December 2022 Newsletter

As a club we are making good progress at getting ready for winter.  In November we had a great fish fry serving 460 people and making enough money to keep both Tuckers grooming the trails this winter.  Once again many club members and a few friends of the club worked together to make this fund raiser a huge success.  As always we are looking for ideas to improve the fish fries so any ideas are welcome.  Please contact Lauire Musil or Jim Golding with any ideas. 

 

We have also made progress with respect to getting our trails ready; the Devils River trail has been brushed, trail signs have been repaired with the new signs we purchased this summer and half of our trails have been marked.  At trail marking the club provided burgers from The Crow Bar and Grill who are groomer sponsors and Laurie Musil supplied the rest of the food to make a great lunch.  Thank you to everyone who helped with each of these things to make our club successful.  For those who were not able to help this time, there are always many more opportunities to give back to the sport that you enjoy. 

 

Our first club ride this winter will be to Antigo January 20-22.  Typically a group will ride over from Lakewood on Friday while others will trailer to Antigo to arrive in time to go out for dinner as a club.  On Saturday depending on the number attending we go as one group or break into two groups and put on around 120 miles.  Saturday night the club buys pizza while members attending bring snacks and other food while relaxing around the pool and hot tub.  Sunday we ride back to Lakewood or trailer home.   These rides are a lot of fun and provide lasting memories.  We will be staying at the Super 8 where a block of rooms have been reserved for $84.99 per night.  To get the discounted rates, reservations need to be made by January 2 by calling the Antigo Super 8 at 715-623-4188 and mention Kettle Range Snow Riders. Reservations can also be made on line for possibly cheaper.

 

Please remember the change for the December meeting!!! It will be on Thursday December 15^th at Port Sandy Bay at 7PM.  The club will purchase the pizza and beer and soda after the meeting as a way to say Thank You to all of the club members that make our club successful.  For those attending we are asking you to bring nonperishable food items to give to the Mishicot Food Pantry.  If you don’t have time to buy food money can also be given to the pantry.  This is our way of helping others who are not as fortunate as us around Christmas. 

 

Also don’t forget about renewing your club membership so you can get discounted trail passes.  Membership forms are available on the club’s website, club meetings and attached to the newsletter.  Once your membership is renewed and the club remits it to the AWSC, you will be sent an email from the AWSC with your AWSC number so you can obtain your reduced trail pass.  Please plan ahead and don’t wait until the trails open to renew your membership.   Starting in December there will be a $5 late fee assessed but memberships once received will be submitted immediately to the AWSC so you can apply for your reduced trail pass.

          Upcoming events:

·         December 15^th – Club meeting / Christmas party @ Port Sandy Bay at 7PM.

·         January 20-22 – Antigo ride, staying at the Super 8

·         February 17-19^th – Lakewood ride, staying at member cabins.

  

Remember – No Active Members…No Clubs…No Trails...No Snowmobiling!!!

Jim Golding-Secretary     email: jgolding@charter.net

November 2022 Newsletter

As a club we have a lot going on right now.  We just finished up our DNR approved snowmobile safety class taught by club members Laurie Musil, Dan Abts, Shelby Ney and Kim Rahmlow.  We had 16 attend the class which is great as the younger generation is the future of our sport.  Thank you to the instructors for teaching the class!

 

On November 4^th we have our Fall Fish Fry at the Mishicot Vets Club from 4:30 to 8PM.  We had some difficulty trying to find workers which is disappointing as this is our largest fundraiser of the year but it appears that we should have enough workers.  So even if you did not have time to help, come out and enjoy a great fish fry with homemade desserts and support your club.

 

Next on November 5^th we will be repairing our trail signs that have become faded, bent and damaged over the years.  We will be starting at 9AM at the Musil’s farm 2826 Fisherville Road. If you have any questions contact Tom Shebesta 755-2695. 

 

The following weekend on November 12^th starting around 8AM at Musil’s farm 2826 Fisherville Road, we will be marking our trails.  Everyone is encouraged to help as many hands make the work get done faster.  We will try to mark as much of our trails as possible but we need to be respectful of landowners crops and fall tilling yet to be done.   A lunch will be served back at the farm in the semi shed so those who marked trails in the morning can go back out afterwards.  This is also a good time to see what it takes to mark trails and to get involved with owning a section of trails which Tom Shebesta will be glad to discuss.  Owning and marking a section of trail is a great way to get involved and feel part of the sport that you have enjoyed for many years. 

 

We also completed repairs to the club’s bench on the Devils River Trail which was damaged by a tree which fell on it this summer.  Thanks to Mark Strathman, Jim and Kathy Golding for helping with the repair.    

 

The club has also set dates for sled trips this winter.  Antigo trip will be on January 20-22 and the Lakewood trip will be on February 17-19^th.  Mark your calendars as these trips are a lot of fun!  Details to follow!

 

Also don’t forget about renewing your club membership so you can get discounted trail passes.  Memberships forms are available on the club’s website, club meetings and attached to the newsletter.  Once your membership is renewed and the club remits it to the AWSC, you will be sent an email from the AWSC with your AWSC number so you can obtain your reduced trail pass.  Please plan ahead and don’t wait until the trails open to renew your membership.  

 

          Upcoming events:

·         November 4^th – Fall Fish Fry, Mishicot Vet’s Club, 4:30 to 8PM

·         November 5^th – Trails sign repairs.  Musil’s farm, starting at 9AM

·         November 12^th – Trail marking, Musil’s farm, starting at 8AM. 

·         November 15^th  – Club meeting @ Detour, Mishicot, at 7PM

·         December 15^th – Club meeting / Christmas party @ Port Sandy Bay at 7PM.

  

Remember – No Active Members…No Clubs…No Trails...No Snowmobiling!!!

Jim Golding-Secretary     email: jgolding@charter.net

October 2022 Newsletter

A group of 12 club members had a fun time up in Lakewood before the busy fall and winter season.  Some went UTV/ATV trail riding putting on 130 miles while others went to Cranberry Fest in Eagle River.  Thank you Nancy and Tom Ollendorf for hosting the potluck dinner back at their home.  This was a good way to have fun and relax prior to the busy fall we have coming up. 

 

First, the club is sponsoring a DNR approve snowmobile safety class at the Mishicot Sportsman’s Club on October 25, 27, and 29^th.  The course is being taught by club members Laurie Musil, Dan Abts, Shelby Ney and Kim Rahmlow.  From more details and to sign up please go to www.gowild.wi.gov.  It is important to offer the course as all younger riders need to obtain a snowmobile safety certificate and they are the future of the sport. 

 

Next we have our Fall Fish Fry on November 4^th at the Mishicot Vets Club from 4:30 to 8PM.  Once again perch is in tight supply due to the war in the Ukraine but the fish fry committee has preordered 100 pounds so we will have it for the fish fry.  We are still looking for workers for the fish fry so please contact Laurie Musil 755-2530 to sign up for the job you want.  We are also looking for members to make deserts to sell at the fish fry.  This is our main fundraiser so we need you support.  Even if you can’t work please come out and enjoy a great fish fry.   

 

Many of our trail signs have become faded, bent and damaged over the years therefore on November 5^th we will be repairing our trail signs using the new signs we ordered this summer.  This will include replacing posts, signs, blazers, and the road name signs to ensure the safety of others.  Please contact Tom Shebesta 755-2695 if you are interested in helping. 

 

With the repaired trail signs we will be marking trails on November 12^th starting around 8AM at Musil’s farm 2826 Fisherville Road.  We try to mark as much of the trails as possible but we need to be respectful of landowners crops and fall tilling yet to be done.   A lunch will be served back at the farm so those who marked trails in the morning can go back out afterwards.  This is also a good time to see what it takes to mark trails and to get involved with owning a section of trails which Tom Shebesta will be glad to discuss.

 

Also don’t forget about renewing your club membership so you can get discounted trail passes.  Memberships forms are available on the club’s website, club meetings and attached to the newsletter.  Once your membership is renewed and the club remits it to the AWSC, you will be sent an email from the AWSC with your AWSC number so you can obtain your reduced trail pass.  Please plan ahead and don’t wait until the trails open to renew your membership.  

 

          Upcoming events:

·         October 18^th  – Club meeting @ Detour, Mishicot, at 7PM

·         November 4^th – Fall Fish Fry, Mishicot Vet’s Club, 4:30 to 8PM

·         November 5^th – Trails sign repairs.  Musil’s farm – contact Tom Shebesta

·         November 12^th – Trail marking, Musil’s farm, starting at 8AM. 

·         December 15^th – Club meeting / Christmas party @ Port Sandy Bay at 7PM.

  

Remember – No Active Members…No Clubs…No Trails...No Snowmobiling!!!

Jim Golding-Secretary     email: jgolding@charter.net

 

 

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