b'Annual Awardsseveral state agencies including the State Beaver Control,Forests, Parks & Recreation and the Agency of Natural Resources.After evaluation by all parties, the bridge was placed downstream where the terrain was a ravine. Clearing a re-route through 450 feetof dense woods, a 40-foot bridge was constructed with four I-beams decked with pressure treated planks and multiple water bars to create water runoff, protecting silt from being deposited in the pond. The entire 800-foot length of the projectCounty Trails Coordinatorwas seeded and mulched and stoneof the Yearbarriers were placed to keep vehicles from utilizing the old bridge. GravelThe following person has really was placed to make access to the pondstepped up to the plate in his new easier for hunters and fishermen. Aleadership role over the past twoTrailmaster of the Yearheavy steel gate was fabricated toyears. He is a quiet individual who isThis trailmster is quiet and humble restrict access to the area to only thosefocused on creating a good partnershipand goes about his work in a with permitted use. with VAST and the county and clubsmethodical way, working well with Multiple nominations were receivedhe represents. He has a considerablethe landowners, contractors and other for this project, including a letteramount of common sense andclub members, making sure the job is from the Vermont Forests, Parks andfrequently reminds the clubs within hiscompleted cleanly and efficiently. He is Recreation applauding this clubscounty to exercise it as well. a great communicator within his club, management, coordination andAs a county trails coordinator, it isand ensures that everyone has a task to communication of the project. important to be in touch with the clubscomplete and knows exactly what that A quote from the nomination reads,of your county. You must work closelytask is.This project is a perfect example of thewith them regarding new projectsHe is thorough when it comes to great work that can be accomplished(bridge or trail) as well as overalltrail projects and any paperwork/to enhance the states natural resourcegrooming operations. applications submitted to the VAST values while also improving publicAccessibility to you is important andoffice.One can always count on his access to this trail. being level-headed can be a criticalpaperwork being top notch. He is not The Newark EZ Riders of Caledoniatrait when working with folks whoafraid to voice his opinion and can be county have earned the Project of themay have a different vision thanstern when needed, and is responsible Year Award. what is required by or best for thefor making many of the major association. You need to be a soliddecisions within his club.partner and communicator with theHe is also practical and always seeks trails committee members. out the facts so that he and the club can He has a great deal of knowledgemake an informed decision. He is also and skills obtained by workingmechanically inclined and completes hard throughout his life. Themuch of the work on the clubs following person is someone who isgroomer by his own hand, often times reasonable, follows through on histaking time off from his paying job commitments and helps to remindto ensure the machine is running out others of their commitments andon the trails. He takes a great deal of deadlines. He remains level-headedpride in his work and is great at simply and calm no matter the topic, is a goodgetting the job done! communicator, respected by his peersDennis Bacon from the Connecticut and is an overall good person andValley Sno Riders club of Essex team player. county is the 2021 Trailmaster of the Barry Messer from Hawks MountainYear.Ridge Riders of Windsor county is the 2021 County Trail Coordinator of the Year.Fall 2021 | 15'