T O P S H A M T R A I L R I D E R S N E W S L E T T E R OFFICERS Topsham Trailriders/ATV/Snowmobile Club PO Box. 421 Topsham, ME 04086 V O L U M E 13 ISSUE # 12 December 2014 President – Dan Parlin 725-7056 Vice President – Rocky League 353-3257 Treasurer – Tim Moody Secretary – Marcia Bickford 353-6315 Trailmaster - Charlie Parkinson - 207-319-5142 Asst. Trailmaster – Dave Anderson 725-8779 Asst. Trailmaster - Tim Doyle - 207-837-0225 Inside this issue: President Notes Notes from our President—Dan Parlin 1 Notes Trailmaster 2 Christmas Social 1 Dear Members This month the club lost one of our true friends, Peggy League the wife of our VP Rocky passed away. I have added a few pictures of her on the inside. If you ever met her you would never forget her smile and humor. She was a very special lady and great friend to all who knew her. Our condolences go out to her husband Rocky and family for their loss. Dan & Linda Parlin Peggy Memorial 2 Bean Supper 4 Business Sponsors 1-4 WINTER IS HERE! Please read the details below about the Regular meeting being combined into our social night for the month of Dec. This was voted on at our regular November Monthly meeting because of the Topsham Fair Association having their Annual meeting on our regular meeting night. It was suggested and voted on to combine the two nights and have the one meeting at the Topsham Fairground Café. I have now reserved the Back room at the Topsham Fairground Café for this Social evening and also asked that our regular waitress Sarah Caron TOPSHAM TRAILRIDERS ATV be our waitress for the evening. I do hope Events 2014 - 15 you can attend this special club meeting and social night. You will be able to order from Dec 10, 2014 - Annual Christmas Gaththe Café’s regular menu (at your cost). ering. See details below! They always have many specials too! My wife and I do wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year if I don’t see you at the Party! Jan 17, 2015 - Bean Supper Thanks and Ride Safe! Mar 21, 2015 - Bean Supper Feb 21, 2015 - Bean Supper Dan—TTR President Our December Meeting will be held the same night as our normal social night the second Wednesday of December (Dec 10th) at 6:00pm at the Topsham Fairground Café Restaurant in Topsham Fair Mall off Rte 196. We will have a Christmas Yankee Swap for Adults that evening. Please keep your Yankee Swap gifts in the $10 range. We ask if you bring children to wrap a present for them to keep the cost down for the club. Come and enjoy a special night on the town with your family and friends to start the Holiday season! Questions on this Event please contact any of your officers. Bob & Lou Associates Inc. Hold That Child 573 North Raymond Road Poland Maine 04274 Phone:207-998-2211 Woody's Performance Centers Motorcycles-Snowmobiles-ATV's 70 Topsham Fair Mall Road Topsham ME 04086 Phone:(207) 729-1177 Enterprise Electric, Inc 46 Capitol Ave Lisbon Falls Maine 04252 Topsham Fair Ground Cafe Inc Fair Ground Cafe Inc 49 Topsham Fair Mall Road Topsham Trailriders Newsletter Trailmaster’s Notes Page 2 ALL TRAILS OPEN TO ATVS UNTIL WE HAVE GROOMABLE SNOW! THEN THEY ARE ONLY OPEN TO SNOWMOBILES AND ATVS THAT ARE REGISTERED AS A SNOWMOBILE The Trails for snowmobile season this year have several major changes to what riders are used to. Trail #1A has been extended to meet trails #1, #2 in the big power line. Snowmobiles are not allowed on Trail #1B this is an ATV only trail. Trail #2 that started on the east side of town behind the old Napa building might have to be moved due to the newly constructed building. If you have not looked at the new trail map you need to, so that you ride on the correct trails this season. The trails are very wet and soft so exercise caution while riding. The weather has turned cold and the Snow is coming so get you’re riding in now before Mother Nature blankets us in white and its SNOWMOBILE season again. The trails will be closed to all ATV's with the exception of tracked ATV’s for snowmobile season. Do your part to keep the trails in good shape by taking it easy on the brakes and throttle. If you find a spot that needs work let us know. I hope everyone enjoys their holiday season Trailmaster - Charlie Parkinson 207-319-5142 TRUCKS AND CARS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ATV/SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN THE STATE OF MAINE WITHOUT LAND OWNER PERMISSION. Asst Trailmaster—Tim Doyle 207-837-0225 ATV’S ARE NOT ALLOWED ON TTR SNOWMOBILE ONLY TRAILS, IF CAUGHT ON THESE TRAILS YOU WILL BE CHARGED WITH FELONY TRESPASSING. STAY ON MARKED TRAILS AND ONLY MARKED TRAILS. USE IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT! The speed limit on Trail #1B between the two sets of wooden posts is 15 MPH, if this speed limit is not followed the Landowner will close the trail Permanently. The Speed limit on Rte. 201(Maine St) and in residential areas like Bay Park and Topsham Crossing is 15MPH to help keep dust and noise to a minimum. While riding please wear proper protective equipment and keep speeds at a safe level. Ride Smart, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. Again, if you’re out on the trail please bring a pair of clippers or even a small saw to help cut back the new growth from the summer. Every snip helps. Charlie Peggy Ann League December 6, 1948 - November 16, 2014 Peggy lived her life with Cystic Fibrosis and was among the oldest survivors of the disease in New England. She will be missed by all that knew her We will miss her smile and friendship! Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union 55 Cushing St Brunswick Maine 04011 Phone:(207) 725-8728 Freeport Auto Parts Wanted Dead or Alive CARS! 33 Allen Range Road Freeport Maine 04032 Phone:207-865-3967 CATHANCE CREATIONS (WELDING) 278 RIVER ROAD Bowdoinham ME 04008 Phone:(207) 666-5929 Topsham Trailriders Newsletter Page 3 SNOWMOBILE RENTALS BACKCOUNTRY EXPEDITIONS, The Forks, Maine 04985 207-474-7433, [email protected] Modern fleet of well-maintained 550cc and 600cc snowmobiles. Guided and un-guided rentals. We deliver! THE BIRCHES RESORT ON MOOSEHEAD LAKE, PO Box 81, Rockwood, Maine 04478 (800)825-9453 ; 207-534-2242 COZY MOOSE LAKESIDE CABINS & SLED RENTALS>, In Sandy Bay on Moosehead Lake 207-695-0242 Mailing Address: PO Box 29, Greenville, Maine 04441 DANA'S RENTALS, General Delivery, Main Street, Jackman, Maine 04945 207-668-7828 EAST BRANCH LODGE, On Route 2A, Haynesville, Maine. 207-448-2891; cell 207-694-1185; e-mail: [email protected] THE LODGE AT MOOSEHEAD LAKE, Lily Bay Road, PO Box 1167, Greenville, Maine 04441 207-695-4400 [email protected] MOOSEHEAD SLED REPAIR & RENTALS LLC, PO Box 57, Rockwood, Maine 04478 207-534-2261, fax 207-534-2286 MOOSE MOUNTAIN INN, PO Box 160, Greenville, Maine 04441 207-695-3321; [email protected] NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CENTER, PO Box 669, Millinocket, Maine 04462 Physical: Fire Rd 20d on Millinocket Lake, trailside to ITS 85/86 (aka Black Cat Rd) 800-766-7238 or 207-723-5438. Modern fleet of Ski-Doos, Largest fleet in Maine, guided tours avail. NORTH COUNTRY RIVERS, Bingham Area Snowmobile Rentals. PO Box 633, Bingham, Maine 04920 800-348-8871, [email protected] NORTHEAST SNOWMOBILE RENTALS, 532 Main Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037 207-935-1220 NORTHERN OUTDOORS: Modern fleet of well-maintained Ski-Doo's. Self-guided rentals, guided tours. PO Box 100, Route 201, The Forks, Maine 04985. 207-663-4466 or 1-800-765-7238 Snowmobiling Tips Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during snowmobile operation. Drinking alcohol before or during a snowmobile ride can impair judgment and slow reaction time. Snowmobile operators who have been drinking often drive toofast. Alcohol also causes body temperature to drop at an accelerated rate, which increases the likelihood of hypothermia. Alcohol has been shown to be a contributing factor in many of Maine's fatal snowmobile accidents. Slow down. Speed is a contributing factor in nearly all fatal snowmobiling accidents. Drivers should proceed at a pace that will allow ample reaction time for any situation. Drive at moderate speeds, and drive defensively, especially after sunset. Carry a first-aid kit, flashlight, knife, compass, map, and waterproof matches. NORTHWOODS OUTFITTERS., Moosehead Lake Region. Main Street, Greenville, Maine 04441 Local: 207-695-3288; Toll-free 1-866-223-1380. [email protected] THE SLED SHOP, 108 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769 207-764-2900 SUNRISE RIDGE Guide Service & Sporting Camps, PO Box 435, Bingham, Maine 04920 207-672-5551 SUN VALLEY SPORTS, 129 Sunday River Road, Bethel, Maine 04217 Toll Free 877-851-7533; e-mail: [email protected] WILSONS ON MOOSEHEAD LAKE . Lodging along ITS 86. Gas, oil, food, sled rentals, guide service. Route 15 - HC 37, Box 200, Greenville Junction, Maine 04442 1-800-817-2549; 207-695-2549; [email protected] Avoid traveling across bodies of water when uncertain of ice thickness or water currents. Rapidly changing weather and moving water in streams and lake inlets also affect the thickness and strength of ice on lakes and ponds. Snow cover can act as a blanket and prevents thick strong ice from forming. Dress appropriately. Always wear a helmet with goggles or a face shield to prevent injuries from twigs and flying debris. Wear layers of waterrepellent clothing and make sure you have no loose ends that might catch in the machine or tangle in equipment. Stay on marked trails or, where allowed, on the right shoulder of the road. Be alert for fences, tree stumps and stretched wire that may be concealed by snow. Never travel alone. Most snowmobile accidents result in personal injury. The most dangerous situations occur when a person is injured and alone. If you must travel alone, tell someone your destination, planned route, and when you will return. Bickford Garage 149 Main St Lisbon Falls Maine 04252 Phone:(207) 353-8946 Brillant Motors 92 Main Street Topsham ME 04086 Phone:(207)725-6388 Swamp Yankee BBQ 17 Hunts Meadow Road Whitefield ME 04353 Phone: (401)-338-4951 Tri-Sports Inc. "Come ride with us!" 23 Gray Rd Topsham ME 04086 Phone:(800) 291-3328 TOPSHAM TRAILRIDERS NEWSLETTER Thanks to our Business Sponsors! ATV/SNOWMOBILE CLUB Atlantic Regional Credit Union, Brunswick Phone: 207-725--7056 Fax: 207-725-7056 Bickford Garage, Lisbon Falls E-mail: [email protected] Board of Directors Bob & Lou Associates, Inc (“Hold That Child”), Poland William Brigham (207) 721-9813 Brillant Motors, Topsham Randy Bickford (207) 353-6315 Cathance Creations (Welding) Ron Dumont (207) 353-2649 Timothy Doyle (207) 837-0225 Enterprise Electric, Inc., Lisbon Falls Dale Rowe (207) 751-3467 Freeport Auto Parts, Freeport Student Representative Swamp Yankee BBQ, Whitefield Vacant! The Board of Directors meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM at the Topsham Fair Grounds WE ARE ON THE WEB WWW.TOPSHAMTRAILRIDERS.COM Topsham Trailriders Topsham Fair Ground Café Inc, Topsham Tri-Sports, Inc., Topsham Woody’s Performance Center, Topsham Postage PO Box 421 Topsham, Maine 04086 NEXT REGULAR AND SOCIAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 10TH AT THE Topsham Fair Ground Cafe at 6PM
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