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BEHIND BARZ

OR MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE

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MAR-APR 2015

Bill Lyerly ~ see pages 14 & 15 ~

APRIL 24-25

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In this issue

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Chuck Deak.................5 Motor Maid News............9 Godspeed Leonard Nimoy...10 Bill Lyerly.............14-15 Beaufort, S.C..............16 Myrtle Beach Eventz....19 CVMA.....................23 Mt. Airy..................24-25 Collier HD Fat Saturday..32 Keep The Lights On...33 ChopperFest.... .....37 Buffalo Chip...............38

in every issue NCPACKS4PATRIOTS...6 Behind Barz Petz...... 7 Readerz Mail................11 Facez Behind Barz........12-13 Your Health Behind Barz....13 By: Lady D

Behind Barz Mugz........20 Hello My Happy Riders..22 By: Big Ed

Important Biker Info......26 By: Henson Fuerst

Never Judge A Book...28-29 By: Moe

Been There, Sniffed that...30-31 By: Chewy the Biker Dog

Road Scribes of America....35 Behind Barz Biker Art...........41 By: RJB3

Behind Barz Eventz..........42-44 BB Sticker Winnerz.........46

Christie Sanders pages 28-29 photo: Moe

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Editorz Notez Well, it’s been a tough winter, wouldn’t you say? In N.C. we can usually ride the entire year, except for maybe a couple of days of snow and ice. This winter was a little different. We have had several days of ice and or snow, (mostly ice freezing rain) that has prevented

Happy St. Patty’s Day! even the bravest of riders from ridin’ with their tongue in the wind (as Chewy likes to say). Don’t get me wrong, with the exception of completely snow covered highways, there are folks who ride regardless! You know who you are! For the rest of us who aren’t so brave...nicer days are comin’. Please check out the eventz section for upcoming rides and eventz in the area. Read all about Mt. Airy, just one of the jewels of our beloved state of North Carolina on pages 24-25. We are coming back with one of our most popular BB t-shirt designs because so many of you have asked for it. Doobie/Editor Picture on back cover. Check out our website for all the info on this design and other BB Gear. I would like to send a shout out to a dear friend who is battling cancer right now ~ Razzle Dazzle. You are a warrior and I have all the confidence that you will beat this horrible disease. Prayin’ for you every day! Never give up! Doobie

ON THE COVER: The one and only, Bill Lyerly! Still stunnin’ the crowds! Check him out on pages 14-15 in this issue. We reserve the right to edit all letters, opinions, or articles for publication in “Behind Barz” Motorcycle Magazine. No part of “Behind Barz” may be reproduced for any purpose in intirety or in part without the express written consent of “Behind Barz”. “Behind Barz” does not endorse any advertiser or its products and cannot be held responsible for advertisers claims. “Behind Barz” has the right to refuse advertisements for any reason. “BB” will not intentionally publish fraudulent or misleading advertising. Opinions depicted in any photograph or writing does not necessarily reflect the view point of the staff of “Behind Barz” Motorcycle Magazine. Manuscripts, artwork, photographs, inquiries and submitted materials are welcomed.

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LOCAL RIDER CelebratES 60th Harley-versary! the Silver Spokes, a riding club affiliated with H&H Cycle in northeastern Ohio and rode with local bikers until the group disbanded in the ‘60s when the dealer started selling Hondas. His retro looking, back-in-style, Chuck Deak of Spring Hope, NC started riding Harley Davidson motorcycles in 1954 and has just celebrated his 60th Harley-versary. His first bike, and one of his favorites, (pictured below) was a 1948 fire engine red Harley. His other Harley’s Chuck on his 1963 Harley and included a 1963, 1968, Jeanne on her 1964 Sportser. 1973, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2007, uniform is on display at the and his current coppertop Rocky Mount, NC Harley 2008 one hundred and fifth dealership. He also rode anniversary bike. That’s over with fellow AMA members 60 years of riding Harley’s! for over twenty five years. In the late 50’s he joined He met his wife, Jeanne, through his best friend and fellow rider Bill Satava. It wasn’t long after they were married, in 1963, when Jeanne Left to right Bill Satava and Chuck Deak in read an their Silver Spokes uniforms in 1961.

article in a cycle magazine about Dot Robinson and her group, the Motor Maids. She wrote a letter of inquiry to Dot and joined the group in 1965. She was elected to two terms as President in the late 80’s and early 90’s and will be celebrating her 50th anniversary with the group at the Motor Maid convention in British Columbia, Canada in July 2015. Jeanne’s first bike was a 1964 red and white sportster. Together they have been to all the lower 48 states on their respective two wheels putting over 10,000 miles a year on their bikes. Chuck learned early on how to keep their two bikes in perfect running order and earned quite a reputation as an authority on motorcycle mechanics which he is passing on to his son-in-law Jerry Stinnett. On weekends Chuck and Jeanne can be seen riding with Jerry and their daughter Chris on the back roads between their respective North Carolina and Virginia homes. If you see Chuck on his coppertop and Jeanne on her tan trike, wish them a Happy 50th and 60th Harley-versary!

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Motor Maid News Discovering SC history sc motor maid style It’s amazing how you can live in a State for a long time and yet not take in all its’ beauty and history. In September, the South Carolina Motor Maids had a fantastic time riding the South Carolina Cotton Trail. Stretching from I-95 to I-20, this ninety mile ride will take you through South Carolina’s cotton country. Six towns make up the cotton trail: Clio, Bennettsville, Cheraw, Society Hill, Hartsville and Bishopville. Riding along this trail not only will you see many fields still used to produce cotton, but also you can experience the amazing National Historic District in Cheraw that host three centuries of lovely structures. Bennettsville has a fascinating museum containing exhibits such as a Victorian parlor, Indian artifacts and many other interesting historical objects. There is a cotton gin which runs from fall to winter. Pearl Fryar’s Topiary Garden resides in Bishopville. A must see on your planned trip! Society Hill hosts the Sompayrac General Store which operated from 1815 to 1984. The General Store was operated by the same family for 169 years. The scenic beauty you will find traveling along the South Carolina Cotton Trail is breathtaking! A great part in South Carolina history you’ll want to explore. Diane Dixon SC Motor Maid Director

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nc motor maid polar bear ride - january The NC Motor Maids Polar Bear Ride in January took us to the Motorcycle Museum in Asheboro. The husband & wife owners of the museum agreed to a Motor Maid Exhibit. We are currently working on getting something together for display. The day concluded with a delicious lunch. Two of our members attended the Executive Board Meetings in GA. It is always very inspiring to be part of this elite group of ladies. We are looking forward to many fun rides this year! If you would like to join us for a ride or just come meet with some fun lady riders, look for event schedule on our website. Petra Harris

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He made an impression! You have to admit that. Even if you weren’t a Trekkie or a Trekker of even a follower of any kind of science fiction...you knew who Spock was! He became engrained in our minds, our thought processes, our psyche. I had the privilege of meeting him back in the 80’s when he came to Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, N.C., to give a speech. I don’t even remember his speech but I do remember I must have shot 5 or 6 rolls of film of him that day. Too bad we didn’t have digital back then. I probably would have taken hundreds! It was a great memory from my childhood! I begged my mom to take me and even though she really didn’t want to, she drove me there. It was certainly a day I will never forget! Thanks mom! Leonard Nimoy was born in Boston on March 26, 1931. He was the second son of Max and Dora Nimoy, Yiddish-speaking Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Iziaslav, Soviet Union (now Ukraine). His religious upbringing influenced the characterization of Spock. He even created the Vulcan greeting.

In 1953, Nimoy enlisted in the United States Army Reserve, serving for 18 months and separating in 1955 as a sergeant. Part of Nimoy’s time in the military was spent with the Army Special Services.

Leonard Nimoy

Nimoy was an accomplished actor, writer, director, poet, photographer, teacher, and pilot. He was even a recording artist. He had a master’s degree in Spanish and an honorary doctorate from Antioch University. He was more than just SPOCK. He even said so many times himself. He penned two books, one was “I Am Not Spock”. But that wasn’t such a bad thing, he later discovered. “Given the choice,” he wrote, “if I had to be someone else, I would be Spock.”

We received this letter in the mail from Kathy Cobb. I was reading in the last issue of BB Magazine a very interesting article you had in there. It truly caught my eye. The name of it was: “Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover”. That is a true statement. In 2007 I lost my husband and through my cousin we started going out some and he took me to a place called “The Hogs Pen. It was located in Macclesfield, N.C. It was owned and operated by a wonderful couple, Mike and Patsy Bullock. When I got there I wasn’t sure if I should be there or not because I hadn’t been out for a long time. But I became very close to Patsy. She introduced me to so many people. All were bikers. I wasn’t a biker but by the end of the night I had met a lot of wonderful and gracious people. Before that night I had never been around bikers so I wasn’t sure about myself. But I learned an important lesson that night BIKERS are the most loving and caring people you will ever meet! They are there for you no matter what. They have BIG HEARTS! They will go above and beyond the call of duty to help anyone they can. In their eyes you are a friend whether you ride or not. They made me feel like a part of them and made me feel right at home. I owe so much to MY BEST FRIEND PATSY for taking me that day and introducing me to so many wonderful people. There is no way I can begin to list all of those wonderful people. After this I got involved in benefits they did for different ones. Such a joy to be able to help people in need. Of all that I helped with, the one that stands out to me was the one that was planned for a great person, Cliff Jackson! It was amazing to see all the people that were there to lend a helping hand. That truly opened my eyes and I realized that the outside of a person doesn’t count. What counts is what’s on the inside and in the heart. As I said before, BIKERS have the biggest and greatest hearts! This is another thing that was so wonderful going to that bar...Mike and Paty kept saying the name Dany James. And I said, well I went to school with a Danny James and he was wild but sweet. Mike said, well he’s a preacher. I said, Oh no, it’s not the one I know then. But man did I get fooled! At this time, Patsy was planning my 51st birthday party and she said I am going to invite Him and his wife. I said OK. When that night finally arived I was so excited! I was walking around talking to people and Patsy came and got me by the arm and she said I have someone I want you to meet. So, we walked over there and she started to tell me who he was and I said OMG it is really the Danny James I know! This is a prime example that you should never judge a book by it’s cover because you can be fooled so bad. I was so happy to finally see him again and he introduced me to his wife, Lynn. Very sweet person. That Danny that I used to know had really changed and became a preacher and was the most loving and caring person! We connected so much that night and we talked about so much. He was truly a friend. He was there for me with all that I was going through. He gave me encouragement to keep moving forward. I consider this man, Danny James “Preacherman” my guardian angel. He led me to better things in my life. I thank God for the chance to see Danny again. I thank Him for all the praying Danny did for me. He said, Kathy I worry about you because you are my friend and a child of God. He said I want to see you get your life straight so I can see you in my Heavenly Home. Yes, I will s ay I miss him today because he was always there to talk to. So, with all that’s going on in my life I will never ever judge a person by looks. It will be by what’s in the heart. He had a strong backbone to walk with him and that is his wife, Lynn James! He told me so many times that Lynn was his eyeball and his blessing. So, for anyone or everyone who reads this, please live by this motto: NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER!

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Don’t be skeered! WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HARLEY DAZE As I look at my Harley all black and so chrome I look down that highway for I need to roam I really get a kick out of shifting those gears And if I miss one it brings me to tears So as I take off so fast in the wind I hear my drag pipes roar and I start to grin And when I get back after riding all day I think to myself there’s no need for dismay For tomorrow will be another Harley day! B.Roberson

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We all may need balancing or alignment, be it how we walk or what we ride. Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made and yet at times we may feel “out of alignment”. Some people may have headaches, a limp, back pain, or neck pain as a result of misalignment. According to doctors and articles there are many ways to “re-align” ourselves be it inserts in our shoes, exercise, yoga, diet, prescription medication, physical therapy or a chiropractor. Back and neck pain are specialties of Chiropractors. Chiropractors may help to line up our spine and nervous system to work more efficiently. Chiropractors practice a type of alternative medicine to diagnose and perform treatments for misalignment of the musculoskeletal system. They do not prescribe medicines. I spoke to Dr. Gallagher, a Chiropractor in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and asked him about spinal alignments. He shared that we all will function through life. Be it malfunction or function in life as intended. Malfunction is joint misalignment, God don’t make junk and our joints need to be where they belong. He shared there are different ways to do an alignment by different doctors. Some will use instruments, like activators, which are spring loaded tools to deliver adjustment to the spine and directly to joints. Others will use drop tables, the Thompson technique. All treatments are administered after a thorough physical exam, health history and x-rays are completed. I asked how long do these adjustments last? He shared that after a person is aligned it takes time for the joints to heal in the right position. It depends on how long you were out of alignment. If it was a recent misalignment may be just a few treatments. If it happened a long time ago, it will take more treatments to realign. Each person will have a personal treatment plan that should be discussed with them. Talk to your family doctor, research information on line, or some Chiropractors will offer free consultations (be sure to call first to find out). They say many times a simple adjustment will make a big difference in setting you straight to help put you in balance. Health—mentally, physically and spiritually goes a long way in keeping you Behind Barz. Keep the rubber to the road and be safe.

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L-R: Bill Lyerly, Dexter Horton (on drums) and Jason D.Smith

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Bill Lyerly is a well-known American roots rock artist from the US East Coast. His music is aired on AM, FM, satellite and internet radio stations all over the world. Lyerlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent work, Too Hurt To Cry, was mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, the most famous recording facility in the world.

Left: Dave Jordan (WITN News) came out with friends to enjoy the food and Bill Lyerly.

at The Sunny Side Oyster Bar We had a special Valentine’s Day this year. Bill Lyerly and his band were playing at Sunny Side Oyster Bar Seafood Restaurant in Williamston, N.C. So, we loaded up and went on down to see the show and sit at the the famous oyster bar and eat some marvelous seafood. It was a packed house, standing room only. This was my first time eating at Sunny Side. I assure you, it will not be my last! They shucked up some of the best oysters that I have ever eaten. And they were harvested just up the road in Englehard, N.C. The beer was cold and the oysters were fine. The highlight of our evening, though, was listening to and watching Bill and his band! They put on a heck of a show! It was practically standing room only!

Getting served in the oyster bar!

Lyerly formed his first band when he was 11 years old, and in high school he skipped class to rehearse. He performed with such greats as The Shirelles and Steppenwolf. After college Lyerly co-founded Super Grit Cowboy Band, one of the first alternative country bands. Later, a producer at RCA Records heard an “album” Bill had recorded at a small North Carolina studio. In 1980 Lyerly signed with RCA Nashville and joined Waylon Jennings as the only artist permitted to use his road band on his recordings. He began writing and recording albums and CDs, which include: Prodigal Son, Higher Ground, From The Old School, Railroad Station Blues, Cobalt Blues, Motel Room Blues, Requiem Mess, The Twang Years and Too Hurt To Cry.

In 1999 Cobalt Blues was released. This amazingly poetic and haunting line-up of songs was nominated for a total of five CAMMY Awards with Lyerly taking home Best New Artist in 2000. The list of major artists Lyerly has performed with includes many R&R and Country Music Hall of Famers and multiple Grammy winners including: John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Gregg Allman, Leon Russell, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, REM, Bill Monroe, Steve Earle, Emmy Lou Harris, John Mayall, Levon Helm, Rick Nelson and many more.

By the end of the 80s, Lyerly’s music had evolved into a new sound, fusing Chicago Blues (Muddy Waters), Texas Blues (Freddie King) and British blues rock (early Eric Clapton).

View from the band’s perspective.

In 1998 Railroad Station Blues (Riviere International Records) was released in the US and Europe, receiving instant, rave reviews in Living Blues and Blues Revue.

We just love Bill Lyerly and this is the 2nd time that he has appeared on our cover!

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What goes up must come down!

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What goes up, must come down. Beaufort, S.C. When you walk into the Johnson Creek Tavern on Harbor Island the first thing that hits you is the decor. It’s tradition at the local eatery for patrons, locals and tourists alike, to post a bill to the wall or ceiling as a record of their visit to the popular island spot. And many have. Thousands have. In fact more than 13,350 have. It was time for the money to come down on Saturday as the Tavern hosted a party for the removal of the dollars and their donation to the Honor Flight Network, which pays to transport WWII Vets to memorials in Washington,What goes up, must come down: Johnson Creek Tavern donates dollars to charity D.C. that have been erected in their honor.

$13,350 in total was removed and donated. Well beyond the $8,000 to $10,000 originally estimated. Tavern owner Jay Lloyd said, “It was an honor to make a contribution to such a great cause, our Veterans. We want to thank the Marines for all of their help today and to all of the volunteers and amazing customers for their donations and assistance.” Did you have a dollar stapled to the wall? We know we did. And, we’re glad to see it went to such a worthwhile cause.

25 local Marines from MCAS Beaufort joined in with a huge crowd of nearly 200 others to assist in the removal of the dollar bills from the walls and ceilings of the two dining rooms in the restaurant.

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Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 5th Annual Biker Bluegrass Festival March 29th•11am-3pm

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Internationally known author and speaker, Jean Davidson is the granddaughter of Walter Davidson, one of the founders and first president of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She will be onsite March 29th to autograph her book, Harley-Davidson Family Memories.

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Cruisin The Coast Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson RALLY PARTY sponsored by Lincoln Park Bar & Grill Monday May 11th, 2015 4pm - 7pm Lincoln Park Bar & Grill (8739 Highway 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, SC 29575) Join Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson for one of our legendary Rally Parties! Free Food, Live Entertainment, Drink Specials and one heck of a good time! Call 843-369-5555 for more details. Cruisin The Coast Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson RALLY PARTY sponsored by Logan’s Roadhouse

Join us this spring for the Annual Spring Rally Bike Week MB Poker Run. Register Wednesday, May 13th from 10am - 11:45 at the Official Headquarters of Bike Week MB – The Legendary Suck Bang Blow. Kick stands up at noon, and we will Cruise The Loop! First stop is at The Boathouse with the best backyard in town. Second stop hits The Myrtle Beach Speedway for laps around the race track and great vendors. The third stop is at Bucksport Marina Plantation,a fantastic destination location. Then we head down to Big Tuna in Georgetown, another great waterway stop for the fourth stop. Then we are cruising back up to Suck Bang Blow for a party with Scott Mann from Wave 104.1the Official Soundtrack of Bike Week – Let’s Ride!

Wednesday May 13th, 4pm - 7pm Logan’s Roadhouse (4511 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582) Join The Harely Shop at the Beach for one of our legendary Rally Parties! Free Food, Entertainment, and some awesome give aways! This is a Rally Party you don’t want to miss. Call 843-369-5555 for more details. Cruisin the Coast Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson RALLY RIDE - Scenic Rally Ride Friday May 15th- 11am registration Cherry Grove Pier (3500 North Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582) Join us for a scenic ride off along the Grand Strand Coastline. Free Food, Drink Specials, Door Prizes and more! $10 per person donation to The Quilts of Valor. Call 843-369-5555 for more details.

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hello my happy riders from the mind of big ed

I cruised back home on my bike, still imagining this awesome display of power and thrill that passed before me. Then I started making the rumble noises with my mouth as my imagination kicked in. I too, was a bad a$$ biker I thought to myself, stirring dust and feeling the sense of freedom... It was one of the most spectacular things I ever saw and it was burnt in to my little kid mind forever!

Hello you happy people!! I don’t know how it started for me. Maybe my Dad being a biker...can’t really put my finger on it. I do remember one day when I was a little punk a$$ kid in the trailer park, just sitting on a cement block close to the highway. I’m guessing I was 12 maybe 13 years old and it was spring and the dandelions where peeking out of the green grass. I was digging for worms with one of my Mom’s big table spoons so I could go fishing. I heard this rumble...I could tell it was getting closer and closer. So, I stood up and looked in the direction that I thought it was coming from... and that’s when I saw it! A very large crew of patch holders were rolling thru. I say it was about 20 but I didn’t count. I could just tell it was many. Man, my heart raced as I heard the rumble and saw the chrome as they passed by! I just stood there, even tho they were going fast it seemed like slow motion to me at the time. I kept watching until I couldn’t no longer make out the tail lights and bags strapped to the sissy bars. I remember forgetting the fish at the pond and running to my house and grabbing my bicycle and peddling as hard as I could to see if I could watch them for a moment longer, but they were gone.

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Today I grabbed my leather gloves. I slid my feet into my boots and adjusted my boot knife for comfort. I threw on my leather and proudly placed my rags over my back. Slowly I adjusted my shades and looked into the side mirror. I fired up my Harley and let her oil pump thru her motor as I sat idle.I took a moment, closed my eyes and asked God to look over this wild child that I am, and also my brothers. I pulled in the clutch and hit the shifter and eased out on to the road with my brothers as we made another journey to see where the black top lands us. My mind played a song in my head as the club passes fields and houses until all I see and feel and hear is the rumble and rush of riding with my bros. My mind thinks back to that moment in the trailer park and the feeling I had as I watched that awesome sight as a kid. Wondering in my head was I the only kid who ever felt like that...but I know I won’t. ‘Cause there we were, me and the bros, two wheeling down a black top on our way to hit a party. On the highway we passed this car with a little boy in the back seat, with his face pressed against the door glass as if he was looking at candy thru a store front window. I could tell he was thinking we were the coolest thing he had ever seen and as we passed, I looked him in the eyes and waved and his face lit up with a smile! I knew there’s a bit of freedom seeking, wind chasing biker in all of us...

So, let’s keep chasing that breeze... And I will see you Behind Barz. Big Ed (2Timer)

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February 8th, 2015 Members from 3 CVMA Chapters took advantage of this years first 70 degree day to help out a disabled Vietnam Veteran with a gift card from Lowe’s. Chapter 15-1 from the Fayetteville area heard of a Veteran in need, made a $1000 donation for repairs to the man’s home then passed the word on to Chapter 15-6 from the Raleigh area. ‘Sheriff’, the Chapter Commander of 15-6 suggested to the members that in the spirit of ‘Veterans helping Veterans’, they purchase a gift card from Lowe’s so ‘Doc’ could do some needed repairs to his home. With the help of a friendly CVMA Chapter from Pennsylvania, they were able to present ‘Doc’ with a $450 gift card. If I seem vague over some details, it’s because I have been asked to respect ‘Doc’s’ privacy. A group of riders left from Garner, then joined up with more of us in Lillington. Mr. Mark ‘Marky-Mark’ Martin, a retired CW4 U.S. Army Master Aviator, and former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot held the pre-ride safety meeting and then assumed the position of ‘Lead Ship’ for the ride. Our next stop was the Johnsonville Veterans Memorial in Harnett County. 15-6 patched in a new member named Rich and we all got a stretch. Getting back on the road found me riding behind Beth ‘Pink’ Bryd who was riding her shiny new black 2015 H-D Softail Slim. This was Beth’s 2nd Harley, her first being a Sportster, so she was an experienced rider, but new to a full size bike. As we got close to the side road ‘Doc’ lived on, our lead riders had to slow down & search for the street signs, so they put their 4-way flashers on. That idea moved down the line so Beth & I did the same. That’s when Kilroy stepped in. I noticed that the riders in front of Beth were pulling away from her, and she was headed for the side of the road. Since I had her 6, and my flashers were already on, I stayed behind her & followed her to the edge of the pavement. She did everything right, didn’t panic, pulled over, emergency flashers on, got her bike re-started & we got in front of the trucks who were running interference for us. If you have a late model Harley, you probably know what happened. With her gloves on, she inadvertently bumped the kill switch when she pushed the flasher button. I’ve done it, I’m sure many of us have, but the important thing is that she kept her machine under control, moved to safety & got back in the action. Good job ‘Pink’ ! Even though ‘Doc’ knew we were coming, he wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of so many bikes, trikes, trucks & people who were there just to see him. He was visibly moved that so many folks would show up for one Veteran.

I got to speak with ‘Doc’ for a few minutes and ask him where the name ‘Doc’ came from. He told me that he was Army Infantry in Vietnam, and when his unit’s Medic was killed, he took over the job until a replacement could be found. When I handed him a new issue of Behind Barz Magazine, I pointed out the Veteran’s Day parades the CVMA attended. ‘Doc’ said that he had rounded up some local kids & drove them to Fayetteville to watch that parade so they could see for themselves many of the brave men & women who serve, and have served in America’s military. I have to admire ‘Doc’ on several levels. Over 75 members, supporters & friends of the NC Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association rode 50+ motorcycles, trikes & trucks to befriend one Vietnam Vet, thank him for his service, say “Welcome Home” and make his life a little easier. That’s AWESOME! Thanks to Mr. Martin for getting us there & back safely, ‘Sheriff’ for putting this ride together, ‘OB1’ for doing all that he does, ‘Raider’ for bringing the 15-1 members in from Fayetteville, the ladies for adding class & grace to our rides, our supporters, friends & Active Duty members, away from home, defending our Country. Always missed, never forgotten.

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Bikers are welcome in Mayberry and the surrounding areas of our great state of N. Carolina!!! To the right are some of Barney's favorite rides on his motorcycle with that sidecar and all start from the parking lot of the Andy Griffith Playhouse! The Andy Griffith Playhouse is also the site of the TV Land Landmark statue of Andy and Opie along with the largest collection of Andy Griffith Memorabilia in the WORLD! While you're in town, don't miss all the music, theatre, and great entertainment at the Blackmon Amphitheatre, the Andy Griffith Playhouse, and the Downtown Cinema Theatre. For a list of upcoming events, please visit the Surry Arts Council's website and come to Mount Airy for a great weekend on your bike.

Great Des All of the following rides leave from the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

ORCHARD GAP RIDE (just a hp skip and a jump) SCENIC PARKWAY RIDE (approximately 50 miles)

Mt. Airy is such a very beautiful local! Many people may come here because of Mayberry and Andy Griffith, but there is so much more! Mt. Airy has great places to stay the night, wonderful restaurants, and excellent events.

PILOT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

(approximately 35 miles)

They are a part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region with a ton of wineries within a 30 minute drive.

LOVERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEAP RIDE (approximately 75 miles)

There are a wide variety of accommodations from campgrounds to cabins to b&bs and hotels/motels.

MAYBERRY RIDE (approximately 50 miles)

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Surry Arts Council operates the Historic Earle Theatre and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall in Downtown Mount Airy. because they are known for their unique style of old-time music called the Round Peak Style. You can go to: www.surrycountymusic.com to learn more about that. They have 2 fiddlers conventions each year with many people from all over the world coming to Veterans Park for the event, which is in June. Every Saturday, the second-longestrunning live radio broadcast in the entire world (2nd next to Grand Old Opry) is broadcast from the Earle Theatre on their hometown radio station WPAQ 740 AM with multiple bands -this happens every Saturday at 11 a.m. and it is only $5 to attend. Every Thursday is a bluegrass and old-time jam session at the Earle at 7 p.m. and it is free and open to anyone.

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People really enjoy coming and going through the Andy Griffith Museum and also taking a driving tour of the town with a tour guide driving the squad car tour, which leaves from Wallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service Station. You could spend weeks in Mt. Airy and never run out of things to see and do! Check out all the websites listed here!!! Go to www.visitmayberry.com for other entertainment plus dinning and hotel information.

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Other Mount Airy Tours: Round Peak Vineyards Tour www.roundpeak.com Shelton Vineyards Tours www.sheltonvineyards.com Mayberry Squad Car Tours www.tourmayberry.com Skull Camp Brewing www.skullcampbrewing.com Area Attractions and Ideas at

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~ If an Accident Happens ~ By David Henson Managing partner of HensonFuerst Attorneys.

Sometimes, accidents happen. If you’re on a motorcycle, you’re at the mercy of every other motor vehicle driver on the road. Statistics show that if there’s a wreck, it’s probably not your fault, but that doesn’t make road rash heal any faster. *********************************************************

Just as it is important to take steps to prevent an accident, it’s important to know what to do if a wreck does happen. 1. If you are able, get yourself off the road. Leave the bike for now—just get yourself to safety. Once you’re off the road, you can evaluate the situation better. 2. Once you are in a safe place, call 911. Don’t assume someone else has called. You want to get help to the scene as quickly as possible. If another vehicle is involved, don’t let the driver convince you not to call—often a person driving without insurance will promise to pay for your damages, but good luck finding that person later. Plus, you want the police to document the scene and take statements from witnesses. 3. If you are hurt, let an ambulance take you to the hospital. After an accident, adrenalin kicks in. You might not know exactly how badly you are injured. If you delay medical treatment, you could end up with complications. 4. If possible, take photos of the scene with your cell phone, and ask other people to take photos, too. Get as many angles as possible. Document the position of vehicles, skid marks, and any other important detail.

5. While you’ve got your phone out, take identifying pictures of any other drivers and witnesses. This can include photos of license plates, insurance cards, and even faces. If possible, take video of witnesses stating their name and contact information. 6. Within hours of an accident, the insurance companies will start calling. They want to settle the case, and they can be aggressive. Don’t talk with them. North Carolina enforces a contributory negligence law, which means that if it can be proven that you contributed to an accident in any way, you can’t collect any compensation for your injuries that were a result of that accident. Insurance companies use this law to their advantage, and they will do everything they can to try to show that you somehow contributed to your accident. Anything you say will be recorded and used against you later. Never trust an insurance company to do what is “right.” 7. Call an attorney. You need someone on your side. Most motorcycle accident attorneys will give you a free consultation. Even if they don’t take your case, they will probably still give you valuable legal advice about how to proceed. What’s better than free legal advice? The best lawyers are those who are willing to invest the time in listening to your concerns, and who will then communicate with you in a compassionate and caring way.

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Never Judge A Bo Sandwitch Christie Sanders Bikers are judged all the time simply because of the way they dress, their tattoos, maybe even because of their long hair and beards and certainly because they ride a motorcycle. It’s a fact of life that people sum up other people simply by the way they look. It’s not right. But if people can just look a little deeper, especially with bikers, they will find that bikers give more to society than any other group. Many would give the shirt off their back or the last dollar in their pocket to help someone else...and they do! We are all writing our own books...the past, the present and the future is in the works. The dust jacket may be a little dirty, grungy or completely torn off but it’s what’s inside that counts!

That old adage is true... Never, Ever Judge A Book By It’s Cover!

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ook By It's Cover You know that feeling you get when you have met someone genuinely beautiful inside and outside? Well, that’s the feeling I got when I met Christie Merritt Sanders! Christie, aka Sandwitch, is one of those truly “real” people that you meet and right away you feel comfortable and welcomed in her presence. At first, Christie seemed to be a little skeptical about being featured in Behind Barz for this article. She didn’t think there was anything special about her story and she just laughed about not being photogenic and shrugged her shoulders. But there is something very special about Christie! Lots of things that make her a very special lady. Christie is married to Donnie Sanders, and together they have three beautiful daughters and two adorable grandchildren. Two of her daughters are special needs young ladies. Their youngest daughter Kailey loves to ride, also. Christie has overcome many obstacles in her life and has been blessed many times in her journey through life. When she was pregnant with her second child, her husband l eft her to raise her special needs babies alone. She divorced him and soon after bought her first motorcycle, a Honda Rebel, and taught herself to ride. She laughingly asked, “ Who does that? Who goes out and buys a bike when they are recently divorced and broke?” A very strong woman, that’s who! Christie worked as a housekeeper at the beach while raising her daughters who were in and out of hospitals for the first ten years of their lives. She decided to go to nursing school and has been a Labor and Delivery nurse for nine years. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree. Christie has owned three bikes and currently rides a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster customized for her by her husband. She rides better than a lot of men I know! She has prospected right alongside her husband twice but does not hold a patch at this time. She tossed back her shoulders and proudly said, “I can throw a prospect bag together faster than most men!” It was a rare, warm and sunny day in February, when we did Christie’s interview, and as the sun shined on her smiling face, she told us that she dreams of just setting off cross country on her bike to see places she’s never seen. She says her family doesn’t understand why she rides but her Mom does tell her that everything she has ever set her mind to, she has accomplished. I asked Christie if she wanted to add anything to our interview and she had some powerful words. She replied, “ People always have preconceived ideas of what you should and shouldn’t do. I don’t think you should limit yourself to anything!”

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r Fallen Heroes With the end of combat operations in Afghanistan, we reflect on those who gave their lives for our freedom and to protect the people of other nations. Please, always remember are Fallen Heroes – those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. If you follow my missions, then you know that I carried a Fallen Heroes roster from North Carolina to California in 2011 and 2012. We attempted a third trip in May 2014, but our bike broke down in West Virginia. Craig Hardy carried the Fallen Heroes Roster of about 7,700 names and a funeral flag westward, and encountered an electrical problem in New Mexico, then returned to North Carolina. The following is the Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes roster of North Carolinians:

Date, Name, Rank, Branch, Age, NC Town/City 2/21/2002, Dorrity, James P., SSG, USA, 32, Goldsboro 3/2/2002, Harriman, Stanley L., WO2, USA, 34, Wade 10/25/2003, Carlson, William, Civilian, CIA, 43, Southern Pines 3/28/2004, Jallah, Dennis Jr., CSM, USA, 49, Fayetteville 4/6/2005, Spivey, Michael K., SPC, USA, 21, Fayetteville 4/6/2005, Woodard, Romanes L., SSG, USA, 30, Hertford 3/12/2006, Akins, Kevin D., SGT, USAR, 29, Burnsville 3/12/2006, Hiett, Anton J., SGT, USAR, 25, Mount Airy 3/12/2006, Ray, Joseph R., SSG, USAR, 29, Asheville 5/5/2006, Timmons, David N. Jr., SPC, USA, 23, Lewisville 10/28/2006, Chay, Kyu H., SSG, USA, 34, Fayetteville 5/14/2007, Bauguess, Larry J. Jr., MAJ, USA, 36, Moravian Falls 5/30/2007, Bagwell, Charlie L., SSG, USA, 28, Lake Toxaway 7/5/2007, Honaker, Christopher S., SPC, USA, 23, Cleveland 8/20/2007, Libby, George V., SPC, USA, 23, Aberdeen 9/29/2007, Tellier, Zachary D., SGT, USA, 31, Charlotte 12/12/2007, Blaney, Joshua C., CPL, USA, 25, Matthews 3/19/2008, Robinson, Antione V., PFC, USA, 20, Detroit 7/13/2008, Rainey, Pruitt A., CPL, USA, 22, Haw River 8/30/2008, Harris, Joshua, PO1, USN, 36, Lexington 9/11/2008, Murdock, Michael W., PVT, USA, 22, Chocowinity 10/2/2008, von Zerneck, Jason E., SPC, USANG, 33, Charlotte 1/6/2009, Cassada, Jessie A., LCpl, USMC, 19, Hendersonville 1/8/2009, Parsons, Jason R., SGT, USA, 24, Lenoir 7/6/2009, Garner,Mark A., CPT, USA, 30, Elkin 7/8/2009, Hager, Roger G. M., LCpl, USMC, 20, Gibsonville 8/1/2009, Jones, Richard K., PVT, USA, 21, Person 8/2/2009, Luce, Ronald G. Jr., CPT, USARNG, 27, Fayetteville 8/8/2009, Smith, Tara Jean, SSG, USA, 33, Nashville 8/18/2009, Walker, Morris L., PFC, USA, 23, Chapel Hill 10/2/2009, Newton, Alan H. Jr., PFC, USAR, 26, Asheboro 10/16/2009, Green, Anthony G., SPC, USARNG, 28, Matthews 1/19/2010, Ginett, Adam K., TSgt, USAF, 29, Knightdale 1/26/2010, Gill, Carlos E., SGT, USA, 25, Fayetteville 2/16/2010, Pier, Noah M., LCpl, USMC, 25, Charlotte

2/20/2010, Eckard, Christopher W., SSgt, USMC, 30, Hickory 3/1/2010, Crumpler, Josiah D., SPC, USA, 27, Hillsborough 3/30/2010, Brunkhorst, Scott W., SSG, USA, 25, Fayetteville 5/24/2010, Barton, Christopher R., SPC, USA, 22, Concord 7/10/2010, Edgerton, Donald R., SGT, USA, 33, Murphy 8/31/2010, George, Matthew E., PFC, USA, 22, Gransboro 9/3/2010, Carver, Ross S., LCpl, USMC, 21, Rocky Point 9/18/2010, Carron, Paul D., MAJ, USA, 33, Charlotte 10/28/2010, Dickmyer, Adam L., SSG, USA, 26, Winston Salem 11/13/2010, Carroll, Jacob C., SPC, USA, 20, Clemmons 11/14/2010, Warriner, Christian M., PFC, USA, 19, Mills River 12/12/2010, McLawhorn, Willie A. Jr., CPL, USA, 23, Conway 1/20/2011, Sinkler, Amy R., PFC, USA, 23, Chadbourn 3/18/2011, Bowers, Jamal H., MSG, USA, 41, Raleigh 4/23/2011, Varnadore, Terry L. II, CWO, USA, 29, Hendersonville 5/26/2011, Osman, Ergin V., SSG, USA, 35, Jacksonville 6/2/2011, Sherer, Jeffrey C. S., SGT, USA, 29, Four Oaks 6/9/2011, O’Brien, Nicholas S., LCpl, USMC, 21, Stanley 8/1/2011, Lucas, Leon H. Jr., SSgt, USMC, 32, Wilson 8/6/2011, Campbell, Christopher G., PO1 (SEAL), USN, 36, Jacksonville 8/11/2011, Lay, Patrick L. II, SPC, USA, 21, Fletcher 8/19/2011, Nelson, Travis M., LCpl, USMC, 19, Pace 8/25/2011, Richmond, Colby L., SGT, USA, 28, Providence 9/15/2011, Dutcher, Michael J., Cpl, USMC, 22, Asheville 10/29/2011, Newman, Christopher R., SSG, USA, 26, Shelby 11/13/2011, Pereda, Calvin M., SPC, USA, 21, Fayetteville 12/10/2011, Levy, Christopher P. J., LCpl, USMC, 21, Ramseur 4/26/2012, Eggleston, Brandon F., SSG, USA, 31, Candler 5/2/2012, Cochilus, Junot M. L., SPC, USA, 34, Charlotte 5/30/2012, Brazas, Sean E., PO2, USN, 26, Greensboro 7/4/2012, Rodriguez Jr., Roberto A., --, USA, 0, Hope Mills 7/8/2012, Adkins, Trevor B., PFC, USA, 21, Spring Lake 7/19/2012, Hicks, Darrion T., SPC, USA, 21, Raleigh 8/6/2012, Linnabary II, Daniel L., Cpl, USMC, 23, Hubert 8/17/2012, Justice, James A., SPC, USA, 21, Grover 9/16/2012, Nelson, Joshua N., SPC, USA, 22, Greenville 10/1/2012, Butler IV, Thomas Jefferson, SGT, USANG, 25, Williamston 10/1/2012, Hardison, Jeremy F., SGT, USANG, 23, Maysville 10/1/2012, Johnson, Donna R., SGT, USANG, 29, Raeford 10/6/2012, Marquez, Justin C., SSG, USA, 25, Aberdeen 11/13/2012, Battle Jr., Rayvon, SSG, USA, 25, Rocky Mount 12/15/2012, Robinson, Leonard, Lt, USN, 29, Spring Lake 3/13/2013, Proctor, David T., SPC, USA, 26, Greensboro 9/19/2013, Brown III, William D., SGT, USA, 44, Franklin 12/17/2013, Bohler, Peter C., SGT, USA, 29, Willow Spring 1/17/2014, Sipple, Andrew H., SPC, USA, 22, Cary 8/3/2014, Gass Jr., Girard D., SSG, USA, 33, Lumber Bridge God bless all of our Fallen Heroes, those serving now and those who served. Keep our men and women in uniform in your thoughts and prayers. We have many deployed around the world to defend our country. Tongue in the wind! Chewy www.bikerdoggie.com

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Fat Saturday

Fat Saturday at Collier Harley-Davidson in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., means Rudy’s famous Gumbo and Crawfish! I sure hope y’all didn’t miss this event! Rudy cooked up Shrimp Gumbo, Chicken Gumbo and steamed Crawfish (Mud Bugz)! There was also homemade cupcakes and sweat tea. This was back on the 21st of Feb. All FAH-REE, of course! This is another event that Collier HD does annualy. We have lots of photos on our Facebook page from the event...check them out. Also, stop by Collier Harley-Davidson in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. They will treat you like family! 316 Premier Blvd. Just off of I-95 at exit 171 252-537-6493

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Join Us ‐ Robert B. Anderson– American Legion Post 13 @ Wilson Fairgrounds 2035 US 301 South Wilson

Poker Run

$10. per hand/3 hands @ $25.

Includes Food ‐ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans and Beverage First 20 Registered for 3 hands receive Free Event T‐Shirt 1st Bike out 11:00—Last 12:30 Best Hand $75. • Worst Hand $25. • Most Aces $25

Rain Date April 19th*

50/50 • Door Prizes Music • Vendors • Bike Show • Car Show Event T Shirts @ $10. each

Not Riding Just Hungry ‐ Lunch can be purchased $5. per plate

Sponsored by American Legion Riders Chapter 19NC

VFW Memorial (Hwy 258)

Helping Support Veterans

We need your support! You are personally invited to come out for a day of fun, food, and music on April 18, 2015. This is the date of The American Legion Riders (ALR) Chapter 19 NC’s 5th Annual “Keep the Light On” Poker Run and Event day. We invite you and all your friends to join us at the Robert B Anderson American Legion Post 13, 2035 US Hwy 301, Wilson, NC 27893 in order to help ALR 19 NC raise money to support veterans and/or their families.

You will be helping support a host or programs such as; a local Veteran’s memorial. We, ALR 19, in 2011 accepted the responsibility and ownership of caring for a VFW Veteran Memorial on Hwy 258 in Edgecombe County. We are responsible for the nancial needs of this memorial. This memorial is lighted so that the ag can y free 24 hours a day. As most know, the American ag, unless lit, should be lowered during hours of darkness. It is raised at day break and lowered at dusk. In February of 2011 Mr. C J Webb a member of VFW Post 7777 and a family member Al Keel ask to come to an ALR 19 NC business mee�ng. At that mee�ng, they ask the chapter if they would be willing to take over the responsibility of suppor�ng the memorial. We were a “new” chapter, but we accepted this responsibility proudly and have con�nued to support this memorial since that �me. The memorial had been dedicated to the VFW in 1999 and Mr. Webb had taken ownership of it. But, Mr. Webb’s health was failing and he was looking for someone to step up and carry on this tradi�on. We were glad to accept this responsibility. This was the beginning of our rst event in support of this goal and 5 years later we con�nue that commitment. Other programs we are suppor�ng with your help are the Legacy Scholarship Fund and the Colon Furr Nursing Scholarship Fund. Both of these are in support of one of the goals of the American Legion to support educa�on. The Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to support young adults in their con�nuing educa�on. These scholarships are provided to those adult students from families where a member of the family, lost their life in support of our freedom since 9/11. The Colon Furr Scholarship Fund is a state level American Legion goal to support nursing students that qualify, in their second year of nursing school. Addi�onal goals that we, ALR 19 NC are raising money for is to provide funds for renova�on of Post 13, that are much needed. We are also making a dona�on to the Veterans Museum in Tarboro, NC. This museum supports local veterans. Looking forward to your support for these worthy endeavors and hope to see you on April 18th!

Two-Wheeled Therapy (You never, ever see a Harley parked outside a psychiatrist’s office)

TIME A robin lands on the swirled razor wire A sign that spring is on the way People everywhere are loving the sun But to me it’s just another day

When I’m burnin’ with the need Like good ol’ Johnny Appleseed Spread myself far, thin and wide Squeeze the clutch, drop a gear I’m the hell outta here Down the road on my Electra Glide

Another day out in “The Yard” Lifting weights to pass cruel time Knowing that there’s nine years left As the change of my sentenced “Dime”

In and out of different towns Makin’ all appointed rounds Fly’n on a magic carpet ride Tank is full, lots more gears Have no worries, got no fears Down the road on my Electra Glide

The winter wasn’t that hard on me Pretty much passed it by staying inside But the sun and the first signs of spring Have this Brother Jonesing to take a ride

Call it two-wheeled therapy A recipe for sanity Freedom that will never be denied The rest is up to you my friend As for me, I’m in the wind Down the road on my Electra Glide

For just that few seconds as the rumble passes by Eyes closed and feeling fine Then as the rumble ceases into thin air I go back to lifting to pass cruel time © Bob “Bikerwolf” Bryant Road Scribes Of America ™ Bikeless

Kickstand up, snap 1st and go Leave it all , mend my mind Steel pony , free reins Feel the air , the horizon smiles Solo at peace , quiet roar Gentle giant , the asphalt winds Giving chase to nothing , no end Thankful to just ride the freedom

In this crazy world of have and have not, a bikeless biker is feeling distraught. His ride had to go...just so he could live. His soul now feels strained...like ran through a sieve. He already misses the rides that they took. He won't find escape, from reading no book. Off in the distance, he hears his ride roar… Sounds like it's angry, and anquished for sure. Together they travelled a great many miles. Sharing the road...sharing the smiles... smile emoticon Now he must continue to work to find way… to get back a rollin'...and send life astray. He knows that he will, he knows that he must, before all his joints just seize up and rust. The lifetime he spent a rollin' long lines, is just who he is...a biker defined...

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Have heard a few bikes the past couple weeks Across the meadow between me and the road Hearing the rumble as I close my eyes For a few second seems to lighten the load

You can have your cubicle Live within a box Believe the crap that’s fed to you But brother, bullshit walks Take a hint, get a clue Before your brain is fried It’s ‘In the Wind’ psychiatry On my Electra Glide

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www.chopperfestival.com The 11th Annual Chopperfest was held Sunday Dec. 14th 2014 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura CA. The history of Chopperfest in Ventura California is really a snapshot of America at it’s finest. Real people who think outside the box and who can translate those thoughts into visual beauty both functional and artistic. Originally the brainchild of David “Huggie” Hansen, Chopperfest became much more than a showcase for futuristic Motorcycle design when famed artist David Mann died in Sept of 2004. Chopperfest is forever dedicated to the design, function and art of the motorcycle through those talented enough to create and those creative enough to appreciate talent.

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Buffalo Chip to Become First Town Built By Bikers For Bikers™ Published on Friday, February 27, 2015 You’ve probably seen the news about the Buffalo Chip wanting to incorporate into its own municipality. The Chip has stayed unusually quiet during all of this, but now that the Meade County Commissioners Office has accepted the petition, we can let the cat out of the bag… By the time the 75th Sturgis Rally arrives, it's likely the Buffalo Chip will have become the first biker municipality in the world! That’s right Buffalo Chip Campground, LLC will sit within the town of Buffalo Chip, South Dakota. "We're extremely excited for the opportunities that come with the town of Buffalo Chip’s incorporation," says Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff. "Big things are definitely in the Chip’s future. The incorporation allows for improved economic development opportunities within the municipal boundaries that will benefit the entire region. We are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with the city of Sturgis to mutually promote these opportunities." The registered voters and founding members of Buffalo Chip, SD will vote on May 7, 2015 in an election to approve the incorporation. Behind Barz photo

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Left: Pictured here is “Tacklebox” and Makayla Haislip. This shows that all bikers are not BAD people and do have a heart! Makayla is a prime example of that... and she loves her “Tacklebox”!!!

Left to right: Joni Medlin, Christy Boswell, Jessica Smith, Shala Crabtree and Dee Warrick - sitting on motorcycle.

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50 states. 500 memorials. You, your motorcycle, And a good reason to ride.

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.

2015 Harley Shop At The Beach Kick Off Spring RIDE 10:00am registration at The Harley Shop at the Beach 4002 Business Hwy 17 S, NMB, SC 29582 $15/rider + $5/ passenger donation to Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Join us for our 2015 Kick Off Ride, take a scenic tour of the Northern Grand Strand Area, enter to win some awesome prizes, enjoy great food, drinks and live music all for a good cause! Call 843-663-5555 for more details.

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C.

SANDY BOTTOM, N.C.

Ride For The Homeless Webb Chapel United Methodist Church ~ Hwy. 55 Reg. 10am, $10 per bike plus 2 non perishable food items. Kickstands up at 11am. Live music by the Deep Run Boys. 50/50 drawing, hotdog lunch, fun and fellowship! For more info: 252-526-1748 or 252-560-8923 Sponsored by Gospel Garage

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.

Armed Forces of America MC Presents Poker Run and St. Patrick’s Day Party Starts & ends at Armed Forces MC Club House. 3264 Burgaw Hwy. $10/rider $10/gate fee non rider $5/per add’l hand. Great items, free food, gates open at 10am! First bike out at 12pm, last bike in at 6pm AFMCNC.COM 910-353-8839 or Facebook/afmcnc.com

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.

Garage Party / Just Us Girls 5:00 - 7:00pm at The Harley Shop at the Beach 4002 Business Hwy 17 S, NMB, SC 29582 Join us for an all women’s event with free food, drinks, activities, door prizes and fun! Donations accepted for A Care In Our Lifetime. Call 843-369-5555 for more details.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Red Cross Blood Drive @ Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 S. Kings Hwy. 11am-4pm Please call for all the details. 843-369-5555

DUDLEY, N.C. 6th Annual Brogden United Methodist Church Relay For Life Motorcycle Fun Run 2918 US 117 South ~ Near Wayne Co. Fairgrounds Reg. 9am-9:45am. Kickstands up 10am. $25 per motorcycle, $10 per rider. Lunch is included, door prizes, 50/50. Pre-reg. includes: Doughnuts, Biscuits & coffee. For more info: Farankye 919-920-5888 or Kuttinup2000@yahoo.com or George 919-580-4495 All money goes to Relay For Life!

Baseball isn’t the only one entitled to a Season Opener! Collier Harley-Davidson is sick and tire of the cold weather, rain and snow. We’re putting that behind us and opening the season to ride on Saturday March 21st. Come enjoy the family’s homemade chili, ride one of the new Harley-Davidson Street Motorcycles or bring that kid or grandkid to participate in our first ever Stryder balance bike drag races! You can register for that event by following the link below. It will be a day filled with food, fun and door prizes. We look forward to seeing you here! 316 Premier Blvd. http://www.collierhd.com/--event-registration *Trophies to be given out if we have enough registrations For test rides - must bring valid motorcycle license, DOT approved helmet, closed toe shoes or boots and long pants. More info: 252-537-6493

DURHAM, N.C. Durham Harley Owners Group 29th Annual Bike Show and Chili Cook-Off Gates open 9am at Rommel HD 300 Muldee St. Bike Show - Enter your bike $10 donation. Trophies awarded for Best In Show & Class Winners. Motorcycle raffle - tickets $5 Grand prize 2015 Superlow or $5,000, 2nd $300 gift certificate, 3rd $150 gift certificate. Poker Run - Reg. 9am $20/hand, kickstands up 9:30am. Vote for your favorite chili, hot dogs and drinks, live music, door prizes, 50/50, games & vendors. Live music by Mr. Cat www.durhamnchog.org or call: 919-596-9511 Rain Date: March 28th

SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. Sylvan Heights Bird Park ~ Pig In The Park 500 Sylvan Heights Parkway 5-8pm Competitors compete to be Pig Cook-Off Champion! Sample them all and vote for favorite. Adults: $20, 12 & under: $10, Under 3 free. For more info: 252-826-3273 www.shwpark.com info@shwpark.com

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FOUR OAKS, N.C. 150th Battle of BENTONVILLE Reenactment NC’s Largest Civil War Reenactment! View encampments. speakers, and battles. Battle scenarios are ticketed, all other activities are free. For more information visit their website: www.150thbentonville.com Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site 5466 Harper House Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524

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ANGIER, N.C.

SSB Spring Kick Off Ride Meeting at D&Q Motorsports, 34 Ray Hart Lane. We are kicking off the riding season with a country road ride to Morrow Mountain. Registration starts at 9:30, KSU at 10:30, reg. fee is a donation ($10) minimum. The donations will be added to the SSB Charity Fund. We will have door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and stopping for lunch on the way back. More info: Arlene Mabry 919-422-7234 www.sevensabresbrotherhood.com sevensabres@gmail.com

CLAYTON, N.C.

BBQ Brothers RC Annual Ride For Kids Fund Raiser 8424 Cleveland Rd. $10 per person at gate, food included. Cruiz In Bike & Car Show, Live music featuring, Southern Grace, Buddy Black, Eagle Wings, Victoria Lee! Craft vendors, 50/50, door prizes. 2pm until!!!

CLINTON, N.C.

Cure’s For The Colors Fundraising Event/Motorcycle Ride Location: Tumbleweed Gymnastics 2665 Southeast Blvd. Pre-reg. 9am. Starts at 10am. $20 per motorcycle (with or without an extra rider). Silent auction from 12-2. DJ throughout the event! Catered meal will be provided to all motorcycle riders following the event. All proceeds go to Southeastern Cancer Care “Cures For The Colors” to help cancer patients in Eastern NC with their day to day needs. For more info: Southeastern Medical Oncology Center 910-592-5727

DUDLEY, N.C. A Ride For Julie American Legion Hwy 117 South Poker Run/Benefit for Julianne Alphin, grandaughter of Robbie and Suzie. She has Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus Benefit to help purchase a wheelchair lift. All bikes out by 11:30am. Last bike in by 3:30pm. $20 per hand or $25 for hand and plate. BBQ or BBQ chicken plates $7.50 each...plate tickets available in advance. 50/50 drawing, auction, raffle drawing. More info contact Suzie: 919-222-1433 Cash or check donations may be made at or mailed to: KS Bank Attn: Dawn Skelton Payable to: A Ride For Julie Benefit 1601 Wayne Memorial Dr. Goldsboro, N.C. 27534

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MARCH 29

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Annual Biker Bluegrass Festival 4710 S. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson’s Annual Biker Bluegrass Festival featuring Jean Davidson for an on-site book signing. FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY & PET FRIENDLY EVENT FREE FOOD 11:00am - 3:00pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Subject to Change ALL THAT Cloggers, Sawgrass, Alan Bibey and Common Ground Sponsored by: New South Brewery, The House of Blues, Gemini Boutique. Donations accepted towards: WARM (Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission) For more info: (843) 369-5555

APRIL 4

HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. Patriot Run XIII Reg. starts at 8am. Kickstands up at 10am. Escorted ride begins at VFW Robert R. Miller Post #9103 (Hwy 210 - 1.5 miles N. of Manchester Rd.) Ride to the Capitol Building in Raleigh for POW/MIA Ceremony at Noon. Ends at Gillian’s Mill on Hwy 42 in Sanford. $15 donation per person and includes: commemorative t-shirt (while they last), free entrance to Road Dog Event, entertainment and food. You need not ride to donate at the door. Sponsored by the Original Viet Nam Vets Motorcycle Club USA NC. To benefit US Army Fisher House Fort Bragg, N.C. Womack Army Medical Center. More info: email fbfisherhouse@aol.com or call Smiley: 919-353-5244 Noodles 919-770-1042, Laurie 910-432-1486

KINSTON, N.C. Caws For The Paws Motorcycle Ride Starting pt.: Second Chance Thrift Store 2900 W. Vernon Ave. Reg. 9am-10:45am, start ride at 11am, Final stop will be at 12pm-12:30pm $10 per bike $5 a passenger or an equal donation in pet food. All proceeds go to help the Lenoir County SPCA For more info contact: Nasty Unspoken Sons MC nastyussmc@gmail.com Lenoir County SPCA: 252-520-0003 Second Chance Thrift Store: 252-522-0787

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Handlebar’s Under The Stars Ride 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join us for a ride under the stars! $10 donation per person, Benefiting McLeod Children’s Hospital. Ride Stops Include: Registration at Myrtle Beach HD 5:30pm, Calli Baker’s Firehouse Bar and Grill, Murphy’s Law Sport’s and Raw Bar, Suck Bang Blow- hosting After Party. Live Music, Door Prizes, & more! www.MyrtleBeachHarley.com All vehicles & Bikes Welcome! 843-369-5555

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PINK HILL, N.C.

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Bikers, Tea & Tiaras Bike Ride Hosted by Caroline Robertson to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Benefit will be held at Kennedy Bro. Trucking 1393 Hwy 241 $20 rider/ $25 with passenger (plate is included in cost). Reg. 9am, kickstands up at 10am. $5 raffle tickets will also be sold for a Pocket Rocket Bike. Sponsored by Defiant Spirits MRC and Carolina Robertson. For more info contact Hardball: 252-933-0460

GARNER, N.C.

Lord’s of Loyalty MC 5th Annual Charity Blow-Out In support of Military Missions In Action Location: Kickback Jack’s 1405 Garner Station Blvd. Starts 11am, music, vendors, door prizes, 50/50 drawing ($1 donation for tickets) For more info, please contact: Tork ~ 919-904-9363 or Rhyno ~ 919-702-6698

MAY

WILSON, N.C. 5th Annual “Keep The Lights On Event ~ Poker Run Join American Legion Post 13 at the Wilson fairgrounds ~ 2035 US 301 South $10 per hand/3hands @ $25 Includes food - hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and beverage. First 20 to reg. for 3 hands receive free event t-shirt. First bike out at 11am, last bike out 12:30pm. 50/50, door prizes, music, vendors, bike show, car show. See ad and story on page 33 this issue.

JUNE

ANGIER, N.C. Jami’s Wing Benefit Ride: This is our annual ride with proceeds going to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Meeting at D&Q Motorsports, 34 Ray Hart Lane, Reg. 8:30, KSU at 10/ Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing, lunch after the ride.

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OUTER BANKS, N.C.

Outer Banks Harley-Davidson Bike Week More info: 252-338-8866 www.OuterBanksHD.com

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WENDELL, N.C.

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C.

8th Annual Cruisin For A Cure Royal Palace Theatre just off I-95 at exit 168 Car Show, Live Entertainment, Food, Raffles - Great Prizes!!! *Proceeds to benefit* American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Alzheimer’s North Carolina. Be sure to look for the flyer soon on Facebook at Behind Barz Mag.

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CHASE CITY, VA.

South Central Bike Fair Bike Show, Poker Run, Live Entertainment, Rodeo Games, Food/Merchandise Vendors on site, Weekend Camping available. For more information: Sareh 434-210-2823 See ad on page 27 in this issue.

Dragon Slayer’s Fest Friday April 24th ~ Gate opens at 6pm. Two bands featuring Bill Dillard Project at 8pm. Saturday April 25th ~ Main Event! Gate opens at 11am. Free pig picking at 2pm - while it lasts. 50/50 raffle and door prizes throughout the day. Bike games, food, vendors, burn-ut contest $100.00. 3 bands featuring Auto Mag at 7pm. If you thought the Wilson Rodeo was fun, you don’t want to miss this one! More info: Snapper ~ 919-369-9925 6401 Knightdale Eagle Rock Road in Wendell

DUNN, N.C.

Ride For The Cure at Motorcycle Madness 112 S. Fayetteville Ave. Reg. 9am, Ride departs 10am. Bikes $15, passengers $5 Lunch will be provided. 50/50 raffle All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen 3 Day For The Cure Rain date: April 26

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