Events & Activities

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The club served 156 dinners. Thanks to the many volunteers, those who graciously donated the many turkeys, plus the 156 people who supported the club by attending this annual event.

'Twas the month before Christmas and all through the club house
lots of creatures were stirring but none was a mouse.
The tables were filled with all kinds of wares
from paintings and baked goods to baskets and hats
to pillows and quillos and all sorts of mats,
to jewelry and ornaments, to quilts and to toys
there were all sorts of gifts for big girls and boys.

The shed, though not lovely, looked much like a store,
with all sorts of paintings, crochet goods and more.
And there was Santa all set to see every kid
who had long lists of wishes from Santa to bid.

The elves, they were busy with all sort of goods
donated by businesses and the whole neighborhood.
We had a good time and we thank everyone
for helping to make the fair again so well done!

Thank yous go to so many people this year for helping make our Christmas Craft Fair another huge success. Please forgive me if I've left anyone out. With so much going on the day of the fair, I don't always get the names of the people that donated gifts or baked goods. Helpers came out of the wood work this year and for that I am grateful.

Our local businesses and club members were extremely generous this year making our raffle prizes among the best ever. We are ever so grateful for their generosity and we hope that you will frequent their establishments. Their names will appear throughout this fair update.

We began setting up early with the help of Rita Griffin and Wayne Griffin, Shirley Bunnell, Dot Sweeney, Joyce and David Bourget, Millard and Anita Edwards, Trudy and John Huff, Gayle Shivik, Ida Johnson,and Gary Jobes. Many hands made the job go quickly. The day of the fair, baked goods poured in from the following whose names I know:

Rita Griffin, Nancy Emmons, Jill Young, Anita Edwards, Cindy Rioux, Dubie's Pittstop, Alice Lyons, Gary Jobes, Nate Furbish, Helga Ziegler

In addition to donations from local businesses and friends of the club, more raffle prizes came from our crafters:

Edna Leclair, Linda Chase, Donna Gould, Bette King, Cyn Fysh, Joyce Bourget, Cindy Rioux, Bobbie Lacoy, Shirley Bunnell, Dot Sweeney, Nancee Harrigan, Joan Allaire, Pauli Gilbert, Ruth Mailhot, Tricia and Nate Furbish, Judi Taggart, Linda Lomasney, Gladys Wise, and Rita Lee.

Club members and friends of the club who also donated to the raffle tables were:

Rita Griffin, Jane Romanow, Anita Edwards, Gayle and Tom Shivik, Pam Bliss, Cindy Elkins, Alice Lyons, Helga Ziegler

Santa, AKA Old Saint Nick, made an early appearance without his sleigh and reindeer. He enjoyed listening to the children and gave each one a candy cane and small gift. I even sat on his lap and gave him a kiss!

The kitchen was staffed by Doug Lyons and Gary Jobes. Rita Griffin donated the black bean soup and Doug made and donated his hot and mild sausage chowder. Anita Edwards, Edna Leclair and Rita also made the muffins served to the crafters during set up. Pictured are several ladies enjoying the soups.

Manning the club sales tables were Ida Johnson, Rita Griffin and Helen Dratwa. Alice Lyons manned the raffle table all day. She also gave out small tokens donated by OHRV and NHSA to all attendees. Door prizes were drawn throughout the fair. Raffle donors and winners were as follows:

Money tree from John Amey, Treats and Treasures, Powder Horn Lodge and Cabins, Metallak Shores, Young's Third Generation Repairs, Snowfields, Sure Trac LLC, Rita Griffin, and Helga Ziegler-Shirley Bunnell

Lopstick Lodge Wildlife basket and walking stick-Louann Caron

Food boxes donated by club members, crafters, and friends of the club-Norm Berube

Longaberger Bunny Teapot from Courtney Major, Gift certificate from Happy Corner Cafe and Gingerbread House kit from a club member-Tom Kanies

Christmas decorations from a club member and basket from a crafter-Raylene Williams

Children's basket of assorted goodies donated by club members and a crafter-Nola Daley

Outdoor prizes of bird feeder from Hicks Hardware and planters and miscellaneous items from club members-Shawn Croteau

Snowman couple and other holiday items donated by crafters and club members-L. White

Bath items donated by club members and crafters-Dana Swain

Craft basket crammed full of materials donated by members and a crafter-Bella Plante

Tall Timber items donated by them-Brady Hall

Pillows from a crafter, Sweatshirt from Partridge Lodge and Cabins, and gift certificate to Young's Store-Bella Plante

Candy tower of chocolates, framed water color, and vase donated by crafters and club members-Judy Grover

A drill set from Pittsburg Home Center, sweatshirt from Partridge Lodge and Cabins, Gift certificate of 20lb propane refill from Spruce Cone Cabins, 2 gal. Amsoil from A Path Less Traveled- Linda Clogston

Handmade Christmas basket from club members, slate painting from Cindy Elkins, beadwork and note cards donated by crafters-Pat Plante

Christmas basket of holiday decorations donated by club members and crafters-Debbie Brennan

Annalee doll from Sue Coffee, Gift certificate from Granite State Power and earrings and tea basket from club member and crafter-Caleb Tuft

Winter at Tall Timber basket and Rainbow Grille Gift Certificate- Brent Fysh

Basket of t-shirts from Lopstick Lodge, Gift certificate from Tracey's Hilltop Grille, hat and holiday door banner-Bobbie Lacoy

Indian doll crochet by Happy Fuller and gift certificate from Buck Rub Pub/Connecticut Lakes Lodge for 1 night's stay and dinner-Sharon Perry

Christmas stocking filled with all kinds of goodies for all ages from a crafter-Nikki Plante

Wooden hand carved mailbox donated by Ramblewood Cabins and Campground- Mike Devlin

Baby quillo, tea mat, coupon holder donated by crafters and Gift certificate from Back Lake Tavern- Maurice Simpson

At 1 PM 2 bicycles donated by Joyce and David Bourget, a Christmas basket made by Tom and Gayle Shivik and a wreath made by Cindy Elkins were auctioned off. The auctioneer ran between both buildings until the final price was set! Whew!

One special donation came from Nate Furbish who made a few dozen cookies that looked like hamburgers with potato sticks as fries. He donated quite a few to our bake table and gave half of his proceeds to the fair for Easter Seals. He is pictured with Paul Bergeron, Ridgerunners Snowmbile Club president and Helga Ziegler.

Robert Kelly, Camp Director for Easter Seals of New Hampshire was kind enough to send us a disk showing some activities to which our fund raiser will provide money for children in need. Paul Bergeron provided his laptop and kept the disk running throughout the day.

Doug Lyons drew the winning ticket of the Pittsburg Roadrunners' Great North Woods quilt and the winner was me! They've reported that over $2000 will be given to the local food pantry. Thanks to the many people who bought tickets.

One of the crafters, Julie Riendeau, sold a beautiful selection of wreaths and centerpieces outside. We hope the person who got the wrong change will please step forward and call the club.

We are ever so grateful to all the people responsible for making this fund raiser another great success.

Helga Ziegler

There�s just a short time before we have the Annual Christmas Craft Fair. Once again, we will be opening the groomer shed for the demand of new crafters wishing to set up. This year Santa will be paying a visit and will be stationed in the shed from 11-2. Door prizes will be given throughout the day.

There will be a wonderful display of a large variety of crafts and gifts. As in the past, a light lunch will be served. Club memberships and clothing will also be available. The crafters will be displaying their paintings, quilts, quillos, jewelry, holiday ornaments, crochet and knitted items, baskets, preserves, and other gifts. The spinning wheel may again be humming throughout the day.

We will again have a money tree on our raffle table. Due to the generosity of our local businesses, it promises to be the best one ever. We also have a number of gift certificates and nice gifts with promises of more to come.

Advertisement has been made with flyers in many of the local businesses as well as in area newspapers covering the Great North Woods and parts of northern Vermont. Paid advertisements have been requested in our local papers. WOKQ has also been contacted.

The winning ticket for the Pittsburg Roadrunners� Great North Woods quilt (pictured) will be drawn at 3 PM. Tickets will be available at the fair. Looking closely at the quilt, you will see moose stitched all around the edge. Pictures were taken all over town depicting the beauty of our area. Tickets are $2 each and 3 for $5. All proceeds will go to the local food pantry.

All available spaces are now taken, but names can be added to a waiting list in case of cancellations. Contact the club�s web master, if interested. Any donation of food or raffle items are gratefully accepted.

The two races will feature pre '73 vintage snomobiles racing on a closed cross country type circuit. The first race will be held on January 5, 2008 in Pittsburg, NH and the second will be held on February 2, 2008 in Colebrook, NH.

    Pittsburg: January 5th, most likely Farr Road gravel pit cross country type course.

    Colebrook: Feb. 2nd, most likely same location as the mud runs behind Northern Tire, cross country type course.

    There is now a web site for the race series. It is http://www.thegreatnorthwoodssnowmobilerace.com/ Check it out for the latest information. It is a work in progress.

So dust off that old vintage snomobile that has been "lonesome" in back of your garage and join the fun. We are also looking for a few people to help man this event, so if interested please let us know.

Green Flag - Start of Race
Red Flag - Stop immediately, and maintain position on track
Black Flag - Penalty or Disqualification, Go directly to the pits and stop, personnel will determine penalty
White Flag - one lap remaining
Checkered Flag - End of race.
Yellow Flag - Slow down and avoid any obstacles. Proceed single file without passing. One lap penalty for passing on yellow flag.

Absolutely no crossing of the track, on foot or by machine during Qualifying runs or race. Track personnel will assist any person or sled across the track during a Yellow flag lap only this includes towing to pit area.

Pushing, Bumping or Hitting, if deemed intentional you will be Black flagged and disqualified.

Starting procedure - Qualifiers, This will be a Lemans style race. Machines will line up Motocross style. Machines will then be turned off and drivers will meet at designated starting area. When the start signal is given, all racers will run to their machines, Tether up, start machine, funnel down the narrowed runway and commence racing.

Starting positions will be pre determined by drawing, and the qualifiers will be 7 laps.

If Your Sled Stops Running, you will have the option of working on it in the infield only, or being towed back to the pit area. You must signal one of our official tow vehicles only to get towed in.

If You Protest A Competitors Sled - You must put up $100.00 to the race committee. If the protested sled is found to be illegal; your money will be refunded. If not, you forfeit your $100.00 to the club sponsoring the race series.

All penalties and/or disqualifications by race officials will be accepted by the participants and will be uncontestable.

Officials Rulings, The officials have the last say. Please do not try to read anything further into the rules.

� Must be a production line model, Offered to the public during model year 1973 or earlier. No limited production R&D models. Must Be Fan Cooled. (with the exception of the open classes)

� Tether switch is mandatory; it must be working before, during, and after the race.

� Motor must be 1973 or older, and an available option for the chassis entered in the race.

� Carburetors are original or another type of equal or lesser bore. No reed induction. Re-jetting is allowed.

The top 5 finishers subject to a carburetor inspection, compression test, removal of heads, exhaust and carbs, if found to be suspicious.

� If a piece or part of the snowmobile becomes loose or falls off during a race you must pit and repair it before re-entering the track.

� Driver should attempt to get snowmobile into infield, and wait for tow vehicle. Driver can change belt, or plugs in the infield, and re-enter race.

� Excessive speed or horseplay in the pit area will result in a one lap penalty.

� Skis are original or stock replacement. No aluminum or plastic ski skins allowed.

� Snow flaps must be in place and measured to no more than 1� off the ground.

� Must be original or same style replacement. Must be original size or less and secured safely.

� Must be original or same style offered for the model and year of the particular sled from the factory.

� Must be original. They may be enforced but cannot be extended or raised. Hooks are allowed.

� Any machines that had cleats from the factory must be riveted on and not bolted, they cannot be sharpened, ends cannot be welded shut, and they must be original size, and design.

� You may change gear ratio, clutch springs and weights. No changes to secondary clutch.

� Belts may be different but clutch center to center distance must be maintained.

� No late model seats, no springs, or suspension seats, SEAT MUST BE STOCK APPEARING.

� Must be 10� by 10�white background with 8� by 3.5� red block numbers, and affixed to both sides of cowling. Racers must supply material for numbers.

NOTE: Officials reserve the right to change the length of the race or track design due to but not limited to track conditions. Disqualified sled will forfeit entry fee.

Check in and registration begin at 8:00 AM. Please try to pre register, this will save you money, us valuable race time, and lots of race day hassle, as well as guarantees you a race spot.

Racing starts at 10:00 AM sharp, if you are not registered by this time whether or not our fault or yours, you will not be racing, no need to argue.

� To enter same sled in additional classes and additional fee of $ 15.00 will be required for each additional class entered.

Prizes will be chosen from a prize table by the winners based upon place in race.

April Club Annual Meeting	April 10, 2008
7:30 pm at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Road. Pot Luck dinner at 6:30 pm before the meeting. This is the club's annual election of officers for 2008-2009.