b'Club NewsGRAND ISLE FRANKLINCOUNTY COUNTYNortheast Kingdom Snow BlastersThe Blasters are busy getting everything ready, with lots of projectsFletcher Rough Ridersand planning for your next amazingAlburg Sno Springers Greetings from Fletcher! We have been season of riding. The 2019/20 snowmobile season wasvery, very busy this year. All spring The Bully is getting a much-neededkicked off in style at our Septemberand summer we have been working tune-up and with that, of course, weMeeting. Representatives of theto complete our home base move from find other areas that need attention.Alburgh Planning commission andFairfax to Fletcher. As are many clubs, So if you drive by, youll see the BullyRecreation Committee were inwe are struggling to maintain enough is up on blocks and getting the TLC itattendance to discuss the Alburghhelp to do all the projects that a small deserves. Recreational Rail Trail, which is thelocal club has on top of this very big We also have many trail projectscentral hub of our trail system, andmove. The average age of our core of going on including redecking ais primarily maintained by the Snoofficers and active help continues to bridge on 105, installing a new bridgeSpringers in cooperation with therise as our numbers fall, even though on 114, culvert replacements andTown of Alburgh. The Sno Springersour TMA sales were up last year. We debrushing. We will be looking forand VAST were instrumental inreally could use more help! We can volunteers soon via Facebook to helpconverting the trail on the railbed to aonly hope that a few folks in the area sign and install stakes. multi-use trail many years ago. who read this decide to give just one The events committees is busyWe recently held our annual electionday or even half a day to contribute to planning our Annual Huntersof officers. Those re-elected werethe trails they ride./ Landowners Supper at ChezDave Ladd, president; Michell Pigeon,This spring, we had our annual Pidgeons the first Saturday in riflevice president; Rachael McFadden,landowner appreciation dinner with season on Nov. 16. Come join us for asecretary; Summer Ladd, treasurer anda very good turnout. We were pleased great home cooked dinner. Next up isNeil Christopher, trailmaster. Russellto see so many of our local supporters our annual Calcutta on Jan. 25. SaveDuchaine was elected membershipturn out to have a great meal with that date! Ticket sales are comingchair. At the county level, Dave Laddmany wonderful conversations. very soon, and they sell fast! will continue as county director andWe have a couple of trail reroutes, and, The famous Bruce Jean and The Pokerpresident of the Grand Isle Countyas of this date, one has been mapped Palace Boys will again be hosting ourClub. Neil Christopher is again countyout and approved, but the other has annual club barbecue in February.trailmaster. not though we are hopeful to be ready There will be free burgers, dogs,The club is excited about the additionfor opening day. It seems every year chips, chili - and lots of fun raffles.of two miles of trail accessing 24-hourwe fight closings for any number of This year we will incorporate thegas and food services near the Rousesreasons. Blaster Bash into this event, givingPoint bridge. We are in process ofPlease get out at least one day and help away again some wonderful prizes.marshaling the resources to properlyyour local clubs! You cant imagine Look for more information on allsign the trail and update the junctionhow much they would appreciate it - these events on Facebook and oursigns. and you might even have a good time website. The trail through the Alburgh Dunesand make some new riding buddies!We look forward to seeing you allState Park will be reopened thisTony Audet, Vice President soon. Always thank any landowneryear, as construction is completed. Itfletcherroughriders.com who supports our sport. Become ashould go without saying that thisLike us on Facebookmember of our club - or several clubsis a sensitive area: the watchword is - and volunteer, as we all need theStay on Trail! The Vermont Agency help and appreciate your support! of Natural Resources has been very John Hull, Presidentcooperative with us, and we owe northeastkingdomsnowblasters.comit to them and all park users to be Like us on Facebook respectful.Looking forward to a great season ofGreetings from the North-west riding! Remember: Safety first! Kingdom! This summer we completed Dave Ladd, Presidenta trail improvement by installing three Like us on Facebook culverts, ditching and stone removal. We also have two more culverts to 28 | Snowmobile VERMONT'