Trail markers removed by thieves

By Brian Russell
WSC

As per last report, the Wildlands Snowdusters had staked the River/Lake Trail from Stratton to Kreger Road. Since then some kind soul(s) have taken it upon themselves to remove approximately four (4) kilometers of stakes between sixth street and the pines area. There is also another kilometer of stakes misteriously missing just east of Miller’s Creek, with stakes one tenth of a kilometer apart this represents a lot of stakes Each one of these stakes is drilled into the ice to mark the Snowmobile Trail for the safety of snowmobilers, ice fisherpeople and the general public. They do not blow down, walk away by themselves, nor mark fish locations. In short they were STOLEN. As each stake is clearly marked ‘Property of OFSC’ and costs us approximately $6.00 they are of little or no use to anyone other than the snowwmobile club. The WSSC would appreciate your assistance in recovering these stakes and remind everyone that it is illegal to remove them without authorization.
With the lack of snow persisting no grooming has been done and all trails are officially closed although most trails have been travelled and are clear of deadfall and debris.