Oswego County ATV Club May 2009 Newsletter
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The next regular meeting will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 11 AM at You
Guys Place (formerly Salmon River Inn), Rte. 13 and 22 in Altmar.
Mark your calendar now!
The good old NYS DEC has said “no” to us using 600’ of State land off Waggoner Rd.
in the Town of Orwell. The 600’ of land would have helped us connect to Jefferson
County and beyond and good old State Senator Aubertine’s office never set up a time
to meet with me or even called me back. I have been trying to schedule a meeting
since early March.
On May 7th 7-9 PM at the NYS Fish Hatchery in Altmar there is a public hearing on
the use of State lands in three townships, Redfield, Orwell and Osceola.
Please help me show our support for ATV’s by being there with me.
Steve
After the election on April 18th officers are as follows:
- President - Steve Cronk
- Vice President - Brad Hilton
- Secretary – Mary Gaffey
- Treasurer – Gail Atkinson
- Board of Directors
- George Leitinger
- Jr. O’Neil
- Bob Kennedy
Congratulations to all, we look forward to a productive season.
The Club wishes to thank Jr. O’Neil for his donation ($100.) from his 50/50 winnings
at our March regular meeting. Also Laura Murray donated $50. from her 50/50 winnings
at the April regular meeting.
A Thank You goes to all who worked on the lumber detail at the Club property recently.
Doreen Setter, Dave Guthrie, Bob Galloway, Dave & Mary Gaffey, Ron & Heather Blascziensksi,
Ed O’Neil, Bob Eggerling, Chuck Skinner, Rick Endsley, Bob Kennedy, George Leitinger
and Brad Hilton were all there to help.
Little Lukey’s Store donated the coffee and donuts for lumber workers.
A very special Thank You goes to Bert Cronk for all the time and work put into our
Club property.
The Club’s work details have been expanded to give all the opportunity to help out
on the trails or whatever the current project may be. Work details will originate
at our club property on 1939 Cty. Rte. 22, Altmar.
Below are listed the days and trails and who you should contact if you would like
to work.
- Tuesday – Dave Gaffey 298- 5444. Nevermore Trail 4 PM
- Wednesday – Jr. O’Neil 668-8995 or 439-4561 Kevin’s Trail 10 AM
- Wednesday – Brad Hilton 298-3261 Pulaski Trail 5 PM
- Wednesday – John McGrew 387-5415 Orwell Trail 5 PM
- Saturday – Steve Crim 625- 5415 Happy Valley Inn Trail call for time.
Give them a call for additional information. We need
to work on all these trails!
The Club has again been hired to help in parking cars during the Oswego County Fair
in Sandy Creek. The event will run from July 1st to July 5th. We are looking for
volunteers to help with this event. Sign up sheets will be available at each upcoming
meeting. This is a good fund raiser for the Club and
we need your help.
Each year it becomes a little bit better and more help is added. Come join in and
help the Club and the County with this event.
October 17-19 at the Club’s new campsite on Hogs Back Road. Come early to get your
choice of spots. No need to bring your ATV’s, the trails are closed for the season.
Camping again will be available
This year’s parades are listed below. All these parades are important to show a
presence in the community. Please come to as many parades as you can.
- 5/30/09 Lacona Fireman’s Parade 7:30 PM
- 6/13/09 Orwell Home Days Parade 12 PM, meet
at Town Barn
- 7/1/09 Oswego County Fair parade 6 PM, meet
on Rte. 11, Sandy Creek
- 8/1/09 Pulaski Fireman’s Parade 6 PM, meet
at National Grid Bldg.
- 8/15/09 Williamstown Fireman’s Parade, 6
PM, meet at Elem. School
June 6th will be the Club’s and the Altmar Fire Dept. hosting a benefit ride with
all proceeds helping the Altmar Fire Dept. in Altmar, NY to help complete payment
for their ATV rescue unit. The unit will be used when there are ATV related accidents
or illnesses on the Club’s trails and also would help with other off-road calls,
including getting to anglers who need assistance along the Salmon River.
It could be one of you.
The cost for a benefit rider is $10. each. The ride will originate at the Defiance
Fire Dept. building in Altmar, NY. Registration is 9-11 AM. The ride consists of
over 45 round trip miles of trails (some of these trails
are only open for this one day with special permission) and will have
stops where you will need to get your provided map stamped before returning to the
fire barn by 5 PM. The best of five cards is the winner. Prizes will be announced
on the day of the ride. Chicken BBQ will be available all day.
Camping will again be available at Little Lukey’s Convenience Store in Altmar or
at the Hogs Back Road campsite. Call Mary at 298-5444.
We hope to see all members
there to enjoy the ride and help the local firemen complete Payment on the new ATV
rescue unit. Showing our Club support
on this event is very important.
August 8th has been chosen for the Club’s benefit ride. The ride will begin at the
Altmar Fire Dept. building in Altmar, NY. This is a change from our last newsletter.
All the details will be the same as the ride in June, however, the Club is offering
a total of $1000. in prizes listed as follows:
- $500. 1st Prize
- $250. 2nd Prize
- $150. 3rd Prize
- $ 50. Dirtiest person & machine
- $ 50. Special drawing at the end of ride.
The 3rd Annual 225 Ticket Raffle will be headed by Brad Hilton. Tickets are now
on sale and if you have question you can call Brad at 298-3261.
The cost of tickets is $35. and can be paid in 4 payments of $10, $10, $10 & $5.
One cash prize per ticket holder. Ticket holder may not be present to win.
- 1 - $500. Grand Prize
- 2 - $250. prizes
- 3 - $100. prizes
- 5 - $50. prizes
The drawing will be made at the American Legion, 8 Vida Drive in Williamstown, NY
on October 3rd, 4-8 PM. Food and drinks will be provided. Each ticket holder can
attend the drawing by showing their ticket. Any ticket holder guests will be charged
$10. “Still Kickin” band will provide music.
Make sure you get your ticket soon and plan on enjoying the drawing for an evening
of fun and good friends.
An updated calendar has been included in this newsletter. Please replace the April’s
copy with this one. This calendar is the last you will receive. If there are changes,
they will appear in the newsletter. Hope to see you at some of our club activities.
July 31st at the Adirondack International Speedway, Artz Rd., Beaver Falls, NY the
Club has been invited to attend a NASCAR sanctioned race and campout overnight.
Any of you who are interested will need to get your tickets soon. Call Steve at
298-3312 or Mary at 298-5444 for camping information or any questions.
Leave private property as is, such
as beaver dams, gates, cables, ribbons, posted signs, etc.