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<title>Southboro Belties</title><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/index.html</link><description>News about the Breakneck Hill Road Belted Galloway herd.</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007</dc:rights><dc:date>2007-06-25T17:00:33-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:23:43 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>Calves&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2007-06-25T17:00:33-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e407c54aa8026f585f17d5d1d89861be-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e407c54aa8026f585f17d5d1d89861be-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have seven calves on the conservation land this year, and while we have great affection for all of our cows, the young ones are particularly fun to watch.  They explore, play tag, form cliques, and otherwise run circles around their mothers.

Calf 34 seems to be particularly curious about people, as it makes its way into every picture...

Like all kids, our calves love the pool...

Close-up shot of, yes, it's Calf 34!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mmmmm...Shrubbery.</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2007-06-25T08:14:53-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/f2d8928841f9f76e9ef6c26b8bc118c2-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/f2d8928841f9f76e9ef6c26b8bc118c2-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our cows eat just about anything.  In fact, the belties regularly save taxpayers a few bucks by helping keep the conservation land cleared of bittersweet and other invasives that would otherwise need to be mowed and/or treated with chemicals.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bluebirds</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Conservation Land</category><dc:date>2007-06-25T08:10:33-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/ab319a96d22ecb1dfd810a26b42751c8-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/ab319a96d22ecb1dfd810a26b42751c8-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We've noticed a lot of bluebirds on the land this year.  Here's a distant (slightly grainy) shot of one hanging out with a goldfinch on the north side of the property.

And here's a more close-up shot from the trees on the hill above the parking lot.

Even if you're not a cow person, it's worth stopping by the Breakneck Hill Conservation land for a walk.  You never know what you might run into.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Girls are Back in Town</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2007-06-01T18:31:04-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/bcf7c5047686ef1e2a9acc51b29da0ea-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/bcf7c5047686ef1e2a9acc51b29da0ea-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Your webmaster has been busy preparing for impending fatherhood (apparently, we'll be needing a lot of diapers - who knew?), but this week's articles in the Metrowest Daily News and the Northborough/Southborough Villager reminded me that a summer kick-off post was way past due.

First, thanks to all of you who have already contributed to the cow fund both using the website and good old-fashioned checks in the mail....  These funds not only buy hay, they also pay veterinary bills and other costs related to the care and feeding of the herd, and even with the cows living off the land for the next few months we need to replenish the cash reserves in order to keep this worthwhile community project going.

We should extend a special thanks to some students who helped us get through the winter by lending a hand for hay unloadings and other volunteer efforts.  They made the process of unloading truckloads of hay much easier than it has been in past winters (at least for us, if not the students), and we really appreciate their efforts.

...As the land has rebounded from the restoration project last year, the wildlife has really started to come back.

...One morning a gentleman stepped out of his car, reached into the back seat and threw something colorful into the air, which immediately sprouted wings and fluttered off....  The man saw us watching him and explained that he had found an injured bird last fall, an apparent loser in a collision with a car. He took care of it all winter, nursed it back to health, and then when the time came released it into the conservation land, which he thought was a good place for it to start out a new life in the wild....  In other bird news, some mallards are regular visitors (perhaps even residents) of one of the ponds:

Well, that's it for today -- good night from Breakneck Hill Road, and stop by to say hi to the cows soon.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Midwinter Cow Update</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2007-02-10T08:30:53-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/6b1ad9d333586facc80b30db86c1646e-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/6b1ad9d333586facc80b30db86c1646e-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[While web updates have been few and far between this winter, the cows are still at their winter home at a farm on Breakneck Hill Road, being fed by volunteers and generally biding their time until the grass is green again.

At the farm where they spend their winters, the cows have company...]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Another Successful Season on the Conservation Land</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2006-11-05T11:25:41-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/ea50650c629258fa6f906e9bddb6071f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/ea50650c629258fa6f906e9bddb6071f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The cows have returned to their winter home at a farmhouse on Breakneck Hill Road.  There will be plenty of opportunities for volunteers to help us get through the winter by unloading hay and performing other cow-related tasks, and any donations you can make will help buy hay and provide for other needs.  The Paypal link or mailed in donations (see the Donate button on the left) offer easy ways to contribute.

Here's a late fall shot from a very eventful and successful 2006 summer season...]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breakneck Hill Wildlife</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Conservation Land</category><dc:date>2006-11-05T11:04:39-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/694826d86d2084a7eb511ab77c67172f-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/694826d86d2084a7eb511ab77c67172f-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[While we focus on the care and feeding of the Belted Galloway herd, there is plenty of wilder life on the Breakneck Hill conservation land.  Here are some recent visitors.  First, we often see coyotes wandering around on the conservation land.  While they can be a danger to small pets, for the most part they prefer to give us a wide berth.  As a result, we were surprised to get a fairly close up look at this one on a recent evening walk:

Another thing to watch for, particularly during the migratory bird season, is large cranes and hurons hunting in the tall grass around the wetlands.

Finally, this hawk was on nearby house overlooking the conservation land.  Your webmaster thinks it's an immature redtail, but if there any experts out there we could use some help.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Goodbye to Zeus</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2006-10-30T11:21:44-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0bdc2e32593a42a60eb82e6235ae0c11-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0bdc2e32593a42a60eb82e6235ae0c11-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Zeus has returned to his home farm.  We've enjoyed having the big fellow around over the past few months.  Hopefully, his progeny will grace the field for many years to come.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Roadside Attractions</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2006-10-01T11:23:42-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/d815fa09bb086d5d1021fd1846c88e29-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/d815fa09bb086d5d1021fd1846c88e29-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's a nice shot of the cows grazing along Breakneck Hill Road.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Zeus is in the House</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2006-08-20T22:38:55-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/2d01ec6d9de368cda81e78fc534bb07a-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/2d01ec6d9de368cda81e78fc534bb07a-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[No, your eyes aren't deceiving you -- this is a brown beltie.  Specificallly, a brown beltie bull named Zeus, who is doing his part to make sure that the herd has new calves next summer.  Special thanks to Steve Nelson of Douglas for donating the bull.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cow Lover Booster Shot</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2006-08-04T06:57:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/705265a36eac61cbfb5616f16d3ff1cd-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/705265a36eac61cbfb5616f16d3ff1cd-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land still closed due to the recent effort to knock down some of the invasive species with a herbicide application, we thought you might need a reminder of what is so special about this place and its bovine residents.

Remember that February 5 post that showed how barren the land was after the initial removal of the invasives?  Here is how it looked a few weeks ago -- given an opening, nature does a pretty good job of regenerating itself.

These next two pictures are from a recent walk.

We hope these photos will tide you over until the land reopens in a week or so...]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gloria Capone Concert is a Success</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Events</category><dc:date>2006-06-04T21:55:20-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/32ab0c50f4e978c036a5725cc45060e4-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/32ab0c50f4e978c036a5725cc45060e4-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Last night, thousands of dollars were raised for the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund, as many of our supporters came out to hear the supremely talented Gloria Capone, a Southborough native who has had a distinguished opera career that has taken her to several continents.

Accompanied by pianist David L.  Rose of Shrewsbury, Capone featured songs from a wide range of operas and Broadway shows.

The performers take a bow before an appreciative crowd.

The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund would like to thank all those who helped make this event possible, particularly St.  Mark's for the use of its auditorium and David L.  Rose and Gloria Capone for lending their talent to this worthwhile cause.  If you weren't able to attend but would like to donate to the care and feeding of the cows, please click the "Donate" button to the left for instructions on how to donate via mail, or use the Paypal button to make an online donation.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mark Your Calendars&#x21;  Cow Benefit Concert on June 3&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Events</category><dc:date>2006-05-30T21:31:43-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/62e35f0af43c0c80dadb291449bb654d-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/62e35f0af43c0c80dadb291449bb654d-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday June 3, 2006 7 &ndash; 8:30 pm  Please Join us at a Benefit Concert on Behalf of the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund...  From Porter to Puccini

The concert will be held at the Class of 1945 Hall at St.  Mark&rsquo;s in Southborough Center.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, and those reserved by mail will be held at the door.  They are also for sale at the following local businesses and organizations:

...Tickets are $10 for seniors and students, $15 for all others.  All proceeds will go to the cow fund.  Tell your friends and neighbors.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Sections of the Web Site / Online Donations Using Paypal</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Front Page</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-04-08T11:31:50-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0eef1f42e8b25b71a9f976a473a1dd83-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0eef1f42e8b25b71a9f976a473a1dd83-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We've added a couple of new pages on the left side of the web site.  First, we wanted to start a Supporters page to make sure some of the community organizations who have helped our all-volunteer group keep the cows in Southborough get some recognition.  This list is a starting point for some groups who have provided special support in recent months, and many people who are an important part of our effort are not yet recognized.  We'll keep expanding this section going forward.

Second, we've created stylized versions of some of our cow photos which make great backgrounds and screen savers for your computer and put them in the Free Stuff section.  (You may need to crop them for different screens -- if the size just doesn't work at all, email webmaster@southborobelties.org.)

Finally, we have added a Paypal button for those moments when you just can't wait to make sure the cows get fed.  You can use this button to contribute by credit card or using Paypal.

Thanks!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scenes from the April 1 Hay Unloading and Garage Sale</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2006-04-02T07:12:40-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/5e38d28e36b26f55607a5e7fd0628cb5-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/5e38d28e36b26f55607a5e7fd0628cb5-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers and Phyllis Davis, who donated the proceeds from the Davis Farm garage sale to the cow fund, we had a highly successful day on April 1.  Here are a few photos from the day's events:]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Garage Sale and Hay Unloading at Davco Farm on April 1</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2006-03-26T22:38:21-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/1684b9b96c2a388b738be40eef08e309-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/1684b9b96c2a388b738be40eef08e309-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On April 1, Davco Farm, the longtime winter home of the Southborough Belties, will be having a garage sale.  All proceeds will be donated to the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund.  The sale will be from 9 am - 2 pm at 61 Breakneck Hill Road in Southborough.

Also on April 1, there will be a hay unloading at the farm at 10 am.  The dedicated cow fund volunteers will be there, and if you'd like to chip in, we could sure use the help!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Another Family Chips in to Feed the Cows</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2006-02-20T10:38:49-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e62f4dc1f1e1516ab710a1386138711c-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e62f4dc1f1e1516ab710a1386138711c-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ellen Borreliz and her family recently took a turn feeding the cows.  They've passed along a few pictures.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wide Open Spaces</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Conservation Land</category><dc:date>2006-02-20T10:31:24-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/57de7993a2498e37d488b5f96f86a9da-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/57de7993a2498e37d488b5f96f86a9da-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After the recent snowstorm, we ventured up into the Conservation Land to see how things look.  This shot is from the "summit" looking back to the south.  It shows how the land restoration project has removed much of the unhealthy brush.  Healthy trees have been left standing.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>When Giants Walked The Earth</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Conservation Land</category><dc:date>2006-02-05T17:48:54-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e7b8c061e8a5f3fb62c54ec30133eb2a-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e7b8c061e8a5f3fb62c54ec30133eb2a-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In keeping our goal of protecting rare species, we were happy to see a pair of brontosauruses (brontosaurus?  brontosauri?)  at rest on the conservation land this week.

Seriously, these big machines are being used to clear the overgrown brush as part of the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land restoration project.  These machines can grind down dead trees to a stump in a matter of seconds.  They have already made short work of the land behind the parking lot, which was previously overrun with invasive species.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cow Feeding for Fun and Profit. Well&#x2c; Fun&#x2c; Anyway.</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2006-02-05T17:38:13-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/42bb93181f547ea59e70660a9a743868-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/42bb93181f547ea59e70660a9a743868-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These great pictures from Shelli Sandrew show how much fun feeding the cows can be.  In the first, her son Ben Fowle is manning the feeder...

The second shows the cows jockeying for position for a bite to eat in a blizzard..]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scenes from the December 11 Hay Unloading</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2005-12-17T17:46:08-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/a5fa9738f2dd398bdb14f90ce535a4e4-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/a5fa9738f2dd398bdb14f90ce535a4e4-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite fresh snow on the ground and a slippery road that required chains on the hay truck, we had a full turnout for the hay unloading on December 11.  After the hay was in the barn, the cows made their annual trek across Breakneck Hill Road into their winter home.  Thanks to everyone for all of your help, and email us if you'd like to be involved in future hay unloadings.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Thanks to Southborough Troop #92</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2005-12-17T17:41:40-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0a47a967a7944224f542c0d0a7934aff-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0a47a967a7944224f542c0d0a7934aff-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund (and the cows) would like to thank Southborough Troop #92 for helping to unload hay on November 20.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>To All Friends of the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Conservation Land</category><dc:date>2005-11-02T21:29:29-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/f8986f17effb09ba9031804addc9604f-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/f8986f17effb09ba9031804addc9604f-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting in November 2005, phase one of a major restoration project will begin at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land.  The restoration will:...  Eliminate the invasive species, &bull;  Enhance the habitat for native plants and wildlife, and &bull;

Result in improved trails and recreation opportunities.

During the warmer months, the herd of Belted Galloways will continue to play a crucial role in maintaining the pastures, enhancing the scenic view, and reminding us of Southborough&rsquo;s agricultural history.  The Trails Will be Temporarily Closed to the Public

It will be necessary, for safety reasons, to close the trails during certain phases of the restoration, especially when heavy equipment is operating.  The front pastures will remain unchanged; however, the back pastures will be cleared.

If you would like more information about this exciting project, please contact Beth Rosenblum at the Town Hall at 508-485-0710, extension 3024.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Really&#x2c; really new calf...</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2005-10-17T22:55:36-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/410d4a95ffc88311ffb1ed0232869002-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/410d4a95ffc88311ffb1ed0232869002-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund had a highly successful work day on Sunday, October 16.  As a result, another section of brush will be opened to the cows for grazing.

Just as we were getting started, we noticed a cow in labor up on the hill.  This photo shows the mother and what is probably the youngest cow you will ever see on this web site.  (Estimated age: 2 minutes).

Predictably, our camera died before we could get too many shots.  Suffice it to say that the new mother patiently nudged and licked until the calf got to its feet for the first time.  Since they were on a hill, the calf overshot his first lunch and had to circle mother several times, but eventually found his way.  We were able to get a cell phone shot of some of those first wobbly steps.

We now have five calves on the Breakneck Hill Land, none more than a couple of weeks old.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Volunteer Day on Oct. 16</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Events</category><dc:date>2005-10-07T22:31:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0e27b11a3fa045055cbcb88e9b16e20a-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/0e27b11a3fa045055cbcb88e9b16e20a-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us to prepare the pastures in the Breakneck Hill Conservation land for winter.  We will meet in the parking lot on Breakneck Hill Road at 10 am.  Please wear boots or sturdy shoes and garden gloves.  Garden tools such as loppers, saws, and gas-powered weed wackers would be helpful.

Questions?]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Welcome to Our Supporters</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Supporting the Cows</category><dc:date>2005-10-04T20:50:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/b741a10f4de30d7d08846c5279e1c82d-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/b741a10f4de30d7d08846c5279e1c82d-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund flyers have just been mailed out, which means we may get a few new visitors to this web site.  We plan to update the site whenever we have news, or even just a few good pictures, so check back often.  Remember, the cows are supported by the community -- if you find yourself taking Breakneck Hill Road just so you can look at them or if having them there when you walk the land makes it that much more enjoyable, please consider donating to the fund so we can ensure they will be here forever.

Also, remember to check out our booth at Southborough Heritage Days on October 10!  We'll have T-shirts, wristbands and other cow-related goodies for you.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Calf of the Season</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2005-10-01T20:24:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/6560d553acb495c3025cd3b0d38f19eb-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/6560d553acb495c3025cd3b0d38f19eb-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first calf of the season has just joined the herd!  Check out his stylish white socks...

A second calf was noticed on October 1.  Pictures will be posted as soon as we get a good look...]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Remembering Farmer Ray</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Front Page</dc:subject><dc:date>2005-09-19T17:39:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/3733018534f4f1e59ee7131feb378a94-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/3733018534f4f1e59ee7131feb378a94-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As many of you know, local farmer Ray Davis passed away in June.  A longtime Southborough resident, Mr. Davis was the man who brought the cows to Breakneck Hill Road.  His unfortunate passing leaves many questions unanswered, but supporters of the Cow Fund are working closely with the family to ensure that his beloved cows will be here for many years to come.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New arrivals</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Cow News</category><dc:date>2005-09-19T17:36:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/72b24d72be4c2a49461b58b25160975b-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/72b24d72be4c2a49461b58b25160975b-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Due to the presence of a highly motivated bull last winter, the Breakneck Hill herd should be joined by new calves any day now.  Watch this space for a birth announcement.  (E.g., "the baby was black and white and weighed 85 pounds...").]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visit us at Southborough Heritage Days&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><category>Events</category><dc:date>2005-09-19T17:31:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/2adcc2f1d776abaa1bb9a6dac29795e6-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/2adcc2f1d776abaa1bb9a6dac29795e6-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[One great way to help the cow fund is to stop by our booth at the Southborough Heritage Days on Columbus Day, October 10.  You'll have the opportunity to purchase beltie insigniawear, find out about upcoming volunteer projects such as "Breakneck Hill Cow Day" on October 16, and meet some of the people who help keep the cows in town.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund web site&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@southborobelties.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Front Page</dc:subject><dc:date>2005-09-19T16:54:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e3441f013b209989491eabbd9c0a68be-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.southborobelties.org/files/e3441f013b209989491eabbd9c0a68be-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the new Breakneck Hill Cow Fund web site!

With winter rapidly approaching, opportunities to contribute both time and money to the effort to keep the cows in Southborough will be plentiful.  We intend to use this web site to let you know all about it.  You'll also read a lot about the effort to restore the Breakneck Hill Conservation land and otherwise make this special part of Southborough even better.  Check back regularly to see what you can do to help.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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