Friends of Giant Rock Help Us. Help You. To Keep Riding.

Hey! I was asleep at the wheel but I guess Larry and Karin got hitched ok!
Congratulations. You two are great folks and a great couple.
Larry gets Karin’s “I Dos” and we loose her membership dues (anything to save e buck, that’s pretty cool)
Anyway, here’s to the - NEWELYWEDS – Good Luck and Long Life!
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Past treasurer and co-founder of the Friends of Giant Rock off-road club, Robert (Bobby) Pessa, passed quietly at his home in Yucca Valley, Saturday. His death was unexpected and appears to have been from natural causes. He was 59 years old. Even as our hearts are saddened by this great loss, our prayers go out to all of his family and loved ones and to the many, many friends he made of everyone who ever knew him. We will all miss him but loving memories will bless our lives always.

We did good, eh? So come on, someone take charge! LETS HAVE A PARTY! CELEBRATE! CELEBRATE! ...

WOW!

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Jump to Agenda Item “90”

The Supervisors comments are at the end of the hearing and are well worth watching.

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In Case You Didn't Know...
It’s a matter of record. The Supervisors expressed reservations about the workability of OHV Ordinance #3973 at its adoption hearing over three years ago. But, they heard no opposition at that time so they agreed to give it a one year trial to see how it would fly! (Video available from Clerk of the Board)

There is a dedicated committee in 29 Palms working to make walking trails, equestrian trails, bicycle trails and yes --- Off-Highway Vehicle trails!!!, a reality. --- It's the good folks with the "29 Palms Community Trails Program" and they've done some very serious work already. They are asking now for your input. Opportunity knocks. They want to know what you want. They want to know what you think is needed.

San Bernardino County
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Ordinance #3973
History Comments and Snide Remarks
By Mike

San Bernardino County has had an Off-Highway Vehicle ordinance for nearly 40 years.

Ordinance #1590 was adapted in 1970 to address “MOTORCYCLES AND OFF-THE-ROAD VEHICLES”. It required spark arrestors and mufflers and that noise not exceed the state motor vehicle code limits. Ironically, it attempted to address trespass problems by requiring “written permission”.

That ordinance was amended in 1986 to comply with Californ State law(penal code 602) regarding “written permission vs. private property” and it became ordinance #3096.

Now, more than twenty years later, off-roaders and property owners alike are supprised to be facing radical and unfair changes as the ordinance has been rewritten, yet again.

Today, as OHV Ordinance #3973, the County again challenges State and Federal law with respect to vacant and unmarked, property and a citizen’s right to pass. But new and of particular note is the assignment of County Code personnel to act as quasi-police officers in enforcing these new laws including the unecessary requirement of expensive “Staging Permits” to assemble on ones own land.

Please consider this:
“Off-roading helps build family foundations. It provides quality-sharing time. Whether it’s preparing recreational equipment together, anxiously looking forward to the fun trip or the subsequent arrival and enjoyment of adventurous riding together. It’s playing together, mutually appreciating what nature has provided, sharing the day’s challenges around the campfire, eating together and meeting friends. It’s leaving the troubles at home, and instead, sharing new family experiences. Parents learn about their children and children about parents. Returning home with memories of a time with family and with lifelong relationships built through this sharing of common interests. It builds values and character which continues for generations.”