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It
was a sunny, clear day in the small town of Ridgeway, PA, nestled
in the Allegheny Mountains, where an unusual, but exciting, event
took place. A.T.V. riders from around the region partnered up with
117 Chainsaw Carvers from 6 countries around the world to raise money
for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the local Y.M.C.A. |
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The
annual event called "The Chainsaw Rendezvous" is the largest
of it's kind in the world. |
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Early
morning the town was filled with community organizations, participants,
and thousands of spectators. In addition, there were vendors, food
booths, craft sales, and A.T.V. representatives that provided a grand
and welcome atmosphere and a good time for everyone. |
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This
year's event included an A.T.V. Dice Run. As seen in some of the photos,
even the mud of the Allegheny Mountains couldn't deter most of the
riders from doing some climbing and exploring on their machines. Most
took some mud home as souvenirs. The local Fire Department set up
a concession stand in the middle of the trail ride so everyone could
fill their stomachs with fresh hamburgers, hotdogs, coffee, hot chocolate,
soda, etc. without having to leave the trail. |
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The
Allegheny Gateway Recreational Project sponsored the A.T.V. Dice Run
for the 2002 Chainsaw Rendezvous. This is a local park that is located
on the doorstep of the Allegheny National Forest, which is 6 miles
from the "Timberline Trail" and close to the "Marienville
Trail". |
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This
park already consists of ball fields, volley ball courts, pavilions,
handicap accessible restrooms, golfing, fishing, camping, hunting,
canoeing, cross-country skiing, and an A.T.V. trail and playground
that is currently being developed by the community. |
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All
that participated and/or attended the event had a good time. The plans
for next year's "Annual Chainsaw Rendezvous & A.T.V. Dice
Run promises to have even more carvers, food, entertainment and a
bigger, better trail system. |
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Special
thanks to Tom Fitch for turning in the story and pictures.
If
you have a story to tell of a great Pa event please submit it to
us at Paatving.com
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