June 2005 Newsletter

 Hi there all you fellow ATVer’s. It’s been awhile since I last wrote and there’s a good reason why. Over the past month or so, some of our members have been pretty busy making meetings, trials, adopt-a-highway cleanup and other functions. Some of us made it out to some of the DEC ATV Draft policy meetings. Many good things came out of these meetings and I would like to thank all those who came out to show their support. Some of our members were very impressive with the things they had to say to the DEC officials and now only time will tell if the DEC people listened and learned anything. We have as much rights to our tax funded State Lands as any other user. We are only looking to share these lands and we’re willing to work with all the other user groups in whatever way we possibly can.

Some of our members spent a damp day in Community Park clearing another section of trails. We had some pretty big beech trees down and needed the great help that we got. Thanks to those who came out and braved the elements to get about another mile of trails in our home base. We are still looking to get about another 1/2 mile cleared and then we will have a trail that borders all around the outside perimeter of the park.

The following day after our work detail in the park, some of our members again braved the elements to conduct our first chicken barbeque of the season. The many hands of help were greatly appreciated and a big special thank-you goes out to member Larry Rudd for once again cooking his delicious chicken. We couldn’t of done it without him.
Fourteen of our members got together one night to clean up the section of highway that we are responsible for. It only took about an hour and the sides of the roadway looked good. That evening turned out to be nice and we all had an enjoyable time walking and talking with each other, as we picked up the debris along Route 11. Afterwards we enjoyed a cookout at the home of Ralph and Patty Miller.

Our Brasher Falls weekend getaway on July 22^nd through the 24^th is now an official GO. Word has it the DEC has now opened the trails back up, as they had them closed due to the wet weather. Members should be calling the folks at the Riverside Campgrounds now to make their reservations. You can reach them at 389-4771.

Our membership renewal drive has now been under way and you should be getting your renewal into us as soon as possible. The deadline is soon approaching and if you haven’t gotten it back to us yet, you really need to or risk losing your membership in this fine organization. If you have any question, then please call our membership coordinator at 387-6396 after 5:00 pm or contact him via email at fabulous1@citlink.net.

We are finding it extremely hard to be able to accomplish all that needs to be done with only a hand full of members helping out. It seems that we are always getting the same folks and its time for some new blood to jump in and lend a helping hand. Some of us are looking to step down from our positions and are hoping that others will step in and take this club into the future. Think about it and I hope some will step up to the challenge.

Treasurer’s Report: 

Membership Coordinator’s Report:  76 Memberships with 166 Members

June Birthday Wishes:

 Be sure to wish these folks a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY the next time you see them.

FAB’s Fact’s: We currently have 23 memberships that have not renewed as of May 31, 2005. Those memberships are very important to the operation of this club. The following list of members still owes their dues. If for some reason this is not accurate please contact “The Fab One” at fabulous1@citlink.net or by phone (315) 387-6396 after 5:00 pm.

(Peter Dates, Fred Schimmel, Robert Waite, Shane Cornell, John Wood, Ray Bouchard, John Bush, Newton Warner, Jim Warner, Glenn VanHoesen, Ed McGrew, Gaius Fox, Eugene Perry Jr., Doug Gaylord, Mark Nobert, Gerald Arzie, Scott Parish, Joey Bush, John Ashby, Roger Manchester, Robert Rauch, Thor Gunderson, Dennis Clark)

Upcoming Events / Rides:

June 4^th, 2005: Lacona Firemen’s Field Days Parade. We will be gathering at the Lacona VFW at 6:00 PM SHARP. Spruce up your machine and get ready to show them off. Everyone must wear a helmet. Directions to the Lacona VFW are as follows:

  Directions for coming from the South: Take Route 81 North to Exit 37. Turn right onto Harwood Drive. Go about 500 feet and take the next left onto Academy Street. Go to the end and turn right onto Salisbury Street. Just before you cross the railroad tracks will be the Lacona VFW Hall on your left.

  Directions for coming from the North: Take Route 81 South to Exit 37. Turn left onto Salisbury Street. Go pass the High School and just before you cross the railroad tracks the Lacona VFW Hall will be on your left.

June 11^th, 2005: Orwell Old Home Days Parade. We will meet at the Town Barn on County Route 22 at 11:30 am.

  Directions for coming from the North: Take 81 South to Exit 37 (Sandy Creek). Turn left onto Salisbury Street. Go to stop sign. Turn right onto County Route 22 (also known as Ridge Road).  Go to stop sign. Stay straight on County Route 22 all the way to Orwell, about 8 miles. As soon as you come into Orwell Town Limits, the Town Barn is on the right. 

  Directions for coming from the South:  Take 81 North to Exit 36. Turn right onto State Route 13 and head out of Pulaski for about 2 miles and take first road on the left called Lehigh Road. Take the next right onto Centerville Road. Take the next quick left onto Peck Road. Go to stop sign. Turn right onto Richland Road.  Go to stop sign.  Turn left onto Main Street.  Take next quick right Richland/Orwell Road (County Route 2). Go about 5 miles and enter Orwell Town Limits. Turn left onto County Route 22 (Lacona/Orwell Road).  Orwell Town Barn will be on your left.

June 11^th, 2005: Club Meeting/Weenie Roast/Bon-fire. We will be having a gathering at the home of Ralph Miller, following the Orwell Parade, at 3:00PM. Club will be providing the weenies and fixings. We might even go for an evening run, so keep those machines loaded on your trailers after the Orwell Parade.

  Directions for coming from the North: Take Route 81 South to Exit 38. Turn right onto Route 11 North and go about 500 feet and take the next left. This will be Sand Road, which is a Dead End road. Go about 1/2 mile and on the left will be a Light and Dark Brown house which will be the home of Ralph Miller.

  Directions for coming from the South: Take Route 81 North to Exit 38. Turn right onto Route 11 South and go underneath the 81 Bridges and take the next immediate right. This will be Sand Road, which is a Dead End road. Go about 1/2 mile and on the left will be a Light and Dark Brown house which will be the home of Ralph Miller.

June 11^th & 12^th, 2005: Oswego County ATV Club’s 1^st Annual Trade & Craft Show. This will be taking place at the Townhouse Restaurant in Williamstown on State Route 13.

July 22^nd – 24^th, 2005:  Brasher Falls Weekend Getaway.

Everyone should call the folks at the Riverside Campgrounds for your reservations at this time, by calling (315) 389-4771.