b'Club Newsevent that benefits our local Chester- for being a valuable asset to both the Andover families. Our Annual PastaBridgewater and Barnard clubs in Dinner is scheduled for Jan. 14 at theassisting with this project.They are Andover Community Center. All arealways willing to help with anything welcome! We also have a trailsidewe may request (a lot of the time barbecue in the works.without much notice in advance). Sean Snyder, ED & Shannon Burbela,The landowner where we constructed Secretarythe new bridge commented on how Like us on Facebook Make a Difference impressed he was with the trail and Barnard volunteers Zach Rhoades, Ryanbridge construction.I would also Bidlack, Max Stearns, Rick Hart, Jeff Tracy,like to thank our Trailmaster, Dennis Devin Noyes, Rob Tracy, Jake Rhoades, Nominate SomeoneDavid Benson, Dana Noyes, DerekCogswell, for assisting with the bridge Aldrighetti, Wyatt Stulzand Evan Abbottdecking on this project.We would also completed a reroute on Corridor 100.like to thank Dennis for the solo job Barnard Mountainviewershe has performed putting trail stakes, NOMINATIONS AREDUEMay 1, 2023ropes, and signs on our sensitive trail What an exciting off-season Barnardareas this season as well as the many Mountainviewers had! After manytimes he has done this in the past.It is VAST volunteers and clubs are dedicated andhours of work from our wonderfulmuch appreciated.We also would like to thank Ely Chynoweth for providing volunteers, alongside those from thecommitted all year long. Please take the time to Bridgewater Sno-Zippers, Corridorsome skid steer work on corridor 12 to nominate someone who deserves recognition.100 has been successfully rerouted.Bridgewater SnoZippers deal with an owner request to our club. This welcomed change will eliminateThank you again for your continued Horizon VolunteerTrailblazerSnowmobiler of the Year a good portion of road riding. A lotWe have had a busy fall wrappingsupport. Snowmobile Family of the Yearof work, both behind the scenes andup the construction of the BarnardWe hosted the Windsor County on the ground, went into this rerouteChateaguay Corridor 100 trail re- Jr. Snowmobiler of the Year (age limit 15)and it will be nice to enjoy this winter.route.There is no way we couldmeeting in October in our new Fire Thank you, landowners, for allowinghave completed this project withoutRescue building and were very excitedDealer of the Year Snowmobile Club of the Yearthis to happen. the most impressive professionalto have such a great turnout for this job performed by Rob and Jeffmeeting. Lets wish for a very snowy Awards for ClubsTrail Related The club will be leasing a 2022and cold old fashion Vermont winter. Most Improved Trails Best Signed Trails Prinoth groomer this season. WeTracy and the crew of the BarnardChris Stevens, President Mountainviewers. Another huge thank are anticipating receiving it at the Best Groomed Trails Trail Project of the Yearbeginning of December and areyou goes out to Ron and Deb MorseLike us on Facebooklooking forward to trying somethingTo obtain nomination forms go to vtvast.org/awards.htmlnew. Congratulations to our very ownTwo $1500 Clyde Tracy! Clyde received the VAST Youth Snowmobiler of the YearSCHOLARSHIPSaward. He not only enjoys our trails, but he also helps take care of them as well. Congratulations also go to club president Rob Tracy for the Trailblazer Award, for 25 years or more of service.APPLICATIONS AREDUEMARCH 1, 2023Congratulations Rob and thank you for your continued commitment to ourVAST awards two $1,500 scholarships annually.VAST club. We truly could not do it withoutScholarship Awards are open to VAST members, their spouses and/or you! A round of applause for the Tracydependents of all ages to help you further your education in any post family. Its nice to see generations enjoying the sport together and beingsecondary school, including vocational/technical education.recognized for their efforts.Two Chances to Win!The applications of the top five finalists will Mark your calendars for our annualalso be submitted for consideration to the Northeast Chapter of Poker Ride Jan. 28 and our Clubthe International Snowmobile Councils (NEISC) Scholarship Awards Cookout Feb. 25. Updates and moreprogram. The NEISC awards two $500 scholarship awards annually.information will be available on our club Facebook page. Bring on the snowAll applications must be postmarked or faxed NO later than March 1, 2023. so we can run the new groomer andFor application go to: vtvast.org/scholarships.html or call (802) 229-0005get some early riding in!Please send all applications to:Kaleigh Rhoades, Club Member26 Vast Lane, Barre, VT 05641|fax: 802-223-4316| email: mandy@vtvast.orgLike us on FacebookEarly Winter 2022 | 41'