Sunday

9 LINES
A Weekly publication
Breakfast- Buffet
Lunch Buffet- (Including smothered pork chops)
Gas Station
of cloud 9 ranch club, inc. Monday~Sunday 10AM-6PM
Now available online at our official website
http://www.cloud9ranchclub.com/
Labor Day Weekend Hours

Thursday 10AM-8PM

Friday-Sunday 10PM-10PM
Pool Hours
September 2- September 9, 2010
Sunday-Thursday 10:30AM-10PM
Friday & Saturday 10:30AM-10:30PM
Open Facilities & Hours of Big Top Concession Stand
Operation Friday & Saturday 10:30AM~10:30PM
Sunday 10:30AM~10PM
Chapel Closed Monday-Thursday
Sunday Services 10 AM
Friday at 10 AM - Moving Forward with Adult Pool Hours
Prayer. Come and join with fellow owners in Monday~Sunday 10:30AM-12AM
prayer and praise.
Youth Center –Following Sunday September
Accounting Office 5th, the Youth Center will be CLOSED for the
Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM season.
Saturday 8AM-12PM
Closed Sundays
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Ranger Station
Thursday-Monday 8AM-12AM Friday, September 3rd 9AM-9PM
Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Saturday, September 4th 9AM-12AM
Trading Post
Sunday-Thursday 8AM -8PM Sunday, September 5th 9AM-5PM
Friday & Saturday 8AM -9PM
Friday, September 3rd
Restaurant 9:00 a.m.: Silent auction starts
3:00 p.m.: Bowling tournament (Free)
NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE CLOUD 9 -Cash prizes
RESTAURANT
Saturday, September 4th
1:00 p.m.: Last bid on silent auction
Monday-Saturday 8AM-8PM 3:00 p.m.: Come play minute to win it (prizes
Sunday 8AM-3PM given) and enjoy some snacks.
Sunday, September 5th
Labor Day Weekend Hours 3:00 p.m.: Scavenger hunt (prizes given)
Friday 8AM-9PM Children 5 and under must be accompanied at all times by an
adult or approved sitter by attending staff.
Saturday & Sunday 8AM-10PM
Monday 8AM-8PM Craft House & Flea Market
Sunday (September 5th) 1PM-4PM
Closed Monday (September 6th)
Menu for Labor Day Tuesday (September 7th) 1PM-4PM
Friday
Breakfast- Eggs Benedict Note: Tuesday, September 7th, will be the
last day of this year to collect your money
Dinner-Catfish & Walleye Buffet
from the Craft House.
Saturday -The Raffle drawing will be Sunday
Breakfast- Buffet September 5th at the T-Top following the
Dinner- New York strip steak, salad, baked Poker Run. Be sure to get your tickets!
potato, and a roll.
 The Craft House will be open September 11th located in the overflow parking by the burn
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Employee pit and they are numbered 1-20. When
Appreciation Day! The Craft House will also be
placing a bid please make sure to include
open Saturday, October 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
for Columbus Day Weekend. your name, membership number, and the
number on the trailer in which you are
*Thanks* placing the bid. If you are the winning
We want to thank all of you for participating bidder, you will be contacted by the office
and helping out at the Craft House. the following week.
Thanks, Office
Attention Campers
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assistance, please call Quote of the Week
417-284-7321.
In case of extreme weather
conditions, storm shelters are
located at the
“The greatest pleasure in life is doing
Pre-Teen (pets allowed) and the
what people say you cannot do.”
Chapel basement.

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Friendly Reminder:
Youth Center News
9- Lines Article
Submission Form
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All 9 Lines submissions must be legible and

written on the 9 Lines article submission forms
that are located at the Office and Gatehouse.
Articles WILL NOT be accepted if written on
scrap or notebook paper. All submission forms
must be turned in to the Office NO LATER
than WEDNESDAY BY NOON, NO
EXCEPTIONS. A form turned in at 12:01
p.m. or later is considered a late entry and will
not be published until the following week’s 9
Lines. The 9 Lines will be released by 4:00
p.m. on Thursdays, unless otherwise stated.
The Youth Center employees are working on a
special project to make the Youth Center a
better prepared storm shelter. They would
appreciate any help or donations of towels,
blankets, bottled water, and/or flash lights. The
goal is to make the visit more comfortable for
all members and guests during severe weather
conditions.
Thanks
Announcement from Youth Center:
Well, another summer is over and it went so fast. I plan
to be here again next year, can’t seem to leave you kids.
Do your best at school and you will be missed. See you
next year!
Thanks, Miss Sally

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Office Memo: Horseback Riding
We are now accepting
sealed bids on 17’ Playmor
trailers until September 10th
at 3:00 p.m. They are

Rides will be given every day. There will be
three-one hour rides with limited space. The
rides cost $10.00 per person and you must
sign up at the Trading Post at least one hour
before your scheduled ride. You must wear
long pants and closed-toed shoes or you will
not be allowed to ride.
Horseback Riding Times:
8:00a.m.
9:30a.m.
11:00a.m.
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2nd Annual Overnight Trail Ride
When: Columbus Day weekend
Saturday, October 9th thru Sunday, October
10th
Be at the stables Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
The Sunday ride will start around 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $100.00 per person- Approx 4 hrs
riding each day.
$50.00 per person if you bring your own
horse.
Included: The Ranch furnishes the horses,
tack, trails, guides, breakfast, and dinner.
Not included: You furnish a tent,
bedding, snacks, and a drink.
The ride is limited to 12 available horses so
call the office at 417-284-7321 to book your
spot. A $50.00 deposit is required and is
refundable up to the weekend before the
ride if you choose not to go.
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Gatehouse Announcement
Regarding the Pay to Park
Storage/Compound
If you have a site in the new compound
and you want your trailer pulled in/out
by the Ranch, please make sure to notify
the gate of your site number.
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ATTENTION CLOUD 9 OWNERS!!!
The winter campgrounds and the no move
date have not changed. They are still Hill
Country and Powder Mill with the date still
October 1st as per the rule book.
Members & Guests
The cabins in Trailer
Row are now available
to rent for $85.00 a
night per cabin. Call
today to reserve a
cabin for your stay.
Friendly Reminders:
NO DUMPING of any kind of
garbage such as building
materials, appliances,
etc. anywhere on the
Ranch per DNR. All
garbage must be
disposed of IN the dumpsters ONLY, NOT
beside them.
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Help: All Cloud 9 Owners & Guests
Can everyone please help to take care of our
Clubhouse.
Please remember to clean up the Clubhouse
after use and if you use supplies in the kitchen
please replace what you use. Also, the area
around the bar is not very attractive, so please
help to keep it neat.
Notice: To make it easier for the maids to
clean the Patio Room of the Clubhouse, four
chairs have been placed at each
table. If you use more chairs,
please put them back where
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from the walls so the edges of the floors are in
reach for cleaning.

Take pride in your Clubhouse!

Who needs to go to jail?

---------------------- The Jailhouse

A friendly reminder to those who use the

shooting range that Pride-of-Ownership Bubba Sweetin will be running the jail
extends to the range. It is part of Cloud 9 Saturday, September 4th from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ranch so PLEASE pick up all of your trash at the Clubhouse.
and shell casings. Please pick up more Warrants cost: $3:00
than you shoot until we get it cleaned up. Get out of Jail free cards: $3.00 for 1 time or
Thanks! $6.00 for all night.
Warrants and/or get out of jail free cards can
----------------------- be purchased and/or delivered to Bubba on
HC#30.
Ranch Clubs
Ranch Events
10 Point Pitch
Every Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Sign up in
the Clubhouse Patio Room to come join Come enjoy Gospel Music
the togetherness. If you don’t know Where: Chapel
how to play 10 point pitch please come When: Thursday, September
and learn how. nd
2 at 7:00 p.m.
Pokeeno
Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the
Clubhouse Patio Room.
BRING PENNIES!

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Come enjoy the Music!
CARD BINGO

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse

Patio Room.
Play 15 fun games at 25 cents per game. Cloud 9 Jammers will be performing Friday,
BRING QUARTERS! September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the
Clubhouse Patio Room
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Family Bingo

CASINO NIGHT AT THE RANCH

Saturday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in

the Clubhouse Patio Room. Free to play
and there will be lots of fun and prizes!
Saturday, Sept. 4th in the Ranch Clubhouse
at 7:00 p.m.
For each $10 donation you receive $500 in
Cruiser Cash. Play the games of your choice
& collect all the Cruiser Cash you can win.
Cruiser Cash Auction begins at 11:00 pm
until all items are awarded.
Proceeds go to the RANCH for restoring FIRE When: Saturday, September 4th at 5: 00 p.m.
RINGS & adding more 50 AMP service at Where: At horse shoe pits near Pavilion
Cost: $5.00 entry fee
campsites this Fall.
50/50 split
Refreshments available ---------------------------------------------------------------
Bring Your own Beverage
HAVE FUN WINNING GREAT PRIZES & HELP
THE RANCH!
IT’S A WIN-WIN FOR PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP
Sponsored by: Cloud 9 Cruisers Club
C9C Club Members presenting Charter Member ID Card Pot Luck Dinner
receive a special bonus When: September 17th at 5:30 p.m.
********* Where: Patio Room of Clubhouse
Photo Gallery Show & Silent Auction* Please bring a covered dish.
during Casino Night from 7p.m. to 10 pm. Ice tea will be provided.
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Conservation Committee Meeting:
Ranch Committees There will be a Conservation Committee
meeting on Monday, August 30th at 1:00 p.m. in
the Clubhouse Patio Room.
Activities Committee at work The Conservation Committee will have a
Activities Committee meets year-round on the fishing derby for children 12 years and under on
2nd & 4th Wednesday of every Saturday, September 3rd at the
month at 10 AM in the Clubhouse pond behind Hillcountry Stage
Patio Room. For more information stop. Rods, reels, and bait will be
on Activities Committee events furnished and hot dogs, chips,
contact Lynn Thomas, Chairperson; Doris and soda will be served. There
Thomas (LP#75), Doris Hutto & Zelda Huster will be prizes for all
(HC#38) or any other committee members. participants.
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ANNOUCEMENT!!! Fish

Stocking Schedule
Satellite service for the big
screen T.V. in the Clubhouse
is provided by the Activities Friday, September 3rd-1,000 lbs.
Committee. It is being Volunteers are needed to help stock at
vandalized and if it 10:00 a.m. Stocking will start at the kids’
continues this service will be hole.
shut off! September Fishing hrs: 7:00 a.m. to 7:15
p.m.
Note: You cannot do catch and release if
you have harvested trout.

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Horse Shoe Tournament School House Committee

The School House will be open at least one
day a week during the summer. Usually this
will be Saturday or sometimes Sunday from
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Watch for the new
OPEN/CLOSED SIGN on Main sign.
If you are willing to help make the School
House available for visitors please contact
Barb Lawson or Ed Horton. You may also
leave contact information with the Office.
We’ll appreciate your help in making the
Valley Star School House available for
interested visitors.
Next Meeting: Tuesday September 7th, at
7:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
Thank you. Ed Horton, Secretary
HELP WANTED- Landscaping Assistance
The School House Committee
would like to make contact
with owners who are
landscapers for a possible
project at the School House.
Contact Ed Horton (LP#4) or
Barb Lawson (LP#14), or leave contact
information at the Office.
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Fun-Addicts Labor Day
Activities
Cake-walk at noon
Sunday, Sept. 5th in the
Patio room, donations of
baked goods can be left at the office.
At 1:30pm at the Pavilion we will be
selling whole smoked chicken for $6,
corn on the cob for $1, & choice of salad,
coleslaw, macaroni or potato salad for
$1.25 or a whole dinner; 1chicken , 4 ears
of corn & 2 side salads for $10. Activities
for all ages available with a piñ ata to
finalize the day.
Donations of candy &/or small toys for
the piñ ata would be greatly appreciated,
and can be dropped off at the Office.
NAME A CAMPGROUND ROAD
Update on signs:
The signs are being installed and there
are still some more yet to name. Each
campground has a theme and the road
name you choose must fit that theme.
Contact Cheryll, Fern or Zaylor in the
Ranch Office or email to
reservations@cloud9ranchclub.com. You will
be notified if your submission has been approved
and at that time the payment of $25.00 per entry
will be due. Your entry is not official until funds
are received. The following is the theme for each
campground and the number of roads left to
name:
Hill Country – Mountain Ranges
Powder Mill – Indian Chiefs
Wilder Springs – Animals (ALL NAMED)
Lonesome Pines– Birds
Fogey Hollow – Bands/Groups/Miscellaneous
Melody Lane – 1970’s Songs *
~Ranch established in 1972
8 Ball Pool Tournament
Kids 8 Ball pool tournament
When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Adult Pool Hall/Clubhouse
Free For kids- 10 years to 18 years
Trophies will be given to the best players, so come and
join the fun!
Adults 8 Ball pool tournament
When: Saturday, September 4th at 1:00 p.m.
Where: adult pool hall/clubhouse
$3.00 entry fee
Cash and trophies for winners
Activities Committee
Poker Run
When: Sunday, September 5th
Sign up at 10 a.m. Lineup at 1 p.m.
Where: T-Top
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Chuck Ruckdeschell, Chairman of the Ranch Riders
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Spring Road Crossing: I would like to thank all of the marking the Grand Opening
ranch members who helped make the crossing going of the Helicopter Landing
Pad.
to Lonies Lookout a completed project and the
A big thank you to Ron
committee’s individuals who helped pay for it. The Roberts, a Cloud 9 member
materials for the crossing costed $3,570 and when all and sales manager of Air
the bills were paid on August 7th, 2010, there was Evac for getting everything arranged so the
$50 remaining in the account for the next large helicopter could do this practice landing. Thank
project. you to Eric Brotherton,
These projects must benefit the Ranch, be reviewed pilot, (Cloud 9 member)
and approved by the Ranch Manager. The Ranch and also thank you to
may furnish equipment operators and minor Steven Huffine,
materials, but most labor for these projects is done Paramedic and Faledra
by volunteers and the funds are used to buy Hudspeten, Nurse. A
materials that we cannot get donated. If you have good turnout of Cloud 9
members also attended. Many pictures were taken
project suggestions or money and/or material
and some will be posted later on the ranchriders.org
donations call Coy Jackson, manager at 417-284- web site.
7321 or Frank Shores, Engineer at 816-244-0840. Thanks to all who made this project complete.
Remember American ends in I CAN!
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RANCH RIDERS CLUB
The Ranch Riders will be raffling
an ATV luggage rack as well as a
folding table and chairs from We wish to extend a sincere Thank You to all who
Camping World. Both raffle items helped us on 8-27-10, when I was flown to
will be awarded after the Labor Day Springfield by Air Evac. The response of the First
poker run. These items can be seen at the
Responders was quite impressive, immediate and
ranchriders.org website on the “fundraising” page
or you can see them at the T-top during the flea numerous. Our First
market and poker run. We are still building on our Responders are a valuable
50/50 raffle goal of $1,200. Winner will get $599 asset to Cloud 9. To our
when we reach the goal. It we don’t reach our goal friends and others who
by the end of Columbus Day weekend the drawing helped, your assistance and services are greatly
will be held and the winner will be awarded ½ of the appreciated.
value of the pot at that time. Ed & Sharon Horton
We will have our table set up during the flea
market on Saturday and during the poker run on
Sunday. Stop by and visit us. Don’t forget to get
your raffle tickets, maps, shirts, hats and stickers
that you want while you are there.
We will be starting on the new pole building
out by the stables for the skid steer and fire
equipment after the building materials arrive. As --------------------------------------------------
soon as we can iron out the construction date we Renewing Wedding Vows
will let all our helpers know. If you are not already
on our helpers list and you would like to help you
can sign up on our web site ranchriders.org using
the “contact us” page. Enter your contact
information and be sure to answer the “Are you
interested in helping the Ranch Riders with
projects and events?” In the comment section
please describe how you can help. We will need
carpenters, electricians, people to run errands,
people to provide refreshments and people who John and Rhonda Howard are renewing their
just want to help out where they can. Everybody is wedding vows Friday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m.
welcome. at the Chapel. Everyone is Welcome!
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Ranch Riders Announcement:
The Fogey Helo Pad Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was
held on July 19th, 2010 with the Air Evac Helicopter
landing on the pad at approximately 7:45 PM which
was described as a “perfect landing”. Some others
described the event as being so exciting that it gave Notice:
them “cold chills” and “goose bumps“.
Immediately following Labor Day
weekend, Horseback riding will only be
available on weekends- Saturdays and
Sundays. There will still be 3- one hour
rides and their times are as follows:
8:00a.m.
9:30a.m.
11:00a.m.

DO NOT LITTER RANCH ROADS & TRAILS.

If you’re riding down a road and see trash,
PLEASE STOP AND PICK IT UP.

HELP US RECYCLE
Place your aluminum cans in the designated
wire containers that are next to each trash
dumpster in all campgrounds!! Thanks