pick your site accordingly.
If you have problems or suggestions call the office during regular hours or email me at itcoordina-
Thank you, Robert Butterfield
Helpful Wi-Fi Hints
Location Access Point Location
Foggy Hollow Stage Stop
Lonesome Pine Main Stage Stop & Mini Stage Stop
Melody Lane Stage Stop
Wilder Springs Main Stage Stop
Hill Country On Pole near the swings
Powder Mill Stage Stop
Rental Cabins, Pools, Big Top Fitness Room Tower
Restaurant and Trading Post Assess Point inside Restaurant
Youth Center Information
Labor Day Weekend
The Youth Center will wrap up the season during Labor Day weekend. Eve-ryone is invited to the Farewell Party that will be hosted on Sunday, Sep-
tember 2nd at 1PM. This is the final year of running the Youth Center for “Miss Sally”. Please stop by and join us for Pizza, Soda, with Cake and Ice Cream for desert. Friday, August 31st-1PM-8PM Saturday, September 1st 10AM 7:30PM Sunday, September 2nd 10AM-6PM Monday 10AM-12PM
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INSTANT $100 CLOUD 9 CASH CARD* ABSOLUTELY FREE!!
$$$$$$$$$$$ ATTENTION MEMBERS:
If we sell a new Cloud 9 Membership to a
referred friend, you receive a $100 Cloud 9
Cash Card when they sign up!
Tour Guides are available – call a friend and
tell them to come on down and enjoy a Ranch
Guest Stay this Fall at Cloud 9,
and we’ll do the rest!
Make sure to tell your friends to say
YOU referred them!
*For purchases at restaurant, gas station and Trading Post.
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What’s Happening This Week at Cloud 9 Ranch! Thursday, August 30th~Final Trout Stocking of the Season. Time: TBA
Trading Post Fall Apparel Arrives! Friday, August 31st~Youth Center Yard Sale Begins at 9AM Youth Center Silent Auction Begins at 1PM and Ends at 1PM on Saturday. There are some great items to bid on...Come check them out! Saturday, September 1st~Craft House Flea Market at the T-Top 8AM-Noon
Saturday, September 1st. @1PM -2nd annual Labor Day Duck Race will be held. The Duck Race is being sponsored by the C9R Conservation Committee. The Duck Race will take place at the Foggy Tubes. If you have not done so, be sure and purchase a Duck from the Conservation Committee. The cost is $5 per Duck or 5 Ducks for $20! Big Money will be given away! Last year $800 was given away to the winning participants! Saturday, September 1st @1PM-Free Family Bingo will be held in the Patio Room of the Club House. Saturday, September 1st@2PM-Cake Walk takes place in the Patio Room of the Club House. Proceeds from the Cake Walk help with expenses for the employee appreciation day on September 8th. Adult Bingo fun begins at 5:30PM with Share the Wealth. For more information on all Bingo game activities check out page 9. The July 4th Parade has been rescheduled for September 1st at 6PM. Line up is at 5PM in Melody Lane. The parade route will remain the same as scheduled for July 4th. Saturday, September 1st @ Dusk-The Fireworks display will be held a dusk on the lawn between the mini golf course & the Big Top pool. Sunday, September 2nd ~ Organized Caving Adventure-4 Group Times available. 9AM 9:30AM 10AM and 10:30AM. Groups depart from Stables Lookout at the scheduled times.
Sunday, September 2nd-RRC will be hosting the Labor Day Poker Run. At the T-Top ATV riders can begin sign-up at 10AM for the Labor Day poker run. The Poker Run will kick off at 1PM. Sunday, September 2nd @ 1PM-Free Family Bingo will be held in the Patio Room of the Club House. At 2PM-Cake Walk takes place in the Patio Room of the Club House. Proceeds from the Cake Walk help with expenses for the employee appre-ciation day on September 8th.
Monday, September 3rd-Valley Star School House hosts the “Pancake Breakfast”. The breakfast will be held in the Club House Patio Room from 7AM-10:30Am. Pro-ceeds from the breakfast will help support the VSSH for projects on the Ranch. Price is $3.50 for adults to include two sausages, orange juice/milk and all the pancakes and coffee desired. Price is $2.00 for children 12 and under. There is a small charge for additional sausages.
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Set Sail On a New Kind of C9r Cruise!
Bingo News
Each year Judy Sweetin and the group of friends & helpers she has, work very hard to bring fun to the Employee Ap-preciation Dinner that is held at the end of the season. This year is no different, with all of Judy’s hard work, a lit-tle more help is needed. Judy is asking that willing mem-bers pitch in to help provide the needed cakes for the two cake walks that will be held during the Labor Day weekend. This year in addition to the 2 cake walks, members will also be able to purchase cakes for $10 each if they do not want to participate in the cake walk. The proceeds from the cake walk are for employee appreciation.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
&
3RD ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
SEPTEMBER 8th, 2012
Bring your chili, hot and ready to be judged. After judging at 11:30 A.M.
at the BigTop, the Chili Cook-Off entries become lunch for our employees on
their special day of fun on the Ranch. Get out that favorite chili recipe and you
just might win some $$$$!!!
$10 entry fee—pay at the Big Top when you arrive on Sept. 8th
September 8th ~
Fall Bow Shoot!
October 5th-8th ~
Columbus Weekend
October 26th-29th~
Member Appreciation
Weekend!
October 27th~
Free Hog Roast
October 27th~
First time ever….
Halloween Witch Hunt!
(Family ATV Event)
October 28th~
Fall Foliage Trail Ride
Details for these and
other great Ranch events
will be posted soon in the
9 Lines.
Make sure you follow us
on Facebook or sign up
for Free 9-Lines emails!
Want to have fun with your Ranch Family out at sea? Get ready for the Royal Caribbean Cloud 9 Cruise. How about a different kind of cruis-ing…say on January 11th 2014. We are planning the first ever, Cloud 9 Cruising Expedition on the Serenade Of the Seas. We will leave from New Orleans, LA sailing for a day at sea, arriving at Key West, FL on Monday January 13th. Next we will then travel to Nassau, Bahamas on Tuesday, January 14th followed by a full day of relaxation on Wednesday January 15th at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Cococay! Then after 2 days at sea we will return to New Orleans on Saturday, January 18th In-formation about special Cloud 9 Ranch pricing is available.
To find out more this weekend stop by and visit with Jerry: Caribbean Cruise Meet and Greet
Friday, August 31st 7PM-7:30PM –Club House Saturday, September 1st 8AM-12 Noon-Flea Market Sunday, September 2nd 2PM-2:30PM-Club House Monday, September 3rd 7AM-10:30AM-Club House
*****Find Out How to get $50 in on ship credits*****
Fall Nationals Labor Day Weekend
Friday & Saturday
Gate Opens at 6PM
. “Adapt, Modify, Overcome,” is what David Parvin says
has been a motto he lives by. “People can change the
way they think. You can overcome anything just by
changing the way you think. Take a negative and get
something positive out of it.” There’s no place on earth
that motto better fits than at his job. “It’s not a struggle,
just a fact and away we go.” Dave is lead mechanic and
in charge of the garage “shop,” and takes a lot of pride in
the work he has accomplished.
Dave’s journey with Cloud 9 began a little over two
years ago. He had a mobile mechanic business that kept
him away from home and family. Coming home from a
job in Willow Springs one evening, Dave prayed asking God to set him down some place where
he could use his talents and just enjoy living again. A Cloud 9 help wanted ad was in the paper
that day. That night when Dave sat down and read it, he said, “I knew that job was mine,” but it
didn’t come easy. Dave admits his “weathered look” was not a plus, but he knew the job was
his and he had to convince Coy of that. It took him four trips talking with Coy Jackson before
he hired Dave. His knowledge of ranch equipment and many talents won him over. When
asked about his childhood, Dave shared a little Born in Denver, CO in Feburary of 1954, he
was raised in a foster home with eleven others in the house. He credits his home life for his ea-
gerness to learn and become educated. Dave in a serious tone remarked, “I would get de-
pressed when I had to leave school in the afternoons.” His ability to “modify, adapt and over-
come” started at a young age and his escape was school where he loved science and metal craft-
ing, but most of all he learned the value of an education.
Dave’s first job at age 13 was at a Schwinn Bicycle factory in Denver, and he’s never stopped
working since. At age 17, he entered the Army as one of the last military draftees, “But I tested
out high and didn’t have to go in as a grunt like most.” Assigned as an aviation mechanic, he
spent 8 years in the Army building his love for airplanes, that still has a passion for today. Af-
ter military, Dave landed in Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in automo-
tive engineering from Spartan School of Aeronautics. He lived in Phoenix, Houston, and sev-
eral other places in those years. He came to Thayer, MO to visit brothers and grandparents he
had not seen for many years; met the love of his life, Janice. Janice lived in West Plains and
they have been married now for 28 years. Dave and Janice have four children, three grandchil-
dren, and a Siberian Husky. Dave says of his family, “We are a multi-talented bunch – son is a
computer geek, oldest daughter is an RN, Janice was an aerospace machinist, made nozzles for
patriot missiles during Gulf War at Southwest Mobile Systems in West Plains.”
Beyond family, Dave’s pride and joy is his Stitts Skycoupe, a vintage aircraft. Having a pilot’s
license since 1971, when asked where his favorite place to fly is, he remarked, “Anywhere I can
fly low and slow.”
Dave is not a member of Cloud 9 Ranch. When asked what he likes most about the Ranch, he
revealed, “It’s the terrain, love the varied nooks, crannies, hollows, love seeing the horses right
out back.” Dave has read everything he can find on the history of Cloud 9 and has talked to
many people. Cloud 9 now plays a very important part in Dave’s life. He knows he is where
he is supposed to be. “It’s not about the money,” Dave says, “because I made three times as
much working for myself. I love it here.” This interviewer left this subject wanting to hear
more of Dave’s love for Cloud 9, but it’s a work day for Dave and he must be about his busi-
ness of adapting, modifying and overcoming.
Dave was very honest when asked what he wanted to tell the Cloud 9 membership. “We may
be hillbillies, but we are not hicks.” And he didn’t laugh when he said it. “The Ranch opened
up my life to a lot of ways to apply my trade and I hope that I’m helping the Ranch as much as
it has helped me.” Dave’s goal, in his own words, “Make this Ranch work and stop all the
leaks….and I mean all of them Ma’am.” Dave takes pride in his workplace even though it’s an
old garage. It was clean and he bragged on the men that he works with. You could see from
the other guy’s working that they enjoy being around Dave He said his workers at the shop are
the best and there are no more days when he comes to work and tools are “missing.” At the end
of the interview, Dave pulled from his desk a picture of Janice and him standing in front of a
garage he owned back in the 80’s. The name of that garage struck me as so genuine for this
man with a weathered look and a patriotic do-rag on his head. It read, “Good Karma Garage.”
Yes, with David Parvin as our lead mechanic, our garage at Cloud 9 now has “Good Karma.”
Who is Dave Parvin?
Youth Center Information
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The closing of select campgrounds will begin on November 1st, 2012.
Foggy and Wilder Springs will close November 1st. Hill Country and Powder Mill will close on November 30th Lonesome Pines will remain open all year. Melody Lane (tentatively) will remain open all year. Cabins will remain open all year. Select Rental Campers will remain open all year. As a note, reservations for needed rentals from September-New Years should be booked as soon as possible. This is done to defray costs of the winterization process for campers. The full rental fleet is not open during the winter months. Winter No-Move Rule-October 1st-April 15th, 2013 please refer to the rule book for further description. Rule books are available in the Ranch Office. For 30 Day Pads Only-Beginning on the Tuesday after Labor Day, Twenty consecutive day leave becomes ef-fective. Please refer to the rule book for further de-scription. Rule books are available in the Ranch Office.
Campground closings & other
Campground Information
Time to make your mark and set sail for Casino
Night on Oct. 6. A pirate/new world exploration is set. Fer
a mere $10, ye will get $500 in Casino Cash to spend on
your favorite casino games. At 7pm, plan to play, socialize,
and collect your bounty for the auction. We have collected
a ton o' loot that will appeal to everyone. Aye, it shall be
pleasin' to me eye to see you there until we abandon ship.
Looks like our tally is to be spent repainting the dividing
line on the main drive! Won't you bring your grog? Many
treasures to be found, the best one is the fellowship with
our mateys!
Cruiser's Club would also like to welcome our new mem-
bers! Jim and Danita Crosby, Ron and Leslie Murray, and
Will and Mary Anderson. We are a ranch project-oriented
group. If you, too, would like to join us for $25, please see
Kadye Ward or Deanna Armstrong.
The Youth Center will wrap up the season during Labor Day weekend. Everyone is invited to the Farewell Party that will be hosted on Sunday, September 2nd at 1PM. This is the final year of running the Youth Center for “Miss Sally”. Please stop by and join us for Pizza, Soda, with Cake and Ice Cream for desert.
Friday, August 31st
Beginning at 9AM
Ranch Youth Center
Check Out the Huge
Yard Sale Going on at
the Youth Center!
Shuffle Board
Mini-Golf
ATV Helmets School is back in session
and the Youth Center
Hours are reduced….but
you can still find all the
equipment available at
the Ranger Station.
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Cruisers Club Casino Night!
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Check out
Bingo!
Always a Good
Time in the
Patio Room
Check the
Calendar for
Game times
Saturday
September 1st
T-top
Flea Market
8AM
Sponsored by:
Craft house
Committee
On September 8th during Employee Appreciation Day, we will be
sponsoring an EMPLOYEE SHOPPING SPREE for Ranch em-
ployees and their families. Keeping in mind that many of our
employees will be laid off in September, we are going to try and
help bridge that financial gap for them with the help and generos-
ity of the membership.
GROCERY SHOPPING SPREE: (This event will take
the place of the Christmas in September done in previous
years.) On Employee Appreciation Day, there will be a
“grocery store” set up for the employees. Names of em-
ployees will be drawn for a chance to “shop.” They will
be able to win an amount of seconds to gather what they
want in a shopping bag. What we are asking is that
members donate non-perishable grocery items or house-
hold supplies to the EMPLOYEE STORE. DROP OFF
PLACE FOR THESE ITEMS IS THE NEW RANGER’S
STATION BUILDING by the gatehouse. When you are
arriving or leaving, drop your items off any time of the
day or night. SUGGESTION: Think of this event when
you are leaving the Ranch and have those items to carry
back home or you usually give to another camper. If
you want to donate money for us to do your shopping for
the items, drop off your cash donations at the Ranch Of-
fice Window or Gatehouse in an envelope marked
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION SHOPPING SPREE or
make checks payable to Cloud 9 Ranch with memo: Shop-
ping Spree. Our goal is to have at least $600 worth of
groceries to spread around to as many employees as it
lasts. Your donation can help make it happen!!!
C9R
Camper Towing
Call 417-284-7321
Schedule Your
Camper
To be placed on a
Pad
Or to be Returned
Back to
Compound.
Your Help Is Needed
CRAFT HOUSE IS SPONSORING A BAG SALE SEPT. 8
Volunteers at the Craft House will provide “bag shopping” for
employees and members Sept. 8th only (does not include consign-
ment items). Employees and members will pay a small fee and
fill a bag with as many items as they can stuff in it. Member gen-
erosity of slightly used and\or new items can be a great buy for an
employee or member. Take these items to the Craft House in
Wilder Springs before the Labor Day weekend so they can be
processed and ready for the employees and members to brouse.
Craft House Sponsors bag Sale!
The Craft House is
operated by volun-
teers of the Craft
House Committee.
Located at Gene
Bean Crossing in
Wilder Springs.
Be sure to stop by
and visit this Labor
Day Weekend!
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Ranch Members! Please submit your Ranch Pho-
tos and stories of interest to:
Thursday, August 30th
Card Bingo
6:30PM
15 Games
@ 25 Cents a game
After Card Bingo
Play
Left~Right~Center
Saturday, September 1st
Foggy Tubes Duck Race
1PM
Hosted by:
Ranch Conservation
Committee
Friday, August 31st
Family Movie Night
Big Top Pool
Movie Starts at Dusk
Saturday, September 1st
Family Cake Walk
2PM
Club House Patio Room
Saturday, September 1st
Adult Bingo
Share The Wealth
5:30PM
6 Games $1 Per Game
Papers Sold before Each Game
6:30PM Early Birds
$3 for 3 Games
14 Regular Games
to follow Early Birds
Progressive X
$42 in 36#’s
Progressive Coverall
$55 in 60#’s
If there are 50 or More Players a
$100 Coverall will be played
$2 for 6 on Papers
Will be sold for $100 Game!
Come have some fun, bring a
friend that has never played here
and both will receive a surprise!
Thank You for Supporting
C9R Bingo!
Club House Patio Room
Sunday, September 2nd
Adult Bingo
Share The Wealth
5:30PM
6 Games $1 Per Game
Papers Sold before Each
Game
6:30PM Early Birds
$3 for 3 Games
14 Regular Games
to follow Early Birds
Progressive X
$?? in ?#’s
Progressive Coverall
$??in ?#’s
If there are 50 or More
Players a $100 Coverall
will be played
$2 for 6 on Papers
Sold for $100 Game!
Come have some fun,
bring a friend that has
never played here &
both will receive
a surprise!
Thank You
for Supporting
C9R Bingo!
Club House Patio Room
Saturday, September 1st
Cloud 9 Ranch
Fire Works
Beginning at Dusk
Lawn Area From
Tennis Courts- Pavilion
Sunday, September 2nd
Poker Run
10AM Sign-up
1PM Start Time
T-Top Building
Saturday, September 1st
Free Family Bingo
1PM
Club House Patio Room
Sunday, September 2nd
Free Family Bingo
1PM
Club House Patio Room
Sunday, September 2nd
Family Cake Walk
2PM
Club House Patio Room
Proceeds Go To Help
Employee Appreciation
Monday, September 3rd
Valley Star Schoolhouse
Pancake Breakfast
7AM-10:30AM
Clubhouse Patio Room
Sunday, September 2nd
Organized Ranch
Caving Adventure!
TBA
Saturday, September 1st
Youth Pool Tournament
10AM
Ranch Club House
Saturday, September 1st
Adult Pool Tournament
1PM
Ranch Club House
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5 Big Money
Winners!
$5 Each or
5 Ducks for $20
Labor Day
Duck Race
Duck Up or Shut Up!
Cloud 9 Ranch
Trading Post
Duck Race T-Shirts
Now Available!
Join the Cloud 9 Ranch Fun at Cloud 9 Ranch Outfitter Friends Facebook page. The Duck up or Shut-up contest is going on now! For you to join in the fun simply log in to your facebook account and follow the contest directions posted on the Cloud 9 Ranch Outfitter facebook page! Outfitters is giving away 5 Lucky Ducks on August 31st! You can’t win if you don’t enter! See you on Facebook! Facebook Friends Search CloudNine RanchOutfitters!
Date Pounds
Aug 30th 600
*New stocking date will
be on Thursdays to allow
3 day permits to be more
effective.
Hope we see you fishing!
The Rest of the Story
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT
Last Saturday our Board President turned 50 years
old. Looking back over the years of Cloud 9 Presi-
dents, he’s probably the youngest of the bunch. At
his birthday party at the Big Top, he was sent “Over
the Hill” in a big way. Becky and their children wanted a special day for Kevin, and they got
it. Over 100 guests came to enjoy BBQ, and they were entertained by Ranch employees and
members. Laughter was all-around; a happy atmosphere for everyone. It was a perfect party
for Kevin, who thrives on watching everyone enjoy “his” Ranch. Kevin Willis is in his third
year as Director of Cloud 9, and his second year as Board Presi-
dent. But in his wildest dreams he never
thought he would be the President of a large
corporation. Kevin admits he still can’t figure
out why that happened, but it did and he’s do-
ing the best he can for the interest of Cloud 9
employees and owners. This is a good time to
understand a little more about who Kevin
Willis really is. Born August 18, 1962, in Marshfield, MO, in the Wal-
Mart parking lot – well, not exactly. Prior to the parking lot, a small
medical clinic was located there.
Above Photo: Becky and Kevin Willis
Photo: Dolly sings to Kevin
Featured Employee,
Colman entertains at
Ranch Riders To Host Poker Run
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Cloud 9 Ranch
RRC
ATV Trail Maps
On Sale Now
In the
Trading Post
Valley Star
School House
Open
Saturday-Sunday
2PM-4PM
Come By and
Learn about the
School House &
Relax during
Story Time!
It is Your responsibility to know!
Cloud 9 Ranch is a very beautiful place to ride ATV’s, camp, and
fish. With nearly 6500 acres, there is something for everyone to
do at Cloud 9 Ranch. Ranch members are encouraged to ride the
trails & explore the natural beauty that our Ranch encompasses.
With that task also comes the responsibility of the member to
know where you are on the property. The RRC has spent a great
amount if time & effort in producing C9R Trail maps. The maps
are a tool that every member should have readily available as they
explore the Ranch property. For your convenience the maps are
for sale in the Trading Post. As you enjoy your time at Cloud 9
Ranch, be aware that private landowners share fence lines with
the Ranch. Both Ranch Management and these Private Owners
want you, as members, to be aware that cutting fences and the
destruction of private property is against the law. Ranch Mem-
bers who trespass onto privately owned land can be prosecuted.
Surrounding property owners have reported to Ranch Officials
that fire rings have been built, trash (beer cans) have been left and
fences have been cut by Cloud 9 Members. One landowner has
also reported that since the spring of this year, nearly 2 miles of
ATV trails have been blazed on their privately held property. As
members, know where you are on the Ranch property, look for
purple marking paint to identify property lines and avoid all areas
that are marked with “NO TRESSPASSING” signs. The Ranch
has been blessed with neighbors that respect our private area, let’s
return the favor by respecting the rights of the surrounding prop-
erty owners as well.
Cave Trips
Are Being Planned
There will be an
Organized Caving
Day Planned
Labor Day
Weekend
Mark Your
Calendar for
Sunday, Sept 2nd
More Details Soon!
RRC NEWS
Be here for the upcoming Labor Day Poker/Marble run!!!!
When?
Sunday at 1:00 p.m
Where?
T-TOP
How?
Sign up starting at 10:00 a.m. at the T-Top
The RRC is planning a safe and interesting route for all to enjoy! Come
and have fun and maybe “Lady Luck” will be with you as 50% of the pot is paid in cash prizes.
Ride the route and get in the drawing for many great “rider” prizes. We will also have a nice metal table and chair set that will be raffled after
the Labor Day Poker/Marble Run. COME CHECK IT OUT!!
Make sure you are in on the $1200 50/50 drawing. It will be drawn for
Columbus Day weekend in October. The POT continues to build and the
winner will get $599.00 if sold out or half of whatever is sold. Get your tickets at the T-Top!
You DON’T have to be present to win any of the RRC raffles.
With cooler weather approaching many of the RRC’s board and manage-ment approved projects will get underway. If you would like to volunteer some of your time to some of the projects please contact the RRC at
www.ranchriders.org
Please Ride Responsible and help keep the trails clean!
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A Star at Cloud 9 Ranch!
The doctor who delivered Kevin said he delivered two
bulls in one day – his own bull calf that morning &
Kevin that night. Kevin grew up a Missouri country
boy, being the middle child of a steel worker. Kevin’s
first job was Press Operator at the plant his Dad
worked, Marshfield Steel (now Hutchens Industries);
over the years receiving promotions, he’s now a Su-
pervisor. Kevin claims 1983 was his best year; he
found a job and married his best friend & love of his
life, Becky. It was a great year; working at the same
plant for almost 30 years & having the same wife for
as many years is proof. He is a devoted man to his
job, husband to Becky, Daddy to two girls & Papaw
Buck to two grandchildren, as well as his C9R Board
responsibilities. How did Kevin find Cloud 9 Ranch?
The way many did; invited by friends. Becky admits
she didn’t feel the love being in a 17 ft. rental, so they
packed up & left at 6:00 a.m. the next morning. But
the lure of Cloud 9 didn’t vanish. They came back,
took a tour with Salesman Don Moreland who offered
a $200 down, monthly payment plan. In 2004, they
signed on the dotted line. Soon they were offered a
one-time payment of $1,000, & took it. That first year
the Willis family (bringing their own camper) enjoyed
family camping and rode the trails. Kevin and Becky
soon recognized the need for volunteers and began
helping wherever there was a need. Every trip to
Cloud 9 meant some volunteer time was on their
schedule. Kevin became an officer of the RRC, but
by 2009 he was encouraged to campaign for a Direc-
tor position. He resigned as RRC Co-Chairman and
was elected to the
Board of Directors in
June 2010. As Vice-
President under Don
Scott, when Don re-
signed, Kevin filled the
top position. The 2012-
2013 Directors re-
elected Kevin as Presi-
dent. Kevin and Becky Willis are what Cloud 9 is all
about. Their commitment to the employees and com-
mittees is unsurpassed. Kevin is a quiet man, but his
actions speak volumes about dedication and interest in
how Cloud 9 is perceived from every aspect. Becky
will be the first to tell you the love people showed
Kevin at his party was deeply appreciated and at times
overwhelming to him. Kevin says he has two fami-
lies; one at home and one at his “little piece of
heaven” Cloud 9 Ranch. If you ever hear Kevin pray,
he usually ends with “And thank you, Sir, for listen-
ing.” Kevin Willis is a humble country boy with a
heart of gold, the most genuine family man you’ll ever
meet, and Cloud 9 is fortunate to have him.
The Rest…..continued page 10
Kevin volunteers ~Mud Pit
At a pageant held recently in Branson at the Stone Castle, Bailey took home the Supreme Most Beautiful Crown and the Prettiest Eyes Award. Julie Booth would like to thank Cloud 9 members for their support and donations to de-fray the cost of the entry fees. Beautiful Me Productions pageants concentrate on natural beauty and help young girls develop poise and confi-dence. The false “glitz” of other pro-ductions is not rewarded in these pag-eants. Bailey is new on the beauty queen circuit, only been in three pag-eants. But her natural beauty and con-tagious smile has brought home THREE CROWNS. These achievements have gained her a spot in the State Beautiful Me pageant event in October. This level of competition offers indi-viduals and businesses the opportunity for advertising by sponsoring contest-ants. If you are interested in sponsor-ing this WINNER and would like more information on Beautiful Me Produc-tions, contact Julie Booth at Cloud 9 Ranch.
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Cloud 9 Ranch Caving Tour~Sunday, September 2nd
Members of Cloud 9 Ranch often ask about the caves at the Ranch. At last count, there are 29 caves on the Cloud
9 Ranch property. Often members are intrigued by the caves but few actually take the time to seek the caves and
explore them. For those of you who would like to explore the Ranch caves but have reservations about caving
crawling for whatever reason, here is your opportunity to join other Cloud 9 Members to explore some hidden
wonders at the Ranch.
The Labor Day Weekend Caving
Group will have the chance to visit
some rarely visited locations on the
Ranch. There are 4 points of inter-
ests which are included in this trip.
The first stop will be at a 170 foot
“shelter”. Trust me when I say,
this place is basically untouched by
the membership. There is not even
a foot path to the loca-
tion….Luckily, it is only a few
yards from the main road! The
second stop on the tour will be at
“Ship” shelter, followed by visits
to both Dani and Frank Caves.
Tour Times Available:
9AM-Jerry Pusch
9:30AM- Ed Horton
10AM-Stephane Harrison
10:30AM-Jerry Pusch
What You Should Know Before Committing To Participating:
The inside of the caves will be muddy and possibly have small amounts of water flow.
You will be required to have gloves for this tour.
You will need to supply your own caving equipment.
You will have to climb and crawl in the cave so be aware of your physical limitations.
Caving trip will be suitable for all experience levels.
Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Participants who are 15 and under must be accompanied by
a responsible adult.
There is no alcohol allowed.
How to I participate in the caving tour?
Space is extremely limited. You
will need to sign-up for the group
by emailing your participation to
Participants must be at the Stables
Lookout 30 minutes prior to tour.
Participants must pledge that they
will act responsibly at all times.
Participants must pledge that they
will follow the guidance of tour
leader while participating.
Basic Caving Rules
Wear appropriate clothing
No Alcohol
Bring only water into the cave
Carry out what you carry in
Know your physical Limits
Always stay with the group
Take nothing but pictures, leave noth-
ing but carefully placed footprints &
kill nothing but time!
What recommended supplies/equipment will I need?
Participants should wear the appropriate clothing.
Participants are required to wear gloves. The type does
not matter as much as the gloves will provide both pro-
tection and to allow closer examination of formation.
Gardening gloves, “Jersey” gloves and rubber “finger
tipped” gloves work best.
Participants should wear the appropriate shoes. Water
shoes and tennis shoes that fit securely to your feet will
work best. Flip-Flops, sandals and other loose fitting
shoes not be acceptable.
Knee pads are not a requirement but will make your
crawling journey more comfortable.
Helmets are recommended. Bicycle helmets work well
Flash lights will be needed in the cave.
Water bottles are recommended. Water is the only
drink you may bring into the cave.
Bringing a camera!
Small fanny packs or backpacks are suggested to allow
your hands a more free range of movement.
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Big Top
Swimming Pool, Batting Cages,
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