The Trail from the Big Pine in Carthage to Averill Hill Road in Dixfield is
open again at the moment. Please be respectful of that Land Owner and thier
land.
FYI:
The Trails are open-Please be respectful of others that you
may go by or meet!!!
OUR ACCESS ROUTES ARE ONLY OPEN DURING DAYLIGHT
HOURS-PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THOSE LIVING ON THE
ACCESS ROUTES. THANK YOU
Please be careful of trails as with all the rain they can
be hard to go through because of all the water and Mud!
We are working on Trails -This is going very slow as we
only have very few people that are willingto work on
the trails!!!
AS ALWAYS RIDE SAFE , TREAD LIGHTLY, RESPECT LAND OWNERS AND OTHERS -HAVE FUN!
We have 24 miles of trails that we are maintaining and improving each year.
Meetings are held on the 4th Sunday of the month From April to September at 6:00 PM
***at the Town Office Building*** in Carthage,
Pot luck to Follow meeting. There will be a sign by corner of the Town Office Building. Also you can call 562-7713 or email to smhm@localnet.com for directions or more information.
Nominations are in April and Elections in May starting 2010 --- All Members are Welcomed to be Nominated and or Elected for an officers job!
Elected Officers are as follows at a one year term ;
President -Mike Gordon
Vice president -Philip Hill
Trail Master -Roger Berry
Assistant Trail Masters-Mike Gordon/Philip Hill
Secretary/Treasurer -Sheila Gordon
If You would like the trials to be in good shape WE NEED MORE HELP WORKING ON THE TRIALS!!! Please contact smhm@localnet.com or call 207-562-7713 to let us know when you can help! Thank You very much for your time! It is greatly appreciated by all !!
Recap of May 24th Meeting:
Accept Secretary and Treasurer's reports as read.
Put logs in by culvert towards the big pine
Regional Meeting
Worked on Float
May 24th Meeting
Accepted Secretary and Treasurer's reports
Still need Mike Gordon and Roger Berry to check into the old snowmobile trail.
People have riden trails and Lake Mt is passable -The land owner is cutting and hauling wood down the trail so be aware!
Have people interested in going over early AM to sell coffee, donuts, at the Toys for Tots ATV Ride Sept 26th. All money and toys stay in local area.
Thank those people that gave the clubs culverts it is very much appreciated.
This Summer Aug 22nd and rain date 23rd. There will be a Splash Saturday with a Redneck Theme. This will include Parade,pancake breakfast, Chicken BBQ, Carnival Style games for the kids, Survivor for kids, Dunk tank, Jail, Tournaments of Arm Wrestling, Cribbage, and horseshoe, A king & Queen Redneck, Flea market, vendors and dance. Contact Sheila Gordon 207-562-7713 or smhm@localnet.com for more information if you are interested in have a spot at either the Flea Market or Vendors. All are welcome!.
This is an Open invitation to ALL ATV Clubs to be in the Red Neck parade. If interested Please contact Sheila Gordon at 207-562-7713 or email smhm@localnet.com Thank You
Also anyone can enter a Float in the Parade--Theme is redneck--Contact the Blue Moose General Store for more information 207-562-4908
Work Parties: SUNDAY JULY 19th -Meet at
Mike Gordon's at 8 AM to go and work on
the BallField Trail.
The Club appreciation ride Has been put off till Fall- Will post once we have a date
New Membership is for Bradbury's Market of Carthage.
If you want an Application or maps You can now print them out with the above links!
If you have problems and want a map or app Please email smhm@localnet.com or call 207-562-7713 Thank You
The 2009 Meeting dates are
July 26th, Aug23rd, and Sept 27th.
So mark your calenders! Meetings are held at the
Town Office Building on RT 142 in Carthage.
There will be a sign at the Town Office building.
July 26th, Meeting The Club will have HB, HD, Rolls,
Fixings,Coffee, Flavored drink plus what ever
anyone brings for the pot luck.
Rides in the area;
7/26-Canton to Carthage. Meet at 8 AM at McDonald's in Jay
8/1-Turner Night Ride. Meet at McDonald's in Jay at 3 PM. Bring money as they will go to a place to eat.
8/9- Weekend away- Contact the Canton Club for more information
8/15-Newport to Dover.Meet at Dunkin Dounts (accross from Walmart) at 7 AM
8/22-Carthage Fun Saturday Parade-Red Neck Parade All are welcome. Line up 9:30 Am from Center of Town
8/29-South China. Meet at McDonald's in Jay at 8 AM
9/12 The Corn Field Ride For Make a Wish foundation in Cambridge
9/19 Over night at Jackman -Call Dan Mitchell for more info 207-562-8873
9/26-11th Annual ATV Toy Ride for Tot's Ride-Western Maine ATV Club has more info-All stay locally.
10/10 Fall foliage ride and cook out. Please contact Dan Mitchell for more information 207-562-8873
Still have T-Shirts, Ceramic Coffee Mugs for Sale
The Donation Bottle Box is out and ready for Donations! Have had allot of people kindly donate their Bottles to our Non Profit ATV Club! Thank You !!!!
If you would like Maps or Applications for Either the Webb River Valley ATV Club of Carthage or the River Valley Riders ATV Club You can email smhm@localnet.com or Call 207-562-7713-I will get them right out to you. I am also the Secretary for the River Valley Riders ATV Club now. Please state which club map and application you want. Thank You Sheila Gordon
Places to stay in Dixfield, Me are
Bear-ly Inn 207-562-7700, website www.bearlyinn.com ,
In Weld , Me the Webb Lake Inn and Bakery 207-585-2479.
Camping is : Mountain View Campground in Dixfield 207-562-8285 which is the only place right next to the ATV trail and also is the Park N Ride for Dixfield- Please Park by the sign . Blue Moose General Store and Camp Ground in Carthage 207-562-4908
In Wilton, Me , The Wilson Lake Inn is another place for people to stay. Located just off Rt 2 with a variety of 30 guest rooms , studios and two bedroom suites. You can check their website for more information www.wilsonlakeinn.com .
Want to say Thank You to those people that Volunteer their time for the Club as with out Volunteers their would be no clubs or trails. Thank You So Very Much!
Respectfully Submitted
Ride Safe, Tread Lightly, Respect land Owners and Others!
Sheila Gordon Secretary/Treasurer of the Webb River Valley ATV Club of Carthage, Me