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A FAMILY FOUR-WHEELING CLUB DEDICATED TO THE MOTTO •••••••• “TREAD LIGHTLY!”

The

Havasu 4 Wheelers

TRAIL TALK Your monthly club newsletter April 2013

P residents Message Hello fellow Havasu 4 Wheelers-

I am looking forward to my opportunity to be president of the club for the third time! Some people

say ―the third time is charm‖—my friends say, ―maybe you‘ll get it right this time!‖ Four Wheeling

is my number one hobby—many people in the club are certainly my best friends—so it should be a

good year!

Cheryl has done an excellent job as president and handed over many fine members to serve on the

board and in the various committee chair positions—I am looking forward to working with all of them!

Many of our fine members contribute to making the H4W one of the Premier 4 Wheel Drive Clubs in the entire country!

When I mention to members of other clubs that we may have between 15-30 runs and events per month, they are

amazed because many of their clubs only have less than 5 per month! Like almost all organizations in our country, most

of the work in our club is done by about 1/3 of the members. Make this the year that you decide to be in the group that

commits to helping in all the various ways you can with our club—our club will appreciate the help and you will truly be

the richer for it!

A special thanks to our members that have helped for the last 5 years with inventorying our ―local trails‖ for our local

BLMs ―Travel Management Plan‖. Without the help of many of our members helping with ―in the field trips‖ with

BLM personnel, and the many letters and emails our members wrote-- I know we would have not been able to ―save‖ as

many of our trails as we have been able to. We are now at the end of the inventory, comment, and appeal periods.

While we feel we have been treated very fairly and professionally by the local BLM—we realize the next phase is where

the ―greenies‖ attack everything done so far as ―not enough and inadequate‖ on every phase imaginable. Fellow

members--thanks again for all the help!

There is some great 4 wheeling weather and events coming up in the next month—see you on the trails or at the events!

Advice for the month: Don‘t follow too closely to the person behind you!

Jim

Volume 21, Number 4

Havasu 4 Wheelers 2013 - 2014 Board

From Left: Mark Corder-Treasurer, Gary Wiskus-Member at large, John Strong-

Vice President, Janet Drew-Membership, Annie Planas-Secretary, Mike Yahrmarkt-

Member at large, Jim Bowen-President, Cheryl MarLean-Outgoing President

Trail Talk - 2 - April 2013

2013 Havasu 4 Wheelers Membership Renewal Application To renew your 2013 H4W membership, please fill out this application form and mail it to Havasu 4 Wheelers,

P.O. Box 1486, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405, accompanied by a check in the amount of $45.00. You may also

bring your application and check to the February or March 2013 club meetings.

Applications received after March 31, 2013 will be considered delinquent and the renewal amount will be $60.00.

Delinquent members shall be dropped from the roster after the last day of April, 2013.

Name___________________________ & ___________________________ _________________________________ (first) (first) (last)

Please up date your personal information below for our records or circle SAME if unchanged

Mailing address:_______________________________ Second Address:____________________________________

Phone:_________________ Cell Phone:_____________________ E-mail Address:__________________________

Anniversary:_______________ Birthday:________________ Birthday: __________________Check No._________ $45.00 Dues

Coffin Spring Run + Hike

O n Friday, March 1, 8 vehicles left for Coffin

Spring in the Turtle Mountains. It was a very

nice ride along the trails to the trailhead for

Coffin Spring. We had 14 hikers on a beautiful day. The

hike to the spring was fantastic and the scenery had to be

seen to be believed. We took an extra side trip on the way

in to check out a different wash. We had lunch near the

spring, which actually had water. After our return from

the hike, we continued to Charlie Brown‘s Cabin for some

sightseeing, and then back to our starting point. The BLM

has put up new signage at the trailhead, car corral and the

cabin, which added to the enjoyment. Everyone did a great

job with no problems.

Steve Riley, Trail Boss

Cheryl,

Just to let you know how much we appreciate you. A famous peace activist one said, “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it. You are obviously both wise and virtuous. Your leadership and ability to get things done are an inspiration to us all, and have made Havasu 4 wheelers the success that it is.

Thank You from the entire membership!

Connie Hoppe, Historian presenting

Cheryl MacLean with a book of pictures

from this past year.

Upcoming Club Runs (1-5 rating) Check the Havasu 4 Wheelers Website for updates on runs

and events: www.havasu4wheelers.org

Crazy 8‘s (3.0) ……………………..……....................... April 2nd

9:00am, Terribles @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Bob Carson

Cherum Peak Run & Hike (3.0) ….……....................... April 3rd

8:00am, Terribles @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Steve Riley

Red Line (3.5) ….……………………..…....................... April 3rd

8:30am, Standard Wash Kiosk, Ladell Olson

This and That (3.5) ….…………………......................... April 4th

9:00am, End of Bison, Tom Bunnell

Tom Cat Pass (4.0) ………………...……....................... April 9th

9:00am, End of Paso De Oro Drive, Ladell Olson

Upper Jupiter Mine (3.25) ….…………....................... April 16th

8:30am, End of Challenger, Ron Satterfield

Tombstone, AZ Apr. 15th - 19th, Charles Leipart

Cochise Stronghold (3.0) ….….....................................April 15th

9:00am, Middle March Road, Tombstone, Bob Carson

China Camp/Soren‖s Pass (3.25) ………...…............ April 15th

9:00am, Middle March Road, Tombstone, Mike Yahrmarkt

Rattlesnake/Stockton (3.0) …………...……............... April 15th

9:00am, Tombstone RV Park, Charles Leipart

Sonoita Winery/Fort Huachu (2.0) ………................ April 16th


Courtland Ghost Town (3.25) .................................... April 16th

9:30am, Tombstone RV Park, Mike Yahmarkt

Rattlesnake/Stockton (3.0) …....………..................... April 17th


Schieffelin/Fairbank (3.0) …………………............. April 17th

9:00am, Tombstone RV Park, Steve Perry

Mexican Border Trail (3.0) ......................................... April 17th

9:30am, Tombstone RV Park, Jim Hofstetter

Soren‘s Pass/China Camp (3.25) …..…...................... April 18th

9:30am, Middle March Road, Tombstone, Jim Hofstetter

Mule Mountain (3.0) ……………............................... April 18th


Green River , Utah April 22nd - 26th This is an exploration of the Green River, UT Trails which are

approx. 50 miles north west of Moab. The runs would start on

Monday 4/22 and end on Friday 4/26 with Wednesday being a day

off. This is all virgin territory to us but looks very interesting in

the Massey Book. Contact Snake & Willie Williams for details.

Blanding, Utah April 27th Blanding is about 1.5 hours south of Moab. We will drive to

Blanding on Friday (after club meeting on Thursday evening) do

the run on Saturday and then drive to Moab on Sunday. Contact

Jim Bowen for details.

Continued...

Hotel Rock Ruins (3.75) ……....................................... April 27th

8:30am, Kamp Park RV Park, Jim Bowen

Hotel Rock (3.75) …….................................................. April 27th

9:00am, Kamp Park RV Park, Bob Drew

Moab, Utah April 28th - May 4th This is the club’s annual trip to the 4-wheeling paradise known as

Moab. Contact Mike & Sheryl MarLean for details.

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

Trail Boss Meeting …………………..…..…....….......... Apr. 19th

1:00 - 3:00pm, Mohave Co. Library, John Strong

H4W Board Meeting ………………..…….................... Apr. 22nd

4:00pm, Genealogy Library 2126 McCulloch Bl #17, Jim Bowen

Cooks Night Out ............................................................. Apr. 23rd

5:00pm, Mudsharks, 210 Swanson Ave., Rodger & Diana Delk

Men‘s Breakfast ………………….…..….........….......... Apr. 25th

8:00am, Bad Miguel’s, Gary Wiskus

H4W Membership Meeting ............................................ Apr. 25th

7:00pm, Realtor’s Center, Jim Bowen

Havasu Heights GPS Run

O n Friday, February 22, the Havasu Heights GPS

run left Craggy Wash with six vehicles, 9

members and 3 guests. We had a brief GPS

orientation meeting to get started. Everyone took turns

leading the run to the different locations in the desert. We

stopped at 4 geocaches along the way to sign the logbook

and spent a wonderful time at the lunch location enjoying

the views, great company and great, but breezy

weather. There were no problems and everyone enjoyed

the trip and the GPS learning experience.

Steve Riley, Trail Boss

Photo By: Steve Riley


Change of Address

If you have a change to your email or mailing

address, it‘s your responsibility to notify us.

NO NOTICE = NO NEWSLETTER!

[email protected]

Bob & Wanda Scholl 928/505-6579

Havasu 4 Wheeler‘s

Property Report 2013 As required by Article XVIII of the By-Laws, this is a list

of the Club‘s property and who is in possession as of the

date of this printing. If you are aware of any other items

that should be included on this list, please contact the

Club President or one of the Board Members.

Two AED‘s (Safety)

Gary Wiskus

4 Folding Tables/

1 Six-foot Wooden Table

Storage Unit

1 US Flag & Stand

Storage Unit

1 Gavel

Club President

2 H4W Banners-1 each Storage Unit/Club President

2 Keys to PO Box

Treasurer & Secretary

Checking Account

Maintained by Treasurer

1 Tread Lightly Banner

Storage Unit

1 Metal Sculpture

Storage Unit

1 White Board

Storage Unit

21 Trash grabbers

Sue Guibord

18 Vests - H4W Property

Sue Guibord

8 Vests - AZDOT Property

Sue Guibord

2 Chain Saws

Storage Unit

1 Video System

President

1 Portable Speaker System

President

4 Plastic Tubs w/hangers

Storage Unit

Limbo Poles

Storage Unit

12 Metal Clothes Racks

Storage Unit

Garage Sale Aprons

Storage Unit

1 CPR Mannequin

Andy Lucas

1 Table Top Easel/

2 Free Standing Easels

Storage Unit

Various Holiday Décor.

Storage Unit

1 Bull Horn

Storage Unit

3 Stopwatches/Potato sticks

& Chalk - Storage Unit

Numerous Maps

Jim Bowen

3 Tarps & Club Historian

Scrapbooks - Storage Unit

Red Crate w/20 Clip-

boards Storage Unit

Trail Boss of the Month

Ladell Olson

Congratulations!

K-2

S even Jeeps left Standard Wash, March, 7 with

thirteen people for a 42.9 mile run. Everyone did a

great job of driving during our challenging areas.

We had lunch on the top of K-2 near the water catchment

that is still in need of repair. Thank you Roger Melton for

being our Tail Gunner.

John Strong, Trail Boss

Photos By: Rodger Milton



♫ Roll Along Wagon Train, rollin' over prairies where there

ain't no grass, rollin' over mountains where there ain't no

pass, sittin' all aboard high in the weather, praying to the

Lord we stay together, side by side on the wagon train….♪

Ward Bond sounds off on Trail Boss

Like a good neighbor,

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Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

(928) 855-ROSS (7677)

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Now listen up Pilgrims don‘t be a pestering me about how long

this run will take. How the heck should I know? I tell time by

looking at the shadow of a stick stuck in the sand. It‘s an off road

run over rocks, in sandy washes, with pokey things that goes a fair

spell out into the wilderness. It‘s what us old timers in the Arizona

Territory call fun adventures. Now go out side, get ‗cha a stick

and learn to tell time.‖

―And if you‘re so concerned over how long it‘s gonna take just

listen up to another issue us Trail, Bosses deal with. What in the

Sam Hill are you folks thunk‘n who shows up to the meet spot at

the depature time? The club dun proclaimed us Trail Bosses have

just 20 minutes from the meet‘n time to the depart‘n time for us

to get all ready. We got‘s ta get the wagons lined up, smoke signals

set, snake oil given out, names checked off, trail pointed out, and

all the lanterns lit. That 20 minutes is MY TIME, not yours

to be spent fer extra snooz‘n or loafing over the cook stove at the

home stead. Get your donut to go. And if we hit the trail pronto

we gets back sooner too. So meet at the meet time! That is unless

you like airing up in the dark.

Thanks to Bruce Speirs for this article

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 news-

letter, you get the message, be satisfied with

what ya got!


Ridges

T wenty Six jeeps met at I-40 for the trip to Bullhead

City. John Strong took 12 jeeps and I took 12 in

our convoy. We all made it through the

complicated subdivision route to the dirt. I took my group

on a scenic tour on a shelf road where we had to turn

around, all were successful. We met John‘s group at the

lunch spot. After lunch we took on the

second part of the ridges and I came up

with a statement I won‘t live down soon

"follow the jeep behind you". My smart

group got a good chuckle and knew better

than to follow my directions. We had a

jeep slip off a shelf road in an off-camber

spot. Bruce in the bee crawler managed to get in front of

him and strap him back on, a little excitement there. The

scenery is beautiful and we had a great group of people. I

really had alot of fun. Thanks to John Strong for leading

half the group, to Ladell & Judy Olson and B.J. Buckhout

for tailgunning and Bruce Speirs for history.

Mike Yahrmarkt & John Strong, Trail Boss

Bennett Wash Run March 10, 2013

W OW--what a day to be on the trail--we left

SARA Park with 15 jeeps to the air-down off

parker dam road---the trail was smoother than

the last time I was on it---the road to the mine is closed so

we had lunch about a quarter mile from it---we hiked a

short way to the blue cloud mine--we took a different trail

back to the air-up spot--this trail had a scenic canyon and

a sand hill that everyone enjoyed--thanks to all that came

with me---thanks to Snake & Willie Williams for carrying

that beeping AED and to Rodger and Renee Melton for

tailgunning----

Mike Yahrmarkt, Trail Boss

Photo By: Mike Yahrmarkt

Photo By: Wanda Scholl

Red Line

O n March 11, 2013, Twelve vehicles met at the

Standard Wash Kiosk to do the Red Line Trail.

After the first hour, everyone was doing so well on

the obstacles, that we went over and ran parts of the Gold

Springs Trail, Diamond Back Squeeze, Hawks Nest, The

Maze, and back to the Red Line Trail. The run went

smooth except for a flat tire and one idler arm bracket that

was bent and straightened out. A good time was had by

all. Thanks to Snake and Willie Williams for tail gunning.

Ladell Olson, Trail Boss

Photo By: Rodger Milton

Paloma Wash Pete

well howdy there folks. i’m known around here as paloma wash Pete. it gets pretty lonesome out here so To pass the time I gets

my learning book out and reads up some. I used to git a flummoxed somethingawful about the desert, rocks, critters and plants. But now I knows a fair spell so sit back and enjoy some schooling. But before I start I heard quite a few of you were at my old mine shack a while back and had quite a shindig with cooking aplenty and lots of tom foolery. I bet you enjoyed my place and hope to see you back again. this month i want to tell you about one of the critters you may see out here. it’s known as the horned lizard or horned toad. Catch a greater short-horned lizard off guard and you might end up bloody. Not because it'll pounce like a jungle cat and turn you into lunch, but because it might just shoot blood out of its eyeballs. Ocular bloodletting is weird, but it's also an effective defense mechanism. It's intended to ward off potential predators because of its resultant onerous odor. In most cases, the lizard will puff itself up and charge with its horns first, but beware: projectile blood might be imminent. As the name suggests, it's the horns that differentiate this variety of lizard from others in the horny-lizard category. A broad gap separates the two stubby central horns and a swath of pointed, horn-like scales cascades down the lizard's back. The lizard's lower extremities are also fringed with pointy scales. On average, this midsized lizard model measures just shy of 5 inches from snout to vent, and it has a remarkable way of blending in with its surroundings, which means it can range in base color from tan to gray and various shades of brown. The lizards' backs are often marked with black blotches, while their chins and bellies are commonly red-orange or yellow-orange. Although they're cold-tolerant, they hibernate during particularly cold winter months and save little lizard-making for the spring, when they move above ground to bask in the warm midmorning sun. Come summer, litters can include up to 48 newborn lizards, which must release themselves from a clear amniotic sac in order to survive. Those that make it can be found throughout

Northern, Central and Southeastern Arizona,

from semi-desert grasslands to conifer for-

ests. They're known to frequent open, sunlit ar-

eas and shrubby plateaus, or anywhere they

can find a steady, protein-filled diet of ants,

beetles and grasshoppers.

Thanks to Bruce Speirs for this article Trail Talk - 7 - April 2013

Trail Talk - 8 - January 2013

Mark your Calendars,

April 28th - May 4th, 2013

Sites Reserved at Spanish Trails RV Park

1-800-787-2751

and

Rooms at Moab Rustic Inn

1-435-259-6177

Be sure to tell them you are with the Havasu 4 Wheelers

Sunday the 28th, Meet & Greet and sign up for runs@

Spanish Trails RV Park

Wednesday 5pm, Club Potluck Dinner @ Spanish Trails

Bring your plates, utensils, drinks and a dish to share

More information

Contact Mike & Cheryl MacLean for details

It‘s not too late!

The No Bell

The Cow Bell And


A small crew recently repaired the fence at the J&J Mine. The mine was first fenced in fall of 2011. The next year

it was totally demolished by vandals. All of the fence and posts were torn out and thrown down the mine. In the

fall of 2012 the fence was replaced by the fencing crew.

Inspection several months later noted the four strand wire was cut in two places, a post was removed, and the wire

tangled (see photo on left). On March 27, Ken Weller, Bob Carson, Mike Yahrmarkt, Tony Planas and a guest

accompanied by Darryld Kautzmann again repaired the mine fence ( see photo on right). The total fencing crew was not

called out due to the minimal time needed for repair (two hours driving and one hour repair time). Hopefully the

vandals will leave this repair standing. Photos By: Darryld Kautzmann

Darryld Kautzmann, Fencing Coordinator

Repair of the J&J Mine Fencing

Goes to Mike Yahrmarkt

Displaying my new awards, Thanks to All, Mikey

1993-94 through 2012-13

The names and dates of all of the elected officers are shown below. They represent only a fraction of the unnamed members that have given their time

and talents to make your club successful over the past 18 years. To all those, and you know who you are…THANK YOU!

(By-Laws Article VI.1, Administration & Officers) All elected officer positions conform to Havasu 4 Wheelers By-Laws Article VI.1.

(1) In addition to the 4 Executive Committee positions, the offices of Immediate Past President and 2 Member At-Large positions were created by By-Law Amendment in February 1999. (2) The position of Membership Chairman elevated to a voting Member At-Large. (3) Incumbent president elected to a second term. The position of Immediate Past-President filled by the nomination and election of a third Member At-Large.

Office

YEAR

PRESIDENT

VICE-

PRESIDENT

SECRTARY

TREAURER

IMMEDIATE PAST

PRESIDENT

MEMBER

AT LARGE

MEMBER

AT LARGE

1993-1994

Paul Hilton

Vince

Goodrow

Ross Hobday

Sue Melgoza None

(1) None

(1) None

(1)

1994-1995

Ross Hobday

Rusty Davis

Jim Burns

Jay Wolcott

None (1)

None (1)

None (1)

1995-1996

Jay Wolcott

Jim Burns

Linda

Spielberger Frank

Spielberger None

(1) None

(1) None

(1)

1996-1997

Jay Wolcott

Jim Burns

Linda

Spielberger Frank

Spielberger None

(1) None

(1) None

(1)

1997-1998

Warren

Breen

Jay Wolcott

Nancy Melim

Bob Nichol None

(1) None

(1) None

(1)

1998-1999

Warren

Breen

Glen Hobday Glenda

Mansfield

Bob Nichol None

(1) None

(1) None

(1)

1999-2000

Jay Wolcott

Jim Burns

Glenda

Mansfield Frank

Spielberger Warren

Breen

Early West

Ted Whitall

2000-2001

Jim Burns

Pam Rudolph

Glenda

Mansfield Frank

Spielberger

Jay Walcott

Gary Peters

Ted Whitall

2001-2002

Curt Frilot

Leroy Larsen

Glenda

Mansfield

Tina Bonsang

Jim Burns

Jim Bowen

Bill Rudolph

2002-2003

Jim Bowen

Leroy Larsen

Tina Morris

Rosemary

Thompson

Curt Frilot

Jerry Land

Don Petersen

2003-2004

Leroy Larsen

Mike

Norman Marianne

Black

Jim Faulkner

Jim Bowen

Larry Thien

Early West

2004-2005

Mike

Norman

Jim Totcke Kathi

Carmichael Trixie

Kautzmann Leoroy

Larsen

Gene Knox Louise Flood

(2)

2005-2006

Mike

Norman

Larry Thien Margee

Perryman

Steve Perry Bob Sims

(3) Dick Thomas

(3) Louise Flood

(2)

2006-2007

Darryld

Kautzmann Snake

Williams Margee

Perryman Bobbie

Halterman Mike

Norman

Dick Thomas Willie

Williams (2)

2007-2008

Jim Bowen

Bill Mitschele

Cheri

Lansing

Mary Monia Darryld

Kautzmann

Dick Thomas Willie

Williams (2)

2008-2009

Bill Mitschele

Charles

Leipart

Sue Guibord

Mary Monia

Jim Bowen

Dick Thomas Willie

Williams (2)

2009-2010

Charles

Leipart Dennis

Callaghan Cheryl

MacLean

Mary Monia

Bill Mitschele

Ken Weller Gail Key

(2)

2010-2011

Bruce Speirs Willie

Williams

Cheryl

MacLean

Loretta

Robinson

Charles

Leipart

Bob Scholl (2) Gail Key/

Janet Drew

2011-2012

Cheryl

MacLean

Bob Scholl

Ro Beets

Loretta

Robinson

Bruce Speirs

Jim

Hofstetter

Janet Drew

(2)

2012-2013

Cheryl

MacLean

Jim Bowen

Diana Liston

Ro Beets

John Strong

(3)

Gary Wiskus

Janet Drew

(2)


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Desert Gazette all the news worth printing and the rumors too if they’re almost believable.

Jim Bowen levitates jeep

By ImaKidinn, Desert Gazette Staff Writer

March 15, 2013

While driving the Sleeping Princess trail out of Bullhead, Jim Bowen was able to find out just how much traction you get

with your lockers on. While Jim appears to be climbing on thin air his right front tire is hanging ever so slightly on that

side hill rock face. Several people called the Desert Gazette and suggested the following captions –

―Hey Jim, is this safe? Why sure it is. Can’t you see I have both hands

inside?”

“Jim didn’t you say that all that money we spent on that custom long arm

kit, new tires, new wheels, new axles, and new fenders would allow the

suspension to fully articulate and keep it in contact with the ground for

maximum traction? Well er, gee Jane I, uh, don’t remember, ah, right

this moment dear. But,hum,I just remembered I got to go, think I have a

PLAC meeting!‖

―The American Automobile Association warns of the unexpected

consequences of dropping a little blue pill in your fuel tank. If the jeep

doesn’t come down in four hours call a tow truck.”

―This would raise the hair on most people. We checked Jim’s but couldn’t

really tell.”

“Jim did not air down on this run. He actually aired up with helium.‖


March’s 50/50

Winner Was

Richard Durham $70.00

High Line Trail

Per the US Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Mines, the J & J Mine or

Golden Gate Mine was established in 1934 as gold ran at $35.00 per

oz at the time. The claim was worked up till 1981, most lastly by Jack

Cutting of Lake Havasu City, AZ. It is estimated that the mine

produced 700-800 tons of high grade ore containing as much as 1+ oz

of gold and 10 oz of silver per ton.

The lower photo was taken by John Strong last month which shows

the High Line house as it is today.

Thanks to Snake & Willie Williams for the above picture and article.

Sleeping Princess-Hell’s half mile

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

W e assembled at Terrible‘s at I-40 and

headed to the air down spot north of

Bullhead. The four Jeeps with trailers

dropped their trailers at the air down and we

were off! After about 10 minutes we saw, and

then over took about 10 Jeeps from a local RV

park doing just the easy part of Sleeping

Princess. They looked at us in dis-belief when we

told them we were going to do the ―hard part‖

they were all out of their Jeeps looking at. They

thought we were crazy—we puffed out our

chests—and then heard on our CB that one of

our Jeeps had broken a drag link (part of the

front steering stuff) before we even got to the

―hard part‖. The other group left-we assembled

and tried to weld the broken part—to no avail.

The broken Jeep waited where it was and the

rest of the group made two loops thru the ―hard

parts‖ and returned to the broken Jeep with no

additional problems. Great day—fun run for all

except one.

Jim Bowen, Trail Boss


● Roster Changes ●

Corrections:

Brian & Daralyn Springer, correct email address:

[email protected]

Craig & Jean Eggerman, correct phone number:

509/590-6957

“Sunshine”

If you know of anyone in the club

who might need some cheering up, please contact

Trish Reister at [email protected]

She will be happy to send cards for any occasion

on behalf of the entire

Havasu 4 Wheelers membership.


Cat Tail Cove

I t can be said that a jeep run is only as good as those

on it. This can be said of the run to Cattail as fifteen

jeeps with a bunch of members and some guests

made the trek there for a windy and warm day in the

desert. From the Wall of Death to Geri‘s Jump to the

obstacles on the way to our lunch area close to the Bill

Williams River, no one shied away from trying every-

thing the run had to offer. We had a few interesting

moments when two of our group managed to get their

jeeps off camber and risked the possibility of turning

over, but with straps secured at the appropriate place,

they were righted and continued on their merry way. On

our way back to the air-up point, Bill Trunk led us

through the Bowling Alley; none of our group opted to

watch, but rather to go through. The only casualty was

our leader who managed to get ―high-centered‖ on a rock

that was in the middle of the trail and had to be strapped

off. All-in-all this was a great run and everyone enjoyed

the day. A great deal of thanks goes to several people,

Snake Williams, Dick Thomas and Mike Yahrmarkt for

spotting (Mike was also my navigator), Snake and Willie

Williams for taking care of the AED and Jim Hofstetter

and Bob Carson for tailgunning.

Charles Leipart, Trail Boss

H4W’s Give Back To the Community

Part of the proceeds from the Havasu 4 Wheeler‘s annual

yard sale are donated back to the community.

Accepting checks for their organizations are:

Connie Hoppe - H4W‘s Community Service Coordinator

Kelly Parks, Hospice

Dick Karl - Meals on Wheels

Jeannie Morgan - Havasu Community Health Trust

Cheryl MacLean - H4W‘s President

Garnett & Susan Collins

4120 Trotwood Drive

LHC, AZ 86406

662/322-7194

[email protected]

Did You Know?

Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the

US at 13,311 square miles or 8,500,000 acres. It

has only 200,000 people primarily in three cities.

Its elevation varies from 400’ at Parker Dam to

8,500’ in the Hualapai Mountains. It borders

California, Nevada and Utah.

The reason Mohave is spelled with and “H” in

Arizona and with a “J” in California is because of

Post Office confusion in the 1880’s trying to figure

out the delivery prospectors’ mail.

Copper was the mineral that produced the greatest

wealth for Arizona, silver for Nevada, and gold for

California.

Copper was the mineral that produced the greatest

wealth for Arizona, silver for Nevada, and gold for

California.

Automatic External Defibrillator

I f you want to carry one of the club‘s Automatic Ex-

ternal Defibrillators (AED‘s) and Trauma Kits on a run,

please contact Gary Wiskus at 928/680-0350 and

make arrangements to check one out before your run.

Thanks, John Strong, Run Chairman

Our sincere condolences from the entire membership go out to Snake & Willie Williams with

the passing of her Mother...


Got Rocks? Leave-er-rite – a variety of rock that is most commonly found as you step out of your jeep that has absolutely no value or

collectors appeal that is best ignored or put in your buddy’s jeep when he’s not looking.

Chalcedony - forms from watery silica gels at relatively low

temperatures. Chalcedony can be found in weathering volcanic rocks,

but also in sedimentary ones, often together with agate. In igneous or

metamorphic rocks chalcedony is very rare and only forms veins in

cracks that have been percolated by warm rising silica-rich brines. If

you want chalcedony rosesone of the best places to go is the Turtle

Mountains across the river in California. White and pink chalcedony

roses can be found near Mopah Spring in the Turtle Mountains near

Brown’s Mining Camp. These roses have weathered out of the volcanic

host rock and can be picked up undamaged from the ground. The

"backs" of the roses usually have the typical waxy surface of

chalcedony, but the frontal side shows radially grown quartz crystals

on its edges and sometimes an icing of tiny sparkling quartz crystals in

the center.


Moss Wash

O n Sunday March 17, 2013, five Jeeps met at

Terrible‘s at I-40 at 8:30 a.m. to make the long

interstate trip to Exit 66. After topping off with

fuel and airing down, we made our way to the Moss

Wash turn off. Our next stop was at the Gold King

Mansion to look around the ornate mansion, walk

around and enjoy the scenery, and read the signs posted.

After having lunch in the black walnut tree area, we took

the switch backs up to Flag Mine Road and south to the

Escalator Trail going down to the Walnut Creek

Survivalist Camp. While exploring the area one

individual went down to inspect and report on what was

in the underground bunker. The rest of the trip to I-40

was uneventful except for a flat tire that had to be

changed. Thanks to Andy and Nancy Lucas for tail

gunning.

Trail Boss, Ladell Olson

Serpent’s Tail Trail Hualapais

Wednesday March 27, 2013

W hat a beautiful day for our trip down the spine

of the Hualapai Mountains that started in

Kingman and ended about half way between

Kingman and Lake Havasu City at the Jct. with I 40.

While the climbs were a lot of loose rocks that made the

reaching of the ―tops‖ a feeling of accomplishment—the

views from up top were awesome! Views in all directions

made keeping your eye on the rather narrow road a

challenge. Only one challenge—I had a stick about the size

of your little finger poke a hole in my left front tire. I first

want to thank everyone that jumped in and helped me find

a level (sort of) spot and get the tire changed. Secondly—a

pox on the ones that were hoping I would not have a lug

wrench that would fit inside my wheels to loosen the lug

nuts! One said, ―boy, wouldn‘t it be funny if Jim doesn‘t

have a lug wrench that will work‖! Well, I had a lug

wrench that fit, (3rd tire since October with either a screw,

nail, or stick through it)—thank heavens for tire

warranties! The rest of the trip was fun, challenging, very

scenic, and without incident after I got my act together!

Jim Bowen, Trail Boss


Ranch Work Day Thursday, March 21, 2013

W hat a great crew! 21 people

showed up ready to do some

work and have a great day at

the same time! We bunched up in vehicles

(to save gas and talk all the way up) and

left Terribles at 0800. After arrival and

meeting with Anita (rancher‘s wife), Troy

from AZ Game an Fish from Phoenix,

and Lainie (local ranger with AZGF) we

divided into two groups and assaulted

our projects. One group worked on the

corral we worked on last year and

burned the brush we cut

last year, removed rocks

from the corral (so the

cute little cow babies

wouldn‘t bang their

bodies on the rocks when

they were getting their

shots and branded). The

second group (and part

of the first group) then

worked on ―brushing

fences‖. This consisted

o f cut t ing brush

(sometimes trees 3-4

inches in diameter) with chain saws and lopers to clean out both sides of

the fence. (This was so when cattle are running and busting through

brush they don‘t crash into a fence they can‘t see and injure them-

selves). Of course the

best part was gathering at

the ranch bunk house for

ice cream (all the

toppings) and homemade

brownies to go on the

bottom! Several people

commented that ―they

were tired—but it was a

―good tired‖—and they

had a good time and

would certainly partici-

pate again next year! We

left Caine Springs Ranch a

bit before 3:00 and were

back in LHC well before

5:00. A great day for our

fourth annual Ranch Day

and our participation in the

Arizona Game and Fish

Adopt a Ranch program!

Jim Bowen Thanks to Sue Guibord and

Kurt Smith for these photos.

Egilske’s - H4W “Club Stuff” “Let them put you on the trail in style!”

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Tank Tops ........ $5.00 Men‘s S/S T-Shirts …. $9.00 XXL .…. $11.00 Men‘s L/S T-Shirts…$12.00 XXL…..$14.00 Ladies T-Shirt .... $9.00-$13.00 Golf Shirts …… $15.00 XXL …. $17.00

Henley Shirts ….... $13.00 XXL .... $14.00

Baseball Hats, Men‘s .. $10.00 Ladies .. $8.00 Aussie Hats ......... $11.00

Visors .................. $10.00 H4W Logo Sticker .. $3.00

or 2 for $5.00 H4W Window I.D .. $4.00

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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

2013/2014Executive Officers:

President………………………….……………..Jim Bowen Vice President………….….……....…...John Strong Secretary……….…………..………..……..Annie Planas Treasurer……..……………….………….….Mark Corder

Voting Members:

At Large……….……………….…..….…….Gary Wiskus, Mike Yahrmarkt & Janet Drew

Committees:

Advertising…………………..……………Dan Klawitter Audit……………………………………………Willie Williams By-Laws………………………………………….....Steve Riley Community Service…………….Connie Hoppe Conservation……………….…..……….…...Jim Bowen Desert Clean-Up …………………....Sue Guibord Events…………………..……..Rodger & Diana Delk 50/50……………………………….………..Mike MacLean Highway Cleanup…………………...John Strong Historian…………………...…….…………Connie Hoppe Merchandise…..……......Joe & Cindy Egilske Membership……………………………..… Janet Drew Newsletter Editor….Bob & Wanda Scholl Public Relations……………………....Bruce Speirs Runs………………………………..……….....…..John Strong Safety………………………….……………...…….…...Bob Drew Sunshine…………………...…..………………Trish Reister Turkey Roast…………Jim & Joanne Malara Webmaster………………..Dennis Kreuzenstein Yard Sale……………...Paul & Joyce Stephens


April Birthday’s

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Ronald Olsen

Gail Sims Connie Wilke

3 Mike

Dickerson

4 5 Kathlyne

Speirs

6 Frank Eckis

7 8 9 10 11 Frank Travis

12 Penny Leistiko

13 Sheila

McKinnon

14 15 Chuck Jackson

16 Margie

Christiansen Connie Newton

17 18 Mary Lou

Ellis

19 Dave Bruno

Patti Schroeder

20 Alice Parks

21 22 Andy Walker

23 24 Arvella Joy

25 Deborah Kalwitter

26 27

Doug Roberts

28 Larry Lutz Steve Perry

29 30 If we forgot your

Birthday/Anniversary,

please let us know

so we can correct our records.

3rd - Bill & Janice Farr 7th - Hardy & Jeanne Edmondson 14th - Bruce & Kathlyne Speirs 15th - Bill & Nancy French 15th - Byron & Mindy Pohlman 17th - Joe & Cindy Egilske 19th - Les & Terry Sue 20th - Paul & Diane Wheatley 25th - Phil & Debbie Harrington 26th - Don & Louise Flood 27th - Rodger & Renee Melton 27th - Steve & Jayne Riley 28th - Jay & Chris Myers 30th - Ed & Sherry Sroka

April Anniversaries

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A HAVASU 4 WHEELERS 2013 PUBLICATION LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA

HAVASU 4 WHEELERS, PROUD MEMBERS

- HAVASU 4 WHEELERS TRAIL RATINGS - - 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.

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