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Hearts to Heroes Ride 2016
The 12th annual Hearts to Heroes benefit
ride for Packages From Home took place on
Saturday February 27. Registration was hosted by title sponsor Desert Wind Harley-Davidson, located at 922 S. Country Club Drive, in
Mesa. Your entry fee included breakfast, lunch,
a beautiful ride, and entertainment at the final
destination.
Around 180 riders participated. After signin and breakfast, the self-paced route took them
to Roosters. From there, the ride became a scenic tour, past Saguaro Lake, and down into Cave
Creek. No bar hopping.
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The end stop was the Buffalo Chip. Here, lunch
was served and live music was provided by Skarlett
Fever. The afternoon’s emcee was Jack Schit. He’s
been the emcee for this ride for more than three
years.
The beneficiary of this day is one that provides
such wonderful service for our GIs, Packages From
Home. I’ve said it before & you’ll hear it again, no
doubt…. Bruce recalls getting care packages from
good-hearted people back home, when he was stationed in Viet Nam. This was before anything so organized as PFH existed. It was always very uplifting & heartwarming to anyone who was deployed
to know that there were people at home thinking of
them.
In addition to the traditional Packages From
Home’ programs this community has been supporting over the years, the PFH family has introduced
the ‘Bones From Home’ & ‘Packages For Hope’
programs. PFH assists veterans who are in transition, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless,
via their Packages For Hope program. The ‘Bones
From Home’ program provides
support & care items to the Military
Working Dogs who serve alongside
our GIs. Their ability to detect materials used in IEDs and weapons,
via their keen sense of smell, provides life-saving
support to our
troops and innocent civilians.
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day’s
event
collected a considerable amount of
items for the
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troops and the K9 Units, based upon the
PFH ‘wish lists’ ~ posted on their website,
http://packagesfromhome.org. A few thousand dollars were raised as well. These monies go toward the actual shipping fees to
send these packages off.
Packages From Home posted this message, “Thanks to those of you who supported our ‎#troops by attending the 12th annual
#‎HeartsToHeroes #‎Motorcycle Ride on February 27th. We appreciate your support more
than you know.”
Thanks go to Desert Wind Harley-Davidson & Chuck Franklin Law for being the
title sponsors of this benefit. Addition supporters to thank are Roosters, Skarlett Fever,
Jack Schit, Buffalo Chip, and Discount Bike
Supply. DBS has been a huge supporter of
this ride for 3+ years.
Your next opportunity to support Packages From Home comes up later this month.
Over the weekend of July 22-24, The Cabin
in Overgaard is hosting their annual Biker
Bash, with Packages From Home being this
year’s beneficiary. Free dry camping, games,
a silent auction, vendors, & more. Music by
Thunder Horse Band. FMI: 928-535-6117
Saturday’s Poker Run, organized by
Two Gals, starts at Wild Women Saloon
in Overgaard. $20/sgl, $30/cpl includes
breakfast & lunch. Details are in our calendar. FMI: TwoGals 480-318-6182 or
TwoGalsAmy@hotmail.com
My thanks to Missi & Amy from Two
Gals Events for your help with this article.
Betsy
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When members of the Armed Forces of the United States finish at least one year
of their tour of deployment they need to enroll in the Veterans Administration
(VA) program to obtain any VA Health Benefits they may be entitled to receive. Service members need to enroll PROMPTLY and do it NOW by
following these steps:
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Obtain a copy of your service medical records prior to discharge.
Do not take any shortcuts when separating and do this immediately. Any idea
of hurrying to get home may cost you time and money should you require VA
Healthcare at any time in the future.
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A veteran has two years, after separation, to apply for medical conditions
that are a result of their service in the military. After two years the process becomes more difficult.
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If you require medical assistance from the VA after separation/discharge, bring with you a copy of your medical records, a copy of your DD214, and two forms of picture identification.
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Any injury or illness incurred while serving on active duty as a regular,
reservist, or Federalized member of the National Guard needs to be noted in your
medical records.
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Enroll in the VA IMMEDIATELY. Do Not Procrastinate!! Know
your rights and your responsibilities. If you are not sure, ASK-ASK-ASK-ASKASK!!! Ensure that your transition is smooth. Know what you need to do, and
DO IT!
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Join a veterans service organization - American Legion, DAV, Rolling
Thunder®, VFW, AMVETS, Marine Corps League, Alliance of Marine Corps
Veterans, etc.
IT’S YOUR DUTY TO DO SO!
“WELCOME HOME, CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB
WELL DONE, AND GOOD LUCK”
Michael DePaulo, COM
National Parliamentarian, Rolling Thunder®, Inc.
Plt. Sgt. USMC, RVN
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AACME [Antiques & Classics] 623-849-3049
ABATE of AZ [SMRO]
480-256-9237
ACMC {AZ Confederation of Clubs} 520-426-0069
Alliance of Marine Corps Veterans
480-217-9356
American Cruisers MC of Phoenix
480-307-4309
American Legion Riders:
ALR Post 22, Golden Valley
928 565-4545
ALR Post 26, Mesa
602-320-5777
ALR Post 27, ApacheJunction 602-690-7808
ALR Post 32, Safford
928-322-2580
ALR Post 35, Chandler
480-821-0002
ALR Post 36, Tucson
520-603-1300
ALR Post 39, Gilbert
480-892-7038
ALR Post 40, Chino Valley
928-759-9449
ALR Post 41, Thunderbird, Phoenix 602-403-7401
ALR Post 58, Fountain Hills
602-818-2719
ALR Post 86, Overgaard
928-300-4582
ALR Post 109, Corona de Tucson/Vail 520-731-2000
ALR Post 117, Phoenix
602-358-7370
ALR Post 138, Scottsdale
480-980-4347
AMA [American Motorcyclist Ass’n] 1-800-AMA-JOIN
AMX Motocross Club
602-881-7597
AZ Beemers
480-987-9339
AZ Marine Riders Group
480-217-9356
AZ Sun Chasers MC
602 689-3378
AZ Trail Riders
602-766-1750
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Phoenix 800-371-9755
Bikers For Christ Phoenix
480-570-0315
Blood Bought MC
928-200-4598
Born To Die M/M
928-758-7717
Brotherhood Marine Corps Riders AZ 949-290-1816
Brothers of the Third Wheel
602-999-5479
Christian Motorcyclists Association
623-334-8096
Copper Mountain Riders
928-322-5303
Cutrano AZ Troop Run, Inc. 602-577-9789
Desert Road Riders MC
928-530-8058
Desert Souls {all bikes} 602-367-9522
Desert Thunder MC
602-402-4970
Eagle Riders, Tri-City 480-967-7948
Flying Wheels of Sun Cities [all bikes] 623-546 8521
Gold Wing Touring Association
480-390-7739
GWRRA [Goldwings]
520-885-5709
Gypsy Riders
602-418-9225
H.O.G., East Valley #0024
480-844-0803
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From Military To Civilian – A Seamless Transition
Motorcycling Organizations Contacts
H.O.G., Grand Canyon Chapter
928-774-3896
H.O.G., Mother Road Chapter
888-757-1981
H.O.G., Phoenix Chapter
602-971-3400
H.O.G.. Superstition Chapter #1743 480-346-0626
H.O.G., Thunder Mountain
520-458-9500
H.O.G., Yavapai AZ Chapter 928-632-4009
H.O.G., Tucson Chapter 520-792-0111
Medieval Maidens MC
623-341-2767
Modified Motorcycle Association AZ 520-252-9675
Mountain Motorcycle Association
928-532-7693
MRF -Motorcycle Riders Foundation 1-800-MRF-JOIN
Nomaden MC 520-227-4401
Old Guard Riders
602-885-7155
Old Pueblo Riders
520-419-5865
Patriot Guard Riders AZ 602-999-0632
Purple Heart Riders 602-327-1498
Reason Riders Association
602-377-8519
Revolution Phoenix Motorcycle RC
602-370-3109
Rez Riders IMC  
928-300-7066
Riders of Fire MC
520-266-3624
Road Queens MC
623-628-6361
Rollin’ Knights MC
602-214-2144
Rolling Thunder® Inc.
908-735-4861
Sisters of Scota WMC
928-458-6517
Sho Ryders MC 520-762-6306
Soldiers For Jesus MC
623-203-3681
Southern AZ Harley Riders MC
520-249-9299
Southern Cruisers Riding Club
623-341-9477
Star Touring & Riding Ass’n
800-422-1041
STAR of Phoenix, Chapter 113
602-790-5090
Stoned Sober MC
520-336-0150
Sun Riders MC
520-975-2907
Tinners MC
480-733-2777
Trike Riders Int’l, Mid-AZ 480-641-3067
True Passion Phoenix SC 510-872-0039
Tucson Peacemakers
520-574-2909
Venom Riding Club
[after 4:30p] 602-930-2665
Vulcan Riders, Phoenix
602-696-8064
Warrior Brotherhood VMC
602-317-5400
Weasels, Black Mtn Chapter, AZ
602-320-1728
Wings of Phoenix [all bikes]
623-931-3942
Women in the Wind, Desert Diamonds 480-241-3358
Women on Wheels/Desert Zephyrs Phx 623-385-2097
To have your organization listed, forward the name, phone # and website {if available} to us @
Editor@AZRiderSouthwest.com or P O Box 7375; Mesa, AZ 85216-7375 or call 480-921-0244.
Visit www.AZRiderSouthwest.com for web links to these and other organizations
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MPP ~ Victory For Kansas City Motorcyclists
Rockfest Lifts “No Colors” Ban
Published on May 25th, 2016
by David “Double D” Devereaux
Reprinted with permission from
Motorcycle Profiling Project
http://www.motorcycleprofilingproject.com
Promoters of Rockfest, held in Kansas City
Saturday, May 14th, originally posted an announcement online that no motorcycle club colors would be
allowed into the event. The Kansas Confederation
of Clubs, National Council of Clubs, and concerned
motorcyclists in Kansas immediately responded
with a mobilized effort to change this discriminatory
policy. Within 24 hours of the announcement being
posted, it was reported to the MPP that a member
of the Kansas Motorcycle Club community talked
directly to the promoters and made “convincing arguments” ultimately resulting in an agreement to lift
the “no colors” ban.
Following the announcement of a motorcycle
club colors ban at Rockfest, the KCOC Spokesperson informed the MPP that he had sent an email to
Bob Edwards, Program Director of 98.9 The Rock,
the promoter of Rockfest.
Mr. Edwards:
It was with some surprise that we in the Motorcycle Club community learned that Rockfest is imposing a ban on members of Motorcycle Clubs wearing
their colors to your event. To our knowledge, this is
the first time such a ban has been publicized; several
members have stated that they observed colors from
several area clubs at last year’s Rockfest. As far as
we know, there were no incidents reported and no
“tension” was evident as a result.
Your website states that Rockfest is a “colors neutral” show. It further expresses The Rock’s “utmost
respect for our local clubs” yet asks that we “leave
the colors at home”. Being a “colors neutral” show
is one thing, however, you cannot both have “utmost
respect” for Motorcycle Clubs and simultaneously
impose a colors ban. This ban is tantamount to profiling motorcycle club members based on how they
look and prevents them from exercising their rights
of free association and expression guaranteed under
the First Amendment to the US Constitution. It is
also a direct insult to Motorcycle Club members and
shows the utmost disrespect to the entire Motorcycle
Club community.
Please remember that this ban affects a significant
portion of your listeners, customers of your various
sponsors and fans of many of the bands scheduled to
perform at Rockfest.
The Kansas Confederation of Clubs and the National Council of Clubs condemns in the strongest
terms this outrageous ban on Motorcycle Clubs
wearing their colors to Rockfest. News of this ban
and our reaction to it is being disseminated by the
most expeditious means possible to every Motorcycle Club in this region. We strongly encourage you
to reconsider this ban and allow Motorcycle Club
members to attend in whatever attire they deem appropriate in their individual judgement.
Sincerely,
Brian Cohoon
Spokesperson
Kansas Confederation of Clubs
Region II, National Council of Clubs
The KCOC also sent the text of the letter to Worth
Harley Davidson, one of the sponsors of the event.
The KCOC was also in near immediate communication with COC representatives in Missouri and to
every club that participates in the Kansas COC. The
KCOC also had plans to send the text of the letter to
every band that is scheduled to perform at Rockfest.
AZ Rider
Finally, the KCOC posted text of the letter on the
News portion of www.kscoc.net.
In addition, the Chair of the Missouri COC also
emailed Edwards multiple times during the day following the KCOC’s initial contact.
Later that same day the KCOC Spokesperson
told the MPP, “I learned a couple of hours ago that
they’ve lifted the colors ban. Apparently, from what
I’m told, a member of one of the clubs in the area
called the promoter and made a ‘compelling argument’ for lifting the ban.”
Reports from the KCOC confirm that Rockfest
lifted the ban during the event. Motorcycle club
members in their colors were visible throughout the
event. Importantly, there were absolutely zero problems or incidents.
The rapid mobilization of the motorcycle club
community in Kansas in response to a blatantly
discriminatory policy based on nothing more than
stereotype is further testament to the power of
grassroots movements to effect immediate change
utilizing the democratic process. “At the very least,
the recipients have a much better idea, I’m sure,
of how such a ban goes over as well as a taste for
how quickly and forcefully we can react”, says the
KCOC.
About the Author
David “Double D” Devereaux is the Spokesperson for the Washington State Council of Clubs,
Founder of the Motorcycle Profiling Project, and
works with motorcyclists at the national level.
Motorcycle Clubs
Are NOT
Street Gangs
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Editors Column ...
P O Box 7375, Mesa, AZ 85216-7375
Phone 480-921-0244
Hello AriZona Riders!
Owner / Publisher: Newkirk Inc. Editors: Bruce & Betsy Newkirk
Please welcome our newest Advertiser,
Independent Motorcycles of Chandler, AZ,
owned by Bob Beyer. This shop offers full
motorcycle service, extended warranty work,
collision repair, & more. See more information & contact details on page 5.
July 2016  Volume 18, Issue 7  201st edition
Editor@AZRiderSouthwest.com  www.AZRiderSouthwest.com
This Month’s Contributors:
Advertising: Bruce & Betsy
CC Ransom
Double D ~ MPP
Lisa Cyr
Londi Ford
Two Gals ~ Amy & Missi
Layout: Meltdown & Fallout
On the cover is a fellow rider I caught a photo of as Bruce was piloting us
home from our visit to the Wild in the Weeds event. The lake is just visible in
the mid-ground. What a pretty area for riding!
Distribution: statewide
Complaint Department:
Meltdown
This just in …. Adam Sandoval, of #ScootinAmerica ~ known to many
as he & his pup Scooter have been traversing the USA on the ‘World’s Longest Charity Ride’, was in a wreck on the morning of July 2 while on the way
to his first stop of the day. He is stable, being cared for at UPMC Presbyterian
Hospital in Pittsburgh. No news yet on the extent of his injuries, but he’s
scheduled for surgery the morning of July 3. Scooter is fine. The bike’s condition is tbd ~ to be determined. They’ve been on the road 19 months, traveled
coast to coast six times, put on more than 65,000 miles, and have only 2 states
left to complete their goal of visiting every H-D dealership in the Continental
US. Now, some woman in oncoming traffic crosses the center line and hits
them. You can find updates at https://www.facebook.com/ScootinAmerica/
We wish Adam the very best for his complete recovery. Best wishes to
Scooter as well, as he waits for his best friend to be up & about again.
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~ Norman Vincent Peale
Advertiser Index
ABATE of Arizona
7
Geico Insurance
10
AZ Biker Leathers
4
HogWear | Purple Slice
14
Cabin Bar & Grill
10
Independent Motorcycles
5
Chandler Custom Cycles
6
Law Tigers
20
Marc J. Victor P.C. Attorney at Law
3
Choice Hotels
2, 18
CPA - RK Silva PLLC
19
Motorcycle Riders Fndn A&E
10
Dentist - Dr. Steve Vital
12
Sacred Grounds Horse Rescue
10
Desert Wind H-D
1
San Tan Ford
11
Evil Twin Custom Cycles
12
Weddings For Rebels
19
Whether it’s near or far, we wish you each good travels this month.
Until next time,
Ride safely, choose wisely, & Keep Your Butts On Your Putts!
Bruce & Betsy
Reader Index
Hearts To Heroes 2016 pg 4
Organization Contacts
pg 5
Seamless Transition ~ Vets PSA
pg 5
MPP_Victory For KC Motorcyclists pgs 6
Arizona Bike Week pg 8-9
Riding For Kids with HOG93
pg 12
Wild in the Weeds w/ HC ABATE pg 13
Community News
pg 14
Beat the Heat @ DWHD
pg 14
Calendarpg 15
DYK? Veterans, Addiction, Suicide pg 16
Law Tigers Arizona Mile
pg 17
Spaghetti Feed w/ EV ABATE pg 19
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If you are a motorcyclist, then ABATE needs you to help
protect the Freedom of the Road and reduce motorcycle
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Arizona Bike Week Celebrates 20 Years
AZ Rider
April 6-10, 2016 … Mother Nature delivered a
mixed bag of sunny & overcast days for riders to
partake in this year’s AZ Bike Week activities.....
The occasional threat of showers didn’t deter riders
from putting on some miles, with numerous organized rides taking place. Evenings were centered
around the RockYard at WestWorld in Scottsdale;
with concerts by Blackberry Smoke, Joan Jett &
the Blackhearts, Warrant, Blues Traveler, Reverend
Horton Heat, Social Distortion, Ratt, and Buckcherry.
Additional performances took place throughout
the venue. Music, precision rider exhibitions, flat
track racing, vendors, and more, made for plenty of
stuff to stay busy.
My thanks to Lisa Cyr, of AZ Bike Week, for
her help with this report.
The 20th Anniversary gathering included familiar rides, such as…
T-Bar Trail Ride: This was the eleventh annual
T-Bar Ride. It was held on Thursday April 7th. Lisa
remarked, “It has been one of our most popular for
years. Many of the riders that attend have been going on this ride for several years and look forward
to it as one of their annual Arizona Bike Week traditions.” 777 riders departed WestWorld on a self-
paced tour which included stops at Christie’s Cabaret
Phoenix, Christie’s Cabaret Tempe, and Cheetah’s
Gentlemen’s Club. “There were two different route
maps in order to disperse the riders, so they didn’t all
descend on the clubs at the same time.”
This year’s run collected $12,649 to benefit
breast cancer charities. Lisa explained that the monies are being distributed via AZ Bike Week Charities, “We have utilized the funds from this ride to
donate to a number of breast cancer charities over
the years. Last year was Susan G Komen. The year
before was Virginia Piper Foundation, and so on.
There are so many amazing charities and we are still
doing research to select this year’s recipient.”
Thanks go out to Hot Leathers for discounted
t-shirts, M Catering for discounted breakfast, and
Arizona Bike Week Charities Group for handling
ride registration and prize drawings.
Hamster Run: The 6th Annual Hamsters Charity
“Dry Heat” Run presented by Paul Yaffe’s Bagger
Nation took place on Friday April 8. The beneficiary
was The Lifescape Children’s Care Hospital, the primary charity of the Hamsters organization. $7,500
was donated to the cause.
462 riders gathered at Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation in Phoenix. The self-paced ride departed from
there & headed to the Roadrunner in New River for
lunch. The ride’s final destination was WestWorld,
in time for the evening’s concerts by Rev Horton
Heat & Social Distortion.
Thanks go out to Bagger Nation and the Roadrunner Bar and Grill, as well as the Arizona Bike
Week Charities Group who organized registration.
Hand in Hand Ride: The Hand in Hand Ride,
sponsored Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, was held
April 9th. It is a benefit for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This is the third year for this ride. According to
Lisa, in that time, it has really grown in attendance.
She noted, “It’s such a remarkable facility and a
cause that is relatable for so many of our attendees.”
They registered 957 riders. It is a self-paced ride,
directly from Phoenix Children’s Hospital to WestWorld. Law enforcement held traffic leaving from
PCH to the freeway, but once riders were on the
freeway they were on their own.
This fundraiser collected $15,249 for PCH.
The first thing we noticed upon arrival at WestWorld… ~ Old habits die hard... I still call this
weekend CycleFest {:o) was a complete change to
the venue’s layout. Everything was set up on the upper level… The lower, grassy level was dedicated to
camping. Lisa shared that, “One of the reasons we
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3 photos: above, left ,
& below left
by Tracy Cain
photo from ABW via FB
photo by Tracy Cain
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revised our site plan was to allow for the ever-increasing demand for more campsites. We had a total
of 512 RVs and 125 tents.”
There were about 200 vendors; with more of the
big trucks than in years past.
Exhibition riders: The HDOS Drill Team
demonstrated precision riding. This is a group of
12 riders interacting in close quarters, each on fullsized dressers. The Busted Knuckles Stunt Show
never fails to impress. TEAM AZ was demonstrating rider safety techniques such as hazard avoidance
& slow-speed maneuvering. The talented {crazy?}
riders of FMX Freestyle Motocross performed flips
& aerials.
New this year … We spent some time in the
HellRacers Dome, watching the flat track racers.
This was part of the IV League Flat Track Racing
Series. Racers were accumulating points toward the
racing season. The law office of Chuck Franklin
{a life-long motocross rider} sponsored this 3-day
event. There’s nothing like the distinctive sound of
those 2-stroke motors. 23 classes were offered, allowing for beginners to experts to take their turns
on the track. I must agree with Lisa’s comment that,
“The ‘Brakeless’ class must be the most insane.” The
‘Run What Ya Brung’ division allowed spectators
the opportunity to get out there on the track as well.
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Lisa relayed, “This is definitely a sport anyone can
enjoy watching, even with no previous knowledge.
The races are quick and there is no lag between the
action. We felt that this was a fantastic addition…
and plan on bringing it back next year.”
The races were VERY cool to watch, but there
was a drawback. An indoor venue such as this made
for a nice place to sit out of the sun for a while to
enjoy the races. And the layout of the seating provided excellent viewing of the track…. BUT … the
air circulation system was hard-pressed to keep up
with the exhaust fumes. As more races commenced,
it was necessary to step outside from time-to-time
for fresh air.
We learned that, overall, ABW attendance maintained pace with last year. Saturday was, as usual,
the busiest day. They’ve yet to break the 100k mark,
but Lisa mentioned that they are “sneaking up on it”.
Weather played its part as always. Sunday’s rain kept
many away.
Our candidate for ‘furthest traveled’ was a gal
we spoke with from Japan. She was here visiting her
boyfriend & they attended the rally. We observed license plates from CA, WI, & Canada.
I asked Lisa if they attempt to determine this
traveler distinction. She emphasized that ABW ticket purchases are handled through a secure website.
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They store no such information. The need for credit card security being what it is, that is very understandable! She did add that ABW does track zip
codes. Based upon that, she said that 56% of online
tickets were purchased from out of state zip codes.
Social media feedback indicated that they had visitors from many European countries.
Asked about thank-yous for us to pass along,
Lisa replied, “Of course Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale … Being our presenting sponsor is an integral
part of our event. But every sponsor, supplier, vendor, and attendee helps to make this rally possible.”
In closing, she added, “We made a lot of changes
to Arizona Bike Week this year. We completely
revised our site plan and added the Legends Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Auction and Flat Track
Racing. Despite the weather challenges we had all
were well received and we had rave reviews from
our attendees. We look forward to tweaking all these
new elements next year as Arizona Bike Week turns
21!”
The 2017 dates have been announced. Mark your
calendars for April 5-9. Keep up with Arizona Bike
Week news via their website www.azbikeweek.com
and on Facebook.
‘til then, ride safe….
Betsy & Bruce
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The 16th annual Wednesday Riding for
Kids took place on April 6, 2016. This event,
organized by HOG93 of Buddy Stubbs AZ
Harley-Davidson, benefits Camp Courage
Children’s Burn Camp of Prescott, AZ. My
thanks to Londi Ford, Director Phoenix HOG
93 & Director HOG 93 Charities, for her help
with this story.
280 riders participated in this 240-mile
self-paced run. After a b’fast of breakfast burritos provided by CC’s Mesquite Bar & Grill
+ coffee & donuts donated by Dunkin Donuts,
the route departed from Buddy Stubbs AZH-D Phoenix and traveled through Strawberry & Pine. The lunch stop was at Mackey’s in
Payson; The final destination was the Roadhouse in Cave Creek.
Riders could collect raffle tickets at each
stop. In addition to a 50/50, raffle prizes included a $400 service certificate from Buddy
Stubbs, and gift certificates from Tilted Kilt &
Hooters.
Londi sent along thanks from HOG93 ….
“HOG93 would like to thank Buddy Stubbs,
Law Tigers, Charles Schwabb Foundation,
Hot Leathers, Allstate, R/S Service, Michaels
Services, and Iron Medical Systems for their
support of this event. Special thanks to all the
riders. Many have done this ride every year.
They make it successful.” She also shared that,
“We will donate $20,000 to the Burn Camp on
June 6th. Wind & Fire MC is hosting the ride
that day. We will to ride to the burn camp &
hang out with the kids for the day.”
Mark your calendars. The17th Annual
Wednesday Riding for Kids will take place on
April 5th, 2017.
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ABATE of AZ’s High Country Chapter hosted
their 12th Annual Wild in the Weeds event from
May 6-8, 2016 at Punkin Center Bar & Grill. That’s
located near Roosevelt Lake, at Mile Post 262 on
State Route 188 in Tonto Basin, AZ.
Having only time to make it a day ride, we
planned to roll up there on Saturday. We’d been
watching the weather reports all week to see how it
would go. Reports were for rain all weekend. Fortunately, they were wrong. Rain overnight on Friday
washed the sky clear of dirt and chemtrails. The desert was fresh’d up from its dusty veil. It was a beautiful ride; including a treat of striking colors, with a
chill to the air that was offset by the warmth of the
sun. Saguaros, congregated alongside the road with
their upstretched arms, appeared to wave greetings
to passersby. Crosswinds could make things a bit
squirrelly from time, but no troubles.
We arrived at Punkin Center just in time for the
games to start. They included the Tire Toss, Helmet Toss, Road Kill, & Joust. Their twist on “Honey I’m Home” used a bicycle as the getaway ride.
This opened the game up to more players. The Old
Bastards MC brothers paired up their prospects
to compete in Pole in the Hole. They have a great
sense of humor. Plank Walk was won by the women
of the OBMC. The names of all the winners were
unavailable at the time of this writing, but we were
able to learn that the Old Bastards MC won 8 of
the 12 games. Leather Lady Joy created the custom
trophies ... Beautiful handcrafted riding whips.
Seven vendors were set up. There was jewelry from Coyote Rose and by NaNa. MMA-AZ had
tickets for a gun raffle fundraiser at their booth. You
could buy knives [and get them sharpened]. There
was some creative metal sculpture & wall art on
display. Wolfskin Tattoo’s mobile studio was in the
parking lot. Happy birthday to Nathan Riddle, celebrating #26 with some new ink by artist Jubel Dean.
DJ music spinner & game emcee was ‘Mr. Music’ Royce Kincanon. We learned that this was his
first biker event. He had a great time. Royce also
partnered with MotorcycleSafari.com to sponsor the
‘Remember When’ photo booth, which offered attendees a clever memento of the day.
Motorcyclesafari.com also co-sponsored a taxi
service with Absolute Limousine of Payson. Want to
party after dark? Bikers in the high country know
that wildlife can cut a good time short in an instant.
Those going back & forth to their rooms in Payson
& Star Valley could stay after dusk with no worries
of getting t-boned on a late-night ride.
For those who were there at night, entertainment
was provided by the Plum Krazy Band on Friday
night and Band Rx (formerly Band X) on Saturday.
We learned from Event Coordinator CC that
attendance was about 200; similar to last year but
greater than years past. They prepared for more people, but heard afterward that the threat of rain kept
them away. We got a photo of Joy Opie, who has attended EVERY Wild in the Weeds. She was wearing
the tee from the very first event. Cool ☺ According
to CC, the majority of people stayed over. She commented, “The motel had been completely booked
well before year end 2015! Those who stayed were
in the motel, RVs, or tents. There was also a goodsized contingent of folks who came and went on a
daily basis.” Organizations coming out in support
included Loners MC, MMA-AZ, and Old Bastards
MC.
CC explained, “This is ABATE-AZ High Country Chapter’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds from this
event allow The Chapter to do the things it does in
and for the community for the remainder of the year.
[Their community includes Strawberry to Tonto Ba-
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sin]. These activities include sponsoring a Safety
Awareness booth Memorial weekend, partnering
w/ MMA to deliver complete Thanksgiving dinners
to 21 families, as well as working with the Moose
Lodge and MMA to bring Christmas to children who
wouldn’t otherwise have one. Last year we were
able to provide Christmas for a record 120 children,
as well as lunch for them and their families!”
She shared, “As a first-time coordinator for this
event, I owe thanks to everyone who helped make
this event the success it was: Chapter folks who
helped plan it, assembled registration bags for attendees, and took turns at Registration, selling raffle tickets and merchandise; sponsors who donated
monies and time; our trophy maker, Leather Lady
Joy (she completely outdid herself this year!); our
DJ and photo booth! One of our sponsors, Motorcycle Safari, went out of its way to provide limo
rides to day trip folks so they could all travel safely
back and forth by partnering with a local taxi company. Punkin Center is a great venue for this event:
good food, liquor drinks (or not) as needed, room for
both bike and people games and the best people you
could hope to work with to pull off something like
this. It couldn’t have been done without all of you.
Thank you.”
CC’s already looking forward to 2017! But before that, the High Country Chapter has a couple of
other gatherings coming up this year… Oct 15 is a
Chili Cookoff at the Spur Bar & the Barbie Hensler
Memorial Toy Run on Dec 10. Details are in our calendar.
The feel of this event is similar to a miniature
‘Too Broke’; good people in a casual relaxed setting
having fun. It was a great way to spend the day & we
were very happy to be there.
Betsy & Bruce
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Happy Birthday in July to…..
John ‘Pharoah’ Angell, Jim J Baginski, Max Power,
Faith L Shupa, Patty Schneider, Victor Grady II,
Bags, Shawn ‘RamRod’ Gray, Patrick Flannery,
Dawn Maharaj, David Lefland, Tim Kenchiova, Gypsy,
Gina Dittmar, Pat Rohn, Diane Lind, Kelly Hemphill,
GhettoGasman~SRMC, Rocker Chick, Michael Dawkins,
Kathi Ricca, John RezRider, Janice Hamilton, Sarah Cupp,
Denise Gibbons-Castorena, JBoy HFFH, Barry Groom,
Barry Caraway, Cowboy~SAHR MC, Karen M G Bailey,
Ashley Romao, Lion John Monize, A K Fourty Seven,
Deb Brunko Ferrucci, Ronda Allaway, Shelley Parrish,
Susie Grimmer-Potter, Ro Franciamone,
And my bestest friend in the whole wide world ~ Bruce ♥
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Happy Anniversary in July to…..
Ray & Deb Croghan ~
Desert Wind Harley-Davidson
Marc & Traci Victor ~ Marc Victor Law
Jim & Joni Baginski
Montana & Delayne ~ SAHR MC
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5-31-16 … Fatal Motorcycle Collision ~ 5800 Block of E
Broadway Blvd, from Tucson PD Public Information Office
… On May 31, 2016, around 7:30 p.m., officers from Operations Division East and members from the Tucson Fire Department responded to a serious injury collision involving a
motorcycle and a vehicle in the 5800 block of East Broadway
Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male motorcycle rider with serious injuries. Paramedics immediately
transported the male to Banner University Medical Center
with life-threatening injuries. Two adults in the other vehicle
did not sustain injuries.
Detectives from the Tucson Police Department Traffic
Investigations Unit responded to the scene to continue the
investigation. They collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. They were able to determine the driver of a 1994
Buick Century was eastbound on Broadway Blvd. in the left
turn cut out of the raised median. The driver began to make
a left turn into a parking lot on the north side of the road
when he was struck by a motorcycle rider on a 1997 Harley
Davidson that was westbound on Broadway. Witnesses advised the rider of the motorcycle had been traveling at a high
rate of speed and weaving through lanes of traffic prior to the
collision with the Buick. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet. Detectives are continuing the investigation, but
believe the motorcycle rider’s speed and alcohol impairment
were contributing factors in the collision. No citations have
been issued at this time.
In the early evening on June 1, 2016, the male motorcycle rider succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. He has been identified as 37-year-old
Robert Adair. Next of kin have been notified.
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6-12-16 … Too Broke For Sturgis …. The morning-after update. For those who saw/heard the ambulances roll in during
weekend.
An out of state club member went dirt biking [on a dirt
bike] on a trail. He was in full gear … full helmet, spine support, and motocross boots. He crashed and fractured his ankle.
A young gal over-indulged on alcohol Saturday night
and there was concern for her well-being. An ambulance
took her into town for observation but by Sunday morning
she was back in camp doing fine and cooking breakfast for
family. Good news there.
A camper who chose to make a pre-dawn departure on
Sunday learned that Elk own the roads when it’s dark outside. Her truck t-boned an elk; totaling the truck and sending
her to the hospital. Not a lot of details available, but the bottom line is, thankfully she survived the encounter.
Our Too Broke For Sturgis story will be in the September
issue.
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6-15-16 … Fatal Motorcycle Collision ~ W Speedway Blvd
& N Main Ave, from Tucson PD Public Information Office …
On June 15, 2016 at 6:18 a.m., officers from Operations Division West responded to the intersection of West Speedway
Boulevard and North Main Avenue for a report of a collision
involving a motorcycle. Tucson Fire was on scene and transported the motorcyclist to Banner University Medical Center.
Shortly after arrival at the hospital, the victim passed away
from his injuries.
Tucson Police Traffic Detectives responded to the scene
to continue the investigation. They were able to determine
that the motorcyclist was westbound on West Speedway,
AZ Rider
driving a 2015 Can-Am Spyder. As the motorcycle entered
the intersection of North Main Avenue on a green light, it was
struck by a 2013 Ford Transit van that was making a left turn
from eastbound Speedway. The rider, who was wearing a
helmet at the time of the collision, was thrown from the motorcycle.
Speed does not appear to be a factor in the collision and
there were no signs of impairment from the driver of the van.
No citations have been issued at this time. Detectives are
continuing the investigation.
The motorcyclist has been identified as 23-year-old Rodrigo A. Ortega Saldate. Next of kin has been notified.
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6-22-16 … IMO … Jim Clark
Posted by Jim Butsback - President ABATE of Arizona, Coordinator Southern Arizona Chapter to the ABATE forum …
“Brothers and Sisters, I have just been informed that one of
our long time members Jim “Maverick” Clark has passed
away. Jim was undergoing a routine medical procedure and
went into cardiac arrest and could not be saved. Our sincere
condolences go out to his family.
Many of you knew Maverick both here in Tucson where
he was a long time member and officer of the Southern Arizona Chapter and after he moved up to the valley in Phoenix.
Jim worked on the ABATE Riders Advantage program as well
as many other programs for ABATE.
Jim was born Sept 5th, 1962 & passed June 22nd, 2016.
His son Andrew has informed me that there will be a
gathering next Wednesday June 29th, at the HEK-Yeah BBQ
restaurant, which was one of Jim’s favorites, at 1PM. It is
located at 15044 N Cave Creek Road #6, Phoenix, AZ. They
are inviting all who knew Jim to attend. He would also like to
organize a memorial ride sometime in the near future. I will
send out updated information when I get it.
Ride Free my Brother!!”
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someone kudos for a promotion, announce an engagement,
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‘Beat the Heat’ Season Opener
On Saturday April 23, Desert Wind Harley-Davidson, located
at 922 S. Country Club Dr, Mesa hosted a ‘Beat the Heat’ Season
Opener from 11a-5pm. The beneficiary of the day was EV HOG
Charities.
Members of the East Valley HOG Chapter were in the Cook
Shack fixing lunch. Harley [yes, that’s his name] provided the
music. He’s a solo act and did a really good job. Additional entertainment, by the all-female roller derby exhibition, was a huge
hit.
While the festivities were going on outside, numerous bikes
were being sold inside. Congratulations to each of you on your
new rides!
It’s estimated that more than 200 people came out for lunch,
entertainment, shopping the dealership, and watching the derby
dames do their thing.
The next Desert Wind H-D gathering will be the monthly Party on the Patio, Saturday July 9 ~ from 11:30a-2:30pm. Music
will be by the Jam Brewers. EV HOG will once again be serving
lunch.
The following Saturday, July 16, United Food Bank will be in
the Cookshack from 11:30a-2:30pm, serving up some great food
while raising awareness and funds for our community. Indoors, in
the Man Cave, there’ll be Root Beer Floats served at the bar.
Watch the Desert Wind Harley-Davidson website calendar &
Facebook pages to keep up with activities taking place at the dealership.
Betsy
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Every Saturday: Viet Nam Vets/Legacy Vets MC Open House
starts 7pm at Clubhouse at 4030 W 27th Ave Phoenix, at Indian
School.
Every Saturday: Rollin Knights’ Steak Night at the Castle, 1134
W Grant Ave Phoenix. 8pm-? Dinner = $10/pp. Meal is steak,
chicken, or fish, depending on the week. Music, drinks, FUN!
Not hungry? No cover. FMI: www.rollinknightsmc.com
Every OTHER Monday ~ [updated 2-29-16]: Sho Ryders MC
Phx Bike Night from 7p-?? at the Razor Room 3744 W. Roanoke, Phoenix. Open to all riders. FMI: Octane ~ octane@
shoryders.com
Every Wednesday: Hooligans MC Bike Night at the Hooligan’s
Club House, 2663 W. Lone Cactus Phx, AZ. 6pm ‘til? Camaraderie, snacks, beverages, & fun! FMI: 623-434-9000
Every Wednesday: Bike Night at Brat Haus [3600 N. Scottsdale
Rd, Scottsdale] 6-10pm. FMI: Brathausaz.com
2nd Wednesday: ABATE-AZ Yavapai Chapter meeting ~
6pm at Addictions Bar & Grill 1590 Swenson St, Prescott.
FMI: 928-237-9029, ycabateaz@gmail.com
2nd Thursdays: Nomaden MC Bike Night 6p-? @ Nomaden MC
Clubhouse 137 N Huachuca Blvd, Huachuca City, next to WW
Pizza. Open to the public. Plz bring non-perishable food item
for the Community Food Bank. FMI: on FB @ /nomaden.mc |
nomadenmc@cox.net
Every Friday: ALMA MC Open House- All Chapters. 7pm at the
Club House, 1446 N. 27th Ave, Phx, AZ 85009. Great Food,
Great Music & a Great Time! FMI: Chapo soy.chapo@gmail.
com
Every Friday: Hawg Ridin’ Fools MC Open House at Clubhouse. Take I-10 East, Exit 297, 5 miles West of Benson. Go
left at stop sign, over I-10, right on 1st road next to the interstate - N. Cherokee Trail. Go ≈ 2 miles & the road makes a 90°
turn left. Pass the Mescal B&G. (NOT the Clubhouse!) Continue
down N. Cherokee Trl another ≈ 2 miles & it turns 90° to the left.
Clubhouse is on the left.
7/3-23 Sisters Centennial Ride to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of Adeline and Augusta Van Buren’s historic ride
across the United States from New York to San Francisco. FMI:
http://sistersmotorcycleride.com
7/9 Party on the Patio at Desert Wind Harley-Davidson 922
S. Country Club Dr, Mesa from 11:30a-2:30pm. EV HOG is
hosting the cook shack. Music by the Jam Brewers. FMI:
480-894-0404, http://www.desertwindhd.com/
7/9 {Sat} Old Pueblo Summer Bash at the ALMA MC Old
Pueblo Clubhouse 620 E 19th St, Tucson starts at 6pm. $10/
sgl, $15/Couples. FMI: n/a
7/9 Infidels MC Open House. FMI: Guero (Bob) 623-332-2764
or email: Guero @ oi-mc.com for club house address. {
7/9 Gatekeeper Charities 2nd Annual Casino Night @ H-D of
Scottsdale, 15656 N Hayden Rd; from 7-11pm. $45/pp includes
food, drink tickets, & voucher to play casino games. Benefits the
Nick Lowery Youth Foundation. FMI: http://twogalsevents.com,
602-568-5313
7/10{Sun} Swap Meet at Medusa Cycles, 8831 E Main,
Mesa 85207. Vendor set up 6am, open 7a-noon. Free vendor set up, free admission. Sponsored by Law Tigers. FMI:
480-330-1266, www.MedusaCycles.com
7/10 23rd annual Cycle Splash at Riley’s Irish Tavern [5150
N La Cholla Blvd] in Tucson. From noon-6pm, $15/pp. Portion
of the proceeds benefits fallen brother Tennessee’s wife & children. Bike show, tat contest, & more. FMI: Dago 520-576-7589,
stonedsobermc@gmail.com
7/15-16 {Fr-Sat} Run With The Wolf Bike Rally. Raffles, poker
run, bike games. FMI: Wild Bill wildbill4mma@gmail.com
7/16{Sat} Nomaden MC Black and Gold Support Party starts
at 3pm at Buddy’s Bar in Huachuca City. After party starts at
8pm at the Nomaden MC Clubhouse in Huachuca City. $10/sgl,
$15/cpl. Food, Music and Great times. FMI: Rocky nomadenmc@cox.net
7/16-17 {Sat/Sun} Accident Scene Management Classes at
Grand Canyon H-D Mayer [10434 AZ-69]. Basic on Saturday,
Advanced on Sunday. ‘More than just First Aid!’ Instructor Teresa ‘Trauma Mama’ McClelland MSN, RN. Use discount code
LOGAN & save $25. FMI/reg: www.accidentscene.org
7/22-23 {Fri-Sat} The Nation of Patriots Tour. Meet the flag in
Winslow @ Elks Lodge, 315 W 3rd St.; escort to Grand Canyon H-D, Bellemont for exchange from NM to AZ. Saturday @
9am a ceremony @ Williams Veteran’s Memorial for the flag
exchange from AZ to NV. Nation of Patriots is a 100% voluntary 501(C)3 organization. All money raised in AZ stays in AZ to
support wounded vets. FMI: http://arizonanationofpatriots.com/
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7/22-24 {Fr-Sun} Biker Bash & Fundraiser for Packages
From Home at @Cabin Bar & Grill, Overgaard, AZ [2763 Hwy
260]. Music by Thunder Horse Band. Games, Saturday Poker Run [see next entry], Silent Auction, & more! FREE Dry
Camping on site. FMI: 928-535-6117 https://www.facebook.
com/pages/The-Cabin-Bar-Grill-Overgaard-AZ/56295558180
7/23 {Sat} 2016 Heart to Heroes in The Pines - Poker Run
organized by Two Gals, as part of the Cabin’s Biker Bash
weekend fundraiser for Packages From Home. Sign-in
9-11am at Wild Women Saloon in Overgaard. $20/sgl, $30/
cpl includes breakfast & lunch. Last stop the Cabin. FMI:
TwoGals 480-318-6182, TwoGalsAmy@hotmail.com
7/23 ALR Post 35 Bike Night at American Legion Post 35 in
Chandler - inside our cool facility @ 2240 W Chandler Blvd,
85224 from 6-10pm. Tattooed Stepsister Band, dancing, great
vendors including H-D and Indian Motorcycles, stitcher for
patches. 50/50 & great raffle prizes!! Miller Lite Girls with $2
beers 6-8pm. Open To The Public! FMI: Susie sbenton26 @
q.com
7/23ALMA MC Eastside Summer Bash, @ the Clubhouse, 3212
S. Fair Lane Tempe, AZ. $10/sgl, $15/cpl. Starts 8pm. Food,
vendors, DJ, & more. FMI: almamceastside@gmail.com
8/14 { Sun} Accident Scene Management Basic Course at Breyer Law Office, 3840 E Ray Rd, Phoenix from 9a-4pm. ‘More
than just First Aid!’ Instructor Teresa ‘Trauma Mama’ McClelland
MSN, RN. Use discount code ‘Breyer’ during registration. FMI/
reg: www.accidentscene.org
9/2 {Fri} Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in Downtown
Mesa from 6-10pm. Live music, Beer Garden, vendors, &
more. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Takes place
every first Friday between September & June. Vendors call
Courtney 480-890-2613 https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain
9/10{Sat} 4th Annual Red Iron Ride for the Children / 911
Remembrance. This poker run begins & ends at Independent Motorcycles 6403 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ
85226. There will be a live Band and Pig Roast at the end
party. Come show your support and join us for a great time.
$20/sgl, $30/cpl, End Event Fee: $10. ***MC Presidents will
not pay a fee*** FMI: 480-785-4888, http://redironmc.com
9/11{Sun} Swap Meet at Medusa Cycles, 8831 E Main, Mesa
85207. Vendor set up 6am, open 7a-noon. Free vendor set
up, free admission. Sponsored by Law Tigers. FMI: 480-3301266, www.MedusaCycles.com
9/16-17 {Fr-Sat} Thunder Valley Rally, in Old Town Cottonwood AZ. Sponsors include Law Tigers. FMI: 928-639-3200,
http://thundervalleyrallyaz.com/
9/16-17 Sho Ryders MC Phoenix 8th Annual… Celebrating
8 years of reppin & riding on the edge! Join us for food,
drinks & a lot of fun. Pre-party is Fri the 16th from 8p-1a, Sat
the 17th BBQ is from 11a-4p, the dance is from 9p-2a. At Sho
Ryders MC Phoenix clubhouse 3477 W. Roanoke Ave. FMI:
octane@shoryders.com
9/17 {Sat} 10th Freedom Gathering, hosted by the American
Legion Riders-Post 86, Overgaard, AZ. $15/pp, $10, if prereg
by September 14. Sign-in starts after 8am Color Guard Flag ceremony. Pappy’s Run KSU 10a. A Bead Run until 3pm. All those
wearing FG previous years “Freedom is Not Free” shirts (20072015) will be eligible for prizes. Raffles & 50-50. Pre-registration
forms at most AZ Am Legion Posts & some MC Dealers & shops.
Info: Sporty Jim at 480-710-4101, stjimj @ gmail.com
9/29-10/2 {Th-Sun} Las Vegas BikeFest 2016. FMI: www.
LasVegasBikeFest.com, 1-866-245-3337
10/7{Fri} Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in Downtown
10/7-8 {Fr-Sa} Run to the Rez #13. Honor Run for Veterans. San
Carlos AZ ~ Apache Gold Resort. Rides, bike show, chili cookoff, & much more. Music headliner TBA. FMI: 928-961-1847,
http://www.runtotherez.net/
10/8 {Sat} 14th Annual Hard Ass Run hosted by ABATE of
Arizona’s East Valley Chapter. All Bikes Welcome!! This is a
scenic mystery run of approximately 300 miles. Benefiting
ABATE’s ability to fight for your rights & safety. Register
between 7:30-9am @ The Trough Bar & Grill 9303 E Apache
Trail Mesa, AZ 85207. Last bike out at 9:30am. $20/sgl, $30/2up. First 75 receive a collectible t-shirt awarded at the end
stop (wherever that may be). Poker hand included. Passenger gets own card. 50/50 drawing (must be present to win).
FMI: Jim 602-312-1927 | WWW.ABATEOFAZ.ORG |
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10/8 BACA {Bikers Against Child Abuse} 8th annual
Awareness Event will be held at Desert Wind Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa. They are looking for
Sponsors. FMI: nytro1baca@gmail.com
10/8 Biker’s Mall Anniversary from 1-6pm. Music, auction,
vendors, & more. Located at 525 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa. Sponsors include Law Tigers. FMI: 623-335-1000, 480-532-5910
10/8 Vet-Oberfest hosted by Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets MC
at the Wooden Nickel Tavern, 1908 S Country Club Rd Tucson,
AZ from 11a–5pm. Proceeds will go to the Tucson VA Homeless
Veterans Outreach Program. There will be Food, Fun, Drinks,
Music, Bike Show, 50/50 raffle, & much more!! FMI: 520-3238830
10/8Nomaden International 27th annual Toy Drive will be held
at the Nomaden MC Clubhouse in Huachuca City, AZ. Details
TBA. FMI: FMI: www.facebook.com/nomaden.mc
10/15 {Sat} ABATE-AZ High Country Chapter Chili
Cookoff from 11a-6pm @ Spur Bar, Star Valley. Music by
Hans Olson. Details TBA. FMI: CC cecilia.ransom@gmail.
com
10/21-23{Fr-Sun} ACMC’s Riot on the River at Winkelman
Flat. $20/sgl, $30/cpl. $10/ Saturday pass. Adults-only event.
FMI: http://azcmc.org
10/29 {Sat} Trauma-to-Triumph Charity Poker Ride benefits
Streetlight USA. StreetLightUSA helps young girls who are victims of sexual trauma & works to prevent child sex trafficking.
Sign-in starts 8am at Salty Señorita, 8011 W. Paradise Lane,
Peoria. Last stop: Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale,
AZ. $30/pilot +$25/2up includes patch, T-shirt, b’fast, & Westgate discount lunch passes. FMI: LarrieFraley@me.com, 623217-8301 | StreetLightUSA.org | www.traumatotriumph.org/
11/5{Sat} 3rd Annual Bikers Against Childhood Cancer presented by Red Iron MC Tucson and Leathernecks MC Tucson
at RIMC clubhouse 3255 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ. From noon–
5pm; $15/sgl, $20/cpl. Food provided with admission. FMI: on
FB @ /RedIronMC/
11/5[postponed from 2/20/16] Show ‘n Shine for Shelter Motorcycle & Car Show will gather at Fiesta Mall – 1445 W Southern
Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202 from 10a-2pm. Trophies for 1st, 2nd &
3rd in each Class, Peoples Choice Awards. Benefits Habitat for
Humanity. FMI: www.habitatshownshine.org
11/5Spartan Riders MC Glendale 2nd Annual Map Run. Sign-in
9am at Glendale Clubhouse [43rd Ave & Keim Dr]. $10/sgl, $15/
cpl. Raffles, Hi and Low hands, 50/50, drink & food specials.
Come take a ride and have a good time. FMI: paulsrmc@yahoo.
com
11/6{Sun} The Tinners Motorcycle Club hosts 2nd annual
Meals on Wheels Poker Run, to benefit the Area on Aging Region One. Sign up starts 9am at The Sheet Metal Workers Union
Hall, 2604 E. Adams in Phoenix, AZ 85034. $10/pp. Not just for
motorcycles, anything street legal is welcome! Ride stops TBA
& will be given out during sign up. FMI: Scooter, Tinmanaz1@
gmail.com
11/12 {Sat} 2016 4th Annual COP’s Classics & Customs
Car & Bike Show sponsored by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Citizens on Patrol Program as a fundraiser. Pinal Citizens on Patrol is sponsored by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. Sponsors
and Vendors welcome. FMI: www.pcsocop.com, Doug Horner,
dhorner4589@gmail.com | 480-204-6201, Jeffrey A. Kramer,
marketingpro@cox.net | www.facebook.com/COPsCarShow/
12/3 {Sat} 14th Anniversary Party & Customer Appreciation Day @ Arizona Biker Leathers, 13833 N. 19th Ave;
Phoenix, AZ 85023 from noon – 4pm. Details TBA. FMI: 602843-5847, www.arizonabikerleathers.com/ | annazbl@msn.
com
12/10 {Sat} Barbie Hensler Memorial Toy Run hosted by
ABATE-AZ High Country Chapter. Details TBA. FMI: CC cecilia.ransom@gmail.com
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Finding Hope In The Darkness
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While the use of illicit drugs is lower among military personnel than civilians, that alcohol, OTC drug use, & smoking are significantly higher.
Stress is a major contributor to both the onset and exacerbation of substance abuse and mental health problems.
Research has demonstrated a link between PTSD and substance abuse disorders among veterans.
The following article, by DrugRehab.org, is larger than we have space for here. But it’s got some
REALLY important information. So we are getting you started & then including the link to
be able to read the complete report online, at
www.drugrehab.org/addiction-suicide-veterans/
It
will also be added to our ‘Seamless Transition’ webpage. B&B
Many brave men and women who serve our
country live through traumatic experiences during
deployment. Today, there’s more awareness about
the many veterans who struggle with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of their experiences, yet much work remains. PTSD is one of the primary reasons veterans may turn to drugs or alcohol
– as a coping mechanism to deal with the traumatic
memories, feelings of depression, and anxiety resulting from PTSD – particularly if the disorder is
inadequately treated or, in the worst-case scenario,
undiagnosed or untreated at all.
At first, the occasional drink (or the occasional
use of recreational drugs) to relax and escape from
traumatic memories or to cope with the challenges of re-entry into civilian society seems harmless,
but when the underlying stress or other cause isn’t
addressed, this behavior can quickly escalate to addiction. Combined with depression, PTSD, or any
other underlying mental health condition, addiction
increases the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
The complexity of these diseases and comorbidity (co-occurring disorders, or two or more disorders
present at the same time) presents a serious risk for
veterans. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to
shed light on the issues facing many veterans including the risk of addiction, suicide, and other contributing factors such as PTSD, and to provide resources
and information to give veterans and those who love
them a renewed sense of hope for regaining their
sense of normalcy and achieving well-being.
What You’ll Find in Their Online Guide:
at www.drugrehab.org/addiction-suicide-veterans/
These findings are alarming and may not even
illustrate the true depth of the substance abuse problems among veterans. But the widespread prevalence
of substance use and misuse clearly points to the
need for better interventions and preventative measures such as treatments to enable veterans to overcome PTSD and more comprehensive screenings and
interventions for addiction.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
states in a March 2013 report that the rate of illicit
drug use is lower among military personnel compared to the general population. However, “heavy
alcohol and tobacco use, and especially prescription
drug abuse, are much more prevalent and are on the
rise.”
Military service members who have experienced
multiple deployments and exposure to combat situations have the greatest risk of developing substance
abuse problems. “The stresses of deployment during
wartime and the unique culture of the military account for some of these differences,” the NIDA explains. “Zero-tolerance policies and stigma pose
difficulties in identifying and treating substance use
problems in military personnel, as does lack of confidentiality that deters many who need treatment from
seeking it.”
According to the National Research Action Plan,
created by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Human Services,
and the Department of Education in August 2013 in
response to the executive order, Improving Access to
Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families, “Military service exposes service members to a variety of stressors, including exposures to death, risk to life, sustained threat
of injury or actual injury, and the day-to-day family
stress inherent in all phases of the military life cycle and its transitions. Stress is a major contributor to
both the onset and exacerbation of substance abuse
and mental health problems and is related to a variety
of negative physical health outcomes.”
The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
Among Veterans
Research has demonstrated a link between
PTSD and substance abuse disorders among veterans. While it’s not clear whether PTSD is the direct
cause for substance use or abuse or the two are consequences of a single underlying cause (the latter
Information on Substance Abuse Among Veterans is the current hypothesis generally accepted among
The following resources offer information on the researchers), there is a clear link between the two
rates of substance abuse and addiction among vet- pointing to the need for more robust approaches to
erans as well as contributing factors that increase mental health services for veterans.
the risk of addiction and underlying reasons for sub- According to the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “18.5%
stance use and misuse among veterans.
A 2011 article in Psychiatric Times reports on of service members returning from deployment to
the high rate of substance abuse among veterans, Iraq or Afghanistan have post-traumatic stress disornoting that veterans may return from combat with der (PTSD) or depression.” Yet only approximately
“a co-occurring triad of posttraumatic stress disor- half of veterans who require mental health treatment
der (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and pain, seek it, and among them, just over half of those who
which complicates the problems with substance receive treatment receive adequate care.
abuse.” This article presents findings from sever- A 2014 article in Psychology Today points out
al surveys and reports including data illustrating that PTSD and addiction are typically viewed not as
alarming findings regarding the rates of substance being directly related to one another, rather as two
consequences arising from the same root cause. In
use and abuse among veterans including:
27% of veterans recently deployed to Iraq the case of veterans as well as any other individuscreened positive for alcohol misuse (survey sample als having endured traumatic experiences, trauma is
believed to be the underlying cause of both PTSD
size: 6,527).
25% of recently deployed soldiers screened and addiction. Richard Taite, author of the article,
positive for alcohol misuse in another study, as well explains, “For returning veterans, it is the power of
as 12% for alcohol-related behavioral problems these overwhelming experiences that create PTSD
and it may be the same power that drives addiction,
(survey sample size: 1,120).
In a sample of recently deployed military per- with or without the two occurring together. From
sonnel with combat exposure, one study found a combat or car crash or abuse, trauma creates addiction.”
binge drinking rate of 53%.
The rate of frequent, heavy drinking in the According to the National Center on PTSD, the
military ranges between 15% and 20% in one large- incidence of PTSD and substance abuse comorbidiscale survey conducted prior to extensive deploy- ty is high among veterans. More than two out of ten
veterans with PTSD also have SUD (substance use
ments to areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
A subsequent large-scale survey of 88,205 sol- disorder), and one out of every three veterans seekdiers who had recently been deployed to Iraq found ing help for SUD also has PTSD. Additionally, war
that 12% to 15% screened positive for alcohol prob- veterans with both alcohol problems and PTSD tend
to be binge drinkers, which is believed to be in relems.
sponse to traumatic memories in attempt to drown
To Begin Your Journey On A Successful Recovery Program, Call 1-800-717-4921
Information on Substance Abuse Among Veterans
The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
Among Veterans
Addiction and Suicide Among Veterans
Coping with PTSD
Overcoming Addiction and Suicide
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out visions and memories of these experiences.
Addiction and Suicide Among Veterans
In addition to the link between PTSD and substance abuse, research has also demonstrated an increased risk of suicide among veterans as a whole
but in particular those with substance abuse disorders or addiction. The following resources offer information on recent data regarding addiction and
suicide risks among veterans.
In 2012, the number of US veterans who died
by suicide exceeded the number of deaths in combat. According to the Department of Defense Suicide Event Report for 2014, “269 Active Component
deaths and 169 Reserve Component deaths were
attributable to suicide.” Additionally, 1,126 suicide
attempts were reported, and, “The most common
method of attempting suicide was the use of drugs
(illicit or prescription) and/or alcohol.” Previous reports can be found at the National Center for Health
& Technology website.
DrugFree.org reports on findings from several studies that point to the high rates of substance
abuse, alcohol use, and suicide among veterans and
active service members alike. One study found that
the suicide rate among active-duty service members
reached an all-time high in the previous year, and
also notes, “Research indicates that as many as 43
percent of active duty soldiers reported binge drinking within the past month, according to the report.”
“A number of studies have shown that there are
links between veteran substance abuse, depression,
and suicide. In one study that involved roughly 600
veterans who were deployed to either Afghanistan
or Iraq, 39% of the vets were screened and showed
positive for probable alcohol abuse. Three percent
of the vets screened were positive for probable drug
use,” explains Lifeline for Vets. “A larger study that
involved more than 675,000 active duty personnel
determined that the rate of both substance use disorders and depression has increased among active
members of the military. Another study determined
that the rate of suicide across all military services in
the USA increased between 2005 and 2007.”
Brandon Caro, author of a 2015 novel called Old
Silk Road, offers personal insight into the issue in his
compelling account of his own struggle and suicide
attempt following his experience as a Navy corpsman (a combat medic) for The New York Times.
Coping with PTSD
Coping with PTSD is a key element of successful
transition back into civilian life as well as long-term
well-being for veterans who experience stress, anxiety, and other symptoms of PTSD as a result of experiences in combat or other trauma exposure. The
following resources offer valuable information on
the resources, approaches, and services available to
help veterans cope with and overcome PTSD.
The National Center on PTSD outlines a few
treatment options that hold promise for veterans suffering from PTSD, including those who also have a
comorbid substance use disorder, including:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – a therapeutic approach to changing the way a person thinks
about their previous traumatic experiences and the
aftermath of those experiences.
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) – an approach designed to help people with PTSD develop
new ways to cope with their distressing thoughts and
memories using skills to reshape the way they think
about themselves, the world, and others.
Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) – an approach
that helps to decrease the distress associated with
certain trauma-related thoughts, feelings, and situations through gradual, prolonged, and repeated exposure. [ to be continued ... ]
There is more of this presentation to be read at
www.drugrehab.org/addiction-suicide-veterans/
We hope that any of our readers who may know
someone for whom this information may be helpful,
will pass it along. It is tragic what is allowed to happen to our GIs and Vets... both physically & mentally,
after their ‘boots on the ground’ service is complete.
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Law Tigers founderWarren Levenbaum
with brother Buddy [right]
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photos above, below, right
courtesy of LawTigers
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Bringing Left-Turn Mayhem
Back to Phoenix
May 14, 2016 … To be perfectly honest, I know
absolutely nothing about this sport, except that it is
one hell of a lot of fun to watch! So, we’ll leave the
actual race reporting to someone who knows what
they’re talking about. See the AMA report below.
This year brings the 15th Anniversary of Law
Tigers and the 70th birthday of Law Tigers founder
Warren Levenbaum. Congratulations on both milestones, Warren!
Law Tigers celebrated their 15th Anniversary in
a big way!! They ushered in the revival of Pro Flat
Track Racing in Arizona … a sport which has been
gone from the state for 30 years.
Turf Paradise in Phoenix was the venue for the
racing. It is such a beautiful setting. There are viewing areas indoors and out... You can watch the races
outdoors OR on indoor TV monitors that provide live
close-up viewing like only the trackside cameras can
provide. You could hear & feel a bit of the rumble
even from the upper observation deck as the bikes
took off from the starting line. But there’s nothing
like the sights and sounds of being trackside rather
than watching on TV. You lose the sense of speed
when you watch on the monitors. Trackside, you see
the bikes fly by in the blink of an eye.
Grand Marshal of the event was Buddy Stubbs.
He was a racer before becoming the first Harley-Davidson dealer in Phoenix. This year he is celebrating
50 years as the premier HD dealer in the Valley of the
Sun AND his 77th birthday. As part of the opening
ceremonies, Buddy took a run around the 1-mile oval
on a 1972 Harley-Davidson XR-750. It is one of his
many vintage motorcycles on display in his museum
located within the Phoenix dealership.
We did pick up some race-related tidbits along
the way ☺
All riders are new to this track... As this was the
first-time here for the racers, there was no so-called
‘home field’ advantage to anyone. They were all on
equal footing in that regard.
This being a mile track, the riders can get up
more speed as compared to on some of the shorter
courses. Speeds were projected to exceed 130mph at
times.
It was a great looking turnout! In discussing
the races afterward with Ari Levenbaum, Law Tigers Vice President of Marketing and Operations,
He commented that spectator turnout, “… exceeded
LT
our expectations, with an expected turnout of over
8,000 people.” What an outstanding response to this
event! He also confirmed that flat track is returning
to Phoenix, for at least the next 5 years. “The promoters have a 5-year contract with the track and we
expect to continue the race for many years to come.”
Ari shared these closing remarks, “We were
honored to bring AMA Pro Flat Track racing back
to Phoenix. The new AMA management team has
many great ideas to improve and grow the sport and
is planning on expanding the series both in the US
and internationally. We are witnessing the rebirth of
a sport with a storied history steeped in tradition that
goes back over 100 years. What’s coming will be
good for the motorcycle industry and fans of motorcycle racing, and we want to be a part of it!”
There was a lot of enthusiasm from spectators.
There’s no doubt that it is a popular decision for flat
track racing to return to Phoenix. It was a really fun
day! We’re glad we could be there.
Betsy & Bruce
Add’l photos from LawTigers
photo above [bottom right], Law Tigers were
honored by the Green Knights MC in
appreciation for their support of GKMC charity
Bryan Smith Turns Up the Heat
at the Law Tigers Arizona Mile
Sammy Halbert maintains GNC1 points lead over
Jared Mees; Dalton Gauthier gives BMW a breakout
victory in GNC2
PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 14, 2016) - Bryan Smith turned
up the heat in the Valley of the Sun on Saturday by winning AMA Pro Flat Track’s inaugural Law Tigers Arizona
Mile in stunning fashion. The “Mile Specialist” lived up to
his nickname, topping defending Harley-Davidson GNC1
presented by Vance & Hines champion No. 1 Jared Mees
by 12.646 seconds in front of a standing room only crowd
at Turf Paradise.
With temperatures soaring above 100 degrees,
Smith, mounted on his No. 42 Crosley/Howerton Motorsports Kawasaki Ninja 650, showed that heat wasn’t a
factor for him. The Michigan native set a blistering pace
all day, winning his heat race by a remarkable 10.942
seconds to start from pole position in the main, and then
leading every lap of the main in flawless succession.
“It was pretty interesting, it might’ve looked easy but it
was an absolute handful out there,” Smith said. “As soon
as you thought you had everything together you’d catch a
rut, your front-end would tuck and you’d about crash. No
matter how easy it looked it was work every lap. My hat’s
off to the entire team. This is the best bike I’ve ever had
and we stepped our game up this year in every department.”
Like Smith, defending series champ Mees showed
speed early to take the win in his heat race by 7.457 seconds. However, the Harley-Davidson-mounted rider was
unable to keep Smith’s pace in the night’s main event.
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“The biggest thing was that I was charging so hard
so early in the beginning to get to him, that I was missing
lines and missing my points,” said Mees. “Finally it was
just like I needed to settle in and maintain where I was and
bring home second. We have Sacramento and Springfield
coming up and I feel pretty confident that we will be able to
give him a run.”
After bolting to the front at the start of the race, No. 65
Cory Texter settled into a rhythm behind Smith and Mees
to earn the first GNC1 podium finish of his career.
“I had no clue,” said Texter. “I was just rolling around
and picking off guys. I thought I got fourth or fifth so I was
pretty excited when I came around and they were pointing
at me; I had to look behind and make sure they were pointing at me. To say it is a dream come true is an understatement.”
No. 17 Henry Wiles finished fourth after a long battle
with series points leader No. 69 Sammy Halbert, who finished an eventual fifth. Halbert heads to next weekend’s
Sacramento Mile with 73 points, followed by Mees with 68
points and third-place No. 5 Jake Johnson with 63 points.
In the GNC2 class, BMW-mounted Dalton Gauthier
surged from the second-to-last starting position to take
home the first professional flat track victory for BMW in the
62-year history of the sport. The win propelled him to a
19-point lead in the GNC2 point standings.
“I knew I needed a good start and I just wanted to
finish in the top ten,” said Gauthier. “I needed to get out
of the draft and I did that. The bike was working awesome
and that’s what I wanted going into Sacramento.”
Kawasaki-mounted No. 99A Kyle McGrane maintained a consistent position throughout the 12-lap Main to
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take second place and No. 94B Ryan Wells finished third.
Next weekend, the series heads to California for the
Sacramento Mile at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds. For tickets
and information, please visit http://www.sactomile.com.
How to Watch: FansChoice.tv is the official home for
live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track events. The
site also provides coverage of IMSA’s development and
single-make series, and NASCAR’s touring and weekly
series. Catch all the action at http://www.FansChoice.tv.
About AMA Pro Flat Track: AMA Pro Flat Track is the
world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and
one of the longest-running championships in the history
of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the
most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on
the globe. For more information on AMA Pro Flat Track,
please visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action
on FansChoice.tv.
About AMA Pro Racing: AMA Pro Racing is the premier
professional motorcycle racing organization in North
America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more
about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
For additional information contact:
Racing
Communications,
(386)
communications@amaproracing.com
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Spaghetti Feed with East Valley ABATE
The annual Spaghetti Feed, hosted by
East Valley ABATE of AZ took place on the evening
of Saturday June 4, 2016 at Mesa’s Tri-City 3468
FOE on Broadway ~ from 6-9pm. This fundraiser is
an annual favorite, both for the camaraderie and the
delicious food.
And delicious it was….. Redbone’s meatballs &
sauce have been a local favorite for years; served up
with bread & salad. Vegetarian visitors are covered
as well. He sets a pot of meat-free sauce aside to allow for this option. Chapter members bring a variety
of decadent desserts to wrap up the meal.
This is a family-friendly event. Activities are
available for little ones, as the grownups converse.
Visitors came out from across the Valley. Thanks to
that, we had the pleasure of catching up with some
West Valley friends.
The dining room was BUSY …. and filled with
the joyful sounds of conversation & laughter. This
evening’s gathering had a record attendance. Never
before have the Bonettes had to go get more pasta.
Outstanding!
While Redbone is working in the kitchen much
of the evening, East Valley ABATE’s ‘Food Dude’,
came out at one point to thank everyone for attending & to thank his Bonettes support team for all
their efforts. “I would just like to acknowledge The
Bonettes, without whom, any of this would be possible. They are always ready to donate their time and
even money to ensure that our Spaghetti Feed, as
well as every other event we are involved with, is a
success.”
This is always such a good time…. feeling almost like a family reunion rather than a run. There
were many new faces this year. We’re thinking…
yeah …. They’ll be back ☺ You should plan to be
there, too. Once we have the new date, it’ll be in our
calendar.
Betsy & Bruce
add’l photos from Trauma Mama
Redbone ~
the Food
Dude
Next event for EV ABATE is the annual Hard Ass Run,
to be held on October 8. Details are in our calendar.
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