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In Fond Memory of Our Members Who Have Passed Ossipee Mountaineers SC Honors Linwood H. Pooler

(Donnie) passed away. Don was a man who DID IT ALL. From club president to Trailmaster and beyond, Don kept our club going in the “dark times” every club has. His late wife Jane was also just as involved with the club as Don was. She held an office for the same length of time that Don was involved. Those two made a GREAT team. Our club would not be what it is today if they hadn’t “stepped up” and did what had to be done.

Tia has shared stories about the two of them riding around on the four-wheeler hanging new trail signs, using the winch to drag out rocks in the middle of the trails and even cre- ating new trails up by the old farm (Donnie’s child hood home) on Severy hill in Dixfield. Many hours he put in, but he never thought of it as work. He truly loved being outdoors, riding his snowmobile and being a part of the snowmobile club. In typical Don fashion he requested that donations be made to the Poodunck Snow- mobile Club. If there is snowmobiling in heaven, their trails just got a whole lot better! He will be missed greatly by his family, friends, club

Our club was sad- dened to hear of the passing of our oldest member and one of the original founders of our club. Linwood Pooler passed away last week at the age of 91. Up until about two years ago when Covid started, he

He started, like a LOT of old timers did, with a drag made from an old bed- spring. He “gradu- ated” from that to our new groomer that he went on to run for many years. In fact, in 2011 Donnie was “Groomer of the

would always be at our meetings or any events we had. He was always involved in conversations and gave his opinions on whatever we did or wanted to do. He always had the best interest in the club and wanted it to continue to succeed. We will miss that sometimes-devilish smile and his witty com- ments. We send our condolences, thoughts, and prayers out to his many friends and family. We will miss you Linwood. Hopefully there is a place to ride up there and we can all join up and ride again. Until then, RIP our friend!

members and all that knew him! Thank you Donnie! RIP our friend. Happy Riding!

The St. Francis Sno Angels Honors Uri Jandreau

Year” for the MSA. More than well deserved! Never leaving a job undone, he would work hard from start to finish and would get the job done right. Like the “bikes” he made into motorcycles, nothing was impossible to him. Every club has that someone they owe a great deal of gratitude to for all they did, and for our club, it is Don. He kept the club on an even keel for the many years he was involved, before hanging his hat up and traveling all over the country with Jane. When summer came, he never stopped working on the trails. His granddaughter

Uri Jandreau Oct. 6 th , 1975- Oct. 19 th , 2021 The work of a volunteer many times goes unrec- ognized But it paves your way to heaven. The St. Francis Sno Angels Want to Thank You, Uri, for your Devo- tion and your hard work.

Poodunk Club (Dixfield) Loses Founding Father

It is with a VERY heavy heart that I share with you that our club lost the man who helped make our area a destination for all snow- mobilers. On Christmas Day, Don Dakin Sr.

What Does Snowmobile Insurance Cover?

• Property damage liability coverage. Should you accidentally damage someone else’s property, such as a fence or home, while riding your snowmobile, property damage liability coverage may help pay for the cost of repairs. If you’re found responsible for an accident with another snowmo- bile, this coverage may also help cover the cost of repairs to the other rider’s sled. COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE Comprehensive coverage may help pay for repairs or replacement if your sled is stolen or damaged by something other than a collision. Covered risks may include hail or vandalism. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Keep in mind that each coverage comes with a limit, which is the max- imum your policy will pay after a covered claim. Read your policy or contact your agent to learn more about your limits. You may also have to pay a deductible before your policy helps pay for repairs to your snowmobile. Don’t assume you have coverage for your snowmobile through your other insurance policies. The National Association of Insurance Com- missioners notes that your snowmobile will typically not be covered by your homeowners, renters or auto insurance policies. Talk to your agent to see if your existing insurance policies provide any coverage. If you decide to purchase a snowmobile insurance policy, ask about any available discounts. For instance, some insurers may offer dis- counts for customers who have multiple policies with them. You may also be able to get a discount for paying your premium in full or by taking an approved snowmobile safety course. Be sure you’ve talked to your agent about having coverage for your snowmobile so you can hit the trails with peace of mind.

Snowmobile insurance typically helps cover you and your sled in a number of ways. For instance, a snowmobile insurance policy may help pay to repair damage to your sled or prevent you from paying out of pocket if you injure another person or damage their property while riding your snowmobile. A snowmobile insurance policy may include: • Collision coverage • Bodily injury liability coverage • Property damage liability coverage • Comprehensive coverage These coverages are typically optional on a snowmobile insurance policy. Your agent can help you tailor a policy that fits your needs. Here’s a look at how common snowmobile coverages work. COLLISION COVERAGE Whether you slide into a fence, hit a fallen branch or collide with another snowmobile, repairing your snowmobile can be expensive. Collision coverage may help pay for the cost of those repairs so you can get back out on the trails. LIABILITY COVERAGE Liability coverage may help protect you financially if you are involved in an accident. This coverage may actually be required in some states, says the American Council of Snowmobile Associations. Here are the two types of liability coverage for snowmobiles and how they work: • Bodily injury liability coverage. If you injure someone else in an accident, you may be found legally responsible for their medical expenses. Bodily injury liability coverage may help cover the costs of their resulting medical bills.

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