Club decal with BMAC membership
Friday, February 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tinmouth MT Motorsports
The move is official! Stop in and see Darren at his new and convenient location and browse Shaw's fine selection of vehicles. Great service!! Rt.7 Wallingford, VT. 802-446-2326 or 802-236-0885
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Warning from New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
"Feb 10, 2011 -- Recent heavy snows combined with earlier thaws have
brought about inconsistent ice conditions on the surfaces of lakes,
ponds and other waters in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas, the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) warns
snowmobilers, ice anglers, skiers, snowshoers and other recreationists
today.
The weight of snow has caused ice to sink slightly forcing water from
below the ice up on to the surface. Water, in some places up to a foot
deep, may refreeze resulting in alternating layers of ice and water
all covered by a blanket of snow. The snow acts as an insulator
preventing the water from refreezing completely even in very cold
temperatures.
DEC has received numerous reports of snowmobiles and other vehicles
getting stuck in the mixture of snow, slush, ice and water. Several
snowmobiles and vehicles have broken through areas of thin ice.
These conditions also are dangerous to non-motorized recreationist
who may have a much harder time traveling across the surface of waters
becoming tired, wet and vulnerable to hypothermia.
Snow cover also prevents all recreationists from seeing areas of thin
ice, putting them at risk of breaking through to the cold waters
underneath.
DEC advises the public to be cautious and heed the following advice:
Ice will not be the same thickness on waters in the same area or even
on the same body of water. Check the depth of the ice before crossing,
in areas you plan to fish and at several points along the way as you
traverse a water body.
Be particularly cautious around inlets, outlets, near ice prevention
devices (bubblers), shoreline seeps and over moving water.
Remember, ice that holds snow may not hold the weight of a person.
DEC also advises the public to be prepared in case you or a companion
falls through the ice:
Carry ice picks to pull yourself out of the water.
Carry a 50 foot rope to pull others out of the water.
Remember Reach-Throw-Go.
Reach - Rescuers should lie on their belly, staying away from the
edge of the broken ice, and reach with a tree branch, hiking stick or
ski pole. Pull the person up onto the ice and both of you should roll
away or crawl on your belly for several feet, then crawl on all fours
until you are certain you’re out of danger. Retrace your footsteps
back to land.
Throw – Staying some distance away, throw a rope to the person,
pull the person across the ice until you are certain they are out of
danger.
Go – If you do not have the means to safely rescue the person, go
for help immediately.
A person that falls through the ice typically has two to five minutes
to get out before the cold saps their strength and concentration. Once
out move quickly to shore following your tracks onto the ice. Get warm
and dry as soon as possible. If a car or building is not close by you
may have to build a fire. Always carry fire-making supplies in a
waterproof bag in a fanny pack or in a pocket.
Being prepared and using caution is important when recreating on
frozen waters."
brought about inconsistent ice conditions on the surfaces of lakes,
ponds and other waters in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas, the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) warns
snowmobilers, ice anglers, skiers, snowshoers and other recreationists
today.
The weight of snow has caused ice to sink slightly forcing water from
below the ice up on to the surface. Water, in some places up to a foot
deep, may refreeze resulting in alternating layers of ice and water
all covered by a blanket of snow. The snow acts as an insulator
preventing the water from refreezing completely even in very cold
temperatures.
DEC has received numerous reports of snowmobiles and other vehicles
getting stuck in the mixture of snow, slush, ice and water. Several
snowmobiles and vehicles have broken through areas of thin ice.
These conditions also are dangerous to non-motorized recreationist
who may have a much harder time traveling across the surface of waters
becoming tired, wet and vulnerable to hypothermia.
Snow cover also prevents all recreationists from seeing areas of thin
ice, putting them at risk of breaking through to the cold waters
underneath.
DEC advises the public to be cautious and heed the following advice:
Ice will not be the same thickness on waters in the same area or even
on the same body of water. Check the depth of the ice before crossing,
in areas you plan to fish and at several points along the way as you
traverse a water body.
Be particularly cautious around inlets, outlets, near ice prevention
devices (bubblers), shoreline seeps and over moving water.
Remember, ice that holds snow may not hold the weight of a person.
DEC also advises the public to be prepared in case you or a companion
falls through the ice:
Carry ice picks to pull yourself out of the water.
Carry a 50 foot rope to pull others out of the water.
Remember Reach-Throw-Go.
Reach - Rescuers should lie on their belly, staying away from the
edge of the broken ice, and reach with a tree branch, hiking stick or
ski pole. Pull the person up onto the ice and both of you should roll
away or crawl on your belly for several feet, then crawl on all fours
until you are certain you’re out of danger. Retrace your footsteps
back to land.
Throw – Staying some distance away, throw a rope to the person,
pull the person across the ice until you are certain they are out of
danger.
Go – If you do not have the means to safely rescue the person, go
for help immediately.
A person that falls through the ice typically has two to five minutes
to get out before the cold saps their strength and concentration. Once
out move quickly to shore following your tracks onto the ice. Get warm
and dry as soon as possible. If a car or building is not close by you
may have to build a fire. Always carry fire-making supplies in a
waterproof bag in a fanny pack or in a pocket.
Being prepared and using caution is important when recreating on
frozen waters."
Sunday, February 6, 2011
2011 Officers of BMAC
Pres.- Roy Sims, Treas.- Tabatha Viger, V.P.- Ray Viger, Sec.- Rusty Heath.
Many thanks to Bevie Radaker for her past year as Secretary and she will still be assisting the officers.
Jody Prevost is our new Board of Director, taking the expired term of Ralph Gay and Jack Johnson has been appointed Trail Coordinator, Dave Brown and Ray Viger (backup) is continuing as delegate to VASA and Connie Brown is continuing as P.R. Coordinator.
Great meeting! And Thanks for the donations for the West Rutland Food Shelf.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tinmouth Mountain has officially moved to Shaws Sales and Service in Wallingford, open 9-5 m-f, I am located in the former body shop, shop number will be in service Wednesday and remain 446-2326, in you need service before then please call 446-2650 or my cell at 2360885, I look forward to seeing all my customers!! Different location, same great service!!
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