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NOVEMBER 2019
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Our Freedom Isn’t Free…One Soldier’s Tale
more of a routine day than anything else. He was in similar situations at other times, but when he speaks of those times he does so with a calm demeanor of a story-teller, as if they were no more uncommon than a day at the beach or at the park.
Kelli Langley WRITER By The weather is turning cooler, little hobgoblins are roaming the street, pumpkin spice everything is on the shelves of every grocery store….This time of year people start thinking of the holidays: Turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving, Christmas lights and music, epic New Year’s parties, and the joy of spending time with friends and family. But before we stuff the turkey or hang the bright lights, we celebrate Veteran’s Day. This is the day that we, as Americans, should all stop and remember those who chose to sacrifice their lives and freedoms so that we may continue to live in a nation where we are free speak our minds, to worship as we please, and to celebrate the holidays that make us uniquely American. Since this country was born in 1776, hundreds of thousands of brave young men and women have served in the armed forces that protect us. The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard have shaped this country into what it is today: the freest nation in the world. So many gave their lives so that we may enjoy the lifestyle which others on this Earth are denied; others gave up years of their own lives to serve and protect us. One such person who dedicated his life to protecting our freedom is Capt. Leonard Tilley. As a young man I’m sure he never imagined the impact the Army would have on his life; nor the impact he would have on the Army. Tilley enlisted in the Army on February 20, 1953, and served in the Korean War, or police action, as it was known at the time. At the end of the war, he returned home and married his wife, Betty, on July 14, 1953. He remained in the military, and he and his family, which would eventually include two daughters and four sons, moved all over the world, wherever the Army took him. As a young enlisted man, he went wherever his services were needed, and over the years made his
During the war he continued to rise in the ranks, and eventually was commissioned as an officer. Captain Tilley retired on May 31, 1973. He now lives a quiet life on his own little ranch; if you saw him on the street you would probably not be aware of the heroic acts he has committed. But to sit down and listen to him….man, that’s priceless. I cannot begin to imagine what it was actually like to have gone where he has gone, to see what he has seen, and to experience all that he has. Listening to him tell about his experiences is like having a living history book, only not so sugar-coated. way up through the ranks. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, Sergeant First Class Tilley went over as a member of the exclusive Special Forces Green Beret. He put his life in danger virtually every day as a platoon member on combat patrols. He helped lead his men through some of the roughest terrain on Earth, in a country where you couldn’t be sure if the person approaching you was an ally or an enemy. His calm demeanor and extreme courage made it possible for him to lead young men into dangerous situations, knowing they could depend on him to get them out. On February 7, 1967, Tilley’s bravery was at its most apparent. During a routine patrol, he and his platoon were attacked by a much larger group of Viet Cong soldiers. While the platoon leader ordered a retreat, Tilley covered them so they could reach an area where they could set up a defensive perimeter. During the battle the platoon leader was killed, and Tilley took over. He directed his men in battle and called in for air support, all the time firing his weapon and tending to those men who were wounded. As the men prepared to be picked up by helicopter, Sergeant Tilley single-handedly attacked the enemy with a vengeance, firing his weapon and throwing grenades, while his men safely reached the evacuation site. He then returned to the site of battle to ensure the wounded men were carried out and the bodies of those killed recovered before he climbed aboard the helicopter himself.
Tilley’s actions that day saved the lives of numerous young soldiers, and he was awarded the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross for his efforts. These were just two of the numerous medals this hero received during his long and distinguished career, and he certainly deserved many more. He put his life on the line many times, to protect the freedom that many of us take for granted. To listen to him speak of it, however, it was
If you know a veteran, don’t forget to take the time to say thank you. And if they want to tell you about their time in the service, be sure to take the time to sit down and listen. Veteran’s Day is more than just a day off of work, a time to BBQ and drink beer….it’s a time to honor all of those who have put on the uniform, picked up a weapon, and provided us, by shedding their own blood, the freedom that we have today. Please don’t forget that on this Veteran’s Day!
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Central Valley Mini Stocks CC Biker Night some to watch them enjoy the excitement. We need more folks to come out and support your local Race Tracks before we have nothing left. It takes Fans Support to keep these tracks up and running. So hopefully in 2020 more of you will make it out and It was a nice day out not too hot. It was cool to bring some of our show some support to your local The stands were not even a third full but everyone was having fun. Dan Myrick was able to walk away staff who had never been to the Drivers and Track Owners. We had about 8 people come with 1st Place, Clint Massey came races before. out with us to enjoy the races. in Second and Randy Brown was It was aweOn October 12th, we had the pleasure of attending the Central Valley Mini Stocks and House of JuJu Race # 9 which they made CC Biker and Motorsports Night. That was such an Honor for them to do that.
Our Staff had fun walking around taking pictures and talking to the Drivers. The drivers didn’t let it bother them that the stands were not full. They drove their asses off going around that track kicking up some dirt. A few times there was a bump or two between the cars as they battled for the win.
able to grab 3rd place. All of the Drivers were giving it their all to be first passed the checkered flag, but only the top 3 get bragging rights. The season is coming to an end and we shall see soon who the Champion of the season is.
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BIKER AND MOTORSPORTS EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, November 2nd
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16th Annual Black and Orange Ball Hosted by Underlords MC 4715 E. Olive ave, Fresno, Ca 6 pm -?? $15.00 Donation BBQ, Great Music, Raffle Prizes and 50/50 No one under 21
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Run Clawson Motorsports 6334 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, Ca 8 – 11 am Check-In: 8am - 10am Run Begins: Clawson Motorsports Run Stops: Mono Wind Casino Run Ends: Jackson’s Roadhouse REGISTER HERE: https://form. jotform.com/92417087714158 $35 entry fee includes pancake breakfast from Clovis Kiwanis and lunch at Mono Wind Casino
Rides N Rods Toy Run Kernville Saloon 20 Tobias St, Kernville, Ca Hosted by KRV Toys for Tots 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday, November 3rd G for Kids Toy Run/Poker Run GA Motorsports 730 E. Mineral King Ave, Visalia 7:30 am – 5 pm Between 7:30 and 9:30 am While you register, enjoy a free pancake breakfast provided by the Visalia Breakfast Lions Club; then it’s kickstands up at 10 am for the poker run! After party starts at noon with music by the Michael Walker Band. Your entry fee is one new unwrapped toy or gift card per rider, and it all goes to make sure that kids in the South Valley will have a special gift this holiday season! Download registration at: http://www.997classicrock.com/ sections/landing-pages/ bikers-united-2019/
Friday, November 8th Live Band The Pit Stop 205 Coalinga Plaza, Coalinga, Ca 8 – 11 pm The Macey Blue band will be pulling into the Pit Stop in Coalinga! Come on down and listen to some great Rock n Roll while you get a beer and some Fatte Alberts Pizza ! Band starts at 8pm! Hope to see you there!
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Saturday, November 9th Fireblade Performance 12th Anniversary Party Fireblade Performance 1330 Golden State Av, Bakersfield, Ca Fireblade Performance is having it’s 12th Anniversary Party starting at 3pm on Saturday November 9th. We will have a bike show, wheelie machine, food, drinks, prizes, raffles, vendors, trophies, games, and a lot of fun. opens at 3pm bike registration stops at 5pm for judging no exceptions $10 bike entry fee all types of bikes welcome
Saturday, November 9th Room Service @ Stonehouse Tavern 33071 Auberry Rd, Auberry, Ca Room Service plays all the best Danceable, Classic Party songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! 9 pm – Midnight
12th Annual Turkey Bowl Screaming Demons MC 181 Academy Ave, Sanger, Ca Starts at Noon Come join the Screamin Demons Motorcycle Club for their 12th Annual Turkey Bowl. We will be serving Turkey and Dumpling for lunch along with music, raffle prizes and games. We will have a free to enter men’s and women’s turkey bowling competition with some badass trophies for the winners. We will also be playing our world famous chickenshit bingo. A $15 Donation with a unwrapped toy for the less fortunate Sanger kids or a $20 donation without per person will get you in the gate and a meal ticket.
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AVENAL SAND DRAGS 2019 BREE KEYES WRITER / BREE & MATT KEYES PHOTOGRAPHY In the little town of Avenal, 30 minutes from our hometown of Lemoore on the weekend of 25th to the 27th of October, the desert looking scene was filled with people and cars. Going to these sand drags, there was no address to get here, but it is no secret to what this quiet town holds. If you look on google maps at the surrounding areas you can see the trails that go through the foothills and the sand pits were the races took place. People came from all over to races in the Nationals with their supped-up ride. Our neighbor to our right was from Oregon. There were jeeps to dragsters and top fuel alcohol racers to Baja Bugs.
It was an amazing time and happy we arrived on Friday. We arrived after dark on the first day of the races and set up camp in the pit were all the action was. The atmosphere here was electric. This was a city of campers and trailers brightly lit up. You could hear music and people laughing, having a good time with family and friends. I couldn’t wait for the next day to see all the vehicles in action. They were firing them up and working on them to make sure they were ready for the day. You could hear the rumble all throughout camp. Our next-door neighbors were from Oregon and was running the
Buzzed ½ Dozen with a straight 6. We made friends with them right away since Matt used to lived in Oregon. They raced very well and can’t wait to watch them again. Also met another couple from Kansas that was so polite. People from all over the states came to race in the finals. Sleep could not come fast enough. The next morning was the semifinals, I woke to the excitement of roaring turbo engines. The
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win was exciting. These were the big boys and girls racing. Unfortunately, some went home, but the rest would be racing the next day in the finals. Since there is no lighting out here, the racing stopped at dark and would continue the next day. We went back to camp to relax and get ready for dinner. Matt had smoked a tri tip for about 7 hours, we put a movie on with our projector and stayed warm by the fire as the nights got cold. Yes, I know the camping life is horrible. The last and final day ed to fly and I could only imagwill be intense with racers striving ine the dragster trying to race. I would think it would get dangerto reach the finish line first. ous in those conditions. Luckily, Last night they didn’t finish the we had a fire truck that was spesemi finals due to no lights, so it cifically for Motorsport Races. started up again bright and ear- They were amazing and always ly. I was told the races will go all attentive to what was going on, day. We started packing up camp not to mention the paint job on when the wind picked up and I it was very Patriotic. There were mean bad. Our pop-up tent start- still quite a few racers left to go.
We were told it will happen again in the Spring of next year and I can’t wait. I will be there once again amazed at the power and the guts these people have. Fast and loud is what some adults and kids alike want. I know I sure do! The weather the whole weekend was perfect, but of course the wind on the last day came out of no where and we were then in a
dust bowl and the dirt dang sure was flying around everywhere. With many photos taken and the excitement of the races, I will certainly be looking forward to the spring. Keep an eye out for it on Facebook on CC Biker and Motorsports Event Page, you know Bree’s Craft’s 4 You and CC Biker and Motorsports will be where the fun is!
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