b'Club Newscrossing the Connecticut River on theAs always, thank you to all of the ice and riding to McDonalds in Westgenerous landowners that make all of Lebanon. They got lost on the waythis possible. back, and at least one person droppedSteve Kruse, Club News Correspondent out at a road crossing and got a rideLike us on Facebookback. Daves biggest adventure was riding in Yellowstone Park. He talked also of the days when the bridges were just made from trees that they cut beside the trail, they did the grooming with old wooden drags and the trails were rough. In 1977, they moved up to a Bombardier groomer, and then in 1987,Little Ascutney Snowmobile Clubour club purchased a Tucker with aWho would have thought March Mogul Master drag. He continuedwould be our biggest snow month Dave and Sandy Bibens of the Hawksto groom until we got the newestthis season? With a drought of snow Mountain Ridge Runners receivedgroomer in 2015. Due to his decliningand unusually warm temps, we have Trailblazer Awards from VAST.health, he was not able to operate thishad very little grooming and even one. Although he is no longer able tofewer days of open trails. March has ride either, he still does his part by remaining as president and allowingbeen a conga line of storms and just support the Town of Chester and theR I D ES M A R T E R snowmobile community by providingus to store some of the signs in hisin time to dissuade our members to this opportunity. garage. not give up and not sell their sleds. We had almost three feet of snow in Our poker run was postponed, butA N DH A R D E RWhen we pick up our signs, fences,one of the storms and over a foot in with the upcoming snow, we areetc. this spring, lets all remember toanother. Unfortunately, many clubs, hoping to reschedule this fun familyalso pick up any litter and make sureincluding ours, already had to cancel event which is also a fundraisingthat any other issue that could causetheir fundraising events this year. This a landowner problem is addressed. event for the club. On the topic ofR I D ES M A R T E Rwas just when we needed the funds the fundraising, we want to thank the members who have made donations to us over the season, either when theyA N DH A R D E Rpurchased their TMA, in our donation jar at an event or by check. In addition to buying fuel for our groomers, our expenses include maintenance on our Tuckers, insurance, lumber for bridge repairs, etc. Every dollar donated helps.Joan Choiniere, Secretary Like us on FacebookTHE INDUSTRY DUSTRY FIRST SEMI-ACTIVE THE INFIRST SEMI-ACTIVE SMART-SHOX TMSUSPENSIONSMART-SHOX TMSUSPENSIONHawks Mountain Ridge Riders The most intuitive suspension ever unleashed on a snowmobile. The new Semi-Active Smart-Shox Suspension adjusts automatically up to 50 times The most intuitive suspension ever unleashed on a snowmobile. The new per second, giving you elite handling and a more comfortable ride even Semi-Active Smart-Shox Suspension adjusts automatically up to 50 times after long hours. Available on the 2022 Renegade X-RS, MXZ X-RS Grooming has been difficult becauseand all-new MACH ZTM.of the rain and high temperatures, butDISCOVER MORE AT SKI-DOO.COM TM . Walts Sales & Serviceper second, giving you elite handling and a more comfortable ride even after long hours. Available on the 2022 Renegade X-RS, MXZ X-RS we make the best of it.There arentand all-new MACH Zmany of the original members ofDISCOVER MORE AT SKI-DOO.COMour club still with us, and I take thisWhere Service is Part of our Nameopportunity to thank Dave and Sandy(802) 766-5583 Bibens for their many years of help and dedication. Dave started in the club1972 US Route 5, Derby, VTin 1966 riding a Moto Ski and soon 2021 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). Al rights reserved. , TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its af liates. Products in the United States (U.S.) are distributed by BRP US Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely. waltsvt.combecame president. He speaks fondly of the old days and tells one story of Late Winter 2023 | 35 2021 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). Al rights reserved. , TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its af liates. Products in the United States (U.S.) are distributed by BRP US Inc. Always ride responsibly and safely.'