Dec 2014 Newsletter
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Dec 2014 Newsletter
Dec 2014 Low Range Ramblin’ a publication of: Inland Empire 4 Wheelrs In this issue: Roundup & Membership President’s Corner Nov Minutes Calendar & Upcoming Events Safety Trip Reports Pictures WHO IS IE4W? The Inland Empire 4 Wheelrs is a family oriented 4x4 club formed for the enjoyment and preservation of 4 wheeling. We consist mainly of short wheelbase vehicles such as Jeeps, Toyotas, Suzuki’s although we do get an occasional long wheelbase vehicle. If you have one of these, expect to go some places where you could possibly sustain body damage. We have monthly club runs that take us from the deserts to the mountains. We could easily end up in the snow, rocks, or sand. As a club, we are dedicated to the preservation of our public lands and our family sport. We welcome new members to join us! Dec 2014 IE4W ROUNDUP The IE4W Roundup is held the 2nd Tues. of Come meet new friends! Bring your 4X4 ! each month from 6-9 PM, at: All Four Wheelers welcome, Old Timers and Graziano's Pizza Restaurant New. Bring the family for dinner & enjoy it with new friends. Find out where to go Four 1080 E Washington St. Wheeling! Learn the newest tricks of Four Colton, CA 92324 Wheeling. Check out Radical videos & vehicles. Vehicle Safety advice available. (909) 824-2770 Come Play On Our RTI Ramp! The articulation ramp is a great tool for Odd Numbered Months are the IE4W Social checking the effect of modifications you Event. Locations Change. Please see the have made to your vehicle. For example, it club calendar for details. can be used to check brake line length, if your shocks are the correct length for your lift, etc. From the North, take the Washington Street exit off the Southbound 215 freeway and turn left at the light. From the South, take the Washington Street exit and make two left turns over the freeway. Graziano’s is located on the left between McDonald’s and Del Taco. IE4W WANTS YOU... TO BECOME A MEMBER!! The Inland Empire Four Wheelers welcome all guests to participate in club functions such as runs, business meetings, Roundups, and social gatherings. However, we would also like to welcome in our guests as full time members. As an IE4W member, you will enjoy certain benefits, just to name a few; you will be allowed to purchase plaques to display on your vehicle, you will be allowed full voting rights for bylaw changes and board of directors elections and look toward some new fun members benefits in the coming months as our membership committee builds new ideas. The followings are the requirements set forth by the IE4W bylaws for membership requirement: Each prospective member must be 18 years or older, hold a valid driver's license, be the registered owner of a 4x4 vehicle, have the minimum CA insurance coverage, have their vehicle safety inspected, and attend 6 business meeting and drive his or her vehicle in at least 6 official runs (1 being an overnight run and 1 Adopt-A-Trail work trip) within a 12 month period. An official club run consists of 2 or more club members (with the exception of monthly club Runs). Each new member must sign the club's Assumption of Risk Waiver and will pay an annual $69.00 fee which is used for land use and club events. Each year new land disputes surface and every off-highway recreationalist is beckoned to help support the fight. So, not only will your lE4W membership be a fun, fellowship filled experience, you will also be supporting your right to enjoy off-highway recreational areas for years to come. IE4W Club Website: Http://www.ie4w.com Webmaster: Steve Owen 2 Dec 2014 President’s Corner by Loren Campbell Being in the middle of the holidays gives us no better time to be grateful for the blessings we have and the lessons we've learned over the past year. I think back about the friendships I've gained in the club, and through the club, and I'm grateful. I think back about the work we did on adopt a trail runs, the benefits of that work, and when I remember how much fun we had, I'm very grateful. Reflecting back on the success of Forest Fest this year, and knowing we made a meaningful difference in assisting the organizations important to us makes me realize how lucky I am, and makes me feel grateful. This is the beginning of the Holiday Season, and one of my favorite stories is that of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. They are all important; the past is vital for teaching us lessons about what we value most. Being in the present is where we live, that's where our values are tested and our friendships flourish. Focus on the Future is vital because those are the dreams so important in determining the actions required to realize them. Join me in learning from the past, living today, and dreaming about the future during these Holidays. Loren The Yucaipa Valley Lions Club 60th Annual Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 13th and the IE4W has again been invited to join the festivities. It's a good time, small town parade and the crowds love it when we "stack" all the way down the parade route. This year's theme is "60 Years of Christmas Fun". We decorate our rigs for the holidays and have a great time! Christmas music is encouraged! Participation in the parade is one of the few "Members only" events during the year, but all family and guests are welcome to attend the breakfast at our house and watch the parade, then come back to the house for the un-decorating party. Jim and I will again hold a rig decorating breakfast at our home beginning at 8:00 AM. For those who haven't participated or been to our house yet, we are one block away from the parade route at 34228 Avenue E, Yucaipa (92399). We have a pretty large backyard and can squeeze everybody in. Jim will be making his famous breakfast burritos, and there will be other breakfast options available, an update to follow closer to the event. Check-in time at the parade route is between 9:30 and 11:00 and the parade starts at noon, rain or shine. We will ask for RSVP's closer to the event. Happy Holidays!!! Call me with any questions you may have @ 909-841--9689. Jim and Sue 3 Dec 2014 Board of Directors IE4W Business Meeting – November 6th, 2014 Open Meeting – Called to Order by President Loren Campbell at Grand Terrace Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ken Ehlers. The secretary’s minutes were approved for the October 2014 meeting as published online, on the website and in Low Range Ramblin’. President Loren Campbell [email protected] Past President Randy Stockberger [email protected] Vice President Sue Sloan [email protected] Secretary Kris Yaryan [email protected] Treasurer Mike Moore [email protected] Membership Chair Barbara Bongiorno [email protected] Hospitality Char Hart [email protected] Newsletter Teri Patterson [email protected] Big Bear Forest Fest Chair Mike Moore [email protected] Historian Tim Kemp [email protected] Round Up Bill Henry [email protected] Adopt A Trail Jim Sloan, Jim Miller [email protected] Merchandise Report –Peggy Ogaz - Absent Environmental Affairs Loren Campbell [email protected] Membership – Barbara Bongiorno present – She has new member packets available. Please remember to get your meeting and run attendance signed off on your membership application. Safety Jerry Burgess [email protected] Forest Fest – Mike Moore present – The permit application is no longer available online. The new process mandates a meeting is held, and then the applicable permit application will be provided. Mike will make an appointment for the meeting. Web Site Administration Steve Owen [email protected] Hospitality Report –Craig Hart present. Public Relations Barbara Bongiorno Round-Up Report – Bill Henry present – RU is Tuesday, November 13th at 6:00pm at Graziano’s Pizza. The ramp will be there. Redlands Motorsports will sponsor the game. Club Merchandise Peggy Ogaz [email protected] Beginning in 2015, the traditional round-up, at Graziano’s Pizza, will be held only on even months. In the odd months, the club will have a social activity. Rick Clay will host a miniature golf tournament on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Fiesta Village in Colton. The time will be posted on the website at a later date. Sheriff George Biddlecombe [email protected] Trail Boss Jim Sloan [email protected] The guests in attendance were as follows: Rick Bremmer of Redlands, David Carter of Yucaipa, Todd and Tama Eves of Oak Hills, Curt Harmon of Riverside, Bryan Harris of Oak Hills, Kristian Lee of Fontana, Christopher McConkey of Riverside, Steve Santa of San Dimas, Scott Schoby of Norco, Dan and Barbara Smith of Banning, Tait Stevens of Loma Linda, Todd Vargason of Rancho Cucamonga, and special guest Kim Carpenter of CORVA and FAST-aid. Randy Stockberger led the club in a prayer for Larry McRae. Reports Treasurers Report - Mike Moore present – The club started October with $33,420.01. During the past month income was $304.00 and expenditures were $683.32. The club ended the month with $33,040.69. Income included merchandise sales $160.00, fines $8.00, and raffle $136.00. Expenditures included Trailer Storage $300 and the usual bills for monthly expenses. New bills were presented. VP Report – Sue Sloan present– The forest service is conducting tree removal via helicopter in the Big Bear area. Please be respectful of their efforts and stay clear of the area while the work is in progress. Land Use – Sue Sloan present– On October 10, 2014 President Obama designated the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument, setting aside 346,177 acres, approximately 540 square miles, of national forest as a recreational area. Public Relations - Loren spoke about the donation process and ongoing challenges. AAT raised $5,500 match for a total of $7,500. CORVA raised $4,495 in matching funds for a total of $6,695 in match plus $1,000 for Ocotillo. The total IE4W donations are $8,000 with a match to date of $12,995 bringing the total donations to $20,995. Mike Ortega was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his contributions to Forest Fest by managing the Forest Fest Facebook page. The sign-in sheets were started around. 4 Dec 2014 AAT Report – Jim Miller present – Please remember to turn in your AAT hours to Jim Miller. There are prizes awarded to individuals for their hours contributed, so keep track of your personal hours to take advantage of that. Upcoming Club Runs – Events November 7-9 November 9 November 23 Thanksgiving Wknd Thanksgiving Wknd December 6 December 7 December 13 December 14 December 26 January 10 February 14-16 Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers Hump & Bump -Tom Thompson Aftershock – Tim Kemp AAT work trip – Jim Miller Parker, AZ. – TBD Lucerne – Hammers – Justin Burke IE4W Christmas Party Jerry Rogers memorial run Yucaipa Christmas Parade – Jim and Sue Sloan Maldonado’s Christmas cookie party New Year’s run -Truckhaven – Jim and Sue Sloan CORVA Truckhaven Challenge Calico - Bob Peterson Website Report – Steve Owen -Steve Owen has agreed to continue as Webmaster. Please send trip reports, pictures and anything for the website to his personal e-mail address. [email protected] Newsletter Report – Teri Patterson present – Please carbon copy Teri on the trip reports, pictures etc. that are sent to Steve Owen. [email protected] Scholarship – Mallory Jordon absent. Safety - Jerry Burgess present – Prospective club members, please see Jerry when you are prepared to have your vehicle inspection prior to membership vote. Jerry reminded us to focus on driving while on the trail and avoid distractions. Historical Report – Tim Kemp present – In 1966 the November meeting was held at the Security First National Bank, the bank balance was $110.48, and a decision was made to use flag numbers 1 thru 20 for distribution of monthly club raffles. The Christmas party was to be held at the club presidents home. 1971; the club discussed the purchase a porta-potty for club events, no one wanted to be the “potty monitor” so the motion was quashed. It was decided that a safety committee would be formed. 1981; the November meeting had 8 members and four guests present and a bank balance of $557.18. The club Thanksgiving run was to be held in Glamis and a sign-up sheet was circulated. It was decided that participants would be charged $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for ages 5-12 and $1.00 ages 5 and under. 2003; Richard Rodgers, Paul Friedt and Carl Lhamon attended the meeting as guests. Roll call was called by Mike Moore. The bank balance was $1,450.64. The Christmas party was to be held at the Rancheros. Purchase of the club trailer was approved for an amount of $3,729.00. John and Cindy Maldonado were approved for club membership. Break – Neal Stratton and Meghann Aynsley brought the snacks. Morgan and Laura Hertel will bring snacks next month. New Business –Morgan Hertel discussed the importance of ham radios for off roaders. The club showed interest in setting up a two day class in January 2015. Randy Stockberger will be putting together a Rescue Recovery Team phone/email chain, and is currently in the research phase of this project. Rick clay is going to get details from the Riverside County Sheriff Search and Rescue in order to coordinate efforts with Randy. George Biddlecombe informed the club that the Wheeling for the wounded project came to a close. There is another option for the club to continue to help the wounded veterans by way of the 4 Wheel to Heal organization. George will complete the application for our club to be part of that project. Sheriff’s Report – George Biddlecombe present –Colors; Jim Miller; Loren Campbell for late start of the meeting, and for losing the GPS track on the Table Mesa run; Todd Eves for forgetting to introduce his wife; Joe Martinez for incorrectly correcting the President; Tim Kemp phone; Randy Stockberger for getting too far ahead of everyone else on Table Mesa run; George Stauber blown trailer tire; Todd “Vargy” Varguson strap; Kevin Rice showing off (double fine); John Harding for scaring Audrey and flop; John Letzkus for not explaining what “Ming driving” is all about. Several other fines were issued. Raffle – The raffle prizes were provided by Joe Muhs. Next month will be Joe Martinez. Submitted by Kris Yaryan, IE4W Secretary Sheriff - $9 Raffle - $107 Merchandise - $207 46 Memberships represented 13 Guests October runs – There were a total of 8 club runs in October. 5 Dec 2014 DECEMBER 2014 Sunday Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday Thursday 3 4 Friday 5 Saturday 6 IE4W Xmas Party Kris Yaryan Matthew Goldberg Tom & Sherie Thomson 7 8 9 Round-Up Richard & Cathy Rodgers 10 11 12 13 Jerry Rogers Memorial Run Yucaipa Xmas Parade Larry & Anita Peterson 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cookie Party @ Maldonados Laura Gervais Bobby Biddlecombe Camile Rubio Tiffany Biddlecombe Georgie Biddlecombe 21 22 23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 Truckhaven 27 Truckhaven Rick & Kathleen Steve & Wende Owen 28 Truckhaven 29 Truckhaven 30 Truckhaven 31 New Year's Eve Ventriglia Truckenhaven Truckenhaven Truckhaven Truckhaven Joe Muhs Steven Soliz Upcoming Events New Year’s at Truckhaven Jan 1st Corva Truckhaven Jan 17th Miniature Golf Jan 24 Club Run (Evan) Feb 13-15 Calico Run March 6-8 Tierra Del Sol **NOTE FROM EDITOR: Please send any information, trail reports and pictures to the editor @ [email protected] or your can send directly to me @ [email protected] . This is the only way to make your Newsletters thrive. 6 Dec 2014 Truth or Consequences? by Jerry Burgress An “axiom” is a word that is derived from the Greek axíōma (ἀξίωµα) 'that which is thought worthy or fit' or 'that which commends itself as evident. In the light of safety, these axioms are related to IE4W and our adventures. Think of these and how they relate to off-road driving, then seek the wisdom of the saying. “A rolling stone gathers no moss”, “A chain is no stronger than its weakest link”, “Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim”, “Easier said than done”, “Every man has his faults”, “Experience is the best teacher”, “Experience is the mother of wisdom”, “Failure teaches success”, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”, “He who hesitates is lost”, “It is best to be on the safe side”, “Live and learn”, “Look before you Leap”, “Patience is a virtue”, “Practice makes perfect”, “Seeing is believing”, “The best go first”, “There is more than one way to skin a cat”, “Where there's a will there's a way”, “You can't win them all”, - - “Better be safe than sorry”. An instructor –Gordon Graham taught me “If it’s Predictable, it’s Preventable”. So, in the light of this, I want you to truly think of what “COULD” happen if you were to do something = BEFORE you do it. Standing behind a climbing vehicle, “could” throw a rock from the spinning tire, or even break and roll backwards before you can move away. DO YOU want to be that close? Standing in front of a climbing vehicle may be just as bad “IF” the driver were to step on the gas believing it to be the brake pedal and the vehicle is lurching out of control. Do you want to be that close now? When something bad happens, we always think back and wonder how we missed the warning signs, about the times we remember when it’s happened before, how “History repeats itself.” How we wish for a second chance to do it again, right. We see now how axioms were born from experiences in history from events that were evident. What I want each of you to consider, before making a decision, before making a move, while running a trail or watching someone else on the trail is this: Am I about to do something that might have consequences, and am I willing to accept those consequences? The truth may be found in an axiom. Please think ahead of what COULD or MIGHT happen IF, and then make your decision on the safe side, for all involved. Please be safe and responsible. 7 Dec 2014 11 16 8:30 am Cool and Clear. A great morning. 10 rigs to start 2n17x. Members; Kevin Rice Leader, Joe Muhs Tailgunner, George and Kay Stauber, Matt and Sue Martel, Cindy and Debbie Coffin, Tim Glider, Sharla Traylor, Tiffany Traylor, Bo Parham, Todd Farrell. Guests; Todd Eves, Steve Murry, Matt Sair, Randy Eves, Andrew Bird. Tim Parker Started up the gate of 2n17x about 8:35 no problem. about 1.5 miles in Coffins brake pedal went to the floor.When I got back Bo had found the leak. Right front brake line broken at the frame bracket. We crimped off the line with vise grips and tied it to the shock. I only had 1 can of brake fluid, so we filled it but could not bleed it. running on 3 brakes we went on. At the hill climb, I made my 3 tries but didn't make it.We all went around and onto the end of the trail.Coffins and 3 others went right back to the parking lot.6 of us went left to hyw173. Aired up, and drove to Gold Mountain. Steve had to go, so 5 of us started up gold at about 1.30. At the step up I stopped with 3 Jeeps,one had a broken axle.They said they were ok and someone had gone for parts.All of our group made it up without a spot! Outstanding! Made little JB and to the Gate of JB at 2:45 3 Jeep looking at it but said they won't go. I went up the gate with Todd right behind me.We went back to spot. A little help and spotting everyone got through. Tim's first time up JB. Great job. Continuing on with some spotting in a few places. No winching or straps.Over the top and down to the end gate. Out the end gate at 4:15 Out to the pavement at 4:35 Aired up before dark! Said our good byes and headed out. 8 Dec 2014 pictures of the snow run on Holcomb creek, Parker ~ President’s Choice Report Members Present Randy Stockberger. (Trail Leader) Jim &Teri Patterson Ken & Cindy Ehlers & Kids Scott & Monique Chadwick Rick & Tammy Clay Dick Gervais (Tail-gunner) Chaun & Dani Goldberg Steve & Wende Owen Guest Present Jeffery & Nora Rebel Off-Road We left camp early Friday Morning to a beautiful Arizona Sky and headed to my favorite trail, President's Choice. There is an "Optional" entrance that several members haven't tried yet so I thought now would be a good time. Shortly after we put our rigs into 4-Wheel Low Teri was already cussing me out as she wound her brand new JK Unlimited through the very narrow and tight "S" turns and down several tall ledges just missing that bright red paint by 1/2". Whew, I dodged a bullet on that one. Everyone followed Teri's line and squeaked by without damage. Shortly after we got into the trail we came upon "Larry Long's" turn, named for Larry's flop several years back. Each of us made it down the hard left turn without incident by Richard Mordoff until it was our fearless tail gunner's turn. Dick's Samurai landed his front tires down and his rear two tires immediately jumped up and right at the last second Dick hit the gas and did a front tire stand for several feet before the rear tires landed safely on solid ground. The next obstacle is the super "S" turn and since Jim was already spotting Teri up as I was walking back I let him continue. Next up was Rick in the super modified 4-West JK and no matter what line Jim put Rick on he would slip off. After several attempts and a very tired and frustrated Jim finally got Rick up to a point we could attach a winch. Apparently Rick's JK was having ABS problems and he couldn't control tire spin which cause the JK to break the line. Due to time restraints, (The desert Bar was about to open) we opted out of the middle loop and headed right for the launching pad. Each drove up unassisted with the exception of the Samurai which only needed a safety strap to keep his front end down and Ken Ehlers who took the buggy line with the help of a winch to hold the front end down, but the drive up was all Ken! It was a great day with friends, no breakage or damage just awesome wheeling!! Randy Stockberger 9 Dec 2014 Parker 2014 Trail Reports – Jerry Burgess Saturday run on 22 Nov. 2014, starting at Copper Basin Sand Dune BLM Staging area – CA side. Jerry & Kathy Burgess leading, with Bob and Kris Yaryan. We explored and challenged many of the trails within the BLM area that were posted for use by our vehicle type. We drove through the southern hills and up Copper Basin Wash to the waterfalls and swimming pond. After a short visit, we did some trail work on overgrown plants hanging into the trail and then made our way back into the BLM area where we climbed the sand dunes and looped back to the staging area. Run time = 5+ hours. Great exploration run, nothing broken or injured. Wednesday run on 26 Nov. 2014 starting at Copper Basin Sand Dune BLM Staging area – CA side. Jerry & Kathy Burgess leading, Terry & Bonnie McNeill, Chaun & Dani Goldberg, Scott & Monique Chawick, Rick & Tammy Clay. 5 different Jeeps, all 5 with spouses. We drove from the staging area into the foothills along BLM trails, through sand dunes, and up a very wet Copper Basin Wash to the waterfalls and swimming hole. After a short break, we climbed a nice 3 ft rock waterfall and traversed MWD and BLM areas along marked trails for some great views. We passed by JB's Revenge and descended near Snakebite where we ended the run 4 hours after beginning at the Parker Strip BLM area. No damages or injuries. Thursday run on 27 Nov. 2014, after dinner night run. Beginning at La Paz Campground – AZ. Jerry & Kathy Burgess leading, Chaun & Dani Goldberg, with guests Philip, Nora and son Andrew. 4 Jeeps total. We headed up Cienega Springs Rd toward the Desert Bar, and turned off at Gray Eagle Mine Rd. We ascended a mining road behind the desert bar to the Eagles Nest Mine for a beautiful sunset. We witnessed the scary deep mine shaft, checked out some stone wall structures, broke out flashlights to collect some ore samples before we descended the mine road to continue northerly on the Gray Eagle Mine Rd for the night run. Everyone did well in our night driving along the roads with out incident. We exited the trail at the gas station and returned to camp via Hwy 95. No damages or injuries. Friday run on 28 Nov. 2014, an exploration / break-in run for the new McNeill JK. Jerry & Kathy Burgess leading, Terry & Bonnie McNeill with Chris and Donna, Chaun & Dani Goldberg. We started at La Paz Campground and headed over Parker Dam then out 10 miles to investigate Black Meadow Landing located on Lake Havasu's western shore. The landing is on BLM land, and after being granted a 30 min visitor pass, we made 1 round and saw all we wanted in 10 mins. We crossed back to AZ and down Hwy 95 to the Gray Eagle Mine Rd beginning at the gas station. The new JK climbed well up the first obstacle and we were off. We stopped for lunch mid way and had time to collect some Calcite mineral samples. Back on the trail, we headed up and over the pass behind some slower side-by-sides, reached the Gray Eagle Mine , turned up a mine tailing, drove past a couple mines, swung by the cyanide ponds before heading towards the Desert Bar where we ended the run after reaching Cienega Springs Rd. No damage or injuries. Saturday run on 29 Nov. 2014. Our last run starting in La Paz Campground with Jerry & Kathy Burgess leading, with Dick and Laura Gervais. We headed to the Bill Williams River trail and followed it to the locked gates about 4 miles in. We returned to Hwy 95, headed south to investigate BLM trail BW377 which runs east from Hwy 95 into the foothills just south of Parker Dam. After a short couple miles, we found it looped back to 95 without significant challenges. We headed over the Parker Dam and headed west toward Havasu Palms. This route took us to the Dynamite Canyon trail (Whipple Wash) where we spent some considerable time exploring. We found spectacular canyon features, and a cave challenge near a geocache. We completed the challenge, and then completed the loop trail. Once on the paved road, we were quickly drawn to one final dirt road and up to a copper mine at sunset. We completed the run at Strokes for dinner. Damages = During the last week, I had suffered a sidewall cut that didn't seem to be a problem, but parking in the right place today, I heard the tire hissing air. Tire plug kit solved the problem. No injuries. 10 Dec 2014 PARKER 2014 11 Oct 2014 Big Bear Forest Fest Platinum Sponsors We Thank You for Your Support! The Inland Empire Four Wheelrs meet the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Grand Terrace Community Center on the corner of Barton Road and Vivienda, Grand Terrace, CA. From the north on 215, get off at Barton Road (south of I-10) and make a left on Barton. The Community Center will be on the left side of the road as you approach Vivienda. From the south (north of Hwy 60) on 215, get off at Barton Road exit to the right and turn left on Vivienda after the signal light. 12
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