Gowanda PennySaver News - June 9, 2002

Harley Happening contest results      This year's Southern Tier NY H.O.G. Ride-In Bike Show saw a wide variety of motorcycles from mild customization to radical fabrication. A total of 74 entrants spread over 15 classes generated a $900 donation to the Hollywood Theater from registration fees and winner's donated prize money. All winners were selected by popular vote of the rally-goers. Best of Show was awarded to Gary Sprague of Versailles. Ride-In Bike Show The winners are: Sportster - Street Class: Tom Colantino of Eden, first; Brian Reid of Gowanda, second; and Tracy Benkelman of Collins. Dyna - Street Class: Morgan Reid of Gowanda, first; and Dick Feltz of Lawtons, second. FX - Street Class: Mike Brooks of Fredonia, first; Tom Elliott of Collins, second; and Tim Slattery, third. FL - Street Class: Bob Raiport of Lawtons, first; and Norm Forrest of Ellicottville, second. Touring - Street Class: John Gavin of Hamburg, first; Buston Godden of Russell, PA, second; and Tim Pause of Delevan, third. Custom Sportster: Ralph Campbell of Alden, first; Dennis Sloan of Falconer, second, and Adam Youngers of Angola, third. Custom Dyna: Ron Connolly of Springville, first; Mike Ellis of Angola, second; and John Doran of Silver Creek, third. Custom FX: Dick Mentley of Collins, first; John Abbate of Kenmore, second; and Tim Neerhoof of Dunkirk, third. Custom FL: Carl Seeke of Warren, PA, first; Joe Isaacs of Gowanda, second; and Dave Chapman of Hamburg, third. Custom Touring: Tony Bellomo of Jamestown, first; Rick Martinez of Lackawanna, second; and Ed Munson of South Dayton, third. Full Custom: Steve Ewell of Gowanda, first; Robert Pawlak of Blountville, TN, second; and Dan Devore of Ashville, third. Radical Custom: Norb Bleem of Langford, first; Dave Westfall of Cattaraugus, second; and Ralph Spina of Hamburg, third. Antique Class (Pre-1977): Joe Chesna of Corfu, first; Don Dubel of Springville, second; and Mike Guerra of North Collins, third. Rat and Trike: Don Sibley of Ellicottville - trike; and Bellboy from Hell of Arcade - rat. American Sport and Other: Barry Snyder of Angola, first. Best of Show: Tom Colantino of Eden, first; Brian Reid of Gowanda, second; and Tracy Benkelman of Collins, third. Tattoo Contest      Winners of this year's tattoo contest are: Tribal: Donny Congdon. Sleeve: Bell Boy from Hell. Native: Barry Snyder Jr. Back: Gary Pike. Black and Grey: Laura Pike. Color and Best of Show: Michelle Bradley. Raffle prize winners Numerous raffle prizes were given away. The winners were: Custom Bicycle: Kevin Brooks. Harley-Davidson Collectible bear from Daytona Bike Week (1995-1999) donated by Randy Rosen: Laurie Fort. Rogue Acoustic Guitar: Larry Wheeler Harley-Davidson mural clock donated by P&J Enterprises: Sharon Chadwick. 14-karat gold and ruby necklace: Jeremy Valone. Willie G. Davidson autographed Gowanda Harley-Davidson Leather jacket donated by Gowanda Harley-Davidson: Joanne Bendeiman.      The grand prize given away was a 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster courtesy of Gowanda Harley-Davidson Inc.: Winning ticket was chosen by Buffalo Bills All-Pro offensive lineman Ruben Brown. The winner of the motorcycle was Glenn Hooten of Gowanda.