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15th Annual (2010) / 2010 Jeep Show Dates
« on: August 07, 2009, 10:12:03 am »
Saturday July 17th & Sunday July 18th
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14th Annual (2009) / 2009 Trophy Winners
« on: July 21, 2009, 04:42:27 pm »
14th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show Trophy Winners
Congratulations to EVERYONE
Class #1 (CJ-5)
STOCK
1st - Eric Marks
2nd - J.B.Stoltzfus
3rd - Richard Glendenning
MODIFIED
1st - Waldy Candelaria
2nd - Michael Schycker
3rd - Duane Seitz
UNLIMITED
1st - Tim Yohn
2nd - Donald Best
3rd - Charles Faucette
Class #2 (CJ-7)
STOCK
1st - Rick Sparling
2nd - John Sparling
3rd - Tim Romask
MODIFIED
1st - Kevin Lettich
2nd - Donnie Wilkerson
3rd - Timothy Egger
UNLIMITED
1st - Mike Iacovelli
2nd - Paul Grohman
3rd - John Hubbard
Class #3 (Wrangler YJ)
STOCK
1st Brad Posadas
2nd George Lawler
3rd Neil Heaton
MODIFIED
1st - Ian Gingrich
2nd - Gregory Walton
3rd - Evan Semoff
UNLIMITED
1st - Scott Eisenhour
2nd - John Vavra
3rd - Mark Watkins
Class #4 (Willys)
STOCK
1st - Mike Hardesty
2nd - Kevin Shipman
3rd Dominick Marzigliano
MODIFIED
1st - Tom Goll
2nd - Michael Rauch
3rd - Robert Congedo
UNLIMITED
1st - Brian Cox
2nd - John Rauch
3rd Frank Maurer
Class #5 (Cherokee/Grand Cherokee)
STOCK
1st - Scott Clements
2nd - Joan Edwards
3rd Michael Stevens
MODIFIED
1st - Steve Weipper
2nd - Scott Drawbaugh
3rd - John Conard
UNLIMITED
1st - Jason Mann
2nd - Richard Granato
3rd - David Kinser
Class #6 (CJ-6 / Commando / Commanchee)
STOCK
1st Joe Sparling
2nd Kyle Brenneman
3rd Dave Tarby
MODIFIED
1st - David Burch
2nd - Bryan Potter
3rd - Karl Hackathorn
UNLIMITED
1st - Joseph Knotts
2nd - Robert Theodore
3rd - Scott Hackathorn
Class #7 (Wagoneer / J-Series Trucks)
STOCK
1st - Eric Jankowski
2nd - David Martinez
3rd - Herman Lehich
MODIFIED
1st - Thomas Greening
2nd - Jason Barry
3rd - Glenn Myers
UNLIMITED
1st - Tony Melans
2nd - Phil Elisio
3rd Adam Zeigler
Class #8 (Wrangler TJ / JK / Rubicon)
STOCK
1st - Craig McEwen
2nd - Rikki Salzman
3rd - Steve Schall
MODIFIED
1st - Antonio Himonitis
2nd - Norm Eckard
3rd - Justin Cox
UNLIMITED
1st - Scott Phillips
2nd Vincent McMahon
3rd Charles Guntow
Class #9 (Liberty / Compass / Commander / Patriot)
1st Tammy Meyers
2nd John Fritch
3rd - Brian Wood
Class #10 (Military)
1st Ronald Boltz
2nd Thomas Wagner
3rd Michael Read II
Class #11 (Non-Street Legal)
1st Brent Goegebuer
2nd Derik Hartsock
3rd Tommy Bostic
BEST of SHOW (STOCK)
Rick Sparling
BEST of SHOW (MODIFIED)
Evan Semoff III
BEST of SHOW (UNLIMITED)
Tommy Bostic
The BEST Trail Ready Jeep
Bob Behler
The ULTIMATE Beater Jeep
Jared Rocksord
The LARGEST Club Participation
Grass Roots Jeep Club
The LONGEST Distance Traveled
Texas - 2,381 miles
RTI RAMP COMPETITION
1st Scott Phillips - 1478
2nd Damien Martin 1404
3rd Rob Murphy 1184
SLOW CRAWL COMPETITION
1st Rob Murphy 3:06.48
2nd Derik Hartsock 1:36.12
3rd Grant Brower - 1:19.07
Congratulations to EVERYONE
Class #1 (CJ-5)
STOCK
1st - Eric Marks
2nd - J.B.Stoltzfus
3rd - Richard Glendenning
MODIFIED
1st - Waldy Candelaria
2nd - Michael Schycker
3rd - Duane Seitz
UNLIMITED
1st - Tim Yohn
2nd - Donald Best
3rd - Charles Faucette
Class #2 (CJ-7)
STOCK
1st - Rick Sparling
2nd - John Sparling
3rd - Tim Romask
MODIFIED
1st - Kevin Lettich
2nd - Donnie Wilkerson
3rd - Timothy Egger
UNLIMITED
1st - Mike Iacovelli
2nd - Paul Grohman
3rd - John Hubbard
Class #3 (Wrangler YJ)
STOCK
1st Brad Posadas
2nd George Lawler
3rd Neil Heaton
MODIFIED
1st - Ian Gingrich
2nd - Gregory Walton
3rd - Evan Semoff
UNLIMITED
1st - Scott Eisenhour
2nd - John Vavra
3rd - Mark Watkins
Class #4 (Willys)
STOCK
1st - Mike Hardesty
2nd - Kevin Shipman
3rd Dominick Marzigliano
MODIFIED
1st - Tom Goll
2nd - Michael Rauch
3rd - Robert Congedo
UNLIMITED
1st - Brian Cox
2nd - John Rauch
3rd Frank Maurer
Class #5 (Cherokee/Grand Cherokee)
STOCK
1st - Scott Clements
2nd - Joan Edwards
3rd Michael Stevens
MODIFIED
1st - Steve Weipper
2nd - Scott Drawbaugh
3rd - John Conard
UNLIMITED
1st - Jason Mann
2nd - Richard Granato
3rd - David Kinser
Class #6 (CJ-6 / Commando / Commanchee)
STOCK
1st Joe Sparling
2nd Kyle Brenneman
3rd Dave Tarby
MODIFIED
1st - David Burch
2nd - Bryan Potter
3rd - Karl Hackathorn
UNLIMITED
1st - Joseph Knotts
2nd - Robert Theodore
3rd - Scott Hackathorn
Class #7 (Wagoneer / J-Series Trucks)
STOCK
1st - Eric Jankowski
2nd - David Martinez
3rd - Herman Lehich
MODIFIED
1st - Thomas Greening
2nd - Jason Barry
3rd - Glenn Myers
UNLIMITED
1st - Tony Melans
2nd - Phil Elisio
3rd Adam Zeigler
Class #8 (Wrangler TJ / JK / Rubicon)
STOCK
1st - Craig McEwen
2nd - Rikki Salzman
3rd - Steve Schall
MODIFIED
1st - Antonio Himonitis
2nd - Norm Eckard
3rd - Justin Cox
UNLIMITED
1st - Scott Phillips
2nd Vincent McMahon
3rd Charles Guntow
Class #9 (Liberty / Compass / Commander / Patriot)
1st Tammy Meyers
2nd John Fritch
3rd - Brian Wood
Class #10 (Military)
1st Ronald Boltz
2nd Thomas Wagner
3rd Michael Read II
Class #11 (Non-Street Legal)
1st Brent Goegebuer
2nd Derik Hartsock
3rd Tommy Bostic
BEST of SHOW (STOCK)
Rick Sparling
BEST of SHOW (MODIFIED)
Evan Semoff III
BEST of SHOW (UNLIMITED)
Tommy Bostic
The BEST Trail Ready Jeep
Bob Behler
The ULTIMATE Beater Jeep
Jared Rocksord
The LARGEST Club Participation
Grass Roots Jeep Club
The LONGEST Distance Traveled
Texas - 2,381 miles
RTI RAMP COMPETITION
1st Scott Phillips - 1478
2nd Damien Martin 1404
3rd Rob Murphy 1184
SLOW CRAWL COMPETITION
1st Rob Murphy 3:06.48
2nd Derik Hartsock 1:36.12
3rd Grant Brower - 1:19.07
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National Issues / Out with the Old...In with the New!
« on: July 01, 2009, 09:20:40 am »
Out with the Old... In with the New
The Obama Administration took swift action on June 17 replacing the current Chief of the Forest Service, Gail Kimbell. The Secretary of Agriculture announced the appointment of a new Chief and in the concluding sentence of the press announcement, thanked Chief Kimbell for her service.
Kimbell, in an email to her colleagues at the Forest Service, said that the news of her dismissal was "sudden." She said simply, "the Administration wanted to make a change." It did so by appointing Tom Tidwell to assume her post.
Tidwell will become the 17th Chief of the Forest Service and will officially relieve Kimbell of her duties on July 3rd (the position of Chief of the Forest Service does not require Senate confirmation). He brings to the job a total of 32 years of experience working in a variety of positions within the Forest Service, beginning as a fire fighter. His most recent position was Regional Forester for Region One (Montana, North Dakota, and part of Idaho).
With the Forest Service continuing the implementation of the Travel Management Rule and with many forests working hard to complete the process by the end of FY2010, ARRA continues to work closely with the agency in terms of resolving issues such as adequate signage, better maps and outreach to the OHV enthusiast community. Whenever there is a change at the top, we have to remain vigilant to ensure that priorities do not change, especially as it relates to OHV recreation. In other words, we are going to keep a watchful eye on the agency as it undergoes this leadership change.
We wish Chief Kimbell a happy retirement and welcome Chief-designate Tidwell back to the Nation's Capital. We look forward to the opportunity of working with him to support the agency's recreation programs.
New Director at BLM
The Director of the BLM does require Senate confirmation and President Obama has announced his intention to nominate Bob Abbey as the next Director of the agency. Abbey hails from the State of Nevada and his candidacy has the strong backing of Nevada Senator Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader.
Abbey was a long time employee of both the Bureau of Land Management and the State of Nevada and has an extensive background in managing public lands. As the largest landlord in the U. S., BLM controls 256 million acres, and the Director has a lot of say over how that land is used by all sorts of entities, including recreation.
In recent years, BLM has come under criticism by some members of Congress over its approach in managing OHV recreation. These members were unhappy with the agency's pace in moving to a designated trail system. Last year, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing on OHV recreation and both the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management reviewed for the committee their approach in managing this increasingly popular form of recreation. Much of the criticism leveled at BLM was over the fact that it could take up to 10 years to complete the process. The agency's response was that they were doing what they could with the financial resources available. Time will tell what changes the new Director will bring to BLM. We will keep you informed as things happen.
Recreational Trails Program
We have written about the importance of this program and the challenges we face as budget pressures continue to threaten all programs associated with the highway trust fund. Current estimates are that the highway trust fund will run out of money by this August and that another $6-9 billion will be needed to complete highway projects currently underway.
James Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has been working hard to fashion legislation to provide financial stability to the fund and to create a transportation policy that will provide a framework for the next six years. Chairman Oberstar has released his proposed legislation calling for the expenditure of $450 billion over six years. We are very pleased to report that he continues to recognize the importance of the Recreational Trails Program and that he is seeking a renewal of its authorization in his transportation measure.
The future of the Oberstar effort is uncertain because the Obama Administration just announced that it did not want the Congress to pass a six-year reauthorization measure. Instead, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood is suggesting an 18-month extension. The shorter extension is being proposed because the Obama Administration hasn't figured out a way to pay for a six-year program in light of all the other financial pressures facing the federal government. In other words, a band-aid approach seems to be the order of the day and as of this writing, it looks as though the Senate will go along with that approach.
So, despite Chairman Oberstar's hard work, the future of our transportation policy remains uncertain and the future of the Recreational Trails Program remains in doubt. The current law expires September 30, 2009, so we anticipate that in July and September (the Congress is in recess during the month of August) the House and the Senate, in consultation with the Obama Administration, will attempt to cobble together a temporary patch that will fund the highway trust fund for another 18 months. We need to remain vigilant to ensure that RTP receives a similar extension.
The Economy
Every day the news is filled with more stories about plant closures, layoffs, declining property values, plummeting retail store sales, etc. Practically every aspect of our national economy is affected by the economic downturn. These are discouraging times for many of our neighbors, friends, and family members. This uncertainty makes the times all the more stressful, but especially so for those with young families.
All of us are learning to do more with less. Some are better at it than others, but we are all learning because we have to. Rather than taking long vacations, many families are taking day-long trips. Those of you who are fortunate enough to live relatively close to public lands can access these areas at little or no cost. Take advantage of this by taking your kids for a day of exploring. Tear them away from the television set or the computer and insist that they spend a day with you hiking, OHV riding or boating. All of you will be healthier for it, both physically and emotionally, and in the process you will strengthen family ties.
Vacations don't have to be expensive. Devoting one day a week outdoors with the family will make a world of difference in facing the challenges ahead.
Sincerely,
Larry E. Smith
Executive Director
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
The Obama Administration took swift action on June 17 replacing the current Chief of the Forest Service, Gail Kimbell. The Secretary of Agriculture announced the appointment of a new Chief and in the concluding sentence of the press announcement, thanked Chief Kimbell for her service.
Kimbell, in an email to her colleagues at the Forest Service, said that the news of her dismissal was "sudden." She said simply, "the Administration wanted to make a change." It did so by appointing Tom Tidwell to assume her post.
Tidwell will become the 17th Chief of the Forest Service and will officially relieve Kimbell of her duties on July 3rd (the position of Chief of the Forest Service does not require Senate confirmation). He brings to the job a total of 32 years of experience working in a variety of positions within the Forest Service, beginning as a fire fighter. His most recent position was Regional Forester for Region One (Montana, North Dakota, and part of Idaho).
With the Forest Service continuing the implementation of the Travel Management Rule and with many forests working hard to complete the process by the end of FY2010, ARRA continues to work closely with the agency in terms of resolving issues such as adequate signage, better maps and outreach to the OHV enthusiast community. Whenever there is a change at the top, we have to remain vigilant to ensure that priorities do not change, especially as it relates to OHV recreation. In other words, we are going to keep a watchful eye on the agency as it undergoes this leadership change.
We wish Chief Kimbell a happy retirement and welcome Chief-designate Tidwell back to the Nation's Capital. We look forward to the opportunity of working with him to support the agency's recreation programs.
New Director at BLM
The Director of the BLM does require Senate confirmation and President Obama has announced his intention to nominate Bob Abbey as the next Director of the agency. Abbey hails from the State of Nevada and his candidacy has the strong backing of Nevada Senator Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader.
Abbey was a long time employee of both the Bureau of Land Management and the State of Nevada and has an extensive background in managing public lands. As the largest landlord in the U. S., BLM controls 256 million acres, and the Director has a lot of say over how that land is used by all sorts of entities, including recreation.
In recent years, BLM has come under criticism by some members of Congress over its approach in managing OHV recreation. These members were unhappy with the agency's pace in moving to a designated trail system. Last year, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing on OHV recreation and both the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management reviewed for the committee their approach in managing this increasingly popular form of recreation. Much of the criticism leveled at BLM was over the fact that it could take up to 10 years to complete the process. The agency's response was that they were doing what they could with the financial resources available. Time will tell what changes the new Director will bring to BLM. We will keep you informed as things happen.
Recreational Trails Program
We have written about the importance of this program and the challenges we face as budget pressures continue to threaten all programs associated with the highway trust fund. Current estimates are that the highway trust fund will run out of money by this August and that another $6-9 billion will be needed to complete highway projects currently underway.
James Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has been working hard to fashion legislation to provide financial stability to the fund and to create a transportation policy that will provide a framework for the next six years. Chairman Oberstar has released his proposed legislation calling for the expenditure of $450 billion over six years. We are very pleased to report that he continues to recognize the importance of the Recreational Trails Program and that he is seeking a renewal of its authorization in his transportation measure.
The future of the Oberstar effort is uncertain because the Obama Administration just announced that it did not want the Congress to pass a six-year reauthorization measure. Instead, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood is suggesting an 18-month extension. The shorter extension is being proposed because the Obama Administration hasn't figured out a way to pay for a six-year program in light of all the other financial pressures facing the federal government. In other words, a band-aid approach seems to be the order of the day and as of this writing, it looks as though the Senate will go along with that approach.
So, despite Chairman Oberstar's hard work, the future of our transportation policy remains uncertain and the future of the Recreational Trails Program remains in doubt. The current law expires September 30, 2009, so we anticipate that in July and September (the Congress is in recess during the month of August) the House and the Senate, in consultation with the Obama Administration, will attempt to cobble together a temporary patch that will fund the highway trust fund for another 18 months. We need to remain vigilant to ensure that RTP receives a similar extension.
The Economy
Every day the news is filled with more stories about plant closures, layoffs, declining property values, plummeting retail store sales, etc. Practically every aspect of our national economy is affected by the economic downturn. These are discouraging times for many of our neighbors, friends, and family members. This uncertainty makes the times all the more stressful, but especially so for those with young families.
All of us are learning to do more with less. Some are better at it than others, but we are all learning because we have to. Rather than taking long vacations, many families are taking day-long trips. Those of you who are fortunate enough to live relatively close to public lands can access these areas at little or no cost. Take advantage of this by taking your kids for a day of exploring. Tear them away from the television set or the computer and insist that they spend a day with you hiking, OHV riding or boating. All of you will be healthier for it, both physically and emotionally, and in the process you will strengthen family ties.
Vacations don't have to be expensive. Devoting one day a week outdoors with the family will make a world of difference in facing the challenges ahead.
Sincerely,
Larry E. Smith
Executive Director
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
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Regional Issues / PA DCNR Announces Public Meetings
« on: May 29, 2009, 02:46:58 pm »
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced 3 public meetings on June 1st, 2nd and 3rd where the public, including OHV enthusiasts, can share ideas about improving recreation opportunities throughout the state. OHV enthusiasts are encouraged to attend one or more of these sessions to support the sport.
http://www.arra-access.com/arra/pa.html
June 1, Four Points by Sheraton, Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars
June 2, Ramada Conference Center, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College
June 3, DeSales University, University Center Gerald White Pavilion, 2755 State Ave., Center Valley
http://www.arra-access.com/arra/pa.html
June 1, Four Points by Sheraton, Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars
June 2, Ramada Conference Center, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College
June 3, DeSales University, University Center Gerald White Pavilion, 2755 State Ave., Center Valley
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National Issues / Sticky Fingers in New Mexico
« on: March 09, 2009, 10:19:19 am »
Sticky Fingers in New Mexico
The budget crunch is being felt in cities and states throughout the country. Legislators, governors and mayors are looking for any "free" cash they can get their hands on in order to fund new and existing programs. Strange things happen during difficult economic times and we only need to look to New Mexico for an interesting, but disturbing development.
OHV riders in New Mexico were sounding the alarm a few days ago when they discovered that the New Mexico State Legislature was getting ready to dip into the New Mexico OHV sticker fund to the tune of $500,000. Rather than use the money to provide public education on safe OHV practices and trail construction and maintenance, as it was originally intended, legislative language in House Bill 2 would direct the funds to an "eco-tourism initiative" by the State Tourism Department. Apparently, Governor Richardson wants to use the eco-tourism initiative as a way to promote "a nature-based form of specialty travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of the local community." I'm not sure what that means, but that is the legislative language and one has to assume that the Governor has a clue.
Governor Richardson, as you will recall, was nominated by President Obama to be the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Commerce. Richardson later had to withdraw his nomination because he is under investigation by federal authorities for possible violations of political fundraising laws. As far as we can tell, the investigation is ongoing and Richardson still has not been given the signal that he no longer has to worry about pending legal issues. Perhaps the federal investigators should expand their investigation to include "eco-tourism" and the potential misuse of the OHV sticker fund.
The budget crunch is being felt in cities and states throughout the country. Legislators, governors and mayors are looking for any "free" cash they can get their hands on in order to fund new and existing programs. Strange things happen during difficult economic times and we only need to look to New Mexico for an interesting, but disturbing development.
OHV riders in New Mexico were sounding the alarm a few days ago when they discovered that the New Mexico State Legislature was getting ready to dip into the New Mexico OHV sticker fund to the tune of $500,000. Rather than use the money to provide public education on safe OHV practices and trail construction and maintenance, as it was originally intended, legislative language in House Bill 2 would direct the funds to an "eco-tourism initiative" by the State Tourism Department. Apparently, Governor Richardson wants to use the eco-tourism initiative as a way to promote "a nature-based form of specialty travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of the local community." I'm not sure what that means, but that is the legislative language and one has to assume that the Governor has a clue.
Governor Richardson, as you will recall, was nominated by President Obama to be the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Commerce. Richardson later had to withdraw his nomination because he is under investigation by federal authorities for possible violations of political fundraising laws. As far as we can tell, the investigation is ongoing and Richardson still has not been given the signal that he no longer has to worry about pending legal issues. Perhaps the federal investigators should expand their investigation to include "eco-tourism" and the potential misuse of the OHV sticker fund.
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14th Annual (2009) / Vendors Attending in 2009
« on: February 23, 2009, 08:56:46 am »
This list will be updated as confirmations come in...
1- Quadratec
2- Stetler Dodge Chrysler Jeep
3- Rusty's Off Road Products
4- Mickey Thompson Wheels & Tires
5- All Sports Magazines
6- Vintage Jeep Specialties
7- Hoak's 4x4 & RV Performance Center
8- RIPP Modifications
9- Skyjacker Suspensions
10- A&L Design / Sticky Lee
11- River Raider Snorkle Systems
12- Rock Krawler Suspension
13- Hi-Lift Jack Co.
14- Atomic Bounce
15- All Things Jeep
16- Superlift Suspensions
17- 4WD Hardware
18- 4x4 Group Buy
19- Extreme Axle Sales
20- Rausch Creek Off Road Park
21- Tuffy Security Products
22- Jeff Daniels Jeep Customizing
23- Know Where 2 Jeep
24- Mount Zion Off Road
25- AtoZ Fabrication
26- Apple Hill Off Road
27- Appalachian Off Road
28- Mountain Valley Customs
29- Zone Offroad
30- Hyline Offroad
31- Amsoil Distributor
32- Truck Stuff & More
33- Jeeperz 4WD
34- Bear Tracks Photography
35- Hidden Hitch
36- Big Dog Productions
37- Clayton Off-Road Mfg.
38- Warrior Products
39- STOUT Products
40- JKS Mfg.
41- Custom Air Horns
42- Olympic 4x4
43- Hutchinson Industries
44- MBRP Performance Exhaust
45- Middle Creek Fabrication
46- 4 Wheel Parts
47- Draken Off-Road Ltd.
48- Adventurous 4x4
49- Pro Comp Suspension
50- Rancho Suspension
51- Quigley Motor Co.
52- N.O.R.A.
53- R&S Auto
54- Z&M Jeeps
55- Cassidy's Custom Creations
56- Jim Diamond Jeep Parts
57- Flameball
58- Skid Row Off-Road
59- WARN Industries
60- Adams Jeep of Maryland
61- Full Traction Suspension
62- Moto Gems Jewelry
63- Body Armor
64- Foothill Off-Road
65- One Mean Cleaner
66- Item Manufacturing
2- Stetler Dodge Chrysler Jeep
3- Rusty's Off Road Products
4- Mickey Thompson Wheels & Tires
5- All Sports Magazines
6- Vintage Jeep Specialties
7- Hoak's 4x4 & RV Performance Center
8- RIPP Modifications
9- Skyjacker Suspensions
10- A&L Design / Sticky Lee
11- River Raider Snorkle Systems
12- Rock Krawler Suspension
13- Hi-Lift Jack Co.
14- Atomic Bounce
15- All Things Jeep
16- Superlift Suspensions
17- 4WD Hardware
18- 4x4 Group Buy
19- Extreme Axle Sales
20- Rausch Creek Off Road Park
21- Tuffy Security Products
22- Jeff Daniels Jeep Customizing
23- Know Where 2 Jeep
24- Mount Zion Off Road
25- AtoZ Fabrication
26- Apple Hill Off Road
27- Appalachian Off Road
28- Mountain Valley Customs
29- Zone Offroad
30- Hyline Offroad
31- Amsoil Distributor
32- Truck Stuff & More
33- Jeeperz 4WD
34- Bear Tracks Photography
35- Hidden Hitch
36- Big Dog Productions
37- Clayton Off-Road Mfg.
38- Warrior Products
39- STOUT Products
40- JKS Mfg.
41- Custom Air Horns
42- Olympic 4x4
43- Hutchinson Industries
44- MBRP Performance Exhaust
45- Middle Creek Fabrication
46- 4 Wheel Parts
47- Draken Off-Road Ltd.
48- Adventurous 4x4
49- Pro Comp Suspension
50- Rancho Suspension
51- Quigley Motor Co.
52- N.O.R.A.
53- R&S Auto
54- Z&M Jeeps
55- Cassidy's Custom Creations
56- Jim Diamond Jeep Parts
57- Flameball
58- Skid Row Off-Road
59- WARN Industries
60- Adams Jeep of Maryland
61- Full Traction Suspension
62- Moto Gems Jewelry
63- Body Armor
64- Foothill Off-Road
65- One Mean Cleaner
66- Item Manufacturing
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National Issues / UNITEDS e-News
« on: February 22, 2009, 11:04:49 pm »
I'm not so sure most of our readers are aware, but this on-line publication can be read through a link on the home page of this website.
UFWDA have been publishing these monthly e-News bulletins for 3+ years now and welcome new readers. In an age of 30-60 day comment periods on land access, publications such as this are an important source of information for UFWDA members and others.
If you are not on our direct mailing list, we encourage you to do so for free here....
www.benchmarkemail.com/listbuildercustom.asp?id=2315
UFWDA have been publishing these monthly e-News bulletins for 3+ years now and welcome new readers. In an age of 30-60 day comment periods on land access, publications such as this are an important source of information for UFWDA members and others.
If you are not on our direct mailing list, we encourage you to do so for free here....
www.benchmarkemail.com/listbuildercustom.asp?id=2315
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National Issues / Vote Against S. 22 Omnibus Legislation!
« on: February 10, 2009, 12:49:54 am »
Urge Your Representative to Vote Against S. 22 Omnibus Legislation!
House Set to Ban OHV Access to 2 Million Acres of Public Lands
Once again ARRA needs your help to defeat omnibus legislation that includes the National Landscape Conservation System Act! The full Senate passed restrictive omnibus land legislation last month. Now, we need your help to defeat the measure in the House.
Please Take Action and send a letter to your Representative urging him or her to vote against omnibus legislation, S. 22, that includes 160 public lands measures including the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) Act. The bill would create more than two million acres of wilderness while authorizing dozens of studies for potential parks, protected rivers and historical landmarks in addition to statutorily establishing the NLCS.
It is more important than ever for you to urge your Representative to vote against NLCS legislation in light of an ongoing Department of Interior (DOI) investigation of the existing NLCS division of the Bureau of Land Management. DOI initiated the investigation after reviewing emails and other documents that show extensive coordination between top NLCS officials and lobbyists for environmental groups as federal law generally prohibits federal employees from using appropriated funds or their official positions to lobby Congress.
Visit:
www.arra-access.com "TO TAKE ACTION"
House Set to Ban OHV Access to 2 Million Acres of Public Lands
Once again ARRA needs your help to defeat omnibus legislation that includes the National Landscape Conservation System Act! The full Senate passed restrictive omnibus land legislation last month. Now, we need your help to defeat the measure in the House.
Please Take Action and send a letter to your Representative urging him or her to vote against omnibus legislation, S. 22, that includes 160 public lands measures including the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) Act. The bill would create more than two million acres of wilderness while authorizing dozens of studies for potential parks, protected rivers and historical landmarks in addition to statutorily establishing the NLCS.
It is more important than ever for you to urge your Representative to vote against NLCS legislation in light of an ongoing Department of Interior (DOI) investigation of the existing NLCS division of the Bureau of Land Management. DOI initiated the investigation after reviewing emails and other documents that show extensive coordination between top NLCS officials and lobbyists for environmental groups as federal law generally prohibits federal employees from using appropriated funds or their official positions to lobby Congress.
Visit:
www.arra-access.com "TO TAKE ACTION"
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Regional Issues / GWNF Plan Revision
« on: February 07, 2009, 08:57:44 pm »
From: Gregg Jackson VA4WDA Land Use coordinator
Help,
With things happening at home, and the economy effecting work, I have not been able to make the last to planning meetings with the forest service. So we need everyone to comment on the plan revision.
Go to the forest service link below and fill out the forms, write down every trail that should be kept open, get a map and note the FR number or name, not what you know it as.
Say you want more high clearance technical challenges added to existing road structure. The addition of these challenges would alleviate the illegal activity. It would also help to enforce the present structure to handle increase traffic needs.
How Wilderness ties the hands of F.S. management.
If you can think of specific areas where you would like to see something write it down.
Do some research and comment please. They have maps up for download, the plan and the comments are there. You just have to spend a little time and dig them up.
PLEASE DO THIS NOW, DON'T WAIT.
Also, post it up on every web site you can. The more good comments the better.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/forestplan/revision/contact.shtml
Help,
With things happening at home, and the economy effecting work, I have not been able to make the last to planning meetings with the forest service. So we need everyone to comment on the plan revision.
Go to the forest service link below and fill out the forms, write down every trail that should be kept open, get a map and note the FR number or name, not what you know it as.
Say you want more high clearance technical challenges added to existing road structure. The addition of these challenges would alleviate the illegal activity. It would also help to enforce the present structure to handle increase traffic needs.
How Wilderness ties the hands of F.S. management.
If you can think of specific areas where you would like to see something write it down.
Do some research and comment please. They have maps up for download, the plan and the comments are there. You just have to spend a little time and dig them up.
PLEASE DO THIS NOW, DON'T WAIT.
Also, post it up on every web site you can. The more good comments the better.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/forestplan/revision/contact.shtml
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National Issues / A New Beginning
« on: February 05, 2009, 01:13:45 am »
A New Beginning
The 44th President of the United States took his oath of office (twice - due to the difficulty the Chief Justice had remembering the correct version of the oath) and the new Congress is up and running. It's a new beginning here in the Nation's Capital and with that comes a certain amount of excitement as well as a great deal of nervousness. Despite the fact that we are waging war in two countries, the overriding issue in every debate is the state of our national economy. The White House, the Congress and the Federal Reserve are all searching for new approaches to create jobs and to stem the rapid increase in unemployment.
NLCS Passes Senate
In one of the first actions of the new session, the Senate approved by a vote of 73-21, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, a package of more than 180 public lands bills along with the permanent designation of the National Lands Conservation System. This was done despite the valiant efforts of Senator Tom Coburn to stop the bill. During the closing days of the 110th Congress, Senator Coburn was successful in preventing a final Senate vote on this measure. Senator Harry Reid, the Majority Leader, vowed to make the public lands bill a priority when the Senate convened in January, 2009, and indeed, Senator Reid followed through with that threat in the second week of the session.
The measure now goes to the House of Representatives for action. We anticipate the House will approve the measure and that it will eventually be sent to the President for his signature.
Billions, Billions and Billions
I have never seen our government authorize and appropriate such a large amount of money in such a short period of time as with the passage of the economic stimulus package. The House of Representatives approved its version of the measure on January 28 and the Senate is set to begin debate on its version the first week of February. The goal is to get a bill to the President's desk by February 16th, at the latest.
The dollar figures in the stimulus package are simply staggering in size. The House version totals $819 billion and the Senate version is now approaching $900 billion. No doubt the conference committee will come up with something in between.
The order of the day is "shovel ready." President Obama and the Congress want to fund as many federal projects as soon as possible in order to stimulate the economy and create jobs. While this is a worthy and necessary goal, the rush to judgment resembles a fire drill in that none of these spending bills have had the benefit of Congressional oversight hearings. Rather, the federal agencies have sent their wish lists to Capitol Hill saying this is what we can do within a certain time frame, and by the way, it will cost X amount, and that's how we have arrived at a stimulus package in the range of 800-900 billion dollars.
Public lands agencies stand to benefit. In the bill reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee, both the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will receive additional funding for activities relating to recreation.
Bureau of Land Management
A total of $135 million for management of lands and resources with a recommendation that funds be allocated as follows:
$80 million for deferred maintenance projects
$25 million for recreation maintenance, especially for rehabilitation of off-road vehicle trails
$20 million for trail maintenance and restoration
Forest Service
$100 million for trail maintenance and improvement
At the moment, these are lump sums. We don't know where the money will be spent or on what projects. I suppose some auditor working for the Forest Service and/or the BLM knows where the money will flow, but for now we seem to be just working with big figures. I hope we will have more information for you in time for the March newsletter.
If these numbers fail to get your attention, the Treasury Department is in the process of developing a new rescue package for the banks. The reported cost this time around: $2 trillion!
Working Together
A trail incident last month in California has brought together a number of equestrian and OHV groups with the realization that working together advocating trail safety practices is of critical importance to the recreation community at large. Rather than pointing fingers at each other, the immediate response was to work together to foster greater cooperation and understanding among all users of trail systems. Involvement included local, state, and national equestrian and OHV groups.
This is a very positive development, one which we need to continue to cultivate wherever people are using the public trail system. Now, if we can only get the two political parties in Washington to follow the same philosophy (and there are some signs this is beginning to happen), maybe things will start looking up for the national economy.
Sincerely,
Larry E. Smith
Executive Director
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
The 44th President of the United States took his oath of office (twice - due to the difficulty the Chief Justice had remembering the correct version of the oath) and the new Congress is up and running. It's a new beginning here in the Nation's Capital and with that comes a certain amount of excitement as well as a great deal of nervousness. Despite the fact that we are waging war in two countries, the overriding issue in every debate is the state of our national economy. The White House, the Congress and the Federal Reserve are all searching for new approaches to create jobs and to stem the rapid increase in unemployment.
NLCS Passes Senate
In one of the first actions of the new session, the Senate approved by a vote of 73-21, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, a package of more than 180 public lands bills along with the permanent designation of the National Lands Conservation System. This was done despite the valiant efforts of Senator Tom Coburn to stop the bill. During the closing days of the 110th Congress, Senator Coburn was successful in preventing a final Senate vote on this measure. Senator Harry Reid, the Majority Leader, vowed to make the public lands bill a priority when the Senate convened in January, 2009, and indeed, Senator Reid followed through with that threat in the second week of the session.
The measure now goes to the House of Representatives for action. We anticipate the House will approve the measure and that it will eventually be sent to the President for his signature.
Billions, Billions and Billions
I have never seen our government authorize and appropriate such a large amount of money in such a short period of time as with the passage of the economic stimulus package. The House of Representatives approved its version of the measure on January 28 and the Senate is set to begin debate on its version the first week of February. The goal is to get a bill to the President's desk by February 16th, at the latest.
The dollar figures in the stimulus package are simply staggering in size. The House version totals $819 billion and the Senate version is now approaching $900 billion. No doubt the conference committee will come up with something in between.
The order of the day is "shovel ready." President Obama and the Congress want to fund as many federal projects as soon as possible in order to stimulate the economy and create jobs. While this is a worthy and necessary goal, the rush to judgment resembles a fire drill in that none of these spending bills have had the benefit of Congressional oversight hearings. Rather, the federal agencies have sent their wish lists to Capitol Hill saying this is what we can do within a certain time frame, and by the way, it will cost X amount, and that's how we have arrived at a stimulus package in the range of 800-900 billion dollars.
Public lands agencies stand to benefit. In the bill reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee, both the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will receive additional funding for activities relating to recreation.
Bureau of Land Management
A total of $135 million for management of lands and resources with a recommendation that funds be allocated as follows:
$80 million for deferred maintenance projects
$25 million for recreation maintenance, especially for rehabilitation of off-road vehicle trails
$20 million for trail maintenance and restoration
Forest Service
$100 million for trail maintenance and improvement
At the moment, these are lump sums. We don't know where the money will be spent or on what projects. I suppose some auditor working for the Forest Service and/or the BLM knows where the money will flow, but for now we seem to be just working with big figures. I hope we will have more information for you in time for the March newsletter.
If these numbers fail to get your attention, the Treasury Department is in the process of developing a new rescue package for the banks. The reported cost this time around: $2 trillion!
Working Together
A trail incident last month in California has brought together a number of equestrian and OHV groups with the realization that working together advocating trail safety practices is of critical importance to the recreation community at large. Rather than pointing fingers at each other, the immediate response was to work together to foster greater cooperation and understanding among all users of trail systems. Involvement included local, state, and national equestrian and OHV groups.
This is a very positive development, one which we need to continue to cultivate wherever people are using the public trail system. Now, if we can only get the two political parties in Washington to follow the same philosophy (and there are some signs this is beginning to happen), maybe things will start looking up for the national economy.
Sincerely,
Larry E. Smith
Executive Director
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
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14th Annual (2009) / 2009 Lodging Reservations
« on: January 20, 2009, 10:02:18 am »
The following link from the York Convention & Visitors Bureau can help making your reservations quick and easy.
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=83663
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=83663
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Website Announcements / Updates / Forum Rules
« on: December 05, 2008, 10:04:51 am »
PA Jeeps Forum Rules
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PA Jeeps does not generally monitor this Discussion Forum for inappropriate postings, and does not on its own undertake editorial control of postings. However, in the event that any inappropriate posting or unauthorized use of the Discussion Forum is brought to PA Jeeps attention, including but not limited to prohibited posting and usage as outlined herein, PA Jeeps will take all appropriate action, in its sole discretion. PA Jeeps reserves the right to terminate, without prior notice, the Discussion Forum access of any user who does not abide by these guidelines.
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PA Jeeps accepts no responsibility for the opinions and information posted on this Discussion Forum by others. PA Jeeps disclaims all warranties with regard to information posted on this Discussion Forum, whether posted by PA Jeeps or others; this disclaimer includes all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. In no event shall PA Jeeps be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages, or damages of any kind whatsoever, resulting from loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of any information posted on this Discussion Forum.
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PA Jeeps Membership / Memberships & Renewals
« on: December 03, 2008, 01:17:44 am »
We've posted a NEW form on the website. You'll find the link on the home page.
It's a universal form that requires that YOU fill in the date and we've also adopted a required disclaimer that needs to be signed.
It will make our book keeping, and site updates more efficiant.
It's a universal form that requires that YOU fill in the date and we've also adopted a required disclaimer that needs to be signed.
It will make our book keeping, and site updates more efficiant.
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Regional Issues / Pa - Fairview Township, York (ATTEND AND DEFEAT THIS...!)
« on: November 22, 2008, 12:15:14 am »
Just forewarding to those in PA that can help to attend and say NO...!!!!!!
December 1st, all area OHV enthusiasts need to attend this township meeting. Below, please find the original letter sent out by Denny Mann of PAOHV. Once again we are involved in a fight to preserve our right
to recreate on our own property in Pennsylvania. York County seems to be the epicenter of this controversy with eight anti-OHV ordinances going to vote to date. So far we have successfully defeated three of
these ANTI OHV ordinances, but the list continues.
The next battleground is Fairview Township, York County. Often townships already have ordinances in place to protect residents against trespassing, noise, and dust generated by neighbors; Fairview Township is no
exception. The present Township Ordinance Chapter 10, Part 3, http://www.twp.fairview.pa.us/2008ords/ pdffiles/2330-010.pdf , addresses just these issues. Yet, because of one angry neighbor these rules are not enough, and the township is willing to add a new chapter in exchange for his silence. The wise and fair alternative would be to adopt a simple dust ordinance to cover residents from undesirable nuisances. Then a resident could file a nuisance complaint without singling out a specific group such as the OHV enthusiasts.
On December 1st @ 7:00 PM. Fairview Township supervisors will be meeting to discuss and vote on Ordinance 2008-11, which will unfairly impact residents who ride on their own property and turn recreating into a crime. We need everyones help. Your letters of support and attendance are desperately needed to defeat Ordinance 2008-11. Please mark the 1st on your calendars and come support the
residents of Fairview Township
Now, take a look at how absolutely ridiculous this ordinance is. An ordinance like this could conceivably shut down a place like Raucsh Creek.
ORDINANCE NO . 2008-11
FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND USE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITHIN FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WHEREASF, airview Township (Township) is a second class township, governed by the Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. §65101 et seq., which authorizes the Township to adopt ordinances for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the use and operation of recreational vehicles within Fairview Township may create a public nuisance and adversely affect the public's health, safety and welfare by the creation of excessive noise, dust and fumes; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the reasonable regulation of recreational vehicles in Fairview Township so as to reduce noise and air pollution, protect the public's health, safety and welfare; and to provide for the peaceable and quiet enjoyment of property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby ordained and enacted as follows:
SECTION 1: Definitions.
OCCUPANT - A Person who regularly resides on the property in question.
OWNER - Any Person who has legal or equitable title to the property on which a Recreational Vehicle is being operated.
PERSON - An individual, group of individuals,a partnership, firm, association or any other entity.
1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - All motorized vehicles, designed or re-designed or otherwise being used for off-road recreational use, including, but not limited to the following:
a. Motorcycles
b. Trail bikes
c. All terrain vehicles (A TV's)
d. Go carts
e. Snowmobiles
f. Trucks, sports utility vehicles (SUV's), and 4-wheel drive vehicles
g. Any other similar mechanized vehicle (excluding battery only operated vehicles)
The term "Recreational Vehicle" shall not include motorized vehicles for law enforcement, fire, emergency, military, or other authorized government purposes, or off-road motorized vehicles used as utility vehicles for agriculture, husbandry, lawn care, snow removal or business operations.
(OK, look at that for a moment. your snow blower, lawn mower, etc, which make just as much noise as an ATV or OHV.. or TRUCK... they are pointing at SUVs here, whether road legal or not.!! Its OK to use your lawn mower but not your ATV.)
SECTION 2: Operation and Use of Recreational Vehicles on Private Property.
The following regulations shall apply for the use of a Recreational Vehicle on private real property:
A. Owner or Occupant. Only the Owner, Occupant, permitted guests and family may operate a Recreational Vehicle on private real property subject to the restrictions outlined herein.
B. Setback Requirements.
1. A Person operating a Recreational Vehicle must remain at least three hundred (300) feet from any property line, including property road frontage and associated roadway right-of-way lines, unless written permission has been obtained by the adjoining property owner to operate the recreational vehicle within any reduced setback, and with any mutually agreed terms and conditions.
(Hey people, this means you can't operate your own truck in your own yard or driveway if its closer than 300 feet from your neighbors, unless you have written permission.!!)
2. It shall not be a violation of this Section to operate a Recreational Vehicle within the required setback for purposes of ingress and egress from or onto a driveway.
C. Additional Restrictions. (These are all bad)
1. No more than four (4) Recreational Vehicles may be operated at the same time. (This one could shut down any of the OHV parks out there)
2. A person may operate a Recreational Vehicle only between the hours of 9:00. a.m. and 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
3. An operator or operators may ride a Recreational Vehicle for no longer than a total of one (1) hour at a time with two (2) hour rest period between the next operation of a Recreational Vehicle.
D. Dust. A person shall not generate or permit to be generated as a result of the use or operation of any Recreational Vehicle any dust which crossesover onto an adjoining or adjacent property that will interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential use of the property, either inside or outside.
E. Equipment Exhaust. All Recreational Vehicles shall be fitted with the original equipment exhaust while in operation.
F. Environmentally Sensitive Areas. NO Person shall operate, allow or permit the operation of a Recreational Vehicle within a stream, creek, waterway, drainage-way, wetland, or erosion sensitive areas, or within fifty (50) feet of such environmentally sensitive areas.
G. Livestock. No Person shall operate, allow or permit the operation of a Recreational Vehicle within five hundred (500) feet of any type of livestock.
SECTION 3: Operation and Use of a Recreational Vehicle on Township Property.
No Person shall operate a Recreational Vehicle on Township property without the express written consent of the Township. (UUUMMM, aren't town roads township property? They are telling you that you can't operate your truck or SUV on township property )
SECTION 4: Enforcement and Penalty.
A. Violations a Public Nuisance; Persons Liable. A violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed a public nuisance, and shall subject the Owner of the property and/or any Person operating a Recreational Vehicle in violation of this Ordinance to summary enf
orcement proceedings. The Fairview Township Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Fairview Township Zoning Officer. the Fairview Township Codes Administration Director, and such other persons as may from time to time be designated by the Township are authorized to make a determination of violation of, and to enforce, the provisions of this Ordinance.
B. Enforcement; First Offense. An initial determination of a violation of this Ordinance shall result in a verbal warning to the Occupant, or Owner or operator of the Recreational Vehicle.
C. Penalties. A second or subsequent violation of this Ordinance shall be subject to summary enforcement proceedings and upon being found guilty thereof shall subject the violator to a fine of $600.00 for a second offense (with the verbal warning being the first offense), and $1.000.00 for a third or subsequent offense. Upon default in payment of a fine and upon a guilty finding of a third or subsequent offense the violator may be subject to a term of imprisonment up to the maximum allowed by law for a summary offense. Each day that a violation continues or each section of this Ordinance that is found to be violated shall be considered a separate violation.
SECTION 5: Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. Incorporation by Reference. To the extent applicable, this Ordinance incorporates by reference there to the provisions of the rules and regulations relating to the "Pennsylvania Snowmobile and All Terrain Vehicle Law." 75 Pa. C.S. Section 7701 et seq
B. Rules of Interpretation. The use of the singular shall include the plural. The use of headings is for convenience only.
C. Severability. The sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any section or part thereof is found to be unconstitutional or unenforceable,then such finding shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts.
D. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective five(5) days after adoption.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED this day , 2008.
FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
I can't believe how backwards thinking the people are who actually think these are reasonable laws... BUT.. thats what certain parts of our world are coming to. If you live in this area, PLEASE take the time to attend these meetings and squash this incomprehensible attack on our rights. PLEASE spread the word on this through any means you can. This is also just one of 25 pending ordinances that will need to be fought throughout PA in the near future. 8 have already come to vote and due to lack of attendance, 5 have already voted to pass them. 3 voted to not.
December 1st, all area OHV enthusiasts need to attend this township meeting. Below, please find the original letter sent out by Denny Mann of PAOHV. Once again we are involved in a fight to preserve our right
to recreate on our own property in Pennsylvania. York County seems to be the epicenter of this controversy with eight anti-OHV ordinances going to vote to date. So far we have successfully defeated three of
these ANTI OHV ordinances, but the list continues.
The next battleground is Fairview Township, York County. Often townships already have ordinances in place to protect residents against trespassing, noise, and dust generated by neighbors; Fairview Township is no
exception. The present Township Ordinance Chapter 10, Part 3, http://www.twp.fairview.pa.us/2008ords/ pdffiles/2330-010.pdf , addresses just these issues. Yet, because of one angry neighbor these rules are not enough, and the township is willing to add a new chapter in exchange for his silence. The wise and fair alternative would be to adopt a simple dust ordinance to cover residents from undesirable nuisances. Then a resident could file a nuisance complaint without singling out a specific group such as the OHV enthusiasts.
On December 1st @ 7:00 PM. Fairview Township supervisors will be meeting to discuss and vote on Ordinance 2008-11, which will unfairly impact residents who ride on their own property and turn recreating into a crime. We need everyones help. Your letters of support and attendance are desperately needed to defeat Ordinance 2008-11. Please mark the 1st on your calendars and come support the
residents of Fairview Township
Now, take a look at how absolutely ridiculous this ordinance is. An ordinance like this could conceivably shut down a place like Raucsh Creek.
ORDINANCE NO . 2008-11
FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND USE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITHIN FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WHEREASF, airview Township (Township) is a second class township, governed by the Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. §65101 et seq., which authorizes the Township to adopt ordinances for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the use and operation of recreational vehicles within Fairview Township may create a public nuisance and adversely affect the public's health, safety and welfare by the creation of excessive noise, dust and fumes; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the reasonable regulation of recreational vehicles in Fairview Township so as to reduce noise and air pollution, protect the public's health, safety and welfare; and to provide for the peaceable and quiet enjoyment of property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby ordained and enacted as follows:
SECTION 1: Definitions.
OCCUPANT - A Person who regularly resides on the property in question.
OWNER - Any Person who has legal or equitable title to the property on which a Recreational Vehicle is being operated.
PERSON - An individual, group of individuals,a partnership, firm, association or any other entity.
1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - All motorized vehicles, designed or re-designed or otherwise being used for off-road recreational use, including, but not limited to the following:
a. Motorcycles
b. Trail bikes
c. All terrain vehicles (A TV's)
d. Go carts
e. Snowmobiles
f. Trucks, sports utility vehicles (SUV's), and 4-wheel drive vehicles
g. Any other similar mechanized vehicle (excluding battery only operated vehicles)
The term "Recreational Vehicle" shall not include motorized vehicles for law enforcement, fire, emergency, military, or other authorized government purposes, or off-road motorized vehicles used as utility vehicles for agriculture, husbandry, lawn care, snow removal or business operations.
(OK, look at that for a moment. your snow blower, lawn mower, etc, which make just as much noise as an ATV or OHV.. or TRUCK... they are pointing at SUVs here, whether road legal or not.!! Its OK to use your lawn mower but not your ATV.)
SECTION 2: Operation and Use of Recreational Vehicles on Private Property.
The following regulations shall apply for the use of a Recreational Vehicle on private real property:
A. Owner or Occupant. Only the Owner, Occupant, permitted guests and family may operate a Recreational Vehicle on private real property subject to the restrictions outlined herein.
B. Setback Requirements.
1. A Person operating a Recreational Vehicle must remain at least three hundred (300) feet from any property line, including property road frontage and associated roadway right-of-way lines, unless written permission has been obtained by the adjoining property owner to operate the recreational vehicle within any reduced setback, and with any mutually agreed terms and conditions.
(Hey people, this means you can't operate your own truck in your own yard or driveway if its closer than 300 feet from your neighbors, unless you have written permission.!!)
2. It shall not be a violation of this Section to operate a Recreational Vehicle within the required setback for purposes of ingress and egress from or onto a driveway.
C. Additional Restrictions. (These are all bad)
1. No more than four (4) Recreational Vehicles may be operated at the same time. (This one could shut down any of the OHV parks out there)
2. A person may operate a Recreational Vehicle only between the hours of 9:00. a.m. and 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
3. An operator or operators may ride a Recreational Vehicle for no longer than a total of one (1) hour at a time with two (2) hour rest period between the next operation of a Recreational Vehicle.
D. Dust. A person shall not generate or permit to be generated as a result of the use or operation of any Recreational Vehicle any dust which crossesover onto an adjoining or adjacent property that will interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential use of the property, either inside or outside.
E. Equipment Exhaust. All Recreational Vehicles shall be fitted with the original equipment exhaust while in operation.
F. Environmentally Sensitive Areas. NO Person shall operate, allow or permit the operation of a Recreational Vehicle within a stream, creek, waterway, drainage-way, wetland, or erosion sensitive areas, or within fifty (50) feet of such environmentally sensitive areas.
G. Livestock. No Person shall operate, allow or permit the operation of a Recreational Vehicle within five hundred (500) feet of any type of livestock.
SECTION 3: Operation and Use of a Recreational Vehicle on Township Property.
No Person shall operate a Recreational Vehicle on Township property without the express written consent of the Township. (UUUMMM, aren't town roads township property? They are telling you that you can't operate your truck or SUV on township property )
SECTION 4: Enforcement and Penalty.
A. Violations a Public Nuisance; Persons Liable. A violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed a public nuisance, and shall subject the Owner of the property and/or any Person operating a Recreational Vehicle in violation of this Ordinance to summary enf
orcement proceedings. The Fairview Township Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Fairview Township Zoning Officer. the Fairview Township Codes Administration Director, and such other persons as may from time to time be designated by the Township are authorized to make a determination of violation of, and to enforce, the provisions of this Ordinance.
B. Enforcement; First Offense. An initial determination of a violation of this Ordinance shall result in a verbal warning to the Occupant, or Owner or operator of the Recreational Vehicle.
C. Penalties. A second or subsequent violation of this Ordinance shall be subject to summary enforcement proceedings and upon being found guilty thereof shall subject the violator to a fine of $600.00 for a second offense (with the verbal warning being the first offense), and $1.000.00 for a third or subsequent offense. Upon default in payment of a fine and upon a guilty finding of a third or subsequent offense the violator may be subject to a term of imprisonment up to the maximum allowed by law for a summary offense. Each day that a violation continues or each section of this Ordinance that is found to be violated shall be considered a separate violation.
SECTION 5: Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. Incorporation by Reference. To the extent applicable, this Ordinance incorporates by reference there to the provisions of the rules and regulations relating to the "Pennsylvania Snowmobile and All Terrain Vehicle Law." 75 Pa. C.S. Section 7701 et seq
B. Rules of Interpretation. The use of the singular shall include the plural. The use of headings is for convenience only.
C. Severability. The sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any section or part thereof is found to be unconstitutional or unenforceable,then such finding shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts.
D. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective five(5) days after adoption.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED this day , 2008.
FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
I can't believe how backwards thinking the people are who actually think these are reasonable laws... BUT.. thats what certain parts of our world are coming to. If you live in this area, PLEASE take the time to attend these meetings and squash this incomprehensible attack on our rights. PLEASE spread the word on this through any means you can. This is also just one of 25 pending ordinances that will need to be fought throughout PA in the near future. 8 have already come to vote and due to lack of attendance, 5 have already voted to pass them. 3 voted to not.
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Regional Issues / Tellico, VA.
« on: November 17, 2008, 12:47:50 am »
I think everyone visiting this forum needs to read the latest "E-news" from United...It's link is on our homepage but you might not remember that.
When you read, read it slowly and absorb the particulars that pertain to our in-coming 111th Congress and the environmentalists they support with serious attention to Upper Tellico...WE as off-road enthusiasts have to SHOUT and be heard NOW more than ever. We are out numbered in both bodies and finances presently......Without our support THEY will win AGAIN !!!
http://www.ufwda.org/pdfs/current_eNews.pdf
When you read, read it slowly and absorb the particulars that pertain to our in-coming 111th Congress and the environmentalists they support with serious attention to Upper Tellico...WE as off-road enthusiasts have to SHOUT and be heard NOW more than ever. We are out numbered in both bodies and finances presently......Without our support THEY will win AGAIN !!!
http://www.ufwda.org/pdfs/current_eNews.pdf