The Monthly Newsletter of the Tucson Rough Riders, Inc.

The Rough Rider
The Monthly Newsletter of the Tucson Rough Riders, Inc.
September 2016
Volume 41 Issue 9
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Meeting Minutes
Participation Report
Run Reports
Changing a Flat Made Easier
Club Officers
Member Anniversaries
Editor’s Corner
2-3
4
5-7
8-15
16
17
17
18
2016 Meeting Dates:
January 26
February 23
March 22
April 26
May 24
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 22
December TBD*
(*Christmas Party)
Summer Picnic / 40th Anniversary Party Aug 6
Trail Dust Days 2016 Sep. 29 — Oct 2
The Rough Rider is the official publication of the Tucson Rough Riders, Inc., P.O. Box 78726, Tucson, Arizona,
85703-8726.
The Tucson Rough Riders, Inc., is a rough-terrain vehicle club with the following goals: to enjoy and protect the
natural environment, to provide social and recreational activities for its members, and to promote family togetherness. The Club assists the state and national resource management agencies and local community charitable
organizations.
The Club’s general meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the U-Like Oriental Buffet, 5101 N.
Oracle Road, Tucson, unless otherwise specified. The social gathering is from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with the
meeting starting at 7:00 PM. Members, guests, advertisers and the public are cordially invited to attend.
Membership in the Tucson Rough Riders is $40.00 annually. Optional name tags may be purchased for $10.00
each. To qualify for membership, a four-wheel-drive vehicle owner must attend two runs and two meetings. Anyone wishing to join the Tucson Rough Riders is encouraged to contact any of the Board members, visit our website, or write to the Club at the above post office box.
www.tucsonroughriders.com
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Upcoming events
Plan to be at these events for a great time. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people or spend time with old
friends. Don’t have a ride? I’m sure someone has a seat. Don’t forget your camera!
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK THE CLUB CALENDAR FOR UPDATES
October 2016
ADOPT-A-RANCH
 Oct 8 at 8:30 AM. Meet at the southwest corner of Houghton & I-10.
 Run Leader: Rheal Tetreault (682-0273)
 Trail Rating: Not Given
 Destination: Deer Creek Ranch
We will make our way to Willcox and head north from there. When we get to the primitive camping area, we set up camp
and have lunch. If the rancher has any work for us, we will go out and do that. In the past we have moved rock to areas
that were eroding to help slow the flow of water. After the work we head back to camp and enjoy the evening. You don't
have to camp. The trip can be made in a day. We just prefer to do it in two. Bring your work gloves and camping gear if
staying overnight.
RED ROCK CANYON
 Oct 15 at 8:30 AM. Meet at the southwest corner of I-10 and Houghton.
 Trail Rating: 4.5 HARD
According to the run calendar as of 10/3, “More info to follow.” The meeting announcement indicated that the group
would be *leaving* the meeting point at 8:30 AM.
ASA4WDC LAND WORK RUN
 Oct 22 at 7:30 AM. Meet at the Bashas’ in Catalina (Oracle Road and Golder Ranch).
 Run Leader: Rheal Tetreault (682-0273)
 Trail Rating: Not Given.
 Destination: The ASA4WDC acreage near Florence
We will be starting some work on the ASA property. The first thing on our agenda is to remove the Teddy Bear Cholla
from the majority of the parcel. It will remain along the borders as a buffer. We will knock it down and make piles for a
later burn. We will need a few tractors, rakes, shovels and gloves.
November 2016
4 PEAKS CLEANUP AND ASA4WDC QUARTERLY
 Nov 5 at 7:30 AM. (Meeting location not specified)
 Run Leader: Rheal Tetreault (682-0273)
 Trail Rating: Not Given
 Destination: 4 Peaks area north of Phoenix
CopperState 4 Wheelers put together the 4 Peaks Cleanup every year. They start at 7:30, provide a lunch and do a couple of raffles. 4 Peaks is located north of the Phoenix Metro area along Highway 87 (toward Payson) about 10 miles
past Fountain Hills. The ASA Quarterly is on Sunday in the staging area for the cleanup.
RICE PEAK WORK RUN
 Nov 19 at 8:30 AM. Meet at the Bashas’ in Catalina (Oracle Road and Golder Ranch).
 Run Leader: Rheal Tetreault (682-0273)
 Trail Rating: 3
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Upcoming events (Cont’d.)
 Destination: Rice Peak
On our last work run here, we started a repair on the south entrance road. The fence was installed and some material
was put in the hole. We will continue to fill in the hole against the fence. Bring your lunch, work gloves, shovels and 5gallon buckets. I anticipate working for an hour or so; then we will continue on the road up to the peak and out the north
entrance.
POST-THANKSGIVING RUN
 Nov 25 (Time and location not specified)
 Run Leader: Bob Hval
 Trail Rating: Not Given
 Destination: Ironwood Forest National Monument
[Editor’s Note: This run is not yet on the club’s calendar. No additional information is available.]
December 2016
CHAROULEAU GAP WORK RUN
 Dec 17 at 8:30 AM. Meet at the Bashas’ in Catalina (Oracle Road and Golder Ranch).
 Run Leader: Rheal Tetreault (682-0273)
 Trail Rating: 4
 Destination: Charouleau Gap
As usual we have road work to do. Bring your gloves, 5-gallon buckets, shovels and wire cutters. Don't forget your lunch.
Expect to work on a repair for an hour or so, then we will continue on the road.
Have an idea for a run?
Do you have an idea but don’t want to lead a trip, or you don’t know the route? Don’t worry! Just contact a Board member with your ideas.
Please remember these trips usually are day trips which means to bring plenty of water.
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September 2016
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order 7 PM; gave Pledge of Allegiance.
Acceptance of August minutes moved, seconded, and
passed.
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October submission deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 2.
$20 to Land Use Fund
Website (Tim)
Land Use (Becky)
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Old Business
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Tucson Trail Riders of Southern Arizona working on a
MOU (memorandum of understanding) for a multi-use
group.
BLM wants to put signs in on the property in Florence
so people can find the property.
Also working with the Forest Service on a MOU to
keep trails open.
Went to AZ State Parks meeting, ASU doing a survey
on money spent when people use roads could be a
useful survey to help keep trails open.
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In Flagstaff at quarterly meeting, discussed adding
membership to the State Association.
Property work run at property in Florence on October
22nd, knock down cholla and make roads.
Adopt-A-Road (Rheal)
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Upcoming work runs in October (Deer Creek Ranch),
November (Rice Peak), and December (Charouleau
Gap).
See the Upcoming Runs section of the newsletter for details.
Guests
*** Welcome*** ☺ My apologies up front for any misspelling.
 Ray Morrison 85 4Runner; Internet
 Cruz (sp?) 04 Wrangler; Facebook
Membership (Tim)
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Membership is prorated. September is $13.32
1. Ask Tim
2. Ask Tim.
Participation Report (Kevin K. for Miles)
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Miles out of Town
Leader – Tim Naylor 47 points.
President’s Report (Kevin)

TDD coming up
Safety and Education (Kevin K. for Leo)

Tech inspections for TDD - Posted on Web site.
 Remember your State land permits.
Editor’s Report (Dave)
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Newsletter reports must be in by Sunday Night
TDD Run reports if possible
Not here for October Meeting
Trail Dust Days
New Business
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State Report (Rheal)
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TDD registration on website.
Trail Dust Days: Kevin F. made motion to spend more
than the $250 limit for trail days for raffle prizes, cake,
cookies etc. seconded by Rheal.
2016 Male & Female 4-Wheeler of the Year; 2016
Run of the Year—send nominations to Chris Richardson with an explanation of WHY this person or run
should be honored. This is NOT a popularity contest!
Run Reports
For details and photos, please check out the “Run Reports” section elsewhere in the newsletter.
 Larry gave report for Jim – Harshaw?
 Andy – Redington night run
 ? gave report for Phil – Moab
 Tim for Mike – pre-run for Tucson Wash.
Run Announcements
For details, see the “Upcoming Events” section of the
newsletter. Official runs must be posted on the calendar a
minimum of 4 days in advance.
 Trail Dust Days.
 Sept 30th through Oct 2nd.
 Thursday Sept 29th is a setup night.
 Friday Sept 30th is the first day of runs.
 Saturday Oct. 1st, runs, dinner and poker run.
 Sunday Oct 2nd is the raffle and clean up.
 Work Runs
 Deer Creek Ranch on October 8th. Houghton and
I10 8:30
 Rice Peak November 19th. 8:30 Golder Ranch
 Charouleau Gap December 17th. 8:30 Golder
Ranch.
 Post-Thanksgiving Day—Nov 25—Bob Hval
 Malcom, Tim, Larry and Rheal can put them on the
calendar.
Land use Donation

$72. Gonzo $20.
Raffle
No raffle.
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Participation Report
Hi from Bethany Beach, DE. Below is the PP report through Sat, 9/17 and the Redington Pass Night Run. We’ll be in El
Paso on the 27th thus not able to attend the meeting.
As always, if you find that your totals don’t agree with mine, please send me an email ([email protected]) with
what you believe needs to be changed. I’m still looking for your guess of the date when our YTD total participants will go
over 1000. We’re getting close….938 as of this report. So far I have just one entry! In order to conserve space I’ve only
included totals for those members who have earned points this year.
Summary for meeting:
Total meeting attendees
293
Total run participants-members 506
Total run participants-guests
242
Total run participants-all
748
Total runs/run leads
52
Total rescues
8
Total rescue participants
26
Total participants-all events
1067
Total vehicles on runs
587
2016 Tucson Rough Riders Participation Points Summary
Revised:
9/19/2016
Lname
Naylor
Narcus
Siskind
David
Molter
Fetherman
Sacio
Nelson
Collins
Archer
Richardson
Greven
Ray
Feldman
Dean
Tetrault
Cristia
Kennedy
O'Campo
Drenten
Nezelek
Parker
Ratzlaff
Fname
Tim
Larry
Paul
Phil
Jim
Stan
Andres
Dean
Mike
Steven
Chris
Erwin
Jill
Ken
Michael
Rheal
Robert
Kevin
Leo
Lon
Vaughn
Tom
Bill
Meetings
8
5
6
6
7
7
4
8
3
6
7
6
6
5
6
6
8
8
2
8
7
4
6
Runs
24
29
30
20
18
16
17
15
17
15
5
10
10
12
6
6
8
8
14
5
6
9
7
Run Lead
5
3
1
12
9
0
1
0
2
0
3
2
2
0
1
4
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Rescues
10
2
2
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
5
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
47
39
39
38
34
25
24
23
22
22
20
18
18
17
16
16
16
16
16
14
13
13
13
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Participation Report (Cont’d.)
Lname
Antle/Tetreault
Stites
Acuna
Hogan
Thilges
Wall
Woo
Bourgeois
Ambler
Hval
Leslie
Ulrich
Fitzgerald
Pitts
Overbey
Hockwitt
Mummert
Peterson
Long
Nepsa
Harrison
Seward
Webley
Larabee
Weigold
Whitlock
Bockwaldt
Hohmann
Knuckles
Levine
McDonald
Neeman
Williams
Young
Safarewitz
Cummins
Di Maria
Eve
Fabiano
Harford
Raya
Artery
Bozarth
Bunch
Di Maria
Grisillo
Singh
Taylor
Vaughn
Haire
Fname
Becky
James
Ruben
Bart
Nichole
Bob
Garry
Allen
Tom
Bob
Malcolm
Bill
Kevin
Mike
John
Mel
Steve
Dave
Bill
Kimberly
Rick
Stanley
Dave
Constance
Miles
Jim
Walter
Chris
Ben
Larry
Mike
Gadi
Mike
Santford
Mike
Barry
Mike
Rick
Gary
Brad
Mike
Dennis
Bob
David
Brandon
Joe
Manu
Ken
Gary
Patrick
Meetings
6
6
5
4
0
5
5
5
7
5
6
1
6
1
3
4
5
6
2
2
5
1
4
1
3
5
3
3
1
3
4
3
1
0
2
3
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
3
1
1
Runs
5
3
7
8
10
6
6
6
3
4
4
9
4
7
7
1
4
2
6
5
2
6
3
5
3
1
2
2
4
2
1
2
4
5
3
1
3
2
4
4
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
0
2
2
Run Lead
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rescues
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Participation Report (Cont’d.)
Lname
Bose
Cameron
Campion
Fearnow
Finstad
Hill
Johnson
King
Walters
Rauch
Batorson
Cugini
Gunn
Jernigan
Lubbers
Spurling
Yazicioglu
Beyer
Conrow
Fitzgerald
Ford
Franzen
Joy
Meyer
Purscelley
Rinehart
Wells
100
Fname
Tamal
Scotty
Mark
John
Paul
John
Bob
Loren
Sam
Jon
Steve
Greg
James
Dean
Ed
Justin
Tolga
Steve
Sherman
JD
Jeremy
Norman
Myron
Robert
Howard
Parks
Charles
MEM TOTAL
Meetings
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Runs
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Run Lead
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rescues
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
293
506
52
36
887
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Run Reports
Moab, Utah—and Side Trips (8/18-8/27 Phil David)
[Editor’s Note: Photos from individual runs follow this summary.]
During the 10 days the group was in the Moab area there were a total of 15 runs.
Thursday 8/17 – Nichole Thilges led a run with Mike Collins to Chicken Corners. They both noted that the
trail over Hurrah Pass seemed to be in good condition despite the rain that occurred early in the month.
Larry Narcus led a similar run on Sunday to Catacomb Rock and also noted the conditions were good.
Friday 8/19 – Phil David led 8 on a run from camp through the upper half of Kane Creek, this part of the trail is a 4 rating.
The lower half had been washed out and was impassible. Down a steep decent Phil took a line that dropped off a 4 foot
ledge hit a hole at the bottom of the ledge and laid the Jeep over on its right side. No major damage except for a bent
header bar in the roll bar assembly. He made it back to camp without incident.
Saturday 8/20 – Phil David led a group of 10 on the Poison Spider trail, rate this trail as a 4. The trail had several spots of
wet sand that made it interesting. Lockers were needed in many spots. All in the group decided to do the V-Notch at the
top of the trail, fun to watch several of the Jeeps get serious air. Great weather this day and plenty of sun.
Sunday 8/21 – Mike Collins led a group of 4 on the 4+ rated Pickle/Mashed Potatoes run. Mike was the only one to make
it up the first obstacle, The Pickle; the rest were strapped up. The next 2 challenges, Spicy Pickle and Jalapeno Pickle
were all made with a fine eye for the line. The group had lunch at the top, Mashed Potatoes area and continued back to
camp.
Sunday 8/21 – Phil David led a total of 3 Jeeps on Behind the Rocks. We came in the trail from the Pritchett Canyon side
and the first major obstacle was UP-Chuck which 2 of the Jeeps went down; the other Jeep took a multiple ledge route.
At the bottom we all decided to take that by-pass to High Dive rather than try to go up it. A very interesting trail with plenty of challenges.
Monday 8/22 – Phil led 9 Jeeps and 4 guests on the trip to Mesa Verde National Park just east of Cortez, Colorado. A
great day and beautiful weather. We all spent time at the visitors’ center and then most went on two of the guided tours
of the ruins. This is must-see for anyone interested in the history of the west and its Indian settlements. After the tours
we retreated to the hotel for the first real hot shower of the week and later enjoyed a great meal at one of the local restaurants.
Tuesday 8/23 – Phil led the group from Cortez to Telluride for the start of the Imogene Pass run. The drizzle started as
soon as we got to Telluride and started on the trail. The first half mile of the trail we encountered many hikers and some
cyclists. We noticed that many of the aspen trees on the way up had carvings and dates, some back to the mid-60s. As
we inched up the trail it got colder and we started to encounter snow. We stopped for lunch and brief break at the famous
Tom Boy mine, which at one time was the highest-elevation operating mine in the northern hemisphere. The mine closed
in the early 1920s after producing millions in gold, silver and other ores. We reached the summit about 1:00 (13081 feet)
and encountered blowing snow and very windy cold conditions. We made a quick exit towards Ouray and mines in the
Savage Basin area. We made a couple of stops to check out several old mines and then proceeded on to Ouray. Despite
the rain and cold at the summit everyone had a great time.
Wednesday 8/24 – Phil led the group towards the start of the Black Bear Pass trail. There is a gradual ascent up the
mountain to an elevation of about 12,000 feet over many switchbacks. The trail then descends down toward Telluride
which can be seen in the distance some 5,000 feet below. This part of the trail takes complete attention as there are
many tight switchbacks and one off-camber spot that leans you toward a 50’ drop into a rushing stream. Once through
the tight spots you can really enjoy the beauty of this historic ski/vacation town. Most of us stopped for a quick lunch and
headed back over the 130 miles to Moab. Put this one on your bucket list.
Thursday 8/25 – Mike Collins led 3 Jeeps on the 4.0 Gold Bar Rim trail. This is a scenic trail with plenty of obstacles that
ends at the overlook to highway 191; then the trail becomes the Gold Spike trail and leads to the Golden Crack. On the
return the waterfall obstacle was easily made after Mike found the perfect line. All enjoyed the run and the challenge.
Thursday 8/25 – Phil David led 3 Jeeps on the 4+ Rusty Nail Trail. We split off from Mike’s group at the intersection of
the 2 trails. This trail has a serious gatekeeper obstacle, actually 2, that if you make it you are somewhat committed. Phil
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Run Reports (Cont’d.)
made the first 2 obstacles and winched up a third to anchor for the other Jeeps. Andy Sacio pulled up the 3rd Jeep. We
all made it through the Wall with a little spotting and proceeded to the No Left Turn, which is exactly that, this is maximum test of articulation. A great run and we met up with Mike at the Golden Crack and followed his group back Golden
Spike and Gold Bar Rim.
Friday 8/26 – Phil led Andy Sacio and Leo O’Campo on another shot at Behind the Rocks. This time we would have
gone down the famous High Dive but again decided to bypass it. Andy and Leo made quick work out of Up-Chuck after
they found the right line. We proceeded to Hummer Hill and after getting lost for a while we found the infamous White
Knuckle Hill. The last obstacle before White Knuckle commits you to the beast, so we decided to walk it. A 7-foot vertical
drop was more than any of us wanted to deal with so we left with tails between our legs to camp and called it a day.
Friday 8/26 – Paul Siskind led the 4+ Moab Rim trail. This is a must if wheeling in Moab. All made it up Devils Crack with
a little effort and some help. The Z Turn presents a challenge but all found the line both going and coming with no incidents. At the top the group stopped for a scenic view of Moab before making the return trip down.
Saturday 8/27 – Nichole Thilges led the Top of The World Trail. This is a scenic trail that requires clearance and 1 locker.
It is a short but challenging trail with some of the best views of Moab and the surrounding area.
Larry Narcus led 2 runs on Saturday and Sunday. He and his group visited Shaffer Canyon, Gemini Bridges and the Hurrah Pass/Catacomb Rock area off the Kane Creek trail.
General Photos of the trip, courtesy of Andy Sacio and Paul Siskind:
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Photos of Hurrah Pass to Catacomb Rock, courtesy of Mike Safarewitz (Trail
leader: Larry Narcus):
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Photos of Shafer Trail and Gemini Bridges, courtesy of Mike Safarewitz (Trail
leader: Larry Narcus):
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Run Reports (Cont’d.)
Guajolote Flat & Soldier Basin (9/17 Jim Molter)
Saturday morning (Sept. 17) at 8:30, nine vehicles left the Longhorn Grill parking lot and headed south.
We were heading to the trail head to Guajolote Flat which is on FR4695 off of Duquesne Road. After a
short distance we stopped to air down. The
trip up to the flat passes the Four Metals
Mine on a steep rocky switchback road. Arriving at the top we crossed the flat passing
the Paymaster Mine on our way down to Harshaw Road.
Knowing there was not a good lunch spot in Soldier Basin,
we drove to Harshaw Cemetery and had lunch under a
large Sycamore Tree.
After lunch we backtracked to FR4698 and headed up into
Soldier Basin. We first stopped at the stone line cabin then
to the remains of the stone ranch house. We returned to
Harshaw Road and started toward Patagonia. At Flux Canyon Road some of the group decided to take that road back
to Highway 82 and home. A mining company is doing a lot
of test drilling along the canyon road and it wasn't long before we were stopped by a security guard who told us the
road was closed to the public and the gate was locked in the direction we were heading. Yet another road closed to the
public by the mining companies. All in all a great day of wheeling.
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Run Reports (Cont’d.)
Redington Pass Night Run (9/17 Andy Sacio)
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Changing a Flat Made Easier
Article and Photos by Paul Siskind
Sooner or later we all experience flat tires
out on the trail. On stock vehicles the tire
and wheel is not too heavy, but on modified
vehicles with 35" or 37" tires (or larger) they
can be darn heavy. My 35" wheels with
beadlocks can be hard to lift onto the spare
rack even with a helper. If you wheel alone
or without help to lift the flat tire back up, I
have a little trick that can make it easier. I
found a tri-fold ATV ramp at Harbor Freight
that folds flat and allows you to roll the
wheel up to bumper height, then spin the tire
90 degrees and shove it onto the lugs. It
also works to remove the tire from the rack if
necessary. The ramp also works for loading
a dirt bike or ATV if you buy 2.
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Club Officers
Member Anniversaries
Board of Directors
September
President
Kevin Kennedy
[email protected]
Jim & Mary Molter
Steve Mummert
Parks Rinehart
Dave Webley & Sharen Harris
Vice President
Kevin Fitzgerald
[email protected]
Treasurer
Malcolm Leslie
[email protected]
Secretary
Lon Drenten
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ASA4WDC Delegate
Becky Antle
[email protected]
ASA4WDC Delegate
Rheal Tetreault
[email protected]
Non-BoD Positions
Editor
Dave Peterson
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Historian
Tim Naylor
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Membership
Tim Naylor
[email protected]
Webmaster
Tim Naylor
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Rescue Patrol
Mel Hockwitt
[email protected]
September 2016
2015
2015
2001
2015
October
Steve & Hiromi Beyer
Erwin & Jeannie Greven
Kevin Kennedy
Larry Levine & Minette Goldsmith
Andres & Gayle Sacio
Charles Wells (Honorary)
1995
2013
2010
2014
2013
2011
Congratulations to Parks Rinehart on his 15th anniversary with the club!
Note: If your anniversary date is incorrect, please let
Tim Naylor know so he can correct our records.
The Rough Rider
18
September 2016
Editor’s Corner
I noted last time that September might be a quiet month—it turned out not so quiet, after all. Two of our club m\embers
led non-Trail Dust Days-related runs; you can see photos and write-ups elsewhere in this issue. Also in the “Run Reports” section, you’ll find a lot of great photos from the trip to Moab and Colorado back in August. I hope you enjoy them!
If you want more, go to “The Photo Gallery” on the club’s website and look at Albums 158, 159 and 161 for Moab & Colorado, and Albums 162 & 163 for the local runs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It’s time to think about the 2016 Male and Female 4-Wheeler of the Year, and the 2016 Run of the
Year. If you have suggestions for any or all of these categories, please send it/them to Chris Richardson (email:
[email protected]). THIS IS NOT A POPULARITY CONTEST, so please include your reason for the nomination!
Why do you believe this person / run should be honored?
Be prepared for a HUGE October issue! Trail Dust Days will be prominently featured! Congratulations to all the award
winners and to the winners of the FOUR major prizes! Kevin Fitzgerald outdid himself this year and I congratulate him on
a job well done! THANK YOU, Kevin!
I won’t be at the October meeting due to international travel. As a result, y’all get an extension of the submission deadline for items to be included in the October newsletter. Please have everything in by November 2; I’ll begin work on the
October issue on November 3.
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JeepMonster progress: Nothing new this month. I have had to take a break to focus on other responsibilities. (Follow
along at “From The Ground Up” (gonzodave001.wordpress.com)).