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December 2001
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A DIRT ROAD What’s mainly wrong with society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved. The problem in America today - crime, drugs, lack of education, divorce, and delinquency would be remedied, if we just had more Dirt Roads, because Dirt Roads have character. People that live at the ends of Dirt Roads learn early on that life is a bumpy ride. That it can jar you right down to your teeth sometimes, but it’s worth it, if at the end is - a loving spouse, happy kids and a dog. We wouldn’t have near the trouble with our educational system if our kids got their exercise walking a Dirt Road with other kids, from whom they learn how to get along. There was less crime in our streets before they were paved. Criminals didn’t walk two dusty miles to rob or rape, if they knew they’d be welcomed by 5 barking dogs and a double barrel shotgun. And there were no drive-by shootings. Our values were better when our roads were worse. People did not worship their cars more than their kids, and motorists were more courteous. They didn’t tailgate, or the guy in front would choke you with dust or bust your windshield with flying rocks. Dirt roads taught patience. What if it rained and the Dirt Road got washed out? That was the best part. When you stayed home and had some family time, roasted marshmallows and popped popcorn. Dads gave piggy back rides and moms learned how to make prettier quilts. At the end of Dirt Roads, you soon learned that bad words tasted like soap. Most paved roads lead to trouble, Dirt Roads more likely lead to a fishing creek or a swimming hole. At the end of a Dirt Road, the only time we even locked our car was in August, because if we didn’t some neighbor would fill it with left over crops. At the end of a Dirt Road, there was always extra springtime income, when city dudes would get stuck and you’d have to pull them out. You would usually get a dollar...always you got a new friend....at the end of a Dirt Road.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Whenever dues are due people use the opportunity to drop from the club, mostly those who have been inactive for some time. For those of you who chose to leave the club to pursue other interests, we would like to wish you the best, and thank you for your club participation, the runs you have lead, and the many memories that you have contributed to, we’ll miss you.
PLAQUE PRESENTATION At the November meeting, Carol Kelly presented A.J. Vallejos of Don-A-Vee with a plaque in appreciation for their allowing us to use their facility for our meetings. It is a beautiful black plaque with gold lettering, with a large FITS logo. Thanks, Jon & Dale for having it made!
BLUE RIBBON COALITION Somewhere in this newsletter should be a membership application for the Blue Ribbon Coalition. They are a major player in the fight for free access, and fighting the "Greenies." The "Greenies" continue to take our access away, and one thing we can do to try and stop them is to support organizations such as the Blue Ribbon Coalition. Please consider joining and if possible including a donation. Visit them online at http://www.clorv.org.
TRIP COMMITTEE There was a trip committee meeting on Nov. 14th at Dave Felando’s house. They have created a great schedule with a couple of new places, and revisiting a couple of places that we haven’t been to for a while. Please get out and enjoy the runs in 2002.
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