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Let’s Honor our Military, The men and women who serve, Whose dedication to our country Does not falter, halt or swerve. Let’s respect them for their courage; They’re ready to do what’s right To keep America safe, So we can sleep better at night. Let’s support and defend our soldiers, Whose hardships are brutal and cruel, Whose discipline we can’t imagine, Who follow each order and rule. Here’s to those who choose to be warriors And their helpers good and true; They’re fighting for American values; They’re fighting for me and you.

By: Joanna Fuchs

Ryan Childress PVT USA

John F. Angelo CPO USN

Kathy Steel SGT USA

David E. Grant SGT USN

Andrew Lara SPC

Brice M. Scott PFC

Nathan Wyrick SGT

Samantha Huges SGT USA

Peter Henn PFC USA

Frances Imlay CPT USAF

Joseph D’Augustine SGT USMC

Daniel Brown SGT USA

Aaron Istre CPT USA

Conner Lowry CPL USMC

Edward Acosta SPC USA

Terence Hildner Brig Gen USA

Edward Dycus CPL USMC

William Stacey SGT USMC

David Johnson 1st LT USA

Joshua Pairsh CPT USMC

Bryan Bell SA USAF

Mathew Schwartz TSGT USAF

Chad Regelin USN

Kurt Kern SPC USA

Samuel Griffith USMC

Christopher Levy USMC

Ryan Sharp SGT USA

David Cabrera LT COL USA

Kenneth Cochran LCPL

Stacy Morgan SPC USA

Daniel Quintana SSGT USA

Kevin Shumaker SPC USA

Dennis James SPC USA

Albert Odob Jr PVT USA

Colby Richmond SGT USA

Andrew Tobin SGT USA

Travis Nelson LCPL USMC

Nicholas Ott CPL USMC

Daniel Patron SGT

John Brown Medic USA

Jonas Kelsall L CMDR

David Carter CWO

Robert Wright USMC

Barun Rai SPC USA

Patrick Dolphin SSGT USA

Jered Ewy 2 LT

Paul Watkins LCPL USMC

Thomas Gaveau LT

Aaron Ullom Seaman USN

Chad Frokjer SGT USA

Kyle Schneider CPL USMC

Daniel Douville TSGT USAF

Levi Nuncio SPC USA

Gurpreet Sing CPL USMC

James Harvey II SGT USA

Tyler Kreinz SPC USA

Michael Newton CPT

Mathew Richard CPL USMC

Joseph Garrison SGT

Martin Lamb Rifleman

Martin Gill LCPL USMC

Kenneth White CWO

Bradley Gaudet CWO

Robert Voakes Jr PVT

Jeffery Sherer SGT

Joseph Schultz CPT

Thomas Allers PVT USA

Bradley Melton SPC USA

Brian Riley SPC USA

Robert Schlote SGT

Ken Hermogino SGT

Ronald Freeman LCPL USMC

Philip Ambard Major USAF

Tara Brown MSGT

Nathan Nylander CPT USAF

John Kihm PVT

Lisa Head CPT

Sonny Moses SPC USA

Joel Ramirez PVT USA

Charles Wren SGT USA

Paul Atim SPC USA

Charles Adkins SGT USA

Brent Maher SPC USA

Benjamin Rast Seaman USN

Justin Ross SPC USA

Mark Burgan LCPL USMC

Daeham Park SGT USA

Ian Muller CPL USMC

Omar Soltero SPC USA

Martin Bell PVT

Leslie Williams TSGT USAF

Dominique Cruz USN

Joseph Whitehead CPL USMC

Evan Mooldyk Major USA

Joseph Geise LCPL USMC

Eric Nettleton SGT

Sean Osterman CPL USMC

Sean Cutsforth SPC USA

Jorge Villarreal Jr CPL USMC

Ian Tawney SGT USMC

Justin Cain CPL USMC

Mathew Powell SPC USA

Peter Rayner SGT

Daniel Johnson USAF

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Letter From The Editor…..

To start the newest issue off, I send a BIG ‘Shout Out’ to all of the great men and Cover women that have and are currently serving in the U.S. Military. Along side our readers and supporters, We thank you for your dedication and service.

Page 2 As a Vet of both the US Navy and the US Army, I understand the sacrifices that the service men and women of this great country make. I also understand the sac- Page 6 rifices that the family members of those service men and women also make. I can Page 8 say for a fact that those sacrifices do not end when the service time ends. We all continue to make sacrifices and some of those sacrifices are sometimes deemed Page 10 ’detrimental’ and sometimes looked upon with unforgiving eyes. However, we Center all made those sacrifices and choices for a reason and those reasons have made Page 15 us all grow stronger, wiser and in a lot of ways - made us better fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts and friends. So from the deepest part of our hearts, Page 16 We thank you and your families for your service and sacrifices.

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F.B.T.F. & Pharaohs

CV Northwest and I remind everyone that we will be in Kelso, WA on May 5th Page 20 for the Rock N Roll Cinco De Mayo event. We hope that you will join us and Hard Tails for a Rock'n good time with great food, great music, cars, bikes, Page 24 rock’n friends and family.

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Fueled By The Fallen

Stan

We Will Never Forget Pharaohs Car Club Iron Butt Ride Rock N Roll Cinco De Mayo 39’ Studebaker Coupe Delaney & Paris Conga For The Cause Tech Talk

Groupies - Kate RoxWell Rock N Roll Calendar

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Tips From The Car Chicks

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A Big Wish Benefit

CV Northwest Magazine © 2012 is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without Publisher’s prior written approval.

Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for the errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time; nor are we responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists; and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who are solely responsible for the content of their ads. Publisher is also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond control; all suits, claims or loss of expenses; this includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. Publisher does not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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Hard Core Rock N Roll Booking Information: wikidsin@yahoo.com

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Our Mission: It is the purpose and mission of the Pharaohs Street Rodders to provide a social organization for those interested in the promotion and development of Hot Rod, Classic, Antique and Special Interest vehicles in the Portland / Vancouver area. We promote Hot Rod Cruise-Ins at local area businesses to gain funds to support our Club mission the MIAP (Missing in America Project) and other worthy charities. If you enjoy cars and would like to be part of a growing car club we would like to have you join our group.

The Missing in America Project: Not many are aware of our main mission: The Missing in America Project http://www.miap.us Our goal is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremains of American veterans from wars as far back as WWI. Those with no family members need a honorable burial. The Missing in America Project was launched nationwide in January, 2007.

On May 21, 2009, the Missing In America Funeral Escort Team and other riders left Sacramento California on a mission to escort the remains of Johnnie Franklin Callahan, James William Dunn and Isaiah Mays to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. The services took place at Arlington on May 29, 2009.

The Pharaohs Street Rodders is a nonprofit car club that promotes and attends Cruise Ins and Car Shows throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metro area. A portion of the proceeds from our hosted events, go to our numerous charitable missions which have included Breast Cancer foundation and the prostate Cancer foundation . As we grow in numbers and stature we hope to be adding others. Our club name, ‘Pharaohs’ comes from the movie American Graffiti. A movie that celebrates cars and a simpler time. As the Pharaohs Street Rodders grow in numbers, we will do what we can to promote our missions, serve our community, and have fun with hot rods, and classic cars.

Thank you to all that are involved and supported our efforts. To those who would like to join us as members of the Pharaohs Street Rodders, we invite you to fill out an application by visiting our website at joining our cause.

Veterans, with no family, need proper and honorable burial. www.pharoahsstreetrodders.com

Lew’s Dari Freeze is a quaint little Drive In restaurant on McLoughlin Blvd, and serves food you need to taste to fully appreciate. Great burgers, incredible Coney Island hot dogs, and a wait staff that is so sweet you have to brush your teeth a second time after speaking with them.

I got to Lew’s early. Stood around trying to look like I was either a) important, or b) knew what the heck I was doing. Opinions vary, but the consensus is “failure on both”. It was after walking around without a clue for 10 minutes that Jack Daggett, President of Pharoah’s Street Rodders car club, took pity on me and came over to introduce himself. Thank goodness for hospitality.

We chatted briefly before the Pharoahs showed up – all muscle car, horsepower, and loud pipes. You heard the cars, but waited for 2 minutes until they came into view; loud the way cars should be.

The April 2012 Cruise was, in my opinion, a rousing success on a number of fronts. There were a bunch of cars, great weather, and good food. Phil Frank, the original architect of the Saleen Mustang, stopped by with his incredible ‘Stang. Jack’s Purple Reign lounged in the sun. Brooks’ Black Widow (no doubt a tribute to his 7 wives!) crouched menacingly in the parking lot. Franzen’s Eclipse (see CVNW Issue #1) shone in the sun. Even Ratty Caddy (see CVNW Issue #2) was there, all angry Click On Flyer! and demonic. Saleen Dave’s…well, Saleen stood proud in the spring air. The Mustang Wranglers stopped by to visit, always welcome to drop in. Eddie van Damon (yeah, him) brought his ‘Vette Z06, all 500+ hp of it.

All in all, it was an excellent day to admire beautiful cars and have good conversations with new and old friends; they stayed at Lew’s for a couple of hours then mounted up and rode away to another gathering point. Brock Gray left a plume of smoke and black rubber on the parking when he left in his ’68 Camaro. A great group of people. A great group of automobiles.

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Since the age of 6 I’ve been riding ATV’s; spending my summers in the sand dunes of Coos Bay, OR or ripping around the track at the Washougal Motocross is what fueled this passion that is inside me. When I took my first steps in to the Harley-Davidson industry, I had to break down the stereo types about me; I had to prove to people that I was wasn’t the “Silver Spoon” kid that married into a dealership and that I do have a passion for riding.

After working at the dealership for a couple of years I broke down and purchased my first Harley at the age of 24, and I began to knock out the miles. My wife & I traveled to towns all over Oregon and Washington that we had never been to before. We completely love the adventure, but every once in awhile in the back of my mind I had this yearning to prove to the motorcycle community that I can ride and that I am committed to this sport.

Years later I started to hear about a group called the Iron Butt Association. Long distance endurance riding. Upon review the rules and different type of rides, I was hooked. I began to plot out my first Saddle-sore 1000. In June of 2001, I on my 1999 Dyna FXDX and 8 other riders rode out to Glenns Ferry, Idaho and back to Vancouver, WA in little over 18hrs. I learned a lot from that first Iron Butt. The best piece of advice I would give is to do an Iron Butt on a comfortable bike, because that Dyna beat me up.

I craved to do another Saddle-sore 1000, on a different bike, in a different direction, and to do it in a quicker time. So in June of 2004, I hopped on a 2005 FLHTCU, along with 7 other riders we cruised down to Orland, CA and back to Vancouver, WA in just under 17hrs.

After analyzing the 2 previous Saddle-sore 1000’s, I decided it was time to take the next step and take on the Bun Burner (1500 miles in 36hrs). But I didn’t want the standard Bun Burner; I sought after the Bun Burner Gold (1500 miles in 24hrs).

On June 9, 2006 I gave my wife a kiss goodbye and met up with my friend Dave McCune. I riding a 2006 FLHTCU and Dave on his new 2006 Screamin Eagle FLHTCU. We left Vancouver at 7:47pm heading East, with our destination being Ogden, UT. We planned every 100 miles, 10 minute gas stops so we wouldn’t fatigue out. Everything was running smoothly. We both had our gas stops down like a well oiled NASCAR pit crew. Fuel, restroom, grab a bite to eat, and back on the road. Once it became dark, my senses went on high alert. One of the biggest factors in the back of my mind was animals on the road. On my first Iron Butt I had to jump a dead deer carcass on I-84 doing 80mph at 3:00am, and I did not want to relive that pucker factor again. Upon entering the Blue Mountains outside of Pendleton, Oregon, I began to notice a lot of wild life on the side of the road. With-in 10 miles of being in The Blue’s; Dave & I rode up on a minivan vs. an elk crash scene. Before we could react, I once again had the pleasure of riding through the remaining half of the elk while Dave got to enjoy the blood spray from my back tire. When we reached our gas stop in La Grande, Oregon I finally had the opportunity to see the extent of blood that covered both header pipes, mufflers, saddlebags, and my leather pants. For the rest of the day I had to smell baked on blood.

By day break we had made it to Twin Falls, Idaho. After some quick calculations, I informed Dave that we might not make it in the 24hrs like we wanted. Dave point at my radar detector, and said “You have the detector, so you can lead the rest of the day and kick up the speed”. My plan was to take the speed up to around 90mph to make up for lost time. Unfortunately Mother Nature didn’t like my plan. 2 miles outside of Twin Falls we hit a fog bank that lasted 20 miles. I could only see 20 feet in front of my bike. After our 20 mile turtle pace, the fog lifted, the sun was warm and I rolled on the gas. We were clipping along at 90mph making up good time. By the time we got to our turn around point in Clearfield, Utah, we both where feeling energized and happy that we made it this far with no problems. A quick phone call home, one call to the shop, and we where back out on the freeway blazing our way back to Vancouver.

When cruising along at 90mph you generally don’t have too many cars hanging with you, but there was this one chap in a Porsche that felt the need to keep rolling up next to me. After 20 miles of this back and forth banter, I instructed him to roll down his window and began yelling to him that I have a Radar Detector and to jump in behind us. With a “Thumbs Up”, he fell in behind Dave and stuck with us for over 80 miles. www.cvnorthwestmagazine.com

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Little freeway adventures like this do make the day go by much faster. As the day wore on I noticed that the fatigue & emotions started to slowly take over my body. It began in my neck. Wearing that helmet was starting to drive me nuts. I kept readjusting the helmet and nothing seemed to help. We were just outside Ontario, Oregon and at this point all I wanted to do was throw my helmet into the brush.

Between Ontario, Oregon and La Grande, Oregon is a section of freeway I love to carve the corners. It was getting rather warm, and I wanted to be cooler before the curves, so I stuffed my jacket under my seat while riding. Big mistake! Wind fatigue kicked in. We were about 10 miles from La Grande when my head developed an uncontrollable twitch. At first I wasn’t too worried. I thought it was the muscles in my neck were getting tired. When we pulled into La Grande I asked Dave if we could take an extra 5 mins. At this point I was walking around in a daze. I dumped cold water onto my head and soaked my shirt in the bathroom sink. My neck still twitching and I clearly felt different, but I pressed on.

While going back over the Blue Mountains I began riding slower. I was having difficulty focusing on the road. I began to fidget on the bike to make sure I remained alert. By the time we hit the downgrade of the mountains going down into Pendleton, Oregon I was going 20mph. I was hallucinating. I was paranoid of semi trucks. I was thinking they were trying to run me off the road. At this point my body was giving up and my mind was playing games with me.

When we pulled into Boardman, Oregon I was clearly not the same energized guy that was so eager back in Utah. I spent 10mins in the gas station restroom with my head in the sink of cold water. I once again soaked my shirt. As I walked through the gas station I left a trail of water behind me, all the while apologizing to the workers for making a mess. As I climbed onto my bike I cursed my helmet. My helmet became my focal point of hatred. With my jacket stuffed with a Gatorade, pepperoni sticks, and granola bars, I pressed on. For those of you that haven’t traveled between Boardman and The Dalles, Oregon on I-84, let me tell you that it is flat, straight, windy, and there really is nothing to look at. I was in trouble. I needed things to focus on to help with my mind games and this section of road had nothing for me. With my radio as loud as it could go and 3 pepperoni sticks hanging out of my mouth like cigars I bet I was a site to behold.

When we reached The Dalles, Oregon I realized I was only 90 mins from home. I called my wife for some much needed encouragement. Gas station restrooms were now part of my “Well Oiled” gas stop routine. My head in the sink of cold water and Tshirt soaked. I emerged from the restroom feeling rather refreshed. I told myself “90mins Jay, 90 mins”.

Dave and I nearly at the brink of exhaustion, we dug deep within ourselves and motored on. Now it was a game with time, and I wanted 1500 miles in 24hrs. I was now pushing the bikes over 100mph.

I remember seeing the steam stacks from the mill in my home town of Camas, WA on the other side of the Columbia River and I got completely reenergized. I knew we were close to our goal. When we pulled into Vancouver, WA, running on fumes, beat tired, and we only had 32min to spare. Dave and I traveled 1,521 miles in 23hrs 28mins. We burned 45.768 gallons of fuel at a cost of $146.58. We did it! We had completed a Bun Burner Gold.

When I got home I could barely talk and was shaking uncontrollably. I was having trouble holding the bike up to find the kickstand and nearly dropped my bike in the garage. I peeled off my soaking wet gear, took an extra long hot shower, and then poured myself a stiff drink. As I sat there I told myself that I will never do that again. My body and mind played games with me that I have never felt. The hallucinating on a bike was not pleasurable. Gratified with my accomplishment, I looked at my wife and stated that I’m retiring from Iron Butts. Then I slept for 15hrs.

The funny thing about retiring is that you do have the option of coming out of retirement when you feel like it. So in June of 2008, following in the footsteps of football great Brett Favre, I came out of retirement to help a friend qualify to be a member of the Iron Butt association. After the ride I retired again, but there is always this nagging thought in mind pushing me to go to the next level; Canadian Border to the Mexico Border in 24hrs. Hhhmmm….this story might have a new chapter…..someday!

Jason M. Rodgers Dealer Principal/Owner Columbia Harley-Davidson Jason@columbiahd.com www.cvnorthwestmagazine.com

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Bike & Car Show:

Open Class

Registration Fee: $5.00 Judging: 6pm - 7pm 3 Judges

Time: 2pm - 6pm Winner Announced: 7:30 pm All Bikes and Hot Rods Welcome.

We will be looking for the Bike and Hot Rod that has the best presence based on the owners personal touch and dedication.

This is not your average show. Standard show rules do not apply. Paint schemes and stereo's are not important to us, it's the dedication and personal touch that is.

Winners will be spot lighted in the June 2012 Issue of CV Northwest Magazine, Receive a small cash award based on entries and will be announced at the event. Photos taken with the CV DVa's of CV Northwest Magazine.

CV Babe of The Month Contest: Dress for the Event - The Sexier the better for you Registration: 3pm - 7pm

Judging Starts at 7:00 pm

Sign-up / Get your contestant number and start making friends.

Stage walk is at 8 pm

DECOPROP 24/7 Property Cleanup & Hauling Dale Rickert

(360) 448-8339

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WA - OR

Winner determined by popular vote.

1st Place winner will receive a CV Babe of The Month shirt and a Full Page photo in the June issue of CV Northwest Magazine. 2nd Place winner will receive a 1/2 page photo in the same months issue. Winners must sign a media release form.

50/50 Drawing [Must be present to win], and More......

Live Music By:

Delaney & Paris

2pm - 4pm

Wikid Sin

9pm - 1am

10% Hotel Discount available at Best Western Kelso, WA Get the code at Hard Tails.

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Next Appearance: May 5, 2012 Hard Tails Bar & Grill

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Rock N Roll Cinco De Mayo Kelso, WA

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"Keep Portland Weird". For many of us, not a day goes by that we don't see a bumper sticker with that mantra, as if to cajole us into acting slightly left of center, reminding us to take a step off the beaten path.

Well, musicians Delaney and Paris take it to heart. Hailing from the "weird side" of Oregon, these two talented ladies are living proof of CV's philosophy, bent on living their custom lifestyle on their own terms. They've been dancing to their own drum together for three years now, proving their musical mettle and displaying their talents in strong music-themed clubs like the Tiger Bar but also at major events including the Portland Music Awards.

Delaney appears as the quiet one, inspired both by her mother who herself is a song-writer/ musician and by the environment of growing up in Nashville, TN, surrounded by music and musicians. When she speaks about her life growing up around music and her mother, one recognizes her musical conviction by the spark in her eyes and the spring in her step, her joy and enthusiasm evident and encompassing.

Paris is never at a loss for words or thoughts; she is self-inspired, melding the ideas and thoughts in her mind with her music, allowing her to say what she thinks, and say it loud and proud. She has been writing songs since she was a child, and feels alive when expressing herself through her music.

But, being a good musical act isn't enough for these two ladies. They adhere to the old saying "it's not only WHAT you say but HOW you say it". They say what they think, albeit with music, but they choose to have no filters in their act, and they make it work. Despite being told that "proper girls don't say those things", Delaney and Paris say them, say them loud, say them proud, and add a little naughtiness to them. They do this as much because they enjoy the looks they get, they believe it's fun, and to simply prove to the doubters that young women can be a little raunchy but still be successful and enjoy themselves. After three years performing, they complement each other like Jagermeister and Red Bull, their stage show flowing easily and in sync, their music pulling you into their world; and like a Jagerbomb, you will stand and say "yes ma'am, may I have another?".

But it's not all fun, games, and debauchery for Delaney and Paris, they are musicians who take their performances seriously. Their love for writing music and performing is evident in the fact that they write a full show script for every show they do, spending days practicing each part and event down to the minute-to-minute timing - since it's all about the music and the show, Delaney and Paris work hard to maximize the impact of both together. They are also serious people at time with staunch beliefs: they do not support drug use, they are eco- and communityfriendly, and are both animal lovers. Sure, it’s a stark contrast to their on-stage persona, but why not? When your goal is a reaction, excitement about your music and maybe a little twitch with your on stage antics, a little diversity never hurts.

Delaney and Paris are in the process of finishing up their master tracks for a music CD; they also want to shoot a music video in the future. Make no bones about it, they are popular, they are talented, and they are just a little bit off kilter, but you know you wouldn’t have it any other way. If you want to see a great performance, hear good music, and feel just a little shocked but at the same time a little naughty, go see Delaney and Paris. You’ll be glad you did.

Next 2 Shows:

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May 5th

Hard Tails

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A Night In Delaney & Paris - Naughty Nerds

May 19th

Tiger Bar

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A Lady, not a Rebel, but still with a Cause Leilani Wildman (Lani) discovered the incredible world of bikers and riding in 2005; for Lani it became an addiction…to feel the wind, the pride, and the freedom of riding on an open road, lifted her spirits and brought peace to her mind. Lani has been affected by cancer in her life; not directly but through her friends and family. She decided that it was time to take a stand, to do something that would “matter” to others and yet still involve her passion for riding.

On a rainy day, as she sat in front of her computer wondering when the sun would come out so she could ride, as she looked at several different biker groups on Facebook, she came across Conga for the Cause. She was immediately hooked, and set out to find out how to start a group like that in the Portland/Vancouver area. The group had been formed about five years ago by a fascinating lady named Flo Fuhr of Women Who Ride (www.gowitheflo.org); The "cause" is raising money through donations for the Breast Cancer Foundation by forming a "Conga" style line of bikers. They come from all over the U.S. & Canada, adding riders as they travel and end up in Shell, Wyoming. Along the way, they collect donations for the cause and through different events as well. Most of the riders are women but some men join in as well (the guys are called Cabana Boyz…yeah, I know, yer kidding right? nope). Part of their public presence is to wear as much pink as possible to draw attention to themselves, and thus to their cause.

After speaking to, working with, and receiving the blessing from Flo, Lani and her friends charged into action. They named their group NW Conga for the Cause – Washington & Oregon. It is their first year and they are keeping it simple as they figure out their path for the group. But don’t confuse their relative infancy with their enthusiasm. Lani is a woman with a mind and a mission; 2 minutes after meeting her and becoming infatuated with her smile, I realized that this is a woman who will not be diverted from her chosen path; riding and raising awareness to fight this killer.

She is an amazing being, as friendly as she is determined, and her wonderful personality is infectious.

NW Conga for the Cause will have their first event in July of this year!

They have an impressive sponsorship lineup along with over 50 bikers, both female and male (Cabana Boyz), already pre-registered for the weekend of rides and festivities to happen on July 21 & 22, 2012! NW Conga begins both days at 9am at Columbia Harley-Davidson (www.ColumbiaHD.com), in Vancouver, WA, off I-5 at exit 5. The riders will ride to different destinations - in a "conga line”- dressed up in as much pink as possible, stopping at various locations and asking for money donations to be placed in "titty tins", the phrase coined by Flo herself for the donation canisters.

Proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. NW Conga can be attended both days or just one. Rides will vary each day with Saturday ending at Columbia Harley-Davidson, who is providing an after-ride party with food and music. On Sunday, the NW Conga will end at Love's Leathers www.lovesoutpost.com in Battleground, WA, where riders can enjoy snacks and cold beverages while shopping a sale and having patches sewn on, at one of the best and oldest biker leather shops in the Pacific NW. Please go to www.NWConga.com if you’d like to pre-register! Not a rider, NO problem, become a Spirit Rider by registering online (www.NWConga.com) and come party with us! The event is only $15.00 (before 6-1-12, $20.00 after 6-1-12) for all the fun you can have in pink and on a motorcycle.

Please “Like” NW Conga on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/290251827704606) CV Northwest Magazine asks that you spread the word about this amazing event! www.cvnorthwestmagazine.com

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Ask the Master!

I heard that just driving the car is better than idling it to warm up, is that true?

You heard correctly. All warming up does is waste fuel. However, that does not mean just go out and flog it! The engine, transmission, brakes and tires are all warmed up while driving conservatively. Another reason is when first started cold, the emission system is operating on a fixed program. The sooner the coolant temperature and O2 sensors warm up, the computer system takes over and efficiency goes up. In my opinion many parts of the power train will last longer.

When I brake, my steering wheel vibrates a little back and forth – what could cause that?

The most common problem is the front brake rotors have become warped. There are many reasons this can happen. Let me try to explain: First, a disc brake system is basically a round metal disc that varies in diameter and thickness. For example we will say that the rotor is 12 inches in diameter and about 1 inch thick.

Next, you place a caliper or clamping device over the rotor. For example, if you took a dinner plate and held it with your hand by grabbing the edge like a Frisbee, your hand is the caliper. Now if the plate was spinning fast your hand would be the brake caliper and you could stop the plate by clamping it with your hand. Your hand, much like the cali per, only covers a small portion of rotor. If you do a lot of braking, the rotor gets very hot. When you come to a full stop the rotor starts to cool, the part that is clamped will cool at a different rate causing distortion.

Something I do to help lessen the possibility of this happening, is to stop a few extra feet before I would normally stop and just let the car slowly roll applying the brakes gently to let the heat dissipate more evenly.

When I accelerate, white smoke comes from my exhaust pipe – what could be the problem?

There are many causes for seeing white smoke coming from the tail pipe, one obvious reason is a worn out engine.

There are many other causes that are not as serious or as expensive to repair.

First it would help to know exactly what kind of car we are talking about. Year, make and model. Some engines have design issues that can cause smoke. In my opinion, the best thing to do is a little research on the internet.

Now as to some things that can cause smoke and why it is important to know your product. Engine oil smokes when burned. It can get to the intake system from many sources, from bad gaskets to a defective crankcase system or valve seal. One other place sometimes overlooked is the transmission, some have a vacuum controlled valve which can devel op an internal leak and it will suck automatic transmission fluid into the intake system which then will burn and smoke.

One last note, try to be sure it is smoke and not water vapor from normal condensation in the exhaust system.

NOTE: Rick McDonald is a certified master mechanic with over 45 years of experience, but these answers should be taken as guidance and not a complete diagnosis. As with all automobiles, please see your own master mechanic for a full inspection of the issue.

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Fueled by the Fallen: We Remember Stanley Kubrick needs no introduction. Widely considered as one of the greatest American filmmakers of the 20th century, his list of movies includes Spartacus, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange. His work is groundbreaking, impacting, and for movie fans, a must see.

One of his more ambitious projects was full metal jacket, a movie about a group of soldiers and their lives from basic training to their conduct during the Tet offensive and the skirmishes around the city of Huế. I saw this movie, and at the time, I understood neither the meaning, the impact, nor the brilliant storytelling. I was a fan of the characters, their banter, their interplay, and found myself hoping that they would all make it through, that their lives would be spared despite the rampant danger.

But I didn’t know them. Sure I knew Matthew Modine, but I didn’t really know anyone else. I thought Cowboy was crazy, Gomer Pyle was a dork, and Rafterman was sort of, well, there. I certainly didn’t know who Kevyn Major Howard was.

I know Kevyn Major Howard now. I’ve spoken to him personally. His personality, his passion, his enthusiasm are all infectious; his words grab you, hold you, talk sense to you. When Kevyn speaks, you do not turn away, your eyes don’t glaze over, you listen; I spoke to him for barely 45 minutes, and I’d jump into a volcano with that guy.

Kevyn Major Howard has had the pleasure, really the privilege, of working with some of the greatest of our time; Stanley Kubrick, of course, but also Clint Eastwood, Frank Sinatra, and Charles Bronson, among others. He has the luxury of being a star, of being famous, of having the opportunity to live the rest of his life in a mansion with nary a care in the world. But he has chosen a different path.

In 2007 Kevyn watched the local news, nonchalantly registering that a number of soldiers had died in our foreign conflicts during the day, that another number had died a different day, and something clicked inside him. One morning, after some time, Kevyn challenged himself to name a single person who gave his life so that Kevyn could enjoy the prosperity and freedom inherent in living in this great country, and he couldn’t.

That was the catalyst in his life. It was at that point where Kevyn became keenly aware of the patriotism, the pride and courage, and the sacrifice it takes to serve our country. At the same time he became determined to NOT let that go unnoticed, so he went to work.

He founded Fueled by the Fallen, a non-profit organization with a mission to support our Military Members, Public Safety Personnel, and their Families to aid in their emotional, physical, and financial recovery needs. “The Fueled By The Fallen Foundation will give financial support to the families of our fallen heroes, our injured heroes, and to keep a promise that they are 'never forgotten'. We as a nation, whether we like it or not are in this together.” We need to take care of our own, take care of the people who take care of us; that day Kevyn realized how he was taking our soldiers’ efforts for granted and chafed at how little time we as a fast paced nation took to recognize the gift these incredible heroes gave; their lives. Kevyn speak to crowds about how we as Americans need to look inward and realize that we, as well, need to stand and be held accountable for our actions, for our lack of overall gratitude for the immense that our soldiers (and their families) give to protect everything we have in this great country.

There is no draft, despite the requirement that we register for it. Our American Heroes enlist voluntarily, patriotically, and with an intense sense of belief in the freedom that we are granted, and the sense of duty to protect our people, on this shore and any other shore. We citizens should understand that the cost of freedom is not free, despite the similarity of words. The price paid by those who serve should not go unnoticed, not go unrecognized, unpraised, nor unrewarded.

It is Kevyn Major Howard’s mission that you remember.

Why, you might ask, is this article in here? What does this have to do with CV NorthWest Magazine? Well, my answer, gentle readers, is two-fold; first, this is memorial day, and ANY remembrance and tribute to those soldiers who protect our freedoms is not enough to pay them tribute, and second, well, Kevyn Major Howard has cars. A bunch of cars. Really cool cars, and really fast.

Kevyn enlisted the expertise of Chuck Spiker, a lifelong drag racer and former National Go Kart Champion, to create a memorial that would get the attention of all Americans. “The reason we chose race cars is because you can get the attention of a two year and a ninety-two year old with one”, Kevyn said. Chuck took a 1963 Nova and created a 10 second quarter mile door slammer drag car representing fallen Marines from Iraq and Afghanistan. “Maybe I can get people who look upon the race car to remember just one name. If I can do that, I have accomplished my mission”, Kevyn continued. The ’63 Marines Nova had been filled with the names of 867 fallen Marines; soon after completion they determined that they needed more cars.

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Fueled By The Fallen acquired a Bickel chassis custom drag car with a fiberglass 1966 Nova shell to become the second Marines car. It has a 500 cubic inch Chevy big block with dual Holley Dominators 1250s. It is capable of doing the quarter mile in 8 seconds. This car features the names of 174 fallen Marines from Iraq and Afghanistan.

A second 1966 Chevy Nova was acquired to become the Navy car in 2008. This car features the names of fallen Naval personnel from Iraq and Afghanistan.

There are many Corpsmen on this car. This car has a 454 cubic inch Chevy big block motor. It can do the quarter mile in 9 seconds

As more people viewed the Memorial Race Cars, as their meaning and popularity increased, the need for the other branches became immediately apparent.

A 1992 Ford Mustang LX “Fox Body” was acquired to represent the fallen Army soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. This car features the names of fallen Army personnel from Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of the most notable names on this car are Cody Carver, Michael Benson, and Ivan Merlo. This car has a 460 cubic inch big block motor with negatively offset 10 inch tires. It can do the quarter mile in 9 seconds.

In April of 2010, the Air Force car was acquired. It is a 1970 Chrysler Challenger R/T. This car features the names of 99 fallen Air Force personnel from Iraq and Afghanistan. This car has a 540 cubic inch ‘wedge’ motor with an 1150 Holley Dominator on it. Chuck believes that it will be capable of doing the quarter mile in about 8 seconds.

But remember, for Kevyn Major Howard, the cars are a means to an end. And his end is to honor the sacrifice, the courage, the strength, and the selfless giving of the men and women who serve in our armed forces; to honor them with gratitude in different ways – with a smile, handshake, standing ovation, with support after their return home, with financial assistance for their families, with something that he hopes will someday add up to a modicum of what they deserve.

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How can you help Fueled by the Fallen? Honor your country’s soldiers, respect them, consider their sacrifice and NEVER FORGET. Teach your children what it means to live in this great country, the opportunity we have, and the reason we have that is due to our armed services’ sacrifice, and make sure your children NEVER FORGET. Lastly, give Kevyn your support; he has enough energy and drive to make this happen, but part of his mission to support our service people is accomplished through generous donations by the very citizens who they protect.

Hop on your browser, navigate to http://www.fueledbythefallen.org/, and click on the “Donate Now” button on the right side. If you never get an opportunity to thank them verbally, give Kevyn your financial support so he can do it for you.

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Written By: Kate RoxWell

They’re the hot lovers of rock & roll musicians; thin, beautiful, and leaning toward psycho. With their shoulders back, pushup bras activated, and a few shots of Tequila swirling around in their already uninhibited heads, groupies pursue modern day musicians just as they did at the dawn of rock and roll.

But does every band attract groupies?

I’ve given this question a lot of thought, talked to my band, and interviewed other musicians. Surprisingly, the overwhelming consensus is ‘yes’. Good bands that gig often eventually attract groupies, and musicians have more opportunities for love than the average Joe. But, with that said, not all musicians respond similarly to their pursuers.

Some musicians want groupies. It’s their catalyst for being in the band. Possessing a form of groupie radar, these guys can lock eyes with every potential mate at the show within seconds of walking through the door. When more than one groupie is spotted, their smile deepens, and the feeding frenzy begins.

The bassist in my band is that man. Watching him is awe-inspiring. The down side to his intermingling is the amount of text messages he receives - and sometimes responds to - during band practice. Keeping up with that many conversations, without texting the wrong message to the wrong girl, must be mind boggling. Yet, he keeps them going, and rarely are there conflicts.

Still other musicians find finessing groupies more difficult. My other band mate is unable to a spot a woman’s ‘come-on’ UNLESS she writes it on a drink napkin and hands it to him. Halfway home from the gig he kicks himself as we ask him if he got the number of the hottie hitting on him. We all laugh at his irritated responses.

Unlike any member in my band, there is the groupie hater. These musicians go to great lengths to avoid interacting with groupies. They’ll avert their gaze, roll their eyes, and even walk away when a female fan advances. While I don’t find these people fun, to be fair, they may have a meaningful motive such as having a hottie at home or hanging with a jealous woman at their side.

But if they mistake me as a groupie, I get the last laugh. More than once, I’ve been ignored and talked over as this kind of guy talks only to my male band mates about my band. I enjoy watching their surprise and sustained attention as I walk onstage and get behind the drums. A few times, these guys have come up to me after our set and complimented me on my playing. I’m happy to blow their minds.

Finally, there are the male groupies. Just like female groupies, their techniques vary from bragging about their sexual prowess to offering to carry gear. I enjoy their conversation and compliments, but if their attention turns too amorous, my band mates are always there to back me up.

At most shows, the responsibility for setting up and tearing down the set is allocated to the band. While we love playing out, this part of the show is the most labor intensive. We always appreciate anyone willing to help us, whether it’s to roadie our gear or sell our merchandise, regardless of their willingness to sleep with the band.

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CV Northwest has been to our share of Motorbreath shows, and we always leave impressed. Still, for as sad as night as it was, there was something in the air on April 21 st at Charlie’s that made the show more than a normal sendoff.

Gunner strode up on stage in his “trademark” plaid shirt – the same shirt that makes you think “Him? HE’s the lead guitarist in a Metallica tribute band?”. But you are again blown away by the skill of his hands on the axe, and in my mind, the sheer ease of it. Gunner glides through a performance like slow rolling river; quiet, unassuming, but with purpose and a destination in mind. His effortless ability to play what is difficult music for any musician is matched only by the intensity of his bandmates; Kevin on vocals, Mark on base guitar, and Rich on drums. He moves through the set as if he were relaxing enjoying a cup of coffee, his body language muted, in sharp contrast to his fingers on the neck or the movement of his guitar pick. His skill is born of his love for music, for THE music, and the desire to maximize his impact with sound.

Maybe it was the mood, somber yet frenetic, but last night was the best I’ve heard the boys in Motorbreath play. Kevin’s vocals come out like the growl of a beast, as it should be. Mark keeps the pace and lays the groundwork with his base guitar like a musical jackhammer. Rich’s drums beats pound out the tempo, and your heart shakes in your chest from the vibrations. And Gunner? Well, he just killed it, as he always does. The guys in the band can play, but last night it seemed like the whole was greater than the sum of the parts, and the synchronous sounds of the four were perfect; a fitting tribute and a sad end to an era in the life of Motorbreath.

Gunner, we barely knew ye; from CV Northwest, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and on behalf of the band, you will be missed. However, we refuse to say “goodbye”, but instead say “see you later”.

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Car 101: Tips from the Car Chicks Written By: Mayla & Carrie

In writing this, we hope to point out a few simple things everyone can do and should do each time they start their vehicle. Seriously, some of the things we are going to point out are no brainers, yet most of us are guilty of not ever doing any of them.

With the busy life style that most of us live these days, rushing from here to there and more often than not making a dash for the car, jumping in, starting the ignition, and off we go on our merry (or not so merry) way. If you find yourself with a flat tire a mile or two from your house first thing in the morning you may not be too merry! That is just one of the things you may be able to avoid by following a few simple steps. So lets get down to the brass tacks and go over the steps you can take to avoid some of the pitfalls that so many times we could have side stepped or lessened the impact of if we just paid attention. The first thing that we have found to be valuable and worth the time is giving yourself about three minutes time (or more ) in which to start your vehicle and let it warm up.

There are some studies that have shown it doesn’t matter if you let your car warm up while sitting in the drive way or if it warms up as you drive and this may very well be true but when you are driving, like most of the motorist on the road you probably have the radio on and maybe the defrost or heat, all of which can cover up a noise coming from your engine once on the road. We always let our vehicle warm up till the idle drops by itself, during this time listen to the vehicle; listen for any noise out of the normal like knocks and squeals. If you hear anything that sounds really a miss you at least have the option to turn off your vehicle and call your mechanic. While your vehicle is warming up take the time to look at your tires and make sure that they look ok and that they are not going low. Note that the temperature outside can have an effect on your tire pressure. We both have a tire pressure gauge in our vehicles and have found it useful on more than one occasion especially in very cold or hot weather. Just doing these two things alone can save a lot of hassle. It sure is a lot easier to turn off your car while it’s in the driveway, and put air in your tire at the local gas station before you get on the freeway if the pressure is low, than to have to pull over because it goes flat.

Moving on, When you go to fill up with gasoline, this is a great time to check your oil and washer fluid. We check our oil each time we fill up and have on many occasion needed to add some. Most of the production passenger cars these days have nice little lights we refer to as dummy lights that come on usually when you are out of oil rather than just low.

Seriously, by time the oil light comes on you can break out the checkbook for an engine rebuild. We can’t tell you how many times we have listened to someone say, “I saw the oil light on and then the car started making all kinds of loud noises, by the time I pulled over the engine was toast”. This happens often, and we must say we are both big fans of oil pressure gauges, neither of us like what we call dummy lights. If your car is like most built today you won’t have a pressure gauge, so check your oil every time you fill up and you can avoid having this happen.

These things may seem so simple, and they are but it is important to remember to take the time to do them. Give yourself that extra three minutes, or even just one minute in the morning to do a quick look over of your vehicle. Check the oil and other fluids when you fill up. Making these few things part of a routine can truly be an ounce of prevention. You may not think so now, but we guarantee they will pay off in the long run. We hope to see you driving down the road rather than parked on the side of it! Happy motoring.

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JOKE OF THE MONTH

One Saturday night, a young married couple sat cuddling on the couch watching a TV show about the mental side of emotions and how a person can feel two emotions at once.

The guy says “This is stupid”, his wife asks “Why do you say that?” He says, “It is impossible for anyone to feel two emotions at once.” The wife says “Not true, it does happen”.

They guys sits up straight and says “ok prove it, tell me something that would make me feel two feelings at the same time.”

His wife looks at him and says, “I have slept with all of your friends. However, out of them all you have the biggest pecker.”

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