fall 2012 - Chestnut Mountain Ranch

fall 2012
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be
courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
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A recent National News story came out of McDowell County,
WV….42% of all students live in homes with neither biological
parent, 75% live in homes where no adult is employed, 8 deaths a
month resulting from prescription drug overdose, and the truancy
levels in school are at such a high level that the enforcement division
is almost paralyzed.
Not all counties in WV are this bad, but many areas are. Someone
asked me how do we change this. When building a wall, you place
one stone at a time. This may take generations, but you start with the
children.
It is with great joy that I can say the 1st home has been funded, and
the construction is being completed.
I have witnessed many miracles along the way, and watching this
home being raised is full of miracles to be told.
Boys are waiting to find refuge here. The design was carefully
thought out for the safety and wellbeing of the children, and for the
Houseparents that will reside and work here.
God Bless,
Executive Director
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Visit our website at www.chestnutmountainranch.org
Joy Home is
nearing
completion
National Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP)
shows in their 2011 Report
that West Virginia students are
below the National Standard
for Proficiency…. 79% below in
Math…. 76% below in Reading.
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special thanks to
Rodney & Kimberly Richmond
and all the hands involved with this “barn raising”
This new building will have 2 roles. The
Carpenters Shop is designed to teach the boys
and staff wood working skills that they can carry
in life, and to help further future construction
needs on the Ranch. The Woods General Store
will be our food storage facility that will enable
the Ranch to store bulk foods, and keep the
operational costs associated with feeding many
children relatively low.
20% of the profit will be given
to Trinity Christian School,
Teen Challenge, and the WVU
Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Other ministries will be added as
the store is established.
Ranch
community store
Clean out your garage, cabinets,
closets, basement, and attic, and
help Chestnut Mountain Ranch
move forward. All proceeds
will stay in Morgantown to help
the Ranch and other non-profit
organizations.
The Ranch Community Store
is located at 255 Don Knotts
Blvd, just ½ mile south from
the Waterfront Place Hotel.
To schedule a pick up email Kevin at
[email protected] or call the Ranch
304-241-1709. We will also have drop off locations.
IBEW #596
comes to our aid...
When the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers heard about the Ranch, their
hearts were stirred to get involved. They jumped
in with both feet, and donated many hours to get
the electrical needs completed in first boys home.
THANK YOU IBEW #596!
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People have asked me why we do all
these events….golf, dinners, mud
runs? It is simple, to reach more
children. I would stick my head in
a garbage can if it meant helping a
child. The need is real in West Virginia, and there are stats and recent
news stories to prove it. This is our calling. It is why people like Coach
Nehlen carves out time each year to host the Don Nehlen Golf Classic.
May 17, 2013 at the Pines Country Club
mark your calendar!
Memorials
andHonor gifts
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Memory of Al Horvath
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Memory of Marian
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Memory of Alice Jane (AJ) Roche
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Honor of Jim & Marnie Williams
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Honor of Jacob Alan Holt’s 2nd Birthday
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Memory of Maury Kerr
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Honor of Joyce Nisbett
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Memory of Bernard Beto
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Honor of Tom & Linda Peeler
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A Brighter Future for
West Virginia’s Children
“The Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Family prepared Isaac spiritually,
emotionally, and academically
to return to public school. Isaac
earned a 4.0 his first nine weeks
of high school and is getting along
terrifically with teachers, peers, and
his swim team. Thanks be to God
and His hands at the Ranch.”
- Paul