Franks Biker News May 26th archive

"American Bikers for Charities™" Located in Cheyenne, WY Are Hosting the "Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Run" June 13, 2009 - Due to the horrific story based around a 2 year old little girl named Katelynn Stinnett, local Bikers in Cheyenne, WY have started a New Group in order to support Child Abuse in Wyoming. A.B.F.C.™ was originated in January of 2009 in Cheyenne, WY.

Cheyenne, WY, May 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Cindy McMillen envisioned a Non-Profit Organization that could motivate residents and “All Bikers” of the Cheyenne area In Order To Support the “Katelynn Stinnet National Memorial Run”. This is a dated National Event to take place on June 13, 2009 at exactly 11:00 AM MT/ 1:00 PM EST. The Katelynn Stinnet Memorial Ride has captured the hearts of many across the US.

The Story of Katelynn Stinnet:
Katelynn Stinnett’s mother and some other relatives listened as a police detective recounted his interview with Crabtree the roommate, the killer….Lexington Police Sgt. Jesse Harris testified that Crabtree gave him a taped confession several hours after the alleged crimes occurred. According to Harris, Crabtree said he gave Katelynn a bath on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2008 at their Lexington, KY apartment off Versailles Road. He then dropped her from a height of about his shoulders to the floor before raping her. Little Katelynn died the following Wednesday, December 3rd from severe injuries, including head trauma, broken bones and multiple injuries to other parts of her body to gruesome to mention.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, June 13th, 2009 @ Thunder Road 3208 S. Greeley Hwy. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Registration: Starts @ 8:00-10:45 AM
Cost: Registration… $15.00 per Person $10.00 Pre-Reg at
Children’s Events: under 12 are Free 5:00 PM until 8:00 Bingo-Kids Prizes. Route: To be announced: this will be an out of town route, ride approximately 130 miles with other activities announced for non- riding individuals. After Party: 4:30 PM @ AMVETS 3839 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY Raffles, Auctions, and Biker Contests with prizes too many to mention.
Live at 7 PM- Black White and Blues Band

Pleasant Mount biker hurt - Wayne Independent - A Pleasant Mount man received injuries listed as “moderate” by Pa. State Police, after crashing on a motorcycle Thursday night, May 21, in Mount Pleasant Township.
Francis E. Ashcom, age 55, was riding a 2003 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic when at 8:55 p.m., a deer jumped into his path. This was along SR 371, 410 feet east of Township Road 594. The motorcycle struck and killed the deer, said Trooper John Chervanka.
Ashcom was transported to Community Medical Center in Scranton. He had been wearing a helmet, said police.

Rolling Thunder honors troops for 22nd year - Washington Times - An estimated 500,000 motorcyclists rolled into Washington this year for the 22nd annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom.
Sunday's ride began about noon from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and caused the closing of some streets between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
WTOP-FM reported that motorcyclists have come from every state and as far away as Australia.
Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and national executive director of Rolling Thunder Inc., said participants were uniting to bring full accountability for prisoners of war and those missing in action from all wars.
"They fought the war so we could live the way we do, and it's about time our government did something on that issue," Mr. Muller said.
Members also are calling for better health care for recently returned troops.
Jay Fairlamb, a Vietnam veteran, who rolled in from New Jersey, told the radio station that he participated just as he has done for the past 13 years.
"It's the same message every year; sooner or later, I hope it gets out," he said. "I'd rather be home celebrating with my family and grandkids, but not before we bring home all our POWs and MIAs."
President Bush had met with members of Rolling Thunder in the White House driveway while he was in office, but President Obama was not expected to greet the group this year.
However, on Friday afternoon, he surprised Rolling Thunder and met privately with its representatives, who were meeting with administration officials about veterans' issues.
Although members are usually thought of as veterans riding motorcycles, they do not have to be either a veteran or a biker. According to the organization, Rolling Thunder members volunteer their time to remind "the government, the media and the public by our watchwords: 'We will not forget.' " Many of the members are veterans of the Vietnam War.
The name comes from Operation Rolling Thunder, a lengthy and dangerous bombing campaign by the U.S. Air Force and Navy and the air force of South Vietnam against North Vietnam from March 2, 1965, to Nov. 1, 1968. 

Biker seriously injured in Commack crash - Newsday - Daniel Taylor of Kings Park was seriously injured at 2:33 p.m. Sunday when he lost control of the 1972 Honda motorcycle he was riding south on Harned Road in Commack and collided with a 2001 Ford pickup truck, according to police.
The pickup truck was driven by Omar Martinez, 38, of 34 Rutledge St., Brentwood.
Taylor, 36, of 6 Amapola Lane, was taken by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Deadly motorcycle accidents in Chicago area - ESPN - ‎May 24, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Memorial Day weekend has proved to be deadly on Chicago area roads for motorcyclists. Three separate accidents have claimed the lives of five people riding motorcycles.
Two people were killed and four others were injured after four motorcycles crashed in south suburban Oak Forest. ABC7 Chicago learned late Sunday that a third person died as a result of injuries following that multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 57.
State police say a biker was heading southbound on I-57 near 185th Street Saturday night. They say he entered an emergency turnaround to go back north when three other motorcycles, also heading north, crashed into him.
Michael Adams, 47, of Kankakee, and 34-year-old Sean Darke of Chicago's South Side were killed. Brianna Moore, 20, of Calumet City was a passenger on one of the motorcycles and died Sunday afternoon. Friends and family members are struggling with the loss.
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"He was crazy about riding. He would jump out of his car and jump onto his bike and ride. He loved to ride. He was an experienced rider," said Ernest Wilson, Sean Darke's neighbor.
"He was a good dad. He taught me everything I know. He took care of all me and my brothers and sisters. I didn't want for nothing," said Michael Adam's son, also named Michael Adams.
Another biker was in critical condition and two were in stable condition Sunday.
The motorcycle rider who made the u-turn survived and received two tickets
Police say the drivers were wearing helmets, and speed was a contributing factor to the cause of the crash. 

Bulldog Bash to go ahead after Warwickshire Police objection fails - The Birmingham Post - Organisers of a major biker festival are jubilant after police objections were rejected. Warwickshire Police said last week it was to seek a review of the Bulldog Bash’s licence because of concerns about “rising levels of violence between criminal members of motorcycle gangs”.
The objection came after Hells Angel Gerry Tobin was shot dead after the event in 2007. But organisers said a bid to scrap the event, at Long Marston Airfield from August 6-9, was rejected by Stratford-upon-Avon District Council.

Patriarch of Russia – and former biker - RT - Russia’s Patriarch Kirill said he used to ride a bike and understands the “love for speed”. The leader of the country’s largest bikers’ association, Night Wolves, told the church head about their patriotic activity.
The head of the Russian Orthodox church has met with Aleksandr Zaldostanov, who’s better known by his nickname ““Surgeon”, and surprised him with stories about his love for motorcycles.

Police: U-turn leads to fatal motorcycle crash - Chicago Tribune - OAK FOREST, Ill. - Illinois State Police say two motorcyclists have died in suburban Chicago after another motorcyclist allegedly made an illegal U-turn.
Police say the accident occurred Saturday night on I-57 near Oak Forest when a southbound biker tried to turn around using an area reserved for emergency vehicles. That rider then hit three northbound motorcycles.
The male biker who made the turn survived. He's charged with disobeying a traffic control device.
The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the two who died as 47-year-old Michael Adams of Kankakee and 34-year-old Sean Darke of Chicago. Two female passengers were seriously hurt.
In Kane County earlier Saturday, a separate accident killed two motorcyclists and injured six other people.