TRAILS ARE OPEN

A small group of us cleared the northern trail system to Beaver Dam and they are clear. Use caution as there is a lot of standing water that started to freeze and with the colder weather coming it's going to get icy. A big thank you to all the guys and gals that helped with clearing the northern trails.

The wife and I continued on the southern of the system and that has been cleared and open. Again use caution as mentioned above.

What an awesome day of riding it was with a good group of people. Thank you all.

Happy New Year 2024

With today being New Years Eve I would like to start by saying that this past year has been one for the books and we survived. The club faced a Huge challenge this year when our insurance provider decided to cancel the policies of clubs across the nation. With the hard work of the staff and members of the club, we were able to keep the doors open, so many others weren't so fortunate.

Trail work has begun and will continue into 2024 so we ask that everyone be patient. The southern trail that runs behind the Old Grist Mill has been trimmed and smoothed out with some bull dozer work. Thanks to those who put the extra time in to make this ride better, your work has not gone un-noticed. The club is looking into purchasing a piece of equipment that will help in trail maintenance moving forward in 2024 and the years to come.

It's been since October 1, 2023 since any members have been on the trail system due to hunting season. Well, that all changes in just 2 days as the last day of hunting season is Jan 1, 2024, our trail system opens up on January 2, 2024. With that being said, I have already heard that there are some trees down that will need to be addressed behind the Grist Mill. On Tuesday January 2nd myself and another member will be taking to the trails and I will be providing a report following the days ride. Anyone who is interested in riding along we will be leaving the Hartford Firehouse at 10:00am, your welcome to join us.

Last, I ask that everyone check there registration & insurance for expiration. It's your responsibility to make sure that your reg & insurance are up to date and on file with the club, please get your updated copies mailed in if you haven't already done so. Your updated cards can be emailed to me directly at: foothillsatvriders@gmail.com

Here's to a better year in 2024.

GRANVILLE ANNUAL LIGHTED TRACTOR PARADE

Get your lights out and on the machine we are going again!

Granville needs to see what a great club we have...

Dress warm it was really cold last year.

Granville's 6th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade

Saturday, December 9th

Route: Beginning and ending at Telescope (82 Church Street, Granville, NY 12832.) The route is as follows: Depart Telescope Casual Furniture, right on Church Street/County Route 26; left onto Main Street past the judge’s panel; left onto Quaker Street past Veteran’s Memorial Park; left onto Potter Avenue and back to the rear gate of the Telescope complex.

Don't forget: Check in begins at 3 p.m. at Telescope Casual Furniture. Use the shipping entrance, accessed via the Granville Rescue Squad parking lot, located at 64 East Potter Avenue, Granville, NY 12832. Entrants must check in no later than 5 p.m. The parade steps off at 5:30 p.m.

Giving back to the community: Each year, the Granville Lighted Tractor Parade donates any excess funds collected from registration to local programs including the Granville Food Pantry and the Granville Central School District’s Backpacks for Hunger Program. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year's beneficiary.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email or the Granville Lighted Tractor Parade Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you all Saturday, December 9 for a safe and fun event.

Happy Holidays,

The Granville Lighted Tractor Parade Committee

Granvillelightedtractorparade@gmail.com