Volume 01 - Issue 07 July 2017
Coming Events Announcements December 16, Portland Annual Christmas Lunch, China Garden, Ben Altman, 541-993-9015 Campouts July 6-8, Washington State Rally, Kettle Falls, Richard Hentz, 509-999-1556 July 17-20, UMCI International Rally, Myers Flat, California - Registration form attached Aug 23-27, Coos Bay Campout, Myrtle Point, Chris Williams, 541-404-5286, Registration Sept 1-4, Tygh Valley Campout, Huntsman Park Fair Grounds, Ben Altman, 541-993-9015 Oct 20-22, Wandering Spirit RV Campout, Gary Miller, 541-670-8221, also, Annual Oregon Meeting on 21st, following potluck lunch (Ben Altman, 541-993-9015) North Coast Dinner Rides Sundays at 1:00pm July 23, Corner Stone Restaurant, Downtown, 102 E. A St., 1 block north of Hwy 30, Rainier, OR Aug 13, Fultano s Pizza, 51511 SE 2 nd St., Scappoose, OR Sept 10, Bundy s Drive-In, SE Truehaak St, off Hwy 30, Clatskanie, OR Oct 8, Camp 18, 42362 US Hwy 26, 22 miles east of Seaside Cover Photo The Milo Academy Bridge, is located over South Umpqua Creek, in Milo, Oregon. The bridge was constructed in 1962 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1979. This bridge is constructed of steel and has a wood cover. Oregon UMCI Website 2
June 2017 Rep s Rambling Kamiah So I attended the Idaho State Rally, Kamiah, Idaho, June 9-11. But I have to admit, with rain falling and a pretty wet forecast, I wimped out and caged it. I guess I m just not worthy of being your State Rep. But, on the other hand, I was not the only Oregonian to cage it. Kudos to Nancy Chaput, who did ride! I believe we had 70 for dinner Saturday, which was pretty good given the weather. But the real treat was when Cathy Case showed-up! This was her first Rally in 8 years, since Darrell passed away. While it cost me another Green Cup, it was worth it to see her again (long story). Thanks to Lonnie and the Idaho crew for another wonderful rally. Berry Patch June 18, cloudy but pretty nice day. CZ & I rode out to Westport for the North Coast Dinner Ride. Good ride, and good food. We had 9 attending, but only 3 bikes. Seems like is was wet on the coast. After eats, I followed Dick to the ferry and we went over to the Washington side so Dick could get his check-point at the Duck Inn in Skamockawa. Then we came back through Long View and back over the bridge to Hwy 30 and on home. Nice ride, actually got a little warm on the way back, up to 81 degrees. to the Hood river (Mid-Columbia breakfast), but since sister Mary came to town, I didn t make it to Myrtle Point, maybe this month??? Safety Reminder The attached photo was in the news recently, where a motorcyclist got crushed between two cars I Oregon City, while stop at an intersection. While it was not one of our members, it is always sad to hear of such accidents and the loss of a rider. This poor soul was sitting at an intersection, went a distracted driver ran into him from behind. There were not a lot of details about the incident, but it is very likely the rider never say what was coming. This is a reminder to always stay vigilant and alert to what is happening around you while riding. When I am stopped at a light or stop sign, I always leave a car length between me and the car in front of me. I also scan the area in front and, in particular, behind me, and try to identify an escape route, if needed. My standard practice as a rider is to assume non one ever sees me, so it is my responsibility to see everyone else. This takes a lot of focus, to always be observant. But, when I think about it, that actually is one of the things I like about riding. Because I am so aware, I actually see and experience much more when riding than if I m in a car. So, Stay Vigilant and Safe!!! Coos Bay Oregon State Rally Reminder - Chris & Eva Williams are hosting the Oregon State Rally this year as part of their annual Coos Bay Rally, August 24-28. A Big Thanks to Chris & Eva!!! Request for Extra Pins (Light House) - Reminder To avoid ordering new pins (100 minimum), we are reaching out to past attendees, who may have multiple Light House Pins. If you have any extra pins, we would appreciate you donating them back to Chris. Traditionally the Light House pins were only given out to first time attendees. Each subsequent you, you received a year bar). Also, we will gladly accept any donations for door prizes. Chapter Visits Well, I did make it to the Lebanon breakfast. I also made it Reminder For all newsletter information, or Web postings, please submit to David by the 20 th of each month. David s contact info is: SparkPlugEditor@gmail.com UmciNewsWash@gmail.com 3
June 2017 Metro South (Milwaukie & Oregon City) News - Ben Altman Don t know what it is, but there has been a very large bright yellow ball in the sky the last few days, and even better, the weather has been dry and warm, almost like ridin weather!!! Very Nice! May 26: Sister Mary came over from Yellow Pine (east of Prairie City) to visit on her way up to Seattle. I had the afternoon off and it was a nice sunny day, so we had CZ join us and rode down to Salem for lunch. It worked out good, cause CZ had a part to pick-up at the Bike shop in North Salem. May 27: This morning was a very nice 55 degrees, so Mary and I headed out on the bikes to the Portland breakfast. There were only 7 of us attending, but we had 5 bikes. Amazing what a little warn dry weather does. May 28: CZ cam by about 10:00 and the three of us headed west for the North Coast Diner Ride in Hammond, at Buoy 9. We went out over Cornelius Pass to Hwy 30. Nice ride out there. There were only 6 of us attending, but again 5 bikes. Gee we should form a bike club or something On the way back we wondered our way over Hwy 202 through Jewell, then over to 103 and into Forest Grove, then up over the hill to Newberg and home. Very nice ride!!! With various day trips we logged about 500 miles over the long weekend. This could be habit forming. June 3: Bummer, after two good ridin weekends this morning it was drizzly wet, so it was back into the cage for the ride over to the Wichita Grill. We had just 10 of us attending this drizzle morning. No 50/50, just food and chattin. June 4: Denise and Bernice were up at the IBMC campout at Twisp, so we didn t have a Hood River breakfast. But CZ & I head down (in the cage) to south Salem to Sybil s Omelets. But with the weather improving, we decided to do a short ride. CZ had a check point (Grand Tour) in Lincoln, north of West Salem on 221, so we headed down that way. We intended to take the Wheatland Ferry, but found it was hi n dry on the bank getting some repairs. So, we had to go into Keizer and then over the bridge in Salem and back up the west side. Then we found the Lincoln Store is closed on Sundays. It actually says that in the Tour Book, but apparently ya have to read it to notes know, which Dick did, once we got there (hee hee). Nice ride anyway. Missed the June 10 th breakfast, as I went to Kamiah. June 18: A cool but dry morning. CZ & I rode over to Paul s in Vancouver for the breakfast. We had 8 attending, with 4 bikes. After eats, CZ & I rode down to the Aurora Airport to see the Wings of Freedom, WWII war planes. Very cool old birds, including P51 Mustang (trainer), B24, & B17. CZ wouldn t spring for the $2,200 for me to take a flight in the P51, so we just watched others. Love the sound of that Merlin motor, what a powerhouse! I understand John Pursley bucked-up for a B17 flight. Looking forward to his report. Roseburg Meeting - June 11th We missed the meeting as we had a family reunion at Lake Siskiyou, California. There were eleven present with only one bike in the parking lot. Archie braved the elements to ride. There were three 50-50 drawings with Duane Huff winning two and Archie taking the other one. Lyn and I are looking forward to the Washington State Rally July 6-8 in Kettle Falls and then on to Meyers Flat, California for the International, July 17-20. Hope to see everyone at one or both functions. Until next month be safe, the rubber side down and knees in the breeze. Lynette South Region Its hard to believe that July is just a few days from now. Wasn't it just last week we were saying when will the RAIN END? Yesterday I went for a ride to visit a friend in Central Oregon. Darn it was in the high 90's riding down the North Umpqua. Our members here and from Grants Pass, are putting some miles on their bikes and trikes. Sidney our #3 Granddaughter graduated High School the weekend of the Idaho State Rally. Sorry folks she takes precedence. Its not looking good for the Washington State Rally either. Family coming then something special at church that weekend. So I will be running the meeting here that Sunday also. Archie did a fine job of running out meeting the second Sunday of June. Thanks Archie I really appreciate your help. FOOD FUN FREEDOM AND FRIENDSHIP Ride and enjoy Zack Hoffman 4
Aurora Airport Wings of Freedom WWII Military Planes P-51 Mustang B-24 Liberator B-17 Flying Fortress 5
July Birthdays 2-Navada Broaddus 4-Bill Nelson 7-Michael Williams 8-Archie Billings 8-Barbara Sandgren 16-Ann Blair 17-Wanda Shearer 21-Jim Scarborough 22-Jim Thornton 22-Joy Roehr 22-Ray Shaw 27-Suzette Maxfield 28-Roberta Selensky 30-Sheryl Bisceglia 30-Gary Baker 31-Fred Muir 6
UMCI International Rally 2017 Giant Redwoods RV and Camp - Tel: 707-943-9999 Myers Flat, California July 17th - 20th RV's must make their own reservations; let them know you are with UMCI Name: Name: Address: City: Zip or Postal Code: Mileage to rally: State/Province: Age: Age: Camping: $10.00 x x = $ (#people) (#nights) ($Camping) Tee-Shirts: SHORT sleeves: S-M-L-XL $15.00 ea. LONG sleeves: S-M-L-XL $20.00 ea. $3.00 additional for plus X s after XL Please select sizes and number wanted. SHORT sleeve Size ( ) # $ SHORT sleeve Size ( ) # $ LONG sleeve Size ( ) # $ LONG sleeve Size ( ) # $ Mail prior to July 1, 2017 to: UMCI International Pam Robertsen PO Box 105 Cutten, CA 95534 TOTAL $ ($Shirts) NOTE: All funds in US Currency. International money order from Post Office works wonderfully for our Canadian friends. I/we the undersigned, do hereby declare that I/we will not hold the United Motorcycle Club International (UMCI) or its California chapter, responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may occur attending the 2017 UMCI International Rally at Myers Flat, CA the third week of July 2017. Registration and Banquet: $25.00 x = $ (#people) ($Registration) Grand Total $ ($Registration + $Camping + $Shirts) Signature: Signature:
July 2017 For Sale Bush-Tec Motorcycle cargo trailer. Used very little, Painted green to match Honda Goldwing 1995 Special Edition 1500 bike. Complete with cooler, cover, spare tire, garment bag, rock guard and air adjustable suspension. $1200. Call Kathy 541-980-1157 8
July 2017 For Sale 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Excellent condition 4490 miles, always stored inside, not ridden in the rain Purchased in 2006 with approx. 1500 miles People claim 65 mpg, (I never paid attention) Great for commuting or weekend jaunts A fun, quality MC that needs nothing! $1800.00 Contact Paul Brown (qc dept. days) or call (360) 553-5219 9
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32nd Annual Tygh Valley Campout September 1st - 4th, 2017 Registration ben.altman47@gmail.com 11
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Chapter Breakfast Meetings - Come Early! 1st Saturday Metro South (Oregon City) 8:00 AM Wichita Bar & Grill 19140 Molalla Ave., Oregon City Ben Altman Ph: 541-993-9015 1111 SE 3rd St. Apt. 3, Canby, OR 97013 Fax: 503-651-1247 1st Saturday Grants Pass/Medford 8:30 AM The Black Forest Restaurant 820 NE E St., Grants Pass Rick Foley cell: 541-916-2506 P.O. Box 2497, Grants Pass, OR 97528 rick1foley@gmail.com 3st Tuesday Portland Widow s Chapter 1:00 PM Applebee's 10172 SE 82nd St., Happy Valley Ph: 503-775-7770 Lyn McCabe 503-351-7009 lcbrenna3068@gmail.com 2nd Saturday Bend Black Bear Diner Bend, OR 9:00 AM 2nd Saturday Metro South (Milwaukie) 8:00 AM The Wichita Grill 19140 Mollala Ave., Oregon City Ben Altman 29515 SW Serenity Way Apt D Wilsonville, OR 97070 Ph: 541-993-9015 Email: ben.altman47@gmail.com 3rd Saturday Hermiston 8:30 AM Pheasant Café & Lounge 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Ed & Grace Baker Ph; 541-989-8347 PO Box 141, Heppner, OR 97836 4th Saturday Portland 8:00 AM Elmers 102nd & Sandy, Portland Jerry & Navada Broaddus Ph: 503-975-3580 10235 N. Allegheny Ave., Portland, OR 97203 1st Sunday Mid Columbia Ranch Drive In 1950 12th St., Hood River John & Hazel Dougherty Ph: 541-399-6172 Goldendale, WA 9:00 AM 2nd Sunday Roseburg 9:30 AM Abbys 1011 W. Central Sutherlin Zack Hoffman 401 Grape Ave. Ph: 541-430-3568 Winston, OR 97496 zhoffman3478@msn.com 4th Sunday Coos Bay 9:00 AM Kozy Kitchen Myrtle Point Chris & Eva Williams PH: 541-404-5286 721 7th St., Myrtle Point, OR 97458 cwilliams88ci@yahoo.com 3rd Thursday North Coast 11:30 AM Great Wall of China, Gearhart No host 2nd Saturday Seattle/ Puget Sound Area Denny s 132 128th St SW Everett, WA Irene Blanes 206-805-2122 8:00 AM Burns Jim & Zelly Campbell Ph: 541-573-7607 PO Box 1010, Hines, OR 97738 9:00 AM 2nd Saturday LA Grande 8:00 AM Denny s Exit 261 off I-84 in LA Grande No host 3rd Saturday Lebanon Korner Kitchen 940 Main St. Floyd McMillin Ph: 541-990-5304 PO Box 812, Lebanon, OR 97355 1mcmillin@rtinet.com 9:00 AM 3rd Saturday Vancouver 7:00 AM Paul's Restaurant, 1800 Broadway Street, Vancouver, Wa. No host Ben Altman Oregon State Rep 29515 SW Serenity Way, Apt D Wilsonville, OR 97070-9538 ben.altman47@gmail.com 541-993-9015 Sandy Neuburger Treasure - Pins & Patches 10048 SE Long Street Portland, OR 97266-3620 bubbasmom8@gmail.com 503-860-4486 Zack Hoffman South Regional Rep 401 SE Grape Ave. Winston, OR 97496-9545 Zhoffman3478@msn.com 541-679-7883 David Fitzgerald, Editor SparkPlugEditor@gmail.com 13
Oregon UMCI Newsletter Subscription and Registration Form Rider Birthdate Navigator Birthdate Address City State Zip Home Tel# Cell# Email: Membership Information Update (no charge) = X Newsletter Subscription, US Mail $15.00 (Annually) Club Donation (Thank You) TOTAL $ $ $ Date Make Checks payable to: Oregon UMCI Mail to: Sandy Neuburger, Treasurer 10048 SE Long Street Portland, OR 97266-3620 14
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