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Late Winter 2016 25 schools kitchen was alive with activity. A dozen crock pots were lined up in proud order. Nearby was a variety of tasty desserts for guests that had room to spare. A cadre of cooks and helpers put the finishing touches on all the selections. Members turned the school gymnasium into a cafeteria using rows of tables with plenty of seating for all. Club signs were on display and the constant buzz of snowmobiling stories were heard. Sharing some tales at the event were VAST Executive Director Cindy Locke and Essex County Coordinator and VAST Director Dave Page. There are countless examples of how Vermont landowners continue to support VAST snowmobiling. Like so many VAST clubs the focus of the Polar Bears Hot Dish Buffet always remains the same. It combines comradery fundraising and a gesture of sincere appreciation. Landowners eat free and other guests leave a small donation. A portion of collected schools kitchen was alive with activity. gymnasium into a cafeteria using rows money is donated to student activity funds for the local schools. The remainder is used to cover expenses for club projects. Even during this difficult season the strength of VAST is evident in clubs continuing their traditions of hosting and attending events and serves as an important reminder of our commitment. It is this determination that will fill the VAST events calendar again next year. LUNENBURG POLAR BEARS HOT DISH BUFFETSaturday Feb. 6 in Lunenburg Vt. schools kitchen was alive with activity. A dozen crock pots were lined up in proud order. Nearby was a variety of tasty desserts for guests that had room to spare. A cadre of cooks and helpers put the finishing touches on all the selections. Members turned the school gymnasium into a cafeteria using rows of tables with plenty of seating for all. Club signs were on display and the constant buzz of snowmobiling stories were heard. Sharing some tales at the event were VAST Executive Director Cindy Locke and Essex County Coordinator and VAST Director Dave Saturday Feb. 6 in Lunenburg Vt. By Mike Mutascio It was crock pots galore at the Lunenburg Elementary School located on the Town Common off Route 2. A smile a handshake and an offering of home-cooked meals has always been the endless standard for this Essex County town. The Polar Bears keep this tradition alive each winter. The event started many years ago as the Polar Bears Landowner Appreciation Picnic. It was later changed to a winter event at the school and is open to everyone. For snowmobilers there is convenient access from VAST 102F2. Unfortunately like so many club events this year we were also disrupted by lack of snow. That did not stop club member Todd Colby and his 1966 twin-track Alpine snowmobile. Determined to ride to the buffet he made his way using a thin base of frozen snow and ice. Perhaps a flashback for some the Brenda Santaw and Lynda Silsby are food coordinators for the event. Cindy Locke photos Lunenburg Town Clerk Pat Scott left enjoys the buet with residents from the town. She is a regular at club events. Mariah Fryman daughter of club member Sean Fryman welcomes guests and handles donations for the 5050 rae. Al and Pasty Kovacs are friends of the club and support them in many ways from attending their events to purchasing merchandise. Patty is wearing a Lunenburg Polar Bears sweatshit.