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January 2021 • Vol. 52 • No. 5 MSA, PO Box 80, Augusta ME 04332

United we trail, divided we fail www.mesnow.com January is National Snowmobile Safety Month by Al Swett

J anuary is national snowmobile safety month. Here in Maine we want people to have fun and enjoy the beauty of our state without getting hurt doing it. The Maine Warden Service does an outstanding job patrolling and making snowmobiler’s, aware of the dangers of our sport. Along with War- den’s we have conducted snowmobile safety checks along the major trails with much suc- cess checking for up to date registrations, loud exhaust and any other defects that can lead to mishaps along the trail. A snowmobile safety course will help you learn how to ride safely and teach you to be responsible. The IF&W has courses available throughout the state taught by staff and volun-

boots, insulated gloves and an approved ANSI helmet. If you chose to have an open face hel- met wear goggles or a face shield. Let’s inspect your snowmobile: oil, head- lights, taillight / brake light, track, suspension, brake, throttle, do you have a spare drive belt? How’s your ski’s and carbides? Is the engine running smoothly? See any loose nuts or bolts? Checking these items over will make for a great riding day, don’t take chances. You’ll have a better trip doing this little routine. When riding bring a friend to ride with you. Two sleds or a group of sleds makes for a memorable trip. And tell a family member or friend where you’re going. Just in case, you don’t make it home. Cell phones may not work when you are in a remote area. A first aid kit is good to bring along too. In addition, an emergency repair kit, including duct tape, wire ties, fire starter, towrope, saw, flashlight, leather man, space blanket, small tools, food and water. Check the weather, Maine weather changes quickly. It may be nice in the morning when you head out and by afternoon, it’s snowing sideways! The recent economic impact study says that Snowmobiling in Maine provided $606 million into the state’s economy it was the first study in 22 years. Maine resident snowmobile regis- tration was around 62 thousand and non-resi-

dents was nearly 20 thousand. With that said, we had 12 fatalities in a shortened season. The average is seven. We need to get this number down. From 2010 to 2019 snowmobile, personal injury mishaps averaged 107 per year with property damage being around 30 per year. Our worst fatality year was in 2002/2003 with a record of 16. Last year the Warden Service inspected over 33,000 sleds at safety checks and road crossings. They do a great job at keeping folks safe and along with the IF&W and MSA safety courses; our goal is to educate folks. Remember stay safe do not drive above your abilities. Don’t drink alcohol while riding your sled, many accidents happen on frozen lakes and rivers. The safest rule is to stay off them. Many people feel that a lake which is flat and wide open does not have any obstacles in your path, This is false. Pressure ridges come up and are deadly. Drowning is the leading cause of snowmobile deaths. If you must go on a fro- zen area be sure of the thickness of the ice.

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teers. You can sign up for these courses online and pick a location close to you to area. Taking a course will help you better understand riding techniques and hazards. Such as, Animals, downed trees, wash outs, broken bridges, parked sleds on the trail. Sometimes we get too relaxed while riding and don’t except the unexpected. That’s when accidents happen and we need you to be safe out there! Wear the right clothing. Dressing in layers will help keep you warm and dry, stay away from cotton, which freezes when wet. The new fabrics are designed to wick moisture away from the body. A good insulated/water- proof snowmobile suit consisting of a pair of bibs and a coat will make your trip much more enjoyable. Make sure you have a good pair of

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to a road for EMT’s to take over. Enjoy the outdoors, obey the rules, be careful of road and railroad cross- ings, keep your machine in tip top shape, wear the proper clothing, let family and friends know where you’re going, respect the landowners - don’t leave trash. Over 90% of our trails are on private property. Thank a landowner! Thank a supporting busi- ness! And I thank you for being a Safe Snowmobiler!

Check with the locals. The MSA works closely with Brook- field Hydro Power. They control most of the hydro dams in the state. We had a safety meeting with those folks in Greenville and will be attending another in the near future. Another partner is Life Flight. This team has goes above and beyond saving lives. Their choppers are fly- ing hospitals they land in specially designed Landing Zones provided by the snowmobile clubs throughout the state.

The Virtual Snocross Event is in full swing. The year of 2020 hit many businesses and nonprofits hard; the MSA and Local Clubs lost many of our fundraising efforts with the cancellation of live events. The Virtual Snocross Fundraising Event will help with lost revenues to cover the cost of club operations, trail grooming, repairs and safety. All proceeds will be split by MSA affil- iated club keeping 75% and the Maine Snowmobile Association 25%.  If your club hasn’t entered the race it’s not too late to get going! Visit mesnow.com to register.  If you club is racing be sure to share the link to your race page far and wide via social media, text messages and email. Remember to post and repost to keep your page current in everyone’s news feeds. This can be done by copying the link of your race page and pasting it to any of your communication formats.  Ask your favorite local businesses to make a donation. Than support business who support your club by giving them, shout outs on your social media. As of January 10, 2021, racers have collectively already raised over $5,800 for the sport! Donate today to get 2021 back on track!

Most of the snowmobile clubs now have rescue boggins that are essen- tial in getting injured riders out of harm’s way to a landing zone or close

Bridgton Easy Riders – Thinking Out of the Box. Bill Preis, Club Correspondent

This Snowmobile Bridge was constructed entirely with Hemlock wood, which is naturally resistant to rot. No chemicals that might leach into the lake from pressure treated wood. It was made in three sections that are con- nected with pipe hinges. This allows the bridge to conform to the flow of the land. It also makes it possible to trans- port to the site in the bed of a pick-up truck.

There is an “up ramp” built into each end of the bridge to allow safe access for snowmobiles. It took Steve Brill (Trail- master) and Blaine Chapman (President) 5 hours to con- struct the bridge once the plan and materials were on hand. Hats off to these gentlemen and the Bridgton Easy Riders for solving a problem with out of the box thinking.

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The Art of Trail Communication - Mike Grass Jr.

Trail communication is a touchy sub- ject to some people, but with January being safety month, I thought this might help shed some light on the subject. When we are out riding the snowmobile trails of Maine, we all want to be safe, and knowing how many sleds are in a group we are meeting is a tool to help make us safer. There are basically two methods of telling the size of a group of riders currently being used. They are “Ride Lights” and hand signals. Hand signals have probably been around the longest. A rider simply holds up the number of fingers that correspond to the number of riders in his/her group that are behind him/her. If a rider is wearing mittens, a thumb pointing backwards will still indicate riders behind them. The last rider in the group holds up a closed fist to indicate they are the last sled in the group. The downside of this system is that riders must let go of the handlebars to indi- cate to other riders on the trail. In my opinion, riders should always be in control of their sled and be capable of

indicating. However, if you are in a cor- ner or on a bumpy trail, letting go of the handlebars to indicate to other riders might not be the best thing to do. Enter Ride Lite, or CSS (Communica- tion Safety System). The Ride Lite is a light that mounts to your sled, display- ing an amber or green light. If you are first of the group or middle of the group, your light is amber. If you are last in your group, your light will be green to indicate this to other riders. Some may say, this doesn’t work if another group comes up behind you, but in actuality, it still works. Some also say that once you see the green light you can ham- mer down. Not true. No matter what system a group is using, after passing them, we should all expect to meet another sled or group, or maybe even a groomer, so caution should always be used and riders should keep to the right at all times. Just like driving on a road, this should be common practice. We never know who or what is around the corner or just out of sight.

As you may or may not know, Maine snowmobile trails are open to the public to hikers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, fat bikes and dog sleds. Imagine you are cross-country skiing or fat biking. There is a wind noise when you are at speed and hearing a snowmobile approaching from behind, might not happen, especially with today’s quiet 4-stroke snowmobiles. If they can’t hear you, they may be in the middle of the trail with no idea you are even around.

warning other riders of an obstacle in the trail or meeting sleds gives other riders a “heads up” to prepare. If a rider in back has a problem, it also makes it easier to tell the

leader to pull over the group. All of this information is my opinion.

You may have different ideas, systems and theories you use while sledding and that is your prerogative. This is meant to help keep people safer out on the trails. Common sense, prudent speed, keeping right, staying on the marked trails and respecting other riders should be the common practice of all snowmobilers. The goal of every rider should be to return home safely after enjoying a great day on the snow- mobile trails of Maine. Safety is no Accident!

Another communication device that makes riding safer is helmet to hel- met communications. There are many companies making systems that make talking to other riders in your group easy and affordable. The leader of the group

The calendar features pho- tographs from across the state, contributed by MSA members whose work cap- tures the beauty and and excitement of snowmobil- ing in MaineMaine. It includes information about the MSA, the list of MSA-affiliated snowmobile clubs, and marks major holidays throughout the year. The price of the calendar is $10, plus postage. Calen- dars are shipped USPS/Pri- ority Mail - please include your US Postal Service mailing address. Calendars are also available at the MSA Office, 7 Noyes Street Place, Augusta. The calendar is produced by the MSA; proceeds ben- efit the Maine Snowmobile Association. Thank you for supporting the association through your calendar purchase.

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From the President

not in a corner or intersection and park single file. If you encounter a groomer, please give them room, as they cannot get out of the trail as easily as a sled. If you come up behind one, wait until the operator signals, it is safe to pass. They know their trails and will give you the opportunity as soon as they can. Try not to ride the fresh groomed trail as it needs time to set up and a sled can destroy it easily until it is. I know this is hard, but once you spend some hours in a groomer, you’ll understand this point. Finally, give the groomer a “thumbs up”. They work hard for us through long cold nights and that “thumbs up” is the reward they are striving for. The MSA office is “hopping” with calls and emails. Melissa is settling in and making sure the office is humming along. She’s doing well learning names and faces as well as building her filter through the cracks. Is your club one of them? Read On! MSA Membership has noticed that a handful of clubs have fallen off the books with some active membership. We get it. We are members, too! Not everyone can be on a high wave at once. There is no mold that is “one size fits all for clubs”. In fact, some of the small clubs continue to demonstrate how relentless club members can be. But, PLEASE don’t forget how we got here. No one can even begin to not fathom that this year is going to be hard on a clubs. Traditions of meetings and fundraisers are totally changed from everything we have been taught and need to quickly adjust as much as rid- ing styles do from powder to wet slush, or glare ice. These are facts we will learn from. But supporting your club and circumventing the MSA to show a bit of extra support should not be the option though. Affiliate membership is directly set up for that. Our bylaws do state that all clubs must be 100 per- cent affiliated with the MSA. Of course we recognize the fact we will struggle to enforce this, but it has worked for so long that we should not pull the wheels off it now for some personal financial gain. When time is available, we are going to try and reach out to our list and see what can be done to convince clubs to pull the chain the same direction as the rest of MSA. MSA’s primary goal is to make all clubs win! Below I will share a few facts on why this is so important. In the meantime, please get out, volunteer for a club, and get out and enjoy this season. PLEASE and I can’t stress this enough, consider safety the utmost of importance this season. 1. This season, MSA has a bill in to increase registration fees to continue supporting clubs for the reimburse- ments of trail building. Shouldn’t all clubs that get grants show support

“knowledge” of the Maine Snowmobile Association. If you call, she will either answer your question, provide you with materials or pass you on to an E-board member that can answer your question. Remember, MSA is an association, made up of snowmobiling volunteers, just like you. MSA is working for you and snowmobiling in Maine. We are a strong organization when we all work together for the good of snowmobiling. MSA has some “Showcase Rides” planned for January, February and March. Join us for some great riding, scenery and Maine hospitality. I’ll wrap this up for now. I hope to see everyone out riding and be safe out there. Make sure someone knows your itinerary if something goes wrong. Having an idea where to look can make all the difference in an emergency. Until next month, Think Snow, Mike for the lobbying effort as this is a direct improvement with not much invested? 2. MSA volunteers (and all riders) appreciate journeying from all locals in the state. Shouldn’t they know when they cross your town line that the people in your town have their backs? 3. Insurance companies strongly appre- ciate group effort and grass roots groups if your members. Not only can this offer discounts, it demon- strates the leveraging power for other companies to keep rates in check. 4. Club membership forms should include MSA Dues in the basic club dues rate and not have an “add line” to show support for the MSA. An add line such as “additional club or trail donation” accomplishes the same thing without the “cheap” cost option. Become an associate mem- ber of the club even though you have already joined another as a primary club. 5. If everyone joins, discussions of “mandatory membership” can be subdued and volunteer time concen- trated on furthering something more significant. Isn’t everyone being a member the same thing? 6. If your club has had a confrontation with MSA in the past, reach out to us and set up a conversation. A rumored or UN truthful situation benefits no one on either side if not cleared. 7. MSA rates for members are incred- ibly reasonable and haven’t been increased since 2009. NOBODY wants to see MSA be successful more than the current lead- ership. If your club is in need of a sup- port call, throw some love their way and let’s see where we go all on the same trail! John Monk, Steering Committee Chairman

enjoy what Maine has to offer. Hopefully, mother nature cooperates with us and brings us lots of snow. We were all sad to see our Christmas day rainstorm take away all our snow, but most of the state now has some on the ground with more in the forecast. Do your snow dances or whatever superstitious thing you do to make the snow happen. Clubs are finishing up any last minute projects and are waiting impatiently to start their nightly grooming routines. Many clubs still do brushing once the season starts and a day on the trails with a pair of loppers can make a huge difference. Remember that last raspberry bush that wacked your helmet? Me too, that’s why volunteering to help a day or two pushing the brush back can make you feel like you helped make sure the trails are ready for riders. This winter could bring challenges we state of Maine. Let’s get out there and ride the best trails and welcome our new friends from other parts of the Northeast. I know there be lots of traffic so ride right and ride smart! The area Vp’s are in a class by themselves, a dedicated group of folks that quietly run their area’s systems. Never complaining their work ethic is all about snowmobiling and getting things done. Jack Lord is the Central Region VP it’s a large area from Central Maine to the Canadian border. This area has some incredible destination points, the scenery and businesses make your trip here special. Jack’s a great friend and will help you with anything. Matt Stedman has the Northern Region; he has a mini state for his trail system. That area is in a world of its own and it is spectacular! Dave Watson is the Coastal Region VP his region goes from the south to near Downeast Maine, this area has some well-kept secret riding area’s that will be an adventure of conversation for many years. Eileen Lafland and Company (her Husband Larry) take care of another large area the Eastern region is huge. Many great riding spots in the heart of Maine stretching from north of Bangor to south of the County this area has some outstanding trails and the scenic beauty. Jim Boyce has the Western region and he is out before sun up and after sun down. His area goes to the Canadian border and has some of the largest clubs in the state. Talk about scenic, great businesses above and beyond landowners this area has beauty and great trails and the signage is awesome! Thanks to all of the VP’s you do a great job and we appreciate all you do! Please ride safe, AL

haven’t ever dealt with. Snowmobiling this season will be different and we all have to do our best to be patient and creative, not to mention wearing our masks, social distancing and treating our service workers (waiters, waitresses, store clerks and motel desk clerks) with more respect than normal. They are “front line” workers who are coming in contact with a high number of people every day. They are trying to be safe and protect their families from our unwanted friend, Covid 19. Go the extra mile to extend support to these people and make their day better instead of worse. Let’s show them the great people that snowmobilers are. Soon, we will all be out there enjoying the trails. Please be courteous and safe. Treat other riders with respect. Keep right, stay on the trail. When parking, please pull to the right in a safe place,

W elcome to 2021 Maine snowmobilers! I hope the holidays treated you well. Now it’s time to ride and Mike Grass, Jr., 207-368-2316 249 Condon Rd, Plymouth ME 04969 mgrassjr@gmail.com

Steering Committee

From the Executive VP

John Monk Chairman of Steering Committee ARE YOU AND YOUR CLUB SUPPORTING THE MSA? H appy New Year! Let the Riding Commence… But be safe! Recently with the whole re-work at the MSA office, many things that need attention in our world have bub- bled to the surface. (We have received some incredible positive feedback ref- erenced the paper and we can’t thank you enough). Some are small issues that need a polishing touch but others are a somewhat more significant. One item I would like to address is our membership. In general, the MSA is fortunate to have clubs and members that are some of the most dedicated, supporting, loyal and helpful on the planet. Most recognize the benefit for having a properly educated, strong pro- moting, long standing leadership crew that is not afraid of displaying the cor- rect path. Our forefathers have set the bar high for over a half of decade. The leaders currently present are cut from the same cloth that local clubs are and in fact they are still-dual purposing these skills with their own clubs. We do this because we thrive on witnessing the “successful volunteer” create some- thing great for the state and community become even more of a success. Sadly, a few clubs out there have seemed to

W inter started out pretty decent in December, then came an early January thaw! But it’s Maine and we’ll be ok! I’d like to send out a big thank you to all of you that make Snowmobile Maine successful, while being at the office all fall I’ve been listening to snowmobiler’s from all over the Northeast that want to come to ride our trails. Why? Because you people know how to make a snowmobile trail! Either a 15-member club or a 1015-member club you get it done, wide trails, narrow trails, you make great bridges, the signing is getting better and you have a working relationship with some awesome landowners! And, let me not forget the business’s these folks are second to none! When we need a donation for a raffle or a club auction, they go above and beyond making our events successful. Working together, we form a large circle - I call it full circle. It completes its course with all of us and that’s why we’re successful. You clubs are the best and I’m very thankful to be involved with such a great group dedicated and passionate people. Let’s not forget the $606 million our sport brings into the great Alan Swett, 207-872-7282 234 County Rd, Waterville ME 04901 snowtraveler@roadrunner.com

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“Every snowmobiler out there has a skill that can be used, if you think you do not, just ask your local club. If you have a passion to ride, you should put some of that energy into volunteering at the club level, they NEED YOUR HELP.” ~ Matt Stedman, Northern Region VP

has been a roller coaster, warm, frigid, windy, snow, rain…everything except thunder & lightning! Clubs have been out hard at work, with most impacted by the rain & heavy wet snow bringing down loads of trees & branches into the trail, completely blocking the trails (after they cleared them once). This put a huge burden on the few volunteers who do the work across our State. Luckily, folks stepped up, and trails were opened again. Having enough volunteers or funding to do the job continues to be a struggle for most clubs. It has been nice to see some clubs with new membership stepping up and helping in any way they can. Every snowmobiler out there has a skill that can be used, if you think you do not, just ask your local club. If you have a passion to ride, you should put some of that energy into volunteering at the club level, they NEED YOUR HELP. Northern Region VP Other than that at the time of this writing, we are patiently waiting for Mother Nature to dump some snow so that we can start riding and groom- ing. When we do get on the snow please be safe and make sure that if you do venture out on the ice that it is plenty safe, where we did get a late start to the cold weather it will take stop and get a break; with the lack of manpower and all the curve balls that mother nature sends our way it is extremely hard to stay ahead of it all. The Trails Committee have been meeting via phone conferencing since August to get the thought pro- cess going. The first order of business was the ITS Map which came to print without too many changes and is in the hands of most of the clubs though out the State, if you are in need of any maps please call the MSA office and we will see that you get them. Most of the clubs have been con- tacted and have gotten they’re ITS and club sign orders as well as they’re membership packets, if anyone has any questions on any of that you can either contact myself or any member of the Trails Committee and we can assist, or again you can call the office 207-622-6983.

time to build good ice, if you’re not sure please check with the Warden Service first. One topic I would like to refresh with everyone is “Signage”, all of the clubs have done a tremendous job improving signage over the past year and a half and I would like to keep the emphasis on that in partic- ular. Everything that we have seen on the Trails Committee being that we are the boots on the ground or in this case “ The Tracks on the Trails” side of things that by and large clubs have vastly improved they’re sig- nage. This keeps the riders informed, safe and wanting to come back to a certain riding area because they feel comfortable, knowing where they are at all times and it is a welcomed feel- ing for sure. If you are in need of ITS or Club signs please call the numbers alongside of this column and we will be sure that you have whatever signs you may need. With that being said please enjoy yourselves out there on the trails, play safe and look out for your fellow Snowmobilers, and above all play within the boundaries and respect the landowners on who’s land you are riding. Respectively, Mark. Clubs have also been working on re-routes. This takes a lot of time and efforts from club member and landowners, when a trail is closed or changed, please respect the landowners’ right and travel where the club marks it. While we may have “gone that way forever” if it were not for the landowner, we would not have much fun riding at all. As a club, if you have not signed up for the MSAVirtual Sno-Cross online fundraising event please do so. This is a neat way to raise money for both your club & the MSA. It takes only minutes to sign your club up and there is no downside. It’s a great way to compete with other clubs across the State to see who will win. If you have a question, problem, concern, or idea on snowmobiling in “The County”, get in touch with me. You can contact me at the phone # or email below. Matt Stedman

Trails Committee Chair Report

Treasurer’s Report

Lori Hemmerdinger (207) 890-5455 544 Plains Road Poland, ME 04274 Treasurer@mesnow.com Respectfully Submitted, Lori Hemmerdinger, Treasurer

Mark Chinnock,Trails Committee Chair 207-754-9874 435 Poland Corner Rd, Poland ME 04274 napadude66@hotmail.com H ello Folks, So here we are 2021, hope all is well with everyone and people are getting a chance to get some seat time on the snow. All is going well on the Trails side of the MSA. I saw a lot of clubs get- ting a very early start this fall as well as some clubs never really stopping. With well in excess of 100-mile sys- tems there are some that just never

Monthly Income Monthly Expense

$ 52,840.17 $ 22,234.48 $ 30,605.69 $105,402.12

Net Revenue

Checking (12/31/20)

Dedicated Account (12/31/20) $ 37,181.99 Special Events Account (12/31/20) $ 3,177.88 Credit Line (12/31/20) $ - Building Fund (12/31/20) $ 53,670.86 Brian Wass Safety Fund (12/31/20) $ 1,284.82

Coastal Region VP

2021!!!! Coastal region was pounded with a great snowstorm; Clubs were opening trails packing the snow it was looking like a great start. But... 2020 wasn’t quite finished. A rainstorm took all our White Gold away sigh... So we’re starting again. Cold temps and snow are an active pattern on the forecast. We need to keep the faith, do the dance. Once again, I want to thank all the volunteers through all this crazy weather, pandemic, you never stopped working on your trails and remaining positive. Virtual Snocross Race!!! Are you ready? Have you signed up your racer? This is a great way to raise money for your club!! Check it out on our webpage. As I write this the full moon is surrounded by a cloud.... It’s a SNOW cloud!!! Keep dancing! Stay safe... And enjoy the ride...

Matt Stedman 207-557-1921 (call or text)

David Watson, 207-205-1558 412 Roberts Ridge Rd

PO Box 621, Ashland ME 04732 Stedman.matt@jdirving.com H appy New Years’ fellow snowmobilers, As I write this article, the weather

East Waterboro ME 04030 dwatson6841@gmail.com W ell 2020 is finally behind us!!! Happy New Year bring on

-Dave

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Central Region VP

Eastern Region VP get better and give us all a chance to be with the ones we love in person. In the meantime, bring on the cold, cold and snow, snow, snow so we can all be out riding in the great state of Maine. By now there should be riding somewhere in the state if not everywhere, so please be careful and stay safe on and off the trails. The MSA 2020 Super Raffle was held on the 17th of December. We had to change the venue twice, but thanks to Reggie’s Ski-Doo in Leeds we did a live draw from his showroom with the winning sled in the background. Thanks so much to them for allowing the travel- ing MSA crew to take over his area and for all his help before, during and after the drawing. WE greatly appreciate the support of this one and all our business members. My hats off to the Eastern Region clubs that stepped up to the plate and sold as many tickets as you did. From Marion Pinkham and Glenburn Lakeside Riders sitting at the store in town every Fri- day night, to all the clubs that sent their members tickets with the membership, and all the members who took tickets to work and convinced co-workers to buy, the Super Raffle was a success. There were five eastern region clubs in the top ten selling clubs this year: Quad County, Glenburn Lakeside Riders, Piscataquis Valley, Eastern Maine Snowmobilers and Mossehead Riders. Five other clubs

H appy New Year to everyone hopefully a lot better one.! Clubs are getting ready here in western Maine. Hopefully we’re done with the rain and bring on the snow. As I write this Rangely has canceled Snodeo like most clubs our in person events are canceled. Due to restrictions from COVID. Some clubs have raffles going on trying to make up for lost fund raisers - help support them and also our businesses that support our clubs. Hopefully a couple more good snow storms and we’ll be riding. Support your local club by joining also by helping out on the trails. If you pick up one branch when you go out riding that’s one less the club has to worry about. Let’s all do our part and get this season started. We all could use it! Until next month stay safe and enjoy the ride. Jim all over their access roads. Not only did they damage the pole but left parts of their pickup all over the place, but even then did not do the right thing and let the land owner know of the damage. I guess it’s true, You just can’t fix Stupid. There are now cameras installed and the next thing is gates. These landowners allow us access to their land for our trails and in some cases help us in maintaining and allowing new trails for us to enjoy. This access is also for the benefit of the hunter, ATV’s, and sightseeing. It would be a shame to see ALL ACCESS denied because of someone who just does not care. One of the local ATV clubs and some of the members of one of the snowmobile clubs got together and built some nice kiosks to put up signs so they would not have to nail or screw them into the trees. A very nice and thoughtful thing to do. Someone tore one down to use for firewood. If you see, something like this please let someone know. Tell a warden or a member of one of the clubs. OK, now you know what upsets me. I’ll get off my soapbox. Pleasebesafeoutthereandremember as a group organized snowmobiling has a good reputation, let’s try to keep it. Thank the landowners when you see them and show their land the respect it deserves. Keep smiling and I’ll see you on the trails. Remember I’m here if you need me. Jack Lord

sold over $300 each in tickets: Jo-Mary Riders, Sebasticook Valley, Pine Tree, Paul Bunyon, and Downeast Trail Rid- ers. There were many more eastern region clubs that sold at least 100 or more tickets. I am so proud of ALL 74 of my clubs- I’ve said it before and I am saying it again- you are the best!! I believe by the time you read this the next big MSA fundraising event will be almost if not totally completed. A virtual ride across the state to raise money for clubs and the MSA has been happen- ing, and many clubs took advantage of another way to raise funds in this difficult year. When the weather outside doesn’t cooperate, riding across the state virtu- ally is almost as good and it helped clubs put money in their accounts. It has been a first of it kind event and who knows, maybe we can do it again! With February fast approaching, I am once again hoping to have a Showcase Ride in the eastern region. Tentatively it is set for Feb 20th in the Millinocket area, but as with everything else in our lives, that is subject to change depending on what is happening in the state with the virus and weather. Stay tuned for more info or reach out to me. That’s all for this month everyone. Keep safety in mind at home, work and especially on the trails. Eileen

Jack Lord (207) 672-3915 jacklord5256@gmail.com

I would like to start by saying Happy New Year to anyone I didn’t see over the holidays. With the new rules in place for dealing with Covid I would like to remind everyone, snowmobiling was established for two reasons, social distancing and fun. Now in a more serious note, I was asked to visit with some large landowners and businesses such as Lumber Industries, Wind Farms and Solar Farms. They are telling me there is a lot of vandalism and property damage going on such as spray-painting, trashing the property and structural damage. In one case someone was driving a pickup truck and hit an electric pole while tearing up the road and leaving ruts and holes

Eileen Lafland, 207-843-7813 PO Box 733, Holden ME 04429 llafland@midmaine.com W elcome to 2021 Everyone! I hope you all found a safe, healthy way to celebrate the holidays with your fam- ilies. It sure isn’t the way we wanted to spend it with our family, but at least we are all safe and healthy. 2021 has got to

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April 4, 2021 North Franklin SC Club Meeting Start- ing with Potluck Supper at 5pm at the American Legion on Depot St. in Phillips. April 18, 2021 Interstate Sno-Goers Club Meeting at 7:00pm at the Fryeburg Fire Station on 520 Main St. in Fryeburg. Central Region ☛ Recurring Abnaki Sno-Riders S.C. Club Meet- ings on the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:30pm at the Clubhouse in Clinton. Watch Facebook for more info. Readfield Blizzard Busters ClubMeet- ings at 7:00pm on the First Wednesday of each Month at the lower level of the Weathervane Restaurant on 1030 Main St. in Readfield. Town and Country SC Club Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at 35 Club House Road in Clinton. Potluck Supper at 6:00 pm before meeting. Lexington Highlanders S.C. Breakfast at the Highlanders Clubhouse on Feb- ruary 20th & March 20th from 8-11am. Pejepscot Sno-Chiefs S.C. Club Meet- ings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please find us on Facebook for all times, suppers and events. Pittston Prowler Club Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Town Fire Station. Skowhegan Sno-Hawks Club Meet- ings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30pm at the the Sno- Hawks Clubhouse on Rt. 2 in Skow- hegan. (Find us on Facebook.)

Abnaki Sno-Riders S.C. Club Meet- ings on the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:30pm at the Sno-Riders Club- house in Madison. (Please find us on Facebook.) Cobbosseecontee S.C. Club Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at the clubhouse on Spears Corner Rd. in West Gardiner at 7:00pm. Anson-North Anson S.C. Club Meet- ings on the Second Wednesday of the Month at 7:00pm. Contact Club for location info. Coastal Region ☛ Recurring Saco Pathfinders S.C. Club Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of the month at the Pathfinders Clubhouse with Potluck Supper on 1st meeting of the month. (6pm supper when applica- ble, meeting is always 7pm.) Alna S.C. Club Meetings/Potluck Supper will be held on The first Thursday of each month at the Alna Firehouse in Alna. Lebanon Mail Trail Riders SC Club Meetings on The First & Third Thursday of the month at 74 Upper Middle Road, Upstairs from the garage in Lebanon. February 27, 2021 Smithfield Moonshiners Vintage Snowmobile Shaw and Swap at 9:00am at Tri-Pond Variety in Smith- filed. Registrations begin at 9:00am and the Show begins at 10:00am.

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Grand Lake Stream SC, Club Meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month. Con- tact club for more info. February 12, 2021 Northern Timber Cruisers Winterfest. CANCELLED Katahdin AreaWinterfest, scheduled to start on February 12th, 2021, at the Northern Timber Cruis- ers Snowmobile Club and Museum in Millinocket has been cancelled due to Covid 19 concerns. We thank all our supporters, help, and those that have been part of it in the past and are look- ing forward to resuming Winterfest in February of 2022. February 21, 2021 Eastern Maine Snowmobilers Board of Directors Meeting at 5:00pm. Club dinner begins at 6:00pm and Club Meeting will be at 7:00pm at the Club House on 263 Levenseller Road in Holden. February 27, 2021 Orrington Trail Riders Annual Snowmobile Ride In & Show at 11:00am-3pm, modified with Covid 19 restrictions in place. Window food service, prizes, etc. Call 207-852-8000 for more info. March 21, 2021 Eastern Maine Snowmobilers Board of Directors Meeting at 5:00pm. Club dinner begins at 6:00pm and Club Meeting will be at 7:00pm at the Club House on 263 Levenseller Road in Holden. April 18, 2021 Eastern Maine Snowmobilers Board of Directors Meeting at 5:00pm. Club dinner begins at 6:00 pm and Annual- Meeting and election will be at 7:00 pm at the Club House on 263 Lev- enseller Road in Holden. Western Region ☛ Recurring Windy Valley S.C. Club meetings 1st Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at the Newry Town Hall on Rt. 26 in Newry.

(Find us on Facebook or more club info.) Rock-O-Dundee Riders Club Meet- ing Second Monday of the Month at 7:00pm at the Rec Hall on King St. in Oxford. Andy Valley Sno Gypsies Club Meet- ing First and Third Wednesday of the month at the Club House on Small Road in Auburn. January 23, 2021 Norway Trackers Progressive Sup- per Ride. Watch Facebook for more details. February 13, 2021 Poodunck SC & Mexico Trail Blazers Blessing of the Sleds 2021 at 10:00am at the Groomer Building on Pine Street in Mexico near MVMS. Event will be outside with hot dogs, ham- burgers & hand cut fries along with some raffles & T-shirts!! Socially dis- tanced tables will be set up inside the groomer building for those that would like to warm up. (FMI Call Jon @ 207- 357-2223 or Nicky @ 207-418-1413.) February 20, 2021 The Harrison Friendly Riders Poker Rally in Harrison. (More info to follow - watch club Facebook page.) February 20, 2021 Norway Trackers Ride-In and Open House. (Watch club Facebook page.) February 21, 2021 The Harrison Friendly Riders Radar Runs on Crystal Lake in Harrison. (More info to follow - watch club Facebook page.) March 7, 2021 North Franklin SC Club Meeting Start- ing with Potluck Supper at 5:00pm at the American Legion on Depot St. in Phillips. March 11, 2021 Interstate Sno-Goers club meeting at 7:00pm at the Fryeburg Fire Station on 520 Main St, in Fryeburg.

☛ Recurring Washburn Trail Runners S.C. on 2nd Wednesday of each month @ at the Washburn Clubhouse. Potluck supper 6:00 pm & club meeting 7:00pm. Portage Lakers S.C. club meeting on 1st Friday of each month @ 6:30pm October thru April. Follow us on FB for meeting locations. Molunkus Valley Sno-drifters on 1st Saturday of each month @ at the Mol- unkus Clubhouse in Sherman. Supper 5pm & club meeting 6pm. Follow us on FB for upcoming schedule of events, dates and times. February 6, 2021 Aroostook River SC - Aroostook County Sled Run at 12:00pm in Presque Isle. (More Info on Facebook.) February 27, 2021 St. Francis Sno-Angels hosts the Annual Race Your Neighbor at 12:00pm. Watch website for more details. March 9, 2021 Pleasant Ridge Riders SC Monthly Meeting at 7:00pm, at 17 Pleasant Ridge Rd in Caswell. April 13, 2021 Pleasant Ridge Riders SC Monthly Meeting, 7:00pm, 17 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Caswell Eastern Region ☛ Recurring Northern Timber Cruisers, Club Meet- ing, First Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at the Club House on Millinocket Road in Millinocket. Sebasticook Valley S.C., Club Meeting, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the The Big A Clubhouse in Newport. Blue Ridge Riders, Monthly Meeting - Potluck at 6:00 PM followed by meet- ing at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the him of Brad Scott on Apple Tree Lande in Rockwood.

CLUB MEMBERS Once grooming begins SUBMIT YOUR TRAIL REPORTS TO: MSA@MESNOW.COM Please include your name and club affiliation

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Peavey Manufacturing Co, (207) 991-1092 Town of Clifton, (207) 843-0709 Tread’s Garage, (207) 843-6126 CLINTON A-Z Technical, Inc, (207) 877-3258 CORINNA Pet Motel, (207) 278-2800 CORINTH Thibodeau Seal Coating, (207) 991-1275 Twisted Wrench, (207) 974-6498 Whitney’s Family Supermarket, (207) 285-7500 CORNISH Bad Frog Budz, (207) 793-0002 Boston Promotions, (978) 502-8986 Clear Advantage LLC, (207) 232-2891 Hometown Builders, (207) 793-4730 Shawn Lajoie Construction, (207) 790-7917 The Local Gear, (207) 625-9400 The Local Gear, (207) 625-9400 CROSS LAKE 180 Seal Coating, (207) 691-9300 CUMBERLAND Nash Earthworks LLC, (207) 415-1900 New England Speciality Stone, (207) 489-9266 DAMARISCOTTA Cheney Insurance, (207) 563-3435 Hancock Lumber, (207) 563-3181 LR French Inc Newcastle Realty, (207) 563-1003 Paul Garber Residential Building Contractor, Dave’s Hardware, (207) 448-7215 Gillis Fuel LLC, (207) 448-2218 Knights Yankee Grocer, (207) 448-2461 DANVERS, MA The Trailer Shop, (978) 750-6799 DAYTON Andy’s Agway, (207) 282-2998 DEDHAM Mark Holyoke Carpentry, (207) 951-4318 DENMARK Jimbob’s General Store, (207) 357-7400 Khiel Logging and Excavation, (207) 452-2157 Stacy’s Service Center, (207) 452-2266 DENNYSVILLE David Lee Construction, (207) 454-0097 DETROIT 420 Delivers LLC, (207) 420-1290 (207) 350-0083 DANFORTH Detroit Motors, (207) 257-2629 Huff Powersports, (207) 487-3338 JM Builders LLC, (207) 341-1797 Philbrick Enterprise, (207) 487-2400 S&G Construction, (207) 487-6674 Scott’s Car Care, (207) 368-2531 The Maine Store, (207) 257-2092 United Ag & Turf NE, (207) 453-7131 DEXTER Lane’s Collision Center, (207) 278-2435 Woody’s Performance, (207) 729-1177 DIXFIELD Blouin’s Automotive, (207) 562-4921 C Gray Trans, (207) 232-6377 Coulthard’s Pools & Spas, (207) 364-7665 Mountain Valley Sports, (207) 562-7164 Perreault Property Management LLC, (207) 491-0599 P’Zazz Twin Rivers, (207) 562-7176 DIXMONT Orcutt’s Variety, (207) 234-2401 AE Robinson Oil Co Inc, (207) 564-8131 Bears Den Restaurant Motel & Tavern, (207) 564-8733 D &J Mechanical, LLC, (207) 717-7737 Dover Redemption, (207) 564-0185 Newport Auto Parts, (207) 717-7679 Newport Auto Parts, (207) 717-7679 Rowell’s Garage, (207) 564-3434 Trailside Performance, (207) 873-2366 Ellis Variety, (207) 562-8284 Ellis Variety, (207) 562-8284 MK Enterprises, (207) 357-6693 Todd Hardey Construction, DOVER-FOXCROFT

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