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Ranch Ruckus October 2008 - July 2009 |
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Save the Date: September 25th -.-.-.-.- Save the
Date: September 25th
Sunset Dinner at the
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Joyful Ranch Foundation seeks to inspire and educate all on the rich history in the William James Pleasants Ranch, and to provide a setting for spiritual
renewed ...by:
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Securing Habitat for Wildlife and Native Plants:
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Eagle Scout project constructing bat houses, which also helps in the
preservation of historic buildings as the bats decided to make their
homes in the Victorian and in a couple of other buildings; provided
brush piles for nesting birds and for small animals; |
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Conserving Land and Waterways: |
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Monitoring of Pleasants Creek including newly discovered beaver dams;
continuous checking and eradicating of a few stubborn stalks of Arundo;
removal of huge 100+ year old cottonwood limb that fell in creek; an
Eagle Scout project began which will provide steps up a steep creek bank
incline and help secure the bank against further erosion; |
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Preserving Historic Buildings: |
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Dead tree removed next to the Foreman's Cottage, with 5 more to go;
began the renovation process of the cottage by having schematic drawings
done; Victorian porch repair; painting bids for the historic Smoke House
and Bunk House; submitted applications for 2 grants, one which focuses
on the Victorian home; |
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Supporting Agriculture: |
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Rotating cattle in varying pastures; repair of solar
panel/water pipeline for cattle's water supply; pump replacement and
waterline repair;
disking walnut orchard to conserve moisture; |
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We were also glad to host such events as: |
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Brownie Troup
historic tour badge |
Plein Air Artists
paint lupine fields |
African Exchange Group
focus on historic preservation |
Dinner and Brunch Parties |
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More Exciting News: 9 chairs are featured in the "Take a Seat"
exhibit at the Vacaville Museum.
They'll be there through August 4th. Be sure to "check'em out!" |
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, September 25, 2009 Sunset Dinner at the
Ranch (information to follow soon)
Our annual "Day at the Ranch" is "takin'a break" this year.
Our sincere thanks to you for being a part of our ever-unfolding legacy! |
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