Dec 2012 by Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva

December 2012 Vol. 3 Issue 12

Feature Bike

The Sled Owned by: Billy “Cowboy” Smithers

PHILLY TOY RUN

DE Veterans Home Car, Bike & Craft Show My Name is Freedom SCROLLS

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Babes of the Month Ali & Heather

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Sleigh bells ring – already! Seems like just yesterday we were enjoying the sunshine at Delmarva Bike Week. But here we are on Thanksgiving evening, sitting on the couch after ingesting huge amounts of food. The bikes are nestled on their chargers in the garage and our leathers are hanging in the closet. We’re heading into the winter season. For some it’s the end of riding season while others simply bundle up and keep riding. For those hearty souls still riding, you have my greatest admiration. First, let’s talk about how to get that biker fix even if you can’t ride. The Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) will be held January 4–6, 2013 in Washington, DC. This is a great time, lots of vendors and dealers, and a reason to get out and talk bikes. Next is THE BIG ONE – the Timonium Motorcycle Show, February 8-10, 2013 at the fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. Bikes, vendors, entertainment, swap meet and all things motorcycle. If you plan to attend either or both of these shows, be sure to visit www.flbdelmarva. com for your admission discount coupon. We’ll be at both shows so please stop by and say hello! While you are on the website, check out our business affiliates who are offering discounts on products and service. What a great way to find those perfect biker-friendly presents or stocking stuffers. Finally, all of us here at Fast Lane Biker want to wish you and yours a merry and safe holiday season and a happy and prosperous new year! Please take a moment to remember friends and neighbors who may not be in a position to celebrate the holidays – extending the hand of friendship is both free and priceless. God bless us, everyone!

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LIST OF CULPRITS NATIONAL PUBLISHER Mark Ruzicka PUBLISHER/EDITOR Caroline Fellman Contact: caroline@flbdelmarva.com MARKETING/SALES DIRECTOR Walt (“BIG POPPA”) Kuch Contact: walt@flbdelmarva.com REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS Alicia “BBA” Helfrich • Contact: bba@flbdelmarva.com Bill Dixon • Contact: Bill@flbdelmarva.com Jesse Green • Contact: Jesse@flbdelmarva.com Wayne ‘Crabby Daddy’ Harris • crabbydaddy@flbdelmarva.com Rhino • Contact: Rhino@flbdelmarva.com Tracey Leigh • Contact: Tracey@flbdelmarva.com Sarah Britt • Products for Good KNOWN ASSOCIATES: CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alicia “BBA” Helfrich • Philly Toy Run Michelle Holcomb • ABATE Charlene Hotz • View From The Road H. George Jackson, Jr. • Scrolls for Troops Jay Kuch • Ride to Eat . Eat to Ride Tracey Leigh • DE Vet’s Home Car, Bike & Craft Show Ashli Lenox • Adventures of Such A Guy Nancy Regg • Freedom Dawn Huber • Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally PHOTOGRAPERS Anthony Martone, Star Photography • Cover, Feature Babe & Bike Contact: star-photos@hotmail.com LAYOUT & DESIGN Sherry Krial . Home at Work... Contact: graphix@homeatwork.info WEBMASTER Steven L. Bordlemay Contact: webmaster@flbdelmarva.com

SENIOR MOMENTS Bill Sterns was born in St. Cloud, MN in 1936. He was a St. Cloud Tech graduate and a member of the National Guard, 125th Field Battalion. He joined the Navy in 1955 and his career included a navigator position in A3D air craft with over 100 landings on the USS Coral Sea and over 100 landings on the USS Ranger, and Helicopter Combat SAR, 1965 -1971 in Vietnam. In 1971, Bill was transferred to the Naval Air Test Center in Patuxent River, MD. He retired from the service in 1975 and took a position as a civil servant testing and evaluating new and modified weapon systems. His career didn’t end there - in 1982, he graduated from the University of Maryland (where he took night and weekend classes). When he retired from civil service as a GS15 in 2002, Bill went to work as a contractor for ManTech Corporation in acquisition support of the Navy P-8 aircraft. Bill finally retired (really retired!) in 2011.

and Warriors. The first bike he called his own was a James, then a single-cylinder Arial, then a new 1955 Triumph T110. Bill currently owns a 2004 Harley-Davidson Dresser, 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard, 1959 Triumph Bonneville, and a 1970 Triumph Bonneville. Bill has been married for over 56 years to his high school sweetheart. They have four children, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Bill gets to ride with his two sons and son in law which is how he justifies his multiple ready to go bikes. Bill’s favorite ride was in 2011 when he took 15 days to attend the Sturgis rally and, of course, he rode out and back. Bill loves to ride and felt it’s the best medicine after a frustrating day at work. What words of wisdom can he impart? “Enjoy life, work/ride hard and play hard in that order - but once the playing starts the riding stops. Also ride defensively and ride at your own skill level. In my case I am not as strong or as fast in reaction time as I once was, so I need to make adjustments for that. You might meet some old riders, but seldom will you meet an old dumb rider.”

Bill began riding (what he calls “for real on the main roads”) when he was nine. His father was a motorcycle man through and through – half-mile flat track, hill climbing and the beginning of Enduro. As a kid, Bill went with his dad to Sturgis on three different occasions. On the first two, his dad was on an Indian. Bill remembers he did well the first year, but looped it on the starting line for the finals the second year. The third year, his dad was on a Triumph and made a big mistake that ended his competitive riding career. His Dad rode as Wally Stearns and wore #68 for the AMA. Because his dad was a used car and motorcycle dealer (Wally’s North Side Garage/Indian or Triumph, etc. – it went through a few different name changes over the years), Bill would claim a bike that came in as a trade or bought for resale. He’d clean it up, fix it up and ride it until it was sold. Looking back now, Bill is glad to have had the opportunity to work on and ride bikes that most people today haven’t ever heard of - Indian 4, Henderson 4, Super X, Ariel, Norton, AJS, BSA, Vincent, etc. He rode both old and new style Indians - Arrows, Scouts

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Name: William ‘Bill’ Sterns Age: 76 Location: St. George Island, MD

DIRECTORY 13 QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ABATE OF MARYLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ACE-IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ADVENTURES OF SUCH A GUY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ARMEN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ASK THE ATTORNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 BABE OF THE MONTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BIG DOG’S MOTO TOURS INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 C&C CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CAPT MANGO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 CAPTION CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CHESAPEAKE SODA CLEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CTM CUSTOMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DELMARVA MOTORCYCLE HEARSE SERVICE . . . . . 17 DEVIL TAIL DESIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 EVENTS CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FEATURE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HOME AT WORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 HOT COUGAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 INTERNATIONA MOTORCYCLE SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 JAY BLOCK/STAHL & BLOCK, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 KATHRYN O’BRIEN HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNS. . . . . 10 LA IMAGING BY DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 LEE GABER, CYCLE ATTORNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC LOVEFIFI.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MARYS BARGAIN CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MOTOR CITY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MOTORCYCLE ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 OASIS POOL SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 OLD GLORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OUT OF THE SHOP (TECH TIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 PAYNE’S LEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PETRO’S CUSTOM CONCRETE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PRODUCT REVIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 RIDE TO EAT - EAT TO RIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RIDER INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC ROAD RUNNERS / WORLD TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . 17 SENIOR MOMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STARPHOTOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TIMONIUM MOTORCYCLE SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC TIMONIUM SWAPMEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 VIEW FROM THE ROAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Carlos “Big Dog” Campos O WNER • BIG DOG’S MOTO TOURS INC.

1) How long have you been involved with your business/occupation? I’ve been riding and exploring on two wheels since 1983. I began mentoring long-distance riders and organizing runs in 2005. I officially began living my dream of owning and operating BDMT in early 2010. 2) What exactly do you do in that capacity? There are many facets to owning any business but my favorite part of BDMT is to “turn riders on” to roads I’ve traveled myself. 3) How do you accomplish that? BDMT has the ability to provide “coast to coast” tours by promoting West Coast Tours on the East Coast Tours on the West Coast. We optimize the riding experience and heighten the expectations of riders by providing them with more choices and greater coverage and knowledge of areas they may not have considered for prior tours. 4) What are some of the highlights of BDMT tours? BDMT tours provide riders with experienced guides who are familiar with the roads, routes and all the variables that need to be considered to make each ride a fun, safe adventure. We take care of the majority of arrangements, including breakfasts and lodging, which leaves more time for riders to enjoy the tour. Out-of-town visitors can opt to rent a motorcycle of their choosing from one of the many rental agencies we work with. In fact, I am also licensed to officiate your biker-themed wedding if that is your desire! 5) Where do you reside and for how long? I’ve been a resident of Pasadena, MD since early 1999. 6) What do you like/admire most about yourself? My ability to communicate well with people. I am happiest when I can change a person’s attitude and preconceived notion about bikers. 7) What is the one thing you would change about yourself? That’s easy; I’m a longhair at heart. But alas, I am follicley- challenged! I’ve grown very fond of shaving my head bald but I would gladly trade all of my shaving tools for Samson like locks of hair! 8) What would you consider your greatest extravagance? Funny you should ask! I spend more money on t-shirts from places I’ve been than anything else, and I DON’T NEED THEM! 9) Where would you most like to reside if you could? At this point in my life, I wish I could live a more nomadic life. I relish the idea of waking up every morning and asking my wife, “Where would you like to ride to today?” If finances were not a factor, I’d like to own property in 1) Coastal Northern California

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4) Annapolis, MD where I’d keep my schooner so I could sail to my very own by Carlos ‘Big Dog’ Campos private island in 5) Look for our brand new column feaPalau/Bora Bora.

tured in the next issue of Fast Lane Bikers Delmarva Magazine. BIG DOG’s Moto Tours Inc. will be sharing special and very valuable information with you our readers. The intent of this column is to tell you about how and where the “BIG DOGS ROLL.” The topics we’ll be covering will range from our favorite routes and roads to ride, to our favorite eateries, lodging and points of interest. These will include not only the DelMarVa region, but also the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf Coast areas. Since we run tours on the West Coast as well, I will also share this same information about the California, Oregon and Washington states. On occasion, I may even throw in some articles about the states found in between. As if that were not enough, I will also share safety and riding tips for distance riders who ride solo and/or in groups. You will also be introduced to some of our favorite motorcycle gear, vendors and even a few motorcycle builders and dealers. We sincerely hope to ride as a pack with you all someday soon. Until then, “Keep your Knuckles and Toes, Knees and Nose, Pointed into the Wind!”

10) What is the most awesome thing you own? I am the owner of her no longer “lonely heart.” Love you Michelle! 11) What is the question you are most often asked (and what is the answer you give)? It’s 8:45a. m. I’ve just started teaching a class and from the back row somewhere, a little voice asks; “How long is this class?” “What time are we getting out of here?” I respond: “We’ll be outta here by 7:00 p.m. unless you keep asking me questions like that!” 12) If you could choose any other occupation, what would that be? I should like to be a Star Fleet Captain with my own ship and handpicked crew! Seriously though, I would love to do voiceovers for animation companies. I’ll give you a mental image; KUNG FU PANDA! I should have read for the vocals of that character. 13) What would you do if you were able to retire? You don’t retire from doing what you love doing. For more information concerning BIG DOGs Moto Tours, Inc., visit www.BIGDOGsMotoTours.com.

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** ALL STATES EVENT ALERT ** 12/1-2/2012 - EAST COAST INDOOR NATIONALS CAR AND CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW GIANT INDOOR ALL AMERICAN CAR & CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW – TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS, TIMONIUM, MD 1/4-6/2013 - PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW - WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC 2/8-10/2013 - TIMONIUM MOTORCYCLE SHOW - TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS, TIMONIUM, MD

DELAWARE 12/1/2012 - SEAFORD CHRISTMAS PARADE - HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD, SEAFORD, DE 12/6/2012 - DIVA’S NIGHT - HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD, SEAFORD, DE 12/8/2012 - SANTA AT HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD, SEAFORD, DE 12/15/2012 - SEMINAR: JUST LIKE NEW - HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD, SEAFORD, DE 12/15/2012 - HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD OFFICE PARTY - SEAFORD, DE 12/23/2012 - SAVE MY MARRIAGE - HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD, SEAFORD, DE

MARYLAND 12/1/2012 - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY - BATTLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BATTLEY CYCLES, GAITHERSBURG, MD 12/8/2012 - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE - ALL AMERICAN HARLEY-DAVIDSON, HUGHESVILLE, MD 12/9/2012 - MIDSHORE ABATE CHAPTERS TOYS FOR TOTS RUN - EASTON DINER, RT. 50, EASTON, MD 12/19/2012 - HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPECTACULAR - BATTLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON/ BATTLEY CYCLES, GAITHERSBURG, MD

VIRGINIA 12/8/2012 - HOMES FOR TROOPS - AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 1976, 5719 TURNER RD, BROAD RUN, VA

by Michelle Holcomb, Executive Director • ABATE of Maryland, Inc. It was Sunday, November 10th, the day before Veteran’s Day. I woke at 5 a.m. and prepared to ride with 5 other veterans from our American Legion Post 223 in Sykesville to Aberdeen Proving Grounds for a special veterans thank you celebration called Thunderblast. We met up with our brothers and sisters from all over Maryland in a WalMart parking lot to stage and ride in a police escorted procession to APG. As we rode, I realized how wonderful it was to be a veteran and to finally be thanked for sacrifices made - even if it took 40 years. We will gladly accept thank yous and humbly say thank you back. When we arrived at APG, we were greeted by active duty soldiers who went out of their way to make us proud and thankful to have been one of them. Children from the base schools wrote thank you notes to hand out to those who served. As we sat in the mess hall and read these letters, everyone at our table started to cry and I found myself speechless. I couldn’t even finish reading the letter. For us to know how thankful America is for its veterans is something I never really knew. For that appreciation to come from children was - WOW! - overwhelming.

To some people Veteran’s Day is just another holiday to be off from work. To us it means a time to sit back and reflect on our younger years and how the military made us what we are today. We remember those troops in harm’s way and those who never came home. In my opinion, we should all go out of our way to thank a veteran. In fact, we should be thankful for them every day. So when you see a Vet, hug them, shake their hands and tell them how grateful you are for their service. It is because of our veterans that America is free - today and always. As members of ABATE of Maryland, we see ourselves as freedom fighters also. We continue to fight for freedom - from stereotyping, discrimination and from a repressive government. Freedom to get on our bikes and ride whenever and wherever we choose. Although we’ve made great strides, there is still a lot of work to be done. If you want to be in the freedom fighting business, feel free to join us. Fight to keep the freedoms we have or they will disappear before your eyes. On behalf of ABATE of Maryland, I’d like to thank all veterans who have served and are serving this country.

MAGGIANO’S • KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

serving of tilapia, two servings of mashed potatoes, two of corn, and a nice glass of crown on the rocks. So a small slice was plenty Well here we are (already!) in the thick of the holiday season. and I avoided the food coma that would have ensued. All in all the meal was very nice and the staff at Maggiano’s was great. If It’s time for cold weather, holiday parties and, you have a chance to take the family out for a meal in most important, family – which means family this neck of the woods, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to try get-togethers. This month, I met up with Big Maggiano’s. For being my first holiday dining out, they Poppa, Caroline, her granddaughter Harley sure made an impression. and nephew Bill, and our good friend Jeanne a final note, I wish you all the best during the holiOn for Thanksgiving dinner at Maggiano’s in days. Remember, your family will drive you crazy this time King of Prussia, PA. of year but they are all you have so suck it up and deal First let me say that I am not a huge fan with it for a few days. It won’t be long before you can run of dining out on a holiday but I wasn’t cookdown the highways and back roads on your bike and do ing this year so figured “what the heck?” whatever you want. So until next time – it’s just another day The meal was served family style so we in paradise! got to choose from four different salads, If you have any comments or want to suggest a bikerthree different entrees, four sides, four friendly eatery in your area, please feel free to contact me pastas, and four different desserts. This allowed for way Jay@flbdelmarva.com. more food than one person could ever eat. But since there were six in our group we had a fighting chance. After some discussion, we settled on turkey with sausage stuffing, tilapia in a lemon butter sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn polenta, four cheese ravioli, and I even got some nookie, er, I mean gnocchi. Now some will ask about the salads who cares? That’s for the rabbits and I know you’re only interested in the real food. Since, as I mentioned, dinner was served family style, we were bombarded with a variety of platters that included sliced turkey coated in gravy and layered over top of some wellmade sausage stuffing, and broiled tilapia in a lemon butter sauce (which was perfectly prepared - tender and full of flavor). Both paired well with the garlic mashed potatoes and creamed corn polenta which was some of the best I have had at any restaurant. The gnocchi was awesome, served in a creamy tomato cream sauce with a side of sausage. I simply couldn’t get enough! The ravioli was good but it was second to the gnocchi. After a break in the in action we were ready for dessert – pumpkin cheese cake and chocolate mousse cake. I knew the pumpkin cheese cake was good - not by taste because I couldn’t get any away from the rest of the table (mainly Caroline). I was fine, however, with a slice of the cake. I could barely eat another bite anyway after two servings of turkey, three servings of gnocchi, a serving of ravioli, a By Jay Kuch, Mystery Food Critique

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Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally by Dawn Huber

Women Bikers are an interesting lot. They love to ride but, even more, they love to ride for a cause. Our spirit seems to be more resolved with each passing year because, as each year passes, there are more reasons to be thankful and to ride for others. Flash back to 1993. Nancy Warren started a group called the Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally (MAWMR), in an effort to urge women from all walks of life to unite for common goals and share their love of motorcycling. It was a luncheon at the Beltway Motel in Baltimore with a small number of women in attendance. But isn’t that how things usually start? Soon came the MAWMR Rally, a weekend event held in Aberdeen, Frederick and Ocean City, MD. Since 2003, MAWMR found its home in Gettysburg, PA. From these humble beginnings came the idea to become an organized 501(c)3 corporation. There is a volunteer executive board of ten who meet nearly every month to insure that everything runs smoothly and that participants have a great time. It has been so successful that $230,000 has been raised over the years and it’s become a premiere three-day event not to be missed. Although the organization manages to have fun at the annual event, we can’t forget that we also come together for serious work. We originally raised funds for the Susan G Komen Foundation but wanted to do more. Our goal was to not only help cancer patients, but their families as well. MAWMR currently supports two charities: H.O.P.E. and Pink-Out, Inc. H.O.P.E. is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization founded in 1994, dedicated to providing high quality, hands-on assistance

and support services to cancer patients and their families. This organization provides those in need with real- time life necessities while they battle cancer. Services include assistance with meals, groceries, transportation, hospital equipment, support groups, and even special cancer-related accessories for women. Pink-Out, Inc., established in 2007, provided financial assistance to breast cancer patients. However, as the organization grew, it expanded to include support for women facing all women-specific cancers: ovarian, endometrial and cervical. This fund is used to assist with the non-medical, daily living expenses such as rent, food, and utilities. It also includes financial assistance for wigs, prostheses and special garments not covered by insurances. Because cancer has crossed the path of most of us, the women of MAWMR have the opportunity to choose a recipient. Many have personal reasons to give to one or the other, or both. Make no mistake; this fundraising and awareness event is also a time to enjoy yourself! There are games, both bike and non- bike events, poolside sipping of your favorite beverage, rides into the countryside, a themed dinner event with costumes and karaoke, vendors, trophies, tattoos, and enough events to keep you busy. The event also hosts a police-escorted, full group ride through downtown Gettysburg and the final dinner where we tell stories, make donations, have an auction, remember loved ones that passed way too early and, sometimes, shed a few tears. Last year we had 214 participants from DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, and WV. Each year, participants

vote to keep it an all-women’s rally. There’s just something special about being able to come together with other women riders, sharing our experiences, renewing old friendships and supporting two great organizations. Think about joining us for the 2013 event to be held June 20-22 in Gettysburg. For information and registration, go to www.MAWMR.org.

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VIEW FROM THE ROAD by Charlene Hotz

DAYTONA BEACH • FLORIDA

With the bikes loaded and van serviced we hit the road to Daytona. We arrived early enough to get in a few rides before the official kickoff of Biketoberfest, October 18th thru 21st. The weather was beautiful and the sky was blue (ok, except for the afternoon when every building’s overhang became a temporary parking lot). There were so many events to choose from but I still managed to squeeze in some beach time! Events ran from Ormond Beach down to New Smyrna Beach and included larger events like Rosemeyers Destination Daytona to smaller venues at hometown saloons. No place was too big or too small and they were all packed to capacity by the end of the week. Our first stop was Iron Horse Saloon where we meet up with our parents before the crowds hit. We wanted to give them a taste of the biker life without scaring them off. Hidden behind this small local bar is a maze of boardwalks. At every turn and every level was a bar but my favorite was the school bus on the second deck - serving drinks! I was glad we took the time to check it out at the onset because when we returned the following Saturday, it was packed at every level and crazy with bikes pulling in and out of the crowd and spectators hanging over the rails. Being rather new on my own bike, the highlight of my week was managing to ride through the maze of bikes and pedestrians without hitting any of them – and then backing into a spot meant for a bicycle! After this, I think I’m ready for anything. One of our favorite places to hang was Froggy’s. The waitresses were great (thanks Heather!) and according to my husband, the girls were all HOT and what those dancers could do with a dollar bill! The entire Main St. was the place to be to check out bikes and meet people. Speaking of bars - one of our rides took us south on Highway 1, judging the bars along the way. The best redneck bar definitely goes to the Last Resort, best tiki bar goes to First Turn and best rockin-it-out bar, no doubt, is No Name Saloon! Their biggest draw was Friday when they put on a FREE concert starring Quiet Riot. There wasn’t an empty space to be found. This 1950’s saloon, recently revived, is definitely making a name for itself now. Other “must do” scenic rides included “the loop” in Ormond Beach, the Ponce Inlet (great restaurants there too) and Canaveral National

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Seashore in New Smyrna which happens to have the best beaches. Awesome rides! The grand finale for the week was wrestling. But we had a tough decision - pudding, creamed corn or coleslaw? Since coleslaw is my favorite, we headed to the Cabbage Patch. As they solicited volunteers the thought crossed my mind $1500 in cash and free beer??? How hard could it be??? But since I promised Walt and Caroline I would get some interesting pictures for FLBD, I declined. Boy, what a good decision! Some of the girls were downright scary! This was not a PG show. Some appeared sweet and innocent, others just got down and dirty. A few pins took just a couple minutes, while others fought till they could barely stand - or was that all that free beer? Overall, it was a fabulous week and I hope to see many more of you there next year!

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SCROLLS FOR DEPLOYED U.S. TROOPS by H. George Jackson, Jr.

I was unable to sleep on Thanksgiving morning, 1995, and at 4:30 a.m. I turned on the TV and watched news reports on U.S. troops preparing to leave their families in Germany and move into Bosnia. The thought of U.S. Troops leaving their families that close to Christmas made me wish that I could do for them what I was scheduled to do for the Maryland National Guard that Saturday - play Santa Claus and put smiles on their faces. That’s when I remembered the big roll of paper that my wife, Shirley, had put away for painting. I thought that if I ask the soldiers and their families at the MD National Guard Christmas party to join Santa Claus by adding Christmas messages to that big roll of paper, it would bring smiles to the faces of all those troops deployed in Bosnia that Christmas. That Saturday, soldiers and their families wrote Christmas messages on the first Christmas scroll. During the following week (thanks to the media), hundreds of people came from far and near to write on that scroll. After 7 days, the scroll totaled 300 ft. of paper packed with Christmas messages. Now, hundreds of scrolls later and without any financial assistance at all, Shirley and I keep this project going. It just goes to prove that anyone can make a difference in life. I am now working to complete my 18th set of Christmas scrolls. Since that first scroll my wish has been “Smiles Far From Home is The Goal Of Every Scroll.” In 2006, I began gathering messages on scrolls for our allies: British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Canadian troops in Iraq, and 4 scrolls for Australian troops deployed in Afghanistan in 2009. Now we are nearing the 2012 holidays and I’m still wearing a Santa suit and gathering messages for deployed U.S. troops. To learn more about my scrolls, simply do a GOOGLE search using the keywords “George Jackson” Scrolls Troops or “George Jackson” “American Corner” Scrolls.

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PRODUCTS FOR GOOD

Submitted by Sarah Britt In the spring of 2003, coalition forces were called to secure the banks in Basra, Iraq. During that operation, they discovered a collection of brilliant, uncirculated Iraqi coins that were decommissioned by Saddam Hussein at the end of the first Gulf War. Although the coins could not be used for monetary purposes, they came to symbolize freedom and the sacrifices made to preserve it. The coalition forces, wanting them to be a part of something good, decided to auction off the coins and use the proceeds to rebuild an orphanage in Basra that had been destroyed during Saddam’s reign. Products for Good, a philanthropic business that donates 100% of its profits to the Military Family Lifestyle Charitable Foundation (MFLCF), acquired the coins and developed a line of products that give everyone a unique opportunity to honor and express their gratitude to our men and women in uniform. MFLCF include programs such as Warrior Family Support Centers and United Through Reading’s Military Program. The Products for Good patriotic gifts are assembled at Cleveland Vocational Industries, a facility in North Carolina that provides employment for mentally and physically challenged individuals. From the recipients who feel recognized when they receive these gifts, and the wounded and their families who benefit from our donations, to the disabled Americans who assemble our products, every “Honor One, Help Many” gift tells a story of honor, hope and gratitude. We look forward to hearing yours. For more information, please visit www.productsforgood.com.

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Heather Heather is 23 years old and was born and raised in Virginia. She enjoys walks, hiking and anything outdoors. She is obsessed with tattoos (12(and counting!) and sports. Heather is currently employed in the restaurant industry and has been modeling for more than a year. She has 2 fur babies - Boss (a Pit Bull) and Tink (a Toy Pomeranian). Heather looks forward to her next big modeling break and, until then, plans to continue being her funloving self!

Ali Ali lives in Roanoke, VA and is a stay at home mom to a cute-as-a-button baby girl. She is 25 years old and enjoys modeling. She ďŹ nds inspiration in individual fashion and beauty. Ali also likes spending time with friends and family, laughing and having fun. She is outgoing and up for almost any adventure you can imagine!

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MY NAME IS FREEDOM by: Nancy Regg and Joe D’Entremont, President Rolling Thunder MA-1

Hi friends, let me introduce myself. I was born in Lancaster County, PA on March 3, 2012. Then found my way to Pampered Pup, a very nice kennel in Millville, NJ where I met Danielle. She took very good care of me, making sure I found a good home. Through a few friendly strangers, I met Donna Downs, a dog trainer, who came to meet me for an evaluation. That’s right! You guessed it! I am a 6 month old 80 lb. German shepherd pup. Donna immediately placed a call to a client who she knew would be a perfect match - Paul Berenotto (aka, “Papa”) and Colleen McIntyre-Berenotto (aka, “Mamma”), both proud members of Rolling Thunder® NJ Chapter 4. Paul is President and Colleen serves on the Board of Directors. I learned that Paul didn’t want a fourth dog, but with the great recommendation from my trainer Donna, Paul & Colleen came to see me anyway. Little did I know that Paul came with the intentions of saying NO. He played ball with me and was petting me, but still didn’t want me so they left. But the look Colleen had in her eyes told me they’d be back. They took me home on a Wednesday afternoon, that’s where all the tail wagging begins. I took a short ride to a small farm where I met my new family - three canine friends and two equine friends. After a few hours they fell in love with me. I was the therapy dog they had been looking for. As they were members of Rolling Thunder NJ-4, they knew I would be a great asset to the chapter as a mascot and could help promote the cause. But I needed a name. They tried and tried but nothing fit, so I went to bed nameless. The next morning, Colleen woke up and yelled “Freedom!” Colleen looked down at me and said, “How perfect a name for the mascot of Rolling Thunder NJ-4, it fits our cause - FREEDOM for our POW/MIAs. Freedom is what our forefathers fought for and it’s what the soldiers fight for now. Freedom is what we love about this country and it is that freedom so many people take for granted. The name Freedom as a therapy dog fits. This is your new name.” There is so much to learn as a therapy dog. Dealing with wheelchairs, walkers, different smells, noises, and sometimes loud groups plus where and when to sit,

where and when to stand. This is on top of my regular obedience training. Donna, my trainer, who has over 30years of experience in dog training including obedience, problem solving, behavior modification, and search and rescue, is training me in obedience and therapy work. Donna said that my Mamma Colleen and I are two of the best therapy students she has ever had because we both train so hard and have such a high level of dedication for the work I am going to do. Currently I visit Donna once a week at her home for obedience training and visit weekly to the Vineland Veterans’ Memorial Home for therapy training. The Vineland Veterans’ Home has approximately 300 residents. It is my goal to meet every single Veteran! From the minute I arrive, I make people smile, and I can sense with every stroke of them petting me that their troubles and pain disappear, even if it’s only for a minute. With the help of Donna, her demonstration dog Cavan, and my handler Momma Colleen, it is always a smooth transition from play time to “work” mode. On my second trip to the Vineland Veterans’ Memorial Home I met Alice in the Alzheimer wing, “Old Glory”. Alice couldn’t move but when her hand was placed on me she said she felt fur. For some, it’s freedom from the grips of Alzheimer for just a moment to remember a past of days gone by. George, once an Army MP, made a bee line down the hall in his wheelchair to see me. Sitting in his chair he reached down to pet me. Papa Paul asked him when was the last time he had a puppy lay at his feet. George could not speak but let out a little chuckle. My friend Lorry Young supports what Rolling Thunder stands for. Lorry interviewed Paul, Colleen and Donna on October 14th. Lorry has also asked me to be on TV! I will keep you posted. She can be heard on WOND 1400 AM Sundays from 2-3 p.m. and seen on “PAWS FOR YOUR PET” NBC40 in South Jersey every Monday at 5 p.m. This is how I came to be Freedom “Soothing Those Who Served”. Please visit me on Facebook at Freedom Tdog where you can follow my journey with Mamma Colleen in becoming a certified therapy dog. You can also meet me at any Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter 4 event. Please visit our website at: www.rollingthundernj-4.org

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

‘THE

SLED’

FEATURE BIKE: THE SLED OWNER/BUILDER: Billy “Cowboy” Smithers YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2000 Harley-Davidson Road King ENGINE: 103 Cubic Inch Screaming Eagle CASES/FLYWHEELS/RODS/PISTONS/CYLINDERS: Screaming Eagle HEADS:202 Intake Valves 164 Exhaust CAMS: Crane CARBURETOR: 45mm Screaming Eagle IGNITION: Crane hi 4 EXHAUST: Thunder Header TRANSMISSION: 5 Speed FRONT AND REAR WHEEL: Mirror HD HANDLEBARS: Carlini RISERS: Carlini HAND CONTROLS: Chrome HD

ABATE 32ND ANNUAL PHILLY TOY RUN

by Alicia “BBA” Helfrich

Philadelphia, PA - Do you know Denny Waldman? He founded the Toy Run “For The Kids” in 1980. a.k.a. America’s Largest Rolling Toy Run. When you have thousands of motorcycles lined up on Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia, the first Sunday of November, you know it’s that time of the year for the Delaware Valley ABATE Chapter 63 Annual Toy Run. For 32 years, toys have been donated to families not only in the Philly area, but in Bucks County, Brandywine and throughout Delaware Valley. I have participated in this toy run with friends who reside in Philly for the past three years. The route has always been different but I enjoy riding through the various streets and sections of the city. This year, we began with the traditional start down Spring Garden Street, traveled 8th street to Vine, up to Eakins Oval, and on to Arch and Girard to the Northern Liberties section. The ride ended at Gunners Run/ Schmidt’s Piazza on North Second Street. Santa Claus and Grand Marshalls Judge Seamus McCaffery and WMMR radio personality Pierre Robert were at the toy drop destination posing for the cameras and having a grand time. Twenty sponsors, too numerous to mention, helped make this Delaware Valley ABATE event a success. Bikers donated toys and everywhere you looked it was a sea of black leather jackets and chaps. The only visible “skin” was faces and hands - no bare chested men, no cleavage to be seen, and no tats displayed. Damn, I hate the cold weather! Once we turned in our toys, my friends showed me around town and we hit a few watering holes. This is now a three-year tradition and I would be disappointed if we didn’t rip through the streets from bar to bar. Then hunger took over and I began to crave a Philly Cheese Steak. Our friend, Joe, who was born and raised in Philly, escorted all of us to Tony Luke’s, one of the Toy Run sponsors. It was so worth braving the cold! As the day grew later and colder, I bundled up and was thankful I had my sticker filled and my full-face helmet on as I cruised two hours home in the dark (sorry mom, riding happens). Even though I am not a fan of riding in cold weather, I am already looking forward to the first weekend of November, 2013, when I’ll head back to Philly for the 33rd Delaware Valley ABATE Chapter 63 Annual Toy Run. I hope to see some of you there!

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NEW PRODUCTS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON® NEW EASY SQUEEZE HANDLEBAR REDUCES CLUTCH LEVER REACH An Offset Grip Improves Leverage and Reduces Fatigue in Traffic The new Easy Squeeze Reduced Clutch Reach Handlebar ($119.95) from HarleyDavidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features an offset clutch-side grip that moves the palm a half-inch closer to the clutch lever. This position provides improved leverage and permits the rider to reach the clutch lever with the stronger part of the hand, reducing hand fatigue while riding in traffic. Available to fit the 2007-later Sportster® SuperLow® (P/N 55800180), 2006-later Softail® Deluxe (P/N 55800182), and 1986later Heritage Softail® Classic (P/N 55800181) Harley-Davidson models, each Easy Squeeze Reduced Clutch Reach Handlebar is shaped as a direct replacement for the Original Equipment bar, so installation requires no changes in cables or brake lines on specified models. The kit includes a left-hand grip styled to match the Original Equipment rubber throttle-side grip.

NEW SOFT LOWERS FIT MANY HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODELS Lowers Clip in Place over Engine Guard for Instant Wind and Weather Protection The new full-coverage Soft Lowers ($89.99 to $99.95) from HarleyDavidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® can extend the riding season by providing wind and mud protection for the rider’s legs and boots, and minimizing cold updrafts. These covers are custom-shaped to hug the engine guard and minimize flapping, and clip in place for speedy installation. The two-way zippered outer edge accommodates guard-mounted highway pegs in almost any position. Reflective piping provides added visibility, and convenient zippered pockets provide storage for maps or other small items. Soft Lowers are available to fit many Sportster®, Dyna®, Touring and Softail® models equipped with an engine guard, but may not fit with forward controls and some other accessories.

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SPONSORED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD NEW LEATHER SOLO SPRING SADDLE FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON A Black or White Diamond-Stitched Cover Offers Classic Bobber Style

The new Solo Spring Saddle (P/N 52000113 White Diamond, P/N 52000114 Black Diamond; $299.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features a nostalgic, low-profile shape that provides a minimalist “bobber” look, with torsion-style springs designed for the optimal balance between suspension and support. The leather cover has a classic diamondstitched pattern and contrasting piping. The smooth metal seat pan and the simple frame cover create a clean, finished appearance. No cutting, welding, or fabrication is required for installation, and the seat can be removed and replaced with a touring seat for a two-up night on the town. The Solo Spring Saddle fits 2004-2006 and 2010-later Sportster®, 2006-later Dyna®, and 2008-later Softail® models (except Rocker™/C and CVO™ Breakout™). Installation requires the separate purchase of a modelspecific Spring Seat Mounting Hardware Kit.

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3RD ANNUAL CAR, BIKE & CRAFT SHOW BENEFITS DELAWARE VETERANS HOME

by Tracey Leigh

Milford, DE – The October sun shined bright as patrons turned out for the 3rd Annual Car, Bike and Craft Show sponsored by Delaware Veterans of America to benefit the residents of the Delaware Veterans Home. Proceeds from this event were presented to the Veterans Home Gift Shop who will provide residents with holiday gifts distributed at their yearly holiday party. More than 200 cars representing every color in a bag a skittles were on display and motorcycles lined up for show and tell. Everyone had a great time! Congratulations to Kim Walls, winner for Best in Show with her 2007 purple and teal flamed, 883 Sportster. The Delaware Veterans Home opened to residents in 2007. It is Delaware’s first and only veterans’ home with 150 beds, 30 of which are designated for special care. The Veterans home provides long-term services to Delaware veterans, offering dignity and respect while sustaining and improving their quality of life. The residents are treated to luxuries that include a game room, chapel and barber shop. The gift shop is run by volunteers and organized by Volunteer Services Coordinator Nadine Holleger with the assistance of Activities Director Nancy Galvin and Resident Coordinator Otis Mason. The show was coordinated by Crystal and Denny Mehrberg, Chairman, Delaware State Council for Vietnam Vets (All Chapters) along with Paul Davis, President of VVA DE State Council. It is estimated that the U.S. veterans’ population is approximately 23.8 million with World War II veterans estimated to be over 2.7 million. Thirty-nine percent of the nation’s veteran population is over the age of 65 and 30,000 of them live in the state of Delaware. The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) is a fitting tribute to these Delawareans who sacrificed much to secure the freedoms we all enjoy today.

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If you would like to make a difference in the life of these veterans, the DVH recommends cash donations. This gives the Vet Home the greatest flexibility to insure your donation goes directly to the needs of our veterans. Donations by check should be made payable to: “Delaware Veterans Home Fund” or “Friends of the Delaware Veterans Home” and mailed to Commission of Veterans Affairs, 802 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 100, Dover, DE 19904. Please indicate on your check the specific fund for your donation. If you wish to make a material contribution, please contact the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) at (800) 344-9900. To obtain information on needed items, please call (302)424-6011. Please visit the Veterans Home website at http://vethome.delaware.gov for more information.

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