Hi Folks.  We are approaching the halfway point of the snowmobile season.  It has been typically unpredictable but we have had good riding since about January 10^th.  Our grooming operators are doing a good job and we seem to have our grooming approach and schedule working well enough to keep most riders happy.  Late March comes way too quickly so do not put off plans to ride.

Snodeo 2011. Excellent! Every thing went well and the annual event offered people lots of good riding and things to do and see.  Two years in a row with blue skies and comfortable cold.  We have been fortunate. We have been on a good run now for several years.  We thank Art Dower and his Atlas crew for a memorable fireworks display. Wonderful.  Art donated many of the display pieces and hand selected others to make for our best display ever. Fitting that it marks the Club’s 25 anniversary and Art’s retirement from Atlas.  It was awesome to watch it from ground zero down on the lake. Many thanks to Mike Klemanski and his crew at Federal Distributors of Lewiston, who donate much of the money for the fireworks as well as the traditional Snodeo mugs, Snodeo signs, party favors and the top-line jacket we offer as first prize at our Casino Night Dice game. They do a lot for Snodeo year after year.  We’d like to congratulate John Towey of Rangeley for winning the $5,000 in our sled raffle.

Snodeo is fun but it’s a lot of work too.  We thank all the folks from the Town of Rangeley who accommodate the Snodeo activities, with plowing, traffic control, fireworks safety, public safety and clean up.  Thanks to our Snodeo Chair, Marsha Morton, who gets it all arranged.  Thanks to the many volunteers.  Mac Dudley and her crew, Susanne and Matt; to Laurie and Dennis Muzzy; the Dumont Clan, the Watermans, Ken Johnson, Erin Pathiakis, and the Sled Girls. Thanks to Paul Ferguson-Packard and his crew that did extraordinary work getting the radar run set up.  Thanks to Louis “Chick”  Hembro for setting up the Casino Night. Thanks to his card dealers, Kenny, Gerry and others. Thanks to Louis Haley and George Herbert for rolling the dice games and thanks to all that just pitch in and help. Thanks to the folks at Moose Alley who allowed us the use of their facility. Thanks to Boss Power Sports and its sponsors who provided a fantastic Arctic Cat F5 for our Sled Raffle and who brought the Rave-X Freestyle Show to town. Finally, thanks to all our members who attended the events and offered good words of encouragement and maybe a much-needed beverage. 

Mark your calendars:  SNODEO 2012 will occur January 19, 20 and 21

If you have not been riding here in the past couple weeks, look for some last minute trail changes that will not be on your maps.  Several miles of ITS 84 to NH and Bosebuck, are new.  There is also a connector between ITS 84 ands ITS 89 north of Kennebago Lake. It makes a great “backcountry” loop.  ITS 89 is also rerouted because we had to close our trail over Quill Hill.  Check the Web Site for details and any other changes.

Do not miss the membership meeting on February 12^th.  The Kelly family will prepare the dinner so just bring money for dinner and a small sample of potluck dessert. They make a fabulous dinner.  Remember that February is the month that you must submit nominations for all Club Offices and for membership on the Board of Directors.  Call any officer for more information.

Our Easy Bucks Winners for December and January are:

Barry Brackett  Somerville ME

Bruce Barden  Saco, ME

Tom White      Smyrna,  DE

Cindy Avelis   Salisbury , MA

Regards and Good Sledding,

Steve Dudley, president

207-864-2775    Sandi   (secretary)

207-864-5919    Steve   ( president)

Our Anniversary Mugs are still for sale as our huge fund raiser this year.  If you haven’t ordered one please try to do so before they are gone.  Thank You!

Anniversary mug:   $10 plus $4.95 shipping/handling

Our own Logo Mug  $8  plus $4.95 shipping/ handling

Send payment to :  RLSC, c/o Sandi Dumont,  P O Box 950, Rangeley Maine 04970

Please visit our Sponsors page to check out businesses who have donated or pledged to donate to our grooming and trail maintenance program for this season. Be sure to patronize these businesses when in the area. It is due to their donations that we have the great riding conditions we all enjoy!