DCNR Youth Certification Training - May 14, 2016

Provided by Carns Equipment and Snow Shoe Rails to Trails

8 through 15 years of age

When: May 14, 2016, starting at 9am and will last 4 to 5 hrs.

Where: Carns Equipment Company, LLC
14357 Clearfield Shawville Highway
Clearfield, Pa. 16830

Parents must pre-register their children by contacting Kurt Climie or Justin Carns at 814-765-5684
Child must have their own atv(no utvs or side by sides)helments, gloves, long sleeve shirts and pants(no shorts) and leather shoes.

There will be a maximum of 12 students accepted for this class.

A meal will be provided by Carns Equipment & Snow Shoe Rails to Trails the day of the training.

The training is free and donated by Snow Shoe Rails to Trails DCNR Instructors.

After the students complete and pass this training, they will receive a temporary certificate that permits them to operate an atv on DCNR state Trails and Snow Shoe Rails to Trails as long as they are with their parents or guardians.

New Corporate Signs Installed

Jon Bartley hanging corporate signs from Rider Insurance at Gillentown & Black Bear Trailheads on December 13, 2015.

2016 SSRT Membership Renewals

Members should have received a 2016 Membership Renewal Form with their newsletter recently.

Please fill out a new application with any updates and send to Snow Shoe Rails to Trails, P.O. Box 314, Clarence, PA 16829.

Remember to attach a copy of your insurance and registration information to your application. State recipocating with PA must also present a copy of their state's registration and insurance information. The membership year runs from January to December each year.

Motorized Users - Membership will be $20.00 per each motorized unit -" No family discount".

Download 2016 Membership Form here: http://www.ssrt.org/2016MembershipForm.doc

You can now get memberships during normal store hours at several of our local corporate sponsors. You will need to provide them a copy of your registration and insurance information to receive a membership sticker. You will be charged a handling fee to receive your membership sticker on the spot. They are:

• 2-3-4 Motor Sports - Wingate
• Alan Anderson Insurance - Milesburg
• Amy Burd - Notary Public - Bellefonte
• Best Line Powersports - Route 322 (Centre Hall Location)
• Carns Equipment - Clearfield
• Casanova Nostalgia - Munson
• Dotterer Equipment Inc. - Mill Hall
• Hall's True Value Hardware - Snow Shoe
• Hidden Comfort Camo & Seating - Philipsburg
• Island Park Jewelers - Mifflinburg, PA
• Jack's Snack Shack - Yarnell Road
• Jim Verost's Used Cars - Philipsburg
• Log Cabin Motors, Inc. - Bellefonte
• Newman's Sandwich Shop (Formerly Ludwig's) - Clarence
• Raymond's Tire Distributor, Inc. - Pleasant Gap
• Shed World, Inc./EZGO Golf Carts/Bad Boy UTVS - Philipsburg, Pa.
• Snow Shoe Sandwich Shop - Show Shoe
• Steve Seltzer Powersports - Altoona
• Truck Stuff And More - Bellefonte
• Williamsport Honda - Williamsport

Elk Ride 2015 at Benezette

Forty plus members of the SSRT met at Newman's Sandwich Shop for breakfast on Saturday, November 7. The meals were prepared and served quickly and they were great. We then drove to Benezette to meet up with CMATVA members to join in on their Elk Ride-everyone contributed two unwrapped toys for the toy drive. We toured roads to see Elk and then ate a meal at the Benezette Restaurant. We all toured the winery and most bought gifts and wines. We got to see a successful hunter with a skinned Elk and at the end of the day we spotted two Eagles sitting in a tree. A great way to get out and ride atvs with your friends, socialize and enjoy the day. Just an awesome time!!

View photos from this ride, click here.

2016 Work Detail Schedule

Saturday, April 2 - Gillentown Trailhead
Report time 9am - Tools, equipment needed - pull behind atv carts, saws, pruners, laupers

Saturday, April 9 - Gillentown Trailhead
Report time 9am - Tools, equipment needed - pull behind atv carts, saws, pruners, laupers

Saturday, April 23 - Black Bear Trailhead
Report time 9am - Tools, equipment needed - pull behind atv carts, saws, pruners, laupers

Bloody Skillet Work Details - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 16. 17. 18
Report to Gillentown Trailhead at 8am for these work details. Then, we will travel to northern most parking lot on DeHaas Road to meet DCNR, Bob Fitterling.

Tools, Equipment needed - atv carts, pruners, laupers, power saws.

The SSRT will be providing lunch & beverages for these work details.
Please notify Larry Mayes (814-387-6518 or ssrta1@gmail.com) in advance so he can have appropriate amount of food & beverages.

2016 Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Events

Mark your calendars for our 2016 events!

January 9 - 13th Annual Best Line Powersports/SSRTA Winter Dinner Ride & CMATVA Dice Run

Meal will be served at Moshannon Community Center starting at 11:30am through 3pm or until all food is gone. Registration for Dice Run is 9am. We will be accepting application for membership at the Moshannon Community Center and selling clothing too.

April 30 - 1st Annual Steve Seltzer Powersports/SSRTA Spaghetti Dinner Ride and CMATVA Dice Run.

All you can eat spaghetti dinner at the Moshannon Community Center starting at 11:30am until 3pm or all food is gone. Registeration for Dice Run is 9am. We will be accepting applications for membership and selling clothing too.

June 18 - New Event: Sell & Swap at Gillentown Trailhead-starting at 9am

Members can pay $5.00 to set up a canopy to sell whatever you have laying around in that basement or garage. Old atvs & parts, truck & camper parts. This is your time to get rid of them and make a little money. Remember, one persons junk is another persons treasure.  SSRTA will divide the parking lot up into sections for members & corporate sponsors.SSRTA will sell applications for membership, clothing, and food such as burgers, dogs & fries. Members atving this day will be directed to the overflow areas.  

July 23 - 14th Annual Best Line Powersports/SSRTA Chicken BBQ

Arrive as you please & return aound 11:30am to Gillentown Trailhead for a wonderful meal of BBQ Chicken. SSRTA applications for membership, clothing will be on sale too.

September 17 - 4th Annual Carns Equipment/SSRTA Pig Roast

Ride as you please & return around 11:30am to Gillentown Trailhead for Roasted Pig & many side dishes too. We will be accepting applications for membership and sell clothing.

2016 Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 12 – West Branch Dairy Diner
Wednesday, February 10 – Snow Shoe Sandwich Shop
Wednesday, March 9 – Casanova Nostalgia
Wednesday, April 13 – Brothers Pizza (Wingate)
Tuesday, May 10 – Key Largo (Kylertown)
Wednesday, June 8 – Newmans Sandwich Shop
Tuesday, July 12 – West Branch Dairy Diner
Wednesday, August 10 – Snow Shoe Sandwich Shop
Wednesday, September 14 – Casanova Nostalgia
Wednesday, October 12 – Brothers Pizza (Wingate)
Tuesday, November 8 – Key Largo (Kylertown)
Wednesday, December 14 – Newman’s Sandwich Shop

All meetings start at 7pm. However, we invite everyone attending to arrive early around 6pm to eat a meal together & support our corporate sponsors.

New SSRT Corporate Sponsor

Brothers Pizza (Wingate)
783 S. Eagle Valley Road
Bellefonte, Pa. 16823

Ph: 814-355-4562
Web site: www.brotherspizzaandpastastatecollege.com
Face Book: Brothers Pizza Wingate
Eat in-take out-deliveries

Trail Maintenance

The SSRT spent yesterday digging out & removing ten, 42 inch metal post that appear on the trail from Gorton Crossing to Peale Tunnel. We filled in a few holes there too. Happy trails!!!

New Corporate Sponsors

New SSRT Corporate Sponsors

Key Largo Restaurant

114 Kylertown-Drifting Hwy

Morrisdale, Pa. 16858

Ph: 814-345-5567

Try our delicious Fish or many other great selections

Global Preventive Sloutions, LLC(Robert Davido)

66 Waverly Avenue

Lancaster, Pa. 17601

Ph: 717-587-8599

Email: Robert@globalpreventivesolutions.com

LiquiTube-Tire Sealant

DCNR Youth Certification Training and the SSRT Raffle

A few pictures from the DCNR Youth Certification Training and the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Raffle. Meal provided by SSRT & Best Line Powerports. One of the largest crowds ever at any of the raffles. We want to thank you all for your support!

SSRT & Bestline provided DCNR Youth Certification Training. The trainers were George Holt, Bob Biggans & Marty Wagner. We want to thank them as well as Rockrock Forest Ranger, Ed Kitchen. They did an excellent job of instructing the trainees while having a lot of fun too.

 

View photos from this event, click here.

2015 Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Raffle Winners

35.Robert W. Holmes – Huntingdon, Pa. – 5’by8’ ATV Cart - Tracker Built Trailers & SSRT

34.Paul Clark – Mill Hall, Pa. - $50.00 G. C. - Best Line Powersports

33. Joshua R. Linn – Sunbury, Pa.-$25.00 G.C.- Kepharts Hardware & $50.00 G.C.- Track N. Trail

32. Lori Hoffman – Clarence, Pa. - $50.00 Cash - Central Mt. ATVA & $25.00 G.C. - Steve Seltzer Powersports

31. Connie Long – Grassflat, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. to Sheetz - Williamson Insurance

30. Kevin Ray – Forkson Twp. Pa. - $50.00 Cash – Central Penn Rig Services & $50.00 Cash from Beth & Mark Watson.

29. George Sankey – Osceola Mills, Pa. - $50.00 G. C. - Vaux Electronics or Rockin V Signs

28. Jeanette Morrison – Boalsburg, Pa. $50.00 G. C. – Steve Seltzer Powersports & $25.00 G.C. - Genna Beer Distributor.

27. Grace Mayes – Snow Shoe, Pa. – 3’by5’ Wildlife Matt- Certified Carpets

26. Howard Goodman – Blandburg, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. to Sheetz – Alan Anderson Insurance

25. Jerry Hanley – Beech Creek, Pa. - $100.00 Cash – Raymonds Tire.

24. Glenn McAulay- Howard, Pa. - $25.00 G.C. Kephart Hardware & $25.00 G.C. West Branch Dairy Diner

23. Kyle Wolfe – Harrisburg, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. -234 Motorsports

22. Donald Murray – Waynesboro, Pa. - $50.00 Cash – Eileen & Terry Long

21. Ed Drapcho 3rd – Clarence, Pa. - $25.00 G.C. – Steve Seltzer Powersports & $25.00 Cash -

Seprish Recycling

20. Eric Brooks – Centre Hall, Pa. - $250.00 Cash – Restek.

19. Kelly L. Owens – Bellefonte, Pa. $50.00 G.C. – Track N Trail

18. Ed Gummo – Howard, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. – Dotterer Equipment

17. Pat McGovern – Bellefonte, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. – Hall’s Market

16. Zachery Miller – Lititz, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. – Best Line Powersports

15. Duane & Linda Cutlip – Milroy, Pa.- ATV Winch – Truck Stuff & More

14. Jim Whet – Etters, Pa. - $25.00 G.C. - West Branch Dairy Diner & $25.00 G.C. Genna Beer Distributor

13. Regina Bowers – Julian, Pa. - $50.00 G.C.- Mt. Top True Value Hardware

12. Amy Burd – Bellefonte, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. – Carns Equipment

11. Jeanette Gribble – Boiling Springs, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. Sheetz- Williamson Insurance

10. Nancy Dunlap – Lock Haven, Pa. - $199.00 Full Vehicle Detail – Joel Confer Toyota/Scion

9. Thomas Jones – Ginter, Pa. - $25.00 G.C. – Steve Seltzer Powersports & $25.00 Cash- Jack’s Snack Shack

8. Denny Seward – Bellefonte, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. – Best Line Powersports

7. Clifford Chambers – Clarence, Pa. - $50.00 G.C. – Dotterer Equipment

6. Mark Gephart – Bellefonte, Pa. - $75.00 Cash – Peg & Eric Brooks

5. Eugene Preslovich – Snow Shoe, Pa. - $199.00 Full Vehicle Detail – Joel Confer Ford

4. Luanna Dudish – Snow Shoe, Pa.- $100.00 Cash – Safety Today & Tomorrow, Bob Biggans

3. Dale L. Thumma – Carlisle, Pa. - $100.00 Cash – Jim Verost Used Cars

2. Curt Yohey – Benton, Pa.- $250.00 Cash – Restek

1. Clint Barnyak – Karthaus, Pa. – Polaris 570 Razor – Best Line Powersports & SSRTA

Peg Brooks – Centre Hall, Pa. won the quilt made by Mary Jane Peters

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails, Best Line Powersports & Robert Davido of LiquiTube provided a number of items for door prizes at the 2015 Raffle. You needed to be present to win the door prizes which were many.

We also want to thank Bryan Sampsel(Candidate for Centre County Sheriff)that donated two Penn State Football Tickets to the Illinois Football Game that will be held on October 31, 2015. Coral Jones of Ginter, Pa. was the winner of these tickets.

Thank you Bryan for donating the tickets.

Pavilion Gate at Gillentown Trailhead

Roy Brooks Welding installed the Pavilion Gate at Gillentown Trailhead yesterday, 10-15-15. Roy, Karen & Mike did a nice job installing gate post about a week ago and now the gate. The next warm day we will try to get it painted. The dogs enjoyed the day at Snow Shoe too.

 

View photos from this project, click here.

Update on Kato Bridge Replacement Project: 10-15-15

George Haynes, Snow Shoe Township Supervisor is working closely with the contractor installing the bridge. Roy Brooks Welding spent some time there today welding galvanized bridge plates to the base. Things are progressing nicely.

Union Gas Line is also responsible for grading, rolling and stoning Kato Road. The roads are the best they have been for some time.

 

View photos from this project, click here.

Ryan Tressler Fundraiser

On October 11, 2015, Jodie & Charle Gheen held a fundraiser for their Nephew Ryan Tressler at the Moshannon Community Center. Ryan was injured in an atv accident. Ryan was on hand and participated in the event. It was great to see him in such high spirits and we all wished him well. It was great to see the amount of people that supported the event throughout the afternoon. Here are a few pictures from the fundraiser.

View photos from this event, click here.

The Kato Bridge Replacement Project is underway.

Pictures taken Sunday, October 11, 2015 of bridge beams at site. The bridge is expected to be completed in two to three weeks.

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails wants to thank The Snow Shoe Township Supervisors, Rodney Preslovich, John Yecina and George Haynes for their continued support of the trail and to move ahead with the bridge project. All three of them realize the positive economic impact the trail has on businesses of the area and the importance of this bridge.

We also want to thank all three Centre County Commissioners for their support and monies provided to the township towards this bridge replacement. Thank you Steve Dershem, Michael Pipe and Chris Excharos.

We want to thank all of the SSRT members for your patience during the gas line installation on the Kato Road. You patience has allowed them to complete the installation with minimal issues. Now, some of the monies from the gas line project will be devoted to the bridge replacement. Also, we would like to thank them for the nice job done grading and stoning the road in the section where the gas line was installed. Thank you Union Pipeline.
SSRT Executive Officers & Board of Directors

View photos, click here.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Recognizes Eagle Scout Project

The organization met on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the Yarnell Community Center to recognize Tom Dupler for completing the Mile Marker Project on the SSRT. Tom, and most of the helpers were in attendance.

The event started off with a prayer by Pastor Doug Mellott, the Pledge Of Allegiance to the Flag and then we all enjoyed eating some pizza. We shared a powerpoint presentation of the entire project. Eric Brooks presented Tom a Plaque thanking him for completing the project and Trilby Mayes presented Tom and all the people that helped out with the project a SSRT t-shirt. The event concluded with everyone sharing in on some cake & ice cream.

We want to thank Joe(Wingate Brothers Pizza)for donating the pizzas and Sunset Trophies of Pleasant Gap)Tom Donahey for donating the plaque. We also want to thank Brad Holdren for bringing the project to the SSRT attention and Jack Miller for coordinating a lot of the activities for the project. What a great way to top off a wonderful project!!!

SSRT Executive Officers 

 

See photos from this event, click here.

Special Recognition Meeting

The SSRT will have a special recognition meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 6pmat the Yarnell Community Center. This meeting is to recognizes and thank Tom Dupler of the Milesburg Boy Scouts. Tom took on a mile marker project on the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails so he could earn his Eagle Scout. Tom and his friends finished the project from mile post 46 in Clarence to mile marker 65 near Winburne.

There will be pizza, cake & ice cream, soda & water for the event. Then a power point presentation about the project and a special plaque that is going to be presented to Tom. All people that were involved in the project will be presented a SSRT t-shirt by Trilby Mayes - President of SSRT.

If you are in the neighborhood stop by and thank Tom & his crew for their efforts.
SSRT Executive Officers

Day of Caring - Bald Eagle Area 7th Grade Students

Bald Eagle Area 7th grade students spent a few hours on the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails today. Mr. Jared Moore attended and helped too. They met Jack Miller & Larry Mayes and then started their community service. They sanded and painted two gates, shoveled and swept 5 concrete pads at gates, cleaned the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Memorial Kiosk. Jim Cramer delivered and picked up the helpers. Snow Shoe Rails to Trails wants to thank the children of Bald Eagle Area for their help. Jack Miller provided all of them with a SSRT ink pen.

View photos from this event, click here.

FOR SALE: 2013 Polaris Sportsman 550

2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS
The machine is like new and only has 40 hours on it. Asking $5,500
Aaron Bitner - call or text 717-513-9970

For Sale: ATV Storage Box

Members,

Terry Donahey is selling a cabelas storage box for an atv. He mounted it on his atv but never used it. He is selling it because he purchased a smaller unit for his atv.

Terry paid $149.00 for the unit but is asking $75.00. If interested, please contact him directly at:

Ph: 814 359 3368 or email: tld607@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Fundraiser For Ryan

Ryan is a 24 year old young man that was in a tragic ATV accident on May 3rd due to mechanical problems with his four wheeler. This caused Ryan to be life flighted to two separate hospitals for treatment and major surgery. This accident has left him paralyzed from the waist down. He is home now and is currently receiving therapy three days a week along with many doctors appointments. Ryan's family and friends are holding a fundraiser to help him with his every day expenses and medical supplies he needs on a daily basis. Please plan to attend.

Carns Equipments/SSRT 3rd Annual Pig Roast

Chris, Kyle & Jim Vangor got ready Friday evening to cook the pigs for Saturday's event. That involved Chris's secret recipes for the BBQ sauces and the special rub applied inside the hogs. He also made great stuffing as well. Jim & Kyle attended to the cooking all night long.

Eric Brooks & Larry Mayes made their annual ride to Mark's Meat's in Lamar to pick up the hogs for the pig roast.

The Centre County Probation Office(Diane Bierly) provided people for preparation and the event. The SSRT also utilizes volunteers and the probation office to clean trash along approximately 4 miles of State & Snow Shoe Township roads prior to the event. Eleven bags of trash was collected that day.

Geoff Carns arrived with two loads of atvs & utvs to display. He sent Dave back to Clearfield to get a few additional units as well. Numerous people took a couple of the demos for rides, 900 & 1000 razors. A lot of people showed interest in the various units.

The SSRT would like to wish Tom & his new bride the best in their new marriage. You see Tom usually cames down from Carns for this event, but just happen to schedule his wedding on this day. Steve, Justin & Kurt were all involved in the wedding too. We at the SSRT hope the wedding was the best day ever for the newly wed couple.

We want to thank Bryan Sampsel and his family for taking time out of their busy schedule to attend and support the event. Bryan is also running for Centre County Sheriff.

This event was a big success as the parking lot was full and the overflow parking areas were utilized too.

We want to thank all the volunteers for helping at this event. Your dedication & leadership is appreciated and is why the SSRT is so successful. We also want to thank Carns Equipment as this event could not be held without your support. (Members-please support those that support us-stop by and visit them in Clearfield)Last & certainly not least, we want to thank all of you that came and supported the event. Monies made from this event goes directly back into maintaining the trail system. Without you, there would be no trail.
SSRT Executive Officers

View photos from this event, click here.

SSRT Supports Pink Bras for Cure

17 members of the SSRT traveled to Dunmore to atv ride several trails in that area. Mike Guzzi & Bob Nitch were excellent tour guides from Valley ATV Club. We rode 2 state trails, then Northen Wayne and the last day was spent on the Lost Trails. This day was a fundraiser to help find a cure for cancer. We ate at so many fine places but if you are ever in Dunmore, eat at the Loading Dock. The lobster and seafood Bisque was sensational. While atving on Northen Wayne, we stopped at Legends for a nice dinner. Super service -- thanks to Mike Guzzi for arranging time. Also, saw a place that we visited 12 to 14 yrs. ago with Denny Stimer & Geoff Hosband- Lakewood Lodge. We had a wonderful trip and missed a few of our regulars on this ride, the Brooks, Tresslers, Moore's. Maybe next year we can do it again. Thanks to all for the wonderful times and rides. See Bill & Karen Cooke, Jerry
Gruver this weekend for the pig roast and Bob Nitch too. Good luck to Rob & Allison with the soon birth of their son. Nice organized event for a good cause.

View photos from this event, click here.

SSRT Trail Pipe Replacement

If you have ever been out on the SSRT just after a rain and saw the water on the trail near Rock Run Bridge, well, it should not happen now.

On Monday, August 31, a work detail was planned to replace two plugged pipes under the trail near Rock Run Bridge. So, Fred Lingle, Eric Brooks, George Holt, Jack Miller & Larry Mayes made a day of it and replaced both pipes. Jim Schall of Hanson Inc. also supplied the 2rc for around the pipe. George Robb hauled it to the site. Jack Snacks Shack also supplied hoagies and snacks for the crew. A hard work day by the crew but accomplished so much.

Thanks to all for your help!

 

View photos from this project, click here.

TRAIL ALERT

The Snow Shoe Township Supervisors have notified the SSRT of the following: The Gas Company will be installing the gas line through the Kato Creek on Saturday, August 29, 2015. So, the road will be closed at that location all or most of the day Saturday.

Thank you all for your patience.
SSRT Officers

Steve Seltzer Powersports/SSRTA Spaghetti Dinner Ride and CMATVA Dice Run

The Steve Seltzer Powersports/SSRTA Spaghetti Dinner Ride & Steve Seltzer Powersports/CMATVA Dice Run will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
The Spaghetti Dinner will be held at the Moshannon Community Center. We will start serving the meal around 11:30am until all gone or 4pm.

Details of the Dice Run to follows as details are worked out.

Pontoon Boat For Sale

Members,
Bob & Fay Watson have a pontoon boat for sale.
Sweetwater 2186 F-3 Gate 21ft pontoon. Located at Bald Eagle State Park in the marina at Howard. Many extras included. Asking $11,500. If interested, Call 814 383-2151 or email: rwatson@pa.net

Pipe Line Project and Kato Bridge Update

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails has the following update about the Kato Road from Snow Shoe Township Supervisors.

Pipe Line Project
The contractor has advised they are hoping to be completed with the pipe line on the Kato Road by Labor Day Weekend. However, if they are not done with the project, the Kato Road will be Open Friday September 4, 2015 through Monday, September 7
for atv/utv use.

So, those of you wanting access from Gillentown Trailhead to the Bloody Skillet will have access.

Kato Bridge Update
The Kato Bridge is being built and will eventually be delivered to the bridge installation site. The installation of the bridge will be bid separately and estimated to be installed by the first weeks of November 2015.

Thank you all for your patience and cooperation with the Pipe Line & Kato Bridge Projects.
Snow Shoe Rails to Trail Officers

FOR SALE: 1984 Winnebago Chiefton Motorhome

Attention SSRT Members: This could make a nice Motorhome for a family to stay at the Gillentown Trailhead and do some riding on the weekends.
FOR SALE: 1984 Winnebago Chiefton Motorhome
454 engine, automatic, onan generator, sleeps 8 and has shower/tub. Refrigerator, oven, microwave, roof AC and heater all work well. Very clean. Newly inspected. New belts, ready to go. Located in Morrisdale. Asking $3800. Phone 814-777-7436

New SSRT Corporate Sponsor: W. G. Satterlee & Sons, Inc.

Another new SSRT Corporate Sponsor:
W. G. Satterlee & Sons, Inc.
12475 Route 119, Hwy North
Rochester Mills, Pa. 15771

Ph: 1-800-942-2214 - Main Off.
814-765-7540 - Clearfield Off.
814-342-2244 - Philipsburg Off.
Web site: www.satterleefuel.com
Provide all Petroleum Products for Farm, Home & Industry.

New SSRT Corporate Sponsor

Rider Insurance
120 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, N.J. 07081
Ph: 1-800-595-6393
Email: motorcycleinsurance@rider.com
Web site: www.rider.com
Rider offers low cost atv, utv, motorcycle, off-road & scooter insurance.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trail members atv in Colebrook New Hampshire

It was at the 2014 Chicken BBQ that Colleen & Rich Randolph suggested an atv trip to Colebrook New Hampshire. So, the planning began-a weeks stay at the Colebrook Country Club & Hotel. Here we had direct acces to several restaurants, gas stations and stores. Darren & Heather Little, Jesse, and Jennifer Hurley(realtor - 603-340-5511) guided us on a 76 mile tour that included scenic water falls, creeks, woods trails and wind towers and a moose with her baby. We also visited Mettalik Cemetary. (This is where Mettalik atv club got their name.) We saw Dix's Notch and the Balsams. On one of the days, we traveled to Mt. Washington-Motorcycle Ride to the Sky Day. We could see snow on the mountain and it is 6, 288ft above sea level. Next days ride included a visit to Bear Rock atv rentals. Wow, what a selection of atvs, utvs to rent. Self serve gas is available with a credit card along the trail. New Hampshire Govenor Maggie Hassan is building a state wide atv trail system with more than 1000 miles. Atv Clubs are making local connections to this main trail system and helping to maintain it. New Hampshire State Insures the private landowers and atv clubs. If you decide to give New Hampshire a go-you won't be disappointed! Their motto is: "Live Free or Die" which even translates to your own decision whether to wear a helmet or not. Your choice.

View photos from this ride, click here.

Tom Dupler - Scout Project Progress

Tom Dupler of Milesburg took on a project to fabricate and install missing or vandalized Railroad Mile Markers on the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails for his Eagle Scout Project. Tom was on the trail several times, scouting the project, then after fabrication, installing the marker post.  So, yesterday, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, he had the help of Gene & Jon Dupler, John & James McMaster, Brandon Lucas, Blake & Tyson Thomas, Noah Rowland and Jack Miller "Sign Director" of the SSRT. They collectively completed the installation of Railroad Miler Markers from Number 46 at Clarence Gate to Number 65 Near Winburne.

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails want to thank Tom for taking on such a large project and completing this with his crews so he can earn the status of Eagle Scout. His friends and family are to be commended to as they were all such good workers. We also want to thank Jack Miller for coordinating the project from start to finish. A job well done! Thank you all!! 

View more photos from this project, click here.

 

 

SSRT 2015 Raffle

The SSRT Raffle will be held Saturday, October 17th at 2:00PM at Best Line Powersports along General Potter Hwy.

A free meal provided by Best Line Powersports and SSRT will be served starting at noon.

SSRT Raffle tickets are $10 each.

The raffle for the Handmade quilt by Mary Jane Peters will also be held during this event. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

 

 

 

CANCELLED! Labor Day Weekend Moose Dice Run

The 2015 Clarence Moose Dice Run on the SSRTA Held Sunday of Labor Day Weekend Has Been Cancelled.

Rocky Gap, Marienville, Timberline Trails

A group of SSRT members-friends spent a few days riding some of the trails in Marienville. We stayed at The Forest Lodge and enjoyed the company of Frank & Sue. The mud holes were a little deep but didn't keep our group from getting in an having some fun. Amanda Neese did a great job driving the full size Polaris Ranger 900 through the rocky terrain. Some very beautiful sites - Glacier Rocks on the Rocky Gap Trail. Melissa Moore gave us a lesson on how to have warm hot dogs on the exhaust of the razor. Evening was spent around the fire and also one night out at Petina's Restaurant. Sure was a great trip with a bunch of good friends. We all missed Peg Brooks not being able to come along.

 

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13th Annual Best Line Powersports-SSRT Chicken BBQ

The event was held on Saturday, July 18,2015. However, the motor-homes started arriving Wednesday night prior to the event. Fred Lingle helped prepare the parking lot so everyone could park most efficiently. All the overflow parking areas were utilized too. Mike Getz and his youngest daughter CC, Fred Yearick and wife Missy, along with JP and Dave Walker came to represent Best Line Powersports. The chicken was prepared by Chris Vangor family & friends-wow-what great chicken it was!! (Check out Kyle Vangor crashed out in the truck after a long night of cooking.)We want to thank all of our volunteers that helped man the various stations. It takes alot of good volunteers to make an event such as this a success. Of course everyone loved Jack's ice cream and thank you Lyn for the Apple & Cherry Crisp. Thank you all!! It was great to see Amanda McCartney stop by and support the event too. We also gained a new corporate sponsor, Rider Insurance Agency out of New Jersey. We sure enjoyed Kevin's company. Lot's of compliments on the new pavilion-you could enjoy sitting down and eating a meal out of the hot sun. Many more improvements to come. Best Line supports this event and we could not do it without them-THANK YOU!!

 

View photos from this event, click here.

Rockview Correctional Facility Community Work Program

Larry Mayes was contacted by Ron Young, a member of the SSRT and Rockview employee with information about the Rockview Community Work Program. Arrangements were made through Wade Renninger, Forest Manager for Doug Sampsell the Safety Officer to tour the trail site for approval. Tim Capparelle, Correction Labor Foreman also assisted with the tour. Jeff Rockovan, Communicatons Director gave permission for picture taking and article. Over the course of four weeks, the inmates were transported to the trails sites to brush & trim the trail. Dennis Barndt, Chuck Gardner and Tim Capparelle supervised and guided the work crews. They completed approximately 4 miles of trail brushing from Gillentown Trailhead to Clarence and the road to the Moshannon Community Center. The pictures demonstrate how much work was completed by these workers and what a big difference it made for the safety of the trail users. Their energetic work efforts and pleasant attitudes made each day a winner. This program excells and demonstrates good use of resources. Thank You Rockview Correctional Facility!

 

View photos from this event, click here.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Pavilion

It was a year ago that the planning for a new pavilion took place. The shell was installed in October 2014 by John Runkle. Now the concrete floor was just poured and finished by Bob Demko of Houtzdale, Pa. 16651 - Tele- 814-553-2382 if you are looking for someone to finish conrete. Justin Finch and Paul also helped with the project. The 2b stone for the build up in and around the pavilion was provided by Hanson stone. Terry Parks trucking and Dave Tobias Trucking delivered the stone. Thank you all for your help to complete the shell and floor so we can hold our first event in the pavilion - chicken bbq on July 18th. Public welcome!

View photos of the pavilion project, click here.

Best Line Powersports Grand Opening Event

Cruise for Cure - 2015 Photos

CMATVA coordinated the Cruise for Cure event for 2015. The money raised goes towards fighting cancer. A group of balloons were let go in memory of those that passed due to cancer. What a great moment it was for all those of us that have a loved one that had passed fighting this terrible disease. A 60 mile atv ride was held in coordination with DCNR, CMATV and many others. Then, on Sunday, a private landowner also took us on another ride on his property for seveal hours. What a great tour that was too, just Awesome. The CMATVA officers, volunteer staff deserve so much credit for the time to schedule and hold such a great event. Thank you also to the number of vendors that supported the evnet too. So many good people supporting the cause.

View photos from this event, click here.

TRAIL NOTICE 06-03-2015

Snow Shoe Township Supervisors advise that the gas company is working in the middle of the hill on Kato road on the Orviston Side of the creek. There will be many delays and possibly shut downs of the road for hours. The area is very narrow and the gas company is willing to work with us to get through. However, there may be times that it not be possible.

So, please be patient with the gas company as they can shut the road down completely for the length of time to complete the job, if they want too.  We do not want that to happen. They are working with us as an atv organization.

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails is asking it's members to understand the importance of this project and to have patients with the contractor. We need the Kato Bridge once this project is completed.

Thank you,
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Officers

New SSRT Corporate Sponsors

Three new SSRT Corporate Sponsors. Please support them if you get a chance.

Goodies Lawn Care Service - 1679 Colonial Manor Drive, Lancaster, Pa. 17603
Ph: 717-940-6047; Email: beaudyne@comcast.net
For all your lawn care service.

McClung's Handyman Service - 312 Hilldale Road, Pequea, Pa. 17565
Ph: 717-278-6540; Email: beaudyne@comcast.net
For all your home improvements/Investment properties.

Union Pipeline Inc. - 44961 Old Hopedale, Cadiz, Ohio 43907
Ph: 740-942-1121; Email: rich.grasselli@unionpipeline.com
Installation of gas lines.

Kato Road Gas Line Project Update

Dwain Harkins - Master Mechanic for Union Pipeline attended the May monthly SSRTA Meeting. The Union Pipeline joined the SSRT as a corporate sponsor and also provided a donation to the organization too.

Dwain advised that they will be digging ditches & installing gas lines on the Kato Road on both sides of the Kato Bridge. They will be bringing in a large piece of equipment from Texas to help cut through the rock on the Bloody Skillet side of the Kato Bridge.

Dwain advised that the road will be open for atv/utv usuage Memorial Day Weekend.

The gas company will normally be working 6 days a week and would like the project to be completed by the end of August or before.

The SSRT is asking it's members to be patient with the gas company while they are working in this area. Remember, monies from this project is going towards the Kato Bridge Replacement Project for Snow Shoe Township.

So, please do not climb any dirt banks near the contruction sites as there could be ditches on the opposite sides. Also, please do not climb on any equipment. If you see anyone vandalizing construction equipment, we ask for your help to identify them. Contact Dwain Harkins immediately with any information or if you have any questions about the project. His number is: 330-413-4305. Also, please notify the State Police if you see anything suspious in the area.

The SSRT will also be notifying the Centre County Sheriff's Office so they are also aware of this project too.
The Gas Company will have to shut the township road down in various locations where the road is narrow. However, this should be for a short time, hopefully a day or two. They will notify Snow Shoe Township Supervisors if/when the road will be shut down. Then, Snow Shoe Township Supervisors will notify the SSRTA. Then, we will post any notifications of road shut - downs on our web site and face book. So, please check our web site and face book regularly to keep up to date with the project.

Thank you SSRTA Officers.

Bollard Widening

Brooks Welding of Pleasant Gap widen the following gates/bollards to 65 inches on the SSRT. They are both bollards in the Gillentown Trailhead, Route 144 Underpass, Number 10 & Clarence. This will allow wider units to leave the Gillentown Trailhead and travel to Clarence to access Newman's Sandwich Shop or Clarence Moose and to continue to the Bloody Skillet.

These widen bollards will be evaluated for the next year to determine if there is an increase in membership and also if membership follows the Slow Down Area Signs.

If this is successful, the plan is to widen more of the bollards towards Gorton next year. If we do not increase membership and also have people not following the Slow Down Area Signs, then the bollards that were widen this year will be narrowed back to 62 inches next year.

So, it is up to you our membership to ensure people are joining as members and also following the rules of the trail. So, patrol within your ranks to ensure the more of the bollards get widen next year.

SSRT Excutive Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarence Gate Bollard Widened

Brooks Welding widened the bollard width today to 65" on the Clarence Gate Bollard. We will be painting it in the near future. They will be working in the following order to widen Number 10 gate, Route 144 Gate and both gates in the Gillentown Trailhead in the days ahead. Please be patience with them as they are working on the gates as they get free from their other work demands. The SSRT will evaluate this width over the next year and determine if we continue with this project on the rest of the gates/bollards or narrow them up again. A lot of time has been spent planning this project. It was decided to do these gates/bollards first so that people could park and leave from Gillentown Trailhead and travel to eat at Newman's Sandwich Shop, stop by and eat/visit the Clarence Moose and also travel to the Bloody Skillet Trail. So, this project depends on the membership and your respect for the trail neighbors in this area. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. SSRTA Officers

 

 

Trail Notice - Gas Line Project on Kato Road

The Snow Shoe Township Supervisors have notified the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails that gas companies will start the gas line project on Kato Road soon. Expected start date might be May 18,2015 or sooner. Crews are expected to start on each end of the project and work towards each other.  One crew will start  by Gas Line 55 near the Bloody Skillet Connector Trail and the other near the Snow Shoe Mud Race Track. If necessary, at a later date, they may have to start a 3rd crew.

This project is expected to be completed by the end of September 2015.

The gas companies are going to work closely with the Township Supervisors and keep the road open for atv, utv usuage. However, there may be times where the road is narrow and the road may be shut down for a short period of time. However, they will let us know in advance so we can keep the web site updated with new information.

We do know the one section of road on the Bloody Skillet side of the Kato Bridge Crossing is narrow and when they get to this section of road, it may cause some closings.

The contractors are expected to work six days weeks so please be careful & respectful while riding in these work areas.

The township will be receiving money from this project that will be put towards the Kato Bridge Replacement Project. So, we need your help and patience until this project is complete.

We have been promised that the road will be open for this Memorial Day Weekend with no closings.

Please continue to check out the web site & face book for up to date reports. Thank you all in advance for your cooperation.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trail Officers

Steve Seltzer 10th Anniversary Celebration

The SSRT was invited to participate in the Steve Seltzer 10th Anniversary Celebration April 23, 24 & 25. The SSRT had people on site Thursday and will again on Friday. A great time today and everyone there made you feel at home and part of the family. Tamara prepare a great lunch for everyone too.

Soon after arriving a young couple from Ebensburg purchased the first atv. It was a Rubicon-very nice unit. So, they were the first to receive a SSRT Hoodie. Hope they enjoy the new atv and prior to leaving they said that they will be new members shortly. Thank you!

Thank you Steve Seltzer and the team for making us feel part of your team for the day. From parts service to the mechanics, everyone was great. A very nice facility to maintain whatever is purchased.

We also want to thank Bob Harris for stopping by and helping out for a few hours too.

View photos from this event, click here.

Gates on SSRT

The Snow Shoe Rails to trails has 5 gates with bollard width of 61" and 8 gates with bollard width of 62". We have been getting a lot of request to increase the bollard width to 65". A lot of families are now getting 4 seated utvs and need more room to pass through the bollards and support the SSRT and it's businesses.  

Since we are a family oriented trail, we have decided to widen several of the gates. A motion was made and passed at last night's SSRT meeting to hire Brooks Welding of Pleasant Gap to widen several of the bollards and make a gate repair to another. Once the work  is completed, we will evaluate this year  how the wider gates are working with our membership. Then, if the width is a  successful move,  we will look at widening the others next year.  

The gates that will be widen this year is:

Both gates in Gillentown Trailhead

Route 144 Gate

Number 10 Gate

Clarence Gate

The trail will also widen the bollard towards Moshannon Community Center as time & volunteers permit.  

We are waiting to hear from Brooks Welding when the repairs to the gates can be made. So, we will post on our web site and face book when the repairs begin.

Thank you to our family members that have brought this to our attention.

Officers of the SSRTA

 

 

HUGE SAVINGS FOR SSRT MEMBERS!

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New SSRT Corporate Sponsor

New SSRT corporate sponsor:

Jabco Realty Management
722 East Bishop Street
Bellefonte, Pa. 16823

Ph: 814-355-2021
Email: jabcorealty1@aol.com
Web Site: www.jabcorealty.com

Professional Property Management Services

Memorial Bricks

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails has been ask to place a variety of things on Memorial Brick. Till now, we were only able to place the name, birth year and year of passing on Memorial Bricks. This cost is  $125.00.

Now our vendor has the capabilities to do a little more on a double sized brick. So, the cost for this size brick will be $160.00.

This memorial brick was purchased by Randy Hahn for a local Police Officer "Bob Bradley", that passed away recently. The brick will be installed  at the Gillentown Trailhead Memorial whenever the weather warms up and there is no ice in this area. 

DCNR Youth Certification Training

The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails & Best Line Powersports will be providing DCNR Youth Certification Training( Ages 8 - 15) on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The training will be held at 2031 General Potter Hwy. Centre Hall, Pa. 16828.

Training will start at 9am and each participant must provide their own atv, must wear leather shoes or boots, long sleeve shirts and long pants and must have their own  helmets.

You must pre-register your child for this training by contacting Best Line Powersports in Centre Hall at: 814-237-0897. Ask for Chris or JP.  Also, please provide Chris or JP your childs T-shirt size as the SSRT will be providing them a t-shirt at the completion of the training. Sizes are all adult, s,m,l,xl,2xl.

Best Line Powersports & the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails will be providing a free lunch for all participants, parents and any visitors to Best Line Powersports.

New Sign For a Corporate Sponsor

SSRT Corporate sponsors:
Jim Verost Used Cars of Philipsburg, Pa. placed a new sign in front of his business made by Rockin V Signs of Philipsburg.

Plowing Snow At The Gillentown Trailhead

SSRT Corporate Sponsor Cliff Chambers Remodeling of Snow Shoe plowing out Gillentown Trailhead 3-4-15 for the upcoming weekend. If you have camps, homes or businesses that need your snow plowed or something remodeled, give him a call.

In the background, see the Kubota backhoe purchased from Corporate Sponsor Dotterer Equipment used to push back and pile up heavy snow. The trailhead is ready for atvers this weekend!!

Support Our Corporate Sponsors

Support some of our corporate sponsors for our upcoming SSRT Spaghetti Dinner & CMATVA Dice Run sponsored by Williamsport Honda on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Plan ahead and book your stay at Camp Sandstone, Quality Inn of Milesburg or Ride N Rest Cabins. Both cabins have direct access to SSRT.
If you need an ATV to ride to the Spaghettie Dinner, contact Trailhead ATV to rent an atv or utv. Contact information for each corporate sponsor is listed below.

Camp Sandstone – 136 Sandstone Drive, Morrisdale, PA 16858

Phone: 814-577-4345; Email: CampSandstone@gmail.com
Website: http://campsandstone.weebly.com/   www.Facebook.com/CampSandstone
A rustic retreat for those who want to get away and relax! Sleeps 4 guests comfortably. Trail access to the SSRT. Pet friendly. Open year round.

Quality Inn of Milesburg - They are located just off Interstate 80 at exit 158, just one exit east of the Snow Shoe exit. Their address is: 971 North Eagle Valley Road, Milesburg, Pa. 16853. Ph: 814-355-7521. Email: smangene@shanercorp.com http://www.qualitystatecollege.com/
They have 118 rooms with prices starting at $59.00 There is also eating establishments on both sides of the motel within walking distance.

Ride N Rest Cabin - 114 Elm Road, Moshannon, PA 16859; (814) 387-4949; skripek4@gmail.com Direct access to SSRT from cabin.

Trailhead ATV LLC - 1128 W. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe, Pa. 16874
Phone: 814-876-0635; Email: cvangor@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/TrailheadATV
ATV Rentals - By hr. or day - Located across from Gillentown Trailhead

Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday, April 25, 2015, All you can eat for $8.00, Dinner served 11:30 - 4pm or until food runs out.

Dice Run is $200.00 high hand & $200.00 low hand.

Spaghetti Dinner Ride & Dice Run - Saturday, April 25, 2015

 
Saturday, April 25, 2015
2nd Williamsport Honda/SSRTA Annual Spaghetti Dinner Ride
& CMATVA Dice Run

Spaghetti Dinner - All you can eat spaghetti with salad, dessert and beverage for $8.00
Moshannon Community Center
11:30am - Till Gone

Download and print a Spaghetti Dinner flyer, Click here.

Central Mountain ATV Dice Run:
Membership to SSRT is required. Departure time 9:00am from the Gillentown parking lot. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Leroy to lead our group to the different dice roll stations and end up at the Spaghetti dinner. Dice Run Fee is $20.00 which includes your Spaghetti Dinner. The Dice Run is a fund raiser for our club. Rated: Difficult. Please RSVP. sorgen4@comcast.net or call Henry at 570-660-0017.

Support some of our corporate sponsors for our upcoming SSRT Spaghetti Dinner & CMATVA Dice Run sponsored by Williamsport Honda on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Plan ahead and book your stay at Camp Sandstone, Quality Inn of Milesburg or Ride N Rest Cabins. Both cabins have direct access to SSRT.
If you need an ATV to ride to the Spaghettie Dinner, contact Trailhead ATV to rent an atv or utv. Contact information for each corporate sponsor is listed below.

Camp Sandstone – 136 Sandstone Drive, Morrisdale, PA 16858

Phone: 814-577-4345; Email: CampSandstone@gmail.com
Website: http://campsandstone.weebly.com/   www.Facebook.com/CampSandstone
A rustic retreat for those who want to get away and relax! Sleeps 4 guests comfortably. Trail access to the SSRT. Pet friendly. Open year round.

Quality Inn of Milesburg - They are located just off Interstate 80 at exit 158, just one exit east of the Snow Shoe exit. Their address is: 971 North Eagle Valley Road, Milesburg, Pa. 16853. Ph: 814-355-7521. Email: smangene@shanercorp.com http://www.qualitystatecollege.com/
They have 118 rooms with prices starting at $59.00 There is also eating establishments on both sides of the motel within walking distance.

Ride N Rest Cabin - 114 Elm Road, Moshannon, PA 16859; (814) 387-4949; skripek4@gmail.com Direct access to SSRT from cabin.

Trailhead ATV LLC - 1128 W. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe, Pa. 16874
Phone: 814-876-0635; Email: cvangor@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/TrailheadATV
ATV Rentals - By hr. or day - Located across from Gillentown Trailhead

Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday, April 25, 2015, All you can eat for $8.00, Dinner served 11:30 - 4pm or until food runs out.

Dice Run is $200.00 high hand & $200.00 low hand.

 

Send an Email Urging Your Representative to Cosponsor H.R. 999 — The ROV In-Depth Examination Act, or RIDE Act!

Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study about the appropriateness of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) moving forward with its mandatory product standards for recreational off-highway vehicles (side-by-sides). Specifically, this study would determine the technical validity of the CPSC’s proposed lateral stability and vehicle handling requirements; the number of ROV rollovers that would be prevented if the CPSC’s rules were adopted; whether there is a technical basis for the proposed rule to provide information on a point-of-sale hangtag about a vehicle’s rollover resistance on a progressive scale; and the effects on ROVs used by the U.S. military if the CPSC’s rules were adopted.

Take Action by sending an email urging your Representative to cosponsor this common-sense legislation to ensure that there is an adequate study of the impacts of the CPSC’s proposed rules before it is too late.

Background:

On October 29 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 3-2 to move forward on a proposed rule to impose a mandatory product standard for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), commonly referred to as side-by-sides. The CPSC voted to move forward with its industry-wide rule, even though the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) had recently approved a new voluntary standard developed over years of interaction between the industry, the CPSC, and other stakeholders. A voluntary standard is the default approach under the statutes.

Perhaps worse, according to the CPSC staff’s briefing package and testimony, the proposed rule relies heavily on “beliefs” as the staff lacks data demonstrating that the proposed rule will actually achieve what the staff claims. In addition, the proposed rule applies standards developed for on-highway vehicles to off-highway vehicles, without demonstrating that those standards apply in off-highway environments. Given the CPSC’s admitted lack of supporting data and stated need for future testing, the proposed rule ignores the risk of unintended consequences for millions of Americans who enjoy ROVs throughout the country.

The proposed rule, if ultimately approved, would limit the ability of manufacturers to design vehicles to safely provide the level of performance that is expected by ROV enthusiasts, as state, regional and national enthusiast groups recently testified to the CPSC. The industry’s new voluntary standard for ROVs should be permitted the opportunity to prove effective, the same as the voluntary standards that govern almost all other products under the CPSC’s jurisdiction.

Take Action now.

New Corporate Sponsor Signs

Alan Anderson Insurance - New Corporate Sponsor Signs posted  at Gillentown & Black Bear Trailheads.  This corporate sponsor is also handling Snow Shoe Rails to Trails applications and memberships. So, stop by their office in Milesburg and get your new  2015 membership along with your atv insurance.