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September 2014 Volume 22, Number 9
Upcoming Club Runs (1-5 rating)
Check the Havasu 4 Wheelers Website for updates on runs
www.havasu4wheelers.org
Green River, UT ……….…………..…….......... Sept. 15th—19th See Web Site for details, Willie Williams
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 ……………………….………........... Sept. 18th 12:30pm, Barley Brothers, 1425 McCulloch N, Diana Delk
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………………........... Sept. 22nd 9:00am, Genealogy Library, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………………………...…..... Sept. 22nd 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, John Strong
Cooks Night Out ………………………………............ Sept. 23rd 5:00pm, Elks Lodge, 3532 McCulloch, Rodger & Diana Delk
H4W Membership Meeting ………………………… Sept. 25th 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, John strong
P resident’s Message As I write this, temperatures are
triple digit in Lake Havasu.
Wisconsin has a high of 75 today with Lake
Michigan a foot higher than last year. Soon the
Midwest temperatures will fall and the temperatures
will be mild in the desert so it's time to get your jeeps
ready. This is H4W's way of saying to get your maps
dusted off and go out into the wilds of Western
Arizona for another adventure with your friends .
For those who are trail bosses it's time to look at
our updated run procedure. If there are any questions
contact Gary Wiskus or attend a trail boss meeting. A
big thanks to Bob Scholl who has been working on our
Runs Inventory with the BLM. It is time to start
planning for all our volunteers for the H4W's such as
Desert Clean up, High Way clean up, Adopt a
Rancher, Garage Rummage Sale, Awards Banquet ,
Mine Fencing , PLC, BLM Projects, Jeep Runs, Social
Functions and etc. .
When you talk to your friends take some time to tell
them all the things the H4W's do to keep our trails
open. If you get the time, please review your personal
data and update your e-mail, phone number or other
changes with Janet Drew.
So thanks to all that will lend a helping hand . See ya
in September!
Happy trails to you, John
Trail Talk - 2 - September 2014
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
extinguisher 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.
Cont. from page 1
Future Happen’ns
October 2014
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………..…….......... Oct. 20th 9:00am, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..…….......... Oct. 20th 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………..…….. Oct. 23rd 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
November 2014
Turkey Roast ……...………..……............................. Nov. 15th SARA Park Rodeo Grounds, Jim & Joanne Malara
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………..…….......... Nov. 17th 9:00am, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..……......... Nov. 17th 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………..…….. Nov. 20th 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
December 2014
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………..…….......... Dec. 15th 9:00am, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..…….......... Dec. 15th 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………..…….. Dec. 18th 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
January 2015
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………..…….......... Jan. 19th 9:00am, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..…….......... Jan. 19th 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………..…….. Jan. 22nd 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
February 2015
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………..…….......... Feb. 23rd 9:00am, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..……......... Feb. 23rd 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………..…….. Feb. 26th 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
March 2015
Trail Boss Meeting ……………………..……......... Mar. 23rd 9:00am, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, Gary Wiskus
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..……........ Mar. 23rd 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………….….. Mar. 26th 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
April 2015
H4W Board Meeting …………….……..……........ Apr. 20th 4:00pm, Genealogy Library, 2126 N. McCulloch, John Strong
H4W Membership Meeting ………………….….. Apr. 23rd 7:00pm, Realtor’s Hall, 2293 Swanson Ave., John Strong
Trail Talk - 3 - September 2014
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!
“Sunshine”
If you know of anyone in the club who might
need some cheering up,
please contact Trish Reister at
She will be happy to send cards
on behalf of the entire
Havasu 4 Wheelers membership.
From the Magnaflow facebook page
Trail Talk - 4 - September 2014
“Rocky Mountain Hi” We know what Willie Williams, Janet Drew,
Diana Bullard, Chris Myers, Connie Lind and friends were doing this summer in Colorado...
Send your summer photos and
stories to Bob & Wanda Scholl
by Sept. 20th for the October
Newsletter.
Jim Liston and
Trish Reisner are
recovering from
summer surgeries, so
they will be ready to
hit the trails this fall.
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Trail Talk - 5 - September 2014
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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!
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Like a good neighbor,
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ALEX ROSS Agent, H4W Member
Supply Ross & Marlene
Hobday
H4W MEMBERS
Since 1981
Trail Talk - 6 - September 2014
Thursday, September 18th
12:30pm
Barley Bros. Resturant & Brewery
1425 McCulloch Blvd. N.
Call or email Diana Delk if you plan to
attend. Tuesday, September 23rd
(If you are not an Elk member, Rodger Delk will be
at the door to sign you in).
Call or email Rodger or Diana Delk if
you plan to attend
Join us for
Hamburger
Night
at the Elks
Lodge,
3532
McCulloch
Blvd.
Trail Talk - 7 - September 2014
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Visit our Web Site for our full schedule
Trail Talk - 8 - September 2014
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Jody & Holly Christensen
Serving Havasu Since 1995 ● Licensed & Insured
POOL & SPA ● SERVICE & REPAIR
Just looking out for the ladies…
Tom Bunnell is taking orders.
Trail Talk - 9 - September 2014
Red Mountain Mining Area August 18th, 2014—Ouray, CO.
Jim Bowen, Trail Boss
Switzerland of America Photos By: Willie Williams
Photo below, Brooklyn Mine
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 can-
not 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.
Automatic External Defibrillator
I f you want to carry one of the club’s
Automatic External Defibrillators
(AED’s) on a run, please contact
Brian Springer and make arrangements
to check one out before your run.
Thanks, Gary Wiskus, Run Chairman
Trail Talk - 10 - September 2014
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, mail (Wanda Scholl, 3750
Totem Drive, LHC, AZ 86406) or bring
to the September or October meeting.
I will return all pictures as soon as I have scanned them.
Imogene Pass August 20, 2014—Ouray, CO.
A high threat of rain didn’t stop us from making a
trip into the mountains. We headed to Ouray
and started up the Yankee Boy trail where we
saw the remains of the Camp Bird mining, town of
Sneffels and the Revenue Mine. As we headed up the
Governor Pass trail we were greeted with a trail closed
sign, so the plan changed and after doing a ring around
Camp Bird we did Imogene Pass instead.
After all the time spent on Yankee Boy it was time for
lunch so we selected a small meadow before starting the
climb up the mountain. Not only were we hungry but a
gray jay decided to join us and was more than eager to
take the food right from our hands. After our lunch
entertainment we headed up the trail which is a shelf road
that takes you over the top of mountain to a valley area
and then up another hill to the Imogene Pass at an
elevation of 13,114 ft. At the overlook is the spectacular
view of the Red Mountains. From there it is all downhill
into the remains of the Tom Boy Mine and then into
Telluride. As you get close to Telluride you can see the
difficult switch back trail called Black Bear and the Bridal
Vail Falls with its electric generating plant.
Thank you to the people on the run who put up with the
change in trails and Kevin & Connie Hoppe for being tail
gunners.
Willie Williams, Trail Boss
Photos By: Willie Williams
T rail bosses, event-hosts and coordinators plan club activities around signup sheets, phone calls, and e-mail RSVP’s indicating you
wanted to participate. Sometimes we
forget that we have committed
ourselves to them. Please write yourself
a reminder that you put your name
down to attend. If you can’t be there,
please give the responsible person a
courtesy call and say...
“Sorry, but we must cancel.”
S
O
R
R
Y
Trail Talk - 11 - September 2014
Welcome new club members
Bob & Irene Espy
Corkscrew, Hurricane & California Gulch August 21th, 2014—Ouray, CO.
A fter seeing the Red Mountains from a view point
on Imogene trail yesterday, this trail goes along
the back side of the mountains for an up close
view of the variety of colors. The trail took us through the
pine trees, into meadows of lush green and of course up
some high mountains. We first crossed over Hurricane
Pass and later California Pass at an elevation of 12,960 ft.
What a great view of the surrounding area.
After a lunch stop at the old gold mining community of
Animas Forks we then headed down the trail to Frisco
Mill which was completed in 1912. It is wonderful to see
that the owners are trying to maintain the integrity of
these old structures for further generations.
Thank you to Dave & Sandy Merrell for being tail
gunners.
Willie Williams, Trail Boss
Fresco Mill, Photo By Willie Williams
Calif. Pass, Photo By Willie Williams
Trail Talk - 12 - September 2014
Escalante / Dry Mesa August 22nd, 2014—Ouray, CO.
T he scheduled run for today was to the Ouray area,
but with an 80% chance of rain, instead of staying
at the campground we made the decision to head
north and run a different trail.
The Escalante Canyon was first explored by two priests,
Escalante and Dominquez in 1776. As you enter the
canyon it is the typical terrain of a high desert area but as
you drive down into the canyon it becomes fertile farm
land thanks to the Gunnison River. Not far into the
canyon we came across a herd of 10 big horn sheep that
didn’t seem to mind us being there. A little farther and
we saw a flock of chukar’s and on the way out we saw
some wild turkeys. More wild life in one small area than
we saw all week.
Beyond the farm land the terrain changes again to rugged
red rocks contrasted with the green pine trees and foliage.
An interesting stop is at Capt. Smith’s house, which was
built in 1911, where he used the rocks to complete the
fourth wall of his cabin and also carved his bed and gun
rack into the rocks.
We managed to avoid the rain on the trail but it did catch
up with us at the air up. We didn’t melt. Thank you to everyone who came on the run and a big
Thank You to Dave & Sandy Merrell for being tail
gunners, even though they had to keep kicking the radio
so it would keep working. Turned out to be two loose
wires.
Willie Williams, Trail Boss
Photos By: Willie Williams
171 Swanson Ave. Ste. 100 928/453-8339
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Trail Talk - 13 - September 2014
If we forgot your Birthday/Anniversary,
please let us know so we can correct our
records.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Mike Beets
Earl Hearn
2 3 Mark Corder
4 Jim Hofstetter
5 Jim Bayles
Mike Shaw
6
7 Dan Klawitter
8 Jim Lund
9 10 11
12 Karen
McGowan
13 Carl Brink
14 Ken Gallagher
15 16 17 Dave Kern
Jayne Riley
18 Keith Schweizer
19 20 Ann Smith
Paul Wheatley
Candance Wood
21 22 23 24 Mike Keys
Frances Morris
Kay Nelson
25 Rodney Lazard
Jamie Wirick
26 27 Jim Malara
28 29 30 Linda Gephardt
Gene Hobday
If we have missed your Birthday or
Anniversary, please let us know so we can
correct our records.
Trail Talk - 14 - September 2014
Trail Talk - 15 - September 2014
September 4th, Gene & Nancy Hobday September 7th, Jim & Roberta Bayles September 7th, Joe & Deena Hazlett
September 10th, Mark & Diane Corder September 11th, John & Judy Justus September 15th, Rick & Patti Gire
September 16th, Carl & Linda Brink September 24th, Brent & Sheila Keller
September 25th, Ken & Carolyn Gallagher September 26th, Larry & Patti Gant September 30th, Bob & Janet Drew
September 30th, Craig & Karen McGowan
Ken & Carolyn Gallagher Larry & Patti Gant
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
2014/2015 Executive Officers:
President……………………………………………………..…...….……………..John Strong Vice President……………………….…………….…..……...…...Tom Christiansen Secretary……….…………..…………………………………………......…..Garnett Collins Treasurer……..…………………..........................................………….….Mark Corder
Voting Members:
At Large……….……………………...…..….…….Janet Drew, Craig Laser & Jim Bowen, Past President
Committees:
Advertising…………………………………….……………………………….Dan Klawitter Audit…………………………………………………….…………...…..………..…RoAnne Beets By-Laws…………………………………………….……...…………..…………….....Steve Riley Community Service……………………….…………...Margie Christiansen Conservation………………………………………………...……....……….…...Jim Bowen Desert Clean-Up ……….....…………………………………......Mike Yahrmarkt 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………………………………………………………………....………...….....…..Gary Wiskus Safety………………………………………………………..……...……………...…….…...Bob Drew Sunshine…………………………………………..…..………...…..………………Trish Reister Turkey Roast………………………………………..…..…Jim & Joanne Malara Webmaster……………………………..……..……..……..……..…………..…..Roger Allen Yard Sale………………………………………..…..……...Paul & Joyce Stephens
Trail Talk - 16 - September 2014
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A HAVASU 4 WHEELERS 2014 PUBLICATION LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA
HAVASU 4 WHEELERS, PROUD MEMBERS
- 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 Four Wheelers
PO Box 1486
Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86405
Label
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PERMIT NO. 235