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Sulphur Creek Departure
Contributors:
Jim Kimmel Fountain Hills, AZ— Big Creek Level Welcome New Members!
Paul Hauser, Longmont, CO Jeffrey Kelly, Washoe Valley, NV
Olson Fenwick, Coolin, ID Jeff Theis, Middleton, ID Ricky Latham, Boise, ID
David Christensen, Kimberly, ID Nicholaus Naylor, Moscow, ID
Ryan Hone, West Richland, WA—5 years
Division of Aeronautics News Recent months have brought a number of personnel changes to the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. Last month, long time Administrator John “JV” DeThomas retired. The IAA thanks JV for his many contributions to aviation in Idaho, particularly backcountry aviation. We wish him well and look forward to seeing him and his Bonanza around the state. Congratulations to Mike Pape, who succeeds JV as Administrator. Mike is also an enthusiastic supporter of the IAA; stop by and say Hi to him if you find yourself at the Boise Airport. Dan Etter is the new Pilot and Safety & Education Coordinator. A former military pilot, Dan is looking forward to exploring the state and meeting its pilots.
NOTAMS–PIREPS–TFRs Always check NOTAMS for closures or TFRs
Did you know the IDAHO AIRSTRIP NETWORK has a
PIREP system so you can submit and receive reports on the conditions of airstrips all over Idaho? It’s fast, it’s easy, and it works better when everyone participates! Just log on to www.idahoaviation.com; click Idaho Airstrips; all the strips with PIREPS are highlighted in yellow. You can submit a report via the tab under Idaho Airstrips, and your photos too! Read the PIREPS before you go, and make submitting a PIREP part of your post-flight routine!
Please send calendar and editorial submissions to: [email protected]
Deadline is the 20th of the month
November 2012
Events Calendar
Nov. 8 Ninety-Nines Annual Membership Meeting 6–9 p.m. Fiesta Guadalahara Restaurant, Meridian. Fun travel destination slide show with Pilot Getaways writer/editor and Flyline Editor Crista
Worthy; contact Petra Vawter 208-861-9766. Dec. 11 Treasure Valley Chapter Christmas Party: The Club Event Center, 7311 W. Potomac, Boise; 6 p.m. no-host cocktails; 7 p.m. dinner, door prizes, silent auction; speaker: Dick Williams; $35/person, $30 if payment received before Nov. 26, reservations must be received by Nov. 30; space limited so RSVP ASAP; contact Nadine Burak 208-861-9056 or Tawni Swann 208-867-4432.
MORE FLY-INS AND EVENTS ON WEBSITE CALENDAR.
Got Your “Fly Idaho” License Plate Yet?? Idahoans tend toward modesty, but sometimes it really is OK to brag. Show the world you’re proud to be a pilot here in Idaho, “A Pilot’s Paradise” by adorning your vehicle with a special “Fly Idaho” license plate. Besides—the money doesn’t go to some do-nothin’ pencil-pushin’ bureaucracy; about half goes to the Idaho Aviation Foundation, whose directors use it to fund airstrip improvements like webcams, restroom facilities, picnic tables, airstrip grooming and repair, tree trimming, the IAN airstrip database and PIREP system, and much more. These are the folks who’ve successfully negotiated with government officials and private landowners to prevent airstrip closures and even open new ones. Some of the plate fees go to the ITD and the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. We know these guys! They work with us to keep airstrips open and make improvements that directly benefit Idaho pilots.
Already got your plate? Good for you—how about other family members? Did someone just pass their checkride? Celebrate with a special plate, personalized or not. And don’t forget…the Holidays are just around the corner.
Someone may stop you in a parking lot someday and ask you about your license plate, and you can tell them all about flying in Idaho and what you do—you may just spark an interest in flying, or recruit a new member to the IAA.
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President’s Corner
Jim Davies
Your board of directors had a good end of year meeting in October. We got together, at each individual’s expense, at Sulphur Creek Lodge and enjoyed their hospitality and fine food. We all made our way in through smoky skies but there were no problems for anyone. Several of us spent the night before the meeting and woke up to 12°F temperatures. Winter can’t be far behind.
Just a reminder: all meeting minutes can be reviewed by any member on the web site, but here are a few of the highlights from this meeting.
The meeting opened up by presenting Russ Vawter with a plaque and well-deserved round of applause for his two years of service as State Treasurer. Nadine Burak will be taking over those duties. After a review of past and future anticipated expenses, the board decided to raise dues beginning on January 1, 2013. Renewing now will get you in on the current rate. The new rate is $35 for one year, $99 for three years, $169 for five years, and still $12 per year for additional family members.
One of our premier programs over the past few years has been our scholarships but due to a few recent drop-outs, we find ourselves with funds to award two more this year. If you have a need or know of someone who is interested in an aviation scholarship, please refer them to the application process on the web site.
As most of you know, winter and early spring is the season for aviation trade shows in the Northwest. The IAA will be represented again this year at the Northwest Aviation Trade show in Puyallup, WA, as well as the Montana Pilot’s Association Show and of course, the Idaho Aviation Trade show and annual IAA General Membership Meeting in Idaho Falls. Dates will be forthcoming and I would encourage you to get out to at least one of these displays.
I, personally, invite and encourage you to attend our annual General Membership meeting. In addition to the meeting you will enjoy great socializing, commercial displays and door prizes. The event in Idaho Falls has been quite successful thanks to member Bob Hoff and Aeromark Aviation and I’m sure this year will be no exception. Admission for members is free.
With Thanksgiving just over the horizon, I guess my next column will be for the Christmas issue. Incredible…………
In the mean time, be sure to get out and vote for the candidates and issues of your choice. It is both our
privilege and responsibility to do so. Jim
Defending Enforcement Actions Donald W. Lojek, Aviation Attorney
It is said that the best defense is an offense. Should the FAA question any of your activities in flight, there are many records available to you in your defense. If not a complete defense, these records might provide mitigating circumstances and give context to a situation which otherwise might be hard to explain. Here is a list of records which you can access: 1—ATC COMMUNICATIONS. Normally retained for fifteen days at En-Route Facilities; forty-five days in terminal facilities. (Two years for loss of separation; five years for accidents). 2—FOIA REQUEST FOR A PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING. Lockheed Martin (LM) takes the position that these records are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. However, the FAA does have access to LM’s records and these can be obtained through the FAA to prevent spoliation. 3—NOTAMs. Retained anywhere from fifteen days through eight years depending on the type of NOTAM. 4—FLIGHT PLANS. Retained thirty days. 5—WEATHER. Certified copies of weather data can be ordered on line at www.ncdc.noaa.gov.
You have to submit timely requests for these records or you will not get them. Do not assume the FAA inspector has preserved the records which might be useful to you. In fact, the FAA inspector may not even be aware of the records’ existence and may be acting on incomplete information. FOIA requests can be made in writing to:
FAA Headquarters FOIA Office, ARC-40, 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C., 20591; by fax to 202-493-5032; by email to [email protected]; or online through the FAA website at www.faa.gov/foia. Be very specific in describing what you want and include your phone number. You must state that your request is being made under FOIA and state whether you are making the request as an individual or a company. If possible, describe the location of the records you are seeking. Finally, you should state the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the materials requested. If the amount you designate is insufficient you will be notified. You should receive a reasonably quick response that your FOIA request has been received and is being processed. Donald W. Lojek is an aviation attorney in Boise, Idaho
who has been practicing law for forty years.
See a problem at an Idaho airstrip? Tell us! Please log on to www.idahoaviation.com, go to “Idaho
Airstrips” and scroll down to “Airstrip Maintenance” to submit your report.
The Idaho Airstrip Network Coordinator, Larry Taylor, will contact the appropriate agency, group, or property owner to seek remedies ASAP. You can also leave a PIREP and upload your photos. Let’s work together to keep Idaho’s
backcountry airstrips as they are: second to none!
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District 1 – Sandpoint/ Coeur d’ Alene
Jan Lee
Congratulations to Jan Lee’s wife Paula Private Pilot September 29, 2012
Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame Induction
Rachel Schwam
On Saturday, September 29th the
Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center hosted the Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Inducted into the IAHOF were Burt Rutan (at left) and the late Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. Museum Co-Founders Drs. Forrest and Pamela Bird, and Museum Director Rachel Schwam
were thrilled to have the event in northern Idaho, home to many famed aviators. This is the first time the Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame has held the induction outside the Boise area. Rutan was the keynote speaker and accepted his own award. Bruce Boyington, nephew of Pappy Boyington, accepted the award on behalf of his late uncle.
Burt Rutan and wife Tonya have retired to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Rutan showed an early interest in aviation and piloted his first solo flight at age 16. He majored in aeronautical engineering at California Polytechnic University and then in 1974 founded Rutan Aircraft Factory where he gained fame for designing airplanes that can be built at home. Many of Rutan's aircraft are now on permanent display in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
Pappy Boyington was the Commanding Officer of the Marine Fighter Squadron 214, better known as the "Black Sheep Squadron". After shooting down 26 planes on January 3, 1944, Boyington was himself shot down, captured by the Japanese, and held in prison camps for some 20 months. After he was liberated from Japanese custody he returned to the United States as a lieutenant colonel and was ordered to Washington, D.C. to receive the nation’s highest military honor—the Medal of Honor.
"The Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame's mission is to educate and inspire children and adults to discover the legacy of Idaho aviation and explore the opportunities for aerospace careers."
District 2 - Lewiston/Moscow Bill Ables
It’s October and finally the “termination dust” that usually arrives in September has come to our mountains. But, that white stuff is just reminding us that it’s still not too late to enjoy our fall flying and view the awesome colors.
It’s not too late to take someone flying with you so they too can enjoy the things only a good flight can give us. I recently flew my
granddaughter home to Pendleton after she had visited for a couple of days. She’s 4 years old and I have had her into Red’s Horse Ranch with her Mom once and on one other local flight with her Dad, so she’s earning her wings slowly.
On this one-hour flight back to Pendleton she informed me that she would like to fly the airplane. Well, shortly after takeoff, she reminded me of her wishes. At altitude, I again described how the controls worked and she took over the yoke. She had faith in me and the airplane, and as she flew toward her home she looked at me and showed me that trust and confidence. She did a great job, flying the plane for some 10 minutes, and I had to talk real sweet to get the controls back. It was a priceless trip and reminded me how nice it is to share our ability to fly with someone else here in the Pacific Northwest. So when you think about going for that next flight, take a minute and give someone a call and see if they would like join you, as it can very rewarding to both parties.
As Jack has announced here on our website, we are going to erect the outhouse at Big Bar on Saturday, October 27
th.
Weather permitting, come join us. Bring a cordless drill or else you might get stuck digging the post holes.
Being an Oregonian, I’ve got a bunch of the Idaho folks that I got to get to know. So I attended a mini-fly-in at Big Creek today. It was gorgeous weather and we all gathered around a welcomed campfire. It was an uplifting gathering and I got to meet some real fine aviation folks from Idaho. After the meeting I flew down Big Creek to both Cabin Creek and Soldier Bar and did a little exploring at each one. At one point I got to watch as Nadine and Steve’s beautiful Beaver came lumbering by Soldier Bar.
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District 3 - Boise/McCall Wayne Thiel
Fall is my favorite time of the year for flying the Idaho back country. The trees are turning, the air is usually more stable than in spring, and the rivers and streams are low and clear, making for good fly fishing.
On October 5th, 75Bravo took us to
Sulphur Creek Ranch for the day where we enjoyed great meals and did some fly fishing in the stream and the pond. It was a little cool in cabin #6 the
next morning at 12°! However, the electric blanket kept us warm. On Saturday we had the Idaho Aviation Association Quarterly Board Meeting there. Even though it was smoky in the canyon and not easy to get to the Ranch, it was the best-attended Board meeting I have been to in 5–6 years.
On October 9th, the Treasure Valley Chapter had their
first bi-monthly meeting of the fall season. Refreshments were supplied by V.P. Doug Culley even though he had to miss the meeting. The fund raiser drawing prizes were purchased by board member Russell Tackett. President Steve Burak was off to Alaska so his wife Nadine conducted the meeting. Good job, Nadine!
The program was “Flyline” Editor Crista Worthy, who also edits and writes for “Pilot Getaways” magazine. You should subscribe to it if you want to keep up on great places to fly. Crista skipped telling us much about Idaho, since we live here, and put her concentration on Southern Utah, Arizona, the Canadian Rockies, and wine regions in California and Walla Walla, WA. This was a great program.
On October 12th, 75Bravo took us to Greene Valley
Ranch (Pinnacle Peak Ranch) at Atlanta, ID. This is a place I have been flying over for more than 30 years and thinking I would like to land there. It is a lot nicer strip with better approaches than the public strip at Atlanta. Several of us were hosted by Craig Oborn of the Greene Valley Ranch and Bryan Stewart of Skypark TV. Our job was to give them ideas on how they could turn the ranch into a fly-in lodge, event center, vacation spot, or retreat. This property is 500 acres about one mile northeast of Atlanta.It offers spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains, the Middle Fork of the Boise River runs through the property, plus there are two beautiful private lakes stocked with hungry trout. If you don’t want to fish, how about a one hole golf course with 4 fairways guarded by large pine trees. Or, how about a hike into the Sawtooth Mountains? If none of that appeals to you, just soak in the beautiful hot tub or pool filled with water from the geothermal springs. Oh, did I mention the meals were fantastic! In fact, it was so great Linda and I extended our stay for one more night. Watch for more on Greene Valley Ranch. In the meantime, if you want more information or are interested in having an event there, contact Craig Oborn at 801-864-3472. This airstrip is NOT open for public use yet.
Idaho Div. of Aeronautics Administrator JV DeThomas retired last month and is replaced by Mike Pape, who has been Chief Pilot for the Div. for the past 5-1/2 years. Mike is an active IAA member and flies a Cessna 182 around
the Idaho back country. Mike will continue the great relationship between Aeronautics and the IAA.
The Treasure Valley Chapter’s Christmas party will be December 11. The program will be “The Greatest Idaho Back Country Pilot” by Dick Williams. I have known Dick for many years and have seen part of this program. You will not want to miss it. The TV Chapter party is open to all
pilots and guests.
Fly safe, Wayne Thiel N4775B 208-890-8866 [email protected]
District 4 - Magic Valley
Galen Hanselman
LONESOME LARRY & #23 20 years ago, a single sockeye salmon named Lonesome Larry returned to his ancestral home in Redfish Lake near Stanley, Idaho. Driven by powerful genetic impulses, he swam 900 miles up the Columbia, Snake, and Salmon Rivers. He scaled eight
dams and drove upstream through major rapids, climbing 6,547 ft. He refused to eat, dodged predators, and ignored anglers. His purpose: to spawn and perpetuate his kind. Poor guy, he didn’t realize he was a sole survivor.
Historically, Lonesome Larry’s ancestors spawned in October along the shores of Idaho’s glacial lakes: Alturas, Petit, Yellowbelly, Redfish, Stanley and Payette. Once numbering close to 100,000, the runs dropped to dozens by the late 1970s and to single digits in the 80s and 90s, by then returning only to Redfish Lake. Only one fish returned to Redfish Lake in 1984, 1988 and 1989. None returned in 1990. In 1991, four fish returned, only one a female. Dubbed Eve, she became a genetic keystone in Fish & Game’s rescue program founded that year.
Amidst a candlelight vigil, Lonesome Larry was captured while swimming the last 1,000 ft of his 900-mile journey in Redfish Lake Creek. As part of the the Idaho Fish & Game captive breeding program, Lonesome Larry’s milt was put on ice and used to fertilize eggs from returning females in 1996 and 1997. Thanks to Lonesome Larry, 218 sockeyes have returned to the Sawtooth Valley this fall.
While Lonesome Larry was swishing up Redfish Lake Creek, a plethora of rubber chickens were being dropped from airplanes over nearby Smiley Creek Airport. Ross Leventhal and the author had dreamed up what they called the “Eco-chick,” an ecologically sound method of dropping ASMs (air to surface missiles) out of airplanes. Unlike flour bombs, which left a distracting white powdery substance on the ground, and bowling balls, which left big divots in the runway (not to mention airplanes, cars and people), the Eco-chick was a rubber chicken stuffed with wild bird seed. If it ruptured upon impact, so what? The birds had a hey-day. (continued on Page 5) Page 4
Everyone at the first Rubber Chicken Drop thoroughly enjoyed the experience but over time, the idea faded … that is until Gary (HamHock) McDonald was voted in as President of the Petaluma Area Pilots Association (PAPA). The term “voted in” is probably being generous, as no one else wanted the stinking job. Since Petaluma, CA is known as the “Egg Basket of the World,” HamHock’s campaign promise was to have chickens falling from the sky. He barely won the uncontested election, but somehow felt compelled to fulfill his campaign promise.
After a lot of prodding, the local pilots grudgingly proceeded with Petaluma’s first official Rubber Chicken Drop. According to HamHock’s obviously slanted take on the rubber chicken drop, it was a huge success. A small village was constructed so the Eco-chicks could have a believable target and rubber chickens were dropped throughout the spring and summer.
HamHock started receiving chicken vibes from his flock of two-dozen Eco-chicks. Like their distant cousin Lonesome Larry, the Eco-chicks felt the genetic impulse to migrate 900 miles back to their origin … the Sawtooth Valley—specifically Smiley Creek Airport in Idaho.
HamHock loaded a rubber chicken labeled Number 23 in his Cessna 182 named Blue Duck and began the historic migration over Labor Day Weekend 2012. Similar to Lonesome Larry, Number 23’s journey was chockfull of excitement and perils.
Number 23 met up with a rubber duck at Ziggy’s airstrip and joined in the migration to Smiley Creek. The duck’s added weight in the airplane caused HamHock to hit a sprinkler pipe on takeoff at Ziggy’s, which resulted in a flat tire. A flat tire on takeoff assures excitement on landing. Number 23 and the rubber duck took it in stride. When landing in Hailey, Blue Duck veered most of the way off of the runway. Number 23 and the rubber duck closed down the second busiest airport in Idaho for an hour and a half while emergency crews towed the airplane off the runway.
Giddy at cheating death, Number 23 and the rubber duck enjoyed posing for pictures with the emergency personnel. The following day, Blue Duck’s tire and tube were replaced and the migration to Smiley Creek continued.
On September 3, 2012 a candlelight vigil (actually breakfast) was held at Smiley Creek Lodge to celebrate the culmination of this historic event. In attendance were HamHock, Number 23, a rubber duck, Weasel (the rat rod guru from Garden Valley), a half-stuffed bear, the Smiley Creek Airport Manager, Sweet Syl, Blue Duck and me. (Oh, Lord. Why me?) Great fun was had by all, especially when HamHock picked up the breakfast tab. Perhaps, like Lonesome Larry, Number 23’s return to Sawtooth Valley
will perpetuate the species. *Author’s note: The really scary thing is that HamHock ordered a rubber pig along with the two-dozen rubber chickens. I can only imagine what’s in store for it. If any totally bored and misguided soul wishes to follow Number 23’s return to Mecca, HamHock has set up a Picasa slide show that can be viewed at: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=110834306105551922634&target=ALBUM&id=5786685864190996129&authkey=Gv1sRgCK-rjuKitvq7RQ&invite=CNHN3KwK&feat=email
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District 6 – Idaho Falls/Salmon
Mike Hart My biennial wasn't due until November, but I wanted to
do it in my Cub with CFI and local legend - Bob Jones (http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/05/22/bob-jones-taught-eastern-idaho-to-fly/). Given the rather drafty nature of a 1945 J-3 and the awesome power of its left toe heater, I wanted to do it on a relatively warm day with good weather. So I ended up doing the November BFR Oct 17.
It's been 25 years since I did a spin, so those, along with some chandelles, lazy eights and eights on pylons were on the dance card. I'm a slow learner, so it took me 9 spins to get the whole spin recovery thing dialed in so that I was canceling opposite rudder and not pushing the stick too much for recovery. It is surprising
how fast those spins are. I did a quick short video for anyone interested in seeing what it looks like from the left wing. You can check it out on the EastIdahoFlyers website at http://www.facebook.com/groups/350131935019464/. If you are not on Facebook you can just go to http://vimeo.com/51730309 or for day two http://vimeo.com/51791931
The new airport director for KIDA will be starting this month and rumor has it that a self-service pump will be going in soon.
There have been quite a few group fly-ins, BarBQs, and even an EAA poker run this month—the mad scramble to get the last bit of warmth. Hopefully now we will hear about these in advance on the EastIdahoFlyers Facebook page—thanks to Dale Cresap for starting that. Finally, for some inexplicable reason, KIDA has had folks cleared to land on 20 (the long runway) touching down on 17. An MD-80 nearly did it, the alignment of 17 and 20 are close and pilot’s patterns sufficiently variant, that tower can't tell folks are lined up on the wrong runway until short final (over the lights, basically). So if you come to Idaho Falls, please help us out by landing on the right runway—
but you knew that—right? Mike
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Classic Sabre Lands at Museum Bill Miller
F-86 Gets a Ride to Boise photos courtesy Bill Miller
A grant from the J. A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation brought a historic F-86 to the Idaho Military History Museum in July. Volunteers have now nearly restored to original 190
th Fighter Squadron markings. $1,100 in
donations from retired Air National Guard (ANG) pilots is covering the cost of restoration supplies and parts. The Idaho ANG has helped by loaning work stands and a small canopy hoist crane. Many thanks to these volunteers, who are getting the work done.
The Idaho ANG flew Sabres at Gowen Field from 1954 to 1956. The F-86 achieved fame for its outstanding kill ratios over MiG-15s in the Korean War of the 1950s. This popular and important artifact adds to the Museum’s growing lineup of military aircraft: PT-23 Cornell, RF-4C Phantom II, MiG-21 Fishbed, and this Sabre, which will be dedicated on November 8. Several more historic Idaho Air Guard aircraft are targeted for acquisition to keep the Museum’s ‘squadron’ growing.
The J. A. and Kathryn Albertson foundation “…is a private, family foundation, committed to the vision of a world-class education that prepares Idaho citizens for the 21st century and beyond.” An interesting historical note is that Albertson Foundation Director J. L. Scott flew F-86s while he was a pilot with Idaho’s 190
th Fighter Squadron.
For more information, contact Bill Miller, IMHM Project
Officer; [email protected]
The Museum’s F-86 in its New Clothes
STATE PROPOSES TAX AND FEE INCREASES Aircraft owners and operators in Idaho may pay more to
fly starting next year. The Idaho Transportation Board has proposed two bills for the Idaho Legislature to consider. One would increase the fuel tax two cents per gallon; the other would boost the annual aircraft registration fee from one cent per pound of gross aircraft weight to three cents per pound ($600 maximum). A third proposal would eliminate airmen registration.
The problem that the increases are intended to address is dwindling revenues at the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. Aeronautics is self-supporting, meaning it receives no money from the State General Fund. The majority of its revenue comes from the state tax on aviation fuel sales, now set at six cents for jet fuel, seven cents for AvGas. Surrounding states generally have lower taxes on jet fuel, but higher on AvGas. The state of Washington has the highest overall at 11 cents on both fuels, although California has the highest on AvGas at 18 cents. Idaho ranks among the lowest for aircraft registration fees.
Less flying during recent depressed economic times has meant fewer dollars flowing to Aeronautics. In order to continue airport assistance programs and maintenance of state airstrips near existing levels, Aeronautics estimates it will need an additional $800,000 annually. The proposed fuel tax increase would raise an additional $528,000. The aircraft registration fee increase would bring in another $148,000. The remainder would come from increased hourly rates on three state-owned aircraft used to fly state employees on state business, and from reduced spending.
The Division of Aeronautics operates and maintains 31 airstrips around the state including four popular destination airstrips where it provides camping facilities, seasonal caretakers and courtesy cars: Johnson Creek, Cavanaugh
Bay, Smiley Creek and Garden Valley.
Contacts
State President: Jim Davies 859-5537 Vice Presidents: Jack Kotaki—Back Country Issues 340-7177 Bill Miller—Gov’t Affairs 853-8585 Larry Taylor—Agency Liaison 855-0261 Jerry Terlisner—Activities 859-7959 Doug Culley—Membership 861-6926 Joe Corlett—Communications 336-1097 Paul Jorgensen—Awards 343-0290 Nadine Burak—Secretary/Treasurer 861-9056 Directors: Dist #1 Jan Lee 255-9954 Dist #2 Bill Ables (541) 263-1327 Dist #3 Wayne Thiel 890-8866 Dist #4 Galen Hanselman 788-5176 Dist #5 Kerry Requa 785-8980 Dist #6 Mike Hart 528-7672 FLYLINE Crista Worthy (310) 560-7324 [email protected]
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