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October 2013
Volume 21, Number 10
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Upcoming Club Runs (1-5 rating)
Check the Havasu 4 Wheelers Website for updates on runs
www.havasu4wheelers.org
Northwest Passage (3.0) …...……………….…........... Oct. 2nd
9:00am, Darryld Kautzmann
Meet across the road from Havasu Heights turnoff on Hwy 95
Cat-Tail Cove (3.5) …………..……….............................. Oct. 5th
8:00am, Scenic Turnout, Hwy 95 south, John Strong
Diamondback/Sidewinder (4) ………….......................... Oct. 5th
9:00am, Standard Wash Kiosk, Dick Thomas
Ram Peak via Highline (3.25) …………….…........... Oct. 17th
9:00am, Home Depot, Tom Bunnell
Upper Juniper Mine (3.25) ……………….…............ Oct. 23rd
8:30am, End of Challenger, Ron Satterfield
Please Note: Please be at the departure location
20 minutes before the departure time.
Call Trail Boss if you are unable to attend.
Other Club Happen’ns
Ladies' Luncheon ………………….…..……...……...... Oct. 17th
12:30pm, The Refuge 3275 N Latrobe Dr., Diana Delk
Trail Boss Meeting …………..………............................. Oct. 21st
1:00pm, Mohave Co. Library, John Strong
H4W Board Meeting ……...………..……....................... Oct. 21st
4:00pm, Genealogy Library, Jim Bowen
Cooks Night Out …………..………............................... Oct. 22nd
5:00pm, Ken’s Pizza 1675 Mesquite Ave., Rodger Delk
Men’s Breakfast …………………..…..……...…........... Oct. 24th
8:00am, Bad Miguel’s, Gary Wiskus
H4W Membership Meeting ............................................ Oct. 24th
7:00pm, Realtor’s Center, Jim Bowen
Future Happen’ns
Turkey Roast …………..………….…............................... Nov 9th
TBA, Rodeo Grounds @ SARA Park, Jim & Joanne Malara
Awards Banquet ……………................................. Mar 14th 2014
5:00pm,Shugrue’s, 1425 McCulloch Blvd., Rodger & Diana Delk
Moab Utah …………..………................................. May 5-9, 2014
residents Message
Hello fellow
Havasu 4 - Wheelers!
As
the
TV
announcer says-“Are you ready for
some football?” Well, “are you
ready for some 4 wheeling?”
Mother nature has been at work this summer with the
sudden and intense rains we have received to rearrange and
modify some of our favorite obstacles on our trails. Several
of our members were out this past week “checking out”
some of our favorite trails. Waterfalls have been made
“more challenging” with small to large holes excavated out
at the bottoms, shelf roads have been made narrower with
parts washed out. It looks like mother nature has a “sense of
sport” as far as 4 wheeling is concerned! And the annoying
“giant washboard whoop di doos” have been smoothed out
better than is possible with a road grader! The Hualapai
Mountains between LHC and Kingman received over 10
inches of rain in one month alone! It will be interesting to
see what all the water has done to some of the roads in the
mountains—and what kind of maintenance they will need to
make them safe but still challenging!
We are at the end of 7 years of work with the local BLM to
inventory and analyze the trails in the immediate area
surrounding Lake Havasu City. The “final appeal period”
will end November 4th. We have had several people dedicate
the time to “save the trails” for everyone and spend time
recently to analyze the “finally final draft”. For our part, we
can be proud of our efforts. We can also appreciate the
honest, straightforward, and open minded attitude of our
local BLM office. Next, we wait for the “other shoe to
fall”—as the “greenies” may challenge and sue the BLM
because they have “not closed enough trails”. (The best part
is that the “greenies” will indirectly be using our tax dollars
to pay for the suing of the BLM, if in fact they do sue!) We
can feel good in that we have done all we can at this point
and we have done our part to help the local BLM keep our
trails open until most of us either “wear out” or are too old
to climb up into our “lifted Jeeps”.
So—“are you ready for some 4 wheeling?”
Jim Bowen
In Memory of a dear friend and fellow
Havasu 4 Wheeler
Got
Photos?
Pat Trunk
This is Bob Scholl, the Assistant Newsletter Editor
(actually, I bring Wanda coffee and grief.)
Have you ever been at a H4W function and whispered
to a friend, asking them: “who is that person?” We all
don’t have memories like an elephant and either don’t
know or simply forget names and faces. I am very bad
about this.
So, I have volunteered to create and maintain a photo
book for all of our Havasu 4 Wheeler members. The
photo book will be posted on the password side of the
H4W Web Site (www.havasu4wheelers.org.) The
photo book will be most helpful for our trail bosses
and organizers.
In order to do so, I will need your help, please. Jeeping
season in Havasu is soon approaching and our
members are beginning to return to the area. So, I
thought it would be a good time to send out a reminder
for those members who have not yet provided a
current photo of themselves and/or significant other.
How fortunate we are that in our hearts we
keep forever the memories of those we love…
And the time we shared together.
Thanks for your assistance.
Contact Bob Scholl if you have any questions.
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 
“Sunshine”
Havasu
4
Wheeler’s
If you know of anyone in the club who
might need some cheering up,
please contact Trish Reister at
[email protected]
She will be happy to send cards
on behalf of the entire
Havasu 4 Wheelers membership. 
Highway Clean up
on Highway 95,
by Cattail Cove State Park
Scheduled for November 5th
Details and sign up sheet at October meeting
Remember to bring gloves, hat, boots and
sunscreen.
Contact Mike Yahrmarkt
Trail Talk
DIZCLAIMER
Spellum errurrrs, mizpelled namez & mizuse of
Ingalish are the responsibilite of Spell Chuck &
the board of directors who push to got thiz thing
out on time. The editors ‘aint gon’na be held liable. If, in readin this newsletter, you get the
message, be satisfied with what ya got! 
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October 2013
Jim Bowen, on behalf of the Havasu 4
Wheelers, accepts a plaque from
Lanie Antolik of AZ Game & Fish .
The Certificate of Appreciation reads:
For Your Continued Support of Wildlife
and Dedication to the Resource.
Levi Penkratz
Sept.
50/50
Winner
is
Dave Kern
$42.50
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.®
ALEX ROSS
Agent, H4W Member
Supply
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Ross & Marlene
Hobday
H4W MEMBERS
Since 1981
October 2013
Paloma Wash Pete
Trouble at the old mine shack
Well howdy there folks. I’m known around here as Paloma Wash
Pete.
This month I want to tell you about some dastardly happenings
that have taken place at my old mine shack. You know the place;
it’s where all you hungry Havasu 4 Wheelers go to feast on hot
dogs every season. You folks are a close second cousin to
“desert rats” so you’re always more than welcome to use my
cabin - and I do appreciate how clean and tidy you leave things.
You know my little shack sat lonely and
undisturbed since the 1930’s until Early
and Tom West stumbled upon it in the late
1960’s. Since then I made a few quiet and
reclusive friends who have kept it from
falling down. Now let me tell you about the
recent troubles I’ve had. Seems some floor
flushing skunk used my place and decided
to make off with some of the “ornaments.”
By that I mean the untold gobs of dollar
bills that have been plastered all over the
ceilings that started going up who knows when. The hooligan must be a local degenerate as
the dollars bills, all covered with marker pen autographs, artwork, and such, have been
turning up in town. Here’s what “it used to look like” with my US Federal Reserve wall paper.
Now I know there is little to nothing I can
do ‘cept fill that thieving SOB’s hide with
buckshot if comes around again but we all
know I aint that lucky. So the next time
you’re in my neck of the woods please feel
free to stop and check up on my old mine
shack if you can. I appreciate it.
Thanks to Bruce Speirs for this article
Trail Talk
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October 2013
Summer
Happenings
W
e joined the Mile High Jeep Club out of
Denver for their All4Fun event in
Leadville and did the highest road in
North America. 13,185 feet.
Along with a week of other runs in the area.
Alex & Cinda Ross
Rock Fest
2013!
Once again we have to have
"Rock Fest 2013".
Funny thing, we have these
yearly. Picture of Julie digging
them out and moving them by
hand...notice Chuck is not in
picture, he is poolside with a
cocktail. HA HA
Thanks to all the
RAIN!
(he is actually taking the photo).
Our trusty lab, Tank,
supervises.
Chuck & Julie Jackson
~ SHOP Lake HAVASU City ~
Mirage
POOL & SPA ● SERVICE & REPAIR
928.505.2826
Call For A Free Estimate
Jody & Holly Christensen
Serving Havasu Since 1995 ● Licensed & Insured
Trail Talk
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October 2013
Adam & Amanda Bennett
Summer
Happenings
Placerville California
W
e are in the process of moving to
Placerville California, just 30 miles
from Loon Lake and the gateway to
the Rubicon Trail.
The Jeep is going to undergo a major rebuild
to accommodate the new terrain. We do still
plan to participate as H4W as time permits in
the winter season. Once settled we welcome
visitors and future runs on the Rubicon with
those who wish to come.
Actually, it is the house that Carl
and Linda Brink are building in
Glenwood, Iowa
Trail Talk
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October 2013
Jerry Conrad &
Diana Sprague
participate in the
National Cherry
Festival Royale
Parade in
Traverse City,
Michigan, with his
1951 John Deere
"R" Diesel Tractor
Summer
Happenings
Original Pony Express Station
O
Charles in Cawker City, Kansas next
to World’s largest ball of twine
World’s Largest Rocking Chair
ur summer was busy with trips to Oklahoma City for medical reasons and some travel where we
saw some interesting sites such as the Custer Battlefield, an original Pony Express station,
Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Monument, Wild Bill Hickok's and Calamity Jane’s grave
sites, the Vore Buffalo Jump, the world’s largest rocking chair and the world’s largest ball of twine.
Charles & Geri Leipart
(928) 680-4142
Visit our Web Site
for our full schedule
Buy 1 Combo or
Speciality Meal,
get 1 for $1.00
2200 MESQUITE AVENUE
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8932
Trail Talk
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FAX (928) 855-5288
October 2013
Summer
Happenings
B
ernice and I enjoyed our summer and
incorporated several trips. We visited
San Diego, Sedona, and lastly, we went
to South Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley. That
pretty much sums up the summer.
We are looking forward to the cooler weather and some Fall colors.
Bill and Bernice Mitschele
Time to start
cleaning out the
closets, cabinets
and garage. Save
those treasures for
the Havasu 4
Wheeler’s garage
sale in February
November 11, 2013 - 10:00am
Decorate your jeep and come to
the parade to honor our local
veterans for their patriotism, love
of country, and willingness to serve
and sacrifice for the common good.
More details and sign up at the
October Meeting.
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
Call: 928/680-0201
Trail Talk
Direct:
(928) 505-HOME(4663)
Toll Free:
(866)473-5542
Fax:
(928)505-4649
[email protected]
LYNETTE FISHER’S Team One
1990 N. McCulloch Blvd., Ste 109
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(Corner of Smoketree Ave/Swanson Ave)
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KELLER
WILLIAMS
Arizona Living Realty
October 2013
Summer
Happenings
Dave Kern
Did the Vegas to Reno race in August
They finished 3rd in their class,
540 miles in 15 hours and 30 minutes
A. G. Fiddler
N
o pirates, ships, or
sailboats but this
Road has to go somewhere. This is on the roads
between Cottonwood and Sedona. We made the entire
trip on the dirt.
171 Swanson Ave. Ste. 100
928/453-8339
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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October 2013
Ladell & Judy
Olson
Summer
Happenings
Life doesn’t get any
better than this!
Fishing in
Ontario, Canada
I TOLD him he would miss the Rubicon in Arizona.
His justification for buying a Cherokee in WA?
“Jason (our son) needs 4 wheel drive in the winter.”
Craig and Jean Eggerman
JACK’S
AUTO PARTS &
MACHINE SHOP
OPEN 6 DAYS - MON THRU SAT
855-3011
1551 Palo Verde S.
For All Your
Auto Parts & Paint Needs
We Are ASE Certified
Paint Specialist
Lake Havasu City & Kingman
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
Kingman, AZ ………..4120 Stockton Hill Rd
Trail Talk
Phone: 928-680-4441
Phone: 928-757-8770
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(928) 855-6344
STEEL DISTRIBUTORS
Rebar • Channel • Angle • Strap • Plate • Pipe
Beam • Tubing • Ornamental Iron Supplies
ALUMINUM/STAINLESS DISTRIBUTORS
Angle • Channel • Strap • Tubing • Sheet Plate
Shearing • Sawing • Rebar Fab • Hole Punching
October 2013
Summer
Happenings
Gary & Carol
Wiskus
visit
John &
Donna
Anderson
at the
Salty Dawg
Saloon in
Homer Spit,
Alaska
Got Rocks?
Leave-er-rite – a variety of rock that is most commonly
found as you step out of your jeep that has absolutely no
value or collectors appeal that is best ignored or put in your
buddy’s jeep when he’s not looking.
Pyrite -
the classic "Fool's Gold". There are
other shiny brassy yellow minerals, but pyrite is by
far the most common and the most often mistaken
for gold. Whether it is the golden look or something else, pyrite is a favorite among rock
collectors. It can have a beautiful luster and
interesting crystals. It is so common in the earth's
crust that it is found in almost every possible
environment. It can be found on most 4X4 trails in
our area.
2144 McCulloch Blvd.
Lake Havasu City
928/852-2144
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!
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!
Large Group Accommodations & Catering
Sandwich & Wrap Trays, Salads too
Full Bar - Beer & Cocktails
Make Schlotzsky’s your meeting place
Trail Talk
Quality Work, Dependable & Reasonable
Cleaning Havasu Since 1999
Fast, Free Estimates - 24 Hour Service by Appt.
928/505-8646
Engines - Truck & RV’s
Steam Cleaning - Sand Blasting
 Sidewalks
 Driveways
 Masonry
 Wood Decks
 Mobil Homes
 Stucco Buildings
 Shopping Centers
 Parking Lots/Garages
Rich & Donna Arney - H4W Members
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October 2013
Canadian Fishing
Bill & Carolyn Glumack
42 inch Northern Pike
23 inch Walleye
Summer
Happenings
“RATED THE BEST
BY OUR CUSTOMERS”
WWW.andersondeals.com
141 Swanson Avenue
Lake Havasu City, AZ
(Across from Movies Havasu)
“
Trail Talk
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505-8030
October 2013
Cal Bowman
Rodger & Renee Melton have a new
Havasu address and phone number,
check the web site (Member’s List)
for the change.
nominated himself
for this award,
considering he ran
Jim Lund down
with his grocery
cart in Albertson’s
Grocery store
2059 McCulloch Blvd. ..... Lake Havasu City, AZ
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October 2013
October 2013
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
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
1
4
Sat
2013/2014Executive Officers:
President………………………….……………..Jim Bowen
Vice President………….….……....…...John Strong
Secretary……….…………..………..……..Annie Planas
Treasurer……..……………….………….….Mark Corder
2
3
Sue Guibord
Diana
Flesner
Bruce Speirs
Voting Members:
At Large……….……………….…..….…….Gary Wiskus,
Mike Yahrmarkt & Janet Drew
6
7
8
9
10
Steve Wilke
Sandra Shaw
5
Adam
Bennett
Jim Liston
11
12
Committees:
Advertising…………………..……………Dan Klawitter
Audit……………………………………………Willie Williams
By-Laws………………………………………….....Steve Riley
Community Service…………….Connie Hoppe
Conservation……………….…..……….…...Jim Bowen
Desert Clean-Up ………....Mike Yahrmaarkt
Events…………………..……..Rodger & Diana Delk
50/50……………………………….………..Mike MacLean
Highway Cleanup…………..Mike Yahrmarkt
Historian…………………...…….…………Connie Hoppe
Merchandise…..……......Joe & Cindy Egilske
Membership……………………………..… Janet Drew
Newsletter Editor….Bob & Wanda Scholl
Public Information…………………Bruce Speirs
Runs………………………………..……….....…..John Strong
Safety………………………….……………...…….…...Bob Drew
Sunshine…………………...…..………………Trish Reister
Turkey Roast…………Jim & Joanne Malara
Webmaster………………..Dennis Kreuzenstein
Yard Sale……………...Paul & Joyce Stephens
Trail Talk
13
Terry
Harstad
20
Larry Gant
27
14
15
Judy
Deena
Gronemeyer
Hazlett
Joe Hazlett
Trixie Kautzmann
21
22
Darryld
Dutton
16
17
Annie Planas
Sharon
Carson
Bill Trunk
Mary Drayton
23
Chuck
Laughlin
28
29
30
Bernice
Mitschele
Gary
Gronemeyer
Steve Riley
John
Thuneman
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24
18
19
Janet Drew
25
26
Jim Frush
Tom Brown
John Warren Tracy Fassari
31
Howard Little
Craig McGowan
Andrew Brown
October 2013
Havasu Four Wheelers
PO Box 1486
Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86405
PRSRT STD
PERMIT NO. 235
Label
- 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.
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.
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 4 WHEELERS, PROUD MEMBERS
A HAVASU 4 WHEELERS 2013 PUBLICATION
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA