trail gazette - september 2012
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September edition of the Oregon Trail newsletterTRANSCRIPT
September 2012
President Gene Walker
5531 Lardon Rd NE
Salem, OR 97305-3248 (503) 428-6641
(503) 371-4363
Treasurer Tom Ruttan
3761 SW Olson Ct
Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 638-1746
Vice President Gary Kelley
20000 NE Jaquith Rd
Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802
(503) 860-6442
Secretary Shannon Kelley
20000 NE Jaquith Rd
Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802
(503) 784-0760
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August Meeting Minutes
Gene called the meeting to order and recorded
the minutes.
Attendees:
Paul Wright, Don Woodard, Scott Nelson, Tom
Ruttan, Gene Walker
Treasurers Report:
No extra charge for banquet at Village Green.
Announcements:
Tenino WA Swap Meet
Old Business:
President Gene extends high gratitude to all members for their extra time and effort devoted
to our 20th Annual successful road run. Special
thanks go to Jim and Rosie Singhose for
coordinating outstanding road routes and area history lessons.
Memorial Bricks:
All agreed to purchase 2 bricks at this time 1:
Ken Edmiston, Roy Burke, 2: Lydian Accenzi.
New Business:
2013 Road Run location suggestions:
DonW suggested Corvallis = Mary's Peak,
Coast routes
GeneW suggested Albany = Historic
Brownsville, Sweet Home
Sept 8th meeting CANCELLED. Instead, we’ll take
a scenic 70-mile road ride. We’ll get lunch at the Marquam Inn. Gather at Iggy's parking lot - NW
Corner Hwy 99 at Brooks Traffic light Meet at
10:30. No Rain Ride
Northern Rockies National Road Run
Don, Gail, their daughter LeAnne, Shannon and I
represented OTC at the National Road Run hosted by members of the Northern Rockies
Chapter in Kaslo BC. Don hauled my Chief up
which allowed Shannon and I ride our Harleys.
Needless to say, it was a nice ride.
Afternoon on Main Street, Kaslo BC
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September 2012
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Shannon and I arrived Thursday evening,
checked in and enjoyed lunch at the Brew Pub located downstairs in the Kaslo Hotel. The view of
Kootenay Lake from the hotel was extraordinary.
Kootenay Lake
Thursday evening we enjoyed Greek food catered in the park by the lake. The food was wonderful
and gave everyone an opportunity to introduce
themselves and catch up on old times.
Greek food at the park
Friday morning we assembled at a nearby park
for a southern loop following the roads Shannon
and I rode in on. Instead of retracing our ride from the day before, we decided to run the route
in reverse to see new country. We headed
northwest to New Denver. We were able to avoid
the showers Friday and had an enjoyable days ride on an excellent road following a stream with
no traffic.
Along the way we saw several falls like the one
pictured next. We were told the area had
received record rainfall over the spring. All the lakes, rivers and streams were running high and
fast.
One of several waterfalls along HWY 31
After our return to Kaslo, we met up with Don,
Gail and LeAnne. We were enjoying local beverages on the patio when storm clouds began
to roll in from the south. After a short while, the
storm arrived and we retreated into our room.
Lots of lighting, thunder and rain followed. In the
end, the bikes were all wet and several towns along the lake had lost power, Kaslo included.
Evening bike wash. Bring your own rags.
The staff at the Kaslo Hotel was somewhat
prepared and was able to power the cash registers, taps and serve a limited menu for
dinner with power generated by a car parked out
back. We ate our fill and all survived the night
with the help of LED lanterns provided in each room.
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Come Saturday morning, the Sun was out, but
unfortunately, so was the power. Zombies walked the streets in search of coffee. Most discovered
the service station had a generator and was
running their coffee machine full out. The line
was peaceful. I did run into the hotel manager
getting her cup. I bet they’ll be better prepared next time.
Saturday’s 160-mile ride made a big loop north
and east through New Denver, Nakusp and Upper
Arrow Lake, around Trout Lake, then south back to Kaslo. Shannon and I decided breakfast in
New Denver sounded like a good idea, so off we
went.
We enjoyed a second chance to ride through the canyon and soak up the scenery. The water in
the stream was still very cold and the difference
in air temperature produced a fog that hung just
a few feet above the stream. .
Along the way, Joe Stark lay in wait at a stream
crossing. All the photos in this story were shot by
Joe. I’d like to thank him for letting me share
them with you. Joe thought we’d all like a picture
of ourselves riding. Here are Shannon and I on our way to New Denver.
Gary and Shannon in route to new Denver
Joe also caught us in the parking lot as we left on
Friday. Here’s Don as he left:
Don heading out for a day in the wind
Following the ride, we all returned to the hotel for
Saturday’s awards banquet. The oldest rider award was handed out, but the winner decided
since he had rode a modern bike, Don should
receive the award. So Don got a quart of oil and
the well wishes of all in attendance.
The hotel staff had prepared dinner on BBQ’s as
power wasn’t restored until we had lined up to fill
our plates with excellent BBQ. Great work under
difficult circumstances.
The riders assemble for a group photo
Again, I’d like to thank Joe Stark for sharing his
photos with us and all the Northern Rockies Chapter members who volunteered their time to
make this event memorable.
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September 2012
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Antique Motorcycle Cannonball
Listed below are the riders, their home
state/country and the motorcycle they’ll ride.
# Rider Home Bike
1 Brad Wilmarth Virginia ‘13 Excelsior Twin
2 Erik Dunk New York ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
3 Buck Carson Texas ‘27 BSA 500 single
4 Mark Hill New York ‘29 Henderson KJ
5 Jeff Tiernan New York ‘29 Henderson KJ
6 Steve Simpson Kansas ‘28 Harley Davidson JD
7 Steven Rinker West Virginia ‘29 Indian 101 Scout
9 Claudio Femiano Italy ‘26 Sunbeam
10 Brian Schraver Arizona ‘27 Harley Davidson JD
11 Dean Bordigioni California ‘23 Harley Davidson JS
12 Jeff Decker Utah ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
13 Mike Vils California ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
14 Joe Gardella Michigan ‘14 Harley Davidson
15 Buzz Kanter Connecticut ‘29 Harley Davidson JDH
16 Chris Knoop Australia ‘25 Invincible Jap
17 Rick Salisbury Utah ‘27 Henderson
18 Doug Feinsod California ‘20 Henderson Deluxe
19 Chuck Armstrong New York ‘28 Henderson Deluxe
20 Jim Dennie New York ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
21 Paul Bessade France ‘29 Henderson KJ
22 Ian Patton UK ‘28 Indian 101 Scout
23 Norm Nelson Florida ‘29 BMW R11
24 Kelly Modlin Kansas ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
25 Mike Wild UK ‘24 Rudge
26 Ken Ashton UK ‘25 Rudge 4 valve 500
27 David Cava California ‘21 Harley Davidson J
28 Randy Aron California ‘28 Harley Davidson JD
30 Chris Price Michigan ‘28 Harley Davidson JD
31 Clyde Crouch Texas ‘29 Henderson KJ
32 Byrne Bramwell Canada ‘29 Henderson KJ
33 Andreas Kaindl Germany ‘24 Henderson Deluxe
34 Peter Reeves UK ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
36 Tanner Whitton New York ‘24 Henderson
37 Tom McBride California ‘22 Harley Davidson J
38 Paul D'Orleans California ‘28 Velocette
39 Sean Duggan California ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
40 Bill Buckingham California ‘27 Harley Davidson JD
# Rider Home Bike
41 Mike Bell Texas ‘23 Harley Davidson J
42 Jim Crain New Mexico ‘27 BSA
43 Roger Kramer Ohio ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
47 Richard Correia Massachusetts ‘25 Henderson Deluxe
48 Art Farley Michigan ‘28 Harley Davidson JD
49 Frank Westfall New York ‘28 Henderson Deluxe
50 Gerald Tims Oklahoma ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
52 Darryl Richman California ‘28 BMW R52
53 Brent Johnson Ohio ‘27 Harley Davidson J
55 Jim Petty South Carolina ‘27 Indian Chief
56 Victor Boocock California ‘14 Harley Davidson
57 Gary Wright Colorado ‘29 Harley Davidson JD
58 Kris Thompson Nebraska ‘29 Henderson KJ
59 Jimmy Allison New Mexico ‘26 BSA
60 Hans Coertse South Africa ‘21 Harley Davidson J
61 Mark Wiebens California ‘27 Harley Davidson JD
62 Joseph Gimpel Florida ‘28 BMW R62
64 Steve Macdonald New York ‘28 Henderson Deluxe
65 Mike Fockler New York ‘29 Henderson KJ
66 Tom Hayes Ireland ‘23 Harley Davidson F
68 Randy Hassler Missouri ‘26 Harley Davidson JD
69 Dave Kafton California ‘25 Harley Davidson JD
70 Jimmy Bradley Wisconsin ‘25 Triumph Model P
71 Jerry Wieland Wisconsin ‘25 Harley Davidson JD
74 Steve Barber New York ‘15 Harley Davidson J
75 Dan Emerson Connecticut ‘25 Henderson Deluxe
77 Brent Mayfield Ohio ‘24 Harley Davidson JE
80 Shinya Kimura California ‘15 Indian Twin
83 Paul Ousey New York ‘25 Harley Davidson JE
85 Matt Olsen South Dakota ‘28 Harley Davidson JD
88 Doug Wothke Alabama ‘28 Indian 101 Scout
89 Josh Wilson Virginia ‘29 Indian 101 Scout
93 Scott Jacobs California ‘26 Harley Davidson JD
98 Marcin Grela Poland ‘29 Indian 101 Scout
99 Dale Stoner Ohio ‘29 Henderson KJ
101 Jeff Alperin Florida ‘29 Indian 101 scout
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September 2012
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The antique motorcycle cannonball run departs
Newburg NY on September 7th. Again, the checkpoints are:
Leg Date Route Distance
1 Sept. 7
Newburgh, NY to Wellsboro, PA
209 Miles
2 Sept. 8
Wellsboro, PA to Sandusky,
OH 330 Miles
3 Sept. 9
Sandusky, OH to Milwaukee, WI
310 Miles
4 Sept. 10
Milwaukee, WI. to Anamosa,
IA 210 Miles
5 Sept. 11 Anamosa, IA to Spirit Lake, IA 280 Miles
6 Sept. 12 Spirit Lake, IA to Murdo, SD 280 Miles
7 Sept. 13 Murdo, SD to Sturgis, SD 300 Miles
Rest Sept. 14 Rest Day; Sturgis, SD
8 Sept. 15 Sturgis, SD to Sheridan, WY 250 Miles
9 Sept. 16
Sheridan, WY. to Yellowstone, WY
235 Miles
10 Sept. 17
Yellowstone WY to Jackson
Hole, WY 155 Miles
11 Sept. 18
Jackson Hole, WY. to
Mountain Home, ID 300 Miles
12 Sept. 19
Mountain Home, ID to Hines, OR
275 Miles
13 Sept. 20
Hines, OR to Klamath Falls,
OR 230 Miles
14 Sept. 21
Klamath Falls, OR to Fortuna, CA
286 Miles
15 Sept. 22 Fortuna, CA to Cotati, CA 245 Miles
16 Sept. 23
Cotati, CA to San Francisco CA
93 Miles
If you’re meeting the ride, send me a story to
share. See the Cannonball Run website for more information. Let’s wish the riders the best of luck.
Upcoming Events
Check out these upcoming antique and vintage
motorcycle events.
Date Event
September 7 Cannonball Run Newburgh, NY
September 8 OTC Ride 10:30 AM from Iggy’s in Brooks, OR
October 13 OTC Business meeting
Brooks, OR
“You know, that’d be a great hill climb.”
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September 2012
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September 2012
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OTC Forum Classifieds
By Our Members
1951 FL, 3 speed and reverse with 1941 sidecar.
Very nice outfit, runs great, fresh rebuilt Linkert, interior of sidecar in nice shape, spare tire on the
sidecar. Email [email protected] for more
information and pictures or call 541-944-7641.
2 Scouts for sale.
45-inch in a 741 frame. Needs finishing with
wiring and misc stuff to get it running.
Painted a beautiful, $1500.00, 2-tone blue.
52-inch in a 741 frame. Has vertical twin
front forks and wheel, TT warrior rear wheel
and Jr. Scout tanks.
Contact Ben Beberness, [email protected]
Shannon and I spent some time earlier this
month in White Bird Idaho. While there, our host
introduced us to a recently widowed woman who wanted to sell the motorcycles her husband rode.
Two bikes are being sold. A 1996 HD Dyna Glide,
and a 1962 HD Duo Glide.
Here are some specifics:
'96 Dyna Glide - 28,550 miles, 80ci Evo,
original owner
'62 Duo Glide - 39,106 original miles, fully
restored, 2nd owner
1996 Dyna Glide
1962 Duo Glide
Both are in running condition. I do not know the
specifics of the '62 restoration or pricing.
If interested, contact [email protected] and I'll
give you her number. Feel free to forward this to
anyone who may be interested.
Editor’s Note:
OTC Forum Classifieds are available to all AMCA members registered on the OTC Forum.
Advertisements posted on the forum are listed
here when space is available. Please remove your
ads as soon as possible following the sale.
Deadline for articles, advertisements or other
submissions to the Trail Gazette is the 20th of the
month. Send submissions to [email protected]
Oregon Trail Chapter, AMCA
20000 NE Jaquith Rd
Newberg, OR 97132-6694
Just one of the many mountain peaks surrounding Kootenay Lake