11/12/2007
from the Kennebec Journal
QUESTIONS REMAIN
No complaints from those who switched to Somerset County center
Vote on 1 may hurt some in election
Steeple at center of debate in Whitefield
VETERANS REQUIRE ASSISTANCE: Homelessness takes center stage
J.P. DEVINE: Overcome sadness with hope
BASKETBALL: NBA Hall of Famer Barry doles out advice at Thomas College
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Maranacook sophomore Mace dominates Class B field
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from the Morning Sentinel
A year later, families await answers on fatalities
Owner of topless coffee shop on the comeback trail
Officials report cheaper, better service after switch
Two people in critical condition
Young Marines stick to program
Issue of homeless veterans at center stage
GIRLS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Winslow falls to York in Class B
Bard hits her marathon stride
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There are more ATV riders now than in the past. There are more rules/regulations that we all need to abide by when on or off the trail. However, we all pay the same taxes and know that the state has law enforcement for a reason.
Safety is always a priority. If law enforcement feels it's OK to put in an access route whether by a school or not -- it must be.
Saying it's outrageous to allow easy access routes and that ATVs shouldn't be allowed to use the same roads? Outrageous no -- prejudiced yes! Not all ATV riders are outlaws; a big percentage of riders do good.
ATV riders/clubs would agree that no trail access is ever easy -- there's a lot of work involved and for some ATV clubs it's a full-time job.
Worried about damage to land or a child's life? Then you should do more research. Damage that's created, unlawfully or not -- always ends up repaired by riders/clubs whether they caused it or not.
As for a child's life -- children are important. But all children need supervision when ATVing. They shouldn't be in any road or on any trail without an adult.
Lisa Willett
Hallowell
Mountain View ATV Club




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It's more than likely a small group of people, Mr. Leach. I'd recommend getting some pictures showing license and registration tags. If you know who it is, bar them from your property individually. Yes, you can certainly do that. They can be arrested on the spot for trespassing once they're notified they are barred from the property. report abuse
Can we discuss that ATV's should not be in certain places? Absolutely, but it should be a decision made based on science, not someone's kneejerk emotional reaction to something they "don't like".
Can we discuss that they need to be operated responsibly? Nobody will argue that. We need to try to be safe and reasonable in what we're doing with regards to others' safety as well as our own.
Can we discuss that we should not be describing one another as "messed up"? Certainly, it's rude and uncouth. I fail to see how looking at 1% of the total greenhouse gasses as miniscule and unlikely to make any significant difference as being unaware. I would say it is very aware. This is clear, because it has ALWAYS happened. It will get warmer. Then, my reputedly un-messed up friend, it will get cooler. And there isn't a damned thing anyone is going to do to stop it.
Should we make efforts to conserve? Absolutely. I have no problem buying an ATV or car that runs on bullshit. There's no shortage of that around here. Better yet, maybe we can build one that gets 50 or 75 miles to a gallon? Maybe we can all be a little less judgemental about what others choose to do, and mind our own yard? report abuse
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