September 2017 Newsletter - Havasu 4...

September 2017 Volume 25, Number 6

P resident’s Message Can you believe it is September already? For those of you who spent the summer here it lasted way to long and was far too humid. For

those lucky enough to get to a cooler climate, it is hard to believe it is time to head back to Havasu. My only hope is that the temp begins to cool down so we can hit the trails…….starting to have withdrawals. With the jeep season just around the corner it is time for our seasoned trail bosses to start looking at their schedules and post some runs on the website. Also time for those who have been thinking of becoming a trail boss to take that first step and lead a run. Any of the seasoned leaders will be more than glad to help you. I was just sitting here thinking about all the upcoming runs and events (Ladies Luncheon, Men’s Breakfast, CNO, Pizza in the Park, Turkey Roast, 25th Anniversary Celebration, Awards Banquet and many other activities) for this jeep season. Can hardly wait. A big Thank You to the PLA committee for all their hard work regarding the Planet Ranch Rd and all of the members who wrote a letter in support of opening this road. Hopefully the old adage “the squeaky wheel get the grease” holds true for this situation. It would be such a benefit to use this road for all the trails we have in the Parker area. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Holiday, Willie

Trail Talk - 2 - September 2017

September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Mike Beets Earl Hearn

2 Warren West

3 Mark Corder

Marie Petrofsky

4

Jim Hofstetter

5 Jim Bales

Mike Shaw

6 7 Daniel Klawitter

8 Jim Lund

9 B J Buckhout

Bruce Freiman

10 Tim Becker

11 Gene Hobday

12 13 Carl Brink

Arline Hagarty

14 Ken Gallagher

15 Ron Anderson

16 Chardell Barton

17 Shelly Ballas Jayne Riley

18 Keith Schweizer

19 Pam

Deusterman

20 Ann Smith Eric Weech

Paul Wheatley

21 22 Myrtle Collis

23

24 Mike Keys Kay Nelson

25 26 27 Jim Malara

Veronica Medina

28 Linda Dorsey

29 Chris Urban

30 Linda Gephardt

September 4th—Gene & Nancy Hobday September 6th—Stephen & Doreen Nicoli

September 7th—Jim & Roberta Bayles September 7th—Joe & Deena Hazlett

September 10th—Mark & Diane Corder September 15th—Ric & Patti Gire

September 15th—Mike & Marie Petrofsky September 16th—Carl & Linda Brink

September 22nd—Steve & Judy Edwards September 24th—Dennis & Sandy Kunster

September 25th—Mark & Linda Dugan September 25th—Ken & Carolyn Gallagher

September 26th—Larry & Patti Gant September 26th—Mike & Donna Kunz September 30th—Bob & Janet Drew


Gene & Nancy Hobday 57 Years

Carl & Linda Brink 50 years

Ken & Carolyn Gallagher 53 years

Larry & Patti Gant 53 years

50 PlusYears

Calling all Veterans

The newsletter editors are planning a Veteran’s Day section for the November Newsletter and would like to have pictures of all veterans in their military uniform for this page. Please email ([email protected]), mail (Tim & Pat Maskell, 1993 Big Bass Cv, LHC, AZ 86404), or bring to the September or October meeting. I will return all pictures as soon as I have

scanned a sample of what I am looking for, Thank You…...Tim



Submitted by Bruce Speirs


Upcoming Club Runs (1-5 rating)

Watch the Activities Schedule for more runs / events to come in

September

Other Club Happen’ns

Morning Coffee..……………......……Mon—Fri, 7:30-9:00am Schlotzsky’s , Gene Hobday Ladies Luncheon..……………………September 21st, 12:00pm Shugrues, Diana Delk Trail Boss Meeting…...……...…………...…...Dark for Summer H4W Board Meeting……..............…..September 25th,1:00pm Residence of Willie Williams Cook’s Night Out…………………..…………..Dark for Summer Men’s Breakfast………………………...September28th, 8:00am Bad Miguel’s, 1841 Kiowa Blvd, (by Food City), Gary Wiskus H4W Membership Meeting ……….…September 28th, 7:00pm Realtors Hall, Willie Williams

Check the Havasu 4 Wheelers Website for Updates and Locations

www.havasu4wheelers.org

Send Event / Run Pictures to the Newsletter Email [email protected]

Please Note: Please be at the departure location 20 minutes before the departure time.

Call Trail Boss if you are unable to attend.

Check the Havasu 4 Wheelers Website for updates and meet places on runs.

www.havasu4wheelers.org

It’s that time of the year again, as we Havasu 4 Wheeler’s air up sleeping tires and dust off the equipment. Tighten up those bolts and nuts, check those fluid

levels and get ready for Jeeping. One item of critical importance is your club required serviceable fire extinguisher. A year of off roading and rattling around can pack down its load of dry chemical power into a solid rock. And it will and does happen. Now that you have a brick of dry chemical that won’t come out of the extinguisher’s nozzle if you ever need it, what to do? Don’t call 9-1-1 - just grab a soft rubber mallet and gently tap the sides of the extinguisher as you turn it in your hand. This is also the proper time to look at its inspection tag to determine if it is also due for recharging service. Does the gauge show “in the green”? No problemo, there are fire extin-guisher service companies right here in Havasu. So do the right thing and make this a mandatory part of your seasonal preparation. While you are at it, make that yearly inspection of your Havasu 4 Wheelers club required First Aid Kit. Check to ensure that any items you may have used last season are replenished, that any ointments, lotions, or antibiotics have not exceeded there useable dates, and that the

contents are secure and protected from water and dust contamination. It is also mandatory that you carry at least a two day spare supply of any prescription medicines you must take regularly.

Remember – your mother is not in the Jeep so it’s up to you to care of yourself.


Are You ready to Roll?

“Holy greasy side up batman” screams Robin. “Not to worry,” Batman coolly replies, “We’re lashed down tighter than my super hero spandex pants.” It happens in an instant. One moment, you are Jeeping along enjoying the challenge nature put before you. The next, you realize the vehicle you spent so much time and money building up “for her safety” is about to roll. Your thoughts slow down. You have tunnel vision and you

cannot hear any sounds other than your jeep groaning. You realize that no matter what happens next, you, your rig, and whoever and whatever else is onboard are going over. But just like the Gotham City spotlight shinning the emergency Bat Signal into the night sky H4W safety regulations are there to save the day. To ensure all H4W club members’ rigs are properly prepared for trail duty our club requires –

that you and all occupants use seat belts,

that your jeep is equipped with a roll bar or suitable hardtop,

that the jeep has hooks front and rear for recovery,

that a fire extinguisher is onboard, that the vehicle has received and passed a club safety inspection. If all goes well you are left hanging upside down suspended by your seatbelt. Now Batman, being part bat, may think this quite natural but to most of us this is not good. The only thing worse would be to continue to roll. At this point the “whatever” you brought along, if not lashed down too, is now traveling from floor to ceiling just like the washer spin cycle. Zonk! Pow! Here’s some important safety tips –

lash everything – cooler, chairs, tool box – yes everything, down tight!

make sure your battery is properly secured to prevent fire or leakage,

use fuses or circuit breakers on all accessories,

that a safety knife is readily accessible to cut you seatbelts loose, consider aftermarket roll bar upgrades as “a good investment.” Four wheeling comes with some inherent risks but with planning, training, and equipment you can minimize your exposure to mishap.


HELP NEEDED

The PLA committee has been working tirelessly with the Supervisor of La Paz County and other entities to reopen the Planet Ranch Rd off of Hwy 95. Now it is at the point that letters in support of opening this road are needed and that is where all of our membership can do their part to get it opened. As you would expect the environmental groups and other Federal agencies are opposed

to this opening so your HELP IS NEEDED. For those of you who are new to the club or aren’t sure what I am talking about let me give you a little information: When you are heading south on Hwy 95 the Planet Ranch Rd. is located on the left shortly after you go over the Bill Williams Bridge. This road used to be open and connected to Mineral Wash which allowed us to get to several trails in that area (Vampire Mine, Planet Mines and Ranch, El Supremo, Slot Canyon and Swansea). The reason for closure was because of excess release of water from the Alamo Dam which flooded the road. Now that the water levels are being properly maintained, the road has been dry for years, which means there should be no reason to continue the closure status. If anytime in the future it does flood the County could merely close the metal gate that is presently there until the area is safe to use again. Another fact you may not be aware of is that the H4W club adopted this road in 1997 but I am sorry to say we can not find the Federal paperwork that gave us this authority. I am hopeful that all the members would be willing to once again adopt this road and maintain it for future use. Of course, off road vehicles not staying on the trail is another concern for the different agencies. Part of the area used to be fenced before but am not sure of the present status. Since our club abides by the Tread Lightly principles and stay on designated trails it should not be a problem for our club. Their concern can be alleviated by placing barriers and signage along the trail and with the help of La Paz County we can make it happen. Another concern expressed was a staging area. As you know all we need is a little road way to air down our tires and off we go. This particular trail actually has a wide-open area about 4 miles down the road where you come to the metal gate, so no problem. I am asking all of you to take a little time and write a letter expressing your support for opening this road. You can make it as long or as short as you want. You can mention any of the points of concern I have presented or any other points you think would be helpful in getting this road reopened. Please mention that you are a member of the H4W, how long you have wheeling and any positions you may have held in the club or in other agencies relating to off road use. Send the letters to: Thank you in advance for your help, Holly Irwin Board of Supervisors District#3 Willie 1108 Joshua Ave Parker, AZ 85344


Call: 928/680-0201

1841 N. Kiowa Blvd. (BETWEEN FOOD CITY & STAPLES)

Mon - Thru 7:00am - 8:30pm Fri - Sat 7:00am -9:00pm Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm

2144 McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City

928/852-2144

Be safe out there “Four Wheeling Fun” Ask for foil wrap on some items, to re-heat on your Jeep’s Engine

Bottled Water & other drinks to go, $1.00 each Convenient drive up-pick up and off you go!

Bagged Ice available FREE for Havasu 4 Wheelers!

Hours: Mon - Sat. 7:30am-9:pm, Sun. 10:am-8:pm Call us for Special Orders: 928/854-2144

We can have it ready at sunrise!

Large Group Accommodations & Catering Sandwich & Wrap Trays, Salads too

Full Bar - Beer & Cocktails Make Schlotzsky’s your meeting place

Gary & Esmeralda, your Havasu 4 Wheelers Men's Breakfast team say "Don't get caught short so come out to see the gang! See you standing tall by 8 am, the 4th Thursday of the month at Bad Miguel's !". By the way, the ‘4 Wheelers’ averaged 30 members through the summer months.


Jim & Linda Young at a 4th of July Parade In Riddle, OR

Rodger Melton at Crater Lake National Park

Tim & Pat Maskell, Steve & Doris Hirt, Paul & Joyce Stephens, and Kurt Beach & Cheryl Parris in Sturgis, SD (left), with a couple of friends and Crazy Horse (right). Submitted by Doris Hirt

Joe & Cindy Egilske at Hot August Nights in Reno

Donna Warren in Homer, AK

Ralph & Connie Lind in Morro Bay, CA


This summer some of our members didn’t

have it so good. Please, keep them in

your thoughts and prayers.

Vikki Harrison Recovering from hip surgery

Darryld Kautzmann

Recovering from heart surgery

Geri Leipart Recovering from knee surgery

Cheri Malsed

Recovering from surgery

Bob Scholl Recovering from hip surgery

Margie Christiansen

Recovering from cancer treatment

Dave Billick Recovering from surgery

Paul Stephens

Recovering from carpal tunnel surgery

Willie Williams Recovering from carpal tunnel surgery

Also this summer, Jim Bowen’s mother passed away, please keep Jim & Jane in

your thoughts and prayers


Today's run was a bit of deja-vu from yesterday. We did have 11 rigs though so it made for a lot more commentary and chatter on the radio. Today it was decided to air down by consensus so we did that just off the hi-way on Middlemarch Road. I had gleaned some more info about the area we were in and with that and some valuable info provided by Steve Riley, we were entertained the whole trip. We spent almost an hour in the cemetery at Pearce and discovered some very interesting factoids about the area. More shopping in town at the two stores before we headed south to Courtland. I had a brainstorm as we approached the abandoned townsite . We all pulled up as close as we could and crowed into the two room jailhouse. Much cooler than outside and we all got better acquainted to boot. Two miles alter we aired up and headed west to hot showers and cold libations. Jim Liston

There were four Rigs on this morning's run including myself. We left the RV park just after nine and

trekked all the way north to Middlemarch Road. The consensus was not to air down as we all agreed that

this was more of a Sunday drive than a serious off-road experience. As we headed east, I related to the

group all of the history that I had on the area and told them about Cochise and his stronghold in the

Dragoon Mountains. After a few more leisurely miles we came upon Pearce. Hardly anything there any

more but we still managed to kill a couple of hours kicking around the cemetery and the only two

businesses in town- a souvenir shop and a soap store. Heading south on another dirt road we stopped a

Courtright in the mine diggings for lunch. It was getting warm by then so we high-tailed it home on the

Elfida home. Fun day with very nice folks.

Jim Liston

A Couple More Run Reports from Tombstone

~ SHOP Lake HAVASU City ~

DIZCLAIMER

Spellum errurrrs, mizpelled namez & mi-zuse of Ingalish are the responsibilite of Spell Chuck & the board of directors who push to got thiz thing out on time. The edi-tors ‘aint gon’na be held liable. If, in readin this newsletter, you get the mes-sage, be satisfied with what ya got!

Automatic External Defibrillator

I f you want to carry one of the club’s Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) on a run, please contact Bob Drew and make

arrangements to check one out before your run.

Thanks, Charles Leipart

Run Chairman


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Havasu 4 Wheelers Monthly meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month starting

at 7:00pm at: Realtors Center

2293 Swanson Avenue Lake Havasu City, Arizona

2017 / 2018 Executive Officers:

President……………………………………………………..…...….……...Willie Williams Vice President……………………….…………….…..……...………...Ron Anderson Secretary……….…………..…………………………………………............Cynde Choate Treasurer……..…………………...................................................Rodger Melton

Voting Members:

At Large……….……………………...…..….…….Janet Drew—Membership, Charles Leipart—Run Chair, Peter Raventos,

Dave Merrill, and Bob Drew.

Committees:

Advertising……………………………………………………………..Craig Eggerman Audit…………………………………………………….…………...…..………..…...Mark Corder By-Laws…………………………………………….……...…………..…………….....Steve Riley Desert & Highway Clean-Up……....Randy & Vikki Harrison Events……………………....…………………………………..………………...…Cheri Malsed Historian……………………………………………….…….…..…….…………Wanda Scholl Merchandise……………………………………….....Mike & Nancy Mrozoski Newsletter…………….……………………………………............Tim & Pat Maskell Public Information…………………………..……………..……………Bruce Speirs Public Land Access………………….…………..………………………...Jim Bowen Safety………………………………………………………..……...……………...…….…...Bob Drew Sunshine…………………………………………..…..………...…..………………Trish Reister Webmaster……………………………..……..……..……..……..…………..…..Roger Allen

Other Positions:

Men’s Breakfast……………………………………………………………...Gary Wiskus Master Cartographer……………………………………………………...Bob Scholl Turkey Roast…………………………………………………………………..Annie Planas 50/50…………………………………………………………..Randy & Vikki Harrison

GENUINE BROASTED CHICKEN & RIBS All Our Food Is Cooked To Order, Not Cooked Ahead

Homemade Food • Assortment of Fried Foods • Homemade Desserts Beer & Wine • 100% Cholesterol Free Oil

Lake Havasu City, AZ….410 El Camino Way Phone: 928-680-4441


“RATED THE BEST BY OUR CUSTOMERS”

A HAVASU 4 WHEELERS 2015 PUBLICATION LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA

HAVASU 4 WHEELERS, PROUD MEMBERS

RATING DESCRIPTION

1 EASIEST: Passable by stock vehicles. Gentle fairly wide grades.

2 EASY: Use of 2 wheel and some 4-wheel drive. Trail may have some rocks, loose road surface, and ruts but a reasonable line for driving.

3 EASIEST MODERATE: 4-wheel drive with aggressive tire treads. Expect a rough road with rocks and sand that requires lower tire pressure. Substantial sections of single lane.

3¼ MODERATE: Some 4 wheel driving experience needed. Same as above with some use of high and low range gearing. These trails have a rough, rutted surface, rocks and deep sand. Sections may be steep enough to cause traction problems, narrow shelf roads with steep drop-offs and tight clearance between rocks.

3½ HARDER MODERATE: For experienced drivers. At least a 2” lift and 33’ tires with aggressive tire tread, one locked differential, high and low range gearing. Potentially dangerous, large rocks, ruts, steep slopes, loose surface and narrow clearances that need to be negotiated.

- Mandatory Vehicle Equipment - All vehicles on H4W runs must be 4-wheel drive & equipped with a CB radio, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, tow straps, and front and rear tow hooks or safe hitching point ….. all in working order.

3¾ HARDEST MODERATE: Skilled experienced drivers only. Same as above with both differentials locked, some strapping/winching. Very challenging sections, extremely steep grades, loose surfaces, large rocks, deep ruts and tight clearances.

4 DIFFICULT: Highly skilled experienced drivers only. Same as above with belly up, 4 to 1 transfer case or equivalent, skid plates, beefed up axles and suspension system. Probable strapping/winching. Vehicle width and wheelbase should be considered. Possible body damage.

5 HARD: All of the above. Probable body damage.

Havasu Four Wheelers PO Box 1486 Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86405

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