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A P ublication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona March/April 2012 Verde Valleys Frosty Balls and Chili Boobs
What is Happening at the Copper Dome?
Story and pictures on Page 10
Submitted by Mick Degn A lot going on this year with the Arizona Centennial and by the time you read this the Centennial celebration will be over at the Capitol. What a great thing to celebrate here in Arizona. As far as bills this year, we’re having a tough time at the Capitol or lack of support on two of our bills. Lane Advancement is made up of two bills, HB2074 and HB2077. Purpose of Bill: To alleviate the problem that all motorcyclists in Arizona have when traffic is either stopped, or moving slower than 25mph. Example – Over-heating of Air-Cooled engines, Heat Exhaustion related to extreme temps, Clutching, RearEnd Collisions, Low Visibility etc. are all related to stopped or slow moving traffic on Arizona’s roads. Potential Rider/Safety Benefits:
Leather Districts 3-Ball Run Story and pictures on Page 10 Submitted by Mick Degn AMSAF continues to make progress. We’ve come a long ways since startup. The marketing tri-folds, logo and website have all been completed. They all look great. We have started to introduce AMSAF to the market further and talk about the plans for AMSAF this year. Our main goal is to help improve Motorcycle Safety and Awareness in Arizona. This will be accomplished in many ways to include, media, signs, events, etc. Our first introduction of AMSAF was held at the Arizona Centennial where AMSAF and Team Arizona shared a booth. What a great start with the number of folks in attendance. We have been fortunate to have a number of companies donate their services to help get AMSAF off the ground. As in any organization, it takes a lot of coordination, meetings, discussions and financial support to make it happen.
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Increased visibility for the motorcyclist. Lane Advancement allows the motorcyclist to see what the traffic is doing ahead and be able to proactively maneuver.
We have on our website an email address to contact us with ideas, questions or just suggestions. In addition, our phone number is listed on the web site.www.amsaf.org
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Increases Reliability.
Keep your eyes open for more information and updates on AMSAF. Thank you again.
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Possibility of Modal shifts.
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Relief of Congestion.
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Reduce the current percent of motorcycle rear-end collision deaths.
Phyllis “teRi” Kelley 1943 – 2011
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You’ll be missed by all who knew you. And a loss for all who didn’t.
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Mick Degn Chairman Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation (AMSAF)
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MMA of Arizona PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, AZ 85046-0280
Phoenix Districts 20th Anniversary
Teri was a longtime Board Member representing the Salt River District. She was there to bring her district’s thoughts and actions to the meetings and to return the same back to her district – a true representative! She was small but mighty and stood by her convictions. Her goals were to keep bikers free from discrimination and to aid in carrying out the objectives of the MMA-AZ She was the first to get a proclamation from a city designating May as ‘Safety and Awareness’ Month. She began this in Apache Junction – This has become an MMA yearly project. The MMA-AZ has lost a truly driving force- we will miss her. CJ and Betty
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More MMA Event Coverage Inside Inside This Issue:
MMA of Arizona Listings ..................................2 State Membership Information ........................3 From Our Chairman..........................................4 The Disgruntled Biker ......................................5 MMA of Arizona Event Calendar......................6 Lobbyist Update................................................8 Editor’s Space ...................................................9 Event Pics and Articles..........................10 & 11 Business Member Listing ..............................12 Horoscope .......................................................14 M.A.P. ...............................................................14 District Updates........................................16&19 Lady Rider Report...........................................17 Pet Corner .......................................................17 Ride Tips..........................................................18 Biker Vittles .....................................................19
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MARCH/APRIL 2012 PUBLISHER / EDITOR / LAYOUT
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Valley Newspapers of Phoenix MOTORCYCLE PATRIOT PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, Arizona 85046 623-693-4932 Motorcycle Patriot is published every two months. All material is copyrighted 2012 and all rights reserved by Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona (MMA of AZ). Reproduction of any kind without permission is prohibited. Motorcycle Patriot is produced solely from freelance and authorized material. All material is compiled from sources believed to be reliable but published without responsibility for errors or omissions. Opinions expressed by authors are not necessarily those of the publisher. Motorcycle Patriot accepts advertisements from advertisers believed to be of good reputation but cannot guarantee the authenticity or quality of objects or services advertised.
DEADLInE FOR PUBLISHIng All materials for consideration in the next issue must be received by April 10th. Any materials received after the deadline will be considered for a future issue. Submit materials to editor@mma-az.org
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MMA of Arizona State Officers Acting Chairman Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Sergeant at Arms Membership Activites Communications Quartermaster ACMC Represenative ACMC Represenative NCOM Represenative AIL Represenative Designated Lobbyist Authorized Lobbyist Authorized Lobbyist Patriot Editor Webmaster
Ed "Hollywood" Holyoak Cherie “Rudy” Dubrow Steve “Tuffy” Belzer Glen "Burg" Humbarger Carlos "Patron" Romero Contract service provider Cindy Gates OPEN Julie Cissne Gary Thurston Mike Murray Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave C.J. Swinford Mick Degn Billy Larson Bobbi Hartmann Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Contract service provider
928.978.1537 623.328.7255 623.399.2325 623.322.9848 602.999.7777
623.695.5659 602.717.0842 602-909-0771 602-291-7833 520.371.1735 602.788.2088 602.312.4554 623.308.0586 602-672-3531 623-693-4932
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SMUSBLULGT@aol.com cj@mma-az.org lobbyist@mma-az.org alobbyist@mma-az.org alobbyist2@mma-az.org editor@mma-az.org webmaster@mma-az.org
MMA of Arizona District Contacts Casa Grande District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520.371.1735. . . . . . . . . SMUSBLULGT@aol.com Fern WIlliams 520.560.6989 fernevar@gmail.com Eagle District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherie “Ruby” Dubrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.328.7255. . . . . . . . . cheriedubrow@yahoo.com Steve “Tuffy” Belzer 602.399.2325 tuffy_56@hotmail.com Grand Canyon District ............James Klever .......................928.220.1396 ........gsrdarkmagic@aol.com High Country District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Stroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.710.6990. . . . . . . . . stroud.stroud@gmail.com Leather/Iron Horse/Phoenix District . . .Cindy Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.635.5569. . . . . . . . . cgates0617@yahoo.com Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales 623.693.4932 rattlensnake@yahoo.com Phoenix District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howar “Duck Burley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623-217-0378 . . . . . . . . hburley@aol.com Mary Hart 602-485-4705 marade@q.com Northern Arizona District . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim “Redneck” Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.660.0656. . . . . . . . . redneck@ourranch.com Randy Howard 928.660.1290 firextiger@yahoo.com Red Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Woltman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-723-6044 . . . . . . . . donnawoltman@yahoo.com Tom “Teekay” Kartler 480-832-0117 tkartler@cox.net Rim Country District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.978.1537. . . . . . . . . woodnvine@live.com Becca “Vine” Holyoak 928.978.2850 woodnvine@live.com Verde Valley District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug "8 Ball" Keatts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.202.9753. . . . . . . . . 8ball@desertthundermc.com Debi Althouse 480.212.3442 debialthouse@yahoo.com Westsiders District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim “Flip” Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602.323.7297. . . . . . . . . jboyd21@cox.net Steve “Duece” Parker 623.386.8565 pack_of5@msn.com White Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlene Hulsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.245.6427. . . . . . . . . carlene4mma@hotmail.com Chris York 928-245-3195 cgyork1@hotmail.com
MMA of Arizona Life Service Mike Bennett Tom and Lynna Buohl Fritz Clapp, Esq Tom Corr Dick “Turtle” Davis* Dave Deckwa Marysia Deckwa Mick Degn
Howard Gelman James and Lee Gonazles Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca “Vine” Holyoak Joseph Hoodak Ray “Rayman” Huston
Tambria Kirk-Huston Teri Kelley* Butch Kirkham Carl Letzin Joanne Letzin “Pipe” Loomis Stony Monday Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave
Janie Picciano Tony Picciano Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Edward “Jersey” Smith Betty McDonald-Swinford CJ Swinford
MMA of Arizona Life Membership Casa Grande District Tom Corr Eddie Davis Steve Musgrave Carol Myers Cochise District Jon V. Everett Kresent Gurtler Ernie Harris Thom Ihli David Leabo Phyllis Rimmer Betty Rodriguez Eagle District Julie Cissne Cherie Dubrow Billy “Desperado” Larson Scot Williamson Grand Canyon District Stephen Briggs High Country District Marlin Kussler Colin MacDiarmid* Stony Monday Leather/Iron Horse District Richard L. Davis* Terry Engelking Cindy Gates James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Larry Griffith Dave “Stiffy” Hill Don Hill Joseph Hoodak Tambria Kirk Dave Kopp Henry “Skip” Mikolajczyk Tony Picciano Jane Picciano Deborah Riggs Gerald Riggs John “Skip” Sims Edward Smith Ron Spirlock Paul Stuart Garry Thurston Kris Wall
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Michael Wendt Northern Arizona District Larry Evans Joseph Harris Bill Justice Marie Justice Renee Lippert Steve”Limey” Lippert Eddie Lovato Phoenix District Mark Belden Mark Borato Tom Buohl Lynna Buohl Russell G. Cheetham Jr. David Deckwa Sr. Marysia Deckwa Lee Erceg* Tom Erhardt Victor Florio Jack “Yukon Jack” Fry Jeff Gordon Tracy Gruber Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Barbara Hatley* Roger Hurm Lee Irvine Butch Kirkham Judy Kirkham Karen Konley Keven Kullberg Chester Larson Sue Leggett Dean Lott Diane Malone Betty McDonald Larry Myers Fred Pascarelli Forrest Phillips Beverlee Simmons Waldo Stuart* Charles Swinford Red Mountain District Michael D. Bennett Debra Donaldson Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Carl Letzin
Joanne Pilger-Letzin Michelle Wirth-Packer Rim Country District Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca Holyoak Diane Schultz Wayne Slocum Jane Wilcox Salt River District James Best Mick Degn John Emerson Chuck Franklin Howard Gelman Bill Goodwin Bob Gumfory Sherry Harradence Gay Hayward James Hillyard William Hitze Wade Jackson Larry Jenkins Phyllis Kelley Glen Koepke Elmer Myers Darline Olsen “Lady Jewells” Olson-Lentz Greg Oppedal Don “Sandman” Randolph Catherine “Kate” Rouse Larry Venteicher Tucson District Dennis Beye M. Juaregui Ralph Levon Pipe Loomis Kathy Marble Martin Minninger The Solano Family Verde Valley District Ken Cadigan Robert Dixson Rose Dixson Jessica Howell Bill Lyons Jr. Michael Mooney Dale Vandermolen
Westsiders District Deborah Blair Kimberley “Sunshiney” Cole George Graham Ray Huston Gene “Gobb” Mummert Wesley “T-Bone” Straight Michael Vigorito White Mountain District Tim Belous Randy Crider John “Oilcan” Fields* Bob Kirby Ben McLachlan Robin Pierce Randy Rahn Terry K. Rutherford Rich Tuminello Denise Hunter-Tuminello Buddy Zahnle Other District Mike Revere MMA State NCOM Bill Bish - Encino, CA Fritz Clapp Esq. Joe Eggleston* Tank Tiger Mike Revere Motorcycle Club Life Members Sober Riders since 08/2003 Limey Riders since 09/2005 VIII’s Society since 11/2006 Life Emeritus Members Roger "Priest" Hurm - Chairman Bill Justice - Chairman CJ Swinford - Chairman Colin “Cinders” MacDiarmid* Co-Founders of MMA-AZ Joe Eggleston, Esq.* AIM Attorney Richard Lester, Esq. AIM Attorney * In Memoriam
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MMA of Arizona District Meeting Times & Locations Casa grande 1st Sunday at 11 am Silver Bullet Bar 1401 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande, AZ
northern Arizona 2nd Saturday at 9 am Glen Canyon Steakhouse 201 N. Lake Powell Page, AZ
Verde Valley 2nd Sunday at 11 am Page Springs Restaurant 1975 N. Page Springs Rd. Cornville, AZ
Eagle 3rd Sunday at 9:30 am Baca Loco (old Chuy’s) 5134 N. 95th Ave. Glendale, AZ
Phoenix 1st Saturday at 10 am Maverick Saloon 9605 N. 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ
Westsiders 4th Sunday at 9 am - breakfast meeting Avondale Moose Lodge 1572 S. Cotton Lane Goodyear, AZ
High Country 3rd Sunday at 11 am Smokin Harley’s Steakhouse 10456 S. State Rte 69 Mayor, AZ
Red Mountain3rd Saturday at 10 am Starters Sports Bar & Grill 1400 S McClintock Dr Tempe AZ
White Mountain 2nd Sunday at 10 am V.F.W. Main Street Eager, AZ
Leather 2nd Saturday at 10 am Charley’s Place 4324 W. Thunderbird Rd. Glendale, AZ
Rim Country 2nd Sunday at 9 am Legion Tonto Rim Post #69 709 E. Hwy 260 Payson, AZ
grand Canyon (Rebuilding) Contact Jim @ 928.220.1396 for Meeting time, place and more info.
Bring a friend to your meeting
MMA of Arizona Membership Information Join and support the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona Use the membership form and mail it together with your check or money order. Make payable to MMA of Arizona and send to the address below. You may also fill out and print our membership form online or use our electronic registration service and a credit card at www.mma-az.org.
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What is the MMA MMA is a Motorcyclists Rights Organization (MRO) comprised of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts who are concerned with the future, safety, and welfare of motorcycling. We are a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to improving the social atmosphere that surrounds motorcyclists, and protecting the individual freedoms of citizens. We are an association that lobbies and educates the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. When you become a member of the MMA of Arizona, you make a difference in the ongoing mission to protect your right to ride and enjoy the motorcycle of your choice, your choice of riding apparel, and when and where you can ride a motorcycle. These issues are real and present in today’s “protect yourself from yourself” political environment. This holds true for all levels of government. At the state level we have a lobbyist who regularly visits our state capital to lobby our legislators on the issues concerning the motorcyclists in Arizona. On the national level we are aligned with the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and several other motorcycle rights organizations.
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From Our Chairman
An MRO’s sole job is to: • Protect the freedoms and promote the interests of motorcyclists. • Defend the right to choose our own modes of transportation, attire and lifestyle.
Chairman’s comments relative to motorcycle rights and the MMA of Arizona. Tom Coor MMA of AZ Chairman Casa Grande District
• Dominate those who violate our rights or right-of-way. if an issue does not fall within that framework, then it has no place within any MRO platform, publication or agenda.
I am back from my hiatus. While I was away, I took some time to think about the organization, how membership has tapered off, what are we doing wrong, where should we be going, etc. If you talk to departed members they have various reasons for leaving. While the departed have numerous reasons for leaving, one reoccurring theme is, the organization was not what they expected or was not supporting the right causes. The “Motorcyclists Rights Organizations” concept was born in the early 70’s when a need was recognized for bikers to organize in order to fight against federal and state restrictions on motorcycling. They were originally formed in response to keep choppers with extended front ends that were being deemed unsafe, on the road. The next 40 years saw an evolution where most states now have an MRO of some name or another. Today’s SMRO’s deal with a wide variety of issues related to motorcycling, including safety training, health insurance issues and road engineering with respect to motorcycles. Getting back to the theme of not what they expected or not supporting the right cause. What is the right cause? Things one SMRO’s membership deems important, another SMRO’s members may deem second to their issue. The Constitution for example, we all know is full of guarantees of individual rights and rules about what the government can and can’t do. Yet some provisions affect people’s lives more than others, but all provisions are important in their own right. In the SMRO world it seems a portion of the First Amendment –The Freedom of speech and the Fourth Amendment – the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures are the provisions of utmost importance. Are they? Who am I to say? While in recent years, I personally have not been turned away from an establishment for my attire. I do however know from a recent personal experience that, individuals are not free from random harassment or unreasonable search and seizure - even if they've done absolutely nothing wrong. Which raises the question – Have we as MRO’s spent too much time trying to get members to write a paragraph to a state representative; while the US citizen in general has been losing rights and freedoms at an accelerating rate? Are we engaging in a losing strategy? Are we selfrighteously and somewhat selfishly spending time and money bitching about “our rights” with only marginal success? Are we wrong in principle? After all how can we as American motorcyclists advocate for our rights, yet turn a blind eye when the rights of others are being violated? It almost seems to make us the epitome of hypocrisy. The progressive loss of Constitutional Rights is often disguised in such a way that the loss is obscured. For example - Students being kept from prayers in classrooms, graduation ceremonies etc, Federal, state and local laws becoming increasingly complex, making it more difficult to obtain own firearms. Laws are being distorted so as to limit personal liberties, such as ever increasing amounts of professional licensing in order to hold employment; Police making frequent searches without warrants under the guise of 'probable cause' and The Internal Revenue Service depriving citizens of property without due process of law. The Constitutional Right to property is distorted by taxing property. Whereas other forms of taxation do not threaten a person's right to property, property taxes place a person in jeopardy of losing a lifetime of work and savings if the repeated annual taxes on the same article cannot be paid. Is it just about “motorcyclists rights”, or is about living in a free country where rights were not God given, but paid for by the blood and courage of the patriotic men and women of our military. What should the focus of a “Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization” be? The focus of any MRO should be just that: The Motorcyclists’ Rights. MROs, national or state operate with limited resource bases. There are only so many members, and those members can only contribute x amount of time and money to the issues that MRO leaders bring to their attention. If that attention is diverted to issues that are not specifically related to motorcycles, motorcyclists or motorcycling, then the MRO’s limited capital is diverted.
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• Deter discrimination against us. And
Immigration reform, for example, a noble and important cause, but it does not fall within the bikers’ rights framework. When an MRO takes a stand on any non-biker issue, it risks shrinking its political base, squanders capital and unnecessarily alienates riders who might disagree with the position. In other words, for an MRO to be fully effective it must focus on matters that appeal to the broadest base while avoiding the often-petty issues that “divide the membership”. Charities: also noble and important causes are only suitable for MRO agendas if the money being raised is going to an appropriate recipient. Downed riders, and riders down on their luck, should certainly qualify as appropriate recipients. But I am not convinced that MRO philanthropy should extend much beyond that. Yes, an argument can be made that raising money for popular charities increases our “goodwill”. But we need to take a long hard look at just how much - or little - goodwill is actually generated. Whether that goodwill is actually doing anything to advance our political agenda, and whether an alternative investment of our time and money might give us better payback. If nothing else, we should at least make sure we aren’t giving our hard-earned money away to “causes” that don’t really deserve it … people who don’t really need it … or worst of all, parties who politically oppose us. MROs may at times be forced to sleep with the enemy, but we sure as hell don’t have to pay for it. I guess what they say is true, You Can’t Fight Them All: So Choose Your Battles Wisely.
nCOM Biker newsbites Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) ILLInOIS MOTORCYCLISTS CAn nOW LEgALLY RUn RED LIgHTS Motorcyclists in Illinois will no longer be stuck indefinitely at stoplights, as effective January 1st the Land of Lincoln joined eleven other states that allow riders to proceed through malfunctioning red lights. Sensors that trigger light changes often aren't sensitive enough to detect motorcycles, which prompted the Illinois legislature to pass HB S860, supported by ABATE of Illinois, which allows motorcycles stopped at a red light to go through the light if it doesn't turn green after a "reasonable" amount of time. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed the bill, claiming it "endangers our motorists" because it allows the motorcyclist to determine how long is "reasonable," but both the House and Senate voted to override the veto and the original bill became law. The new law, as now on the books, states: "After stopping, the driver of a motorcycle or bicycle facing a steady red signal which fails to change to a green signal within a reasonable period of time because of a signal malfunction or because the signal has failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle or bicycle due to the vehicle’s size or weight, shall have the right to proceed subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign as required by section 11-1204 of this code." The law applies only to municipalities with a population of less than two million, so the city of Chicago is exempted. Similar so-called "dead red" laws have been enacted in Minnesota (2002), Tennessee (2003), Arkansas (2005), Idaho (2006), Wisconsin (2006), North Carolina (2007), South Carolina (2008), Missouri (2008), Oklahoma (2010), Kansas (2011) and Virginia (2011). In Texas and California, state law requires stoplights to be fitted with sensors that detect motorcycles.
LAS VEGAS CLUBS SUE OVER POLICE HARASSMENT A group of Nevada motorcycle clubs is suing Metro Police, accusing the Las Vegas police department of violating the constitutional rights of bikers. The Confederation of Clubs and Scoundrels Pub filed the lawsuit Wednesday, January 11, claiming that "The police are interfering with private business and telling private businesses that they cannot allow certain motorcycle clubs inside their private businesses."
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Their attorney says Metro Police officers harassed bikers Senate and threatened to pull liquor licenses at local biker bars, Tuesda like Scoundrels, based solely on the businesses' clientele. commi helmet The lawsuit includes a letter Metro PD sent to Scoundrels was lim Pub last June that states an event involving the Vagos to a co Motorcycle Club violated Clark County code and could put such A the pub's liquor license at risk. bill say don't a "We've not asked for a penny. We don't want money. We police just want to get recognition of the situation and get the Metro Police Department to give us our constitutional Govern rights. That's all we're asking for," said Bandido recentl Motorcycle Club Las Vegas President Rich Novicelli in an promis interview with CBS-affiliate 8NewsNow. Metro declined to membe comment. capitol focus o JUDgE BARS n.H. TOWnS FROM EnACTIng waste STRICTER nOISE LAWS it. New Hampshire cities and towns cannot impose limits on motorcycle noise that are stricter than what state law In 2007 allows, a Rockingham County judge has ruled. look at recomm "If each town in New Hampshire had the authority to enact different noise emission ordinances, the state would be Curren subject to a checkerboard pattern of laws," ruled Superior helmet Court Judge Kenneth McHugh on Dec. 9. "For example, a inexpe motorcyclist who complies with the state noise emission all. limit could be precluded from driving through a town because that town enacted a lower noise emission limit FIRST than the state." ABRO More m The judge's decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed exist in by the Seacoast Harley-Davidson dealership, which filed the Ind suit against the town of North Hampton, successfully million arguing the town did not have legal authority to adopt its compa own motorcycle noise ordinance. in the U North Hampton adopted a noise ordinance at a May 2010 Town Meeting, requiring all motorcycles operated in the town to have exhaust noise limited to 80 decibels. State law permits motorcycles to reach 106 dB. After the ordinance passed, the local police chief refused to enforce the ordinance, describing it as unconstitutional and explaining that law enforcement and the town could face legal action if they enforced a lower noise threshold than state law allows. Similarly, McHugh found the local ordinance to be "in direct conflict" with state law and ruled the town of North Hampton "is hereby prohibited from adopting or enforcing the ordinance." In granting the permanent injunction, the judge noted in his decision that the N.H. House of Representatives' Transportation Committee rejected a bill to enact a law that was similar to the North Hampton ordinance. McHugh also noted that the town administrator was notified by the federal Environmental Protection Agency that it does not grant cities and towns "any additional authority to control environmental noise beyond that available to them under state and local law."
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House Bill 1442 has since been introduced in an attempt to lower the state's motorcycle noise limit to the federal standard of 80 dB and would require that any motorcycle brought in for servicing to have EPA-compliant mufflers installed at that time. Similar measures have failed to pass three times in the past four years due to what the bill’s sponsor calls “fierce” opposition from the powerful motorcycle lobby. LIVE FREE AnD RIDE A New Hampshire legislator wants his state’s “Live Free or Die” slogan emblazoned across motorcycle license plates. While he hasn’t straddled a bike in some years, State Rep. Tim Copeland (R-Stratham) said "it's a great saying" that shouldn't be limited to license plates on cars and trucks. He said the idea was hatched at a convention for lawmakers where candy trays were sold that were made by inmates out of defective license plates. While looking at those candy dishes, Copeland wondered why the quote — from a toast made in 1809 by General John Stark — isn't celebrated on the backs of motorcycles. Rep. Copeland said there would be no additional cost to the state and he's been told there's nothing logistical to prevent stamping the state slogan onto the smaller motorcycle plates. Copeland's bill is with the House Transportation Committee and proposes replacing the word "motorcycle" at the top of all motorcycle plates with the state motto. SOUTH CAROLInA gOVERnOR PROMISES TO VETO A HELMET LAW Less than two years after a State Supreme Court ruling barred the city of Myrtle Beach, S.C. from enforcing a mandatory helmet law stricter than the state’s requirement for riders under 21 to wear them, a helmet law for all motorcyclists statewide has been introduced in the South Carolina legislature.
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Gas pump handles turned out to be the filthiest surface that Americans encounter on the way to work, according to a study released on October 25, 2011 by KimberlyClark Professional, a unit of personal hygiene giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. A team of hygienists swabbed hundreds of surfaces around six U.S. cities to see what everyday objects are breeding grounds for the worst bacteria and viruses. The top offenders, following gas pumps, were handles on public mailboxes, escalator rails and ATM buttons. Closely following on the filthiest list were parking meters and kiosks, crosswalk buttons and buttons on vending machines in shopping malls. "It comes down to the fact that nobody cleans the things that you're going to touch on a daily basis," said Dr. Kelly Arehart, program leader of Kimberly-Clark's Healthy Workplace Project. MOTORCYCLISTS FInED FOR WEARIng DOTAPPROVED HELMETS In a strange twist, motorcycle riders in Mumbai, India are being hassled by law enforcement for wearing DOTapproved helmets because, in an effort to curb the use of cheap helmets, the police commissioner recently issued an order stating that all motorcyclists must wear helmets with an ISI marking to certify that they are approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards. So, despite wearing some of the finest helmets in the world, with certifications from the U.S. Department of Transportation which subjects helmets to higher standards of testing, police are issuing tickets to safety-conscious riders for wearing “unapproved helmets”. In typical bureaucratic fashion, authorities have reportedly forwarded an application for recognizing DOT-certified helmets to the transport department “which is the competent authority to make an appropriate decision.” QUOTABLE QUOTE: "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies."Groucho Marx (18901977) American comedian and film star
WEIRD nEWS: DIRTY SECRET ABOUT gAS PUMPS Gas pump handles top a recent study of filthy surfaces, so just when you thought filling up couldn’t hurt any more, medical researchers have announced another reason to avoid touching the gas pump: GERMS!
Disgruntled Biker Submitted by a disgruntled biker Normally I pretty much agree with my brother, the disgruntled Biker 2, but I have to disagree with what he wrote the last time. Some of my bikes have ape hangers, no tassels (he’s right about that) and I especially like loud pipes. Piss people off? WHO CARES! They piss me off when they try to run over me. And they do save lives, its kept cars from coming into me quite a few times. He’s worried about the rights of every decent motorcyclist on the road. Like all the “Decent” motorcyclists give a damn about people like me and some of you that might not look so pretty. I hope my pipes, my attitude and my appearance makes people not want to come near me. Everybody cry’s Boo Hoo, don’t discriminate against me. Well… quit playing the part. Dress all in black, walk into the places trying to look like a bad ass, you want the image but not everything that goes with it. I want what goes with it – Leave me alone, let me sit in peace. You don’t want me in your bar? GOOD, I can spend my money elsewhere. Your either a RUB or NOT, deal with it you bunch of Jackass’s. Have a Bright Sunshiny Day The Disgruntled Biker Please send all love/hate mail to editor@mma-az.org.
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MMA of Arizona Calendar of Events
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Saturday, Mar. 31st - Sierra Vista
Desert Thunder MC Zombie Bash 2:00 pm till ??? Rock Springs, 33769 Old Black Canyon Hwy Come join us for some undead fun! Cash prizes for best Male and Female Zombies. 50/50's, Raffles, vendors and food specials. Music provided by Brotherhood of Blues Band. Free camping avalable. FMI cotact Lodur 623-210-1589 Remember, Zombies do not care what time of the year it is for a brain Feast~ Entrance price is $10/person $15/ couple
Rough Riders MC 3rd Anniversary Party The Black Jack Chapter of the Rough Riders MC is celebrating their 3RD Anniversary. Party starts at 5pm at PC's Lounge, 4700 E. Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ. Food provided drinks available. Live music starts at 6pm. Proceeds benefit local DAV. $10/person - $15/couple. Info: Botch 520-780-0200 . www.rough-riders-mc.com
Saturday, Mar. 24th P hoenix Buddy Stubbs 8th Annual Bike Week Bash 13,000 people came and enjoyed a great party last year, 2012 will be the best yet!! Admission is always FREE. Featuring: Two Acre Miller Lite Beer Garden | Patron Margaritas | Bikini Contest | Great Food | Vendors | Ample Parking | FREE Shuttle Service. Live music will fill the air all day as well as one lucky person in attendance will WIN A HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 GIVEN AWAY. To submit event information please contact MMA of AZ State Event Officer by phone at 623.695.5659 or Email activities@mma-az.org
Saturday, Mar. 3rd P hoenix Vietnam Vets/ Legacy Vets MC Chapter E 2nd Annual Spring Party. Proceeds to Benefit Wounded Warriors Project. American Legion Post 107 - 20001 N. Cavecreek Road in Phoenix. Starts at 3:00 PM. Door prizes / Raffle Drawing / 50/50 / Auction / Music. Free Admission. Open to the Public. Everyone is Welcome to Attend. Contact Roadside for any questions 517-775-5939 or517-775-5939
Sunday, Mar. 25th P hoenix 17th Annual Trifecta Custom Bike Show and Blowout. Gates open 10:00AM at the Steel Horse Saloon - 1818 W. Bell Rd, in Phoenix. Vendors, Live Music, Food & Drinks. Cool Bikes, Hot Babes. All Ages / Alcohol with ID. Tattoo and Frozen T-Shirt Contests.
Saturday, Mar. 31st Glendale
Saturday, Apr. 7th - Glendale 6th Annual "Legacy" Scholarship Rally American Legion Riders Post 29 in Glendale is holding their 6th Annual Legacy Scholarship Rally. Everyone welcome - Bike or Cage. Music, Food, Fun Ride, Raffles, Ride Pins to first 100. All proceeds go to the Legacy Fund which supports children of fallen military heroes. Rider $20 - Passenger $10. Registration 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. American Legion Post 29 is located at 6822 N. 57th Drive in Glendale, AZ. For more info contact Vern at 602978-3930.
Saturday, Apr. 21st - Glendale Spartan Riders Annual Fish Fry Spartan Riders MC Glendale* Annual Fish Fry* 6002 West Maryland Ave, Glendale AZ. Starts at 4pm til we run out of fish.$10 gets you in!! fish , taters, coleslaw etc..seconds are free, so are thirds..As Always we serve Nothing out of a Can! For more information: www.spartanridersmcglendale.com
Spartan Riders MC glendale - OPEn HOUSE Saturday night 6002 West Maryland Ave, Glendale AZ.starts at 6pm til whenever...as always food is free, beverages and a good time... www.spartanridersmcglendale.com
Sunday, Mar. 4th P hoenix Boxer Luv Rescue Run. This run will include Breakfast Lunch Dinner, door prizes, silent auction, shirts and lots of giveaways. All for $20 per bike. The ride starts at Chester’s Harley Davidson and will end at the Hideaway in Cave Creek. All of the proceeds will help fund the Boxer Dog Rescue that helps provide homes for that breed. For more information please see the flyer in the magazine or go to www.boxerluv.org
Saturday, Mar 10th B uckeye Chief Bill Lanford Memorial Ride 8am at 25206 W. M.C. 85 Buckeye Az.Chief Bill Lanford Memorial Ride Honoring our Fallen Firefighter Brother William D. “Bill” Lanford was the Chief of Buckeye Valley Fire until he was tragically killed while riding his Harley on Vulture Mine Road on February 5th 2003. Please join the many brother and sister Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers and all of his friends and family in honoring Chief Lanford on this memorial ride. Everyone is welcome – Any Scooter, Hot Rod, or Apparatus .Ride it, Drive it, Push it, or Pull it - Just come and make this a huge, memorable event. Check-in at 8:00 A.M. – Ride Starts at 10:00 A.M. Station 324: 25206 W. M.C. 85, Buckeye Az. 85326 $20/ rider, $25/Couple Escorted, 100 mile ride, including a stop at Bill’s roadside memorial on Vulture Mine Rd. Everyone Welcome to the After Ride Party All Proceeds received go to the Bill Lanford Memorial Fund Scholarship Program If any questions please contact Jason @ jjessamine@local4371.org or 480-734-3778
Saturday, Mar. 10th - Mesa Ride for the gold. Run to benefit Florence Crittenton Center.Starts at SKUNK MOTORSPORTS - 720 S. Country Club Dr, Mesa (Between Southern & Broadway). Ends at CHESTER’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON - 922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa. $5 Wild card draw at CHESTERS. Prizes for BEST and WORST Hands! Live Music & Food Available! All Motorcycles Welcome! $20 Per Rider $10 Per Passenger/ Registration Begins at 8:00 am Last Bike Out at 9:30 am / Last Bike In at 3:00 pm. Info & Registration at:http://www.sites.google.com/site/ddcharities or emai l/ call DesertDamesCharities@gmail.com • 480-389-4026
Saturday, Mar. 17th Mesa Sunshine Acres. Come out to support SUNSHINE ACRES CHILDRENS HOME. Christian Motorcyclist Association is sponsoring a day with the kids out at SUNSHINE ACRES. There will be motorcycle rides for the kids,(please bring an extra helmet for the kids), there will be games, bake sale auction, lunch. All for 10 dollars per person. All proceeds go to SUNSHINE ARCES. Bring extra cash to buy bake goods and sodas. There will also be a bike blessing. Registration starts at 9am goes till 11am. Please come out to help CMA support SUNSHINE ARCES. Contact Roger at 480838-3803
Friday, Mar. 23rd -Sunday, Apr. 1st Scottsdale 2012 Arizona Bike Week. www.azbikeweek.com
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Lobbyist Update Lobbyist information and update relative to motorcycle and citizen rights. Mick Degn Designated Lobbyist
Continued from Front Page Proposed Solution We are proposing that all motorcyclists be allowed to move forward safely: Based on the information we are providing, we are proposing that in order for motorcyclists to move forward safely, that there be a revision to section 28-903 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This revision would allow motorcyclists to ‘advance’ through traffic between lanes of existing traffic, based on the following criteria: • That the Traffic is either stopped or moving slower than 25mph.
spot behind a stopped car, and places them into the more secure safety envelope that is created between two larger vehicles.
feedback at the Schools has been very positive and is a very positive message on MMA and what they are doing.
In an effort to standardize the comparison between states, the rear-end fatal crash rate per 100,000 registered motorcycles were assessed 2005-2009. The results show that California does have a lower rate of fatal rear-end motorcycles crashes when compared to other similar motorcycling states including Arizona, and that it is even lower than the National rate.
In awhile, we will start to look at Bills for 2013 and will have to see what happens with bills this year and if we have to introduce anything again next year or want to. In addition, we’ve been looking at a possible bill that affects Insurance Companies. Some insurance companies do not pay if you are in a motorcycle accident and not wearing a helmet. In Arizona, we don’t have to wear a helmet and some of the insurance companies are fighting on paying due to not wearing a helmet. The good thing is that we have some examples. The challenge is that we have already had discussions with insurance companies and we will have a battle on our hands. At least in this case, we know where our battles will be.
In a 2005-2009 comparison of motorcycle rear-end crash deaths to fatal rear-end crashes for all vehicles in 4 states (Arizona, California, Texas and Florida), including Arizona and the US, California’s percentages (8.5% vs. 7.3%) are closer, and they are lower than the comparison states. It could be argued that the lower California percentage is attributable to the practice of lane-advancement. Moving a motorcycle from behind traffic to a position next to traffic changes the risk to the motorcycle. Comparing collision dynamics, a motorcycle that is lane-advancement is no longer exposed to the full-force of a rear-end impact, but rather, a dynamic which is more similar to a sideswipe lane-changing impact.
In 2010 Governor Brewer vetoed House Bill HB2475. This bill would allow motorcycle operators in Maricopa County to pass vehicles in the same lane and drive between lanes of stopped traffic for a period of one year period. This bill was vetoed for four (4) reasons.
When a motorcycle is stopped behind another vehicle and is impacted from the rear, the motorcycle and rider are exposed to an in-line contact. This corresponds with a fullforce contact, where the full amount of the striking vehicle’s kinetic energy or momentum is transferred directly to the motorcycle. The chances are very high that the rider will be launched from the motorcycle in some manner, and will suffer injuries. In a lane-sharing crash the rider has a good chance of staying on the motorcycle instead of being thrown to the ground.
Listed below are the reasons and what is different in HB2074 and HB2077 to comply with the Governor’s concerns.
Some additional considerations when comparing a rear impact into a motorcycle with a lane change type of contact into a motorcycle;
• This practice is currently prohibited by law in Arizona and it is not clear how this proposal, which is drafted as a one-year session law, cold be implemented in a way that all motorists would be advised of this change in traffic law and educated on how to operate in a safe manner.
• In a lane change impact, the rider has a chance to recover and remain upright
• This Bill is Effective from and after August 30, 2013, to allow sufficient time to Advertise and Educate Effectively.
This bill says that it is effective from and after August 30, 2013, to allow sufficient time to Advertise and Educate Effectively. This bill allows for over a year of time to educate the public on this change. This can be done through Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (AMSAC), numerous organizations around the state that have drafted letters of support. These will include Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona (MMA), American Legion Riders and many others. In addition, this can be in a number of publications that are all over the state. • Further, should the practice sunset as prescribed (when the legislature is not in session and without a study to determine its impact), a public awareness and education campaign would need to be implemented to notify the public again. The bill says that it is effective from and after August 30, 2013, to allow sufficient time to advertise and educate effectively. • Jurisdictional implementation, as it is proposed in this bill, also may create a potential for complications. I do not think that it is wise or prudent to sign a bill that would allow traffic practices in one part of the state that remain offenses in all other areas. This will create a confusing patchwork of traffic safety enforcement wherein vehicle operators would be in compliance with the law in one area, and then in violation in the next as they drive from county to county. This has been changed to include the whole state of Arizona. • I am also concerned that some highway safety officials and law enforcement agencies raised questions on the impact this practice would have on safety. In addition, both the National Highway Safety Administration and the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles both hold that it is unsafe to operate a motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving traffic. While California does not specifically prohibit lane-splitting, it is important to note that the state calls it an unsafe practice. Information from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that rear-end collisions are the most common type of collision dynamic for all vehicles in the United States. Lane Advancement is actually a viable safety technique that removes the motorcycle and rider from the danger
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• In a lane change impact, the rider has a chance to take evasive action to avoid the contact altogether. • If the rider does go down in a lane change contact, the potential injuries are not as severe as those in a direct rear-end contact. Lane Advancement allows motorcycles to take advantage of parts of the road not being utilized by allowing them to pass between lanes of stopped or slower moving vehicles. At present the Director of ADOT, Director of Highway Safety and Director of DPS that are opposing this bill due to safety concerns. We held the bill up in Transportation Committee to allow us more time on getting DPS more detail but at this time we are not feeling very positive about it. The other bill that we have is HB2073 which is the extension of the Emissions bill. This bill eliminates the need to do emission testing on Motorcycles in Maricopa County. As many of you know, this one has been around the block many times and the whole reason for the holdup is EPA. We are extending this bill for 2 more years which extends it to July of 2014. This bill has made it through the House and is on its way to the Senate as we speak. We don’t see a problem with this bill being completed in the Senate and the Governor signing it again but you never know till the signature happens. I want to recognize three folks this month that have helped in a number of areas that are very positive to MMA. • The first one is James Gonzales. James continues to work with the cities and give guidance where needed on Lookout for Motorcycle signs. He has done a tremendous job of helping the Districts and is not afraid to jump into talking to one of the cities on the signs. It’s not a given that we can get the signs in the cities, and James gives it his all to try and make it happen. • Billy Larson continues to step up to help the Lobby team and MMA. If Billy isn’t comfortable with something and feels it will affect MMA negatively, he works to try and help. He is always there to help the Lobby team and brings some very good insight into an issue. Billy is truly an asset to MMA and as an Authorized Lobbyist. • Bobbi Hartmann came over to MMA about a year ago as Authorized Lobbyist. She has a wealth of knowledge at the Capitol and probably more than anyone from the motorcycle community that I know. She is quick to help on drafting of bills, doing research and helping the Motorcycle community where bills are needed. In addition, she has stepped up to take on the MMA M.A.P. In that time she has been to a number of schools with training since the beginning of the year and has a number of schools on the calendar until May. The
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Again, I want to thank everyone for their involvement and support of the Lobby Team and for all the folks that volunteer to help the Motorcycle Community be a safer place.
nCOM Biker newsbites Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) FLORIDA SEEKS STIFFER PEnALTIES FOR nEgLIgEnT DRIVERS ABATE Florida members from around the state were out in full force at the state capitol on Monday, Feb. 13th asking lawmakers for safer roads and to support legislation for stricter penalties for drivers who kill bikers on the road. “Kill a motorcyclist they get an $82 fine, that’s all they get; failure to yield. You do that in a car, hit somebody else in a car, you get vehicular manslaughter,” said James “Doc” Reichenbach, ABATE President. Reichenbach, who also serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), testified on behalf of ABATE’s Stiffer Penalties Bill, S.B. 1754, which passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 27th by a vote of 7-0, and now goes to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. During the rally in Tallahassee, the names of bikers killed in wrecks last year were read aloud. Fifty-six bell chimes were sounded; one for each lost life. The bikers spent the rest of the day talking to lawmakers, then headed home hoping when they return next year, there are fewer bells to ring and fewer bikers lost. VIRgInIA MAY LEgALIZE TWO-ABREAST RIDIng The Virginia General Assembly is considering the repeal of a 40-plus year-old law that makes it against the law for two motorcyclists to ride side-by-side in the same lane. Virginia and Vermont are the only two states in the U.S. with such a law on the books, while 48 other states either don’t ban the practice or have specific laws allowing it. There’s no indication those states have more crashes or problems related to two-abreast riding, according to the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists. The proposal, sponsored by 26th District Delegate Tony Wilt and 18th District Delegate Michael Webert, sailed through the transportation committee and, overwhelmingly, through the House.
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Signs - Available at a District near You! Yes you heard right! The Modified Motorcycle Association now has 12” X 12” replica’s of the street signs we have been putting up in local cities throughout the state. Each sign is black on white reflective background and pre-drilled for mounting anywhere...even a post in your own front yard. You can own one for your very own at the low price of $15! That’s right only $15 to help spread the word. But wait....there’s more! By popular demand we now have the same sign in a 12” X 12” magnet for your cage. Don’t be the last one to have one. Contact a district (page 2 )near you to purchase one or visit the MMA booth at Arizona Bike Week 2012. You don’t have to be a member to puchase. Makes a great present for your family and friends. See picture on page 9
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new Business Member Spotlight Verde Valley District is pleased to announce three new Businesses have joined the MMA as business members. Salt Mine Cellars and Pizzeria is a biker-friendly location in Camp Verde. They offer delicious pizza and other popular menu items, including: hamburgers, sandwiches, wings, ice cold beer and wine selections. Salt Mine Cellars has a comfortable indoor restaurant and an outdoor patio, both great for parties large or small. They have several large-screen TVs to watch your favorite sporting event, and Thursday nights feature a pool tournament. Stop on in @ 212 Finney Flat Rd, Camp Verde -- and tell them the MMA sent you.
Nate’s Cowboy Café has the heartiest home-style, “Good Ol’ Boy” comfort food I have ever eaten in a public restaurant. Reminds me of Sunday dinner with the family back when I was kid. Nate really knows how sts to select choice cuts of meat and all the meat is smoked on site. The pies are all homemade, generous and delicious. Being a biker himself, Nate’s place is caused guaranteed biker-friendly. There is an outdoor patio and east plenty of room inside and out. Stop in Nate’s Cowboy rally Café @ 206 S. Main Street in Cottonwood, AZ . Try the ate old-fashioned pot roast, meat loaf, ribs or a steak, and don’t forget a piece of pie!
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Valley View Restaurant and Copper Room Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have a menu that is sure to please your entire family including popular daily specials. Valley View Restaurant and the Copper Room Lounge offer plenty of open parking, biker-friendly location with great food and friendly staff. Valley View has a full bar including a large banquet room that can hold well over 100 people – all with a classic vista overlooking the Verde Valley. Keep them in mind for that next large party, reunion or reception. Please stop and enjoy the Valley View @ 102 W. Arnold Street, Camp Verde. Don’t forget to tell all MMA Business Members that the MMA sent you. When visiting places around the State, please check the MMA-AZ website for local business members (page 12 and 13 this issue) we all need to support the friendly businesses that voluntarily support the MMA.http://www.mma-az.org
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THANK YOU! Contributing Writers forThis Issue Sometimes there are just too many to name. We thank everyone for their articles, pictures, fun facts, graphics, etc... Without the contributions of a bunch of motivated MMA volunteers, there would be no Motorcycle Patriot. So to each and everyone of you “Thanks For What You Do!
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Frosty Balls and Chilly Boobs
12th Annual Three Ball Run
Submitted by Doug “8Ball” Keatts
Pics by Snakebite
HOLY CRAP! What a way to start the New Year -- with the 17th Annual Verde Valley New Years Day Run known as “The Frosty Balls and Chilly Boobs Run.”
Always a fun time with the Leather District. Thanks to all for your support!
Unlike last year. it was anything but frosty. A special thanks goes out to Mother Nature for bringing us a beautiful day. The fair weather brought out more than 130 riders, passengers, and even some cagers -- including clubs like Bikers for Christ, Loners, Tribe of Judah, Lourds, Desert Thunder, Rez Riders, Christen Motorcycle Association, Sons of Silence, Legion Riders and a whole slew of independent riders. There were local riders, riders from around the state like Prescott, Prescott Valley, Apache Junction and Queen Creek. We also had riders from around the country and the world. Places like Houston, Alaska, Apple Valley, CA, Morrisville, PA, Las Vegas, Denver, even as faraway as Germany, Moscow and France. For the second year. this run was to raise funds for “Verde Valley Community Hospice Foundation.” And we did just that a whopping donated total of $2000. We would like to extend a very special “Thank You” to all the businesses, run stops and individuals, for without your help this would not have happened: Stretch………………………..Banner Health Laurie and John…………..…NAPA of Cottonwood Nate…………………………..Nate’s Cowboy Café Steven..………………………The Bar @ Strombolli’s Calib………………………..…Sundowner Bar & Grill Mike……………………..….…Full Moon Saloon Chad……………………….…Grasshopper Grill Brenda…………………….….Page Springs Restaurant John and Dee……..……..…..Valley View Restaurant Jeff…………………………....INXON Tattoo Jeff………………………..…..Food City Eric……………………..……..Page Springs Winery Perry……………...…..……....Smoke & Guns Kevin……………...……….….Nationwide Auto Service Matt………………...…………Kuryakyn Kari Jo………………..………Custom Chrome Peter………………….………Top Shelf Liquors Zack and Tracy………………Mr. C’s Sandwich Shop Jessie and Judy…..…………Maverick Stores Adam…………………………Guardian Bell We had “High hand” winner, “Low hand” winners, and the winner of the 50/50 was Lil Bill of Sons of Silence from Colorado. Bill promptly re-donated his winnings and then some. That put us so close to a record amount that a few people elected to open their money clips and wallets to put us over the top. It was a great day, great cause and great fun. Thank you all for coming out to play. Hope to see you all, and more, next year. Let’s go big.
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MMA of Arizona Business Member Listing - listed by city At Large
Sober Riders MC, Inc Organizations and Clubs Business Life Member
Apache Junction
Captain’s Bars & Restaurants 300 W Apache Trail #118 Apache Junction, AZ 85217 480-288-2590 Business Life Member Mirage Sports grill Bars & Restaurants 1075 S Idaho Rd #108 Apache Junction, AZ 85219 480-671-3846 Sundance Restaurant and Lounge Bars & Restaurants 1535 Old West Highway Apache Junction, AZ 85119 480-246-4496 Superstition Harley Davidson Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2910 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85220 480-346-0600 American Legion Riders Post 27 Organizations and Clubs 1018 S Meridan Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85220 602-541-2441 Business Life Member
Avondale
Airepros Air Conditioning & Heating Services and Miscellaneous 2022 N 106th Lane Avondale, AZ 85392 623-547-5992 Daddy Dukes Bars & Restaurants 215 W Van Buren Avondale, AZ 85323 623-882-3853 Dart Cycle Worx Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1060 N Eliseo Felix Way Ste 10 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-925-5503 Business Life Member
Buckeye
Camp Verde
Salt Mine Cellars Bars & Restaurants 212 W Finnie Flats Rd Camp Verde,AZ 86322 928-567-0125
Chandler
Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 Organizations and Clubs 1775 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85224 480-963-6262
Coolidge
Tags Cafe Bars & Restaurants 156 N AZ Blvd Coolidge, AZ 85128 520-723-1013
Cornville
grasshopper grill Bars & Restaurants 1160 B S Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-649-9211 Old Corral Bar Bars & Restaurants 11375 E Cornville Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-649-9495 Page Springs Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 1975 N Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-634-9954
Cottonwood
Kactus Kate's Bars & Restaurants 929 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-7822 Players Sports Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 1100 State Rt 260 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-3966 The Bar at Strombolli’s Bars & Restaurants 321 S Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-3838
Waddell’s Longhorn Corral Bars & Restaurants 1629 N 195th Ave Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-853-0395
A Touch of Class Custom Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1421 E Birch St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-095
Parker Paralegal @ Consulting, LLC Services and Miscellaneous 12112 S Dean Rd Buckeye, AZ 85326 602-370-7103
Biker Babes and Beyond Clothing 418 N 15th St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-1364
Rebel Ink Tattoo / Body Piercing Services and Miscellaneous 22776 W Pima St Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-332-2754
K.A. Cycle Accessories & Service Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 595 S 6th St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-1364
Casa grande
Silver Bullet Bar Bars & Restaurants 1401 North Pinal Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-1363 Wonder Bar Bars & Restaurants 310 W 2nd St Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-9987
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nate’s Cowboy Cafe Bars & Restaurants 206 S Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-639-3838 Valley View Bars & Restaurants PO Box 606 Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Desert Hills
Skinny Dipping Pools Services and Miscellaneous 2706 W Valley View Trail Desert Hills, AZ 85086 602-292-4033 Business Life Member
Eagar
Safire Restaurant & Lounge Bars & Restaurants PO Box 1478 Eagar, AZ 85925 928-333-4940
El MIrage
United Tattoo Services and Miscellaneous 12013 W Thunderbird Rd El Mirage, AZ 85335 623-933-1835
Flagstaff
Katts Towing & Recovery Services and Miscellaneous 5450 E Penstock Ave Ste C Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Fountain Hills
Flapjacks et al Bars & Restaurants 16605 E Palisades Blvd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-837-2910
gilbert
Team Arizona Motorcyclist Training Center Services and Miscellaneous 36 N William Dillard Dr Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-998-9888 Business Life Member
glendale
Charley's Place Bars & Restaurants 5134 N 95th Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-8839 Baja Loco Bars & Restaurants 4324 W Thunderbird RD Glendale, AZ 85306 602-439-1668 Business Life Member Limey Riders M/C Organizations and Clubs Glendale, AZ 85311 623-930-9165 Business Life Member
goodyear
Majerle’s Sports grill Bars & Restaurants 13375 W McDowell Rd #101 Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-201-6497 Hoot & Howl Bars & Restaurants 55 N Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-932-3580
Holbrook
Winners Circle Bars & Restaurants 466 Navajo Blvd Holbrook, AZ 86025 520-524-9600 Business Life Member
Mayer
Smokin’ Harley’s Steakhouse & Seafood Bars & Restaurants 10456 SR 69 Mayer, AZ 86333 928-632-4255 Business Life Member
Mesa
Mainstreet Motorcycles Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 9750 E Apache Trail Mesa, AZ 85207 480-357-7595 Business Life Member
Classi Service Box 27 Page, 928-64
Fred's Service 902 N Page, 520-64 Busin
Skunk Motorsports Inc Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 720 S Country Club Dr Pays Mesa, AZ 85210 Jakes 480-649-2800 Bars & 57564 VIII Society M/C Payso Organizations and Clubs 602-35 7930 E 1st Ave Mesa, AZ 85208 Mazat 480-227-2690 Bars & Business Life Member PO Bo Payso America's Ultra Clean 800-77 Services and Miscellaneous Busin 738 E Dana Suite A Mesa, AZ 85204 All-Cle 480-206-4003 Service Business Life Member 609 W Payso Mayor 928-46 Smokin’ Harley’s Steakhouse Busin Bars & Restaurants 10456 S State Rt 69 Amon Mayor, AZ 86222 Service 928-632-4255 903 E Business Life Member Payso 928-47 new River Busin Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon Bars & Restaurants Coyot 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy Service New River, AZ 85087 310 W 623-465-9903 Payso Business Life Member 928-47 Harris Roofing, Inc. Services and Miscellaneous 1717 W New River Rd New River, AZ 85087 623-826-0019
Mark’s Service 122 W Payso 602-61
Overgaard
Miller Service 600 W Payso 928-46 Busin
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The Cabin Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 2763 Hwy 260 Overgaard, AZ 85933 928-535-6117 Ranch House grille Bars & Restaurants 819 N Navajo Box 3491 Page, AZ 86040 928 645-1420 Business Life Member Windy Mesa Bars & Restaurants 800 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2186 Business Life Member Blair’s Trading Post Clothing 626 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-3008 Business Life Member Page Boy Motel Lodging 150 N Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2416 Business Life Member
Peor
CJ Cre Clothin 10348 Peoria 623-41 Busin
U.S. M Organ Peoria 813-31
M&M M Service 15182 Peoria 623-48
Phoe
Antar’ Bars & 9611 W Page Honda Phoen Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 623-77 915 Coppermine Rd Page, AZ 86040 800-432-6923 Business Life Member
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Classic Auto Body Services and Miscellaneous Box 2756 Page, AZ 86040 928-645-9023
Maverick Saloon Bars & Restaurants 9605 N 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 602-943-5680
Fred's Liquor Store Services and Miscellaneous 902 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 520-645-3575 Business Life Member
Bikers Bay Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2530 E Bell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-923-0114
Payson
Jakes Corner Bar Bars & Restaurants 57564 N Hwy 188 Payson, AZ 85541 602-359-1068 Mazatzal Casino Bars & Restaurants PO Box 1820 Payson, AZ 85547 800-777-7529 Business Life Member All-Clene Carpet Cleaners Services and Miscellaneous 609 W Bridle Path Lane Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-1358 Business Life Member Amon Builders, Inc Services and Miscellaneous 903 E Hwy 260 #6 Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-0689 Business Life Member Coyote Auto LLC Services and Miscellaneous 310 W Main St Payson, AZ 85541 928-472-1100 Mark’s Mobile RV Service Services and Miscellaneous 122 W Matlock Dr Payson, AZ 85541 602-616-8803 Miller Auto Works Services and Miscellaneous 600 W Main St Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-8855 Business Life Member Payson Packaging Services and Miscellaneous 106 E Bonita St Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-5260
Peoria
CJ Creations Clothing 10348 W Cashman Peoria, AZ 85383 623-412-2110 Business Life Member U.S. Military Vets MC Organizations and Clubs Peoria 813-310-4595 M&M Medical, P.C. Services and Miscellaneous 15182 N 75th Ave #180 Peoria, AZ 85381 623-487-3334
Phoenix
Antar’s Sports Bistro Bars & Restaurants 9611 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85037 sories 623-772-1122
Wheel Shop Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1621 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-253-1344 Mototire Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 13012 N Cave Creek Rd, Ste 7 Phoenix, AZ 85022 602-374-5877 Angelo Bellone CPA-PLC Services and Miscellaneous 3420 E Shea Blvd #140 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-765-6111 Business Life Member Breyer Law Offices Services and Miscellaneous 15715 S 46th St Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85048 480-505-2162 Business Life Member Drain guys and Plumbing Services and Miscellaneous 4625 N 79th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85033 632-848-3962 Business Life Member Fool’s Life Services and Miscellaneous 819 E Spanish Moss Ln Phoenix, AZ 85022 602-770-5593 greer Wilson Funeral Home Services and Miscellaneous 5921 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033 623-245-0994 Business Life Member Law Tigers Services and Miscellaneous 362 N 3rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-516-0000 Business Life Member Rim One Tire and Wheel Services and Miscellaneous 3017 S 46th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040 480-832-7467 Victor Florio and Co. Services and Miscellaneous 4735 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-278-8000 Business Life Member Mototire Services and Miscellaneous 13439 N Cave Creek Rd Ste 7 Phoenix, AZ 85022 480-832-7467
Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley Motorcycles Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2741 N Starlight Dr Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-4266 Business Life Member
Scottsdale
Southwest Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7430 E Butherus Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-951-7171 Business Life Member
Sedona
Blue Moon Cafe Bars & Restaurants 6101 SR179, Suite B Sedona, AZ 87351 928-300-3634
Aflac Services and Miscellaneous 6197 S Rural rd Ste 103 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-9020 Business Life Member
Tolleson
Fuego Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 9118 W Van Buren Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-7300
Tonopah
Olde Sedona Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 1405 W Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-5670
Tin Top Bar and grill Bars & Restaurants 2614 S Wintersberg Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-386-1501
Sundowner Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 37 Navajo Dr Sedona, AZ 86339 928-282-1858
Tonopah Joe’s Family Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 41101 W Indian School Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-776-5554 Business Life Member
Show Low
native new Yorker #12 Bars & Restaurants 391 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-532-5100 Business Life Member
Tonto Basin
Cactus Flats Bars & Restaurants Hwy 188 Mile Marker 260 Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 602-510-3756
Days Inn - Show Low Lodging 480 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-537-4356 Business Life Member
Punkin Center Bar Bars & Restaurants Hwy 188 & Greenback Rd Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 928-479-2627
Springerville
The Double “D” Bars & Restaurants 354 Johnson Blvd Tonto Village, AZ 85541 928-978-2058
Coyote Creek Saloon Bars & Restaurants Hwy 60 and D St Springerville, AZ 85938 928-333-4022 Business Life Member
Tonto Village
Youngtown
Java Blues Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 341 E Main St Springerville, AZ 85938 928-333-5282
Curly’s Customs Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 12040 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ 85363 623-764-6562 Business Life Member
St Johns
Other
El Camino Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 277 White Mountain Dr St Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-4700 Mickey’s Bars & Restaurants 235 S White Mountain Rd St Johns, AZ 85936 928-245-2384
Strawberry
gila County Chopper Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7803 Ralls Drive Strawberry, AZ 85544 480-789-2933
Surprise
Coyote Alley Bars & Restaurants 16846 W Bell Rd Suite 100 Surprise, AZ 85374 480-320-9852 Arizona Dragon Slayer Exterminator Services and Miscellaneous 26307 N 157th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387 602-526-1312 Business Life Member
Law Offices of Richard M. Lester Servicing and Miscellaneous 21054 Sherman Way 3rd Floor Conoga Park, CA 91303 800-521-2425 Business Life Member
Support Our Business Members They Support Us
Tempe
American Legion Riders Tempe Post #2 Organizations and Clubs 2125 S Industrial Park Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 Business Life Member
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Making a Difference Arizona Motorcycle Medical Care Plan (AMMCP) “Bikers Helping Bikers”
Aries: Avoiding responsibilities? It’s cool. The stars are promising fun times, crazy friends and financial stability anyway. Discouraged with your personal procrastination in general? Time for Kevlar-tough action, Aries. Clean sweep, release the trash, make a plan and rebuild your scene. Taurus: Rebooting your business style brings income. Financial growth and learning new work skills are hand-inhand, Taurus. Someone else was in your past was always “too cool for school” –that must not be your problem. New alliances bring social success. Food, music and old friends help! Gemini: Flexibility is one of your famous gifts. You have always attracted truly unusual folks and also the ‘wannabes.’ Why? Perhaps the Real-Deals challenge you too much, but those phonies are hitching a flattering ride until they are done. Make a choice. Forget ego trips. Serial kindnesses await. Cancer: High energy comes in waves, and so does sitting and staring out the window. You are mentally working on new ways to handle the Old School ideas you love. Travel, laughter and biking events are featured this spring. Just like kindergarten, keep a seat open for your best friend. Leo: Health issues during the past year get better, and natural healing begins. Give without expecting anything in return. It works for you. A sudden event brings positive life changes for everyone in your family group. This is a season of healing old rifts and making biker dreams come true. Virgo: Hey, Problem Solver! Your usual control-freak mind set has been off the rails all winter – but a strange and more relaxed way of fixing things is here. Let yourself off the hook. Fresh job opportunities arrive in threes this spring. No fear. Schedule much more playtime and refresh your soul. Libra: You expected a miracle and got it. In March, you meet more allies who simply like you for yourself. Message arrives from a childhood friend. The restlessness of a partner in business or love is very distracting. Scores are settled later. Your work and peace of mind trump drama this spring. Scorpio: Your naughtiness, looks, strength and vitality are in visible upswing. Work, play, bike and home life will benefit from it all. Take care not to instantly sign on for everything – discussions may offer more responsibility and less income. Say no. This is your life. No martyrs allowed. Sagittarius: Uncertainty is often the downside of freewheeling Sag! With those secret doubts right now, it is much more difficult to resist the criticism of others. Time for solo wandering – and personal vision quest. Imagination is your gift. By mid-May, you are back in the happy workaholic groove. Capricorn: In work or play -- bowing-up about possible insults may backfire. Hey! You are the common equation in all of your current life dramas. True? Right now, prevention is more important than a cure. Rethink your mission, and make extra time for happy road trips. Cooking for others brings peace. Aquarius: Fast-paced and surprising changes are about to unfold. Your usual self-control may take a break while you release those built-up emotions. Main balance through the tsunami – think in terms of riding. This spring is all about success through hard work, not through chance. Focus and create. Pisces: March will bring wilder moves again...so plan your pleasure-destination with care. The past winter of bummers, mixed messages and false starts is ending, and you know your old dreams might come true, if only you use a bit of intuitive logic and sense. Commonsense is not only the brakes but also the t
Arizona Motorcyclist Medical Care Plan (AMMCP) founded by Medieval Maidens MC as a Non-Profit corporation has created a way for patients to get expedited care while removing some of the hassles and cost of obtaining quality medical care. AMMCP will provide coordination of all primary care needs including office visits, arranging referrals, lab work, outpatient diagnostic testing, telephone consultations, and prescription refills by contracting with a primary care physician. The plan will allow for every patient to have one complete physical at first visit and two other office visits per calendar year. We will make every attempt to consult with patients regarding their medical problems over the telephone, however, some problems may require a physical examination by the physician to diagnose and treat the problem. We will be able to fill out paperwork for you as well with a limit of three forms per year including FMLA, Short Term Disability, disability plate/placard for the Motor Vehicle Department, etc. This excludes medical narratives. The enrollment fee for ONE YEAR in The Plan is in 3 levels--$300 for a single member; $500 for family of 2 members; and $750 for a family of 4 members. A $75 administration fee per plan will be charged. We offer a Payment Plan to help in these tough times. Three (3) consecutive payments and you are a Member of AMMCP for ONE YEAR. $300 + $75 = $125 per month. $500 + $75 = $192 per month. $750 + 75 = $275 per month. That easy! Within this Plan we are able to manage patients with chronic conditions as well as patients who may rarely need to see a physician. Patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc., might be asked to send in an update form occasionally to keep the physician informed of your current condition(s). This form will include your vitals (blood pressure, weight, etc.), an area to update your family and personal medical history, and a section for you to make notes related to your medical condition(s). The physician may require you to also have your blood tested periodically if you are on certain medications or for some medical conditions, i.e.: thyroid, diabetes, and high cholesterol. This is in accordance with the standards of medical care that all physicians must adhere to. There may be other medical conditions which require frequent monitoring by either the update form and/or lab work. This Plan can be purchased and used in conjunction with your insurance with the exception of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and AHCCCS plans. We do have other services available not included for an addition fee outside of this base price including OMT/Manipulations, weight loss, adult immunizations, and minor skin procedures. If additional visits are needed before the calendar year is up, these will be at the cost of $25 each. We have an imaging facility and a lab who have agreed to provide discounts for our patients without insurance. Those would be billed to you separately. Exclusions of The Plan include chronic pain management, and any psyche diagnosis other than mild depression or anxiety as determined by physician. If you have any additional questions regarding this Plan call AMMCP Administrators Kat (602) 758-2201 or Mariah (623) 2382211. We look forward to helping you.
Arizona RX Card Arizona’s Free Discount Perscription Card Submitted by Snakebite As a resident of Arizona, you and your family have access to a statewide Prescription Assistance Program (PAP). Create and print your FREE discount prescription drug card at www.arizonarxcard.com. This card will provide you with Rx medication savings of up to 75% at more than 56,000 pharmacies across the country including Safeway, Bashas, CVS/pharmacy, Target, Food City, Frys, Kmart, Osco, Walgreens, and many more. You can create as many cards as you need. Print and give cards to your friends and family members. This card is pre-activated and can be used immediately! This site doesnt collect any info about you just first and last name and print your car. On a visit to my parmacy about 4 months ago, my parmacist told me about this when she saw I had no insurance and that my perscription was $50 bucks. So, I went to the website and printed the card and used it on my next visit. My script was $9.46! I about fell over when I thought about how much mark up and other fees are tacked on by stores. It won’t help you on $4 perscriptions but will on all the others. Any savings is worth it. This works whether you have insurance or not. Pay a copay? Let them run the card for the perscription and it could possibly lower the cost of the persciption to lower than the copay...don’t hurt to try.
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My Ex I volun I didn’t though road w M.A.P. Program sent m Submitted By Bobbi Hartman I was v wished Following is an update on the Motorcycle Awareness 16. I di Program (MAP), presented for MMA, at various locations started throughout Arizona. never h who rid We currently have Certified MAP Instructors (CI) in the young following areas: Kingman – Ray Higuera Page – Michelle O'Shaughnessy (training) Phoenix Metro – Tim Carney and Skypilot Casa Grande – Steve Musgrave (training) Tucson – Ron Kool and Robert Guenther Prescott/Prescott Valley – Bobbi Hartmann As you can see, we have quite a range of coverage. However, we are still looking for more volunteers to step forward and take a part in this wonderful program. It is very rewarding to read the student or adult comments on the evaluation forms, and know that you have played a part in making them more aware of motorcycles and how to better share the road with them. We currently have 6 Certified Instructors and 2 in the process of becoming certified. If you have the time, live in one of these areas mentioned and would like to assist any of these instructors, please contact me at bobbij2@earthlink.net or 602-672-3531 and I’ll hook you up with that CI. If you are in an area not listed, but want to become involved, you can opt to become certified yourself or assist me in finding someone who wants to be. What is MAP? MAP is a 45-60 minute presentation, using power point, an 8 minute video, 10 question quiz, a few props, and where possible, an outside demo, to make students and adults alike, aware of motorcycles and how to better share the road with them. When you see these types of comments on evaluation forms from students and teachers alike, then you know you’ve made a difference: “I hope that I never have to say what I learned today. “I didn’t see the motorcycle officer.” That fact will be stuck in my mind when I drive.” “I like how they took their time to come out and teach how motorcycles are very important and even though they are small and don’t take up much room, they should be treated like any other car out there. I learned a lot about motorcycles and how they have to work harder then someone driving a car. So when I drive I will use what I learned from this presentation when I see a motorcycle on the road.” “Presentation taught me more about how important motorcycles are and how vulnerable they are. I learned to give them more respect on the road and how I will treat them in the future. I will be a lot more cautious and keep my eyes open for motorcycles.” I had never been talked to about motorcycles and I never realized how important the information is to me, and the rest of the driving world. “
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“This is always one of my favorite days of the semester – Very well done and the fact it comes from “bikers” I think carries more weight with the kids.”
“I love this presentation.The message is so important and wo of their is presented very well. The kids love having the message come from real motorcycle riders”
On Monday 1/23/12, I had the pleasure of driving up to Page and meeting up with MMA members Michelle O'Shaughnessy and Phil Guilbeault. Michelle was 'offered are out up' to be the MMA MAP Instructor for that area, and I for one am glad she accepted! On 1/24/12 our presentation ank gible at Tse'yaato', went well and we even found time to get all 60 students out for the outside demo. Phil along with Steve Lippert, a 25 year MMA member and member of ey The Americans MC, rode to the schools and provided the mer art Rd outside demo. Our time was cut short at the Page High presentation, but we were able to get most of the material covered, and plan to get another presentation scheduled some time this semester. I’ve included 3 pictures that Phil was kind enough to take.
makes me feel that I am helping keeping my kid safe or somebody’s else’s kid safe and that is a nice feeling. You have a Great program and I am just proud to be apart of it. Sincerely, Michelle O’Shaughnessy
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I’ve personally had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know the instructor for the Prescott Valley A-1 Driving School, who has been kind enough to allow me 45 minutes of each of her driver ed classes. As a result, I’ve been able to schedule 8 MAP presentations from February through July at her school. I’d like to close this article with the following short excerpt that Michelle O. wrote, describing her involvement and experience with MAP in Page.
My Experience with MAP by Michelle: I volunteered to be involved in the program here in Page. I didn’t really know what I was getting involved in, but I thought teaching 16 year olds about how to share the road with motorcycles, would be a very good thing. Bobbi sent me the presentation to look over before the class and I was very impressed with the presentation and I had wished I could have seen something like this when I was s 16. I didn’t know anything about motorcycles when I first ations started to drive and I am just very lucky and happy that I never had to tell a cop “ I didn’t see him”. I have a son who rides now and knowing that I am helping educate the young adults about sharing the road with a motorcyclist
Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (AMSAC) Submitted by Mick Degn A meeting was held February 16th, 2012. The Council is made up of the following: • Dick Studdard-Chairman • Mick Degn-Vice Chairman • Lou Borland • Jeffrey Rice • DeBe Campos All five (5) are Motorcycle riders. Topics discussed at this meeting were the following: • Budget which included the purchase of additional Motorcycle Manuals and Bumper stickers. Discussion was held on looking at spending money on electronic signs on Display trailers, Media and stock items. • The need for Motorcycle Training and support for this. • Education on the proper purchase of Helmets. The Council is not recommending mandate use of helmets but encouraging folks that purchase helmets to look at tips on choosing the correct helmet. • Discussion on Impaired riders and education in this area • Legislative update in relationship to Lane Advancement • Discussion on making sure that we have inventory for May Awareness for Motorcycles • A form was developed for everyone to use when requesting inventory items. The purpose of the form is to track usage and the benefit that comes out of handing out key chains, bumper stickers, pencils and tri-folds. Meeting lasted approximately 2 hours.
Drinking & Riding with your Friends The 3R's stand for Be Responsible, Ride Responsible and Take Responsibility. Too many of us have friends or relatives that have been seriously hurt or fatally injured because they were impaired when they were riding. This program gets us thinking about being responsible when we see others that have had too much to drink and doing what we can to see that they don't ride until the effects have passed. Riding responsible so we are aware of not only of the conditions in which we ride like weather, traffic or road conditions, but being aware of others in the group that could pose safety concerns for us to ride with them. Finally taking responsibly for our actions so that we don't injure or kill someone because of something we cause. This is a totally unique approach to impaired riding, there are no graphs, no statistics, just pictures and video clips to emphasize our point. Please take a stand in your state and educate your riders and friends of those riders there is another approach. Get in touch with Wayne Wierson (wayne@mrfae.org) to purchase the 3R’s CD to present to your state. Deborah Butitta Board of Director Chairman Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education Inc 236 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. # 510 Washington, D.C. 20002 202.546.0983 928.308.1117 c deb@mrfae.org www.mrfae.org
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District Updates Verde Valley Hi Everyone -- can’t believe its February 2012! The New Year has come and brought with it great riding weather for us in the Verde Valley. The January 1st Frosty Balls & Chilly Boobs Run was a success and we certainly had great weather this year. A special thanks to all that participated and assisted in the event. The MMA Verde Valley district is seeing a nice rise in membership growth this last couple of months along with Business memberships. We have four new business members that have signed up in the last three months! Check out the new business spotlights. I would like to thank all of our new members and businesses for supporting the Verde Valley district and our district board members—our Secretary Debi Althouse Payne and DM Doug “8Ball” Keatts for recruiting these business memberships. I foresee a very good year in the Verde Valley. Let’s all pull together and continue the growth. We just finished our January district meeting and it was nice to see both the new and returning faces at the meeting. With the new and returning members, we also have new ideas to help us improve the district in the upcoming months. Our DM and I both appreciate the enthusiasm very much. January 14th brought us together for our State Board meeting in Casa Grande. Lance, Debi and I attended from our district, and then Lance and I were voted in as State Board members. I would like to thank the MMA-AZ Board for this opportunity. It was an honor to meet everyone and to be included in this hard-working group. We’ll be giving a report on what we learned and events happening at the State level during our next District meeting.
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With 2012 off to a great start and the craziness of the holidays behind us, we can start planning ahead to the coming months. Casa Grande District had its Feb meeting and my husband Paul Grover and I took on the opened positions of Membership and Secretary, respectively. This district is down in members (active and not active). It was stated by Tom Corr (MMA Chairman) that the state’s overall membership is down. Discussion about how to bring members in and retain them was a good start to some ideas we will begin to implement. Those in attendance all committed to be “membership” for Casa Grande District (hence the state wins too). It was decided and agreed that the tri-fold membership handout MMA use to have and use will be redeveloped and ready at the next meeting to give to all members of CG. Then we all can give this out to potential members with an invitation to come to our next meeting on March 4th. We also decided to order more MMA business cards. There were a few people who joined and turned in a membership application at the meeting. Welcome and Yah for our district!!!!
Even though the roads are iced and it’s freezing cold here in Page, our MMA chapter has been very active. I would first like to mention the success of our annual Toys 4 Tots drive. We ended up with a total of $3,500 that was spent on eligible kids in Page, Fredonia, Kanab UT, and a large portion of the Navajo Nation. Once again, we teamed up with the local Elks Lodge #2498 to distribute toys and food baskets. MMA members gladly played Santa Claus and his elves distributing the holiday cheer! In a year of significant accomplishments, one of our goals was met. A big ‘Thank You’ to our District Manager Jim "Redneck" Blair--who was working with AMSAF--and the Page Mayor Bill Diak. Because of your efforts, we placed a total of seven "Look Twice for Motorcycle" highway signs throughout Page. The amazing part of this story is Redneck completed the project in two months...and the City paid for the material and manpower to put them up! We had a great turnout on New Years Day for The Americans M/C Annual Frosty Balls & Boobs Run. Looking forward to later in January when Bobbi Hartman will be in Page to train Michelle O'Shaughnessy in the MAP PowerPoint presentation; the next day they’ll present the program to both Tse'Yaato' (Navajo/Dine) and Page High School students. Carol Hoffman, Communications Officer
Please, Verde Valley Members, please try to attend the District meetings. At the State meeting, Debi was awarded the “Thorny Rose” patch for her many over-andabove efforts in helping Verde Valley District grow, and contributing endless volunteer hours for our annual events. When you see Debi, please take the time to congratulate her. This lady has been a true asset to MMA and has unselfishly assisted 8Ball and me with our duties. While the winter months are upon us, our District is busy planning those great spring and summer runs to better serve and support our valley. That reminds me, this is a good time to do some maintenance on your scoot -- I recommend everyone check their bike battery and cables, making sure all connections are clean and tight. Ride Safe Stretch ADM Verde Valley
Phoneix District I would like to thank everyone for their participation in the ‘20th Anniversary Party” that was held on January 7, 2012. What a great turnout! A good time was had by all and many old memories were shared and revisited by the Phoenix District. I personally loved all the stories from the past, and now look forward to making more memories as the Phoenix District moves forward. Our February meeting was held on February 4th at the Maverick Saloon. We had a good turnout and were excited to hear the ideas that were brought up concerning some different runs and events. I am looking forward to working on some of these ideas in the near future. We can always use help in planning and working these events. Thanks to everyone who joined in the ride after the meeting…you know who you are. The after-meeting ride took us to a new place in town called Twin Peaks. It’s just north of Scottsdale on the 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. The clientele and staff were all very polite and a lot of fun. We look forward to visiting there again. During the month of February, I always look forward to two events. One would be the MMA’s Annual Freedom Beach Party at the Roadrunner Saloon in New River on February 18th. The other would be Motorcycle Day at the Dome on February 22. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Hopefully the weather will be as nice as it has been. Our next meeting will be on March 3rd at the Maverick Saloon. The meeting will start at 10am and, as always, we will have a ride after. Even if you don’t ride, you can still join in. The more participation we have the better. See you all at the meeting! Please Be Safe & Keep Your Face In The Wind Duck Burley Phoenix District Manager
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Pet Corner Heartworms, Parasites, Pet & People
Comments and tips writen specifically for our female motorcycle riders and passengers.
Val “Shorty” Bunce Leather District asa Communications & Activities ecided MA at the Lesson 5 – B iker Literacy (continued e all again) tion to Well, I finally got through the sequel to the book God On ecided a Harley. I loved Joyride by Joan Brady. I cannot believe I ew read each of these books at a time in my life when I needed them most. r Joyride finds Christine Moore ten years later, married with two children and a life she is less than satisfied with. She puts on goes through her days like a robot. She’s unhappy with out this her job, her marriage and her life. That’s when Joe steps ekend back in. We all lose our way sometimes and get caught on up in daily life. We forget to appreciate ourselves and our ers to loved ones and this can take quite a toll on us. So much so that one day you wake up hating your life. ion h our With Joe’s help, Christine once again finds herself and 22nd learns to reconnect with her family and herself. She finds ways to take pride in her job as a nurse, ways to enjoy her children and she falls back in love with her husband s for by falling back in love with herself. o Joyride is only 128 pages of easy reading, and it made our me feel good when I closed it for the last time -- just like bite to God On a Harley did. It’s the simplicity that makes me ositive love Joan Brady’s books. I take small pieces of their our tri- wisdom and incorporate them into my life. siness elp us I will leave you with my favorite quote from the book. I always find several that hit home, but this one especially: with “In the rare moments I’d shared my marital woes with other women, the one thing that always came back to me and was some nonsense about being grateful for and companionship at this age. Why do people always say trict. It that? As if good company is all you can ask for in a eting relationship after the age of forty. Well I wanted more. I wanted love and lust and excitement and romance, not rd with this silly thing called companionship…” ng You go, Christine! I highly recommend this book. It will or renew your faith in, well…everything! r the done , beautiful; we have Bike Week coming at the end of March, as well as many other events and opportunities to enjoy this great state.
I was listening to the news as I am typing my report and heard about another motorcycle-involved accident. If I go back in the just the past few weeks, I can recall at least four more accidents involving motorcyclists. As I try to h 57 swallow the fact that another one of our brothers or sisters at our will probably not make it, I wonder how many of my brothers and sisters out there talk about Motorcycle . Awareness to their friends and neighbors who ride in a ch 17 cage. & Grill, As riders, it is our responsibility to educate the public and follow the rules of the road. If you are waiting for the the government to do something about it, you will be waiting a lected long time. We should never feel embarrassed or afraid to of the quote statistics or share experiences of lost loved ones involved in a motorcycle accident. If you aren’t comfortable in your knowledge, then get educated. Come to the meetings, find out what’s going on, and get involved. Spreading the word will make change happen, even if it is only one driver at a time.
Com panion Anim al P arasite Council www.petsandparasites.org Information Submitted by Julie Cissne, Eagle District Heartworms and Your Pet Heartworms are fatal and known to occur throughout Arizona, the United States and Mexico. Although a proven prevention treatment has existed for decades, these deadly parasites continue to kill thousands of dogs and cats because the owners are simply unaware of the dangers. Heartworms are transmitted by feeding mosquitoes & once mature, take residence in the heart & large vessels of the lungs. Certain mosquito-friendly regions are also heartworm-infested. Marshlands, dirty pools, standing water, industrial holding ponds, golf courses and partially-filled arroyos nearly guarantee heartworm problems for local pets. Mosquitoes bite an infected animal, then pass the microscopic worm eggs into the next animal they bite. On and on it goes. Because heartworms live in the bloodstream, lungs & heart, they will kill every untreated animal that gets it. See Your Veterinarian Your veterinarian can stop the vicious cycle and save your pet. The clinic will conduct a simple blood test to determine if your dog has a heartworm infestation. Diagnosis in cats can be more challenging, but a good vet can determine the problem. A year-round and affordable preventive program is recommended by health authorities and is most effective to keep pets free of heartworms. Better safe than sorry. Should I be concerned about heartworms in my pet? Yes. Heartworms can kill or seriously cripple pets, and are especially common in Southern and Southwestern states. Only licensed veterinarians have the proper medications to control heartworm. There are no over-thecounter, alternative or “home” cures for this parasite. Your pet’s wellbeing is up to you. How can one mosquito bite infect my dog? The heartworm larvae deposited by the feeding mosquito eventually migrate to the chamber of the heart or into the vessels of the lungs. Once in the heart, the worms can affect blood flow throughout the body. Heartworms may be up to a foot long and your pet may have anywhere from one to several dozen in their heart and adjacent blood vessels. Proper blood flow can be completely stopped. Heartworm infection can affect many different organs of the dog. While the heart and lungs may suffer most, other organs such as the kidneys and liver may be impacted. A veterinarian may suspect that an animal has been infected if an active animal is fatigued or shows shortness of breath or coughing. There may be no signs at all. However, a simple test conducted by your veterinarian will prove if your dog has heartworms. Can my cat be affected by heartworms? Yes, Feline heartworm disease can differ significantly from its canine counterpart, and may require the use of several diagnostic tests or procedures to confirm a diagnosis. Cats with clinical heartworm disease usually present with respiratory signs such as coughing and/or difficulty breathing, or even intermittent vomiting between meals. Other signs include weight loss and/or diarrhea without accompanying respiratory distress. How do I prevent my pets from getting heartworms? All dogs and cats are at risk, even indoor pets. The good news -- heartworms are preventable. Ask your veterinarian about heartworm prevention. Preventive treatment should begin at 6 to 8 weeks of age in puppies, and can begin in older dogs after tests to determine possible infection. If your dog does have heartworms, your veterinarian can advise you about treatment options. In dogs over 6 months of age, a blood test is required before starting the strong medication. Why should I control parasites for my pet year-round? Isolated cases of human infection have been reported, but heartworm is generally not considered a risk to human health. However, due to the large number of internal & external parasites and the high risk of pet-to-human infection, controlling parasites year-round is the most reliable way to guarantee good health for the entire household. Year-round prevention is the most effective way to control cat and dog parasites and the related diseases they can carry. Tips to protect your family & your pet. Wash your hands with soap and hot water after contact with any animal. Do not allow children to put dirt in their mouths. Pick up dog and cat feces from your yard everyday, especially in areas where both children & animals play. Cover home sandboxes to protect them from animal fecal contamination. Have your pet tested once or twice a year for parasites by a veterinarian. A regular spring and autumn worming schedule gives your pet an edge over needless parasites.
Be smart, ride safe and ride free Donna Woltman District Manager.
For more frequently asked questions & answers, please visit: www.petsandparasites.org or consult with you veterinarian.
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CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION COMPLAINT FORM Name of complainant:____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________ Email:__________________________________ The Law: “Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State …subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person … the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law…” 42 USC § 1983.
Throttle Control: Roll off down the highway Have you spent much time thinking about throttle control? Better yet, have you spent much time actually practicing throttle control on your motorcycle? If you’ve been around motorcycling long enough, you’re probably thinking, “I have it down pat.” Are you sure? Most motorcyclists can roll onto the throttle really well; just ask the general public and they’ll confirm that we’re effective at making tons of noise with our throttle hand. The part of our throttle control we’re concerned about in this article is the roll off. A vast majority of motorcyclists, when they’re coming to a stop or preparing to enter a corner, slam the throttle shut versus slowly, gradually rolling the throttle off. Why does this matter? Slamming the throttle shut upsets the motorcycle’s suspension. Weight transfers forward causing the front suspension to collapse. Too much sudden weight transfer to the front tire reduces the tire’s ability to provide traction for braking, complicates steering, and prevents the suspension from properly soaking up bumps. We greatly reduce our options by sloppily rolling off the throttle. Lucky for us, the fix requires no money, just a little time and your attention. To improve your throttle control, one can easily practice this today in a very low risk manner. In neutral, starting at idle, slowly and precisely roll onto the throttle to rev the engine up to 40% of its rpm range and then slowly roll off back to idle. Can you gradually and precisely control the throttle at all parts of the rpm range? Can you stop the throttle anywhere in the rpm range you choose in a precise manner? Do you have this level of control when you ride? Why not? Simply practicing the slow, gradual, and precise roll on and roll off of your motorcycle’s throttle will make you a better rider. The best part is that we can practice as we roll off down the highway on our next adventure. Have fun . . . ride safe, TEAM Arizona motorcycletraining.com
The wearing of colors by members of motorcycle clubs is a means of identifying Club Members and symbolizes their common interests and beliefs. Prohibiting speech of this nature constitutes an attack on a particular viewpoint. Sammartano v. First Judicial District Court, in and for the County of Carson City, 303 F.3d 959, 971-72 (9th Cir. 2002). In Sammartano, the Carson City courthouse enacted a rule to prohibit admission of those with “clothing, attire or ‘colors’ which have symbols, markings or words indicating an affiliation with street gangs, biker or similar organizations,” because “such clothing or attire can be extremely disruptive and intimidating, especially when members of different groups are in the building at the same time.” 303 F.3d at 964. The Ninth Circuit reasoned that the rule singles out bikers and similar organizations for the message their clothing is presumed to convey, and held that the rule impermissibly discriminates against a particular point of view – the view of biker clubs as opposed to garden clubs and gun clubs. Id. at 971-72. Complaint Information Provide names, address, phone number, organization, business, or any other identifying information of the PERSONS ACTING UNDER COLOR OF LAW to violate your rights. (Example: Officer Dom Foke, Small Town Police Department, badge #0666). ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Describe in detail what the person acting under color of law (the police or their agents such as business proprietors) did and said regarding your wearing colors or being present at the location wearing colors. State date, time, location, names of persons present and what they might be able to testify to. Be prepared to make a truthful, accurate statement under oath. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Documentation of Discrimination ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ DATE: ______________ Business Phone _______________ Complete and mail to: MMA of Arizona PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, Az. 85046-0280
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Tips from the table of the ‘Vittle King’ Deadline for your submissions will be April 10, 2012 Send them to bikerfood@mma-az.org Spring is coming and one of my favorite holidays is also close by...St Patricks Day. Corn beef and cabbage has always been a favorite and with the sales run at the local grocery stores its a good time to stock up. I have a friend named Timmy from Ireland who I asked one year if he would be having corn beef and cabbage and he laughed! “ I have never ate corn beef and cabbage ever in my life let alone on St Paddy’s Day” It truley is an American thing. So I thought I would throw out something different for a great “Irish” change of pace. Nothing is more Irish then Guinness! So here are a few recipes to use some of that Guiness so you don’t have to drink all the leftovers. Erin Go Braugh!.
Irish B eef Stew with Guinness 2 tbsp olive oil 3 bay leaves 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch cubes (with some fat) 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tsp dried thyme, whole 1 tsp dried rosemary 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 cup beef stock 1/2 cup Guinness 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 lb carrots, sliced 5 potatos peeled and cut into peices salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
In the United States, it's customary to wear green on St. Patrick's Day. But in Ireland the color was long considered to be unlucky. Irish folklore holds that green is the favorite color of the Good People (the proper name for faeries). They are likely to steal people, especially children, who wear too much of the color. Today New York's St. Patrick's Day parade is the longest running civilian parade in the world. This year nearly three million spectators are expected to watch the spectacle and some 150,000 participants plan to march. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 34 million United States residents claim Irish ancestry, or nearly ten times the entire population of Ireland today, which stands at 3.9 million. Among U.S. ethnic groups, the number of IrishAmericans in the U.S. is second only to the number of German-Americans. Chicago is famous for dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. The tradition began in 1962, when a pipe fitters union—with the permission of the mayor— poured a hundred pounds (45 kilograms) of green vegetable dye into the river. (On the job, the workers often use colored dyes to track illegal sewage dumping.) Today only 40 pounds (18 kilograms) of dye are used, enough to turn the river green for several hours. The very first St. Patrick's Day parade was not in Ireland. It was in Boston in 1737.
Heat a pot and add the oil and the bay leaves. Cook the bay leaves for a moment and then add the meat. Brown the meat on both sides on high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for a few minutes until it is clear. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour, and stir well until smooth. Add the beef stock and stout; simmer, stirring, until the stew thickens a bit. Add the remaining ingredients and cover.Place the pot in a 275 F oven for about 2 hours, stirring a couple of times. Check for salt and pepper before serving. Or 8 hrs in a crock pot!
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the highest number of leaves found on a clover is 14. One estimate suggests that there are about 10,000 regular three-leaf clovers for every lucky four-leaf clover. Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck.
Irish B rown Soda B read 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup bread flour 1/3 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
On any given day 5.5 million pints of Guinness, the famous Irish stout, are consumed around the world.On St. Patrick's Day, that number more than doubles to 13 million pints, said Beth Davies Ryan, global corporate relations director of Guinness.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, white flour, rolled oats, baking soda and salt. Gently mix in the buttermilk until a soft dough is formed. Knead lightly. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Form into rounded flat loaves. Using a knife mark each loaf with an 'X' and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Guinness Cupcakes (YUM!) For the Cake: 1 cup stout (such as guinness) 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2/3 cup sour cream
MARNIE UHL P.V CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO: DARCY STROUD H.C.D. SECRATARY; DUSTY SALMONS A.L.POST 78 COMMANDER/MMA MEMBER; LISA INISH PRESCOTT DAILY COURIER/TRIBUNE AND THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT, ALL THE MEMBERS OF MY DISTRICT. IT IS WELL TO SEE WHAT COLIN STARTED COME TO FRUITION.
For the Frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 2/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream 4 to 5 tablespoons of milk (more or less as needed) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 24 cupcake cups with liners. Bring 1 cup stout and 1 cup butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sour cream in another large bowl to blend. Add stout-chocolate mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour mixture and beat briefly on slow speed. Using rubber spatula, fold batter until completely combined. Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling them 2/3 to 3/4 of the way. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Rotate the pans front to back once halfway through baking. Cool cupcakes on a rack completely. Makes 20 to 24 cupcakes. Make the frosting: Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and Irish Cream/milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. Makes about 2 cups frosting
District Updates Continued from page 16
HighCountry District It has been a much busier couple of months than expected. With the cooler weather in our district, most riders have been seen out only during the warmest of afternoons, but occasionally, some diehards are seen as early as 7:00 am. The last two district meetings have been surprisingly interesting. Discussions have taken place regarding the goings on at the State level as well as the continuation of
the "Cinder Macdiarmid Sign Program". Yes, after receiving the initial proof from Dusty, we successfully met with Marnie of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. They are more than willing to allow us to place signs at four locations all visible from the two state routes that enter into P.V. Hopefully, by the time this hits print, we will have them erected as well as a ceremonial ribbon cutting to commemorate the occasion along with pics and a copy of the Newspaper article graciously being ran in the Daily Courier/Tribune by the Reporter Lisa Inish. Lisa originally wrote the articles after Colins incident as well as the follow up articles.
Second thing to report is that we have garnered support from Chief Brown of Mayer Fire Department. They continue to support our efforts to educate the public on safety and awareness by running a public service announcement on their electronic billboard located on Highway 69 in Mayer- Thanks Chief Brown. Darcy has also contacted the Humboldt/Mayer Chamber of Commerce and has started the ball rolling on getting our new signs placed on the highway 69 hopefully in as many places. It is our intent to get as many signs up on the highways as possible and hopefully manage to get someone's attention we wouldn't have otherwise. We are looking forward to our next District meeting this weekend. Even with the weather, we have been having phenomenal member turnout compared to years past. I even caught a few people having a good time when they thought I wasn't looking. So all for now, stay safe, keep your eyes open and when you get the chance give a helping hand to someone who needs it. Later Larry
FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND SUPPORT I WOULD LIKE TO THANK- HARVEY SKOOG P.V. MAYOR;
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