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October 2009 Newsletter

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS OFFICERS:

Jim (Murph) Murphy (President) – 845-6509

Steve Haman (Vice President) – 534-4458

Dean Jones (Secretary) – 891-3446

Bob (Winger) McKerrow (Treasurer) – 845-1702

2009 NEWPORT PARADE

The club once again participated in the Newport Field Days Parade this year. A float was prepared that showed off some of the clubs equipment. Several of our junior members rode the float and treated the children in the crowd with candy.

MEMBERSHIPS

Membership renewals for the 09-10 season are now available. Please help support the club by renewing your membership today. Encourage your friends to join! The success of the club and the condition of the trails depend on the support of our members. Memberships are $25.00 for both individual and family. Memberships can be done on line through the New York State Snowmobile Association Website www.nysnowassoc.org (a link can be found on our site). If you are unable to complete your membership online please feel free to contact Murph or Dean for applications and vouchers.

Please remember; the West Canada Trailriders Snowmobile Club of Newport is YOUR local club. We need YOUR support in order to grow. There is only so much that can be done by the current handful of dedicated members that are keeping the club going. It is our intention to continue to improve and expand our trail system, to work towards the establishment of a clubhouse, and to make this a family and friend filled organization that will enhance the sport of snowmobiling for all those involved. These goals cannot be accomplished without the physical and financial support of members. Please consider becoming an active member this year. A few hours per year from each member can make all the difference in the world.

MEETINGS

Club meetings are held on the 3^rd Monday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the home of Dean Jones on Summit Rd. just outside of Middleville. All members are encouraged to join us. Topics for the next meeting will be trail closure issues and trail maintenance issues, among others. Feel free to contact an officer if you have thoughts or ideas but are unable to attend the meeting.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Trail Maintenance is needed. Please contact one of the officers with any time you have available to help out. There is plenty of work to be done and we could use some help this year. Trails need signing and brushing. Culverts and bridges need to be repaired.

ANNUAL CLUB RAFFLE AND TICKET HOLDER PARTY

On September 26^th the West Canada Trailriders held the annual raffle and ticket holder party. This year’s event was held at the Adirondack Legion in Cold Brook and welcomed the return of the band Stage Road. Amy and company put on another spectacular meal. Many thanks to the folks that volunteered their time to organize and work the event, sell tickets, etc. We couldn’t do it without you. We would also like to thank all the folks that purchased tickets again this year. It was a wonderful event and we look forward to holding it each year.

We currently have the 2010 Raffle tickets available for anyone that would like to purchase early and reserve a special number! Contact any of the officers with your request.

ATV’S ON TRAILS

Over the summer we have been contacted by several landowners over the use of ATV’S on the trails that run through their property. Please remember that the trail system is NOT open to ATV use and that you need permission from any landowner before using their property for anything during the off season. This issue is critical to our trails remaining open. Landowners allow us to have and maintain snowmobile trails on their land and have every right to deny that usage. Please be considerate of their rights and their property.

SPECIAL THANKS TO LANDOWNERS

Remember folks, most of our trail system would not exist if it wasn’t for the kindness and generosity of the Landowners that allow snowmobile trails to cross their property. Please be respectful and let them know we appreciate it. Be mindful of the signs and fences that designate where we are allowed to ride. Stay on the trails, do not leave trash behind!

TRAILRIDERS WEBSITE

The website is still up and running. Input from members would be fantastic. There is a place for pictures, classifieds, stories, and just about anything else snowmobile related.

August 2008 Update

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS OFFICERS:

Jim (Murph) Murphy (President) – 845-6509

Bob (Winger) McKerrow (Treasurer)– 845-1702

2008 NEWPORT PARADE

The club once again participated in the Newport Field Days Parade this Year. A Float was prepared by Dean, Brian, Julie, Kris, and Mandy that showed off some of the clubs equipment. Julie, Kris, Todd, Tina, and several of our junior members rode the float and treated the children in the crowd with candy and also treated the Judges with “snowballs”. We even had our special guest “Frosty” along for the ride! Can anyone guess who that is???

MEMBERSHIPS

Membership renewals for the 08-09 season are now available. Please help support the club by renewing your membership today. Encourage your friends to join! The success of the club and the condition of the trails depend on the support of our members. Memberships are now $25.00 for both individual and family. Please indicate on your membership application the number of registered snowmobiles you have and in what name they are registered. The new registration discount vouchers allow for a discount on snowmobiles registered to the individual, their spouse, and any children under 18 living at the same address. Checks can be made payable to WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS Inc. See our membership page for more details.

MEETINGS

Club meetings are held on the 3^rd Monday of each month, 7:00 pm, at Moody’s Polaris in Newport. All members are encouraged to join us. Topics for the next meeting will be trail closure issues, 2008 Fundraiser details, and ticket sales status among others. Feel free to contact an officer if you have thoughts or ideas but are unable to attend the meeting.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Trail Maintenance dates will be scheduled for each weekend following the September 27^th party. Please contact one of the officers with any time you have available to help out. There is plenty of work to be done and we could use some help this year. Trails need signing and brushing. Culverts and bridges need to be repaired.

This summer the bridge on Bowie Rd. was rebuilt. The guys did a great job! Pics and details to follow.....

August 2006 Newsletter

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS OFFICERS:

Jim (Murph) Murphy (President) – 845-6509

Bob (Winger) McKerrow (Treasurer)– 845-1702

Dean Jones (Secretary)– 891-3446

TWO TEIR REGISTRATIONS

Well the time has finally come and the two tier registration fees are now a reality. I’m certain by now all of you have received your snowmobile registration renewal. I’m also certain you have noticed that the registration fee for anyone not belonging to a club is now $100.00. For those of you that are renewing your membership you will not be affected. Just be sure to get your renewals in so they can be processed and we will send you your discount vouchers along with your membership card. Please see our MEMBERSHIP section in this newsletter for more information or visit us on the web at www.westcanadatrailriders.com .

PARADE TIME

The club once again participated in the Newport Field Days Parade this Year. A Float was prepared by Dean, Brian, Julie, Kris, Murph, and Mandy that showed off some of the clubs equipment. Many hours were spent “sprucing” up the equipment and rebuilding the trailer. Julie, Kris, Jerry, James, Shawn, Mike, and several of our junior members rode the float and treated the children in the crowd with candy and also treated the Judges with “snowballs”. We even had a special guest “Frosty” along for the ride!

MEMBERSHIPS

Membership renewals for the 06-07 season are now due. Please help support the club by renewing your membership today. Encourage your friends to join! The success of the club and the condition of the trails depend on the support of our members. Memberships are now $25.00 for both individual and family. Please indicate on your membership application the number of registered snowmobiles you have and in what name they are registered. The new registration discount vouchers allow for a discount on snowmobiles registered to the individual, their spouse, and any children under 18 living at the same address. Checks can be made payable to WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS Inc. Please fill out the following information and mail it along with your membership fee to:

Dean Jones

748 Summit Rd.

Newport, NY 13416

Your renewed membership card and registration discount voucher will be mailed directly to you.

NAME:________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________________________________________

EMAIL: _______________________________________________________

SPOUSES NAME: ______________________________________________

NO. OF REGISTERED SNOWMOBILES: ___________________________

NAME THAT SLEDS ARE REGISTERED IN: _______________________

Are you a 2006-2007 member of another club or NYSSA? ___ Yes ___ No

MEETINGS

Club meetings are held on the 3^rd Monday of each month, 7:00 pm, at Moody’s Polaris in Newport. All members are encouraged to join us. Topics for the next meeting will be trail conditions and fund raising ideas among others. Feel free to contact an officer if you have thoughts or ideas but are unable to attend the meeting.

ACTIVE MEMBERS & TRAIL MAINTENANCE

This newsletter is being sent to current members as well as those past members from the last several years in an attempt to bring back folks that have let their membership’s lapse. Please remember; the West Canada Trailriders Snowmobile Club of Newport is YOUR local club. We need YOUR support in order to grow. There is only so much that can be done by the current handful of dedicated members that are keeping the club going. It is our intention to continue to improve and expand our trail system, to work towards the establishment of a clubhouse, and to make this a family and friend filled organization that will enhance the sport of snowmobiling for all those involved. These goals cannot be accomplished without the physical and financial support of members. Please consider becoming an active member this year. A few hours per year from each member can make all the difference in the world.

Trail Maintenance dates will be scheduled for each weekend following the September 30^th party. Please contact one of the officers with any time you have available to help out. There is plenty of work to be done and we could use some help this year. Trails need signing and brushing. Culverts and bridges need to be repaired.

ANNUAL CLUB RAFFLE AND TICKET HOLDER PARTY

On September 30^th the West Canada Trailriders will once again hold the annual raffle and ticket holder party. This year’s event will be held at the Adirondack Legion in Cold Brook and feature the band Stage Road. Julie and Amy will prepare the meal as they did last year so we should all be treated to some good food, drink, and entertainment. As always there will also be a 50/50 drawing and a Chinese auction. Memberships and tickets for this year’s snowmobile raffle will also be available.

ATV’S ON TRAILS

RAFFLE TICKET SALES

This Years snowmobile raffle will be held on December 16^th at Moody’s Polaris. Please help support the club with the purchase of a ticket or by volunteering to sell some tickets. So far ticket sales have been slow and we could use some help getting the tickets out to the public. Tickets can be purchased by contacting one of the club officers and will be on sale at the following events:

Powersports Expo at the Frankfort Fairgrounds – September 9 & 10

Snowbash in Ohio NY – September16 & 17

Trailriders Party – September 30

Please feel free to contact us if you know of additional places or events where the tickets can be made available. If you are able to help with some ticket sales please contact Murph or Dean.

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS WEBSITE

The website is still up and running. Input from members would be fantastic. There is a place for pictures, classifieds, stories, and just about anything else snowmobile related. The site can be accessed at:

http://westcanadatrailriders.com

Check it out and let us know what you think!

February 2006 Newsletter

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS OFFICERS:

Jim (Murph) Murphy (President) – 845-6509

Bob (Winger) McKerrow (Treasurer) – 845-1702

Dean Jones (Secretary) – 891-3446

MEMBERSHIPS

Membership renewals for the 05-06 season have remained below normal this year. Considering the cards Mother Nature has dealt us this year it is to be expected. Encourage your friends to join! Remind them that the two tier registration system begins this coming year and they must be a member of a club to take advantage of the discounted registration fee. The success of the club and the condition of the trails depend on the support of our members. The need for grooming has been low this year due to the lack of snow but the club still incurs many expenses and much work still needs to be done. Individual memberships remain at $20.00 and Family memberships are $25.00. Membership dues includes a $5.00 membership to the New York State Snowmobile Association. Checks can be made payable to WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS Inc. Please fill out the following information and mail it along with your membership fee to:

West Canada Trailriders, PO Box 418, Newport, NY 13416

Your renewed membership card will be mailed directly to you.

NAME:______________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ____________________________________

PHONE: _____________________ EMAIL: ________________________________

CIRCLE ONE: INDIVIDUAL $20.00 FAMILY $25.00

Are you a current member of another club or NYSSA? ___ Yes ___ No

NYSSA number and Club Association: _________________________

TRAIL NEWS:

The trail system is basically not ridable as of the time of this writing due to the lack of snow. Please check our website for trail condition updates. Once we receive enough snow we will be out clearing trails and grooming once again. Please ride with caution as there may be wet spots, downed trees, and other hazards on the trails.

CLUB NEWS

EQUIPMENT – We have received our Piston Bully PB130D and are now in the market for a new drag. The size cannot exceed 8’6” wide. This new piece of equipment should certainly help to keep the trails in optimal condition next season. Anyone with any leads on a piece of equipment like this should contact one of the officers with the information.

FALL FUND RAISER RAFFLE – The West Canada Trailriders is holding a Fall Fund Raiser. Tickets are $20.00 each and a maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. The Drawing will be held 9/30/06 at the Cold Brook Legion. Prizes include a 2006 Polaris 550 Classic snowmobile, a Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw, a $100.00 gift certificate to Moody’s Polaris, a $75.00 Citgo Gas Card, and a $50.00 certificate for the Main Street Restorante in Newport. Tickets are available at Moody’s Polaris or by contacting one of the officers.

2006 CLUB FUND RAISER – This year’s party will be held at the Cold Brook American Legion on September 30, 2006. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting one of the officers or from any member that usually sells tickets. If you would like the same number as last year or would like to reserve a specific ticket number please call A.S.A.P. to reserve your ticket. You can also email your request to tcat1999@ntcnet.com. Ticket reservations will be on a first come first served basis. This year we have increased the number of tickets sold to 300. This change has enabled us to add an additional drawing for each prize amount, except for the top two prizes. Your odds of winning a prize will remain the same as in previous years. We will now be giving away $16,625!!! Grand prize is $5,000, 2^nd is 2 draws of $1,500, 3^rd is 4 draws of $750, 4^th is 5 draws of $500, 5^th is 7 draws of $250, and 6^th is 11 draws of $125.

NYSSA NEWS

RAFFLE - The New York State Snowmobile Association is currently holding their annual “Super Raffle”. The drawing is to be held at the NYSSA Annual meeting on 4/8/05. The 50 prizes given out include a choice of 4 snowmobiles for 1^st. Currently Murph and Dean have tickets on hand at a cost of $5.00 each.

********** IMPORTANT INFORMATION **********

State Budget / State Trail Fund – There is currently a proposal to sweep $2.5 million from the state trail fund to the general fund. The NYSSA with the support of the member clubs is vehemently opposing this proposal. A letter writing campaign has begun and we need to support NYSSA as much as possible on this. Statewide registrations remain low this year and now a proposal to sweep $2.5 million off the top will have a definite affect on the ability of clubs to maintain trails this coming year. A copy of the opposition letter has been emailed to those members that have an email address on file with WCT along with a fax number for Senator Seward’s office and contact information for Assemblyman Butler. Enclosed in this mailing is also a copy of this letter. Please take a moment to sign this letter and fax or mail it as soon as possible. Timing is critical on this issue as the Legislature is on break until February 27^th. All letters should be mailed or faxed before then. Additional information and updates can be found on the state website at www.nyssnowassoc.org .

Senator James L. Seward

41 So. Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: 607- 432-5524

Fax: 607-432-4281

Assemblyman Marc W, Butler

235 Prospect Street

Herkimer, NY 13350

Phone: 315-866-1632

Email: butlerm@assembly.state.ny.us

DATES TO REMEMBER

February 25^th, 26^th, and 27^th the Ilion Snowdrifters will be hosting a day with YAMAHA. Demo rides will be available on the new Yamaha snowmobiles, weather permitting.

September 30^th West Canada Trailriders Annual Fundraiser and raffle drawing at the Cold Brook American Legion.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

TWO-TIER REGISTRATION - Law has been passed that enacts a two-tier registration system starting in 2006. New York State Registration fees will increase to $100.00 per snowmobile UNLESS the registered owner belongs to a NYSSA member club (such as the West Canada Trailriders) in which case the fees will remain at $45.00.

SPEED LIMIT – New York State has established a maximum speed limit for snowmobiles of 55MPH on all trails open to public use as well as the surface of all frozen bodies of water normally accessible to the public effective 2/27/06.

INCREASED FINES – The fine for an unregistered snowmobile will increase from $100.00 to $200.00 effective 2/27/06.

AGE OF OPERATION – Effective 2/27/06 the minimum age of an unaccompanied snowmobile operator will raise from 10 to 14 years of age. This new law also raises the age requirements of the accompanying person to 18 years of age, eliminating the 14-18 year old with a certificate language and further defines “accompanying” to mean within 500 feet of the person over 18 years of age. These age limits are in affect for all lands other then that land owned or leased by the child’s parent or guardian.

MEETINGS

Club meetings are held on the 3^rd Monday of each month, 7:00 pm at the home of Robert Mckerrow in Newport. All members are encouraged to join us. Topics for the next meeting will be trail conditions and fund raising ideas among others. Feel free to contact an officer if you have thoughts or ideas but are unable to attend the meeting.

ALL NEW - WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS WEBSITE

The NEW website is up and running! The new website can be accessed simply by typing www.westcanadatrailriders.com . Input from members would be fantastic. There is a place for pictures, classified ads, stories, and just about anything else snowmobile related. A guestbook and a message board are also included in the website. We will soon also be linked to the NYSSA and DMV so that members can take advantage of reduced registration rates this coming year. Check it out and let us know what you think!

December 2005 Newsletter

**HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR LOCAL SNOWMOBILE CLUB**

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS OFFICERS:

Jim (Murph) Murphy (President) – 845-6509

Bill Garlock (Vice President) – 269-1576

Bob (Winger) McKerrow (Treasurer) – 845-1702

Dean Jones (Secretary) – 891-3446

MEMBERSHIPS

Membership renewals for the 05-06 season have been coming in steadily but we are still well below our normal membership level. We’re certain club membership renewals have slipped the minds of many with the commitments and distractions of the holiday season. Please help support the club by renewing your membership today. Encourage your friends to join! The success of the club and the condition of the trails depend on the support of our members. Individual memberships are once again $20.00 and Family memberships are $25.00. Checks can be made payable to WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS Inc. Please fill out the following information and mail it along with your membership fee to:

West Canada Trailriders, PO Box 418, Newport, NY 13416

Your renewed membership card will be mailed directly to you.

NAME:______________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ____________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________________________

EMAIL: ____________________________________________

CIRCLE ONE: INDIVIDUAL $20.00 FAMILY $25.00

Are you a current member of another club or NYSSA? ___ Yes ___ No

TRAIL NEWS:

The trail system is now officially open and grooming has begun! Please remember to watch out for early season hazards. Fallen trees, wet spots, rocks and other hazards are likely to be found until we get more snow cover. If you encounter any trail hazards please contact one of the club officers. You will also find some slight changes this year. On trail C4I between Newport Rd and Farrell road you will find that a bridge had to be moved and the trail slightly rerouted due to some very busy beavers building a dam and flooding an area that the trail used to go through. You will also find that there is a slight change in where trail C4I crosses Newport Rd near the Newport Town Garage.

CLUB NEWS

EQUIPMENT – The Bearcat has been sold. We are expecting to receive our new Piston Bully PB130 any day now. The club will possibly be in the market for a new (used) drag for the Piston Bully. The size cannot exceed 8’6” wide. Anyone with any leads on a piece of equipment like this should contact one of the officers with the information.

RAFFLE – The West Canada Trailriders is holding a winter raffle. Tickets are $20.00 each and a maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. The Drawing will be held 4/15/05 at Moody’s Polaris. Prizes will include a 2006 Polaris 500 Supersport snowmobile and a Husqvarna Chainsaw. Tickets are available at Moody’s Polaris or by contacting one of the officers.

NYSSA NEWS

REGISTRATION LEGISLATION – Currently in legislation there is discussion of offering reduced registration fees for vintage snowmobiles. As we know many members are interested in vintage sleds we will try to keep you abreast of this issue.

DATES TO REMEMBER

This Years “FUN RIDE FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN” hosted by the East Herkimer Sno-Riders will be held on Saturday February 11^th. This year it will begin and end at Kast Hill Farm in Herkimer with special events and a cookout after the ride. There will also be an outhouse race and of coarse the defending champs – your very own WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS will be in the line-up. As usual the West Canada Trailriders will set up a time and meeting place for those members that wish to participate as a group. For information on the event or to obtain registration forms please contact the East Herkimer Sno-riders at 866-8208. For information on riding as a group with other members of the West Canada Trailriders please contact Dean Jones or Murph.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

TWO-TIER REGISTRATION - As many of you probably already know; a law has been passed that enacts a two-tier registration system starting in 2006. Basically New York State Registration fees will increase to $100.00 per snowmobile UNLESS the registered owner belongs to a NYSSA member club (such as the West Canada Trailriders) in which case the fees will remain at $45.00.

INCREASED FINES – The fine for an unregistered snowmobile will increase from $100.00 to $200.00 effective 2/27/06.

MEETINGS

Club meetings are held on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the home of Bill Garlock in Newport. All members are encouraged to join us. Topics for the next meeting will be trail conditions and fund raising ideas among others. Feel free to contact an officer if you have thoughts or ideas but are unable to attend the meeting.

ALL NEW - WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS WEBSITE

The website is still up and running however we are currently in the process of developing a new and improved website hosted by our local telephone and internet service provider – Newport Telephone Company. The new website will be able to be accessed simply by typing www.westcanadatrailriders.com or by typing West Canada Trailriders in your favorite search engine. There will still be a place for pictures, classifieds, stories, and just about anything else snowmobile related. Input from members would be fantastic. We will also be linked to the NYSSA and DMV so that members can take advantage of reduced registration rates this coming year. Currently the site can still be accessed at:

http://westcanadatrailrider.tripod.com

Check it out and let us know what you think.

November 2005 Newsletter

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS OFFICERS:

Jim (Murph) Murphy (President) – 845-6509

Bill Garlock (Vice President) – 845-6304

Bob (Winger) McKerrow (Treasurer)– 845-1702

Dean Jones (Secretary)– 891-3446

MEMBERSHIPS

Membership renewals for the 05-06 season are now due. Please help support the club by renewing your membership today. Encourage your friends to join! The success of the club and the condition of the trails depend on the support of our members. Individual memberships are once again $20.00 and Family memberships are $25.00. Checks can be made payable to WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS Inc. Please fill out the following information and mail it along with your membership fee to:

Dean Jones

748 Summit Rd.

Newport, NY 13416

Your renewed membership card will be mailed directly to you.

NAME:______________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ____________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________________________

EMAIL: ____________________________________________

CIRCLE ONE: INDIVIDUAL $20.00 FAMILY $25.00

Are you a current member of another club or NYSSA? ___ Yes ___ No

THIS NEWSLETTER:

This newsletter is being sent to current members as well as those past members from the last several years in an attempt to bring back folks that have let their memberships lapse. Please remember; the West Canada Trailriders Snowmobile Club of Newport IS YOUR local club. We need YOUR support in order to grow. There is only so much that can be done by the current handful of dedicated members that are keeping the club going. It is our intention to continue to improve and expand our trail system, to work towards the establishment of a clubhouse, and to make this a family and friend filled organization that will enhance the sport of snowmobiling for all those involved. These goals cannot be accomplished without the physical and financial support of members.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

On occasion we are asked “Why should I join a club?” and “What’s in it for me?” Well each and every one of us has our own reasons for joining. However many snowmobilers don’t understand or care what it takes to keep the trails open and maintained therefore don’t feel the need to join. The simple fact that you are receiving and reading this newsletter shows that you care enough to join. Here are some suggestions given to me by fellow sledders when asked why one should join. Feel free to use them with friends, family, or anyone that feels joining isn’t important. A few might even be appropriate when relaxing at a local watering hole and listening to a “non member” complain about imperfect trails.

What is the function of the club

Gain landowner permission for trails – 85% of trail mileage is on private land!
Applications and reporting to the state on trail funding
Brush clearing and trail widening
Bridge building and maintaining
Putting up and taking down gates and fences
Clubs work closely with landowners to meet their needs and keep trails open
Grooming
Fundraising to support the club
Posting trail signs
Purchase and maintain grooming equipment
Etc, etc, etc…..

Did you know

That there are over 146,000 sleds registered in New York State
There are more then 9,000 miles of corridor and secondary trails groomed and maintained in New York by over 170 clubs.
In the past year groomers in New York donated over 34,500 hours of their time and groomed 172,560 miles of trails……at a speed of 5-8 miles per hour!
On average it costs nearly $500 per mile annually to groom and maintain every mile of trail you ride.
Registration fees only pay for approximately 50% of the cost of maintaining trails. Club and NYSSA fundraisers and memberships are necessary to raise the balance.
Only about 25% of riders belong to a club and NYSSA!
United We Trail. Divided We Fail. Join a Club and NYSSA today!

Additionally, effective 2006 there will be a two tier registration fee. Snowmobile registration fees will increase to $100.00 unless you belong to a club in which case they will remain at $45.00 per sled.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Club members have been busy this year with several big projects. Several members along with the help of Ron Salm and his welding equipment and Jason Bartlett with his Excavator constructed a new bridge on the Bowie road portion of trail C4I near the Schuyler Town Park. This was a large undertaking that took several days worth of volunteer work and an abundance of materials. A new bridge has also been constructed on trail C4I between Newport and Poland. This is also a fairly good size bridge that was a big improvement. Thanks to the help of some very busy Beavers, we also needed to reconstruct the Bridge on trail C4I between Newport Rd and Farrell Rd. The trail through that area had to be slightly rerouted to go around an area that has been flooded by a family of Beavers. Many thanks go out to Charlie Moody for his help with supplies and the use of his Bulldozer. Trail signing and brushing has also begun.

Work that still needs to be accomplished includes the installation of a culvert pipe on trail C4I, more brushing and signing and some mechanical work still needs to be done to our Bombardier groomer. Any member that can help with any of these projects over the next several weekends is encouraged to call one of the officers to let us know.

ANNUAL CLUB RAFFLE AND TICKET HOLDER PARTY

On September 24^th the West Canada Trailriders once again held the annual raffle and ticket holder party at the Middleville Fire Hall. The band Knight Ryders provided the entertainment. A fantastic meal was prepared by Julie and Amy. The club would like to extend it’s appreciation for all those that helped out that day to make the party a huge success. Brian, Kris, Ron, Mike, Dean, Winger, Sue, Bill, Murph, Mandy, Ashley, and James just to name a few, and of coarse let’s not forget our bartenders that kept everything in order – Kris, Lisa and Steph.

A Chinese auction was also held with the help of Shelly. The Ace of Diamonds Mine, The West Canada Sport Shop, Moody’s Polaris, Walmart, Sue McKerrow, Sloans, Summit Hill Liquors, Werthman’s Market, Carmella’s, Kuyahoora, Autenriths Furniture, and Summit Hill Auto were among the many friends and businesses that made donations to the chinese auction.

Congratulations to Connie Smith and the rest of the raffle winners – see you next year!

PARADE TIME

The club once again participated in the Newport Field Days Parade this Year. A Float was prepared by Dean, Brian, Julie, Mandy, and Ron that showed off some of the clubs equipment. Julie, Amy, Kris, Mandy, Kaleigh, Erica, Rebecca, and Nelly rode the float and treated the children in the crowd with candy. They also treated the Judges with “snowballs”. We were proud to hear that the float won 2^nd place in the “Best Appearing Float” category!

EQUIPMENT

This year we should all be enjoying trail conditions that are better then ever thanks to the clubs recent purchase of a Piston Bully PB130. This acquisition should allow for the trails to be groomed more often due to the time savings we should see over our other equipment.

Another equipment decision made this year was to sell our 2000 Bearcat. Anyone interested in this sled should contact one of the officers for more information. Sales price is $2,900.

NEW TRAIL FUNDED

Effective this year we are receiving additional funding for trail miles on trail C7A. This trail connects from trail C4I near Brown Road over to Windfall Road where Bull Road, Mowers Road, and Carder Lane Road can be used to gain access to East Herkimer Trail C4A to Kast Bridge. Trail C7A is a work in progress that we hope to improve and expand upon so that road travel can be eliminated entirely.

MEETINGS

WEST CANADA TRAILRIDERS WEBSITE

http://westcanadatrailrider.tripod.com

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