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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 March 2012 Volume 20, Number 3

P residents Message Greet ing s

Havasu 4-

Wheelers,

Since this is

the final

newsletter for the current

term of Board of Directors, I

would like to thank the

current Board for all of

their hard work over this

past year, and as a two term

President, I welcome the new Board of Directors to be

inducted at the March Membership meeting.

I would also like to thank all committee chairs and members

for everything that everyone has done to make this club as

active and fun as it is. It takes a lot of volunteers to put on all

of the runs, events, clean ups, community service, newsletter,

membership, merchandise, advertising, yard sale, safety,

sunshine, website, and not to mention keeping our public

lands in public hands. I would ask that all club members

volunteer and help the club in any way you can. Only with

your support can we continue to be the strong club that we

are. Please don‟t wait for the “other guy”-the other guy just

might be you!

Our yard sale in February was a huge success with a profit of

$2690! Part of these proceeds will go out to the community to

help those less fortunate. Thanks go out to Paul and Joyce

Stephens for offering their home for the sale and for all of the

hard work that goes into running a yard sale. Thanks also to

all of the volunteers who helped set up, work the sale, and

finally pack up the remnants to go to St. Vincent De Paul and

Hospice.

In the meantime we have lots of 4-wheeling left to do this

spring. There are many runs coming up as well as junk car

removal, mine fencing, ranch cleanup and so much fun it

might not be legal.

Happy Trails, Cheryl

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

and events: www.havasu4wheelers.org

Bouse-Granite Mountains (3.5)….….………..……….Mar 1st

8:00am, Scenic Turnout Hwy 95 South, Jim Bowen

Whipple Creek/Hike (3.25)….…………….....………….Mar 2nd

8:30am, SARA Park, John Strong

Crazy Eights (3.0)….…………..………………..……….Mar 2nd

9:00am, Terrible’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Bob Carson

Desert Bar to Roadrunner (3.0)…………………...…….Mar 2nd

1:30pm, Scenic Turnout, Kathlyne Speirs

B&D Roulette Mine (3.25)…..……….….…..…..……….Mar 3rd

9:00am, Scenic Turnout, Charles Leipart

Cottonwood/Hualapai Mtns. (3.5)….………...………….Mar 5th

8:30am, Love’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Jim Bowen

Yahoo Loop (4.0)……………………………....………….Mar 6th

9:00am, Scenic Turnout, Bob Drew

Mine Fencing (3.0)….…………………..……..………….Mar 6th

8:00am, BLM @ Acoma & Sweetwater, Darryld Kautzmann

B&D Roulette Mine (3.25)….…………..……….……….Mar 7th


Granite Peak/Hualapai Mtns. (3.5)….…………….…….Mar 9th

8:00am, Love’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Jim Bowen

Boriana Mine Hualapais (3.25)….…………..………….Mar 10th

8:30am, Terrible’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Mike MacLean

Desert Bar via Hole in the Wall (3.0)….…....………….Mar 11th

10:00am, SARA Park, Tom Bunnell

Slot/Maggie Mine/Old Alamo Rd (3.5)……..………….Mar 12th

8:30am, Love’s@ Hwy 95 & I-40, Jim Bowen

Silver Creek (3.5)…..….…..….….……………..……….Mar 13th

8:30am, Love’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Sue Guibord

Gold Rice Mine (3.25)….…………..…………..……….Mar 14th

8:30am, Scenic Turnout, Bruce Speirs

Plane Wreck/Havasu Falls (3.0)…...………..………….Mar 16th

9:30am, End of Bison, Ron Satterfield

Continued on Page 3

“Trail Talk”

Safety Rant of the Month – –

CB Radio (or as My Mother-in-law calls it

- her Trailer Park Cellular Phone)

While tuning our CB the other day we picked up these

immortal words: “White Rook this is Check Mate King

Two over.” Wow, must be some powerful radio wave skip

from days of old that have bounced of Pluto and have

just returned to earth. Even though Marconi is not a

member of the club there are a few members that know

the + wire from the – wire. Some of the most common

faults with our CB‟s are loose antenna cable connections

(at the radio or antenna), loose antenna to mount

connection, and an un-tuned radio antenna. Ever heard

someone transmit and it sounds like they have a piece of

wax paper over the mic or you can barely hear them? Or

their transmission is scratchy or breaks up? In the first

case it probably needs tuning and the second a faulty

connection somewhere. The radio should be checked at

least twice a season. All that bumping and jiggling does

cause failures. And have a buddy come over, swap jeeps

and call you while you listen on his. We have a couple of

real helpful radio gee wiz kind of members we can

connect you up with so give us a shout or send off a

carrier pigeon. “Roger will co, over and out!”

Cat Tail Cove January 26, 2010

E ight jeeps, twelve members along with one guest

made the trek to Cat Tail Cove for a 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 everything the run had to offer. On our way back to

the air-up point, Bill Trunk and Mike Yahrmarkt took the

route through the Bowling Alley while the rest of us

watched from above. All-in-all this was a great run and

everyone enjoyed the day. Much thanks goes to several

people, Bill Trunk and Dennis Callaghan for spotting,

Rodger and Renee Melton for taking care of the AED,

Mike Yahrmarkt for tail gunning and to my navigator,

Dennis Callaghan for keeping me on the correct path.

Charles Leipart, Trail Boss

Photo By: Rodger Melton

McGuffies Cabin

N ine jeeps left terrible at 95/I-40 Friday,

January 27, at 8:00 a.m. with 14 members

and 6 guests. We arrived at McGuffies Cabin,

parked, did a short hike in Mississippi Wash

and had lunch. In Mississippi Wash a watering station

for sheep and pictographs were viewed. After our hike

and lunch we did a return side trip through Alamo Slot

Canyon. We arrived at our air up spot by 3:30 and

thank you Steve Riley for being our tail gunner.

John Strong, Trail Boss

Photo By: John Strong

May 6th - 12th, 2012

RV Park: Spanish Trails 1-800-787-2751

Hotel: Moab Rustic Inn 1-435-259-6177 Contact: Mike & Cheryl MacLean

Trail Talk - 2 - March 2012

Continued from Page 1

Coffin Spring Jeep & Hike (3.0)….……..…..……..…….Mar 20th

8:00am, Terrible’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Steve Riley

Piute & Old Woman Mtns. (2.0)….…..……..……...…….Mar 21st

8:00am, Terrible’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Bruce Speirs

High Line Trail (3.0)….…….…..…………………..…….Mar 21st

9:00am, End of Bison, Ron Satterfield

Walnut Creek Tour (3.25)….…………..……......……….Mar 23rd

8:30am, Terrible’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, John Strong

Cat Tail Cove (3.25)…..….…..….….………..…..……….Mar 24th


Laughlin Wildflower Run (2.5)….…………....………….Mar 31st

1:00pm, Terrible’s @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Bill Mitschele

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 …………………..….……….…........... Mar 15th

12:30pm, Place To Be,171 Swanson Ave. #100, Diana Delk

H4W Board Meeting ………………………..................... Mar 19th

4:00pm, Mohave Comm. College, 600 Building, Cheryl MacLean

Cooks Night Out ……………………................................ Mar 20th

5:00pm, Golden Horseshoe, 4501 N London Bridge Rd,

Rodger Delk

Men‟s Breakfast .............................................................. Mar 22nd

8:00am, Bad Miguel’s, Bruce Speirs

H4W Membership Meeting ............................................. Mar 22nd

7:00pm, Realtor’s Center, Cheryl MacLean

Trail Boss Meeting ............................................................ Mar 30th

10:00am, Mohave County Library, Bob Scholl


Plane Wreck-Havasu Falls

S ix jeeps left the end of Bison Monday, January 30,

2012 with 9 members and 2 guests. We arrived near

the first engine above Havasu Falls and after a short

hike took pictures. For another day one could hike to

the top of the ridge and see the metal imbedded into the

mountain with sun reflections. Our next stop was near the

gate where we parked and after a short hike we found a old

yellow jeep body. Further on our hike we found the second

engine where we took pictures. After lunch by our parked

jeeps we ended our run at Paso de Oro. Thank you Brent

Keller for being the tail gunner.



Rovey’s Needle

W hat a great day for a jeep run. On Wednesday,

February 8, ten jeepers in five jeeps took to

the trail for a short trip to Rovey‟s Needle.

We all cleared the first two obstacles, the Wall

of Death and Geri‟s Jump with no (well maybe one) real

problems. The road to the Needle was uneventful, but when

arriving at our destination found two jeeps from Bullhead

City already there. Thankfully they had parked where we

had plenty of room to negotiate the turn at the base of the

Needle and park safely. Most of our group climbed to the

“eye” and crawled through and very gingerly made the way

down to our jeeps. From there we found a spot in a sheltered

area to have our snack as we were on our way back to the air

up point. On the way back we had time for a “jeep

inspection” (as Willie would say) and found all were in

pristine condition. We hit the air-up point at 1:00 and were

back in Havasu by 1:30. Thank you to all who braved the

trip and to Dennis Callaghan for navigating (although there is

only one road in and one road out) and for spotting. Bill

Mitschele and his daughter, Becky, performed an outstanding

job as tailgunner.

Charles Leipart, Trail Boss Rovery‟s Needle Photo By: Tom Poellinger

Trail Boss of the Month

Andy Lucas

Rookie Trail Boss of the Month

Ron Satterfield

Congratulations!

“Sunshine”

If you know of anyone in the club who might

need some cheering up,

please call Lisa Bunnell at 855-1780.

She will be happy to send cards

for any occasion on behalf of the entire

Havasu 4 Wheelers membership.

Automatic External Defibrillator

I f you want to carry one of the club‟s Automatic

External Defibrillators (AED‟s) on a run, please contact

Bob Drew and make arrangements to check one out

before your run.

Thanks, Bob Scholl, Run Chairman


Swansea Loop

T en jeeps left the Scenic Turnout February 6, 2012 at

8:30 with 18 members and one guest. We arrived

near the Bill Williams River and had lunch in a old

settlement. With a successful river crossing we did a

extra loop to see the Pipe Line River Crossing. Along the way

we had many panoramic views of the Swansea Wilderness

Area, Rawhide Mountains, Aubrey Wilderness Area, and

Sharks Tooth. At our last stop before Highway 95 we noticed

we lost our tail gunner. Mike Yahrmarkt led the majority of

jeeps out to air up at 3:30. We met our tail gunner at the air up

spot at 4:30. Lessons learned are better communication by trail

boss, keep the vehicle behind you in view, there are two exits

to $5 Dollar wash and everybody had fun.



New York Mountains Tuesday, February 7, 2012

S ix Jeeps with eleven intrepid souls decided to

venture to a faraway destination where no

man has gone before, well at least no man

from the Havasu 4 Wheelers, (I think).

We left Terrible‟s at I-40 and drove to Goffs and then

25 miles further north to the New York Mountains in

the East Mojave Desert. The goal was to visit

Caruther‟s Canyon. The drive was uneventful on good

roads and the reward was a fabulous canyon full of

gigantic boulders, some with smaller boulders perched

precariously on one another. After a chilly lunch,

cloudy and 43 degrees at 6000 feet, we headed home

via New York Mountain Road to Black Canyon Road,

Essex Road and then I-40. On the way home we

briefly visited Hole-In-The-Wall Campground where

there are some amazing rock formations, worth going

back to see.

It was a long day but the Jeepers were unanimous in

agreeing that it was worth the trip. Total mileage from

my house and back was 234 miles. A brand new

member, Tom Poellinger, was pleased to discover what

his stock YJ Wrangler could accomplish.

Thanks to Ladell for tailgunning.

Andy Lucas, Trail Boss

Moss Wash

O n February 1st, four vehicles met at Love‟s to start

the long trip to I-40, exit 66 where we stopped and

topped off our gas tanks and aired down.

We then traveled down Blake Ranch road to the

Moss Wash turn off. We stopped at the Gold King Mansion

and looked around. After leaving the mansion, we took a side

trip to Cedar Springs and up to the Flag Mine Road. We then

turned down the Escalator and came our through the Walnut

Creek Survivalist Camp to the Griffith Exit on I-40.

Thanks to Jim Bowan for tail gunning.

Ladell Olson, Trail Boss


Tomcat Pass Wednesday, February 08, 2012

S even Jeeps met at Paso de Oro, aired down and

hoped nothing would break on the way up.

The trip up this challenging trail was tougher

than usual today but all made it without incident.

We were rewarded by a spectacular view of Havasu, the

lake and the Mojave Desert on a sunny 70 degree day,

much different from the gale force winds that we endured

on our last trip.

Thanks to all those who helped the trail boss get out of

trouble by carefully and strategically placing rocks and a

special thanks to Dick Thomas for a great tailgating job.

He even kept track of Ladell, a task which some believe is

no cinch.

Andy Lucas, Trail Boss

Tomcat Pass Photo By: Andy Lucas

Whipple Wash

F ebruary 9th was one of those wonderful winter

days we have in Havasu, so 10 jeeps decided to

take advantage of it and stir up a littler dust in

the desert. They still haven‟t started the road

construction near the Bill Williams River so we buzzed

right through to our air down area.

We made our way down Whipple Wash to the cave and

that is where Frank Travis decided to entertain the group

by successfully driving in and out of the cave. Great Job!

Like someone said when you look at the cave from the

road it doesn‟t look too bad, but when you get up close OH

MY GOSH!

We traveled through the beautiful canyon with the sheer

cliffs and then decided to have lunch. The run was almost

over but everyone agreed that it was too early and the

weather was too beautiful to head home, so we did B&D

Roulette Mine run. On the run we came upon a burro that

just stood there and watched us hoping that we had

brought him some carrots. Sorry…..Connie Wilke ate all

of hers at lunch time. Since we didn‟t have a good track of

this run Mike Y. kept us pointed in the right direction and

did a great job of it because we all made it out together.

Brent Keller was the tail gunner and did an excellent

job.....you are hired.

Willie Williams, Trail Boss

Photos By: Willie Williams

Anna Hofstetter is recovering

from shoulder surgery.

Robert and Mary Drayton are

recovering from an auto accident

which happened earlier in the

month.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

and hope to see you on the trails

soon.


tread lightly! ® LEAVE A GOOD IMPRESSION

Driving 101 & 102 Class

F riday Feb. 10th 2012 we were to meet at Sara

Park, and while we were waiting, jeeps were

arriving, and arriving, and arriving, to a grand

total of 25. You could have knocked me over

with a feather; it looked like the parking lot of the

convention center in Las Vegas.

101 Class: Consisted primarily of basic 4 wheeling

techniques, such as the use of 2 wheel vs. 4 wheel drive

use, braking in both modes, traversing both up hill and

downhill, loose terrains, an explanation of center of

gravity as it pertains to jeeps, the use of tow straps and

where to store it and the wench controller. And a

question and answer session.

102 class: An explanation and discussion on tire

placement, the location of both front and rear

differentials while traversing obstacles, picking lines

through and around and over obstacles, approach angles,

and ground clearances in general. After lunch, we all

practiced the above in the Bowling Alley, and everyone

did a fantastic job, I was amazed. And yes, a couple of

vehicles got hung up, and of course this also was a

learning lesson. But all in all, I think it was a worthwhile

day spent with some very fine members of our club, and I

hope they had as much fun as we did.

After class was over, and it was only 2:30pm, we had

some folks that still wanted to play, so there were 8 jeeps

that continued down Cat Tail and we played on the rest

of the obstacles. And low and behold, they went over

everything, what a great ending for the day.

Special thank you to Steve Perry, John Strong, Bill Trunk

& Mike Beets for their assistance, and it was dearly

needed with this size of a group.

Snake & Willie Williams, Trail Boss

Photo By: Willie Williams

Photo By: Bruce Speirs

Piute – Old Woman – Stepladder – Turtle Mtns.

February 12, 2012

E ight jeeps with 13 members and one guest

departed Terrible‟s at 8 AM as we had a long

way to go. We exited I-40 at Mountain Springs

and went south west on old Route 66. Turned

south and entered a corridor trail through the Piute

Mtns Wilderness. Solitude and four burros greeted us. We

played on some interesting rocks and then continued,

passing the Little Piutes, arriving at the Cooper King Mine

in the Old Woman Mtns. We feasted on good food,

incredible vistas, old mining relics, and scooped up

delicious quartz and mineral samples for dessert. As we

were leaving Steve Perry called out “ Houston, we may

have a problem.” Seems the bolts on a front shock

„went south‟ so we immediately huddled and slapped on a

quick H4W fix. That lasted about 500 feet, so Steve

jumped out and proclaimed “We don‟t need no stink‟n

shock absorber” and off it came. As we bumped along

south – a few jeeps strangely much heavier than before - we

got a good view of the old gal herself - the rock formation

and name sake of the Old Woman Mtns. She watched us

disappear east across the Ward Valley . We then entered

another corridor road that splits the Stepladder and Turtle

Mtns. We finally arrived at Brown‟s Mining Camp and

soaked up the history, poked through old relics, scoped out

vistas and snapped photos. With our fun meters full we

headed out for home, arriving same at 6 PM. A long drive

and a long day to the middle of nowhere you say? That‟s

the price of admission to see old mining stuff, cool rocks,

and unending vistas few trouble to visit. I value it a 4X4

run that‟s worth all the “gold in them „thar hills!” A

“thanks‟ to Steve and Kathy Perry for tail gunning.

Bruce Speirs – Trail Boss

If you have a change of home

address, (in Havasu for the

winter) please let us know so

we can correct our records and

make sure your newsletter

gets to you each month.

Remember, its your job to

notify us!

Bob or Wanda 928/505-6579

[email protected]


I love this Bell!

The Cow Bell

The coveted ding-dong Goes to:

“follow the dust”

Ladell Olson

Mc Guffies Cabin - Back Way

S ix jeeps left the Scenic Turnout, February 13th,

with 13 people at 8:40am for a 108.8 mile

journey. The Rawhide Mountain Range area

holds several mines such as Rawhide, Cleopatra,

New England, Cactus Queen, Deer Trail, Bonanza, Little

Kimble, Big Kimble, McGuffie, Shanno, Lake, Maggie and

Loves. The Rawhide trail between the Pipeline and

McGuffie Road have a ton of trails. We had lunch at

McGuffies Cabin (48.8 mi.) then viewed the water-

catchment and Pictographs. We exited Alamo Road via

Slot Canyon and aired up at Boriana Mine intersection

area at 4:08. Thank you Mike Yahrmarkt for being our

Tail Gunner.



Desert Bar to Roadrunner February 14, 2012

C upid laid out a Valentine‟s Day 4X4 run &

luncheon treat for 18 members and one guest.

Our 10 jeeps took the back way route to the

Desert Bar. The first water fall was climbed by

all with no difficultly and in spite of the sun blazing

directly into our eyes we also noticed the first sign of

spring as a few flowers were showing. We stopped at the

Grey Eagle Mine to inspect the mine workings left by

those hardy souls from the days of old. Back in the jeeps

and off we went. We bumped and climbed and the more

we bumped the hungrier we got. We passed the closed

Desert Bar and continued down the canyon. Finally we

made it to the air up spot at SR 95. As we were driving to

the Roadrunner Cafe on the Colorado River it got cooler

and rain threatened. We arrived to find our reserved

tables on the floating dock and proceeded to order up the

vittles. The winning pick of the day was their open face

prime rib steak sandwich special – yummy! Trish Reister

played Cupid‟s helper and made sure everyone got lip

smacking good candy kisses. A “thank you” to Ladell and

Judy Olson for Tail Gunning.

Kathlyne Speirs, Trail Boss

Photo By: Kathlyne Speirs

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 t he message, be satisfied with what ya got!


Planet Mine February 15, 2012

E ven though it was breezy and cloudy there

were thirteen jeeps that decided to ignore the

weather and make this run. After airing down

our first stop was in the short, but very scenic

slot canyon. A little farther down the wash everyone had

a chance to play on the little hill which is a good test for

what lies ahead.

As we headed down Mineral Wash, to our lunch spot,

everyone got a chance to see how much dirt had been

moved around at the Mineral Hill Mine. After our

tummy‟s were full we headed to the no name mine, and

as usual the bats came out to say hello. A little farther

down the trail we came to the copper producing Planet

Mine which was established in 1863. Slowly a town grew

around the mine, appropriately named Planet, so we

then stopped at the post office that was established in

1902. Other than the post office and adobe remnants of

a building, there is no indication of where the people

might have lived. From the post office you get a good

view of what was the Planet Ranch. Mother Nature is

quickly reclaiming the area.

We made it to the air up spot with only a few sprinkles.

Guess we were lucky as the streets in Havasu were very

wet. A special Thank You to Larry & Patti Gant for

being tail gunners.

Willie Williams, Trail Boss

Photo By: Penny Leistiko

Cabin Run & Hot Dog Cook (Level 3.0)

O n February 16th we had 23 jeeps that met at the

kiosk and were split into 2 groups. Ron

Satterfield took one group on a level 2 run that

was about 4 miles shorter than my run. We all

ended up at the cabin within 10 minutes of each other. The

day before it was very stormy and rained and I was afraid it

would rain on the run day but the weather was blue sky all

day and no wind or dust. We went through 105 hot dogs

that were donated by Jim Lund from Albertson‟s. I could

not have done this run if it were not for the help of Gary

Wiskus and Ron Satterfield. We all spent many hours

planning it all out and it came off without a hitch. Thanks

to Snake Williams for tail gunning.

Tom Bunnell, Trail Boss

Cabin Run & Hot Dog Cook (Level 2.0)

I was co-leader with Tom Bunnell on this run. We

had two groups, the run I took was about a level 2.

We went the short way, about 19.5 miles direct to the

Cabin. We did take some extra credit for those who

wanted the challenge. We were able to contact Tom‟s

group by CB radio on a ridge just before dropping into

West Mohave Wash. Tom‟s group was North of us on Lost

Trails portion of his run. I had a great group of Jeepers, as

we continued on to the Cabin on a long bouncy run with no

complaints. This was my first run as a Trail Boss, thanks to

Tom Bunnell and his help. Thanks to Gary Wiskus for

being my tail gunner. It was a fun trip.

Ron Satterfield, Trail Boss

Photo By: Tom Bunnell

Red Line

O n Monday, January 30th, six Jeeps met at

the kiosk at Standard Wash to air down and

run the Red Line trail run. The run went

well with no problems. Thanks to Don and

Louise Flood for tail gunning.

Ladell Olson, Trail Boss

February's 50/50 Winner

Was Patty Hoppe

$98.50

Lessons Learned

Place a knife in easy reach so you

can cut through your seat

belts if necessary.

e.g.: Velcro to dash

Tiny but Tough, these combinations of algae and fungus can live for long periods in a wide range

of harsh environments. There are hundreds of species in the southwestern United States, including leafy forms and low-

growing crustose species resembling a thick layer of paint.

Lichens consist of algae and fungus growing together in a symbiotic relationship. The lichen body is composed of algal

cells living inside a compact mass of fungal tissue. The algae are photosynthetic and provide the fungus with

carbohydrate nutrients. The delicate algal cells also gain mechanical protection from hostile climatic conditions by

being tightly enveloped in a dense meshwork of fungal filaments. They are found not only in hot and sandy

environments but also in harsh, cold and icy conditions. Lichens are generally considered as being “pioneer plants” and

are able to live in conditions in which other plants cannot survive. Many of them have been estimated to have life spans

of decades and even centuries.

Photos of Lichens & Petro glyphs taken by Andy Lucas near Castle Mountains


K-2

S ix Jeeps left Standard Wash, February, 21 with 11

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. Everyone was airing up shortly after 3:00 in

Havasu Heights. Thank you Mike Yahrmarkt for being tail

gunner and Ladell Olson for another trail repair.



Gold Spring Run February 18th, 2012

A fter airing down 20 jeeps, and the drivers meeting

at the kiosk in Standard Wash, we started the run.

This run starts off quite easy and progressively

becomes more difficult, with I believe a total of six

waterfalls. We had a mix of experienced and new members, as

well as 8 guests, and a variety of vehicle equipment on this

run, which made it very interesting for me as well as the new

members who have not been on this run.

The first water fall encountered stands your jeep up almost to

the vertical, and as a spotter you get to see the facial

expressions on the drivers who have not been up these

obstacles, which is most interesting. Some are pie eyed, jaw

muscles protruding out past their ear lobes, lips pinched tight,

and their hands having a death grip on the steering wheel.

And when they top the waterfall, their face returns back to its

natural shape only with a big smile from ear to ear, and they

are now breathing again. And of course there is a BIG B.S.

session at the top with each story somewhat exaggerated with

laughter and giggles mixed in. As the day progressed, and the

obstacles came and went, we entered Hawks Nest which

provided additional comments and some more giggles over the

C.B. Upon exiting the canyon, we circled up for lunch.

After our bellies were full, we were off again headed towards

more challenges. The most notable were the ups & downs,

brown shorts hill, and the end of Rattler Pass with the three

tier stair step waterfalls near Black Falls. It may be noted,

that everyone did an excellent job of driving, and taking care

of those in front and behind them. What a great group ! ! ! ! !

Thanks to John Strong for tail gunning and to Bill Trunk for

his assistance, and also to Willie for trash pickup, and the

pruning of some of the brush & trees along the trail.

Snake Williams, Trail Boss

Photo By: Willie Williams


A.G. & Sandy Fiddler

3381 Palo Verde N.

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

928/680-9431

[email protected]

Mike & Linda Gephardt

3261 Palo Verde S.


907/598-1020 907/595-1362

[email protected]

Edward & Cynthia Sergott

1065 Montrose Drive


928/680-7344

[email protected]

[email protected]

Jim & Linda

Young

3013 Mescalero

Drive

Lake Havasu

City, AZ

86404

541/733-1199

541/723-1169


2200 MESQUITE AVENUE LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403 (928) 855-8932 FAX (928) 855-5288

Buy 1 Combo or Speciality Meal, get 1 for $1.00

(928) 855-6344 Established 1973 H4W Member

STEEL DISTRIBUTORS Rebar • Channel • Angle • Strap • Plate • Pipe Beam • Tubing • Ornamental Iron Supplies

ALUMINUM/STAINLESS DISTRIBUTORS Angle • Channel • Strap • Tubing • Sheet Plate

Shearing • Sawing • Rebar Fab • Hole Punching

1909 COMMANDER DRIVE

LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403

H I M

Havasu Iron & Metal

JACK’S

AUTO PARTS &

MACHINE SHOP

855-3011

1551 Palo Verde S.

For All Your

Auto Parts & Paint Needs

We Are ASE Certified

Paint Specialist

OPEN 6 DAYS - MON THRU SAT

Havasu 4 Wheelers

Community

Service

Donations Lending a Hand

At the February General Meeting, members voted on three

(3) community service charities they would like to support.

The charities receiving the most votes were:

Havasu Community Health Foundation

Hospice

Food 4 Kids

The various agencies will be contacted and invited to the

March meeting to be presented their checks.

Connie Hoppe, Community Service Chairman

The Havasu 4 Wheelers Nominating Committee,

presented the following slate of officers for the

2012-2013 Jeeping Season at the

February General Meeting.

President: Cheryl MacLean

Vice President: Jim Bowen

Secretary: Diana Liston

Treasurer: Ro Beets

Membership: Janet Drew

Member at Large: John Strong

Member at Large: Gary Wiskus

There were no nominations from the floor making a

written ballot for those positions unnecessary. The new

board will be presented at the March meeting and

assume duties on April 1st (no fooling!)

The state flag of Arizona “represents the copper star of

Arizona rising from a blue field in the face of a setting

sun” (quote from legislation).

In 1911 a rifle team from the Arizona Territory was

scheduled for a competition match in Ohio and needed a

flag to represent their team. Charles Harris (the Adjutant

General of the territory) quickly designed what was to

become the Arizona state flag (Arizona was admitted to

the Union in 1912 - this flag became the official flag of

Arizona in 1917).

The 13 gold and red “beams” or “rays” on Arizona‟s flag

represent the sun setting over the western desert and the

original 13 colonies (red and gold colors were also carried

by Coronado‟s Spanish expedition in search of the Seven

Cities of Cibola in 1540).

The center star signifies copper production (Arizona

produces more copper than any other state in the

country). The field of blue is the same “liberty blue” as the

United States flag. Blue and “old gold” are also Arizona‟s

official state colors.

• Roster Changes •

Phone number corrections:

Mike & Mee Dickerson 928-854-3131

Change of Address:

Joe & Deena Hazlett

1990 McCulloch Blvd. D-151, LHC 86403

Arizona State Flag

- Anna’s H4W “Club Stuff” -

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SHIRTS

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

H4W

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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

2010/2011 Executive Officers:

President……………….……………..Cheryl MacLean Vice President………….……………....…...Bob Scholl Secretary……….………………………………..……..Ro Beets Treasurer……..………………….….Loretta Robinson

Voting Members:

Immediate Past Pres…………….Bruce Speirs At Large……….……………….……. Jim Hofstetter & Janet Drew

Committees:

Advertising…………………….…Tom Christiansen Audit……………………………………………Willie Williams By-Laws………………………………………….....Steve Riley Community Service…………….Connie Hoppe Desert Clean-Up …………………....Sue Guibord Events…………………..……..Rodger & Diana Delk Historian…………………...…….…………Connie Hoppe Merchandise…..…...Anna & Jim Hofstetter Membership……………………………..… Janet Drew Newsletter Editor………………...Wanda Scholl Public Land……………….…….……….…...Jim Bowen Runs………………………………..…………......…..Bob Scholl Safety………………………….……………...…….…...Bob Drew Sunshine…………………………………....….Lisa Bunnell Webmaster………………..Dennis Kreuzenstein

March Birthday’s

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Janice Farr Madeline

Tingle

2 3 June Keller

Byron Pohlman

4 5 Lowell Owen

6 7 8 9 Kenny Lusk

10

11 12 Ro Beets

13 Margie

Callaghan

14 Marlene Marchus

15 Myrna

Larsen&Tom Poellinger

16 Al Pepper

17 Brent Keller

18 19 Bruce Joy

20 David Billick

21 22 23 Tom Bunnell

Sharon Husted

24

25 Diane Davis

Loretta Robinson

26 Jerry Hoppe

Judy Thuneman

27 28 Robert

Herbster

29 Joanne Malara

30 31 John Rawls Ron Tingle

Dick Jernigan

Gary Parks Bob Torson Jay Wolcott

If we forgot your Birthday or

Anniversary, please let us know so

we can correct our records.

Anniversaries March 1st - Larry & Betty Woosley

March 2nd - Gary & Alice Parks

March 3rd - Mike & Linda Gephardt

March 5th - Jim & Ginny Frush

March 5th - Larry & Julie Lutz

March 6th - Keith & Nancy Schweizer

March 10th - Pete & Mary Monia

March 13th - Chuck & Sue Guibord

March 19th - Dick & Rachel Jernigan

March 19th - Mike & Cheryl MacLean

March 23rd - Gary & Carol Wiskus

March 28th - Ron & Madeline Tingle

March 31sr - Tony & Annie Planas

When you purchase services or merchandise from our advertisers, please make them aware that you are

from the Havasu 4 Wheelers. This is the only way they know that you ... Support Our Advertisers

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Hardware

Steakhouse & Saloon

4501 N. London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

(928) 764-3800

Farrell’s

LONDON BRIDGE

HIGHWAY 95

LONDON BRIDGE RD.

CHENOWETH

141 Swanson Avenue Lake Havasu City, AZ (Across from Movies Havasu) 505-8030

THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE COLORADO RIVER & HOME OF THE FAMOUS "MARIACHI MARGARITA"

ONE DAY AUTOMOTIVE

SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE

CENTER

2010 Holly Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

(928) 855-0600

Fax (928)855-7272

Broasted Chicken

Has Up To

40.5% Less Fat

27.1% Less Calories Than The 2 Major Chicken Brands

GENUINE BROASTED CHICKEN & RIBS All Our Food Is Cooked To Order, Not Cooked Ahead

Homemade Food „ Assortment of Fried Foods „ Homemade Desserts

Beer & Wine „ 100% Cholesterol Free Oil

Lake Havasu City, AZ….410 El Camino Way Phone: 928-680-4441 Kingman, AZ ………..4120 Stockton Hill Rd Phone: 928-757-8770

Our Hours Are:

Tue-Sat: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sun-Mon: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

ESTABLISHED IN 1991 Lake Havasu City & Kingman

KEN & TINA BONSANG

855-4404

1675 MESQUITE AVE. LAKE HAVASU CITY

“RATED THE BEST

BY OUR CUSTOMERS”

www.LakeHavasuRealEstateAgent.com

Larry Perger 1690 McCulloch Blvd. Suite 102

(Safeway Plaza)


Cell 928/486-2879

“The Colorado River Home For All Your Jeep Needs”

10% Discount

on parts to

H4W members

WWW.andersondeals.com

- SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THEY HELP MAKE YOUR CLUB NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE!


FORD

CERTIFIED

720 N. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Larry & Dave Gerchman 928-505-4499

“A Family Owned Business”

4065 Northstar Drive


928 680-4142

Gordon & Patty Bartlett www.Bartlett Tours.com

BUS TOURS & GROUP CRUISES

leaving from LHC

Australia & New Zealand October 15-29, 2012

Space is limited

RESERVE NOW!

Visit our Web Site for our full schedule

2120 McCulloch Blvd.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403

855 -1818

Tammy Pray § Owner

171 Swanson Ave. Ste. 100 928/453-8339


Automotive A/C - Off Road Accessories We Service Most All Makes & Models

Honest, Old Fashion Service At Affordable Prices!

1115 Aviation Drive, Unit D Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

“Jeep’s - Our Specialty”

Quality Carburetor Repairs On: *Holly *Carter *Weber *Zenith

*Stromberg *Predator *Rochester

Off Road - On Road - Marine

Street Rods - Race Cars - Antiques

Over 50 Years Experience

928/854-7653 We Aim to Please

Carburetion

Specialties

DOREEN CASTELS Owner - Manager

30 S. Acoma Blvd. Suite 104 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Bridge Travel Center, Inc.

(928) 855-7900 FAX (928) 855-5353

Like a good neighbor,

State Farm is there.®

ALEX ROSS Agent, H4W Member

2138 McCulloch Boulevard


(928) 855-ROSS (7677)

Fax: (928) 855-2539 STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.

HOME OFFICE: BLOOMINGTON, IL

Supply Ross & Marlene

Hobday

H4W MEMBERS

INDUSTRIAL & WELDING SUPPLY SOURCE

Since 1981

HVAC/R • Fasteners • Gages • Hoses • Welding Supplies Motor & Tool Sales/Repair • Bldg. Hardware • Work Clothing

1081 N. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (928) 453-3185 • 1-800-593-2074 • Fax (928) 453-6560 [email protected] • www.absupplyaz.com

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

COMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL

NEW CONSTRUCTION

REMODEL SERVICE

Tom Otero

(928)505-3209

LicensedBondedInsured AZ Contr. Lic. #146501

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

MOHAVEMOHAVEMOHAVE ELECTRICELECTRICELECTRIC

Call: 928/680-0201

1841 N. Kiowa Blvd. (BETWEEN FOOD CITY & STAPLES)

Mon - Thru 7:00am - 8:30pm Fri - Sat 7:00am -9:00pm

Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm

~ SHOP Lake HAVASU City ~ PHOENIX & VEGAS ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH BUSINESS!


KELLER

WILLIAMS

Arizona Living Realty

Direct: (928) 505-HOME(4663)

Toll Free: (866)473-5542

Fax: (928)505-4649

[email protected] LYNETTE FISHER

Associate Broker

LYNETTE FISHER‟S Team One

1990 N. McCulloch Blvd., Ste 109


(Corner of Smoketree Ave/Swanson Ave)

928/505-8646

Engines - Truck & RV‟s

Steam Cleaning - Sand Blasting

Sidewalks

Driveways

Masonry

Wood Decks

Mobil Homes

Stucco Buildings

Shopping Centers

Parking Lots/Garages

Quality Work, Dependable & Reasonable

Cleaning Havasu Since 1999

Fast, Free Estimates - 24 Hour Service by Appt.

Rich & Donna Arney - H4W Members

Mirage

928.505.2826 Call For A Free Estimate

Jody & Holly Christensen

Serving Havasu Since 1995 ● Licensed & Insured

POOL & SPA ● SERVICE & REPAIR

2144 McCulloch Blvd.

Lake Havasu City

928/852-2144

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!

Bagged Ice available FREE for Havasu 4 Wheelers!

Hours: Mon - Sat. 7:30am-9:pm, Sun. 10:am-8:pm Call us for Special Orders: 928/854-2144

We can have it ready at sunrise!

Large Group Accommodations & Catering Sandwich & Wrap Trays, Salads too

Full Bar - Beer & Cocktails Make Schlotzsky’s your meeting place

H4W

A HAVASU 4 WHEELERS 2012 PUBLICATION PRINTED BY: American Graphics, LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA

tread lightly!®

HAVASU 4 WHEELERS, PROUD MEMBERS

LEAVE A GOOD IMPRESSION

- 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. 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.

H4W

Havasu Four Wheelers

PO Box 1486

Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86405

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