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Moncton North Development Posted on 10 Apr 2008 The following letter is the response to the Concerned Permit Holders in the area from the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs to the motion passed by the Board of Directors of the South Eastern New Brunswick Snowmobilers Association Inc. at their February Board meeting. It is being posted here for the information of the membership and the general public. April 3, 2008 The Concerned Permit Holders of Moncton North C/o Mr. Dave Garland Garland Colors ‘n More 164 Collishaw Street Moncton, NB E1C 9R3 To: The Concerned Permit Holders of Moncton North Re: Grooming / Maintaining NBFSC Provincial Trail #34, North of the Peticodiac River, 2009 As a result of the realignment of snowmobile trail responsibilities in the region identified as “north of the Peticodiac River” the NBFSC Board of Directors is considering two options for the 2008-2009 season. Therefore the first purpose of this letter is to outline the NBFSC Director’s decisions (two motions) made at their winter, March 15th Board of Directors meeting. The second purpose is to ask you to consider the second of the two options and respond if you have an interest in the concept proposed. The NBFSC has prepared three letters. The first letter is addressed to the SENBSA, Member Club #20 of the NBFSC. The second letter is addressed to the Snowmobile Club St. Antoine, Member Club #15. This is the third letter, being sent to your attention. Our Zone 8 and Zone 6 Directors have identified you as potentially “representing the concerned Trail Permit holders of Moncton North”. Our Board’s question is, is there a group who may have interest in making application to the NBFSC to form a new Snowmobile Club in the region identified as “north of the Peticodiac River”? The NBFSC’s Board’s priority is NBFSC Trail #34; this link must be secured in 2009 to enable snowmobilers to enter and exit Zone 8 by means of a NBFSC trail. Currently NBFSC #34 is the only snowmobile trail, which links Zone 8 with rest of the province, NBFSC Zones 1 through 7. Thus the balance of this letter and the separate, however similar letters to the parties outlined, will explain the two viable options that the NBFSC understand we have. 1. Option One: Our St. Antoine SC accept to maintain and groom the historical NBFSC Provincial Trail #34 from the north side (bank) of the Peticodiac River to the McLaughlin Road, north of Magnetic Hill, Moncton. 2. Option Two: The NBFSC Board of Directors will consider accepting and approving the formation of a new NBFSC Member Club. The primary and first priority of a new member club would be the maintenance and grooming of a trail connection from the north side of the Peticodiac River to the Provincial Trail system maintained and groomed by our member club #15, St. Antoine SC. There are two additional points to be understood in finding a long-term solution to this issue It is understood that both current member clubs are going to continue to maintain and groom their historical sections of NBFSC Provincial Trail #34. SENBSA will continue to maintain and groom #34 to the south bank of the Peticodiac River and St. Antoine will continue to maintain and groom #34 north of the McLaughlin Road. Second point, SENBSA (club) expect to lose trail permit sales from their decision to not groom north of the Peticodiac River in 2009. Therefore while there can be no guarantees it is expected that snowmobilers in the region effected may purchase their future trail permits from the next available option, either the St. Antoine SC or a new Federation Member Club. Any questions you have regarding the Board of Directors proposed option to form a new member club may be directed to myself at ross@nb.aibn.com or 506-447-1258. You may also contact our President, Mr. Leon Bourque at leonb@nb.sympatico.ca . Yours Truly, Ross Antworth, General Manager, NBFSC, A Volunteer Organization Cc: NBFSC Board of Directors Cc: Mr. Marc Bourque, President, St. Antoine SC. Cc: Mr. Jim Coates, President, SENBSA     King Pics Posted on 03 Apr 2008 Photos By Kevin Scarlett     King of the Mountain : a Success Once More Posted on 02 Apr 2008 The 9th running of the King of the Mountain can be described as the best yet. Sunny skies and great temperatures greeted racers and fans alike this past Saturday, as over 200 entries and over 1000 spectators took in the spectacle at Poley Mountain. Event Chairman Earl Doucette has heard nothing but great comments and it seems fun was had by all. The excellent conditions included the trails leading to Poley and many fans were able to snowmobile to the Mountain from all over the Highlands. The snow was very hard packed, so the hill seemed to stay in great condition most of the day. The running order was reversed this year, starting with the 900 + class and working down to the 500 cc class. The King of the Mountain (Open) class was run earlier and was over by 5:30PM. The winner of the King of the Mountain class which is 100% payback, picked up $530.00 this year, as there was over fifty entries in this class. Riders came from all three Maritime Provinces as well as the state of Maine. Race results are as follows: King of the Mountain - Jean Fabien Arsenault-Balmoral NB. 2nd Craig Rogers - Truro, NS 3rd Donald Richards-PEI 900 Class - 1st- Fred Pellitier-Dundee NB, 2nd-Adrien Dobson-Westchester NS, 3rd-Herve Auclair-Dieppe, NB. 800 Class - 1st-Fred Pellitier-Dundee NB, 2nd Jean Fabien Arsenault-Balmoral NB, 3rd-Donald Richards-PEI. 700 Class - 1st JeanFabien Arsenault-Balmoral NB, 2nd Donald Richards-PEI, 3rd Craig Rogers Truro NS. 600 Class - 1st-Fred Pellitier-Dundee NB, 2nd Mat Simmonson-Centreville NB 3rd Dirk McCrum- Maine USA . 500 Class - 1st Mat Siminson-Centreville NB, 2nd Mike Simonson Centreville NB 3rd Jon Kennedy Saint John NB. Queen of the Mountain - 1st Mallory Mailette-Saint John NB, 2nd Melissa Mailette Saint John NB, 3rd Chelsey Thompson Saint John NB. A big thanks to the committee, the racers, and the fans for another great event!     Midnight poker Run - Rescheduled - Be There !! Posted on 11 Mar 2008 The 2008 edition of the Midnight Poker Run has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday March 22nd. Things start to warm up around 8 PM. Event Chair Kim Hoar has reset the plans (after the freezing rain postponement) so we can all attend the festivities by snowmobile if we choose. Included in your evening will be another Amatuer Night which is always great entertainment. Also expect a BBQ and Wing Night specials. The Bonfire is also another tradition at this event as well as possibly some straight line sledding on a nearby haulroad.... For more info contact Kim at 734-2021     March 1 - On the Mountain Posted on 02 Mar 2008 Thanks to all those who made the day at the Clubhouse another great success. There was a good turnout for all the days activities which included a breakfast / brunch, the March monthly meeting, and a steak dinner at supper time. And people turned out in spite of the forecast major storm tormenting us all day and really going strong by evening. March did arrive like a Lion! Thanks to all who participated and don't forget the Midnight Poker Run scheduled for this coming Saturday.     On the Mountain - March 1/08 Posted on 18 Feb 2008 We are planning for a repeat of last years success... The best day of sledding on Caledonia Mountain last year was our March 10 combination of events and participants. On March 1 we have scheduled our monthly March meeting at 12 Noon. There is a promise from President Jim to keep it brief but informative so please feel free to attend. Preceding the meeting is a Breakfast / Brunch available from 8:30 till 11:30 AM. A little champagne with your eggs??? A fun Fundraising chance at a winning Poker hand is also part of the plan. And to top it off before you leave the mountain to head home there is a Hot Hot deal on a steak dinner. Oh yes don't forget that you get to fill in the blanks in this schedule riding the trails around the Clubhouse. Plan to spend the day - March 1 - on top of the snowmobile world. See you there.     The Winners List Posted on 24 Dec 2007 Winners List Giant Cash Draw - Nov 30, 2007 THANK YOU to all who purchased Cash Draw tickets and attended the Draw and Anniversary Dance at the Coverdale Rec Centre on Nov 30 / 07. The turnout and support was the largest in years. Shirley Albert provided excellent music. Again, THANK YOU ALL. It is the support of people like you that lets us groom our extensive trail system in South Eastern New Brunswick. President Jim $20,000.00 Winner Ticket # 0301 Seller: Don McCabe BOB CORMIER $5,000.00 Winner Ticket # 0133 Seller: Darrel Coates GUY WOOD $1,000.00 Winner Ticket # 1739 Seller: Mac Dunfield TREVOR WILLIAMSON $500.00 Winner Ticket # 0673 Seller: Bruce Nowlan Danny Chapman $200.00 Winner Ticket # 0486 Seller: Charles Van Egmond Craig Fenton, Charles Van Egmond $200.00 Winner Ticket # 1718 Seller: Kim Hoar Raymond Milton, Kim Hoar $200.00 Winner Ticket # 2017 Seller: Yvette Wright Earle Wright, Bob Cooke, Raymond Milton, Kevin McCullum, Trent Corney, Terry Keiver, Eric Wilson, Leonard & Ron, Steven Lewis, Steve Milburn $200.00 Winner Ticket # 0623 Seller: James Ritchie Brent Colpitts $200.00 Winner Ticket # 1589 Seller: Travis Smith Frank L Steeves Ltd , Robert Smith, Travis Smith, Dennis Colwell, Ron Crawford     Clubhouse Reno Posted on 13 Dec 2007 The Club has worked hard to provide a comfortable home away from home for members and their guests to use when snowmobiling in beautiful Albert County. On your next trip by make sure you check out the upgraded washroom facilities. Don McCabe led a team of members and friends and did a complete renovation of the washrooms that includes new floor, ceramic tile, fixtures, paint and trim. Looks great! Thanks to everyone who contributed.     Clubhouse Kitchen Posted on 13 Dec 2007 We have snow and groomed trails. The Clubhouse is the place to base your sledding from this weekend and the Kitchen is OPEN! Friday 2 till 8 Saturday 11 till 7 Sunday 11 till 6     The Crooked Creek Story Posted on 10 Sep 2007 Bridge Closed - Permanently. The last three seasons have been marked by a significant problem at the Crooked Creek Bridge on the Canada Hill Trail #28. This bridge was originally donated to the snowmobile club by members and friends of our organization. The bridge is in need of maintenance and repair and in order to do it the club requires permission from the landowner and from the various Provincial bureaucrats that from time to time we must deal with. Further - many provincial departments want to deal with only the Federation staff in Woodstock which is another level of complcation. After more than two years of not getting permission from the Province of NB ...the landowner has made his decision. We no longer have access to the site on his privatre land. Bridge Closed - Permanently. The Board of Directors of SENBSA respectfully request that ALL our members and friends immediately abandon this part of the trail system and respect the landowners decision and his rights. Bridge Closed - Permanently.     King Pictures Posted on 04 Apr 2007 Here is the url to some excellent pictures of the action from the 2007 King of the Mountain: http://gdphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/2664045#23140979434     Fred Pellitier - 2007 King of the Mountain Posted on 02 Apr 2007 It was a great (albeit long) day on Poley Mountain! The 2007 edition of the King of the Mountain event saw total of 232 entries on this beautiful sunny day. A crowd of almost 1000 fans watched close racing in all classes. Fred Pellitier of Northern New Brunswick was the big winner as he rode his F-7 Arctic Cat to wins in the 700, 800, 900, and open - "King of the Mountain". Along with the biggest trophy of the day Fred picked up $530.00 for his win in the open class. Results were as follows: 500 class: Robert Allain, Charlie Smith, Trevor Bezanson 600 class: Charlie Smith, Mike Simonson, Jamie Hardy 700 class: Fred Pellitier, Greg Hannon, Matt Simonson 800 class: Fred Pellitier, Craig Duncan, Clifford Chiasson 900 class: Fred Pellitier, Alan Russell, Leonard Jewers Open class: King of the Mountain: Fred Pellitier, Mat Simonson, Art MacNeil Queen of the Mountain: Melissa Mallette, Mallory Mallette, Kelsey Weston It should be noted that as the track got rougher, the motocross riders came to the front, as all the class winners (except for the ladies class) are regular motocross riders. As well and the Simonson brothers from Centerville NB (Team Redneck Racing) are regulars on the Atlantic Region Motocross Circuit. Thanks to all who participated in all the various roles for this very successful day. Earl Doucette Event Chairman     Kent Hills Wind Farm Posted on 27 Feb 2007 We are soon going to have a new neighbour on the 'Mountain' .... TransAlta Wind and NBPower are in the startup phase of a large Windmill electricity generation project which will be situated smack dab in the middle of our trail system. The Club and TransAlta have done a lot of research and have worked out some solutions to the areas where we might have conflicts between trails and access roads. The public meeting Feb 28 provided a good oportunity for everyone to meet and see what the project was about and the Club has met twice with senior TransAlta Representatives. Their website provides a good look at the project known as the Kent Hills Wind Farm. Have a look at: < http://www.transaltawind.com./ >

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