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NOVEMBER PROGRAM

WILDERNESS WINTER CROSSING

3rd ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION Thursday, November 13th

colder. There’s a storm coming in this weekend that,

with luck, will start our base. At least one Club

member has been skiing at Chief Joe already. The

wooly worms I have seen on my afternoon walks are

fat and furry. My prediction is snow to ski on before

Thanksgiving.

Food for Thought

as a fund raising effort. These have been quite

successful in raising cash, which is used judiciously

for fuel and other expenses along with the money we

receive from dues, sponsors and contributions. It also

helps with accumulating a “nest egg” should some

unforeseen event occur which would jeopardize our

ability to continue our efforts at Chief Joseph.

who bring things and those who buy. Members who

bring items are truly contributors. Those who buy,

and many do both, are benefactors as they receive

great value in unique hand crafted items worth, in

many cases, more than is bid.

you’re placing your bid.

3rd ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION Thursday, November 13th

Otherwise just bring them early to the meeting.

If you wanted to be the first to ski this year,

you’ve missed out unless you were there before

Marsha White who, on October 13th reported 8 to 9

inches of snow, skied Broadway and Gold Metal and

sent us a picture! Her earliest ski in 28 years at

Chief Joseph. Thanks, Marsha.

We have received the go ahead to flag some

snowshoe trails at the area. Dale and Judy LaScala

on the project with the help of Art and Kerstin (?)

Seifert. The first effort would be a loop to the Hut

and back. After that, it’s a matter of exploring the

area to find attractive corridors. The tracks that

cross our trails at various locations indicate there are

folks who have roamed about and their input would

be welcomed. Join the team to enhance this aspect of

winter recreation that has many participants.

Wax your skis, it won’t be long now!

Hi, Mel. Just wanted to let you know that I got

home from Scotland and Wales this last weekend in

time to go on my first ski of the season at Chief Joe on

Monday (10/13/08). Yahoo!!! In 28 years of skiing

up there, this is a new record for the earliest first ski!

I skied the CD trail (Broadway? —the long

straight-away, I call it) checked the cabin/warming

hut, and took a photo of myself there for the record

using a sawhorse over by the woodpile. From the west

end of the long straight-away run, I then turned right

and broke trail out the Gold Medal run (?) to the hill

where there used to be a bench, only hitting one rock

on this part. Sorry I don’t know the names of the

different trails —I’ve skied them too many years to

keep track of the names anymore. Anyway, I tested

the snow depth on the CD trail (Broadway) and got 8-

9 inches using my ski pole. I could tell from the

covered ski tracks that folks had been out before me at

least the day before and maybe even two days before

me. I’ve enclosed the self portrait for you to see what

it’s looking like up there. Cheers mw

meeting. So far there are many more “Supporting” memberships and donations coming in. Jack also reminded

people that the Club now has 501c3 status and donations are tax deductible.

Savings, $5,770.75.

the event raised $1,200 to $1,300. Please contact George if you are willing to help with this important activity.

them in the newsletter. Please step up to help with this activity as well.

Sonny LaSalle talked about a new organization called “Citizens for Ravalli County’s Future” which is focused on

informing citizens about the facts of the “Growth Policy,” how it was developed, and why. He encouraged everyone to

understand what he or she is voting for since even the wording on the ballots is confusing: Vote “Against Repeal” to keep

the GP or vote “yes” for repeal.

of chainsaws. An excellent potluck resulted in filling the basement with the wood needed for the season, as well as

stacked wood piled and covered for the future. There have been over 399 volunteer hours logged in the 3rd quarter, not

including the workday. Thanks to Mel and his “Gang.”

not informed about a cancellation but could fill them even on a very last minute basis so be sure to call him. He has a

Program: The evening’s “program” was signing up for the Hut. The new Wisdom District Ranger, Russ Riebe, came to

the meeting. He is from Salmon. Along with Russ was Arlee Staley and John Ericson, Recreational Specialist. They

did a great job getting everyone signed up in record time. Thanks.

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