Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch will host an open house Saturday to promote stewardship of the historic site near the Carson River. A festive holiday theme will mingle with the organization's bid to raise awareness of efforts by members and others to protect, preserve and enhance Silver Saddle's 703 acres and other open space land nearby. "It's just a special little niche in Eagle Valley," said Beth Scott, FOSSR vice president, speaking about the ranch. The open house event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with families encouraged to bring along children to see the ranch and …