November 1998 Newsletter

Well, here comes another season and are we ready? Sleds, Trailers, Registrations? Remember you will need a Club membership to register your sleds. If you’re holding back, Don’t! Send in your application today.

TRAILS

A ton of work was done this year with some work projects that began in June and ended in November. First of all, a new 85’ bridge was built over Frenchmen Brook on the trail to Route 16 . Secondly, excavator work was completed during October and November which should help the groomer operators. Finally, new re-routes were finished on some sections where we lost landowner permission and a whole host of other projects. These projects were completed mostly by the STP group. (Same ten people).

Special thanks to Phil Visone, owner of All Around Maintenance and Walter from Colonial Landscaping both from Danvers. They donated two days of excavator and Bobcat work.

TRAIL NAMES

This year we will re-name the trail system with new names. The A, B, C and D system will be replaced with Trail names such as Corridor 19, Pub Trail, PRP Trail North and all other trails will have new names. New maps will be available this year to help you figure out what the new name of each trail is.

CLUB BUILDING

The Club Building was painted and thanks to the only two volunteers who showed up to help the core group. Thanks to Bruce and Sharon Bannet who helped paint the building.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

December 8^th-there will be a general meeting starting at 5:00 pm followed by a Pot Luck Supper at 6:00 pm at the Wakefield Public Safety Building. Contact Roz Landers at 603-522- 8457 or sadeyealso@yahoo.com

December 15- groomer training at the Clubhouse

December 16- Safety Course at the Public Safety Building from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. You must enroll prior to the day. Children must be at least twelve years of age by January 1, 2008 and have a student I.D. with them.

NHIS, NASCAR RACES

NASCAR races were again held in July and September. We had just enough people to meet the minimum count last year and REALLY need more members and friends to volunteer. It is imperative that we continue with this event since it is our only fund raiser. It is a great day with little effort. Thank you to the volunteers who helped this year. Contact Chuck Waleik at cwaleik@roadrunner.com to get on next year’s list.

NEW SAFETY PROCEDURE

There is a new safety procedure from the Bureau of Trails. When a groomer is approached by snowmobiles from either direction, the groomer shall move off the trail in a safe location for sleds to pass and stop. Snowmobiles may then pass; the groomer operator will not signal them to pass, the riders must pass at their own risk.

NEW GROOMER and SNOW ROLLER

We have taken delivery of a new 2007 Ski Doo Scandic and drag. This will be used mostly in the trail system between Great East Lake and the southern trail system. This brings the fleet to Seven Scandics with Drags. We need operators for night time grooming.

Additionally, the Board of Directors agreed to purchase a snow roller. It will be used after a new snowfall in order to pack the trail instead of using a drag to pan the trail.

TRAIL MAPS

Maps will be available at local stores for $5.00 such as: The Dunn Deal, Seven Lakes Provisions and Miss Wakefield Diner. They will also be available on Saturday mornings at The Club Building or by mail.

KUDOS TO:

Tim Mason, who helped the club on three separate occasions. The first being the Pub Trail with his time and his John Deere tractor. The second with the use of his CAT backhoe on Tumble Down Dick Road and finally, most recently, on the new re-route just off Tumble Down Dick Rd.

Thanks, Tim!

Curt DiPrizio, who helped in moving the mini excavator for the Pub Trail Project.

Thanks, Curt!

Bob Sonricker, from HD Electric, who has unconditionally allowed us to use four wheelers this summer and fall on everything from the new re-route to trail signing.

Thanks, Bob!

Doug L., Marty H., Dave T., Andy O., Mike S., Mark H., who helped with the new re-route that is two miles in length.

Thanks, guys!

Don't forget to

Visit the Snack Shack which is located on the Corridor 19 Trail (formerly the B trail) where the trail crosses Pickpocket Rd. Open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekends only. The shack is run by people who volunteer their time. So come by for a hot beverage, soda or a hotdog. (occasional soup, chili or chowders) Stop in and say hello to Roz!

President's Message

Often times when we are planning our yearly projects, we wonder if it is possible to pull it all off and finish everything before the snow flies. This year, in particular, we had some donating challenges in front of us, and now the final touches are being put in place. We have accomplished an enormous amount during this off season. I would like to thank everyone this year for their extreme effort and dedication to this club! A mixture of old-blood and new-blood working together has brought us to this point. Everyone really stepped up to the plate. Looking ahead, we still have many hopes and expectations for the club and would like to invite everyone to get involved. When we keep working together, amazing things can happen.

Ken Fifield