Ranger Headquarters

Ranger Headquarters
Big Pine National Forest, Knotty Pine

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Cliff Rescue - RB150

  Our Ranger Bill adventure for Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2023, is RB150:

Cliff Rescue aka Clean-Up Work aka Timmy Climbs Mt. Evergreen

Spring cleaning at ranger headquarters is interrupted by trouble on Mt. Evergreen. Champion mountain climber Keith takes his family climbing on Mt. Evergreen. Little Tim goes wandering off from camp and gets trapped on a crumbly, narrow ledge. Bill and the fellas must find a way to rescue the young climber before he falls off the ledge.


https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Ranger_Bill_Singles/Ranger_Bill_60-08-26_ep201_Cliff_Rescue_aka_Clean_Up_Work_aka_Timmy_Climbs_Mount_Evergreen.mp3

Saturday, October 28, 2023

RB046 The Handcar Race

  Our Ranger Bill for late Saturday morning, 1028/23, is:

 "The Handcar Race".


The Fireball Express is streaking north toward the Knotty Pine region at 100 miles per hour with 400 souls on board. "Unc" McFadden is the rail dispatcher at Junction City. His job is making sure that the trains under his care get to their destinations safely. That includes the Fireball Express. Heavy rains followed by flash flooding threaten the rail trestles and bridges near Knotty Pine. To be safe, Unc sends a trestle tester engine to check the northern line especially the old trestle over 800-foot-deep Cougar Canyon. What will the tester crew find? This doesn't sound like any kind of a race to me. What does a handcar have to do with the whole problem? And what does this have to do with our rangers?

Nature Corner/Storybook Room

 On Nature Corner/Storybook Room for Oct. 28, 2023

Uncle Bob Devine talks with Patrick the Great Pyrenees Dog.

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RB152 Birthday Rescue aka Fallen Hunter

 Ranger Bill for early Saturday morning, Oct. 28, 2023,

RB152 Birthday Rescue aka Fallen Hunter
It’s Henry’s birthday, and the guys give him some wonderful gifts. Meanwhile a lone hunter falls into a small canyon and is badly hurt. No one knows where he is. He will probably die there in the wilderness unless something happens to change his situation. Can Henry’s birthday possibly be a gift of life to a man without hope and alone?

Monster of White Lake - RB147

 Our RANGER BILL for Friday evening, Oct. 27, 2023, 

has our rangers scratching their heads in amazement and confusion:

 RB147 The Monster of White Lake

Boaters and fishermen are being attacked on White Lake and White River. The monster rises out of the waters, attacks an unsuspecting fisherman, and then disappears back into the depths of the lake. Folks are terribly frightened. Ranger Bill gets called in to identify and hopefully capture the beast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIotskVdeug

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Rising Curiosity - RB146

  Our Thursday RANGER BILL for 10/26/23, is a story of disobedience and its consequences:

RB146 Rising Curiosity

Bill and Stumpy are in Washington, DC, learning new weather forecasting techniques. Shipping crates full of weather equipment and weather balloons arrive at ranger headquarters. Curiosity over the boxes gets the better of Henry and his friend Jack. They look in one box then another. Pretty soon they’re up to the clouds in trouble.

https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Ranger_Bill_Singles/Ranger_Bill_xx-xx-xx_ep078_Rising_Curiosity.mp3

OTRR #180

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Mystery Island - RB144

  RANGER BILL for this Tuesday afternoon, 10/24/23, is: 

RB144 Mystery Island

Bill, Stumpy, Henry and Mary Lu go camping on Lake Arthur Island. They meet fellow campers kindly Mr. Overby and grumpy Mr. Meany. Both men appear to be keeping secrets about themselves. On their very first evening there, Henry and Mary Lu hear some very strange sounds. The kids get scared and want to go home. What are Bill and Stumpy going to do to salvage their camping trip and get rid of the strange noises?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTae2T0NPsA

Monday, October 23, 2023

RB143 Flying Wonders aka Richard and God

  RANGER BILL for Monday, 10/23/23, is:

RB143  "Flying Wonders" aka "Richard and God" .

Henry's cousin Richard comes to Knotty Pine to visit for the summer, and to take flying lessons with Henry and Mary Lu. Bill was their instructor. The flying lessons bring up questions in Richard's mind about God and His ability to be everywhere at once. Richard's boldness at the controls grows rapidly with each lesson. 
Bill is concerned about Richard's faith and his flying confidence.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

RB044 The Old Diehard

   Our late Saturday morning  RANGER BILL story for 10/21/23 is:

RB044 The Old Diehard

Ranger Bill and the boys take a trip to State U. to give chemist Dr. Thaddeus Draper some soil samples to test. The fellas walk into an disagreement between Dr. Draper and his grandson Mel. Dr. Draper wants to Mel to follow in his footsteps and become a research chemist. Mel wants to be an agricultural chemist but won't buck his grandfather. Bill sees the tension building between the Drapers. Mel asks for Bill's help with his grandfather. Then Dr. Draper wants Bill to talk Mel into being a research chemist. Bill is between a rock and a diehard. What is he going to do in this situation? Can Bill make either Draper happy, or will both be mad at Bill and at each other?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=b4OqZDyb5xY

Nature Corner/Storybook Room

 Uncle Bob Devine's Nature Corner/Storybook Room welcomes Vivian the Viviparous Lizard. She can be found in Ireland, England, and western Europe.

Tim talks with his Attitude about what scripture says about a good attitude.

https://moodyaudio.com/products/vivian-viviparous-lizard 

RB034 Piggyback

 RANGER BILL tries to make peace between two competitors for early Saturday morning, Oct. 21, 2023:

 RB034 – Piggyback – Dangerous winter weather and complex delivery problems threaten the survival of both Canyon City Truck Lines and the railroad. Leonard Grant, owner of CCTL, and Spence Neihoff, superintendent of the Knotty Pine railroad district, do not get along and refuse to work with one another. Bill must teach these men how to work together instead of against each other.

https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Ranger_Bill_Singles/Ranger_Bill_55-11-19_ep161_Piggyback.mp3

First aired Nov. 19, 1955. This is OTRR #22.

FBN returns to its usual broadcasting following a successful fall Share-A-Thon. FBN continues to accept donations through the weekend for Bibles for Myanmar.

RB042 Forest Fire Death Trap aka Fire in the Forest

 In our RANGER BILL for late Saturday morning, Oct. 14, 2023, Bill tries to kill himself and all his men:

RB042 Forest Fire Death Trap aka Fire in the Forest

The towns of Silver Springs and Claytown are surrounded by 10 forest fires and their citizens are trapped. The southern district rangers can't fight these blazes alone. They call Bill and his men and equipment to control the fires. This is one of the biggest fires the state has ever had. And to top it off, the train bringing equipment from Knotty Pine breaks down. Can Bill help get these fires under control or will rangers and innocent citizens die?

Saturday, October 14, 2023

RB140 The 25th Man aka Operation Calorie

   Ranger Bill for early Saturday morning, Oct. 14, 2023, is a bit of an unusual tale:

RB140 The 25th Man aka Operation Calorie 

Col. Anders notifies Bill that officials from the White House and from NATO are coming to Knotty Pine for an inspection tour of the entire district. The Colonel wants an honor guard of about 25 rangers to greet and escort the officials around to explain work in each of the many regions of the district.

Bill is in for a shock when he realizes just how out of shape his men are. Two ranger in particular are horribly overweight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=RBJRyjLxTLQ

Nature Corner/Storybook Room

 Uncle Bob Devine interviews Velma the Velvet Ant on Nature Corner/Storybook Room for Oct. 14, 2023.

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Tim talks to Moses about the "image of God".

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

RB138 The Last Fire Call

 The Wednesday RANGER BILL for Oct. 11, 2023,  is RB138:

The Last Fire Call 

 “Grumpy” Jenkins is tired of getting up in the middle of the night and fighting forest fires. He decides to quit the service and retire. Stumpy buys some expensive fishing gear, a car, and a luxury vacation trip to Bermuda. Can this be the end for one of the finest rangers in the forest service? Bill shares how he and the Old Timer met.

RB137 Broken Bootstraps

  RANGER BILL for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, is:

RB137 Broken Bootstraps

 Bob Benfelt is a struggling, young rancher and an incurable pessimist. Satan has broken his bootstraps. Ranger Bill takes Bob to see the Double Box M Ranch and its owners Myron and Hazel. Myron tells the story of his struggles as a young rancher and of his search for the courage to go on.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

RB136 The Crisis

  (aka Stumpy’s Sight) – Stumpy gets hurt while riding trail. Bill suspects that Stumpy can’t see very well. Bill makes the Old Timer go to the eye doctor. The news isn’t good – cataracts. Stumpy needs surgery before he goes blind. But fear is keeping the Old Timer from getting the operation he needs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzHT2KUbmjQ&list=PLlUoyloCGlWxz_1Q5-ziI8gPVY8-RQiFQ&index=93&t=47s

Sunday, October 8, 2023

RB040 Stumpy Gets 30 Days

  Our Ranger Bill for late Saturday morning, 10/7/23, is a fan favorite:

Stumpy Gets 30 Days

No, Stumpy wasn't arrested for speeding or  for robbery, but he was crushed and gored by a buffalo bull. Now the Old Timer struggles for life. After weeks of rest and recouperation, the old fella is left weak and tired and in pain. Then later he struggles for the courage to get healthy and return to work. Bill gives the Old Timer 30 days to get back to work or lose his ranger job.

Nature Corner/Storybook Room

 Uncle Bob Devine's Nature Coroner/Storybook Room welcomes Loraine Chevrotain (mouse-deer) for October 7,2023.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

RB133 They Called Him a Coward

  Ranger Bill for

early Seturday morning, Oct. 7, 2023, is

RB133 They Called Him a Coward

Jerry is the new boy in town. He is afraid of everything because his father was killed in a fire. Jerry runs away and hides when a school full of children catches fire. Bill and his rangers try to help Jerry overcome his fears with little success. What will Bill do with Jerry when severe storms threaten the Shady Valley?

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Avalanche Rescue - RB132

  RANGER BILL for this Thursday afternoon, 10/5/23, will leave you shivering:

RB132 Avalanche Rescue

Bill and Henry are busy knocking down avalanches on the Big Six Mountains. Novice skier Jenny Bender aims to tackle those steep hills regardless of the risk. Bill closes the Big Six to any skiers until he and Henry clear all the dangerous drifts. Jenny sneaks out to go skiing before Bill opens the slopes. A huge avalanche threatens the ski lodge and the headstrong young lady.

https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Ranger_Bill_Singles/Ranger_Bill_xx-xx-xx_ep064_Avalanche.mp3

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

RB131 One Mile Down

Our RANGER BILL for Wednesday, 10/4/23, is: 

RB131 One Mile Down

Bill and Gray Wolf try to find Lt. Garnet Greentree, missing for 40 years in the Andes Mountains in Peru. The only clue to the missing man's whereabouts is a gold medallion that Bill was given while working for the Peruvian government, stamped with the letters "GG". Bill and Gray Wolf passed the medallion on to the Greentree family who desperately hope to find Garnet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWR0oRUkPUM

Monday, October 2, 2023

RB129 The Secret of Seal Island

  Our Monday, 10/2/23, RANGER BILL is one long search for a heartless poacher:

RB129 The Secret of Seal Island

Bill and his rangers have a poacher in the national forest. This man has been able to hunt illegally at will and still avoid even being seen. Gray Wolf names this man lupe garu, Wolverine (the glutton). Wolverine disappears then shows up in Alaska poaching fur seals. Washington asks Bill and Gray Wolf to travel to the Arctic Circle to find and capture this criminal. Can the fellas even locate Wolverine in the Arctic, let alone capture him?

https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Ranger_Bill_Singles/Ranger_Bill_xx-xx-xx_ep061_The_Secret_Of_Seal_Island.mp3