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LEGISLATIVE REPORT Our state seminar will have come and Even if your current legislator is not gone by the time you read this and I running again we need to make the best A.B.A.T.E. of ILLINOIS sure hope it was even bigger than the appearance to them for all their help last 2 years with more first timers and over the years and they can fill in their younger people/members. In attendance. replacements on what we can do for WASHINGTON TRIP them when they take office. What we Not much going on as sessions have not can do is to help get them elected and started as of this writing. “Never Cost the State Money”. All cur- I haven’t heard anything from the S O S rent legislators love that about us. April 24-30, 2016 office on possible language change on Many times former legislators go back mc definition. home and become county and/or munic- S O S has finally come out with their ipal officials and we need their help at AUTOCYCLE license plates and they times. Keeping them happy can go a firmly state AUTOCYCLE at the bot- long ways for our local successes. tom of it. There is no mistaking them Another thing to help draw more current for mc plates. legislators to our reception is with their As of Jan 1, 2016 AUTOCYCLES will own band scheduled to play, “The Boat have their own little box to check on Drink Caucus”. This is made up of State Illinois accident reports. Sen. Don Harmon (39th), and State Reps Chad Hayes (104th) and Mike Applications are accepted through March 2nd is our Legislative Day and Tryon (66th). They have 4 back-up the Illinois Primary Election is March players and their own sound and light- February 1, 2016 15. I believe we will have a bigger turn- ing man as well. I know you will enjoy out of legislators coming over for it as them and they won’t cost us a penny. there are a load of targeted races on both sides of the isle and they will be looking The D.C. Trip is April 24-30. If you are Join the 2016 A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Lobby Team in interested in going go to our State Web for their constituents. Washington, DC. Please be there at all costs as we need to Site and click on the links for the make a great showing and to be there questonaire and fill it out and send it in for those that support us. Each chapter to me. Visit our website at www.abate-il.org and click on the should have no less than 2 members for Elizabeth Winters and Rich Kinkade “Washington” link to learn more about the trip and each representative district. If you have have done a great job tweaking the web volunteers to go reach down in your site so this is all possible. Making the to download the application. pockets at you chapter meetings and if web site easier and more productive for each member donates a few dollars for us all has been Rich’s main focus since If you have any questions about the process, please he took over the position. their gas and some light lunch or even contact Bob Myers at 618.917.4919. help them with a night’s stay after the Pray for an early spring and I’ll see you reception we can achieve those #’s. on the road, Ride Safe If you have any issues with downloading the application, The State House Inn ph# is (217) 528- Bob 1500. We have a block of rooms set please contact Elizabeth Winters at 847.917.5798 aside, Just ask for the ABATE of Illi- or [email protected]. nois block of rooms. The rooms are for Mar 1st and March 2nd, 1 or both nights

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FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 3 STATE COORDINATOR ABATEPAC RIDE SMART PROGRAM Ryan Hubbard  Mike Fisher Chairman 22025 Allentown Rd 618-357-1399 C OFF ROAD ISSUES Tremont IL 61568 [email protected]  Contact Hunter John 309-267-0606 309-678-8613 [email protected]  Neal Toepfer Secretary/Treasurer [email protected] 815-297-5819 C ASST. STATE COORDINATOR [email protected] ABATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS Jim “Legs” Korte NORTHEAST REGION TRUSTEES: 15817 Old Trenton Rd ABATE of Illinois News is a monthly  Judy Kaenel 630 669 2588; Trenton IL 62293 [email protected] publication of; Ph: 618-973-9180 ABATE of Illinois, Inc. [email protected]  Roz Lange, 847 833 3554; 311 E Main St., Suite 418 OFFICE MANAGER [email protected] Galesburg, IL 61401 Ph: (309) 343-6588 Fax (309) 343-6387 Paula Ward  Mad Maxx, 630 220 8731; E-mail: [email protected]. 311 E Main St. #418 [email protected] Galesburg 61401 The paper is intended solely for informing its mem- Ph. 800-87-ABATE /309-343-6588  Amanda Gotte, 815 757 1410; bers of issues affecting motorcycling. All rights are reserved. ABATE of IL News will accept articles Fax: 309-343-6387 [email protected] pertaining to ABATE and motorcycling. NO letters [email protected] [email protected] containing personal attacks, profanities, or issues not SECRETARY  Patty Smith, 630 397 1385; related to motorcycling will be considered for publi- [email protected] cation. We cannot guarantee the publication of any Paulette Korte article received after the 2nd Saturday of the 15817 Old Trenton Rd  Patrick Jones 708-280-6053 month deadline. If you want your news on time, Trenton IL 62293 [email protected] then you must be on time. Ph. 618-980-5622 [email protected] NORTHWEST REGION TRUSTEES: Newsletter Coordinator Carla Enburg th TREASURER  Neal Toepfer 815 297 5819 3510 37 St [email protected] Moline IL 61265 Julie Bacon [email protected] 1894 Newcomer Dr. EAST CENTRAL REGION TRUSTEES: Galesburg 61401  Jeff Marsh, 217 620 0852; ADVERTISING Ph. 309-335-0036 [email protected] Paula Ward LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR 311 E Main St., #418  Galesburg, IL 61401 Bob Myers WEST CENTRAL REGION TRUSTEES: [email protected] 29197 Hilltop Ln.  "Hunter" John Harris, 309 678 8613; Jerseyville 62052 [email protected] FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MEMBERS Ph: 618-917-4919 [email protected]  Dave Krueger, 309 231 4179;

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FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 4 NORTHWEST REGION 23. 1. FREEPORT 3/1986 24. FREEBIRD 11/1993 2. TWIN RIVERS 4/1987 25. FREEDOM VALLEY 10/2001 SOUTHWEST REGION 3. BLACKHAWK 7/1987 26. TRI COUNTY 8/2004 47. PIASA-GATEWAY 10/1986 4. KISHWAUKEE VALLEY 8/1989 27. LOST CREEK 6/2006 48. SHOAL CREEK 4/1987 5. OPEN ROADS 1/1992 28. PATHFINDERS 2/2008 49. APPLE CREEK 3/1990 6. STARVED ROCK 10/1997 29. CROOKED CREEK 10/2010 50. BACKROADS 3/1990 7. THUNDER ROCK 2/2000 30. SPOON RIVER RIDERS (06/12) 8. BIG RIVER 6/2007 51. ST. CLAIR COUNTY 5/1991 52. BLACK DIAMOND 9/1994 NORTHEAST REGION EAST CENTRAL REGION 53. KASKASKIA VALLEY 4/2006 9. 1/1986 31. HEART OF ILLINOIS 6/1986 54. BEAUCOUP BOTTOMS 8/2007 10. NORTHERN ILLINOIS 10/1986 32. EASTERN ILLINOIS 11/1986 SOUTHEAST REGION 11. SOUTH SUBURBAN 10/1986 33. HEARTLAND 2/1987 55. SOUTHERN FREEDOM 12/1986 12. DUKANE 1/1987 34. LIBERTY 2/1987 56. CROSSROADS 1/1987 13. 35. OLD RIVER 2/1987 57. FREEDOM RIDERS 1/1987 14. SOUTHERN DUPAGE 12/1997 36. PRAIRIELAND 4/1987 58. CRAWFORD COUNTY 5/1987 15. RIVER VALLEY 2/1998 37. IRON RIDERS 5/1991 59. 16. WILL COUNTY 4/2003 38. MOVED TO SOUTHEAST REGION 60. 11/1987 17. WINDY CITY 4/2011 39. SALT CREEK 1/1993 61. FRANKLIN COUNTY 8/1992 40. MID-STATE 3/1993 WEST CENTRAL REGION 62. SHAWNEE HILLS 4/1993 41. HUBBARD TRAIL 4/1993 18. CENTRAL ILLINOIS 7/1985 63. UNION JACK 11/1994 42. FLATLANDERS 7/1994 19. LINCOLN LAND 10/1986 64. JASPER COUNTY 12/2000 43. CHILDREN OF THE CORN 8/1994 20. PEO-TAZ 10/1986 65. RICHLAND COUNTY 06/12 44. FREEDOM BY CHOICE 6/1999 21. GREAT RIVER 7/1987 38. HERITAGE TRAIL 10/1992 45. EMBARRAS VALLEY 2/2000 22. LAMOINE VALLEY 6/1988 46. STATE LINE RIDERS 12/2002

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NORTHEAST REGION SOUTHEAST REGION Dawn Winterfeldt Co-coordinators PO Box 573 Mick Eddington Aroma Park 60910 84 W North St 815-839-6318 New Minden IL 62263 [email protected] 618-478-2243 jeddington2000yahoo.com EAST CENTRAL REGION Scott Carter Bob Stout 1745 W Division 902 Oak St Decatur 62526 Marshall 62441 217-620-1707 217-841-7748 [email protected] robertstout@rlstout

WEST CENTRAL REGION NORTHWEST REGION Co-coordinators Sandy Murrell 1751 S Galena Ave #22 Freeport 61032 815-238-6262 [email protected] SOUTHWEST REGION Wayne Cornick Bud Lein 635 S Main St 2154 Rockwell Rd Trenton 62293 Aurora 60506 618-406-4271 815-378-2997 [email protected] [email protected]

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FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 5 worked on setting things up, tearing well as, contacts throughout the state for federal legislature, and many legislative them down, and preparing presentations you to contact with any questions or wins. As we move forward this year, Brothers and Sisters, for your enjoyment and learning. Thank requests for help. Your leadership and think about what you can do to better Another seminar has come and gone. I you to all involved for putting on such a dedication is appreciated. your chapter or the state organization. hope all who attended learned a lot and successful event. had a great time. If you have any feed- To all members, Thank You for being a Next up, is the annual Swap Meet on back that you did not provide at seminar, To all who have accepted officer posi- part of the cause. We are celebrating the February 21st in at the State Fairgrounds please forward your comments to our tions, either chapter or state, this year, I 30th Anniversary of ABATE of Illinois in the Orr Building. I hope to see you Assistant State Coordinator. I know Legs want to congratulate you and thank you this year. We have a lot of accomplish- there. put a lot of time and effort into planning for stepping up in the organization. I ments to be proud of over our 30-year the seminar, and I want to thank him for hope you were able to pick up the infor- history. Motorcyclists and new drivers Ride Smart – Ride Free, that. Additionally, many volunteers mation you needed while at seminar, as educated, connections in our state and J. Ryan Hubbard

learned a lot to take back to their Chap- ies available, along with long sleeved check in and when we disperse to visit ters and had a great time. I am still work- Legislative Day shirts available. I will our Legislators. I sure hope to see a large ing with folks on getting the online prod- have them at the February BOD meeting crowd the morning of March 2nd. Legis- ucts page updated and getting the prod- and at the A.B.A.T.E. Swap Meet in lative Day is one of our most important Hey Everyone, by the time the newsletter ucts order page in the newsletter current. Springfield on February 21st. I will also events. gets out the State Seminar will have al- This will take some time so please be have Legislative Day shirts available in ready come and gone. Hope everyone patient. I have zipped and pullover hood- the lobby of the State House Inn before Peace Tracey

Hello Pauli at the state office at 1-800- meet. All vendors and bike show partici- On another note, we are searching for every- 87ABATE to register for your booth. pants are required to stay until 3:30pm. someone to shadow us this year to be one, Those vendors that rent a booth at regular There will be drawings for door prizes willing to take on this office in the up- price at the swap meet get the same size throughout the day with concessions coming year. This can be an individual, Plans are coming together for the swap booth for half price at the state party in available. couple, team, or whatever it takes. By meet February 21st in the Orr Building at June. Vendors will be allowed to set up doing this, we hope to give the individu- the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Spring- from 2pm till 7pm Saturday February Legislative day is March 2nd, please put al/individuals an opportunity to see what field. We have several vendors lined up 20th and from 7am till 9:30am Sunday this on your calendar and plan to attend. this office encompasses. If you or some- but we still have plenty of room for more. morning. This year the entrance fee for We would like to see all chapters repre- one you know is interested, please con- A 10’X 10’ booth is $50.00 and tables are the bike show has been reduced from $20 sented. tact us as soon as possible. free as long as they last. Please contact to $10 and admits 1 person into the swap

Hi folks,

Things may look spaced out a bit different this month. I had to fit the voters guide in. It is in the center of the pa- per so that you can easily remove the pages and take with you when you vote.

If you like chili or like to shoot pool with a broomstick then you are in luck. Read thru all the articles for information on these evets . Sev- eral chapters are having chili cook-offs and broomstick pool tournaments in February and March. If I noticed it in your article I put it on the calendar.

Review the calendar closely for your chapter meeting dates. I collected forms at the last BOD meeting that the State Board Reps completed with chapter meeting dates. If your meeting date is not listed then I did not get the form back. I can send it to you be email if you want to complete it. Let me know by email.

I hope I had a chance to visit with you at the seminar. Maybe I will see you at the Swap Meet on the 21st.

Take care,

CJ

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank You Starved Rock Chapter for your $55 dona- tion to Safety & Education and $100 donation to the Me- morial Fund.

Thank You Freedom Valley Chapter for your $162 dona- tion to ABATE.

Thank You Freeport Chapter for your donations to: Leg- islative day $100, MRF (AF) $100, Memorial Fund $100, and Ride Smart $100.

Thank You Lincoln Land Chapter for your donations: Legislative Day $200, DC Trips $200 and ABATE $1500.

Thank You Lamoine Valley Chapter for your $500 do- nation to ABATE.

Thank You Backroads Chapter for your donations: Me- morial Fund $100, ABATE $200, DCTrips $100 and Safety & Ed. $100.

FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 6 they had to Q: A friend of mine at work was going make verbatim north on Route 57 from Kankakee, IL. transcripts of Right before the Manteno exit, a State A: Anybody who's ever heard me speak the board meet- trooper had someone pulled over. My at one of the state seminars knows that I ings, but others friend didn't change lanes when approach- think everybody should have a will. They say they only ing the trooper. All of a sudden, the troop- don't have to be complex, and they don't have to reflect er pulled out right in front of him and have to be expensive. And remember, we the actions of gave him a citation for violating the do wills for ABATE members for free! the board. "Scott's Law." What is this law, and is When you are ready to make a will, there there any defense? A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois are several things you will need to think MARVELS OF MARVEL MYSTERY Member (Also remember last month’s about such as: OIL - A SECRET MUST FOR MO- article about a similar situation involving A: First, look to your bylaws for guid- TORCYCLE WINTER STORAGE David Hendy, long time ABATE of Illi- ance. Often times, the bylaws will specify - Who should receive my property? nois member.) When it gets so cold out you know you what type of minutes to use. If you have a - Who should take care of my minor will not be riding for a few weeks, stop by choice, there are two choices a board sec- children? an auto parts store or a Walmart and get a retary can make regarding minutes. They quart can of Marvel Mystery Oil. Pour can either record every word, or record A: The law definitely exists, and can be - Do I need to create a trust for my almost the whole can in the gas tank (save summaries of the conversations. Each has found for Illinois at 625 ILCS 5/11-907. spouse or minor children? about 4-6 tablespoons for later), and then its benefits and drawbacks. Other states have similar provisions fill the tank up completely with fuel. The (Indiana at IC 9-21-8-35 and Ohio at ORC - Do I want to make any charitable Marvel Mystery Oil will act as an upper Robert’s Rules generally favors a show- 4511.213). The Illinois statute requires gifts? cylinder lubricant. (This stuff has been all, tell-all approach to Board Minutes. that: around since the 30s, and I still don’t Certainly that makes life easy when all - Should my life insurance go to a know how it works. Air cooled air plane that is done is to record exactly every trustee or directly to the benefi- engines love the stuff. And we all know comment and then show the struck lan- ciaries? (c) Upon approaching a stationary that the airplane guys got the idea for guage that is not part of the approved authorized emergency vehicle, when the - Who do I want to administer my aircraft engines from us motorcycle guys. minutes. Only Board members should be authorized emergency vehicle is giving a will? If you want to unstick some valves or lu- privy to the "draft minutes" and then when signal by displaying alternately flashing bricate sticking valves, this stuff works the "draft minutes are approved" those red, red and white, blue, or red and blue - What about taxes? like magic. Paul Romine, the guy who minutes are published and made available lights or amber or yellow warning lights, a remanufactured Ford engines for Ford in to the members. These rules regarding If you already have a will, you should person who drives an approaching vehicle the midwest and a NHRA Champion, minutes are simple and easy to enforce. review it to make sure it is up to date and shall: swears by the stuff, and that’s enough for However, these kinds of recordings may reflects changes in your marital status or chill candid ramblings that would be inap- me. -Rod) proceeding with due caution, yield changes in the beneficiaries you named. propriate for publication – even if shown the right-of-way by making a Remember that 4-6 tablespoons of Marvel as stricken – and may contain legal issues And by the way, there are several require- lane change into a lane not adja- Mystery Oil we held in reserve? Now that need to be protected. For example, ments that have to be met to ensure that cent to that of the authorized comes the time to use it. Pull the spark what if libel, slander or politically sensi- the will is valid. In general, the will has to emergency vehicle, if possible plugs out of the engine, pour a tablespoon tive remarks, etc. are recorded with no be made by someone over 18 and of with due regard to safety and of Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, way to edit or redact the comments? sound mind and memory. Also, it must be traffic conditions, if on a high- and turn the engine over by hand several Those type of comments could come back in writing, signed by the maker, and wit- way having at least 4 lanes with revolutions in order to spread the Marvel to haunt the organization in the future or nessed (with signatures) of two disinter- not less than 2 lanes proceeding Mystery Oil around the cylinder walls. cause divisions within the organizations. ested persons (not anyone who would in the same direction as the ap- Reinstall the spark plugs. Simple steps benefit from or is named in the will). Up- proaching vehicle; or like these will keep your bike ready for The summary approach also has consider- on the death of the person who made the ations which recommend it. It allows this spring and many more to come! Espe- proceeding with due caution, reduce will, the court will make sure it is valid brutally honest exchanges between board cially if you own a shovel. the speed of the vehicle, main- and provide appropriate orders to insure members, – even inappropriate exchanges taining a safe speed for road con- the will’s instructions are carried out. – without chilling what some folks really ditions, if changing lanes would ABATE LEGAL ON FACEBOOK think. It makes the lawyers sleep better If you don't have a will, or want to make be impossible or unsafe. without worrying about libel and slander changes to your will, call ABATE Legal ABATE Legal is getting with the times as suits. It allows ABATE to put its best . . . at 1-800-25-RIDER or submit via the we recently set up a Facebook page. foot forward in the final minutes as ap- ABATE Legal website, abatelegal.com. Come find us and get registered in our gas proved by the Board. Since we as an or- card giveaway this month! We will be ganization are somewhat political this Ride Safe & Free, Rod Taylor giving away two $25 gas cards, and all may be the best choice, unless we want to (d) A person who violates subsection (c) ABATE Legal Services you have to do to get registered in the run the risk of causing divisions within of this Section commits a business offense abatelegal.com drawing is “Like” our ABATE Legal the organization. punishable by a fine of not less than $100 page. Don’t worry, we will also submit or more than $10,000. (emphasis added) All questions from ABATE members are an entry for anyone who was on the ball Because the summary approach does not The statute is less than clear as to answered confidentially unless otherwise and liked us before this promotion. Also, record perfectly the words and expres- when a motorist is required to move over. authorized and only after the matter is please feel free to share any motorcycle sions involved during a board meeting, It is clear that the statute requires that a concluded, except when authorization for articles, videos, etc. you think we should board members can be accused of inap- motorist either change lanes or slow publication anonymously or otherwise is take a look at. Thanks and good luck in propriate editing. In other words, the down. It's still up to the officer to decide given for pending matters. Remember, the drawing. Board is reserving the right to "clean up" irrelevant comments that may or may not if the motorist exercised "due caution," injured ABATE members pay only 28 be appropriate. It then becomes important but the police officer is only one-half of ½% of total recovery and expenses as for the secretary to be judicious in decid- the story. The charged person may have approved by client, consistent with and MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ing how the board discussions are to be believed that a lane change was unsafe. A conforming to applicable state law. Else- MINUTES summarized. judge or jury would be the final word. where, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your recovery. ABATE members

(We have had a series of questions about In general, given the sue-everybody men- are not charged for recovery of damage to minutes of board meetings. What follows tality that seems to be running amok these WHERE THERE'S A WAY, THERE your motorcycle, and have access to a 24- is a discussion of the issues confronted by days, it may be that adopting summary SHOULD BE A WILL hour toll-free telephone number. Call us at boards and board secretaries. Let us have minutes may afford the best for ABATE 1-(800)-25-RIDER. Questions? Submit your comments and feedback. -Rod) boards and their members. Q: I want to do my will, but I'm not them to: [email protected] © Q: Our local ABATE chapter has had sure what I should put in it or what I need 2016 some discussion recently over how we to consider when I'm doing my will. COPS AND THE ROAD should take minutes. Someone told me ABATE of Indiana Member.

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By-Law Proposal All members of the corporation shall be of 3 to inform them of what actions we are in- classifications: volved in politically but also bring much need- I would like to submit a change to the By- ed revenue into A.B.A.T.E. Of Illinois. Be Laws of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Inc. I think a 1. That of individual members sending then several copies of our newsletter change to Article 2—Section 1 on Member- who vote at the chapter level. we will increase the possibility of these groups ship of the Corporations would be beneficial to 2. Those who vote at the Board of Direc- participating in our chapter activities. We can our organization. tors meetings as the state representative of that also claim more influences and supporters to Section 1. Classes of Members chapter. Only the chapter representatives shall politicians as we add the membership numbers vote at the Board of Directors meetings. from these other organizations to our voting All members of the corporation shall be of two blocks. If the Board of Directors sets the an- (2) classifications, That of individual members 3. A nonvoting, sustaining members, that nual dues from these sustaining members at who vote at the chapter level and those who can be either an individual or a group. $100, with only 100 memberships we will vote at the Board of Directors meetings as the have added $10,000 to our budget annually. The rational for this By-Law change is that by state representative of that chapter. Only the There are well more than 100 groups that may offering a sustaining membership we will be chapter representatives shall vote at the Board able to spread or message and influence overs be interested in the form of membership. of Directors meetings. a wider portion of the motorcycling communi- Submitted by Mick Eddington The change in the By-Law that I am proposing ty. By offering the Fraternal riding organiza- is that there be three classifications of mem- tions, riding clubs, off road riding groups and bers of the corporations and read as such. motorcycle clubs the chance to be a part of our organization not only will we open an avenue

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Purpose: Meet your legislators and other elected officials. Explain motorcycling issues to our representatives. Learn the legislative process.

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REGION COORDINATOR to you already, we will be contacting you help them in any way that we can. ing with Bud and I hope we can serve REPORT soon. our region well. Some of you know who we are and some Greetings from your new N.W. Region We want the people of our region know of you don’t. A little about Bud: Co-coordinators Sandy Murrell and Bud we are available to them if they need us. A little about Sandy: I have been a member since 1989 first Lein. We are excited about this new jour- Sandy’s contact info is: 815-291-7956 with DuKane than with Open Roads. I ney and our goal is to give 100% of our- or email at [email protected] I live in Freeport, IL and belong to the was like most of you just watching selves and do the best that we can. Freeport Chapter and have been a mem- from the wings. I made a few life Bud’s contact info is: 815-378-2997 or ber since 2010 and have served as their Our goals are to come to each chapters changes and decided to get more in- email at [email protected] treasurer since 2013. I have been a BOD meeting at least twice a year and to par- volved and got elected as V.P. in rep for my chapter for the past 2 years ticipate in your events as much as we can. Open Roads, a position I still hold. I February 6, 2016 at the VFW in Dixon, and was voted as Member of The Year We strongly feel that each chapter should saw first-hand how hard our officers IL is the NW Region Chili Cookoff. We 2014 by my chapter, which is a great support each other and we encourage you worked for you and when the position are in need of people to help work this honor to receive. After attending the to attend other chapter events, and yes, for NW Region Coordinator was open event. It can’t happen unless you step up. BOD meetings for the past 2 years and their chapter meetings as well. This is a I felt I could do more. I look forward Watch for an email from us on signing up getting better educated about ABATE, I good way to meet new people, talk with to working with Sandy in that position for different spots. We need head judges, wanted to get more involved. After them and maybe you will come away and also look forward to meeting each mild chili judges, hot chili judges, people thinking pretty heavily about the NW with some good ideas from them. We all chapter, maybe you can teach an old to work the front door, bake sale, 50/50 Region Coordinator position and talking know our state membership is down. dog new tricks! and the silent auction. Anybody willing quite intently with “Cleaver” who was What are each of you doing to promote to help set up is appreciated too. our region coordinator at the time, I de- Sandy Murrell NW Region Co- A.B.A.T.E. when you talk to them and cided to run for it. Luck has it, our region coordinator-Freeport Chapter get them interested in joining our organi- On Sunday, January 1, 2016 we attended has 2 coordinators. We both feel we have zation? This is where a better communi- the Big River Chapter ABATE meeting a lot to offer and plan on doing the best Bud Lein NW Region Co-coordinator cation between chapters come into play. at the VFW in Savanna, IL. Big River we can and look forward to working to- -Open Roads Chapter Go to another chaper meeting and talk was struggling to retain membership and gether. On a personal note, I with them, find out what they are doing. the chapter was to the point that they have two daughters- Melissa, Maybe what works for them will work might fold and no longer be a chapter. her oldest, lives in Machesney for you. They reached out to their members via Park, IL and Sarah, her young- mail/email to have them attend this meet- est and her husband live in One of our “projects” is to have a calen- ing to determine their fate. We are excit- Muscatine, IA. One exciting dar with each of the chapter events that is ed to inform you that they voted to event Iam looking forwards to going on for that month in each monthly remain a chapter. They voted for their in 2016 is that I am going to a state paper. We will need a contact per- officers at this meeting and will continue first time grandma in July of son from each chapter that we can contact to move forward. We have committed to to get this info from. If we haven’t talked 2016. I look forward to work-

Secretary: Suzan Eckberg that wish to be listed on the “ Downed House Inn in Springfield starting at 9 Treasurer: Doc Farrell Rider ” road service booklet for ABATE. a.m. Come – Be Seen – Make a Dif- Legislative: Odie Freidrichs Alt: Kat We wish to thank Kevin B., Fred M., ference Welcome to February! January threw us Conner John Smith, and Denver R. for your will- Help is needed to help sell ABATE all sorts of weather to deal with. Maybe it Membership: Laurie Albini ingness to come to the aid of your fellow Bike Raffle tickets and to promote will be a bit more normal this month. Safety & Ed.: Mike Wolber riders who have had a breakdown. ABATE at the Chicago Bike Show at the Guess we’ll just wait and see. Products: Kat Conner We will once again join with IDOT to Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Our December meeting/Christmas potluck Newsletter: Jennifer Baumgartner help promote Motorcycle Awareness, by Rosemont, Il. on Feb. 12th – 14th. Contact was held at Dave & Kats’ in Ohio on the Public Relations: Monica Albini washing windshields on I - 80 on the pro- Denny or Roz Lange for available times at 13th with 22 members attending. It was a Activities: Becky Roush jected date of May 15th. More infor- [email protected] or 847-833-3554. rainy day with spurts of downpours. We Sergeant at Arms: Scottie Lathrop mation to follow as details are finalized. Continue to sell your ABATE state Bike all enjoyed Christmas cheer and great Laurie reported that we have 104 mem- The 10th annual Chili Shootout will be Raffle tickets and also the State Cash Raf- food! Thanks to Dave & Kat for hosting bers. Mike has taught 149 students at 3 February 6th at the Dixon VFW. Needed: fle tickets. again this year. The meeting was called to schools. Kat has ABATE caps for sale for Your great chili, baked goodies for the Upcoming Events: Northwest Region order and the October minutes were read $15 and also the “distress” bandannas. bake sale, auction items for the silent auc- Chili Shootout Feb. 6th Dixon VFW and approved. We voted to donate items Our chapter has “cash raffle” tickets for tion. All proceeds go to ABATE of Illi- Twin Rivers Chapter Meeting: Feb. 21st for the ABATEPAC & FEDPAC auctions sale at $1 ea. or 6 for $5 to help fund our nois STATE-PAC. Come and enjoy the Alexander Park Tavern 1p.m. Princeton that will be held Friday and Saturday 30th anniversary party in 2017. The dona- good variety of chilies, buy some goodies Legislative Day: Wed. March 2nd 9a.m. nights at the State Seminar. We also voted tion drawing was won by Pam Rossler and for your sweetie, and conversation with Springfield to once again donate $250 to the hospitali- she donated it back to our anniversary friends – old and new, and help support I will report on happenings at the State ty room at the seminar, and also to be a fund. Thank you Pam! ABATE at the same time! Seminar and the Chili Shootout in the next Gold Sponsor of the seminar. Our Elec- We voted to donate $100 to have our State News: A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Legis- newsletter. tion of Officers was held as follows: chapter name listed on the State Bike Raf- lative Day is Wed. March 2nd at the State President: Kevin Baumgartner fle Trailer. We have 4 of our members Ride Free, Jennifer Vice President: John Eckberg

mark your calendars now for the pool tion with presentations at the State Semi- Steve Gaw, Belinda Lein, Linda Oleson, tournament - prizes, $$, socializing, fun, nar. Speaking of money…Mr. Chris Rob- and Bill Kolb. The New and sharing your expertise. Chili cook-off erts won a free membership with Open Year is upon us and here’s hoping that we is from noon to 3 pm. Other chapters are Roads by participating in meetings and all can ride more in 2016. As we all start invited to join us as we challenge you for events during the past year. Congrats. another new year, let’s keep in mind what the best chili around. Have your chili at we stand for in ABATE - know your the Legion by noon so everyone can sam- Upcoming events will include Motorcycle rights, educate yourselves so you can edu- ple it. Winners will be announced at 3 Awareness Month, windshield washing, cate others, sign up those new members pm. Sounds like a full day planned for bike shows, participation with “Turn Back just waiting to be asked. YOU. Let’s join together and show our Time” weekend in Sycamore in July. communities that ABATE is alive and Open Roads Chapter members have many strong. Check our Facebook page at Open Roads events planned for 2016 - pool tourna- ABATE for more details, other events, ment, chili cook-off, book run, windshield Book Run - A book run is in the works and to share comments. Call Cliff (630) washing, motorcycle awareness events, for the upcoming season. Chapter mem- 546-7519, Patti (815) 498-6025, or Nancy bike safety programs, bike shows, and bers - Sharyl Mataya, Steve Gaw, Bill (630) 742-4016 if you have questions or much more. Kolb, Belinda Lein, Todd Glover, and suggestions. Linda Oleson - are working hard on coor- EVENTS: dinating a run to share with all ABATE Submitted by Linda Oleson, Public Rela- Christmas Party - Our Christmas Party chapters. They are excited in bringing tions Director was Saturday, January 9, at the Plano enthusiasm and excitement to members as American Legion (510 E. Dearborn Street this is a way to network with other chap- Pictures: in Plano). The chapter provided the meat ters, organizations, and communities and and table service with members bringing a to get members riding. The run will have A certificate of appreciation was present- dish to share. Many members came out, approximately 50 stops which include met new officers, shared delicious food, bike dealers, places of interest, and bar/ ed by Nancy Glover (Open Roads Chapter good friends, and holiday cheer. grills from the area from I80 to the Wis- Safety and Education Chairperson) to consin border and Route 47 to the Missis- Lynn Hoffman, co-owner of Black Magic Membership Meeting - Next member- sippi River (there will be a few stops out Custom, for all their support to Open ship meeting is Saturday, February 27, 6 of this area). Dates are from April 1 Roads Safety and Education. pm, Plano American Legion. Time for through September 30 with a post party at cabin fever so come to the meeting and the Plano American Legion on October 1. Open Roads Chapter President, Cliff Ole- have a great night out. Points for each stop will be determined at son, with two of the newest members, the party and cash prizes will be awarded. Tricia and Dave Mozingo from Sandwich. Chili Cook-off and Pool Tournament - Books will cost $10 each. Saturday, February 27, at Plano American 2016 Book Run committee from Open Legion. Pool Tournament begins at noon Open Roads proudly donated to the State Roads ABATE Chapter - Todd Glover, to when we are done. Pool players - PAC, Fed PAC, and to Safety and Educa-

FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 11 mount Catering Hall at 2411 Saint Vin- ("Contributions are only being sought cent Ave in LaSalle. Cocktail hour was from members of ABATE of Illinois With a from 5-6PM. Dinner was from 6-7PM. and are not tax deductible.") heavy heart we had to say good bye to two We had a Family style chicken buffet with ABATE of Illinois members. ABATE of members contributing desserts and appe- Monthly Meeting Sunday March 6th: Illinois has lost someone special. The tizers. Music was from 7-11PM featuring Begins at 1PM at JDs 3 in Magnolia, West Central Region Coordinator Kevin Joe Ott’s band, Southern Breeze! I will Illinois. More info to follow. Food will “Cap” Goudschaal passed away unexpect- report more in the next newsletter since be available at JDs 3 edly December 24th. Condolences to Ro- this was due the same day of our party! sie and all of Cap’s family. March Comedy Night?? No date yet Report on the ABATE of Illinois State but Linda is working on a night for Starved Rock ABATE lost a member as Seminar: January 15th&16th, 2016 will Comedy at the Super Bowl in Peru! well. Tom Chiado passed away suddenly also be in next month’s newsletter! on January 7th. Condolences to Tom’s Nora Kleckner Fiancé, Kim Thomas (a Starved Rock Report on Monthly Meeting/Bowling Par- PR Officer-Starved Rock Chapter ABATE member) and to his son Zach. ty Sunday January 31st: Ladd Lanes in And below is the Starved Rock Chapter Ladd Illinois will be in March Newsletter! The new 76th District State Representa- Christmas Party on Jan. 9, 2016 had 97 Ride on Brothers! tive and the newest member of Starved people in attendance! Upcoming Starved Rock Chapter Rock ABATE, ., above Starved Rock Chapter would like to wel- Events come our newest member and the new 76th District State Representative Andy NW Region 10th Annual Chili Skoog of LaSalle. Shootout: Saturday February 6th 3PM to 8PM with the last chili in Remember the address for the Starved at 4:00 PM. Judging will start at 4:15 Rock Chapter website is: - 4:30 PM, People's choice judging starvedrockchapterabateofil.org there is a starting at 5:30 PM get a tickets with link on the ABATE of Illinois website paid entry. VFW Post 540 1560 which is: abate-il.org Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL. 61021 Donation: $5.00 Per Person, No cost to enter your great chili!! You may also follow Starved Rock Trophies for first three places! & ABATE on Facebook! People's Choice!! Bake Sale. Bring your favorite goodies, Individually What Starved Rock Chapter has been up Wrapped Cookies, Brownies, Whole to: Pies, Breads and Cakes. Silent Auc- tion from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. ALL We had our Chapter Christmas Party on PROCEEDS GO TO ABATE OF Saturday January 9, 2016 at the Para- ILLINOIS STATE-PAC.

A.B.A.T.E. membership card at Bombfire We had our elections, and it went as fol- Our Chili cook-off, and broomstick pool Pizza in Sabula, Ia. you will get a dis- lows: Jim (Ozzie) Rathburn is our new tournament will be on February 13th, at count. president; Mike McCunn is our new vice Johnnies Tap in Fulton, Il.. The cook-off Supporting businesses; Eastland Motor- Our January meeting was called to order president; Angel Miller is our new secre- will start at 11:00, and the pool tourna- sports in Lanark, Il.; Terry's Cycles in at 12:30, on Sunday the 3rd, at the Savan- tary; Alisha Moore is our new Treasurer, ment will begin at 12:00. Miles, Ia.; Green's Tap in Savanna, Il.; na VFW. and Membership person; Shawn Keane is Our next meeting will be Sunday, Febru- Johnnies Tap in Fulton Il.; Sandburr Run We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, our new legislative coordinator; Steve ary, 3rd, at the Savanna VFW. in Thomson, Il.; Henry's Double K in Mt. followed by a moment of silence for our Bailey is our new Safety & education rep- A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa, District 21's Chili Carroll, Il.; Bull Dogs in Erie, Il.; Checo's fallen members. We had 34 members and resentative; Nick Promenschenkel is still cook-off will be March, 19th, at Shaggy's in Stockton, Il.; and if you show your guests in attendance. our events coordinator. in Goose Lake Ia.

Meeting dates for 2016 as follows, 2nd Sunday of each month at 1:30 P..M. February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, Sep- Hello Blackhawk this is Brian Enburg tember 11, October 9, November 13 and returning as your president for 2016 year. December 11. First off I would like to thank the 2015 board for continuing on the fight for your I should have the events calendar in the rights this past year. March state Newspaper with all events listed with times and starting points. Now down to business, we have assem- bled a very strong board this year to Our webmaster Doc Jenkins has fired up work for you and to continue to protect a new web site that is very slick, go to your rights as a motorcycle rider and www. http://www.abate-il.org and select ABATE member. We are in an election chapter on the left hand side, then select year so we will have our work cut out for Blackhawk. On the Blackhawk web site us getting the correct folks elected. You you will find what ABATE is about, may get asked or called to help out with ABATE action page, your events, the campaign handouts or supporting candi- officers working for you this year, meet- dates that vote motorcycles. We hope ing times, volunteer schedule, etc. please you get involved. take the time to check this out.

To keep you up to date on our meetings As I close this short first article, remem- and times I have listed them for the entire ber we are working for you to help in year here. We will continue to meet making the motorcycle environment are where we have for the past 7 years. The more rewarding experience for you. name has recently changed, but the loca- See you all down the road, tion has not. The Former PK Dugan’s is now the Red Angus Bar and Grill, 1443 Brian Enburg 1st Street Silvis, right on the Silvis bor- [email protected] E-mail der and across from Green Chevrolet. Cell #309-738-1769

as treasurer, Christine Rohrer, secretary and Bob Borgen with safety and education December and Kay Elshoff continuing with our 5th, our president Bob Carroll and his wife webpage. The other positions? This chapter Jutti hosted our annual Christmas party. As couldn't keep going without these two la- always a good time was had by all. We dies, Tracy Borgen and Christine Rohrer. also had our chapter meeting before the Along with being our secretary and treasur- festivities. Elections were held and Bob er, they do membership, newsletter, prod- Carroll stayed on as President, with Steve ucts and Christine is our Sgt at Arms! Anderson stepping down and Scott Rohrer Wow, makes me tired just thinking of all coming on board as Vice President. Barb the time, attention and dedication to our Koeller (that's me) is now our Public Rela- chapter. Thank you both so much. tions person as well as taking on the news- letter. Tracy Borgen stayed in her position Continued on page 15………

FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 12 58TH SENATE (i) A 2016 VOTER’S GUIDE SHEILA SIMON c 29TH REPRESENTATIVE 59TH SENATE THADDEUS JONES (i) A- All candidates have been graded on a scale A+ to F; NR GARY FORBY (i) A+ WILBUR TILLMAN c- means Not Rated; Those graded on survey alone are in KENNETH WILLIAMS a lower case letters a to f. (i) means incumbant; Names in ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE bold print on contested races are endorsed by ABATE DEMOCRATIC 30TH REPRESENTATIVE PAC. WILLIAM DAVIS (i) A- 1ST REPRESENTATIVE ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE DANIEL BURKE (i) A 31ST REPRESENTATIVE MARY FLOWERS (i) B COMPTROLLER 2ND REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC ALEXANDER ACEVEDO a 32ND REPRESENTATIVE SUSANA MENDOZA A NR ANDRE THAPEDI (i) A- BENNY WONG NR 33RD REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC 3RD REPRESENTATIVE MARCUS EVANS JR. (i) A LUIS ARROYO (i) B+ st MARCEL BRIGHT NR 1 SENATE JOAQUIN VAZQUEZ NR ANTONIO MUNOZ (i) A+ 34TH REPRESENTATIVE 4TH REPRESENTATIVE ND ELGIE SIMS JR. (i) B 2 SENATE (i) A ANGELICA ALFARO NR ROBERT ZWOLINSKI NR 35TH REPRESENTATIVE OMAR AQUINO NR FRANCES HURLEY (i) A WILLIAM DELGADO A 5TH REPRESENTATIVE KENNETH DUNKIN (i) A TH TH 36 REPRESENTATIVE 4 SENATE ANDRE SMITH NR KELLY BURKE (i) A KIMBERLY LIGHTFORD (i) C- JULIANA STRATTON NR TH TH 38 REPRESENTATIVE 5 SENATE 6TH REPRESENTATIVE AL RILEY (i) A ROBERT FIORETTI b- NR PATRICIA VAN PELT (i) C EDDIE JOHNSON NR 39TH REPRESENTATIVE

TH GENITA ROBINSON NR (i) C 7 SENATE DARRYL SMITH NR HEATHER STERNS (i) D KENYATTA NICOLE VAUGH NR 40TH REPRESENTATIVE JAIME ANDRADE JR. (i) A TH 8 SENATE 7TH REPRESENTATIVE HARISH PATEL NR IRA SILVERSTEIN (i) C- CHRIS HARRIS c 42ND REPRESENTATIVE TH EMANUEL “CHRIS” WELCH (i) A 10 SENATE KATHLEEN CARRIER NR JOHN MONROE (i) A 8TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) B+ 43RD REPRESENTATIVE TH 13 SENATE (i) A KWAME RAOUL (i) D 9TH REPRESENTATIVE ARTHUR TURNER (i) A 44TH REPRESENTATIVE TH 14 SENATE (i) A- EMIL JONES III (i) B 10TH REPRESENTATIVE MELISSA CONYEARS NR 45TH REPRESENTATIVE ND 16 SENATE CYNTHIA BORBAS NR JACQUELINE COLLINS (i) D 11TH REPRESENTATIVE ANN WILLIAMS (i) C 46TH REPRESENTATIVE TH 17 SENATE DEBORAH CONROY (i) A- DONNE TROTTER (i) B 12TH REPRESENTATIVE SARA FEIGENHOLTZ (i) C 55TH REPRESENTATIVE TH 19 SENATE MARTIN J. MOYLAN (i) A MICHAEL HASTINGS (i) A 13TH REPRESENTATIVE McSTEPHEN SOLOMON c- GREGORY HARRIS (i) C+ 56TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) B TH 20 SENATE 14TH REPRESENTATIVE IRIS MARTINEZ (i) B+ (i) C 57TH REPRESENTATIVE ELAINE NEKRITZ (i) B ND 22 SENATE 15TH REPRESENTATIVE STEVE CARAMELLI c- JOHN D’AMICO (i) A 58TH REPRESENTATIVE CRISTINA CASTRO c JAC CHARLIER NR (i) C

23RD SENATE 16TH REPRESENTATIVE 59TH REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS CULLERTON (i) A (i) A- (i) A

25TH SENATE 17TH REPRESENTATIVE 60TH REPRESENTATIVE CORINNE PIEROG b+ LAURA FINE (i) C+ (i) B

28TH SENATE 18TH REPRESENTATIVE 61ST REPRESENTATIVE LAURA MURPHY (i) NR (i) C NICK CIKO b+

29TH SENATE 19TH REPRESENTATIVE 62ND REPRESENTATIVE JULIE MORRISON (i) D ROBERT MARTWICK JR. (i) A (i) A

31ST SENATE 20TH REPRESENTATIVE 63RD REPRESENTATIVE MELINDA BUSH (i) A MERRY MARWIG NR JACK FRANKS (i) A

34TH SENATE 21ST REPRESENTATIVE 66TH REPRESENTATIVE STEVE STADELMAN (i) B SILVANA TABARES (i) B NANCY ZETTLER NR

37TH SENATE 22ND REPRESENTATIVE 67TH REPRESENTATIVE CHUCK WEAVER (i) A MICHAEL MADIGAN (i) A WLADIMIRO AGUIRRE NR JOE BARBOZA NR LISA JACKSON NR 38TH SENATE JASON GONZALES NR (i) C CHRISTINE BENSON a GRASIELA RODRIGUEZ NR 68TH REPRESENTATIVE 40TH SENATE TRICIA SWEENEY NR TOI HUTCHINSON (i) A 23RD REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL ZALEWSKI (i) A 69TH REPRESENTATIVE 43RD SENATE ANGELIQUE BODINE NR PAT McGUIRE (i) A 24TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) B+ 71ST REPRESENTATIVE 46TH SENATE (i) A DAVE KOEHLER (i) A 25TH REPRESENTATIVE BARBARA FLYNN CURRIE (i) D- 72ND REPRESENTATIVE 49TH SENATE GLEN EVANS NR JENNIFER BERTINO TARRANT (i) A 26TH REPRESENTATIVE NR (i) B- KATELYN HOTLE c- JHATAYN “JAY” TRAVIS NR JEFFREY JACOBS b 52ND SENATE SCOTT BENNETT (i) A 27TH REPRESENTATIVE MONIQUE DAVIS (i) A- (Continued on Page 13) 56TH SENATE WILLIAM HAINE (i) A+ 28TH REPRESENTATIVE

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Thunder Rock, continued from page 11… er chapters have ever done anything like this, I would appreciate hearing from you. We have an idea and the board has agreed, on a survey for all our members. We have started our new year of cities We currently have around 89 members and towns books. Maybe announcing the and would really like to talk with them places we will be visiting will prompt and get their input on getting more partic- some to come on the rides just to fill the ipation in meetings and activities. I am books! Looks like we will be having sev- limiting the questions to basically yes or eral members going to the state seminar no with only 10 questions. I will ask for this year. I hear it's a good time, maybe any comments and or criticism from the have to jump into that too! membership to find out what activities and direction they would like to see Thun- Here is to all of us having a very Happy der Rock take. Some suggestions have New Year and many many safe rides in already come up about having more fami- the coming year!! ly outings, such as picnics and more desti- Barb nation rides vs just poker runs. If any oth-

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FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 16 go outside. Pick up your tickets at the other great place to stop and visit! We are planning some great events that next meeting or from Harlem Addison Chicago Motorcycle Guide: is all new you do not want to miss! I hope everyone had a happy new Auto. Let’s make this party better than thanks to our chapter member Skip Rob- Meeting Dates: year. I’m still amazed that our winter, so any other Chili Party. inson. He’s worked hard to get it back up 2016 Meetings far, has been fairly quiet. Lets hope it Elections were held and we are and running. You can add your chapter February 17 March 16 stays that way! retaining the same board. Apparently parties/runs at April 20 May 18 Here is the information for the Chili you like us!!! Well, we love ABATE www.chicagomotorcycleguide.com or June 15 July 20 Party! Let’s get the word out about the and our chapter members! email Skip at [email protected]. August 17 September21 change of venue! 8601 Fullerton Bring your club event flyers to the Our lovely Safety and Ed director October 19 November 16 Ave River Grove, Illinois 60171 on meetings. Pass them around! Make sure needs volunteers to help out at the December 21 FEBRUARY 14, 2016 from you get a copy to me so that I can add it schools. Please contact Diane for dates Membership Meetings are on the 3:00pm to 10:00pm the news article. I need a 3 month ad- and schools! third Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm We will have the outside also vance notice. Check the website, at The Brewery at 3848 North Harlem where we will probably have the fire pit Stop in and what some of the clubs www.chicagoabate.com, or come to the Ave, Chicago. going for everyone to stay warm if they are doing. MOB usually has something meetings to get the information early. Debbe “Moon” KuppinJ going on Friday nights. LAMAS is an- ([email protected])

January 8, 9 and 10 at Pheasant Run Re- and swap meet, with cash prizes and tro- June 5th Topless Tour as well as provid- sort in Saint Charles. A little history: phies. Some of the things that took place ing information as to what ABATE is all The Chicago Motorcycle Show started in were: Motorcycle Stunt Show, Freak about. We are still looking into plans for our the late 60's or early 70’s by a motorcy- Show, Burlesque Show, Comedy Show, Hope to see you at our next meet- second Scooters ‘N Shooters event. We cle club, as a neutral event where clubs Live Music, and vendors from all over. ing on Monday, February 22, 2016, 7:30 hope to have this in February or March. of all colors could come and sell their This event monetarily supports Charity p.m., at Bono’s Pub, 2029 Ogden Ave., Check our website or come to a meeting wares, parts and such. It was at the Chi- Organizations of US Veterans. We Lisle IL! to find out more http:// cago Amphitheater. 32 years ago it start- would like to thank everyone who came southerndupageabate.org. ed at McCormick Place Chicago by J & out to volunteer some of their time to Diana Rebechini, Legislative We had a great time at the 32nd P Cycle, and is the only legendary event help us out at our vendor booth. We Southern DuPage Chapter annual Chicago Motorcycle Show on in the Chicago Land area. It’s a show signed up new members, talked about our could do. The acquaintance you first saw political game where voting numbers noon with Santa, 25 kids or so with help on the other side of the room might join meant everything is on the table. No se- from our Candlelight Bowl and our treas- A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND your group at a poker run just to the next crets, just truth, justice and the AMERI- ury. I think most were grandchildren YOURS! stop but seeing each others’ ride and a CAN WAY. Meetings and Parties at the from our aging membership. The adult nod of your heads drew you both into Legion Hall were overflowing, the treas- party [free to any So. Sub. Member] was rd Chapter general meetings: 3 Thursdays conversation at the next general meeting. ury was there also to help encourage sev- a catered food affair with D.J. Very @ 7:30 p.m. Glenmakers’ Legion Post This is how acquaintance became a friend eral new chapters and help other organi- mildly attended; not one new face. Robin th 107 S. Ridgeland and soon you and your wives made a date zations; Toys for Tots, Freedom Run, and I had a blast seeing friends we had to go riding, on a Saturday for lunch and comes to mind. not bumped into since summer, talking FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES th bar hopping to put up fliers for the next bike trips and back aches, in different As I start my 29 year with Abate Abate run. Soon wrenching on bikes at LIFE learns to Adapt or begins to pass paragraphs of course. Two good friends South Suburban, I remember all the good the house with the most tools became the away, and politics adapt very quickly; it of many years even had a small flask times I have had through all these years. norm. Before the party, phone calls were is their paycheck after all. The Helmet filled with specially aged Kentucky How a “grass roots” organization comes made to others who might like to hear Law enemy became ‘motorcycle check ‘Sippin’ Bourbon for a small Merry into its being, it’s own and it’s future. some common sense, and soon 2 tables points’ for our own good [of course] to Christmas toast. Thank You Both!! BUT Way back we joined for there were ene- were filled with lively conversations and make sure we would have all our papers Not one new face! None to help us face mies at the gate. Uncaring politicians laughter. in order? Sir or Miss? And What sort of the new dragons, the politics of who were more concerned with helmet There were many smart and resili- common sense passes a law to increase ‘campaign contributions’ of EPA/ Big laws to control after a catastrophe than ent leaders then. Todd Vander Myer, Ethanol in everyone’s gasoline when not government/ industrial complex. Can we education to put control in the minds of Little John Harris and many others wrote one motorcycle [and few cars] can use learn to Adapt or will WE pass away. riders / voters. We came together and about us as a voting block; slaying any of it? Denial of Warranty and chance said in unison “What can WE do?” We DRAGONS in our voting booths; their for a gasoline fire right there at your fam- Be Aware; Stay Informed: S. Sub. Vice, did have more time then, put together articles in the state paper made me feel ily jewels? Does anyone pay attention Leo O’Connor meetings and parties so like minded indi- like a Hero!! Abate seemed on top of this anymore? viduals had a place to discuss what WE South Suburban had our kids after-

were made aware of our presence on the in Joliet. March 19th, we will hold a highways and byways of Illinois. Pool Party (billiards, not water) at Dia- For 2015, Will County’s Safety and Edu- By the time this is published, we will mond’s in Lockport. Please see our Fa- cation program gave our presentation to have our first presentation for 2016 in cebook Page and our website for more just over 1700 students, including sever- the books and another scheduled. details. al new driver’s education teachers from Events for Will County chapter are get- Please note that the board meeting for Olivet Nazarene University. I don’t ting underway. We had our first Book March will be the 9th due to Legislative River Valley ABATE know for sure, but that may be a record Run committee meeting in January; Day on the 2nd. number of students for the chapter. plans are coming along nicely for the Windy City Chapter Thank you to everyone who helped make Book Run. Respectfully submitted, this possible. It’s a good feeling know- February 21st, we will hold our annual John Faulhaber ing that so many students and teachers Triathalon at Zelmo’s Full Moon Saloon VP, Will County Chapter

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FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 17 power and also more ideas as to how to like to welcome Birdman and AR15 as there, watch for distracted motorists. If make Rally In The Valley more success- our Membership reps and Pat and Deb you ride during the winter, be sure to Hello fellow Freedom Valley members. ful. We have decided to have our annual Diaz as our Sponsorship reps. The month keep careful watch for vehicles. Also, be Hope you have gotten 2016 off on a good Broomstick Pool and Blind Darts in of January will begin the planning phase sure to clean your bike as salt residue note. The chapter has voted and we are March, at Cue n Brew, date not yet set. of Rally In The Valley 2016. I will post will form on your bike from riding any delighted to bring into the Rally In The Also our Valentines Dance has been the place of the meetings in next months roads that have been treated with salt or Valley fold Freebird chapter, to help the set, but you will have to see your news- letter. Hope everyone had a good and salt brine. Have a safe ride. Be safe. other three chapters out with more man letter for the exact date. We also would safe New Years Eve and day. Be safe out Snowman

Driftwood please need all the help we school ways. Love you my brother. Ride 2016 the president position and other can get for both events more to follow. Free my Brother till we meet again. positions will be up so please get in- Hello Brothers and Sisters, RT.9 Sign complete checked it out if Prayers and thoughts to Rosie and fami- volved and run for positions need some I hope everything is going well for eve- you get a chance. ly. new blood and ideas. ryone. How time flies the holidays are We lost a great man and brother State Seminar will be over by the Another busy year coming so get over, now time to get things back to nor- Christmas eve, Kevin (Cap) Goudschaal time you get this show up at February out and enjoy the events remember sup- mal I hope everyone had a Merry Christ- our West Central Regional Coordinator. Meeting and see what new things we porting abate helps he fight for your mas and a safe New Year. Cap and I met about 10 years ago at a learned. rights. Rally In The Valley Meetings start Pathfinders off road event he became Elections over: Legislation is Rob Let's Ride January 23rd, 2016. Grand National one of my brothers that day and that Morefield, Products is Deanna Whitaker, Trapper George Meetings start February 16th. Like al- brotherhood grew, how I will miss him Attendance Mark Whitaker the rest of ways they will be held 3rd Tuesday at and the advice he gave me in the old board stayed the same. Now remember Diana "Dee" Hays Phillips was also a relief to see such generosity from Path- Cook Off, Saturday - February 13th. Hello. founding member and Treasurer Officer finders and surrounding communities. 4pm.6pm. at Host Sponsor - Chaser's of Pathfinder Chapter up until her illness Pathfinders would like to thank local Tap in Rushville Il. .There is a 5.00 per It is with heavy heart Pathfinder wouldn't allow. Dee was also a member merchants IGA, Uptown City Limits of team entry fee. There will be 1st, 2nd Chapter Family , would like to pay it's and officer of Great River Chapter for Mt. Sterling, and Casey's General Stores and 3rd cash prizes, 1/2 back drawing, respects of loss for Brother Kevin many years . in Camp point And Mt. Sterling for al- and door prize. Event is open to public. "Cap"Goudschaal and Sister Diana lowing us to have drop off box's in their We would like to invite brother chapter "Dee" Hays Phillips whom passed this Kevin an Dee will never be forgotten in businesses. There was several cash dona- to participate in this event if able. December. anything we do. tions from Pathfinders Chapter Sponsors as well. Pathfinders would like to thank In March Pathfinders will be doing West Central Region Coordina- Ride free our friends. We love you Carol Chainey for all her hard work or- Pool and Shuffle Board Tournament at tor Kevin "Cap"Goudschaal was a both..... ganizing this program and look forward Host Sponsor- Down On the Corner in founding member of Pathfinder as well Marcelle IL 11am.-til done. More infor- The Pathfinders Chapter in conjunc- to working together again. This is year 5 as a chapter sponsor from 2008 -2015. mation and flyers to come on these tion with Two Rivers Regional Council of "The Toys For Kids Toy Drive". Cap was a wonderful loving friend and events. of Mt. Sterling -Brown County Area mentor to many .He always had a shoul- Pathfinders chapter Officers and mem- worked from October -December collect- der to cry or lean on no matter how big bers are looking forward to State Oceans of Love and God Bless ing toys and funds for "Toys for Kids or small the problem. His memories and A.B.A.T.E. Seminar in Springfield. Pathfinders Chapter Newsletter Officer Toy Drive". Carol Chainey of Two Riv- love will be treasured. Chapter is working on up coming Brenda Leenerts ers Regional Council said it was a huge events .In February - Annual - Chili

be purchased by getting ahold of Julie Bacon @ 309-342-1547 or Mark Spoon River Riders Chapter Bethell @ 309-781-9992. If you are unable to attend the meal, you can I am hoping everyone has enjoyed the new come and enjoy Joey B and the Rockin year so far. As 2016 has come lets start Papa's starting at 8. looking forward to warmer days soon. This time of the year is filled with Also our calendar for this years events is all the projects everyone has been plan- ready. Broomstick Tournament will be ning on maintenance on those parked held March 12th this year at Harley's bikes. Doing it now will allow more rid- Pub. This event has been growing more ing time later. popular every year and getting more peo- ple involved than just ABATE mem- Our January meeting had new election for bers. Also we are going to have a chili a few board positions to be filled. Con- cook-off too. Another event this year will grats to all the winners and Thank You for be our 2nd Fulton County Youth Riders volunteering your time with these posi- Ride which I hope for a much bigger turn- tions. Positions filled are Activities Co- out. This ride has us adventuring out in Coordinator Scott Ward & Chuck Fulton County. Courson, State Board Keith Robbins, Leg- islative Coordinator Scott Ward, Public As always our monthly meeting is held the Relations Lacey Rednour, Safety & Ed 2nd Sunday of the month at Harley's Pub Coordinator Jill Craig Randall, Special in Galesburg. BOD meeting is at 5 pm Events Greg (Chopps) Bacon and Sgt of and general membership meeting at 6 Arms Jim Mathews. Also a huge Thank pm. Please come and attend to see what You to the outgoing officers for your dedi- the chapter is up too. We always welcome cation to ABATE. any suggestions and ideas.

Coming up February 6th is our 4th Annual I am hoping for 2016 to be a very suc- Black & Chrome Ball at The Kensington cessful year.in ABATE. Ballroom in Galesburg starting at 6 pm. Tickets are still available for pur- Dawn Lair chase for a wonderful meal, great band and all around kickass time. Tickets can Secretary

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FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 18 REGION COORDINATOR region raffle so holding off on it till ber all is welcome and you can speak. "Spam" Turner. Our thoughts and REPORT March 13th and we will have another Now on to more sad news since the last prayers go out to their families, may Holidays are over, YIPPIE but man old East Central region meeting that day at Newsletter we lost 2 GREAT Abate they rest in peace. man winter is here. Not much going on, Prairieland Abate 1901 N. Rail Road supporters. With heavy hearts, one was Scooter the seminar is done. Did not get all the Ave here in Decatur at 1pm so please the West Central Region Coordinator tickets back in time for the East Central have a chapter rep show up and remem- Kevin "Cap"Goudschaal and Denny

State Line Riders Coordinator. I will continue to update the MARYS around. Kelly Trumann Chapter State Line Rider Facebook Page and be Hope everyone has a Happy Valentines the Secretary for 2016. Next meeting Day and may you be loved by your Bik- 2016 Newsletter Coordinator, This will be my last newsletter whereas I February 28 Pipers Place Rankin Il. er. Frank Ehrhardt. will be turning over the pen to State Line 1:00. March 27, 1:00 The Hideway Rider Frank Ehrhardt 2016 Newsletter State Line Morocco. BEST BLOODY 2015 Newsletter Coordinator,

Howdy ly. Everyone is welcome to attend and mon love for the ride, so let’s ride! forgotten why we are here. Midstaters, there really are no rules for the chili. It can be red, white, green, or whatever col- The Chapter membership numbers are The only thing I have left is to relay the Last month while I was typing this little or you want to make it. Bring it prepared holding steady at around 135 active mem- total numbers for the Safety & Ed pro- blurb for you (yes, this is all for YOU!) it and in a crock pot and bring $5.00 to enter bers. There are still a lot of non-renewals gram. I was able to visit the local Driv- was almost 70 degrees outside. What a it and you are in! We award prizes for who we would love to have back. If you er’s Ed classes a total of 14 times this difference a month makes! In two days 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Hot, Medium, and know someone who has not renewed, ask year and spoke to 317 students about mo- the high temp is supposed to be 16 de- Mild. The judging method is simply peo- them to come to a meeting or to an event torcycle safety and awareness. I received grees! YIKES! I guess we have to look ple’s choice. and check things out. Maybe we can re- a lot of good feedback and had some great at the positives here…every day is one store their faith in the Chapter. Our fight interaction with the young drivers you day closer to spring!! We are hoping to do some riding together for our rights has not lessened, but our will likely be sharing the road with this this year. We have not actually scheduled member numbers have. Even if you can’t summer. If anyone is interested in joining I am typing this prior to our January meet- any runs, but I am hoping that we can get make it to the meetings or the events, or if me for a class, I am always open to hav- ing and prior to our bowling party. I will some large numbers of us together to at- you just simply don’t want to make it to ing a visitor. have to report on both of those next tend other rides or just put together a spur an event…if you still ride and enjoy the month. There really isn’t a lot going on of the moment lunch run or supper run… freedom to do so without a lid, without a That is all I can think of right now kids… right now. We do have our chili cook off or whatever the hell we wanna do run. bright yellow vest, and without the fear of Until next time…RIDE SAFE, RIDE set for March 13th. Again, this is just a Please feel free to come to a meeting and being pulled into a motorcycle only FREE! fun event. Bring your best pot of chili present any ideas you have for a ride. We “roadside safety check”, write a check for and you may win a prize! At the very will hope to show our support for other your dues and know that your voice as an Carry on… least, you get to hang out and have few Chapters and Clubs in the area as we have active member will be heard. Pass that adult beverages with your ABATE fami- in the past. All of us are here with a com- message along to those who may have Smitty

We are in need of volunteers to help out tickets contact Romeo @ 217-766-5003 Goldy’s Bar Grill in Champaign. Sign in with setting up and taking down the or Deanna @ 217-643-7374. @ Noon, Games start @ 1pm. The February newsletter is written on a booth. In addition we also need help quiet Saturday morning while sipping tea February Happenings: 3/13 CHAPTER MEETING! Rantoul during the races working the event. Pizza Pub, Activities @ 12:30, General & coffee. We have been reflecting on Come out and meet the public, do your 2/6 Broomstick pool tournament @ meeting @ 1pm the winter so far and how nice it is has part to educate and inform the race fans Shooters in Rantoul. Sign in @ Noon, been to see so many motorcycles out on who we are and what we do. Did I men- April Events: games start @ 1. Come prepared to play the streets this time of year. If you are tion volunteering entitles you to a free with a REAL broom!!!! 4/9 SPRING FEVER RUN & Gun Fire venturing out this winter, ride smart and ticket for the event? For more infor- ride safe, and have fun! Remember win- Safe drawing! 10am start at the Sidney mation, or if you would like to volunteer, 2/14 CHAPTER MEETING @ the ter riding conditions can be twice as dan- Saloon 204 S. David in Sidney IL. For please contact: Tina Underwood 217-637 Rantoul Pizza Pub. Activities @ gerous when you have half the wheels as more info contact Greg Cler @ 217-841- -2438. 12:30pm (Don’t forget to be punctual, most on the road. 5984 Romeo said 12:30 not 12:31), General We are getting ramped up for the spring meeting @ 1pm 4/10 CHAPTER MEETING! Activities The screw your neighbor card game on riding season so much so that our Spring January 9th was a terrific time, as always. th @ 12:30pm, General meeting @ 1pm Fever Run is scheduled for April 9 . We 2/19 @ 7pm Eastern is sponsoring Ex- We had a change of venue to Shooters in are already selling drawing tickets for a treme Motorcycle Ice Racing @ the Da- 4/30 Motorcycle Awareness Rally – Rantoul. A big thank you goes out to Field & Stream 40+8 Gun Fire safe. vid S. Palmer Arena in Danville. We more info to come, stay tuned. Dale for having us. External Dimensions: 59"H x 35.25"W x will have a membership booth setup be- 26.75"D, weight is 545 lbs. Winner will Friend us on Facebook Ice Racing is coming up on February fore/during/after the event and we have a be drawn at the end of the Spring Fever www.facebook.com/easternillinois.abate 19, 2016 @ 7:30 David Palmer Arena in limited amount of free tickets for volun- Run and does not have to be present at Danville. It is sure to be a fun event for teering to work at the booth. Contact the run to win. Winner is responsible for Or find us on our website http:// the whole family. Eastern is one of the Tina Underwood @ 217-637-2438 to delivery of the safe. There are only 500 www.easternillinoisabate.com/ sponsors of the event which gives us a volunteer or get more info. tickets so get yours before they run out! banner and a booth. (see flyer on page Until next month! Not interested in a fire safe? Trade your March Events: 19) winning ticket in for $500 cash! For Dan and Aerika Hutton 3/12 Broomstick pool tournament @

Greeting's all hope you are enjoying this above average weather we been having and hope all is well at your homesteads. At our last meeting held 1/7 we discussed the events we will be planning along with some nice scenic rides. Some of the events are the Polar Plunge, IGA Cook Out, Easter Egg Hunt and Membership / Aware- ness Drives. More events are in the works and will be announced during the year. Like always you can also find info on our ABATE Facebook page and at Loie's Custom Bike Shop 725 N Sherman St. in Lin- coln. A big thanks to the shop for displaying the info and our Salt Creek products for sale along with new membership forms for our chapter. The new officer patches and copies of the new by-lays will be available at our next meeting Feb 4th and to all our new members it's always the first Thursday of the month and held at Logan Lanes, officers 6:30-7:00 all members 7:00-? and thanks for attending, A BIG thank you to Ron Thornton for all the members he has signed up in the last couple of months. Coffee is on me my brother. With that I wish everyone safe travels and keep the snow shovels close by,

Jack (Hippie)

FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 19 mal. We need our members to let us know little more crudely LOL. Those entering give it to anyone of our officers or bring it what your interests are and what you Chili/Soup in our contest will also be en- that night. Our 50/50 raffle winner will be How’s everyone enjoying this crazy win- would like to see more done. We have tered in a drawing for a free one-year announced after we have our winner of our ter? We had a couple of riders who braved also decided that on nice days we will be membership to ABATE which will be Broomstick Tournament. We will also be the cold for a New Year’s Day ride, Phil going for a ride after our meetings for drawn after the second round of the passing out prize boxes to those who either and I were not among them because it was those who wish to join in on a fun ride Broomstick Tournament. It is free to enter join or renew their memberships that night too cold for us. My New Year’s Resolu- with good friends. your Chili/Soup in our Chili/Soup contest and will be entering your name in a draw- tion is to get an article for our chapter in and the winner will be picked by votes ing for a bigger prize, which will also be the newsletter each month. We are going It is time for our most important event of from all those who attend and taste. We announced with the Tournament and 50/50 back to our roots as we will be focusing on the year and that is our Broomstick Tour- also will have new Flatlanders Broomstick winners. our friendships and enjoying our down nament. We enjoy not only seeing our old shirts, don’t worry it will be the same pic- time until we have a new battle to friends but making new as well so be sure ture just a new color we know how you all Our chapter is in jeopardy of folding if we face. Although we do not have any major to bring your friends and introduce them to love that broom (G-rated version of what do not get our membership and participa- fights going on when it comes to our rights ABATE. I know it’s been a long time you all call it). Remember we only sell tion up so we encourage you all to talk to it is still important that we stay active with since we have really connected with all of our Broomstick shirts at our Broomstick friends, family, co-workers, etc. about the our chapter so when the fight does arise you but we are looking forward to getting Tournament so be sure to get yours that importance of ABATE of Illinois and how we are already united and well-informed. back out into the real world. We have our night. Plaques with infamous Broomstick we ensure our rights and freedoms not Broomstick scheduled for February 27th at on a motorcycle will also be given out for only as motorcyclists but in other aspects Our meetings will be the first Saturday of Kel’s Place in Atwood. We will begin our first and second place winners of our of freedom such as ATVs and other off- the month at 1pm located at Lovington festivities at 4pm with sign up from 5-6 Broomstick Tournament and first place road bikes. I’m sure we all know farmers Legion. Remember ABATE is ran by our and the tournament starting promptly at will also receive a cash pay-out of and hunters that could be affected by the members not our officers, who are only 6pm. We ask that you bring your favorite $50. We will be holding a tub raffle that loss of ABATE fighters. So I look for- there to keep some sense of order but for Chili/Soup and register by 5pm the winner will be drawn after the next to last round ward to seeing you all at the Broomstick those of you who have been to our meet- this year will be receiving a plaque with of the tournament. If you have anything Tournament and if you have anyone that ings know we not only get off track a lot our infamous Broomstick on a motorcycle, you would like to donate to our tub please cannot make it but wish to join feel free to we also tend to be extremely infor- although some of you have renamed it a bring their membership in that night.

Safety-n-Ed - Darrell Best 774-7809 As in the past we will be running around ting it can be a great day. There are lots of Public Relations – OPEN Shelby County in March and April reach- motorcycles to look at. There is a fun pa- Hello ing out to each of the mayors in Shelby rade ride through Springfield ending at the Members, Neighbors and Other Friends! In our continued attempt to find a good County so that they, like our governor can Capitol and a lot of riding to the event and day and time for our meeting, they have proclaim May as “Motorcycle Awareness back. If you have a friend who would like to been changed to the first Wednesday Month”. In 2015 100% of the Shelby become a member of Old River ABATE, (wing night) of each month at 7 PM at the County mayors cooperated with that In May we will be joining us with Cross- now is the time. At our December meeting Sit-n-Sip. Our next meeting will be on awareness program. Good job to those roads and Liberty for “Operation Wind- we voted to give $5.00 off each member- February 3rd. We hope to see you there. who went riding with a purpose (Rick shield Wash” ship or renewal paid to the chapter during Wiley) and if you get a chance, thank your the first 3 months of 2016. Check out your What is going on? local mayor. The State Party will be held June 23rd - membership date to see if it is a good time On Saturday, February 6th our neighbors 26th. It is always a good time. for you to renew. to the east, Liberty, will be having their On Saturday, April 9th the Moonshine anniversary party. It starts at 5PM at “the Rally is happening. I may hook up with You can also attend the monthly meetings. Your newly elected officers and reps for Local on 45”. It is always fun with draw- Liberty again for that ride. They are held at the Sit-n-Sip in Shel- 2016 are: ings, silent and live auctions, great food byville on the first Wednesday of the President - Diane Ragan 820-5374 and socializations. It is one of their big fun On Saturday, April 23rd at noon the Bless- month at 7PM. Vice-President - Ed Storm 774-1035 -raisers and fundraisers. Please consider ing of the Bikes will take place at the Secretary - Lisa Best 774-7809 giving them your support. Chapel in Shelbyville, right behind the Don’t forget to check out Old River Treasurer - Kim Wiley courthouse. I am hoping to see friends ABATE’s facebook from time to time to Board Rep - OPEN Wednesday March 2nd is our Legislative from a few of the neighboring chapters. see if anything is planned or perhaps even Alternate Board Rep - Diane Ragan 820- Day. It is an excellent opportunity to meet There is usually a run that can be joined impromptu. 5374 and chat with your lawmakers in Spring- after the blessing. Activities - Alan Ragan 820-5374 field, both in their offices and in the even- Stay warm and be safe out there! Off-road - Bruce Hancock ing reception. Sunday May 1st is the Safety & Aware- Legislative Rep - Darrell Best 774-7809 ness Rally to the Capitol. Weather permit- Brother Darrell

port. He got the Bags Tournament advertised on cable access channel. He also made a new The January meeting was held at JP Trails flyer for The Bags Tournament and put up at End in Campus on Sunday January 8th at local bars. The Public Relations Report was 1:00pm with 12 members attending. After accepted. calling us to order, Brian led us in the Pledge Mark gave the Activities Report. of Allegiance. The Bags Tournament is coming up on Janu- The December meeting was held at ary 16th. Sign-up is 11am to 1pm. Moonlight too late of a date for the meeting minutes to Bowl is on Saturday February 27th at 9pm. make the paper. Mark also will talk to Scotty's & Elliott's Brian gave the Treasurer's Report. about doing Broomstick Pool Tournaments. He talked to Sonny, who said the taxes have Flyers for The Bags Tournament are being been filed. The Treasurer's Report was ac- mysteriously taken down. The Activities cepted. Report was accepted. Brian gave the Legislative Report. Julie gave the Membership Report. The ABATE State Seminar is next weekend, We now have 105 members. We had 2 mem- January 15th and 16th. The ABATE Of Illi- bers transfer to Eastern. The Membership nois Swap Meet is on February 21st at the Report was accepted. State Fairgrounds. Legislative Day is March Sylvie gave the Products Report. 2nd. Motorcycle Awareness Rally is on May Nothing new. The Products Report was ac- 1st. The State Party is at the Menard County cepted. Fairgrounds in Petersburg from June 23rd to Under Old And New Business, the 26th. Tom Bennett stopped by to thank us food pantries in Dwight & Livingston county for our sponsorship of the Town Hall meet- each sent us Thank You letters for our dona- ing last fall. The majority of the work at the tions. We might get the raffle bikes & set up capitol rright now is on the budget. Tom a booth at the races in Fairbury. There is a asked us to submit suggestions on bills that list of activities for this year on the last page we would like to see introduced. He talked to of the state paper. The chapter voted to buy the mayor of Pontiac about the use of land some raffle tickets to support the East Cen- by the prison for an ATV park. He did not tral Region party, to be raffled off later. talk to DNR, not sure who has jurisdiction. There was some discussion about buying a The Legislative report was accepted. billboard at Fairbury Fairgrounds to help get Brian gave the Safety And Educa- our name out there, Mark to get a quote on tion Report. Brian talked to Bernie. He said the cost. he couldn't set up any Motorcycle Awareness The chapter thanks JP Trails End in Presentations because he had the flu. Prairie Campus for hosting our meeting. Central High School contacted Bernie re- The next meeting will be held at questing a presentation. The Safety And Ed- Scotty's in Pontiac on Sunday February 7th ucation Report was accepted. at 1:00pm. Al gave the Public Relations Re-

Support your Eastern Chapter—see more info in the article on page 18.

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Hello ABATE Nation and Iron Riders. They Say It Is Your Birthday..... WE HAVE RAFFLE TICKETS, con- President – Geoff Boyd 1/8 tact Mikey D and get some to sell. The We received thank you cards from Life Bernice Wingler 1/12 At our Jan meeting Bruce ran the show current ticket selling champion Bruce Span for the fruit baskets and One Stop Sam Tolley 1/15 for the first time as our President. has pulled a hamstring, and won’t be Community for monetary donation toward James Jenkins 1/16 performing as in years past, he needs toy purchases. Robert Bacon 1/18 All minutes, budget and BOD reports our help. Mark Neff 1/19 Vice President – were accepted. Joel Wannenmacher 1/22 Joe Bailey fundraiser on Feb. 13 at Ameri- Don Dow 1/25 The next Iron Riders meeting is March can Legion in Sullivan. He is a biker and We spent some additional time discuss- Patsy Harrington-Jones 1/25 5th at the Sit N Bull in Hudson Il. used to live in Mattoon. He is not an Twila Simpson 1/26 ing the BOD meeting, and Iron Riders ABATE member so this is a non-ABATE Wendy Brown 1/27 activities for 2016. We need to keep our That’s it for this month, function. Shawn Brunson 1/31 numbers up and there are several folks Steve out. Diane Dow 2/12 who need to get signed back up. Membership - Mike Osborn 2/17 We are talking about having one big Liberty has 100 members Alan Ingle 2/17 ride for the veterans run, and the Bruce Brian and Marlys Prahl sent a thank you Zach Helton 2/19 note along with their membership dues, Susie Hexum 2/20 thanking Liberty for all we do. Angie Snider 2/21 Cathy asks that if you move to contact her Karen Franklin 2/25 to update your address. Jeff Jenkins 2/28

Legislative – Memberships due in January- HB4320 has been proposed because the Steve Romine state does not have a budget. The bill would release funds for the motorcycle Memberships due in February- rider training. Currently, no one is schedul- Bonnie Brunson ing classes because there is no money. Glenn Brunson Legislative Day is March 2 in Springfield. Debbie Crawford Let Joel know if you wish to attend. Tyler Johnson Kevin McKay Public Relations – Deb McKay Gary said he is going to work to get more Gary Reynolds ads for our website. Joel Wannenmacher Carol Wannenmacher Activities - Carol Zitek Jan. 15 & 16 - State Seminar we have six people that will be attending from Liberty. If you have an email address please let me Jan. 30 – Chili Cook-off and Broomstick know at [email protected] so I may Pool - sign in at The Local on 45 from 2-3 email the newsletter to you. Let me know pm. if there is anything you would like to see in Feb. 6 – Liberty Anniversary Party at The the newsletter or anything you need posted. Local on 45 from 5 pm. NEXT MEETING Make sure to check out our website. If you Feb. 14, 2016 at The Local on 45 in Mat- haven't visited the website it can be found toon, IL. Officers meet at 1 PM and at: chapter meeting at 1:30 PM. Remember http://libertyabate.org/ your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. We can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/liberty.abate

Children of the Corn Chapter

FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 21 and sharing new thoughts and ideas. Then on Sunday, January 17th we have Jim Fury's Hello Fellow Free- Biking Life Winter Blows Swap Meet. dom Riders! We are busy putting together the 2016 Shake Welcome to 2016! Hope everyone had a ur Bones Run and preparing for the February great Christmas and New Years. Our year is Biker Prom. There just isn't enough time in starting off on the run with new officers the day This year is starting off fast and furi- bringing in fresh thoughts and ideas. January ous. 10 was our first event of the new year... the Annual Snow Ball Run. A hearty high of 20 Come on out and join us! Ride Smart - Ride degrees, strong winds and snow the night be- Safe fore... what more can you ask for. There were a lot of cars and trucks on this run. Gene Ely, President As I write this, I am getting ready and looking Piasa Gateway Chapter forward to the state seminar-seeing everyone

funding everywhere they can. And the Ground Hog Day The next Motorcycle training course is on the is Feb. 2nd. May- Chapter meeting will be Thursday Feb. list. This is a BAD THING. A lot of be he will keep his 4th. It will be held at Seg's Place in people take advantage of this. Need to self inside and not Venedy @ 7:00 p.m. keep on top of it. see his shadow so will can have an Our POLAR RIDE got cancelled due I have been trying to get on to early spring. Mardi Gras is the 9th. mation, changes or updates. to the rain of all things. ONDGO2 to keep up with all the legal Feb.14th is Valentine's Day. Presi- stuff. But I can't seem to get on there. I dent's Day is the 15th. If you celebrate As Always, Planning our up coming Ride events. guess I will have to call Rich Kinkade any of these please be careful out and see if he can help me out. Legisla- Ride safe - BE ALERT Sent out notices to the schools for the there. It is not only how you perform tive issues are going to be "BIG" this Vicki Dodson students to submit their essays Jordan on the road, but also to watch out for year and we all need to be aware of Secretary - Membership Emrick & Josh Melton Scholarship. others. what the State is doing. We hear that the State is trying to cut Check out our FB page for any infor-

port by Jamie Ward that she did 2 presen- miles, Dale Nobbe was 2nd with 4,188 attendance drawing for 2015 will be at tations at Vandalia High School. BOD miles and Jim Pryor was 3rd with 3,885 the February meeting. Reminder to all rep Sam Robinson reported that all chap- miles. The Hard Ass Contest will run members if you sign up 10 new mem- The January 2016 meeting of Shoal ters are in compliance. Products reported from the Chili Cook off start date through bers you get one free annual member- Creek ABATE was held on Sunday, Jan- State bike tickets are available for sale. December 31 every year. ship. Also turn all membership renew- uary 3, 2016 at the Vandalia VFW. Public relations had no report. Newslet- Fallen Riders committee reported Hog als and new applications into Tammy Meeting called to order by President ter had no report. Roast tickets are still available. Nordyke, membership chairman. Nordyke. Pledge was led by Sergant at Activities report was given by Eric Ward. South west region report stated that Mar- Attendance drawing was won by Skip Arms Al McDowell. On Sunday, February 14th, our annual ble Run books will be available at the Hodson donating all back to general Secretary’s report was read. No Treasur- Chili Cook off will be held at the Green- February meeting. fund. er’s report was given. Legislative report ville VFW starting at 1 pm. The cook off Unfinished business consisted of whether Welcome new members Alvin Helton, was given with updates on legislation. is the major fundraiser for the Toy & to still do the Ride and Roll books for Laurie Helton, Brian Robertson, Christy Legislative day is March 2, 2016. Food Run. An entry fee of $5 per class 2016. It was decided we will continue Robertson, Clayton Belcher, Dennis Hel- Fayette County is working towards off- of chili to enter the cook off. We are also for this year. Depending on sales and ton. road licensing permit requirements. in need of items for the silent auction. participation, this may be the last year for Take Care & Ride Safe, Membership reported that on current 2015 Hard Ass awards were presented. the book. Tammy Nordyke member totals. Safety & Education re- Brady Torbeck won 1st place with 8,980 New business consisted of the annual

chased it. It’s called South Gate now “Pendulum and speaking of advertiser’s I took my swings like a New Year’s Day ride out to Sit N Bull pendulum do.” That’s half a line from in New Memphis. Stan Denton the own- one of my favorite Roger Miller songs. er, ABATE member, supporter of the As the pendulum swings it means time chapter has all you can eat chicken eve- marches on. As time marches on things ry day of the week for $8.95. It is also a change and sometimes we don’t want or Marble Run stop so plan accordingly for want to accept the changes. I think as I a good ride. Eat To Ride-Ride To Eat? get older I get worse at accepting change but “They “say the first step at By the time this is published our only solving a problem is admitting you have fund raiser for ourselves will have come a problem. Now is it change or not get- and gone. This is the fourth year we ting my way of keeping things the way held our Annual Meat Shoot on MLK that I got use too and change is now weekend. When we started this Thunder forced upon me? Now I get angry be- Alley had their swap meet the first cause change is forced on me. Such is weekend of January and that was the the way things change in ABATE. Ma- only thing going on. The ABATE State jority rules and if my argument can’t Seminar is on MLK weekend and we sway your and other point of views then don’t know when Thunder Alley will change is going to take place. Such is have their swap January meet and now, the case with the lawyer fiasco. I don’t yes now, Thunder Roads Magazine is want to see ambulance chasers on every putting on a swap meet that same day. ABATE flyer, article or news letter I At the February meeting we will be dis- pick up but if that’s the way the majori- cussing moving our meat shoot to Octo- ty wants it then so be it. ber or November as we can’t and won’t attempt to compete with other motorcy- Last month I wrote that we were going cle groups or organizations on events. to do a June Marble Ride possibly. Shei- Also if we have it at the end of the year la had the idea to move it to May as this we have a better idea how to budget our May will be our Chapter’s 25th Anni- chapter in the upcoming year. versary. This is up for discussion at an upcoming meeting soon. We still have Our chapter meetings are always on the about fifteen of our original thirty-five 2nd Thursday of the month at TR’s members by the way. We held our or- Place at 7:00pm. If you haven’t been to ganizational, first meeting at Sandy’s a chapter meeting in a while then you Runway by Scott Air Force Base in May should stop by and check out how we of 2001. That bar has changed a lot of are running your ABATE chapter. hands over the years and just recently Mike Gallagher has again. St Clair ABATE member and one of our news letter advertisers Kim Schwee, owner of TR’s recently pur-

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REGION COORDINATOR be riding season again so it's time to get close and personal with our Legislators. evening to get their picture taken on our REPORT the work started on those little improve- This being an election year they will be raffle bike with folks from their dis- ments we all know that just got to be more receptive of the needs of the vot- tricts. Democracy in action is something Hi My Brothers & Sisters, Winter final- done. One of A.B.A.T.E.. of Illinois ers. It is way cool to see a bunch of Bik- to see. I would like to see several from ly arrived and with a vengeance, colder most important days is coming up on ers walking the Halls of the Capital each of the Chapters in our region at than a well diggers a** while last week March 2nd. It is our Legislative Day at buildings and then a lot of the politi- this event. it was flooding. But before long it will the Capital, a chance for us to get up cians come over to our reception that Peace Mick

February 21st-State Swap meet shield wash. Meet at Biggies to eat at 8 We are going to add a few more activi- February 27th- Broomstick pool tour- am. Start our 2 mile streatch of highway ties coming soon. The January 6th meeting was held at ney. Sign up 10 am till noon - $10.00 a clean up at 9am move to 57 northbound We hope your having a great start to Centralia VFW at 6pm. Our meeting are person AT Rumors in Centralia. You rest stop for windshield wash at noon. your New Year. Please continue to keep always the 1st Wednesday of the month don’t have to be a member to play. May 21st- Sh%&s and Giggles ride- those who are having medical or family At 6 pm at VFW. Thanks so much to March 2nd- Chapter meeting at VFW times TBA no cost to ride or any struggles in your thoughts. VFW for allowing us to meet there each March 5th- Special Olympics Polar June 1st- Chapter meeting at 6pm at Thanks for being a Freedom Rider!!! and every month. Hope to see a lot of Plunge at Rend Lake at South Sandusky VFW. ABATE OF Illinois- Look Twice Save a old and new faces at the meetings in at 11 am. June 4th- Murray Center Benefit Ride Life! 2016. April 6th- Chapter meeting Centralia June 18th- BOD We hope you all renew your member- Schedule of events are: VFW AT 6pm July 6th- Chapter meeting at Centralia ship, if you have expired,and get new January 24th- Spaghetti Dinner at the April 16th-Freedom Riders Spring Run. VFW at 6pm members to join us. We hope you get Centralia VFW for Special Olympics More details to come. July 15th & 16th- Murphy’s PAC Run. out and vote and remember all the unre- Polar Plunge starting at noon tii 5 pm, April 24th- Blessing of the Bikes at Gates open at noon on Friday. stricted Freedom we get due to Freedom Riders in conjunction with the Bald Knob. August 3rd- Chapter meeting 6pm at ABATES Diligence in Legislation. LawDogs are taking the Polar Plunge in April 30th- ABATE BOD Centralia VFW So often we become so focused on the Rend Lake this year. The money raised April 30th- Scavenger hunt for Christ- August 20th- BOD finish line that we fail to enjoy the jour- from the spaghetti dinner goes to make mas for Kids. TBA September 7th- Chapter meeting 6 pm ney. - Dieter F.Uchtdorf Special Olympians compete in events May is MOTORCYCLE awareness September 16th-17th Little Boogie in Thanks and be safe!!!! throughout the year. month. Cartter at Kent Littles. Gates open Fri- Until Next month, February 3rd- E-Board meeting at 5pm- May 2nd- Chapter meeting at VFW AT day at noon. Freedom Riders President- Chapter meeting 6pm at VFW 6pm December 3rd- Christmas for Kids Par- Mimi Hawkins February 20th- State BOD May 7th- Highway Cleanup and wind- ty at Poplar Place.

tations for the "Pay It Forward" event in ment at the American Legion in Mt Vernon permits done. The permit from July. We had The Amy Center, CASA, Vernon. Sign up will start at 4pm with Jefferson County covers the whole year Hi All, Winter is here and it sucks just & ARC brought up as possibilities, vot- first game at 5pm. then on February 7th and is already in my briefcase. I am wait- like I remembered. We drew the winner ing will be at the March meeting on the we will have a "Cager Scavenger ing on a call from the City Clerk. It is on our TV raffle, it was Brian Johnson 5th at the Sportsmen's Club. Hunt" On March 12th we are going to going to be an exciting active year for and his wife chose to take the money We had 38 members and 1 guest at our have a Hot Dog Roast out at Truman the Chapter and will be a lot of fun. option. We will be deciding what to raf- January meeting at the American Legion Sellers place out in the country. fle off for 2016 at the February meeting. in Mt Vernon. We passed out copies of Me & Arley spent an afternoon getting Peace Mick Which will be at the AmVets on the 6th. the 2016 Calendar. On February 20th we the paperwork for the Jefferson County At the meeting we will also have presen- are having a Broomstick Pool Tourna- Raffle and Poker Run permits and the Mt

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Help your organization grow and continue to be a strong and effective voice for all Motorcyclists here in the state of Illinois.

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Collect all feedback; and forward to myself or to the state office. Thanks for all that you do. Legs, Assistant State Coordinator

FEBRUARY 2016 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 23 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1. FEBRUARY 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Children of the Corn Ch Mtg Big River Ch Mtg Kaskaskia Vly Ch Mtg Flatlanders Ch Mtg Old River Ch Mtg Salt Creek Ch Mtg So Illinois 27 Ch Mtg Northwest Region Chili Cook-off Freedom Riders Ch Mtg Eastern Broomstick Tourney Liberty Anniversary Party 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Peo-Taz Ch Mtg Richland Co Ch Mtg Midstate Ch Mtg Apple Creek Ch Mtg Heart of Illinois Ch Mtg Piasa-Gateway Ch Mtg Shoal Creek Ch Mtg Beacoup Bottoms Ch Mtg St Clair Co Ch Mtg Backroads Ch Mtg Thunder Rock Ch Mtg Will County Ch Mtg Open Roads Ch Mtg Heartland Ch Mtg Big River Chili Cook-off Pathfinders Chili Cook-oof DEADLINE FOR ADS ARTICLES AND FLYERS

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28. 29. 1. March 2. 3. 4. 5. State Line Riders Ch Mtg Children of the Corn Ch Mtg Legislative Day Kaskaskia Vly Ch Mtg So Illinois 27 Ch Mtg Old River Ch Mtg Salt Creek Ch Mtg Iron Riders Ch Mtg Freedom Riders Ch Mtg Flatlanders Ch Mtg Northern Ill Cabin Fever 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Peo-Taz Ch Mtg Midstate Ch Mtg Apple Creek Ch Mtg Heart of Illinois Ch Mtg Piasa-Gateway Ch Mtg Shoal Creek Ch Mtg Beacoup Bottoms Ch Mtg St Clair Co Ch Mtg Backroads Ch Mtg Thunder Rock Ch Mtg Will County Ch Mtg Open Roads Ch Mtg Starved Rock Ch Mtg Central Broomstick Tourney DEADLINE FOR ADS ARTICLES AND FLYERS

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Make sure I have your list of meeting dates so that they can be listed on the calendar. Save the dates I passed out a form at the last BOD meeting. I can email the form to you if you want to have your meeting dates listed. Send me an email [email protected]. February 20 bod meeting

February 21—swap meet

March 2—legislative day

March 19—executive board meeting

April 30—bod meeting

May 1—safety and awareness rally

June 18—bod meeting

June 23-24-25-26—state party

July 16—executive board meeting

August 20—bod meeting

September 17—executive board meeting

October 15—bod meeting Serving Central Illinois for 12 Years November 19—executive board meeting

december 10—bod meeting

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“BLUE COLLAR PRICES FOR BLUE COLLAR PEOPLE” CHANGES. BOD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 1:00 P.M. 1405 US ROUTE 6 (TOP OF THE HILL) EXECUTIVE MEETINGS BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M. SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61362

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CHAPTER ADDRESS CITY ZIPCODE INCEPTION CONTACT PHONE REGION PAGE APPLE CREEK RR1 BOX 54 CARROLLTON 62016 MARCH 1990 ALLEN 217-883-2407 SW - BACKROADS 410 W CHESTNUT BALDWIN 62217-1002 MARCH 1990 DAN 618-317-2816 SW - BEAUCOUP BOTTOMS 3620 DAWN DR PINCKNEYVILLE 62274 AUGUST 2007 STEVE 618-201-5469 SW - BIG RIVER PO BOX 183 MORRISON 61270 JUNE 2007 SHAWN 815-718-3909 NW 11 BLACK DIAMOND PO BOX 46 CARLINVILLE 62626-0046 SEPTEMBER 1994 DANNY 217-710-9338 SW - BLACKHAWK PO BOX 332 E MOLINE 61244-0332 JULY 1987 JERRY 309-948-8056 NW 11

CENTRAL IL PO BOX 1084 GALESBURG 61402-1084 JUNE 1985 JEFF 309-337-2118 WC 17 CHICAGO PO BOX 410307 CHICAGO 60641-0307 JANUARY 1986 PAT 708-280-6053 NE 16 CHILDREN OF THE CORN PO BOX 431 CLINTON 61727 AUGUST 1994 JERRY 217-314-1516 EC - CRAWFORD COUNTY PO BOX 731 ROBINSON 62454-0731 JANUARY 1987 TAFFIE 618-554-6152 SE - CROOKED CREEK PO BOX 648 MACOMB 61455-0648 OCTOBER 2010 JIM 309-837-4035 WC - CROSSROADS PO BOX 41 FARINA 62838 JANUARY 1987 “BAKE” 618-245-9504 SE - DUKANE PO BOX 188 W CHICAGO 60186-0188 JANUARY 1987 JUDY 630-669-2588 NE - EASTERN ILLINOIS PO BOX 6132 CHAMPAIGN 61826-6132 DECEMBER 1986 KELLY 217-840-3120 EC 18 EMBARRAS VALLEY PO BOX 412 TUSCOLA 61953 FEBRUARY 2000 SHARILYN 217-480-5212 EC - FLATLANDERS 517 N GRAHAM SULLIVAN 61951 JULY 1994 MISTY 217-620-3207 EC 19 FRANKLIN COUNTY PO BOX 478 W FRANKFORT 62896 AUGUST 1992 JOE 618-663-7841 SE - FREEBIRD CHAPTER PO BOX 278 MANITO 61546-0278 NOVEMBER 1993 JIM 309-840-1616 WC - FREEDOM BY CHOICE PO BOX 96 BOODY 62514-0096 JUNE 1999 JIM 217-412-4801 EC - FREEDOM RIDERS 1147 N COLLEGE CENTRALIA 62801 JANUARY 1987 CAROL 618-532-5331 SE 22 FREEDOM VALLEY PO BOX 6563 PEORIA 61601 OCTOBER 2001 BRUCE 309-678-0554 WC 17 FREEPORT PO BOX 205 FREEPORT 61032-0205 MARCH 1986 SCOTT 815-238-3092 NW - GREAT RIVER PO BOX 3855 QUINCY 62301 JULY 1987 TOM 217-430-4424 WC - HEART OF ILLINOIS 101 S ALLEN LEROY 61752 JUNE 1986 DENNY 309-962-4028 EC - HEARTLAND PO BOX 202 PONTIAC 61764-0202 FEBRUARY 1987 BRIAN 815-848-0265 EC 19 HERITAGE TRAIL PO BOX 417 MARSHALL 62441-0417 OCTOBER 1992 LAWRENCE 217-463-2148 SE - HUBBARD TRAIL PO BOX 41 WATSEKA 60970-0041 APRIL 1993 HARRY 815-432-2800 EC - IRON RIDERS 2890 COUNTY RD 600 N EL PASO 61738 MAY 1991 MIKE 309-275-1378 EC 20 JASPER COUNTY 5705 E 900TH AVE NEWTON 62448 DECEMBER 2000 JENNIE 618-201-5568 SE - KASKASKIA VALLEY 215 E NOLEMAN CENTRAILIA 62801 APRIL 2006 TROY 618-292-3005 SW 21 KISHWAUKEE VALLEY PO BOX 2783 LOVES PARK 61132 AUGUST 1989 MIKE 779-200-4603 NW - LAMOINE VALLEY PO BOX 512 DALLAS CITY 62330-0507 JUNE 1988 JEFF 217-453-6353 WC - LIBERTY PO BOX 1502 MATTOON 61938 FEBRUARY 1987 DENNIS 217-259-7544 EC 20 LINCOLN LAND PO BOX 5774 SPRINGFIELD 62705-5774 OCTOBER 1986 BOBBI 217-836-3336 WC - LOST CREEK PO BOX 87 BEARDSTOWN 62618-0087 JUNE 2006 TONY 217-491-4319 WC - MID-STATE PO BOX 181 PANA 62557-0181 MARCH 1993 RONNIE 217-823-4681 EC 18 NORTHERN ILLINOIS PO BOX 496 LAKE VILLA 60046-0496 OCTOBER 1986 ELIZABETH 847-917-5798 NE - OLD RIVER PO BOX 182 SHELBYVILLE 62565-0182 FEBRUARY 1987 DIANE 217-820-5374 EC 19 OPEN ROADS PO BOX 428 SANDWICH 60548-0428 JANUARY 1992 CLIFF 630-552-3828 NW 10 PATHFINDERS PO BOX 92 MT STERLING 62353 FEBRUARY 2008 TIM 217-653-5119 WC 17 PEO-TAZ PO BOX 5936 PEORIA 61601-5936 OCTOBER 1986 GEORGE 309-840-0035 WC 17 PIASA-GATEWAY PO BOX 363 E ALTON 62024-0363 OCTOBER 1986 GENE 618-593-4363 SW 21 PRAIRIELAND 1901 RAILROAD AVE DECATUR 62526 APRIL 1987 JOHN 217-620-3472 EC - RICHLAND COUNTY PO BOX 121 OLNEY 62450-0121 APRIL 2012 LARRY 618-839-1014 SE - RIVER VALLEY PO BOX 573 AROMA PARK 60910-0573 FEBRUARY 1998 DAWN 815-839-6318 NE - SALT CREEK PO BOX 772 LINCOLN 62656-0772 JANUARY 1993 LEE (SPIKE) 217-841-7842 EC 18 SHAWNEE HILLS RR 2 BOX 162A ELIZABETHTOWN 62931 APRIL 1993 STEVE 573-587-2375 SE - SHOAL CREEK 2711 LAKEWOOD DR VANDALIA 62471 APRIL 1987 ELMER 618-267-9817 SW 21 SOUTH SUBURBAN PO BOX 142 TINLEY PARK 60477-0142 OCTOBER 1986 DENNIS 708-655-3385 NE 16 SOUTHERN DuPAGE PO BOX 3521 LISLE 60532-3521 DECEMBER 1997 DON 630-653-8937 NE 16 SOUTHERN FREEDOM 1113 W ADAMS HERRIN 62948 DECEMBER 1986 NICK 618-967-2852 SE - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 84 W NORTH ST NEW MINDEN 62263 NOVEMBER 1987 MICK 618-478-2243 SE 22 SPOON RIVER RIDERS PO BOX 222 WYOMING 61491 APRIL 2012 CHAD 309-238-1333 WC - ST CLAIR COUNTY PO BOX 235 FREEBURG 62243-0235 MAY 1991 MIKE 618-791-5033 SW 21 STARVED ROCK PO BOX 403 WENONA 61377 OCTOBER 1997 DON 815-488-1539 NW 11 STATE LINE RIDERS 212 E WYMAN AVE HOOPESTON 60942 DECEMBER 2002 TOM 217-495-2512 EC 18 THUNDER ROCK 6131 N KNOLL RD MONROE CENTER 61052 FEBRUARY 2000 BOB 815-978-9210 NW 11 TRI-COUNTY PO BOX 1513 JACKSONVILLE 62651-1513 AUGUST 2004 CHRIS 217-320-5557 WC - TWIN RIVERS 22302 1850 EAST ST PRINCETON 61356-9371 APRIL 1987 KEVIN 815-875-1386 NW 10 UNION JACK 163 KATHLEEN RD DuQUOIN 62832 NOVEMBER 1994 BRUCE 618-528-5513 SE - WILL COUNTY PO BOX 928 PLAINFIELD 60544-0928 APRIL 2003 MIKE 815-557-8525 NE 16 WINDY CITY 8720 S ESSEX CHICAGO 60617 APRIL 2011 MARSHA 778-877-5751 NE - FOR SALE: 2010 Harley-Davidson Electra FOR SALE: 2003 Heritage Springer Glide ULTRA CLASSIC, in Flame Blue Black. 100 year Anniver- [email protected] Pearl. Still 1 ½ years left on manufacturers sary. 12,400 miles extended warranty (transferable). Garage Excellent condition $13,500 obo kept. Extras; Screamin’ Eagle Pro Super tuner Call Bob 815-252-0733 ignition, 3 ½ “ Rinehart mufflers, Lowering (12/15)———- FOR SALE: 2013 KZ INFERNO 5th wheel kit, Chrome Engine guard and foot pegs, cover toyhauler model 3710T. 3 slides, 40’7” long, Mileage: 3,200 $20,000 OBO 217-508-9599 FOR SALE: 1981 Honda Goldwing for Sale. triple axle, lots of extras and upgrades. Paid (10/15) ——— Runs excellent. Only $67000, will sell for $49,900, only used once. 23000 miles. Collectable. Call Gene, 217-825-3737. (9/15)—— FOR SALE: 1990 Harley-Davidson FXDB 1100cc motor. These Dyna Sturgis model. For the 50th Anniversary bikes are known to do 300000+ miles with very FOR SALE: 1990 Harley-Davidson FXDB of the Sturgis Rally HD planned to make 1,600 of this bikes but made only 1,533. The little servicing. Clean Dyna Sturgis model. For Title. Great transportation vehicle. New bat- the 50th Anniversary of #1 bike is in the HD archives, the #2 bike is in the AMA museum and I have the 494th. It has tery, so this bike is ready to go. $1600 Text the Sturgis Rally HD 14,800 original miles and is all stock. Runs Only: 815-530-9650 George(12/15) planned to make 1,600 of like when it was new. I would love to get this bikes but made only $11,000 for it because of its excellent condi- FOR SALE: 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan, 97 cubic 1,533. The #1 bike is in the HD archives, the tion. Serious inquires call Arnie at (708) 704- inch clone, water cooled, #2 bike is in the AMA museum and I have the 2776. (9/15)—————— shaft drive, hydraulic clutch, fuel injection, great 494th. It has 14,800 original miles and is all running, super reliable, stock. Runs like when it was new. I would FOR SALE: 2011 Keystone Cougar Xlite well maintained with syn- love to get $11,000 for it because of its excel- 30WCV travel trailer; low usage. This V-nose thetic oil selling because lent condition. Serious inquires call Arnie at travel trailer has a rear living area with one of Job Loss Mitsubishi Plant Closing (708) 704-2776. (9/15)———————- slide. Two easy chairs sit in front of the back $4000.00. Contact Jack at gunssave- picture window while the slide contains a [email protected] or cell 309.287.7571, dining table and sleeper sofa with air mattress. FOR SALE: Woman's Fringed Leather Jack- will accept texts. (12/15) — The kitchen is furnished with a double-bowl et - size small (4 - 6) - $125. Call Angel at sink, stove with oven, microwave and refriger- 309.712.3570 (9/15) ————————- ator. A walk-through bathroom has a neo- All classified ads are due by the angle shower, sink and toilet. The master bed- room at the front of this Cougar 30WCV has a SECOND SATURDAY of the FOR SALE: 2001 Harley Davidson Heritage month and will run for at least 3 Softail, 45318 miles, 2nd slide, walk-around queen bed, front closet $7800.00 and separate outside entrance. See full specs months, or until space is needed. Be at http://www.rvguide.com/specs/keystone/ Diana 309-645-6079 sure and let me know if your item travel-trailer/2011/cougar- xlite/30wcv.html has sold so it can be removed and (10/15)———— $23,000 OBO 217-508-9971 (10/15) leave room for someone whose item has not sold!