b'Club Newsone, will take any sign of winter aswho contributed their time and hopeful. equipment.The Canaan Border Riders haveWe recently had the honor of receiving been, like all the clubs Im sure, outmultiple awards at the VAST annual getting our trails in shape for themeeting. Congratulations to Steve upcoming season. Thankfully, we areDuffy for Trailmaster of the Year, going to have Trail 96 back this year,Missy Benson for Trail Administrator and we couldnt be more thankfulof the Year, and John Hull for his and excited as this is a major trail forHorizon Award. We also shared coming or going into Canaan. WeDana Nason, Lunenburg club trailmaster,the Camaraderie Award with the have a volunteer group going out nextLuke OBrien, Vermont Forest Parks &Brighton Snowmobile Club and were weekend to tackle the cleanup neededRecreation, and Lisa LaFont, Vermontrecognized for having the Best Signed to make the trail groomer-ready! Horse Council, discuss collaborative trailTrails of 2024.Things seem to be shaping up for theimprovements for Corridor 2 in Granby.Mark your calendars! Jan. 18 is our Canaan Border Riders to have a greatannual Calcutta cash drawingseason, with only the Sable Mountainprojects at a furious pace. Thisour most popular event and area being closed to riding this year.includes reroutes, bridge repairs,biggest fundraiser. Dont miss this Maybe next year, we will be 100%base improvements, de-brushing,opportunitytickets are available for open. How cool would that be? and flood repairs throughout our trail$100 each, and you do not have to be I need to thank all our volunteerssystem. Big thanks to our partners,present to win.who gave so much of their time andlandowners, and VAST for the support.Join us in supporting the fight against heart during our summer fundraisingThank you, volunteers, for your hardcancer with our Stake Out Cancer activities. It appears volunteering is awork. fundraiser. For just $10, write the name dying act, but those who gave . gaveThe Polar Bears prepared and servedof a loved one battling cancer on one of a lot. And those same folks are nowfood for the Lunenburg Old Homeour 1,500 pink stakes placed along our getting the trails ready for your ridingDay Festival in August. It was a totaltrail system. All proceeds will benefit enjoyment. Like I said . we dont havesuccess. More activities are beingthe American Cancer Society.a lot of volunteers, but the ones weconsidered throughout the season.A huge thank you to our landowners, have are top-notch! Locally, we have been active withvolunteers, club members, and the Thats it for now. If youre out helpingthe Town of Lunenburg to promoteNorton community for your continued your local club, thank you, and pleaseoutdoor recreation in the area. Thissupport. We wouldnt be the club we be safe! includes a collaborative effort with theare without all of you! Lets ride into Vermont Horse Council to improvethis winter season with excitement and John Bialek, Trailmastershared trails and extend the equinecamaraderie, making memories on the canaanborderridersvt.orgtrail network into the Lunenburg- snow-covered trails of Norton.Like us on Facebook Gilman area.TMA purchase information can beKendyl Bell, Communications Director found on our website. We encourageneksb.com anyone 16 years of age or older toLike us on Facebookjoin our club. Stay tuned to our active Facebook page, and check out ourFRANKLINLunenburg Polar Bears videos on our YouTube channel. COUNTYSnowmobile Club, Inc. Michael Mutascio, President vtvast.org/lunenburg-polar-bears.html Ten hours after our first snowflakesLike us on Facebookis the perfect time to crank out some club news. Get those snowmobiles ready. Pull your gear out of the attic. Welcome to Polar Bear Country!Essex County clubs were wellFranklin County Snow Raiders represented at the VAST annualNortheast Kingdom Snow Blastersmeeting in Grafton. Mike Milani wasOur club has been resilient, preparingAs always, we are kicking off the awarded the VAST Appreciationfor the upcoming season, especiallysnowmobile season with meetings Award, and Mike Mutascio acceptedafter dealing with recent flooding.and trail work. We have had our first the VAST Motivator Award. HeresThanks to the hard work of volunteers,meeting of the season, prepared the a shoutout to all the volunteers thatlandowners, and locals, damagedto-do list, and are ready to get out made it a great event. trails have been cleared, and bridgesthere as soon as the farmers and fields The club has been cranking outrepaired. A big shoutout to all thoseare ready. Like many clubs, we are 32 | Snowmobile VERMONT'