b'Cavendish Green MountainSnow FleasWhere to start?First, we want to congratulate everyone from the Windsor County area on their awardChester volunteers rebuilt another bridge. Hawks Mountain Ridge Ridersinstalled recognition at the VAST Annualnew track belts for Tucker groomer.Meeting:Barry Messer (Founders),latest snow conditions and email us at Tina Berge (Award of Excellence),chestersnowmobileclub@comcast.net Dennis Lemire (Lifetime), Clyde Tracyanytime. (Jr Snowmobiler) and our very own local business recipient, SingletonsJoan Choiniere, Secretary General Store.Thank you to everyoneChester Snowmobile Club Like us on Facebookfor all your contributions to our sport!Thank you to everyone who sold andLike most other clubs, we purchased tickets for our 28 Dayswork year-round on trail projects. Raffle fundraiser. Your support madeWe redecked several bridges, and this a club success.as always, had lots of trails to clear As in prior years, we want to thankfrom downed trees to a huge amountHawks Mountain Ridge RidersJean and Russ Walsh for getting all ourof brush to cut. Andy Rogstad signage, roping, and markers out instrengthened, sanded, and repaintedFortunately, we had no major projects preparation for the season. Their hardour drag, which was a long and slowthis fall. We replaced our small bridge work and continued dedication areprocess that came out great. Morenear Mount Ephraim and already have very much appreciated.Dan Tiernansign stakes were cut and painted tomost of our signs, fences, etc. out. We and Joe Marini have ensured the trailsbe ready for fall installation along ourreplaced the track belts on the Tucker are cleared so when the snow flies, ourtrails. We have several members whogroomer in Barry Messers Shop and trails are ready for you to ride on!venture out on their own in varioushave a few rocks to move for two very directions to work on trails wheneverminor trail changes. Thank you to all If you are making riding plans thisthey get a chance. We want to thankthe club members who helped with season, we hope you make theeach and every one who takes time outthese projects. In the weeks to come, Cook Shack a destination for lunch.of their busy schedules to help us. Itwe will work on the ongoing project of Chef Jared Wilson takes pride in thetruly takes a team. keeping our trails debrushed. customer service and food he providesThe logging operation that we haveThis year I attended the annual VAST every season. While there, be sure tohad for the last two seasons onMeeting for the first time along with thank him for his countless hours ofCorridor 12 is complete and thatBarry Messer and Dan Hadwen. It was volunteerism. section has been smoothed out andan excellent meal, and I learned a lot The club also has two ride-in eventsis ready for snow. Mike Westineabout what it takes behind the scenes taking place at the Cook Shack thisspent over a week with some heavyto run the state trail system. season. Our Valentines Day Ride-inequipment to clear debris and fix thisAs always, thank you to all the on Feb. 4 is being dedicated to thetrail which will be a great trail thisgenerous landowners who make all memory of Karen Marini. Our secondwinter. of this possible. This year three of the annual St Patricks Day Ride-in will beIn November, we held a fundraiserproperties that our club trail system on March 4.dinner party with lots of auction items.crosses were sold. Fortunately, the new Remember to thank the landownerOver 140 folks attended and enjoyedowners welcomed our trail on their and groomer operator if you have theeither a prime rib or seafood casseroleland.opportunity to meet them when youdinner. Member Paul Stoddard DJdSteve Kruse, Club News Correspondent are out and about. Think snow! Bethe event and ran a live auction for aLike us on Facebooksafe!custom-made Chester Snowmobile Patty Companik, Publicity ChairClub corn hole game. VAST President, cavendishsnowfleas.comJeff Fay joined us for the evening. Like us on Facebook Thanks to all the ladies who brought desserts for everyone to enjoy.Please follow us on Facebook, check our snow phone at 802-875-6550 for the 42 | Snowmobile VERMONT'