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r e l i b o m Sn ow Dates to Remember________4 O.S.S.A. Board Messages__ 4-5 Safety Classes____________5 Reimbursement Program____5 E-15 Fuel Test Results______6 Go To The Snow___________7 First Snowmobile Cab_______8 Stealth Snowmobile?_______9 Feature Destination: Munising, Michigan_____ 10-13 Club Scoop___________ 14-15 BRC Board of Director Online Election___________16 Take a Chance___________16 Cool Shot of the Month____ 17
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President Gary Hines 6407 Fassett Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 440-992-3434 440-344-3555 Cell hines57@roadrunner.com
Vice President Brian Kothera 17159 Mumford Rd. Burton, OH 44021 440-554-3231 justlabs@nowonline.net
Treasurer Jennifer Hines 6407 Fassett Street Ashtabula, OH 44004 440-992-3434 hines57@roadrunner.com Secretary Barb Weaver 369 Footville-Richmond Jefferson, OH 44047 440-576-0635 bawblw@roadrunner.com
Eric Chepes 19146 Nelson Rd. Garrettsville, OH 44231 216-387-0562 magiccarpet61@yahoo.com Travis Cotterman 11038 Clay St. Montville, OH 44064 440-773-7598 travis.cotterman@nawaste.com Tim Doerr 15692 Thompson Rd. Thompson, OH 44086 216-870-8891 doerr@windstream.net Chip Hofstetter 11148 Clay St. Huntsburg, OH 44046 440-477-0054 mprproduction@aol.com
Anna Kothera 17159 Mumford Rd. Burton, OH 44021 216-410-8861 anabanana058@hotmail.com
Barry Weaver 369 Footville-Richmond Jefferson, OH 44047 440-576-0635 bawblw@roadrunner.com
Jon Kus 16301 Burrows Rd. Thompson, OH 44086 440-269-0097 cranes4me@yahoo.com
Ken Weisbarth 7540 N. Ridge Road East Madison, OH 44057
Mike Pasko & Tracy Pasko 11810 Hilldale Rd. Mantua, OH 44255 Tim Rooth 6135 Winchell Rd. Hiram, OH 44234 330-569-3250 pickle8d@windstream.net Autumn Snyder 116 West Jefferson Rd. Jefferson, OH 44047 440-812-1100 mkautumn@embarqmail.com
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The winter season is almost here. I am ready for the snow to fly. Since packing the gear and sleds away last spring, it has been torture looking at the snowmobile just sitting there, and no snow to take her for a spin. Hopefully Mother Nature blesses us with a good ole fashioned snowy winter. The past summer and fall, the OSSA board has been busy with planning several events. My favorite one is the annual Ride-In. This event will be held in Gaylord, Michigan. The Alpine Lodge is the location; the dates are February 6th through 9th 2014. There will be fun, food and of course, great snowmobiling. The trails around Gaylord offer all skill levels, a great menu to choose from. The area is a prime lake effect snowmobiler’s paradise. Also for the non-snowmobiler or us slightly aged folk (did I mention I am a Grandpa!!) there is the enclosed atrium with pool, hot tub, sauna, games and open spaces for the kids to play. The area offers plenty to do and see with shopping, fuel, parts and what ever you may need in downtown Gaylord. This will be an event you do not want to miss. Hope to see many old friends, and meet several new ones. Please consider bringing a fellow snowmobiler along and show them what a great time we have. We will be offering guides to help anyone get acquainted with the trail system if needed. Back in September, Chip Hofstetter and I, attended a meeting in Columbus at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We learned that with a new crew in the DNR, the money we pay for our recreational vehicles (snowmobile) registrations will be spent on DNR properties. Their reasoning was that the public has access to the DNR parks and the money spent there will benefit all Ohioans. We are hoping for a compromise that will allow the funds to be spent on trails in Ohio that have a long term lease or agreement and are open and accessible to the public. We will meet again in mid November hopefully to resolve these and other issues. This is a good reason to get snowmobilers involved in clubs. When we go to Columbus and say we represent snowmobilers in Ohio, we need our membership to be heard. We have all seen and heard the riders who don’t want to get involved, join clubs, build trails, or simply not register their sled. This works against us all. The worst thing about these folks is, they are the first to complain about the trail conditions, lack of access, and they think they can ride where ever they want to. We have all dealt with someone UN-educated as to why the trails are not perfect and who is going to fix them. The best thing we, as snowmobilers can do, is educate everyone we ride with. Simply being courteous and respecting other on the trails, goes a long way. When riding, stay on the marked trail. That beautiful field covered in snow is so tempting, but if you trespass on it, your track may be the one to invite several others to trespass as well. There is a reason that a land owner does not allow riders. He may have winter crops, or a hidden fence row or a rock that will ruin your life. I know most readers are respectful and do follow the rules. Let’s just pass the word to a few others and maybe we can make our sport safer and even more enjoyable. Lastly, the OSSA board meets every month, the second Tuesday at 6:30. Locations alternate between Geneva, (Best Friends Restaurant) and Middlefield (Dutch Country Restaurant). The meetings are open to any OSSA member to attend and see first hand what is happening in the OSSA. If you want further information, feel free to contact me or any board member. We welcome any feedback and ideas our members may have. See you on the trails.
to s e t Da r e b m 12 Newbury Snowmobile Club – 8:00 Reme november
4 Troy Snowmobile Association – 7:00 5 Flying Tigers – 6:30 6 Thompson Ledge Runners – 7:00 10 Safety Class 12:00-4:00 Grand River Trail Riders – 1:00 Stateline Sno-Trackers – 7:00 Parkman Polar Bears – 6:00
Wakeman Sno-Ballers – 8:00 South County Ditch Bangers – 12:00 13 Delaware Co. – 4:30 14 Montville Highlanders – 7:30 16 Pymatuning TrailBlazers 26 Wakeman Sno-Ballers – 8:00
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3 Flying Tigers – 6:30 4 Thompson Ledge Runners – 7:00 7 Jefferson Christmas Parade 8 Stateline Sno-Trackers – 7:00 Parkman Polar Bears – 6:00 10 Newbury Snowmobile Club – 8:00 Wakeman Sno-Ballers – 8:00 South County Ditch Bangers – 12:00 11 Delaware Co. – 4:30 12 Montville Highlanders – 7:30 21 Pymatuning TrailBlazers
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Brian Kothera
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This does not get any easier putting to print what will be happening a month from now as we have to prepare an article for all of our faithful members. The OSSA has many exciting things happening this year for you and your club. So let me just touch on some of the perks of being an OSSA member. First there is the Scholarship program in which we award, through a judged essay contest, one talented individual will receive an award of $500.00. The next program is a matching donation to a club charity. The OSSA will match the club’s donation of their choice up to $100.00 and we do this for up to 5 different clubs. Should we receive more than 5 submissions than we will draw by lottery the first 5 clubs for this to be awarded to. The OSSA also accepts nominations in the form of an essay for Snowmobiler and Business of the Year. This award is often overlooked, especially the Business of the Year. The business does not have to be a snowmobile dealer, they can be any business that helps out a club, maybe a business that lets you hold club meetings, gas station that stays open to sell gas for late night riding or always has oil on hand for us. We all should take a pause and think about these things that we take for granted. The OSSA also has a web site that you can have your clubs functions such as a Swap Meet, or a Snodeo, or even a poker run listed for all to see. The OSSA also has a Facebook site these functions can be posted on too. This magazine that you are reading right now will also show this information, just remember they need this information one month prior to printing.
members, which are one in the same, are trespassing on their trail system. The Trail Bosses respond to many complaints though out the season, thanks to individuals who think the trails just drop out of the sky and are placed there for their enjoyment. They do not realize the effort it took to procure the right to develop the trail and maintain it. The OSSA would like to help those clubs out by way of another reimbursement program. This program has a $500.00 dollar cap on it and it is meant to help the clubs out with a form of enforcement if you will. The said club may hire a sheriff for a 4 hour shift which costs roughly $100.00 dollars to help patrol or assist the club in helping weed out the individuals who think that the trails just drop out of the sky for their enjoyment and try and educate them. There have been some clubs already doing this and seeing this is a growing problem the OSSA board voted to reimburse the club for half of the cost of the sheriff or deputies time. We will do this for all OSSA clubs that are 100 percent vested with us, and we will do this for no more than 2 separate occasions per season per club. We are trying this for this year only and will see how it is received and will vote again next year to do it again or repeal it. Below this article I will show you how it is recorded in our minutes and how we plan to execute it. When you see us out and about please tell us what you would like to see us do or maybe you like what we are doing, but please remember we are all donating our time and are trying our best for all of you.
I would now like to explain a new benefit to clubs. I believe one of the top complaints we here hear how many trespassers/non-club
Please take the time to read about this new program below should your club want to take advantage of this new benefit.
Please be safe and above all courteous and respectful while on the trails.
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The OSSA will set aside $500.00 for snowmobile clubs that have 100% membership in the OSSA for the purpose of Law Enforcement reimbursement. Law Enforcement reimbursement will consist of a 4 hour Sheriff rental to aid in the weeding out of non-registered snowmobiles and or non-club snowmobiler members. The club will need to apply for the reimbursement no later than 1 month prior to the OSSA Spring Banquet. They will be reimbursed for up to no more than 2 separate occasions in the maximum amount of $50.00 per occasion or half of the bill, which ever that being of lesser value. It will be the club’s responsibility to provide proof to the OSSA in the form of a canceled check and receipt from said enforcement agency used. Should there be more than 10 applications for said reimbursements then there will be a random drawing to select the clubs for reimbursements, again no club can be given more than 2 reimbursements per season. Clubs may apply as many times as they want, but if selected, can only be reimbursed for a maximum of 2 instances.
Please remember that only you can make a difference.
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The US Department Of Energy (DOE) released a study conducted by Michigan Technological University which was designed to evaluate the effects of E-15 fuel on current and legacy snowmobile engines and vehicles. Three test scenarios were conducted to evaluate the impact of E-15 including cold-start performance and emissions; snowmobile drivability; and laboratory exhaust emissions over the useful life of the engine. Eight engines were tested over a two year period. The vehicles were tested in the laboratory and on the trail in real life driving conditions. The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is NOT approved for snowmobile use. Observations made during the study support the US EPA’s decision to NOT APPROVE E-15 fuel for snowmobiles. The testing was conducted since E-15 fuel is being introduced into the marketplace and is viewed by some as an important fuel enabling the United States to achieve the goals of the Reformulated Fuel Standard passed by the US Congress. Ethanol is being produced throughout the United States. Ethanol producers use corn, switch grass, and other related plant products in the production of ethanol. It is the directive of the present administration that 13.8 Billion Gallons of ethanol be produced and distributed in the marketplace. The goal is challenging because US Gasoline consumption is declining rapidly. Since it appears the E-15 fuel will be made more readily available throughout the United States, it is important that owners of snowmobiles and of other gas-powered products realize that E-15 fuel may impact on the various engines. The 69 page study highlights that one of the key issues related to snowmobiles is that exhaust gas temperatures and muffler exit temperature consistently increase with the use of E-15 fuel. The increased temperatures range from 15 to 40 percent, depending on the vehicle. This rise in temperature occurs because of the leaner air – fuel mixture.
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Since it has been recommended that E-15 not be approved for snowmobile use by the EPA, there is concern in the marketplace that mis-fueling of snowmobiles can occur. Recent surveys show that approximately 50% of all Americans fill up their portable gas tank or vehicles that they are towing with the same fuel used to fill their tow vehicle (car or truck). Also approximately 2/3 of all Americans say that they assume that any gas sold at a gas station is safe for all of their vehicles – including snowmobiles, generators, boats, etc. Approximately 50% of Americans check the fuel pumps for warning labels when filling up their vehicles. With various fuels entering the marketplace, it is more important than ever that customers carefully read any and all labels on gas dispensing pumps and understand the guidance messages placed on those pumps. It should be noted that E-85 fuel has been available in the marketplace for many years. E-85 is a blend of fuel which is designed to be used in flex-fuel equipped cars and trucks only. E-85 is 85% ethanol. It should NOT be confused with E-15 which is 15% ethanol. E-10 fuel is 10% ethanol and has been available and used throughout the United States for years and is approved for snowmobile use.
The conclusion of the testing by the DOE is that E-15 fuel is NOT approved for snowmobile use.
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Ken Weisbarth Go To The SNOW!
One question I get a lot is “How did you get so many miles on your sled so fast?” Well that has a huge answer! If your spending time out in garage this time of year wondering like a lot of us do… How much riding will I get this year? Looking at your sled Boy your so pretty sitting there all waxed up! I just wonder how much time we’ll spend together this winter? We’ll there is a plan of action to spend more time with your loved one (sled that is) As an Ohio Snowmobiler we need to keep in mind that snow does come, but it also goes…. If you have to plan vacation time to go ride, then you need to be a little flexible on where you are willing to go. I normally set some time aside and then start watching the internet websites for trail conditions. I would start by obtaining a passport, because Canada will always be your first place with snow. It seems that the mountains just East of North Bay Ontario in Quebec are the first to get hit and the hilly trails are a ton of fun. When the snow hits up there it doesn’t seem to go away and there is not much water to worry about for crossings. Once again the internet trail cams as found on the John Dee website and many others will give you some ground covers and trail conditions. We are in a central hub for snow so it seems. We may not be in the center of it all the time, but it’s a short ride to find it. Getting a start on the season as mentioned above is going to help with your seat time. However, a lot of time and more miles put on with our Ohio clubs doing a good job keeping trails going on a local level. As with a growing knowledge of lake effect snow, we can always keep an eye on our area in Michigan where we hold the Annual “RideIn” for OSSA members. This is a significant lake effect snowfall area and it can come from three directions depending on the winds!
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This spring I attended the O.S.S.A. Spring Meeting at Quail Hollow Resort in Concord, OH where I saw many familiar faces and heard many names to put faces with. In this crowd I saw a centralized vision. This group of people from all walks of life are the givers, not the takers. This group is among the ten percent that all clubs talk about that do ninety percent of the work for the clubs. So where is everyone else? I know everyone has different levels of involvement for various reasons, and that’s Ok! We all should give back to our sport what we can… With all that being said, there is a group out there among us that are the quite driving force. They are the people who show up for work parties, clean trails, help clean up after events, are always around to lend a helping hand. These people don’t ask for any gratitude…It’s just in their blood. If someone is broke down trail side, they don’t ride by. They stop and help. My hat goes off to all these people! They are the backbone of our sport and without them the sport would not be what it is today. I was one person, from one club…Ok a few clubs. That was recognized at the spring meeting as “Ohio’s Snowmobiler Of The Year” for the past year. I was recognized for my efforts and I greatly appreciate the honor. I feel that it is a shame that there can only be one snowmobiler of the year because so many of you out there deserve the title right along with me! Have a safe and snowy season! 6710 N. Ridge West (Rt. 20) Geneva, Ohio 44041-7663 440-466-1914 Fax 440-466-1917
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So you have a day off and it’s cold! But there isn’t much snow around home? Depending on where your located in Ohio you can take off from home and in a couple hours or so be in the lake effect region of New York with about 400 miles of groomed trails in the Lake Chautauqua area, along with extensive trail systems in the Allegheny National Forest over in Pennsylvania. So take off at 6am and drive a couple hours, start your ride at 9 or 10 am. We normally get some lunch, get back to the trailer before dark and get back home in time for a good nights rest. I know, I know…You have to have a trailer and a tow vehicle and all that right? If you are part of a club and the club is involved in social media like Facebook or a forum of some kind. This is a great way to network with club members and do day trips. Someone has a trailer and is always willing to accept some help sharing expenses. So get in touch and get to ride!
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SKI-CAB has brought a new product to the market: an innovation that is sure to please snowmobile enthusiasts – from professional users to tourists and trippers. With its special structure, the overall outline of the cab is aerodynamic, and has a tough, sporty feel and, thanks to the eyecatching nature of its design. But it still does the job it was designed for and it does it well: keeping users who travel or work for many hours in bad winter weather warm and safe. It comes with many cutting-edge solutions and modern technologies, meaning it is in line with the new snowmobile models from the main names, such as Ski-Doo, Articcat, Polaris and Yamaha, the main models used for work and expeditions. It fits onto these models in just a few easy steps and is also removed extremely simply when necessary.
since it is so lightweight makes getting in and out of the vehicle very easy but also makes the cab extremely waterproof and helps to insulate it, keeping an optimum temperature inside. The special process used to bond the glass and the professional workmanship behind the installation of the seals guarantee airtight closure against water or other elements. The SC1 cab is secured to the footboard and then a canvas is fastened to the frame of the snowmobile using Velcro, for a mobile closure that allows for movement while maintaining the characteristic insulation of the item.
The need to design and manufacture a protective guard for snowmobiles comes from a young team that has joined a company with a long-standing tradition, making cabs for tractors for over 30 years. Lochmann Cabine S.r.l., located in South Tyrol, 1000 metres above sea level and just a few kilometres away from the skiing facilities, is well aware of the needs of the ski slopes and lifts, where snowmobiles are used a good deal for work and to take supplies up to mountain refuges. This mix of innovation and experience has brought about a new type of cab, possible thanks to top-level designers using 3D modeling and specialist welders and painters working with new technologies and machinery.
The whole cab is roomy enough for up to 3 people, comfortably seated. The user has excellent room to move, about 25 cm all round; driving is as fluid as ever and stability remains unchanged. With 4 securing points, the cab is firmly anchored to the footboard on the snowmobile, creating a feeling of protection and safety and reducing oscillation to a minimum while driving.
Technical characteristics: High-tech materials, such as high-resistance steel and aluminum for the frame and PMMA Plexiglas for the windows for a lightweight cab weighing about 70 kg, meaning that the centre of gravity is more or less unchanged. The windscreen is the only one made in laminated, heated glass, as used in the motor vehicle industry and, as well as the typical safety offered by this type of product, it also provides maximum visibility in adverse weather conditions such as heavy snowfall or ice. A washer-wiper system also adds to the function of the windscreen for optimum travel, keeping it clean at all times. Another new feature we should stress is the aluminum door which,
With a special fastening system for a storage compartment, the cab, as well as carrying equipment in the usual space provided on some snowmobiles, can carry other commonly used items, which make it perfect for long expeditions requiring the transport of baggage, equipment, skis and various tools.
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What speeds quietly around the wintry wilderness of the great white north and costs $620,000? According to The Canadian Press, it's a stealth snowmobile, commissioned by the government's Department of National Defence (DND). Few details about the sneaky snow cruiser are available to the public. Much of the information comes from a tendering document that was obtained through Canada's Access to Information Act. Much like documents processed by the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, the tendering agreement was heavily redacted. What is known about the snowmobile is that CrossChasm Technologies, an electric and hybrid vehicle design firm based in Ontario, are the lucky recipients of the DND contract. Currently, it's nicknamed Loki, after the shape-shifting trickster god in Norse mythology. From what the Canadian Press was able to gather from the redacted statement, the DND is making the snowmobile's silence a top priority. "The noise level of an internal combustion engine cannot be reduced to an acceptable
level for missions where covertness may be required," the Canadian government wrote in the agreement.
clean air zone. Now that we've supplied them with a snow mobile, they can do more research at the remote location."
In addition to the original tendering agreement, the Canadian Press also received a document that confirmed that the military was testing out the snowmobiles at CFB Petawawa, an army base in Ontario.
The stealthy snowmobile project fits in line with Prime Minister Stephen Harper's commitment to beefing up Canada's military presence. However, Michael Byers, a professor of global politics and international law at the University of British Columbia, doesn't think it's a wise investment.
"These experiments compared Loki against commercially available snowmobiles already in use," it said, "testing a wide variety of the snowmobiles' characteristics, including speed, towing capacity, endurance, mobility, usability, and of course, noise emissions." Simon Ouelette, Loki's project manager at CrossChasm Technologies, was unavailable to comment about his work with the Canadian government. However, he told ABC News saying that CrossChasm Technologies has already made an electric snowmobile for American researchers in Greenland. "That's where a good chunk of research on the ozone layer and greenhouse gas emissions comes from," he said. "To conduct that research, they need to have a completely
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According to reports, and thanks to the influence of Lake Superior, Munising receives over 230 inches of snowfall each year for your enjoyment! We have the best snowmobiling in the Upper Peninsula with over 300 miles of groomed trails. There are 10 trails within Alger County that are groomed seven days a week, depending on the prevailing conditions. Don’t feel limited to the groomed trails, however! Many who venture off trail find a ton of snow, sometimes waist deep. Off trail riding in the Great Kingston Plains just east of Munising has been known to continue into early spring!
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Munising has other winter attractions, festivals and events. We have some of the best cross country ski trails in the Midwest. Valley Spur Ski Trails consist of 27 miles groomed for both classic and skate skiing. They offer snowshoeing there as well. The Valley Spur Lodge is always filled with friendly volunteers and the smell of homemade soup on the weekends. For the more adventurous, Pictured Rocks Ski Trails consist of 20 miles of groomed classic trails along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail and McKeever Hills Trails add an additional 6 miles of trails. Another winter sport, ice climbing, is “on the rise” so to speak. It is becoming one of the newest and most popular sports here in the Munising area. Our multitude of great waterfalls and porous sandstone cliffs in which the water seeps through give us some of the best ice climbing conditions in the Midwest. Munising is host to the
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rs are surrounded by scenic trails, rests, lakes and terrific hospitality. the beauty of the Central Upper Peninsula. annual Ice Fest held the first weekend of February every year. One very popular ice formation that receives many visitors each winter is the Eben Ice Caves. They are made up of vertical walls of ice hanging from sandstone cliffs that you can get up close to. Summer is, by far, the busiest time in the Munising area. We are very fortunate to be home to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore which is over 73,000 acres of Lake Superior shoreline and National Park. Whether you experience this unique wonder by land or water, it will be something you won’t soon forget. We also have waterfalls, lighthouses, beaches and shipwrecks to explore. Take a ferry to Grand Island Recreation Area and take a guided bus tour or a self-guided hike or bike ride to artesian wells, unnamed waterfalls, historical cabins, lighthouses and more.
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December 15. Workers are to meet at the club storage building at 8:30 a.m. OLD BUSINESS: Barry Weaver thanked all that attended that clam bake. He also thanked Jeff Nemerovsky and Tom and Teresa Nemitz for putting together the Clam Bake/Steak Fry/Picnic.
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A meeting was held October 6, 2013 at Grand River Trail Rider’s storage building. Barry Weaver called the meeting to order. Minutes and financial reports were presented and accepted. TRAIL NEWS: Trail parties have been scheduled for October 27, November 10, November 24, and
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Thanks to Bob Callender for donating a storage cabinet and a gun, which was a Mossberg .22 caliber 702 Plinkster. Bob also paid for the printing of raffle tickets for that gun. In addition to selling tickets for the guns, Paul Carpenter, Rick and Patty Hoyson, and Barb and Barry Weaver sold OSSA raffle tickets at the Andover Fire Department event. Twenty percent of the OSSA ticket sales from that day will come back to our club. The club purchased a car hauling trailer from Jim Cufr to use for work parties, club floats, etc. NEW BUSINESS: Thanks to Ed Borris for purchasing the lights for the storage building and putting them up. Paul Carpenter was in contact with the Sheriff’s Department regarding setting up police officers to provide law enforcement on the trail for the coming snowmobile season. It was discussed that security would be on the trails 6 times in the month of January and February in 6 hour shifts. Rod Butcher will chair the “First Rideable Snow Contest”. Submit entries to Rod by November 10. Rod will also chair a bowling event this fall. Details will be in the next newsletter. Club Trip: A club trip has been scheduled in Marienville, PA for January 17 to January 19, 2014. Anyone interested in going should call Microtel Inn and Suites at 814-927-8300 to make reservations and let them know that you are with Grand River Trail Riders. After you make your reservations, please call Ed and Michelle Borris at 440-563-5063 and let them know you are attending. The next Reverse Raffle has been set for April 26, 2014 at the Expo Center at the Ashtabula Fairgrounds. Recommendations are needed for a charity for the reverse raffle. The club will have a float in the Covered Bridge Parade on October 12th. The float will be put together on Friday, October 11, at Barry’s shop at 6:00 p.m. Line-up for the parade will be Saturday at 12:30 at Jefferson Area High School. The club will be selling OSSA raffle tickets at
Grand River Manor on Saturday, October 12, from 12 to 5 and Sunday, October 13, from 12 to 4. Contact Autumn Snyder at 576-8648 if you are interested in helping sell tickets. The Adult Christmas Party has been scheduled for Dec 8th at Grand River Cellars at 2:00. We will be doing a gift exchange for the party. Any club member wanting to participate is asked to bring a wrapped gift with the approximate value of $15. Those wishing not to participate in the gift exchange need not bring a gift. Please call Barb and make your reservations at 440-576-0635. OSSA: Ken Weisbarth obtained space at the Grape Jamboree to sell OSSA sled raffle tickets. Ken also had a float in both parades. OSSA will know whether or not they were awarded the grant for the tracked tractor and groomer after October 1. Safety courses have been established and are as follows: Sunday, November 10, 2013, at the OSU Extension Office in Massillon – hosted by the Flying Tigers Snowmobile Club; and Sunday, January 12, 2014, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center education building on Lake Avenue in Ashtabula. Times of the safety courses are 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Safety courses are for children ages ten and over. The Ride-In will be held at the Alpine Lodge, 833 West Main Street, Gaylord, Michigan from February 6 to February 9, 2104. A flyer will be e-mailed and/or mailed to club members with the package rates. OSSA is asking clubs to donate baskets to be used as door prizes for the Ride-In. OTHER CLUB NEWS: The Presque Isle Snowmobile Club is selling raffle tickets for a $7,000 voucher at OffRoad Express, a second prize of $200, and a third prize of $100. Ticket cost is $5 each or three for $10. The drawing is going to be held on November 16, 2013. Contact Jim Cufr at 440-812-2189 for tickets. CLASSIFIED ADS: Club members wishing to place an ad in the newsletter may call Michelle Borris at 440563-5063. NEXT MEETING: Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Hemlock Springs Golf Course (If you are attending and would like to eat please contact Barb Weaver at 440-576-0635 for there is a limited menu) Submitted by,
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Delaware County Snowmobile Club had our first meeting on October 9, 2013. Our future meetings are scheduled for 11/13/13, 12/11/13, 01/08/14, 02/12/14, and 03/12/14, Spring pot luck date yet to be set. Dues remain $21.00 and should be paid by the December meeting. Discussed at this meeting: charity for this year, raffle tickets, Novi show, trail cleanup at Alum Creek, club ride-in details, OSSA ride-in, local dealers open house.
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Its hard to believe that we have already had accumulated snow here in Montville, Ohio. I hope that this is an early indication that we will have a great winter ahead of us. The Highlanders have been busy with trail cleanings and we are ahead of schedule getting the trails in order for our upcoming season. We had a good turn out at the pumpkin festival and we sold over 500.00 dollars in OSSA raffle tickets and people seem to be really interested in this year’s raffle sled. I want to send out a congratulations to our Vice President, Travis (Squirt) Cotterman on his recent marriage to Erin Morgan. Good luck to the both of you. Our annual Reverse Raffle is scheduled for January 18, 2014 at the Montville Community Center so mark your calendars and see any Highlander member to get your tickets for the event. We hope to see everyone soon.
Chip
SNOWMOBILE CLUB since both will be going on the club ride-in in Grand Marais, Michigan. If you would like information about our Club please contact Dale Huffman at 614-496-9463.
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Trail clean up date has been set for November 9th or 10th. Tom and Roger mentioned they would try and go over to take a look and see what needs done. As I am writing this, two of our members have updated or purchased sleds for the coming season, Bev K. has updated to a newer sled and John H. has purchased his first sled. Very excited for both of them
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Take a chance; what do you have to lose? 50 degrees, rain in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, no ride-able snow in Ohio in the middle of February 2012. This can’t be true. Calling my reliable snow cast in Upper Lower Michigan, watching the weather channel, showing no major storms. I talk my wife into going to our house in the Grayling area of Michigan. All reports are Michigan trails are nothing but a snirt sickle. We take Friday off work and leave for the house around 5am for the retrieval of our sleds and if nothing else just getting away from reality for the weekend. Upon arrival we were surprised to see 3” of fresh wet snow that had covered the snirt sickle trails. Let’s ride, what do we have to lose? A quick lunch and a ride toward Lewiston will tell us if the trails are good enough to salvage our 400 mile drive to retrieve our sleds or leave our sleds. Take a chance; what do you have to lose? We rode about 14 miles of marked trail, with no fresh tracks before we see the first sleds. No snirt, fresh snow, the more we will go! 65 Miles for a Friday afternoon ride, better than 50 degrees and rain any day.
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to head today? Decide to try the Blue Bear trail, and go until we run out of snow or the dreaded snirt shows more brown than white. Heading West into Grayling, South to the truck stop at 4 Mile for a gas and go. The trails were good with very little traffic. Then SouthWest of 4 mile we picked up the Blue Bear Trail and it was covered with 4-6” of fresh snow and no traffic, and smooth previously groomed trail. What more could you ask for? Somewhere South of M-72 on the Blue Bear Trail we stopped for a trail lunch. My wife packs our TZ1 with enough supplies to stay out for days, we have not camped out overnight yet but we could, trust me, we could. Rounding the top of Blue Bear, not even stopping at the hide-a-way, we ride all trails into Frederic. On Cameron Bridge Rd just outside of Fredric we come upon a Sherriff check point. No problems for us. Just doing their jobs. In Frederic we stop for gas at the BP and a “I gotta go” at the Frederic Inn. Back on the trail to Grayling and a fast trip on the Lewiston grade trail my wife and I were back at our house by 4:00pm. Saturday’s ride comes in at 140 miles. Not bad for a take a chance, what do you have to lose weekend.
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Consumer Insight Study Shows Snowmobile Enthusiasts Consider Snowmobiling a Family Activity
Thanks to snowmobiling, winter has become a season to enjoy. Ask any of the three million people who take pleasure every year in the beauty of winter on the over 200,000 miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails throughout North America.
Currently there are more than 225,000 miles of groomed and marked trails in North America. This amounts to more miles of snowmobile trails than the entire US Interstate Highway system.
Snowmobiling is one of the easiest motorized recreational life-style activities to learn, making it suitable for individuals of all ages to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle in the winter, develop new friendships and extend old ones. Today’s snowmobiles are now designed with a variety of comfort and convenience features that make it enjoyable to ride for hours.
The continuing evolution and design of the snowmobile is a major factor in the lifestyle activity’s growth.
Snowmobile Demographic Profile According to recent research, more than 95% of snowmobile enthusiasts consider snowmobiling a family lifestyle activity. Other important facts that Consumer Insight study found include: • Snowmobilers in North America spend more than $30 billion annually on the activity. • 75% of snowmobile owners are married and have children living at home with them. • 52% of snowmobilers trailer their snowmobiles to ride. • The average snowmobiler is 43 years old, with an annual household income of $68,000.
Economic Impact Empowerment Through Participation In North America, there are nearly 3000 snowmobile clubs. Virtually all are involved in trail maintenance, charity fund raising and family activities. (For example, during the 2012-2013 season snowmobilers raised over $3 million for charities.) In addition to these individual clubs, there are 25 state associations in the US and 13 provincial and territorial organizations in Canada. It’s important to note that snowmobilers work together to plan, build and maintain their trails. That work is done through area clubs, councils and associations.
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Snowmobile manufacturers have developed cleaner and quieter engine designs to lower the noise levels as well as emissions. In addition, the continued popularity of longer snowmobiles that make it easy and comfortable for two people to ride shows the impact of the family on the lifestyle activity. With programs such as ISMA’s “Safe Riders – You make snowmobiling safe” safety awareness program, continued emphasis is being placed on making the riding experience a safe enjoyable one. ISMA encourages all snowmobilers to take advantage of snowmobile safety classes offered through state and provincial associations. These are valuable in helping to familiarize new snowmobilers with proper responsible snowmobile behavior.
Steamboat and Aspen. These and other resort areas have taken notice and are now offering snowmobile/ski packages. In a recent article, SKI magazine noted that more families are doing more activities than just skiing during their winter vacations. Because of this interest in varied sports, resorts are now offering a greater number of activities to remain competitive and bring in more families. The resorts are discovering that snowmobiling is one of the most popular activities. Family values and family recreation activity are very important parts of our heritage and snowmobiling provides a family recreation lifestyle that helps join and keep the family together.
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Haslett, MI, October 16, 2013: Yes, the snowmobile season has already begun in many parts of the world. Snowfall has occurred in much of the Western United States and Canada and Mother Nature is covering mountain ranges around the world with ‘white gold.’
The initial forecasts are very uplifting for winter enthusiasts and snowmobilers in particular. The Farmer’s Almanac and others have forecasted a cold, snowy winter for 2013-2014. In addition to the early snow fall and forecasts, snowmobilers have fond memories of an elongated season ending in April (and May) in 2013. Heavy snowfall throughout the early spring in much of North America and Northern Europe presented snowmobilers with excellent riding conditions and winter fun late into the spring. The enthusiasm from April and May has carried into the Autumn of 2013. Snowmobile Associations, Clubs, and promoters are reporting excellent attendance and high energy levels at the Fall Snow Shows. In many cases, the shows are reporting record crowds and eager shoppers. Snowmobile Dealers are reporting good traffic volumes and initial reports are upbeat. In addition to the increased action at shows, the snowmobile community is preparing the trails and riding areas for the upcoming season. Snowmobile Club activity is building as the weather cools and temperatures head down the thermometer! Signs are being updated and trails and parking areas are being brushed, cleared and marked. The snowmobile community generates over $30 billion dollars-worth of economic activity and is an important part of the economic engine in many rural communities in the Snowbelt. Visitation to the www.GoSnowmobiling.org website and the www.snowmobile.org website are increasing and it appears visitation will again generate record numbers. Last year, over 4 million hits were made on the web sites. Based on visitation, many of those visiting the sites were most interested in snowmobile rental locations and snowmobile destinations. It looks like 2013-2014 will be another good snowmobiling year and we look forward to seeing you on the trails! All snowmobilers are encouraged to have their snowmobiles prepared for winter and make sure to check snowmobile trailers, tow-vehicles, etc. to make sure they are in proper working order before heading out for that first ride of the season.
Colorado Snowmobile Association Wins Take a Friend Snowmobiling Contest June 2013 The Colorado Snowmobile Association won the 2013 Take A Friend Snowmobiling Contest sponsored by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association whose members are Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris, and Yamaha. The members of the CSA and their clubs took 486 individuals snowmobiling in Colorado this past winter of 2012-2013. The CSA used their web site, the CSA Facebook Page, the monthly newspaper, as well as an annual direct mail letter to their members and follow-up e-mail to get the word out and obtain support and enthusiasm from the snowmobile clubs throughout the state of Colorado. In addition to their efforts in using their established media to communicate with their clubs and members, they also partnered with the State Park representatives and US Forest Service representatives located in Colorado. The effort was well planned and was strongly supported by the Board of Directors and the membership of the Colorado Snowmobile Association. In addition to putting out the word and inviting non-snowmobilers to Go Snowmobiling, the CSA spent time and effort ensuring that safety guidelines for all of the rides were used and they recognized the 7 clubs that participated in the rides. The rides began in January 2013 and culminated at the end of March 2013. Many Colorado residents were introduced to snowmobiling and to the Colorado Snowmobile Association. The outings introduced potential new snowmobilers to the clubs and the state Association thus strengthening the club network and highlighting all of the hard work of the Association.
The general media throughout Colorado enthusiastically supported the rides as they too were introduced to snowmobiling through the ride activities. Positive stories on snowmobiling ran throughout the state and new friendships were made with various Visitor and Convention Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce, other Tourism related individuals, and state Government representatives. Photos of the events highlighted the excitement and joy radiating on the faces of all who participated in the rides. You can see the experience was 100% fun and excitement for everyone involved! Event planning included easy riding opportunities for novice snowmobilers with carefully planned stops and of course GOOD FOOD! The manufacturers through the Go Snowmobiling Campaign effort were pleased to present the Colorado Snowmobile Association with a check for $5,000.00 during the International Snowmobile Congress held in Green Bay, WI. The manufacturers are looking forward to continued support of the Take a Friend Snowmobiling Campaign for 2014. $5,000.00 Prize Awards are available to eligible Associations and Federations. The 2014 Take a Friend Snowmobiling Contest Winners will be recognized at the 2014 International Snowmobile Congress which will be held in Keystone, Colorado – June 11-14, 2014. A campaign action manual and contest form, highlighting the guidelines to apply for the Contest is located on both of the manufacturer web sites: www.snowmobile.org and www.gosnowmobiling.org
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Join in the Fun! Thursday, February 6 to Sunday, February 9, 2014 In order to adequately arrange for food and activities for the Ride-In, please complete and mail this form to Barb Weaver by January 24, 2014. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Barb at 440-576-0635. Name:_______________________________________________________ Telephone Number:_____________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________ City:__________________________ State:_________ Zip:______________ Date of Arrival:_________________________________________________ Please list below the names of family members/friends who will be rooming with you. Include ages for children. Name Age _______________________________________
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Please mail completed form to: Barb Weaver 369 Footville-Richmond Road Jefferson, OH 44047 or Email your information to: bawblw@roadrunner.com
Ride-in 2014 O.S.S.A.
833 WEST MAIN STREET GAYLORD, MICHIGAN
FEBRUARY 6-9, 2014
PACKAGE RATES: (Packages include tax and gratuity) TWO-NIGHT STAY SNOWMOBILE PACKAGE: (Friday & Saturday Nights) Two nights stay, Saturday Breakfast Buffet, Saturday Banquet, and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. 1 Person Per Room: $242.92 Food Only Per Person: $43.32 2 People Per Room: $302.24 Banquet Only Per Person: $28.46 3 People Per Room: $361.56 Banquet Children 6-11 yrs old: $9.92 4 People Per Room: $420.88 Banquet Children 1-5 yrs old: $5.00 THREE-NIGHT STAY SNOWMOBILE PACKAGE: (Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights) Three nights stay, Friday Breakfast Buffet, Saturday Breakfast Buffet, Saturday Banquet, and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. 1 Person Per Room: $317.07 Food Only Per Person: $49.51 2 People Per Room: $381.58 Banquet Only Per Person: $28.46 3 People Per Room: $447.09 Banquet Children 6-11 yrs old: $9.92 4 People Per Room: $512.60 Banquet Children 1-5 yrs old: $5.00 Children who are 11 years old and younger room free with their parents. ADDITIONAL ROOM RATES: For those attendees purchasing packages, if staying before or after the dates included in the packages, the room rate per night is $62.00 plus tax (6% sales and 4% county). REGISTRATION: To make your room reservations, call the hotel at 989-732-2431 by January 24, 2014 and inform the desk clerk that your reservation is for the OSSA Ride-In so that you can get the discounted package rates and be eligible for all of the weekend festivities. Please call Barb Weaver at 440-576-0635 to confirm your attendance. TRAIL PERMITS: The cost of Michigan trail permits for the 2013-2014 season is $45.00. REMINDER: Your dues to OSSA must be current in order to be eligible for prizes at the Ride-In.
ACTIVITIES:
• Food/Refreshments Thursday & Friday Evenings • 50/50 Raffle • Auction – Baskets Donated by Clubs • Corn Hole Games • Fun Run • Door Prizes • Drawing for Winners of OSSA Sled Raffle • Group/Guided Rides • Poker Tournament • Reverse Card Raffle • Silent Auction “Theme” Nights: Thursday – Snowmobile Brand Night; Friday – Hawaiian Night; Saturday – Club T-shirt Night
QUESTIONS: For more information, feel free to call: Anna Kothera – 440-834-1030, Tracie Pasko – 330-212-1061, Barb Weaver - 440-576-0635 or 440-228-5412
Grand River Trail Riders www.grandrivertrailriders.com P.O. Box 22, Austinburg, OH 44010 Barry Weaver 440-576-0635 Time and Locations Vary. Most at Quinn’s Family Restaurant; 5:00 PM First Sunday of the Month Delaware Co. Snowmobile Club 222 Hyatts Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 Dale Huffman 614-496-9463 2nd Wednesday of the Month; 7:00 PM (Oct-Mar) Location to be determined Call Dale to verify Flying Tigers Snowmobile Club www.flyingtigerssnowmobileclub.org 7617 Arlington NW, Massillon, OH 44646 David Marshall 330-243-1799 dvmarsha@roadrunner.com 1st Tues. of the Month (Sep-Mar); 6:30 PM Kozmo’s Grille, 37 First St., Massilon Forest County Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 131, Endeavor, PA 16322 Paulette Wood 440-867-8682 SnowWing@windstream.net Time and Locations Vary Grand Lake Recreation Club 5542 Island View Dr., Celina, OH 45822 Tom Godshaw 419-268-2385 Every other month starting in Oct.; 2:00 PM South Shore Sportsman’s Club
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Montville Highlanders Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 123, Montville, OH 44064 Chip Hofstetter 440-477-0054 2nd Thursday of Every Month; 7:30 PM Montville Community Center Newbury Snowmobile Club 10310 Fairmount Rd., Newbury, OH 44065 Wayne Mansfield 440-564-9828 2nd Tuesday of the Month; 8:00 PM Newbury Town Hall; Newbury, OH Northcoast Snowmobilers 2719 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 Matt Durek 419-239-7012 Parkman Polar Bears Inc. P.O. Box 576, Parkman, OH 44080 Kyle Miller 440-991-6431 2nd Sunday of the Month; 6:00 PM Parkman Community House Pymatuning TrailBlazers Club P.O. Box 28, Jamestown, PA 16424 Jay Richards 440-344-6135 3rd Saturday of the Month Clubhouse off Burns Rd
South County Ditch Bangers P.O. Box 353, Orwell, OH 44076 John Watson 2nd Tuesday of the Month; 12 Noon Bill Hodge’s Residence Stateline Sno Trackers www.sno-trackers.org P.O. Box 37, Conneaut, OH 44030 Scott Rood 2nd Sunday of the month; 6:00 PM (Sept-June) Club House on Root Rd Thompson Ledge Runners info@thompsonledgerunners.org P.O. Box 187, Thompson, OH 44086 Tim Doerr 440-298-1639 1st Wed. of the Month; 7:00 PM (Sept-Mar) Thompson Town Hall Troy Snowmobile Association Ltd. troysnowmobileassociation.com P.O. Box 233, Burton, OH 44021 Brian Kothera, justlabs@nowonline.net 1st Monday of the Month; 7:00 PM Mulligans Pub; 13768 Main Market Rd. (St. Rt. 422), Burton, OH 44021 Wakeman Sno-Ballers P.O. Box 6, Wakeman, OH 44889 Rolf Krupp 419-706-2864 wakemansnoballers@live.com 2nd & 4th Tues. of the Month; 8:00 PM Wakeman Eagles
ABC Lanes 340 W. 44th St. Ashtabula, OH 44004 440-993-7586 All Ohio Motorsports 23361 Aurora Rd. Cleveland, OH 44146 440-786-2230 www.allohiomotorsports.com American Powersports 3690 Speedway Dr. Findlay, OH 45840 419-422-9253 www.americanpowersport.com Andover Tire & Auto Repair P.O. Box 870 Andover, OH 44003 440-689-0003 AuSable Valley Ramada Inn & Conference Center 2650 S. I-75 B.L., P.O. Box 473 Grayling, MI 49738 989-348-7611 www.ausablevalleyhotel.com Bair’s Polaris 6956 Portage St. NW North Canton, OH 44720 330-499-4544 www.bairsinc.com Barry’s Auto Repair 369 Footville-Richmond Rd. Jefferson, OH 44047 440-576-8852 Bay Mills Resort & Casino 11386 W. Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI 49715 906-248-3715 www.4baymills.com Bears Lair 10755 M72 S.E. Kalkaska, MI 49646 231-258-8809 Best Friends Restaurant 1741 State Route 534 South Geneva, OH 44041 440-466-0041 Bilicic’s Busy Mart Rt. 534 & I-90 Harpersfield, OH 44041 440-466-9111 Bronzwood Golf Course 9645 Kinsman Pymatuning Rd. Kinsman, OH 44428 330-876-5300 www.bronzwoodgolfclub.com Building Technicians Corp. 4500 Clay St. Geneva, OH 44041 440-466-1651 Callender Insurance Agency Inc. 44 W. Main St. Geneva, OH 44041 440-466-1023
Christie’s Sales Inc. 3746 Mahoning Ave. Warren, OH 44483 330-847-0860 Colebrook Lounge 812 State Route 322 Orwell, OH 44076 440-422-3131 Concord Motorsports 8109 Crile Rd. Concord, OH 44077 440-354-4140 www.concordmotorsportsohio.com Crawford Insurance 55 South Forest St. Geneva, OH 44041 440-466-1144 www.crawfordinsurance.com Creekside Inn 1938 State Route 322 Orwell, OH 44076 440-437-5223 Diesel Automotive Mechanical Service 20080 W. Krick Rd., Unit B Walton Hills, OH 44146 440-232-1660 Grand River Manor 1153 Mechanicsville Rd. Geneva, OH 44041 440-466-9229 Great Lakes Auto Network 2824 N. Ridge E. Ashtabula, OH 44004 www.greatlakesautonetwork.com Gwinn Brothers Construction, Inc. 1453 Kinsman Rd. N. Bloomfield, OH 44450 440-685-4700 Hake Racing 31216 Tower Rd. Salem, OH 44460 330-222-2639 www.hakeracing.com Johnny K’s Powersports 420 Youngstown-Warren Rd. Niles, OH 44446 330-544-9696 www.johnnykspowersports.com Kiene Recreation 4500 Rd. R/Putnam Rd. Pandora, OH 45877 419-384-3800 www.kienerecreation.com LBL Printing, Inc. Publisher, Ohio Snowmobiler Magazine 365 W. Prospect St. Painesville, OH 44077 1-877-9 SNOMAG www.lblprinting.com Lengal Financial 2000 Bethel Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 614-442-7733 www.allstateagencies.com/
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JACKSON HOLE, WY (October 24, 2013) –
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a final Rule/Regulation for Winter Use of Yellowstone. The publishing of the final Rule officially completes the Winter Use Plan/Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process. The final Rule assures continued access to Yellowstone in Winter by both snowmobiles and snowcoaches. The creation of a “New Final Regulation” to implement the Record of Decision (ROD) was published in the Federal Register on October 22, 2013. And now for the Good News. The Final Rule/Regulation for Winter Use shows that our collective comments on the “Proposed Rule”, which ended June 17, 2013, have been heard. The Final Rule will provide a framework for more effectively managed access for snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park while minimizing impacts on visitors, air/sound quality, and wildlife. This final regulation, will guide management of winter use in the Park and will implement the preferred alternative from the Final SEIS.
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