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September 2012
President Gene Walker 5531 Lardon Rd NE Salem, OR 97305-3248 (503) 428-6641 (503) 371-4363 Treasurer Tom Ruttan 3761 SW Olson Ct Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 638-1746 tgruttan@earthlink.net
 
Vice President Gary Kelley 20000 NE Jaquith Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802 (503) 860-6442 garyk@amcaotc.org
 
Secretary Shannon Kelley 20000 NE Jaquith Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802 (503) 784-0760 shannonk@wildriders.org
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August Meeting Minutes
Gene called the meeting to order and recorded the minutes.
 Attendees:
Paul Wright, Don Woodard, Scott Nelson, Tom Ruttan, Gene Walker
Treasurers Report:
No extra charge for banquet at Village Green.
 Announcements:
Tenino WA Swap Meet
Old Business:
President Gene extends high gratitude to all members for their extra time and effort devoted to our 20th Annual successful road run. Special thanks go to Jim and Rosie Singhose for coordinating outstanding road routes and area history lessons.
Memorial Bricks:
All agreed to purchase 2 bricks at this time 1: Ken Edmiston, Roy Burke, 2: Lydian Accenzi.
New Business:
2013 Road Run location suggestions: DonW suggested Corvallis = Mary's Peak, Coast routes GeneW suggested Albany = Historic Brownsville, Sweet Home Sept 8th meeting CANCELLED.
Instead, we’ll take
a scenic 70-mile road ride.
We’ll get l
unch at the Marquam Inn. Gather at Iggy's parking lot - NW Corner Hwy 99 at Brooks Traffic light Meet at 10:30. No Rain Ride
Northern Rockies National Road Run
Don, Gail, their daughter LeAnne, Shannon and I represented OTC at the National Road Run hosted by members of the Northern Rockies Chapter in Kaslo BC. Don hauled my Chief up which allowed Shannon and I ride our Harleys. Needless to say, it was a nice ride.
Afternoon on Main Street, Kaslo BC
 
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 Shannon and I arrived Thursday evening, checked in and enjoyed lunch at the Brew Pub located downstairs in the Kaslo Hotel. The view of Kootenay Lake from the hotel was extraordinary.
Kootenay Lake
Thursday evening we enjoyed Greek food catered in the park by the lake. The food was wonderful and gave everyone an opportunity to introduce themselves and catch up on old times.
Greek food at the park
Friday morning we assembled at a nearby park for a southern loop following the roads Shannon and I rode in on. Instead of retracing our ride from the day before, we decided to run the route in reverse to see new country. We headed northwest to New Denver. We were able to avoid the showers Friday and had an enjoyable days ride on an excellent road following a stream with no traffic. Along the way we saw several falls like the one pictured next. We were told the area had received record rainfall over the spring. All the lakes, rivers and streams were running high and fast.
One of several waterfalls along HWY 31
After our return to Kaslo, we met up with Don, Gail and LeAnne. We were enjoying local beverages on the patio when storm clouds began to roll in from the south. After a short while, the storm arrived and we retreated into our room. Lots of lighting, thunder and rain followed. In the end, the bikes were all wet and several towns along the lake had lost power, Kaslo included.
Evening bike wash. Bring your own rags.
The staff at the Kaslo Hotel was somewhat prepared and was able to power the cash registers, taps and serve a limited menu for dinner with power generated by a car parked out back. We ate our fill and all survived the night with the help of LED lanterns provided in each room.
 
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 Come Saturday morning, the Sun was out, but unfortunately, so was the power. Zombies walked the streets in search of coffee. Most discovered the service station had a generator and was running their coffee machine full out. The line was peaceful. I did run into the hotel manager
getting her cup. I bet they’ll be better prepared
next time.
Saturday’s 160
-mile ride made a big loop north and east through New Denver, Nakusp and Upper Arrow Lake, around Trout Lake, then south back to Kaslo. Shannon and I decided breakfast in New Denver sounded like a good idea, so off we went. We enjoyed a second chance to ride through the canyon and soak up the scenery. The water in the stream was still very cold and the difference in air temperature produced a fog that hung just a few feet above the stream. . Along the way, Joe Stark lay in wait at a stream crossing. All the photos in this story were shot by Joe.
I’d like to thank him for letting me share
them with you. Joe
thought we’d all like
 a picture of ourselves riding. Here are Shannon and I on our way to New Denver.
Gary and Shannon in route to new Denver
Joe also caught us in the parking lot as we left on
Friday. Here’s Don as he left:
 
Don heading out for a day in the wind
Following the ride, we all returned to the hotel for
Saturday’s awards banquet. The oldest rider
award was handed out, but the winner decided since he had rode a modern bike, Don should receive the award. So Don got a quart of oil and the well wishes of all in attendance. The hotel staff had
prepared dinner on BBQ’s as power wasn’t restored until we had lined up to fill
our plates with excellent BBQ. Great work under difficult circumstances.
The riders assemble for a group photo
Again, I’d like to thank Joe Sta
rk for sharing his photos with us and all the Northern Rockies Chapter members who volunteered their time to make this event memorable.

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