It`s better to build boys than mend men.

Rodeheavers Boys Ranch
Inside This Issue
Pg. 2 Letter from our Executive Director,
Ken Johnson
Pg. 3 Bigger’s Chapel...a place of reverence
The Boys Return from Philmont Scout Ranch
Pg. 4 Contributions/Fundraising...your help goes a
long way.
Pg. 5 Our General Store, Butterfly Island...
The Dining Hall--It’s icing on the cake...
Cattle & Hay...a way of life
Pg. 6 Lifetime or Gold Star Donors
Pg. 7 “Worth The Investment”/Activities Building
Pg. 8 Gifts of Love (Vehicle Donations)
Pg. 9 Rodeheaver Boys Ranch Foundation
Pg. 10 Blue Grass Festival...it’s right around the corner!
Pg. 11 “Rodeheaver Boy’s Ranch Eagles Soar...”
Pg. 12 Martinez’ Circle and Our Ranch Staff
“ It’s better to build boys than mend men.”
October
2010
From the Executive Director:
Greetings to all our dear friends, supporters, and new acquaintances. We are
happy to say that you are now reading the first issue of the “Wrangler” Magazine
– the most ambitious news communication lately from the Rodeheaver Boys
Ranch.
Many of our older friends remember the Ranch Rambler newsletter of years gone
by that was published in the early days of the ranch and for about 7 years in the
late ‘90’s and early 2000’s. We published those issues with in – office machines
and some local help when it was available. It was fun to do and God blessed our
efforts.
Some time ago the decision was made to publish an appropriate magazine style product that our readers
would possibly enjoy more and if along the way we experienced more readers, the better we would like it.
The main thrust of this new endeavor, The Ranch Wrangler, is to take some additional care in making sure
our message is heard and to hopefully expand the number of friends and supporters that help us keep the
doors open and the lights on.
By policy, we do not accept government funds from either city, county, or federal tax dollars when it comes
to child care. We operate solely on the gifts of private businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals (families) who have a heart for what we do.
Being the oldest boys ranch in the State of Florida is one of our claims with which we honor all those who
helped our namesake founder, Homer Rodeheaver. For 60 years you have helped us stay afloat in the bad
times and the good. We hope you like this new look.
Let me take this opportunity to introduce our Editor, Edie Kynard.
She is new to our ranch family and brings
with her the skills necessary to accomplish our goal of having a good publication. We already enjoy her
enthusiasm and fresh ideas.
Some have questioned the timing of this idea due to the difficult economic and political climate.
It was
decided that this is the very time to keep our heads high and our faces set like a flint to not only help more
boys, but to be a better encouragement to our supporters. The Lord has been good to us and our goal in
our work is to show our thankfulness.
We welcome your comments and, of
course, cherish your support as we take
this next step in the ranch’s long successful history. Write us if you care to. E-mail
us if you like the cyber – space route – we
would love to hear from you. Come and
see us when you can – We’ll leave the front
light on.
Sincerely,
Ken Johnson
Executive Director
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Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, New Mexico, 2010
2010 has been an exciting
year in scouting as we had
the honor of sending eight
young men and three adult leaders on a
backpacking trip of a lifetime to Philmont
Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico. There
the group encountered all sorts of wildlife,
walked beautiful meadows, crossed mountain streams, and hiked towering peaks.
The young men on this trip did an
outstanding job. Eleven (11) days were spent
on the trail in the tail end of the Rocky
Mountains. Fellow supervisors Teddy
Betonio and Charles Lajueness joined our
scoutmaster, Greg Buchanan, on this great
endeavor.
The scout crew leader, Cody Ball
(Cody is 17 and has been at the ranch for 7
years), was in charge and responsible for
directing each day’s trek and activities.
The boys enjoyed the opportunity
to participate in shooting sports, work as a
lumber jack, shoot 3-D archery, milk a goat,
make brick mortar out of mud, experience an
Indian sweat lodge, learn to fly fish, load their
own ammo, hike over 60 miles, camp at
11,760 ft, and much, much more. It will be a
trip remembered by all who went.
Scout Master Greg states, “Some
ask why we participate at Philmont. You
would have to go yourself to understand –
the team building these young men learn is
second only to the understanding of responsibility that comes with backpacking a long
distance. Most young men looking up at the
top of an 11,760 ft mountain (Mt Phillips)
would think climbing to its peak would be an
impossible feat.”
Greg goes on to say, “To accompany them on that journey of what seems to be
a million steps and endless efforts, and to be
with those young men as they break out on
that summit - to at last stand on top of that
mountain – look down and start to realize
nothing is impossible - at that moment - I can
tell you - all the planning and struggle it took
to get there is worth the experience.”
Biggers Chapel... a place of reverence
Nestled in a hammock of oaks just next to the
river woods over looking the St. Johns River
is the Biggers Memorial Chapel or more widely
known
as
Ranch
Chapel.
The beautiful building was constructed after
Helen Biggers made the funds available to
the ranch in the early 1980’s.
One side of the forked building is the educational wing and it is equipped with the tools
necessary for boys to get their homework and
receive needed tutoring. It also houses a
reading library.
The other side is a beautiful chapel auditorium equipped with comfortable pews, organ,
piano, platform furniture and ornate, but simple, stained glass windows depicting scenes
of children from the Bible. The large front
stained glass is an artist’s interpretation of
Jesus Christ, the master carpenter, teaching
boys his trade.
The chapel is used on Sunday evenings and
Wednesday evenings for worship services
complete with a song service, special music,
announcements, recognitions, preaching and
counseling.
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The boys appreciate the comfort of the facility and enjoy participating in the special effort
to accomplish an actual worship atmosphere.
The chapel is used also for weddings and
funerals as they fit into the ranch’s general
scheme of things and schedule. The beautiful natural cedar-lined walls and ceiling,
adorned with simple lantern – like chandeliers, add to the experience.
A large movie screen that is hidden by the
woodwork can be extended down for training
films and appropriate picture presentations.
“This facility compliments the overall program
of what our founders envisioned in 1950. The
boys and staff are fortunate to have this to
remind us of our heritage and responsibility,”
states Ken Johnson, Executive Director. He
goes on to say,
“It is a place of reverence where the
doors are never locked which lends
itself to individuals using it for
convenient reflection and prayer.
Visitors are welcome.”
Welcome to the first issue of Rodeheaver Boys Ranch’s newest publication, “The Ranch Wrangler.” The administration has felt
the need to produce a quality magazine highlighting the lives and stories of the boys and staff for a long time. Thanks to the help
and commitment of several interested parties, that desire has now become a reality.
W e hope this new publication will provide our current donors with positive feedback as to the direct impact their contributions
have made in the lives of our boys. We want those who give to the ranch to truly believe as we do that, “It Is Better To Build Boys
Than Mend Men.” We also hope the articles and pictures of the boys will serve as a valuable tool for introducing new donors to the
history and mission of the ranch. Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is an incorporated not for profit 501 (c) 3 charity and does not receive
any federal, state or county funding.
A ll ranch income is received through private sources, requiring us to utilize a variety of methods to generate operating capital.
One program we use to generate support is through soliciting donations through our Vehicle Program. The Vehicle Program solicits
cars, trucks, RVs, boats, and farm equipment then sells them in monthly auctions held right here on the ranch. We do all the work
ourselves without any middleman. All donations come to the ranch and all the money from the sale of the vehicles stays on the ranch.
The auctions are for dealers-only and account for about 1/3 of the ranch’s monthly budget. The donor receives a valuable tax receipt
and the ranch benefits from the cash needed to take care of the needs of the boys.
A nother popular method of contributing to the ranch is by participating in our fund raising events. The ranch now hosts two
Bluegrass Festivals that draw several thousands of people from all over America and even several foreign countries. The Bluegrass
Festival Park includes 516 RV hookups and a large covered pavilion for the music area. Norman Adams and Tony Anderson promote
the festivals. Adams and Anderson L.L.C. is the top promoter in the Bluegrass industry. Norman and Tony do a wonderful job promoting the needs of the Ranch as well as their Bluegrass Festivals.
I nterested individuals can also help support the ranch by responding to our special appeal letters we send out requesting contributions for specific needs. These appeals include Membership, Summer Camp, Back To School, Harvest, and Christmas.
A ll contributions given by a donor from April to the end of March the next year qualify to determine his/her membership level.
A fourth method of giving to the ranch is through Estate Planning. There are several financial products available that
provide special tax advantages when they are included in an individual’s estate plan. We encourage donors interested
Various levels of membership:
$20,000.00 One Boy – One Year Sponsor
$10,000.00 One Boy – 1/2 Year Sponsor
$5,000.00
One Boy – 90 Day Sponsor
$1,000.00
Lifetime Member
$1,000.00
(Per Year) Gold Star Member
$100.00
Century Club
$50.00
Ranch Partner
$25.00
Voting Member
in including the ranch in their estate to consult with their own tax professionals
or we can refer potential donors to professionals who are qualified to answer
their questions. This type of giving can be highly sophisticated requiring the
advice of CPAs and/or Tax Attorneys, or can be as simple as adding
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch as a beneficiary to a Life Insurance Policy.
R odeheaver Boys Ranch has a solid history of helping troubled boys receive
a chance for a new life. April of this year the Ranch began its 60th year of operation. If you are one of those who helped us get here…thanks, and if your are
new to the ranch family, please let us know if you have any questions about the
Ranch’s history or mission. Come see us any time; we would love the opportunity to show you around.
Jeff King, Development Director
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“If the boys will raise the calves...
the calves will raise the boys”
Wo r d s b y :
Homer Rodeheaver
1950
Welcome to The Ranch General
PATTI’S SKILLS
ARE THE “ICING ON THE CAKE”
Store and Butterfly Island
The ranch dining hall is a favorite of the boys… the reason being the
culinary skills of Patti Mc Clure. Along with her husband, Rick, volunteers along the way, and, of course, the boys on her crew, delicious
meals are prepared complete from the salad bar to the dessert table
with all the good things in between.
The dining hall was remodeled in the last few years due to an unwelcome inebriated visitor in predawn darkness driving his pickup
through the dining hall. The repairs were made possible by interested donors. Our newer tables, chairs, and food presentation counters
were done to address our needs as well as handling larger crowds at
our festivals.
Lois Johnson manages
the Ranch General Store.
The Ranch General Store adds a dimension to the ranch during special tours, visits and events. The store provides an
appropriate method of making certain ranch-made wares,
ranch logo items, and general stuff available to our guests.
Patti has a background in catering and we enjoy her skills as a
chef. The dining hall also serves
as the center of food purchasing
and storage for the cottages that
are equipped with their own
kitchens and very qualified cottage mom cooks.
This air-conditioned nook next door to the Ranch Food
Concession area is popular with the guests as they take a
break from the continuous music during a festival. It can also
be a stop on one of the many tours given to folks by appointment.
Butterfly Island is a special eco-system inside what is called a
“bay head” in Florida. It is simply a higher land area, accessed
by a walk bridge surrounded by water on all sides. The island
hosts rest area benches, bird houses, flowers, and a grassy
yard. In season, butterflies, dragonflies and birds are ever
present. Glimpses of fish, bullfrogs and occasional alligators
provide material for discussion and stories later on.
“We are fortunate to have a chef
and food service supervisor of
Patti’s caliber here on the ranch.
The staff and boys, I’m sure, realize the blessing of having these
facilities and Patti’s skills certainly are the icing on the cake,”
explains Steve Watkins, Director
of Ranch Life.
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At Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, we appreciate every donor regardless of the size of his or her gift. Our ranch partners are our lifeline. And since we do not receive
any federal, state, or local government funding, we would have a difficult time keeping our doors open without their faithful support. The ranch is currently
celebrating its 60th year in existence and we would like to express our appreciation for those who contributed generously from May 1st 2009 through April 30th
2010.
Lifetime Or Gold Star Donors
ADAMS AND ANDERSON LLC.
CHUCK FOSTER
(THE CHUCK FOSTER COMPANY INC.)
MR FRANK S MILLO
MR ROBERT O LAW
[ROBERT O LAW FOUNDATION INC]
MR. AND MRS. SID (JAMES) LITTLE
MR AND MRS W R (BILL) BASS JR
MR. AND MRS. STEVEN GRACHECK
MR J R LOWDER
MR AND MRS JASON PIPKINS
DR. AND MRS. JERRY JORDAN
INWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OF MOUNT DORA
MR. AND MRS. GREGORY S BACON
MR AND MRS W GRADY CAMPBELL
MR R SCOT FOSS
MR DONALD P HINSON
[HINSON PROPERTIES, LLC]
MR AND MRS CHARLES H HOOD
MR AND MRS JOHN L KIHM
MR AND MRS DAVID T KLINE
MR. BEN BATES JR.
(BATES & HEWETT INC.)
MR GARY A MILLER
MR AND MRS IRVING ROBERTS
[ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS INC]
JEREMY ALEXANDER & FRIENDS
[GEORGIA PACIFIC]
MR. C. EDDIE COX
MR AND MRS BUDDY EVANS
MR BILL BENNETT
And ADULT 2 SUDAY SCHOOL DEPT.
[FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PALATKA]
PASTOR
MIKE
NORRIS
&
[FRANKLIN ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH]
MR. DANIEL L. BYRNES
(BYRNES FARMS INC.)
FRIENDS
MR. DONALD E LAMBERT JR
MS. DONNA HOFFMAN
MR AND MRS J TIM MARTIN
MR. FRANCIS MCDONNELL
(CIMARRON REALTY TRUST)
DR. J. ROBERT MITCHEM
ROTARY CLUB OF PALATKA SUNRISE
MR. GLENN A LESTOR
(WOODBURY CLINICAL LABORTARY)
MR DANIEL L MILLER, PRESIDENT
[HERITAGE REAL ESTATE GOUP INC]
DR. RICHARD A PERALLON
VAK PAK BUILDERS INC
GENERAL BCH BLVD
MR. JOHN BROWNING
(J P BROWNING CONSULTING LLC)
MRS LINDA K KRAFT
MR AND MRS CLEO HALL
[METALCOAT INC. OF FLORIDA]
MRS LESLIE COOMER
MR. ROBERT GAUS
(BARRETTS MINERALS INC.)
MR AND MRS AL AND NANCY MATHIES
CHRIST INDEPENDENT METHODIST
DR RICHARD M LAUBAUGH
MR. KENT LAWRENCE
[M. R. BAUER FOUNDATION]
MR CARL BECK
[BECK NISSAN & CHRYSLER
DODGE
JEEP]
MR. RUSTY STARR
(PALATKA DAILY NEWS)
MR RICHARD WILLICH
[MDI HOLDINGS, INC.]
MR. THOMAS CARR
GEORGIA-PACIFIC FOUNDATION,INC.
DR. AND MRS. STEVE A CHAPMAN
MR. THOMAS D. LEE
(LEE & GATES GLASS INC.)
MR EDWIN D LILJEGREN
MS. SUE PARMAN
MR DWIGHT W MILLER
MR DANIEL L MILLER
GEORGIA- PACIFIC EMPLOYEES
[CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FUND]
MS TERESA G BORCHECK
[HANS & CAY JACOBSEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION]
MR. THOMAS MOODY
MR. WAYNE D SMITH
MR AND MRS ROBERT H CLAYTON
MR ROBERT PENDARVIS
SEMINOLE ELECTRIC
[UTILITY WORKERS
UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL # 551]
MR AND MRS TOM C STALLINGS JR
MRS LINDA POWELL
GOD'S WAY BAPTIST CHURCH
OF HASTINGS, INC.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PALATKA
MRS. ADELIA VACHON
MR KENNETH D CREEL
MRS SHARON L DUCA
[DUCA MANUFACTURING INC]
MR AND MRS GERALD A JOHNSEN
MR AND MRS E. A.
[CREMER WOOD INC.]
(ERNIE)
CREMER
MS. KAREN ANN HUGHES
(FIRST BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS)
MS. BETTY NICHOLSON
MR GUY F THOMAS
[THOMAS CONTRACTING]
MR WALTER W TILGHMAN
MR WILLIAM T. HUNTLEY
MS LENORA KAREN KENNEDY
MS. MARY B EDDY
MR AND MRS KENNETH MARK JOHNSON
MRS VIRGINIA L NORTON
[THE VIRGINIA LEE NORTON
REVOCABLE TRUST]
PALATKA ELKS LODGE #1232
MR CARLTON SPENCE
[THE SPENCE TRILEGACY FOUNDATION]
MS BARBARA L TOMEK
MS ANITA WILKERSON
JUDGE AND MRS. E. L. EASTMOORE
MR FRED THOMPSON
TRI-COUNTY VICTORY
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
MR DAVID PIERCE
[PALATKA LAND FUND LLC]
PASTOR DONALD JONES
(VICTORY BAPTIST MISSION FUND)
KENNETH STACK ESTATE
PASTOR STEVE GOFORTH & FRIENDS
(FAIR HAVENS INDEPENDENT
BAPTIST CHURCH)
MR JOSEPH E MILLER
[THE JOSEPH E & RHONDA B MILLER
FOUNDATION INC]
MR AND MRS CARL W TORODE
BRIAN WARWICK
[INDUSTRIAL RELIABILITY
& ALIGNMENTS LLC]
PHILLIP J KELLY MEMORIAL FUND
(C/O STELLER COMPANIES)
MR THOMAS A MILLER
[MILLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC]
PLUM CREEK FOUNDATION
MS ALLISON KORMAN [STELLAR)
PENIEL BAPTIST CHURCH/ACADEMY
PASTOR
DEWEY MARS &
FRIENDS
[FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH]
MR & MRS EUGENE WORT
MS. DORIS SATTERWHITE
RODEHEAVER FOUNDATION
MR BUD BROSKY AND FRIENDS
[SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOP. INC.]
MR BURR C ROBBINS
SIRS LOMBARDI ESTATE
(DONAHUE & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM, PA
MR WAYNE H ROBISON
[RULON COMPANY]
PASTOR SLADE RICKELS & FRIENDS
[LIBERTY INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH]
VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY
MR & MRS ARNOLD L MILLER
J.B. COXWELL CONTRACTING INC.
MR MARCO OOSTERLING
ST. JOHN’S SUPER SERVICE
[CHEROKEE FOOTHILLS
PROPERTIES-G LLC]
PASTOR ED WILDS & FRIENDS
[PALATKA BAPTIST TEMPLE]
MICAH SYSTEMS LLC.
MR ELLIOTT R AMBROSE
CAPITAL CITY BANK
GROUP FOUNDATION INC
“Help us
make a
boy’s dream
come true.”
DR. AND MRS. RANDALL B CATON
MR. AND MRS. CARL I WENGER
(THE WENGER FOUNDATION INC.)
MR BOBBY COTHREN
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ALTMAN
MR. AND MRS. DANIEL A MARTINEZ
BINGO PALACE
MR AND MRS N. BRUCE HOWE JR
MR JACK A LANGDON
MR. AND MRS. DWIGHT SCIFRES
PASTOR DOUG CAGLE
[NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH]
MR. AND MRS. GREG KNIGHT
MR RANDY RINGHAVER
[RING POWER CORPORATION]
MR AND MRS JACK C. DEMETREE & FAMILY
[JACK AND BETTY DEMETREE
FAMILY FOUNDATION]
MR.
MRS. MICKEY WESTBURY
MR AND MRS CRAIG BENSON
PASTOR STEVE WEIST
& FRIENDS [FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF COMBES]
AND
MRS. QUINCY MASTERS
(MASTERS FUNERAL HOME)
JR
MR. AND MRS. RALPH TYSON
(FAITH APARTMENTS)
MR & MRS BOBBY AND JUDY FAUST
TATUM AND EDWARDS PA
MR. AND MRS. RAY DOBBINS
MR AND MRS JAMES K HARGNETT
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For
with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again” (Luke 6:38 KJV).
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They’re Worth The Investment
There is nothing in this world that can compare to being a boy; i t requires no experience, but it does
require some help to be a good one. That is what we do at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch: we take socially challenged, sometimes angry
boys and put them in an atmosphere of wholesomeness in the midst of God’s out-of-doors and watch them become happy, welladjusted young men.
The truck in the picture is a 1950 Chevrolet Stake Bed pick-up. It, like the ranch, is celebrating its 60th year. The boys in the
picture are some of our younger fellows. The smiles on their faces speak volumes about the change brought
about in their lives through their experiences while living on the ranch.
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is not a camp or a reform school. It is, in fact, a working ranch with a homelike, happy atmosphere
maintained by cottage parents and other ranch staff. These little fellows take to ranch life like ducks to water. They learn to swim,
fish, hunt, play ball, ride horses, take care of animals and develop positive self-esteem through honest hard work. It takes a lot of
help from a lot of different sources to keep the doors open, but we believe you will agree they are worth the investment.
“New Activities Building
For The Rodeheaver Boys”
Pearl Langdon, and Jenn Newby
who are Jack Langdon’s mother and
aunt made provision in their estates for
this facility on the ranch.
Our new activity building officially known
as the Langdon – Newby Building will soon
add a complete and newly energized dimension to the ranch.
The presence of 50 boys can make any
average meeting room seem pretty small –
and that is what happened with our old activity building – it became very small with the
large group.
Jack is a long time friend and supporter of the ranch and his mother and
aunt were givers long before their
death.
These two ladies lived in Peru,
Indiana where Jack grew up. (Jack has
lived his whole career as an attorney
here in Northwest Florida and visits the
ranch frequently.) He introduced them
to us and they visited from time to time.
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The new activity building sports a large
gaming/meeting room, snack bar, restrooms, storage rooms, counseling
room, a foyer complete with a trophy
case, and 6 outside bays with shelter
for supplies and equipment.
It is literally a boys place for
projects and staging area for activities
both there and away.
The ranch is fortunate to have
an activities facility that is dedicated to
this part of our program.
To help pay its own way, Ro d e h e a v e r B o y s Ra n c h solicits cars, trucks, Rvs, boats, tractors, etc. To
express our appreciation we have listed the names of individuals and businesses who have contributed to
our Vehicle Program over the last several months.
ALPHA EQUIPMENT COMPANY
AUTO CRAFTERS
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
FLORIDA MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
DANIELLE AFFLICK
JIMMY ALEXANDER
MIKKEL ALLEN
BRUCE ANTON
RALPH ARCHIBARLD III
DAVID ARENDT
CINDY ARNOLD
HUGH AVANT
PAMELA BAILY
HARVEY BAKER JR
PATRICK COLIN BAKEWELL
JOEY BARDIN
JACOB BASHAW
MARK BASSE
VALERIE BATTERSBY
JUN BAUTISTA
JOHN BEACH
TERESA BECHANAN
ROWLAND BEEDE
KENNY BEERBOWER
BETTY BENNETT
COY BING
DAVID BIRCHIM
TIM BLACKIE
JANICE BLAKE
LINDA BODER
ALAN BOLTEN
JOHN BRACE
JOHN BRADLEY
SUSAN BRANDENBURG
CINDY BRENT
SAMUEL BRILL
KARL BRINDLE
SHIRLYN BUBAK
DEREK BURCH
STACY BURKE
ALLEN BUSH
BARBARA BUZBY
BEN CABACUNGAN
SPENCER CAMP
JIM CANNON
WAYNE CARLISLE
E W CATES
JASON CHAMBERLAIN
JOHN CHANDLER
PAUL CHANEY
VICKI CHOINSKI
BOB COLE
MARK COOK
JOHN COPPOLA
NINA CORNWELL
WILLIAM COWDREY
GLORIA COX
LINDA CRAWFORD
AARON CREWS
GLENN CUNNINGHAM
DAN D'ANGELL
CHARLIE DAVIS
KIMD AVIS
CASEY DAVIS
MARYEDDA DAY
COLLINS DENNY
CHARLES DICKINSON
CYNTHIA DIVEN
DOUG DOANE
DAVID DOLLINGER
LORI DOPERALSKI
WARREN DOWNS
JOHN DUCE
THOMAS DUGGER
ROBERTA EASTMAN
LATITUDES NE FLORIDA LTD, CO
GAINESVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
INDIAN RIVER INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS
MID-FLA HEATING & AIR
JNS DELIVERY INC
MOYER MARBLE AND TILE COMPANY
KIDS CENTRAL INC
NEW PHILADELPHIAN MINISTRIES
MARK MARTIN
JOHN MASTERS
FRANKLIN MATTHEWS
WILLIAM MATTSON
CHARLES MAYFIELD
DON MCAFFEE
JOHN MCALEESE
PATRICIA MCCLELLAN
MARY MCCONNELL
HELDA MCCORMICK
JOHN MCCOY
WARREN MCGONIGAL
WORTH MCMAINS
PHYLLIS MCNEILL
KATHRYN MEDLOCK
SERGIO MEJIA
JAMES MESSER
CRAIG MEZEY
RON MILLARD
BRENDA MILLER
ROBERTA MILLS
DENIS MOEDER
CLIFF MONTGOMERY
WILLIAM TS MONTGOMERY III
RANDALL MORRILL
BRIAN MORRIS
PHILIP MORTENSEN
STEPHEN MOTOLENICH
MARIO MOYA
DOROTHEA MUELLER
JOHN MUNDIS
IDRIS MUSAH
BONNIE NANNA
STEPHEN NATALINE
WILBUR NELSON
SCOTT NORTHCUT
RICHARD NORTHRIPE
ATINA NORTHRUP
JACOB NOVEMBER
SETH O'BRIEN
RICHARD L OREAIR
JIM PADGETT
JOSHUA PALMER
SAL PALMIERI
ALLAN PANTIN
CINDY PARISH
JOSEPH PARKER
BILL PARKS
JOSEPH PATTON
GEORGE PAYNE
TIMOTHY PECK
ROGER PEEK
JEFF PERGANDY
YANA PERKINS
CHERYL PETERSON
ELIZABETH PHILIPS
SUSAN PICKETT
JOHN PICKETT
ELBERT PLASTER
BARBARA PORTER
BOB PREUSLER
DAN PREWETT
MARTIN RACKLEY
ROBERT RAINEY
MIKE REED
THOMAS REGISTER
LARRY REUTER
RUBEN REYES
PAUL RICE
KATHY RICHARDS
WILFREDO RIOS
ARNOLD ECO
SOPHIE EDWARDS
CHARLES EDWARDS
SHIRLEY EPPS
CURTIS ERICKSON
ERNEST FISHER
CYNTHIA FITZ
BILL FLICK
JUDITH FRASCATORE
KEN FRELIGH
SHIRLEY FROST
JOHN FRUIN
RUSSELLL FYE
JIM GARLINGTON
JEAN GAUDREAU
LOUIS GEISLER
JEANNE GILL
BARRY OLDMAN
DAVID OTTSCHALK
LOIS GRAY
JOHN GREDICK
RICHARD GREGG
PAT HALE
DENNIS HALL
DAVID HALTER
LUCILLE HAMLIN
EMOGENE HAWKESWORTH
JEFF HEDRICK
MELINDA HENDERSON
KRISTIN HENRY
TRAVIS HIMES
DAHLIA HODGES
LYNN HOELZER
GEORGE HOLLERITH
BERNEITA HOLSEY
CHARLIE HOOD
RANDY HOUCK
JOSEPH HOWARD
FRED HOWELL
MARK HUGHES
PAT HUMPHRESS
JACKIE HYDE
EDWARDO INFANTE
RICK ISAAC
MARTHA JACKSON
FAYE JONES
SHIRLEY JONES
JIM KEENAN
GLEN KEENE
LESLIE KERSEY
JOHNNY KILLEBREW
JEFF KIMBALL
JODY KINNEY
DAN KOSSMANN
PATRICIA KOWALSKI
DAVE KRAFFT
MARSHA LA FONTAINE
MIKE LAKNER
RICHARD LAMB
JOSEPH LANDER
MIKE LAUGER
JOAN LILLY
VELITA LIMBAUGH
SHERYL LIND
MARC LOSEE
RICHARD LOVE
LAURA LOYD
JUDITH LUKOWSKI
JOHN LYNN
STEVEN MACKINTOSH
BRENT MANDEL
NORTH FLORIDA LANDSCAPE
STRICKLAND AUTO SALES
THIGPEN HEATING AND COOLING
EDDIE ROBERTS
WILLIAM RODGERS
ROBERT ROSS
DIANE ROTHSTEIN
MIKE ROU
DONALD RUBERT
DOUGLAS RUDD
MERCER RUSSELL
CARLA SABBAGH
DEBORAH SAULS
MARK SCANLAN
KAYLA SCHELER
RICHARD SCHMIDT
KEITH SCHNEIDER
TAWNDA SCHROEDER
SUSAN SCHULTZ
RODNEY SEAGO
SANDRA SEAMAN
KATRINA SHAW
SUSAN SHERIDAN
LINDA SHOEMAKER
PAULA SIMMONS
DENNIS SIMON
GARY SLASOR
GREG SMITH
JESSE SMITH
PHILLIP SPANN
MIKE SPERRY
MARK SPITTLE JR
JOHN SPRINKLE
MATT STAFFORD
JOHN STAGLIANO
DELL STALEY
RICH STIPP
JOHN STOKE
DEBORAH STONE
CHARLES STOVER
SUSAN BECMAN
STRATTON PHILSTREET
TIMOTHY SUPKO
DONALD SUTTON
JAMES SWEAT
NORMA SWEAT
JOHN SWIGART
ELEANOR TANNER TATTERSALL
DOUG TIMMS
CHERI TOUSIGSANC
JUAN C TRAVIESO
CHRIS TUAZON
MERJA TUKIA
TOM VANDERLINDEN
SUSAN VARNES
LAURA WARREN
MARY ELLEN WATERHOUSE
DAVE WATKINS
STEVE WATKINS
TIM WEACHOCK
CHARLES WEIGEL
LINDA WELCH
MICHAEL WELDON
LARRY WHEELER
KATHY WHITE
JOB WHITE
RICKY WHITE
TRISH WILES
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
LARRY WILLIAMS
MATT WOLF
JAMES WRIGHT
PETER YARMOSH
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things, may abound to every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (KJV)
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Bluegrass Fans
Help Build Boys
"Carlton Spence, far left, Bob Fehr, third from left, Bobby Cothren, third from
right, pose for a quick shot with ranch boys and other quests in front of the
Martin Guitar tent.
A Unique Fundraising Idea Turns Into A Marriage Made In Heaven
Over the last 60 years, thousands
of visitors have made their way to
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, but few have
had a bigger impact on the ranch’s future
fundraising efforts than Donald and Ann
Harper.
While visiting the ranch eight
years ago, at the invitation of board member and past President Carlton Spence,
Donald, who is also Carlton’s brother-inlaw, made the comment that the ranch
would be a great location to host a
Bluegrass Festival.
Donald and Ann were avid
Bluegrass fans and as they began to
explain to Mr. Spence the large crowds of
people who follow the Bluegrass Festival
circuit, Mr. Spence’s interest was aroused.
Shortly after Donald and Ann’s
visit, Carlton and his wife Ruby attended a
Bluegrass Festival with Donald and Ann.
Carlton was impressed by what he saw, to
the point where he was willing to present
the concept of the ranch hosting a
Bluegrass Festival to the rest of the board
of directors.
The board agreed for Carlton to
pursue the possibility of the ranch hosting
a Bluegrass Festival.
Carlton asked Donald one simple
question…who is the top Bluegrass promoter in the industry? Donald quickly
answered Adams and Anderson. Norman
Adams and Tony Anderson along with
their wives, Judy and Susan are not only
the most successful promoters in the
Bluegrass Industry, but they also produce
clean, family oriented festivals and they do
not allow alcohol.
Their culture fit right in with the
ranch, because Rodeheaver Boys Ranch
is a Christian Childcare Agency.
Carlton contacted Adams and
Anderson about the possibility of presenting a Bluegrass Festival at the ranch.
Norman and Tony turned Carlton down at
least a half-dozen times.
Finally, the two men and their
wives agreed to come and visit the ranch.
After touring the ranch and meeting the
boys and staff, the wives helped Carlton
convince Norman and Tony that they
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needed to add Rodeheaver Boys Ranch to
their festival circuit.
The first festival held at the ranch
was in February of 2005. The February
Festival was such a success that in 2007,
Norman announced from the stage that
Adams and Anderson would be adding a
second Bluegrass Festival starting in
October 2008.
Both festivals have brought thousands of visitors to the ranch. Currently,
some of the ranch’s most valued donors
are those who fell in love with the ranch’s
mission(and the boys) while attending the
Bluegrass Festivals.
Eight years ago, no one at
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch realized the passionate love Bluegrass fans have for their
music.
What has been a great blessing
to everyone connected to the ranch, is
how that same love and passion is now
directed towards supporting the young
men who make the ranch their home.
Amos Betonio, son of Teddie and Elizabeth
Betonio, chose for his Eagle Scout project
the design, super vision, and building of a
handicap ramp to ser vice a dwelling inhabited by Stephanie Walker and her eight year
old daughter, Mary.
Albert Walker, husband, an Air Force ser viceman, is headed to the Afghanistan war
front for more than a year. Stephanie has
multiple sclerosis, which necessitated her
need to be close to family and her moving to
our area from Nevada where they own their
home.
Amos was helped to accomplish a quality job
by helpers Al Mathies and Randy Tillman.
Money for the project was provided by
friends who saw many reasons to offer help.
Eagle Scout Project Activity
Brett Buchanan, son of Greg and Lisa
Buchanan, chose for his Eagle Scout
project the design, super vision, and
building of a nature walk bridge to easily access Butterfly Island.
Brett was helped to a successful finish
by his dad, Scoutmaster Greg, with
additional help from Al Mathies, Randy
Tillman, and Ken Johnson.
Money for the project was provided by
friends who joined in to make it all possible. The degree of difficulty with this
Eagle Scout project was one of the
highest in the history of Troop 337
here at the ranch.
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Front Cover Picture: Dan and Katie Martinez stand together underneath the street
sign designating the main paved circular drive as Martinez Circle. Dan and Katie
have been donors to the ranch for over 30 years. Dan has served as Rodeheaver
Boys Ranch president and presently serves as president of the Rodeheaver
Foundation. Their large gift made our most recent phase of paving possible. The
boys agree that bicycles and skate boards work much better on asphalt and certainly take advantage of the riding surface.
RANCH WRANGLER MAGAZINE
Edie Kynard, Editor
Ken Johnson – Executive Director
Steve Watkins – Director of Ranch Life
Jeff King – Development Director
Greg Buchannan – Vehicle Program/Activities Director
Marc Spalding – President RBR
Richard Perallon – Vice President RBR
Sam Taylor – Secretary RBR
Robert Mitchem – Treasurer RBR
Dan Martinez – President, Rodeheaver Foundation
Ben Bates – Treasurer, Rodeheaver Foundation
Ed Hedstrom – Secretary, Rodeheaver Foundation