September/October 2011 • Vol.12, No. 1

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The Official Publication of the Ohio State Snowmobile Association

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FeaturesO.S.S.A. Membership-Paying Dividends ...................................................5Yellowstone will OPEN to Snowmobiles for 2011-2012 ...........................6International Snowmobile Congress ........................................................8Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 Unveiled at Hay Days ..........................................9Ohio Snowmobile Drag Racer Makes History .................................. 10-11Woody’s Charity Golf Outing ...................................................................122012 Take a Friend Snowmobiling Campaign ........................................16Government Accountability Office’s E-15 Report ..................................17

DepartmentsO.S.S.A. Board Messages .......................................................................... 4O.S.S.A. Calendar of Events ....................................................................... 4Kid’s Corner ............................................................................................. 13Club News ...........................................................................................14-15

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Our “nutty” buddy

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Vice PresidentPaul Carpenter12 E. Walnut St.Jefferson, OH 44047440-812-6622pcarpenter@live.com

PresidentGary Hines 6407 Fassett StreetAshatabula, OH 44004440-992-3434440-344-3555 Cellhines57@roadrunner.com

TreasurerBob Callender1110 March Rd.Jefferson, OH 44047440-858-2271callenderins@sbcglobal.net

Recording SecretaryJennifer Hines 6407 Fassett StreetAshatabula, OH 44004440-992-3434hines57@roadrunner.com

Lori Carpenter12 E. Walnut St.Jefferson, OH 44047440-812-0161

Chip Chepes14510 Bass Lake Rd.Newbury, OH 44065440-567-1185frontlinebuilders@windstream.net

Eric Chepes19146 Nelson Parkman Rd.Garrettsville, OH 44231216-387-0562

Travis Cotterman11038 Clay St.Montville, OH 44064440-773-7598snowmant@windstream.net

Robert Kirk17159 MumfordBurton, OH 44021justlabs@nowonline.net

Tim Doerr15692 Thompson Rd.Thompson, OH 44086440-298-1639doerr@windstream.net

Bill Dresnek277 E. Jefferson St.Jefferson, OH 44047440-576-1206440-862-3466 Cellcatchcan101@embarqmail.com

Chip Hofstetter11148 Clay St.Huntsburg, OH 44046440-477-0054mprproduction@aol.com

Brian Kothera17159 MumfordBurton, OH 44021justlabs@nowonline.net

Mark Rinderman116 Hawthorne Dr.Painesville, OH 44077440-352-2614beeman2337@roadrunner.com

Tim Rooth6135 Winchell Rd.Hiram, OH 44234pickle8d@windstream.net

Barb Weaver369 Footville-RichmondJefferson, OH 44047440-576-0635bawblw@adelphia.net

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Hello Ohio Snowmobilers, After a rainy wet spring, and a hot humid summer, the fall season can not get here fast enough. I just hope the sweltering summer will translate into lake effect snow storms this winter.

It has been a very busy off season for the OSSA. We had our annual Spring Meeting in March, at the Welshfield Inn, located in the Troy Parkman area. I want to welcome the new board members, Robert Kirk, Barry Weaver, Barb Weaver and Eric Chepes Your passion for the sport will help us become a stronger association.

In April several members from OSSA constructed a new snowmobile bridge at the Geneva State Park. Under the clear cool sky this amazing group assembled a sixty foot wood snowmobile trail bridge. It was amazing to see the individuals working together to make this bridge a reality.

Also in April, Chip Hofstetter and I travelled to Columbus to meet with the ODNR staff as other members of the newly formed State Recreational Vehicle Fund Board. This group consisted of snowmobile, ATV, and motorcycle groups; as well as dealers and off road vehicle representatives. David Mustine, director of the ODNR spoke to our group and thanked us for being a part of the Ohio motorized travels community. The group is working to solve how to funnel funds from the registration sales, back into the riders’ hands, in the way of trails, trail heads and property. It is a long and sometimes slow process, especially for an impatient person like me, but we are all working to see that all the funds are spent wisely.

In June several members of the OSSA board attended the International Snowmobile

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October2 Grand River Trailriders – 7:004 Flying Tigers – 6:305 Thompson Ledge Runners – 7:008 Stateline Sno-Trackers – 7:009 Delaware Co. – 4:30 Grand Lake Recreation Club – 2:00 Parkman Polar Bears – 6:00 Troy Snowmobile Association – 7:00 Aaron Hope Memorial Golf Outing11 Newbury Snowmobile Club – 8:00 Wakeman Sno-Ballers – 8:0012 Miami Valley Snow Chasers13 Montville Highlanders – 7:3015 Pymatuning TrailBlazers Parkman/Troy Snowmobile Clubs Swap Meet22 Flying Tigers Swap Meet25 Wakeman Sno-Ballers – 8:0030 South County Ditch Bangers – 12:00

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Congress held in Calgary, Canada. It was a very informational conference and we shared a great deal of information to help our association grow and prosper. Our OSSA Board of directors met monthly throughout the spring and summer, working on the snowmobile raffle, Ride In, Take a Friend Snowmobiling, safety classes as well as other topics, getting ready for the upcoming winter season. The raffle this year is a new twist; a snazzy Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 snowmobile. Yes, it’s a children’s’ sled, but we are trying to reach out the families and get them involved in the sport. The 1st ticket drawn will get the choice of the snowmobile or $2000 cash. The next ticket drawn receives the Grand Prize option not chosen by the Grand Prize winner. Along with this grand prize, there are several other prizes, making this a great raffle. This is just a small sample of what has been happening during the off season, with more info to follow. It has been a busy summer and the snow is just around the corner. Get your sleds ready, your gear updated and we’re ready to ride!

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Hope that everyone had a great summer. I know that some are torn between not wanting to give up your summer fun and games and really wanting to get back on your sled and ride. I’m right there with you. I just got my renewal for NY in the mail and now I’m starting to get the itch. Well it’s just around the corner, which brings me to the reason I’m writing this. MEMBERSHIP! What do we have to do to increase our numbers? Ask yourself this question: How many times have you been out on your sled riding trails that your club has work on and see someone you don’t know? Have you stopped and asked who they are? Have you asked if they are interested in joining your club? Do you have a club application with you in your pack? the old sayings that “there is strength in numbers”, is true even more today then ever. If every club member was to get just 1 new member, we could double our numbers. If we were to ask our members how many land owners they know and could talk to about putting a trail through their property, the possibilities could be endless.

Now, what does OSSA do for you and why should you promote membership? Good question. First off let us state the obvious: 6 issues of the magazine, Sept/Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb & March/April. OSSA has a web page that clubs can have events posted to. Individuals can also have items posted on the “classified” page of the web as well. So what else does OSSA do for me/my club: OSSA does a charity match of up to $100.00 per club, up to $500.00 per year. Clubs submit proof of their donating to OSSA. OSSA gives each club 20% of all the clubs ticket sales on the annual sled raffle back to them. OSSA gives out a $500.00 scholarship each year to a family member that is enrolled in school full time. By the way, OSSA received NO applications for the scholarship last year.

Here is the big kicker that everyone should know: Did you know that OSSA has 2 people on the SRV (State Recreational vehicle) Fund board? Yes I said it, that is the StAtE SRV FUND BOARD! Have you registered your sled in the last couple of years? If not here is the sticker shock, it is no longer $8.00 for

3 years, and mine was $34.75. I was a little PO’d until I learned what was going on. the SRV fund is set up to help create a funding for trail development, groomers, signage, bridges, fencing etc. the money can not be touched by any party other then the board. there is a lot of work to be done yet before any of the money that is already being put in there can be touched.

OSSA belongs to ACSA, American Council of Snowmobile Association. OSSA is the State representative for snowmobiling in Ohio. We work with ISMA, International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association. We give them our input as to what our members are look-ing for. We attend an annual “Snowmobile Congress” where we meet with other states and as well Canada, Sweden & Russian snowmobile associations. these organiza-tions are fighting to keep trails open such as “Yellowstone”, and to work with state and local governments to establish new trails. this in turn means tourism money for them.

O.S.S.A. MEMBERSHIPWe also attend the annual “Fly-In”; this is where we get to meet with our DC Congressmen & Senators.

OK, here is what I am asking every last one of you to do: carry a club application with you and give it to someone you know does not belong to your club. Next time you are at your local dealer; ask them to hand out info on your club with each new or used sled they sell. Ask your local dealer if they are supporters of OSSA, commercial members. If they are not ask them why not and give them an application or have them print one off on the web page. Same goes for when you stop at your favorite watering hole or food stop.

thanks for taking the time to read this, hopefully it means that you are interested in growing the sport and growing your clubs membership as well as OSSA’s. Hope to see you on the trails. Be safe.

By: Bob CallenderPaying Dividends

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this access is being permitted by the Park Service as part of their new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. the EIS process will determine a long term Winter Use plan for Yellowstone. the Park will operate under the regulations listed below just like the 2010-2011 season. A new long term regulation should be in place by the 2012-2013 season. Watch for more information at www.saveyellowstonepark.com

the information from the Park Service provides visitors, area businesses, and park employees with an outline they can use for the 2011-12 season. Under the plan motorized oversnow access will continue this winter, just like last winter. Here is a quick summary of this coming season’s rules. Up to 318 commercially guided, Best Available technology (BAt) snowmobiles and up to 78 snowcoaches will be allowed per day in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone’s East Entrance and Sylvan Pass will be open for motorized and non-motorized oversnow travel, subject to weather and safety constraints. trail and off-road use of snowmobiles and snowcoaches has always been, and will continue to be, prohibited.

Another already completed special rule has been published that addresses snowmobile access in Grand teton Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, including access along Grassy

Lake Road from Flagg Ranch to the National Forest and on Jackson Lake for licensed anglers.

In closing, I understand that the fight over Yellowstone has been a long, contentious and complicated battle. We are now in the 13th year of our combined efforts to maintain snowmobile access to Yellowstone National Park. Please remember, the fact that Yellowstone remains open to snowmobiles represents one of the most profound victories over the extreme environmental movement

Jack WelchSpecial Projects ConsultantBlueRibbon Coalition303-324-7185

Yellowstone will open to Snowmobiles for 2011-2012this Winter Season!

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Update: The news is good from the Park Service. On December 15, 2011 the gates will open for the 2011-2012 season for snowmobile access to Yellowstone National Park.

in our lifetime. Enjoy the victory and make your plans to come and enjoy Yellowstone and Grand teton National Parks this winter on a snowmobile!

Note: As additional information on items covered in this summary are announced by the Park Service they will be posted at our dedicated website of www.saveyellowstonepark.com

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This was the second year that I attended the International Snowmobile Congress. The event was held in Calgary, Canada. The event is more of a reunion, because most of the attendees go year after year. They are a very dedicated group of people. There is so much knowledge in that hotel, and everyone is willing to trade ideas. It is a very enlightening experience.

We arrived on Wednesday, which is pretty much a free day. After being up since 3:00 am, it was naptime for us. We did get the chance to walk around the city a little before and after our nap. The city is very progressive and our area was very busy. Most people take public transportation or ride bicycles. The area had a lot of bars and restaurants. Even with the nap, I was ready for bed at 9:30.

Thursday starts with a 7:00 am breakfast. While everyone is eating, there are speakers that keep the crowd entertained. Ed Klim spoke about the facts and statistics of snowmobiling. For example, the average age of a snowmobiler is 43 years old and makes $65,000 per year. Sixty-eight percent of snowmobilers are married and sixty-five percent belong to a club. Ed is very knowledgeable about the sport. He is also very entertaining. After breakfast the meetings begin. I attended the Mid-West Chapter meeting. The budget was discussed and voted on. Discussion was held on the topic of ACSA (American Council of Snowmobile Associations) running an ad on the Versus TV channel during the program produced by Video Mike. All of the delegates were in favor of the ad being run. Lunch is a free time for everyone but media, they attend a lunch meeting. After lunch, the ACSA meeting was held. Most of the time was devoted to discussion on the budget and a by-laws change. The meeting

broke up around 4:00 and then it was time to board the bus to take us to the “Off Site” excursion that is planned every year by the host state or providence. This year’s event took us to the “Gasoline Alley” museum. The museum fills two floors with antique cars & trucks and gasoline pumps (the old ones that you see on American Pickers). There were hundreds of these pumps. They also provided dinner and entertainment. The “Calgary Fiddlers” performed. They are a group of teenage fiddlers who are amazing.

Friday morning started at 7:00 am once again. The guest speaker was Lee Aase, director of Mayo Clinic Center Social Media. He talked about the growing trend for Facebook, Twitter, and blogs. After the breakfast meeting, he held a seminar about social media. He was very entertaining and convincing, almost convinced me to get a Facebook page (almost, but not quite). After lunch, I attended the Mid-West Chapter meeting. Elections were held and a recommendation for ACSA to run an ad for the snowmobile show on the Versus TV channel was voted on and passed. Everyone was treated to a Groomer Reception for Friday nights dinner. The companies that had displays of groomers hosted a dinner. They supplied beef sandwiches, salads and drinks. They were on hand to answer questions about their merchandise.

Saturday morning once again found us lining up for breakfast at 7:00 am.

The guest speaker spoke about “Global Warming”. His stand is that it is not true. His example was that it is the same people who are predicting the global warming are also predicting the weather for a week in advance (and they never get that right). It was a very interesting lecture. He was funny and talked a mile a minute. After breakfast, I attended the ACSA meeting. The main focus was on the Video Mike issue and elections. It was voted for ACSA to run an ad with the program on Versus TV. Elections showed a new group of people filling the spots of the executive board. After lunch, the meeting for the wrap-up for the International Snowmobile Congress was held. A banquet dinner was held in the evening. Awards were handed out.

All in all, I had a good time. I would have liked to be able to see more of the city. Maybe someday we can go there on vacation instead of being in meetings all day. Ohio put in a bid to host Congress in 2013. We did not get the nod of approval from the nomination committee. All through the event, I thought in my mind on how Ohio could have done a great job of organizing and entertaining the attendees. Perhaps one day we will get the chance to wow them.

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Thief River Falls, Minn. (9/10/11) –

The official start to winter kicked off today at the largest snowmobile event in the world – Haydays. Thousands of loyal Team Arctic race fans were treated to the first unveiling of the all-new 2012 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 race sled.

70’s fashion Icon, Cat Girl unveiled the all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600 and conducted a walk-around with Performance Product Team Manager Troy Halvorson. Halvorson said the all-new Sno Pro 600 will build upon last season’s winning success and the success of the recently introduced ProCross chassis. Key highlights include:

• All new ProCross Race chassis – Stronger and lighter than 2011 Sno Pro 600

• 600R race engine with 40mm Mikuni rack style TM carbs w/TPS

• Front Arctic Race Suspension (ARS) – with Fox Float X Evol Shox

• All-new Race Slide Action rear suspension equipped with Fox Racing Shox

• 1.7-in. Snocross track or 1.25-in. Cobra 2-ply Cross Country track

• Arctic Drive System (ADS) with magnesium chaincase and all-new Torque Overloading Sensing (TOS) bottom sprocket

• Torque Control Link (TCL) - Links the drive to driven clutch

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• 5 gallon Snocross or 12 gallon Cross Country fuel tank

“Racing has been a strong cornerstone of Arctic Cat’s heritage and brand. An arena we have consistently used for testing and development. It’s our commitment to race the ProCross chassis and show the world that our consumers can buy the same snowmobile to conquer the world’s toughest terrain.”

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Defending his ISOC Pro Points Championship Title, Tucker Hibbert will race the full season aboard the all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600 as well as compete for his sixth-consecutive ESPN Winter X Games gold medal. If he wins, Hibbert will become the only athlete in the history of Winter X to six-peat. Hibbert has competed every year since 2000 and currently holds 10 medals, six of which are gold.

Arctic Cat CEO Claude Jordan stated, “Our talented engineers have built our best Sno Pro race sled to date, and that says a lot considering we won every major race or championship title last season. It’s going to be a tough year for our competition, but an even better year for our Team Arctic race fans!”

About Arctic Cat and tucker HibbertArctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minn., designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat® brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. Its common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information regarding the all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600, and other Arctic Cat products please log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer. For more information on Tucker Hibbert, please log on to www.tucker-hibbert.com.

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Saturday, August 27th started like every other normal race day; much needed coffee, errands, load-up, head to the track, tinker and tweak, wait, tinker some more and wait... But this race day was the second to the last points day of the season at Quaker City Motosports Park Raceway. Unbeknownst to Mike Hake of Salem, Ohio, this race day was going to be different. It was going to be the day that would secure his place in history with his greatest racing achievement.

The day progressed slowly with two-and-a-half hours between first and second rounds of time trials. The heightened anticipation of eliminations and increased competitor count seemed to make the hours grown even longer. Five hours into the day, the glorious notes of our nation’s anthem echoed from overhead, followed finally by those wanting words. The phrase that makes one’s heart beat a little faster and their belly take an excited turn or two.... Bikes and sleds, BIKES AND SLEDS... lanes two and three!

Retaining only a single point advantage over his closest opponent, Hake heads into his first round of eliminations with zeal and concern. With his sled running just fairly consistent during practice, he is destined to rely on his fine-tuned racing skills and a little luck if he is to make short work of his challengers.

Round one proved to be a breakout contest of error. And in the game of “worst or first”, Hake and his Dragon-fueled machine quickly took out his first opponent as he ran a 9.47 elapsed time on a 9.49 dial.

In the next round, he found himself facing off against a Polaris sled and soon he was the victor for a second time. With no other

sleds remaining past the second round, Hake

would only have two-wheeled adversaries to beat. Commanding attention in the waterbox with his burnout music flooding the now cold night air, Hake confronted round three. Once again, his bite proved to be as tenacious as his bark as he was the recipient of his tertiary win light.

After twelve hours of smoke and racing, waiting, wanting, and winning, the stage was set for the final elimination. In the wee hours of Sunday morning, the last two players took to their roles in the familiar, unchanged script of drag racing; both wanting completely different endings. With the air weighted from the chill of heavy dew and the track temperature ever-so-much cooler, each racer entered staging wondering if the track would hold. Determined to win, Hake bumped in first. The pair fully commits in both lanes, basked by the amber glow reflecting off the shiny asphalt. Almost simultaneously both motors rev to engagement and Hake leaves first. He spins slightly after nailing a respectable reaction time and in the distance, as he hits the 60 foot mark, the gleam of the win beacon with its white halo of victory comes on in his lane. He has battled his last contender for the evening. Hake finishes his closing pass at 136 mph with an elapsed time of 9.51. He is victorious. And now four points to the good with the contention lead he could breathe a little easier; or so he thought.

And so Sunday timidly arrived without any fanfare or grandeur but could be epitomized by the infamous lyrics of Cake, “Because he’s racing and pacing and plotting the course,... He’s going the distance.” Out came the calculators and the counting on fingers and toes commenced. Quickly the determination was made that there would be only

four rounds for the day’s event. Which translated to Hake needing to only win one round to undeniably secure the top prize for the season. As luck would have it, and the misfortune that it was, he found himself as the first round runner up. Once more the tallying got underway. His nearest opponent would need four more rounds to tie for the championship, and following the lack luster number of buy backs, that was not possible. Only three rounds would remain for the last race of the last day of points. And with that, Hake’s fate was sealed as he readily took his pinnacle position on the podium and embraced making history; for the first time ever a snowmobile drag racer had clinched the top honor for the Bike/Sled Points Class at Quaker City Motorsports Park Raceway.

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International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (IEM), maker of Woody’s traction products, held their 2nd Annual Golf Outing on August 19, 2011 to bring industry patrons, local businesses, and friends together in efforts to raise funds for Pink Ribbon Riders© (PRR).

The day started out early at Beech Hollow Golf Course in Freeland Michigan with over 120 participants. Last years 1st Annual was enjoyed by all who attended which generated more interest and double the teams signed up to play this year. As everyone arrived, they enjoyed coffee,

donuts and a massage to get them ready for 18 holes of golf. Free massages were given out by Nicole Mollhagen from Your Healthy Balance of Saginaw County.

Teams throughout the day had the opportunity to win a $10,000 Hole-In-One, hole prizes and many others prizes donated for this worthy event. In addition, players dug deep into their pockets and participated in 50/50 drawings, raffles, betting hole, and a live auction. Winners of the 50/50’s gave ALL their winnings back to PRR, as well the 1st and 2nd place finishers and skin winners gave back a portion to PRR. After a great day of play, teams joined under the pavilion area where they were treated to a wonderful chicken dinner prepared by Beech Hollow.

During the dinner presentation a local breast cancer patient, Sherry Stewart, was presented with a gift of $500 by Pink Ribbon Riders. Sherry was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2010. She is currently undergoing radiation treatments and will have to continue with chemotherapy once finished with the radiation. Sherry’s spirits are high and she was extremely grateful to all of those who attended and made the day possible.

Team Wixom was the 1st place team and was awarded $480 with the 2nd place team, TechMet Carbides (last years winners), getting $240. The Boice Bird and Sons team secured 3rd place and will receive new 2012 Woody’s Hooded Sweatshirts. Team #60, Bouza Dairy and Nizinski teams went home with goody bags for taking 5th, 10th and last places. “I was impressed with the support the industry gave Pink Ribbon Riders at the second annual fund raiser. The event really grew from the first year. The team at Woody’s outdid themselves with

hospitality and professionalism. It was a very enjoyable day, raising money for a wonderful cause. Everyone should make the time to attend next years event as they will get to see first-hand the incredible work that Pink Ribbon Riders is doing in their local communities for people who are hardest hit by a devastating disease,” said Joe Mooney from Marshall Distributing.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Woody’s-Pink Ribbon Riders golf outing. Woody’s, a long time sponsor of Wright & Filippis racing, can always be counted on with quality traction products to put our sleds on the podium. The golf outing was nothing short of spectacular. We had a great time, raised money for a great cause, and we showed that we belong racing a sled, not on a golf course! Can’t wait till next year’s event,” said Jim Wazny from Wright & Filippis.

Thank you to all our sponsors, prize donors, teams, volunteers, PRR, and

Beech Hollow for making this a fun and successful event!

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Why does history keep repeating itself?Because we weren’t listening the first time!

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Chip Hofstetter, President of the Montville Highlanders and board member of OSSA, is proudly displaying the snowmobile that is being given away. Thank you, Chip!!

Some Grand River Trail Riders club members and friends experi-enced an enjoyable dinner/dance cruise on the Goodtime III during the month of June. In addition to dinner, we were treated to a pic-turesque view of Cleveland from the river and shoreline. Those liking rap music were able to stay on the up-per decks, while those choosing country music went inside on the lower level of the boat. Thanks to Gary and Jennifer Hines for chairing the cruise.

In July, ladies of the club and their friends partook in a shopping spree to the Aurora

Grand River Trail RidersHello Snowmobilers. I hope that everyone had a great summer! Now we need to be patient and wait for those snowflakes to start falling for us for the coming snowmobile season. Hope we get a lot of nice deep, fluffy snow that lasts a long time.

Our club has had a very busy spring and summer. In April, we held a club bowling event at Jefferson Lanes. Thanks to Rod Butcher for chairing this function.

Our annual reverse raffle was also held in April in the Expo Center at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. The raffle was well attended, and our club provided a monetary donation to Ashtabula County 4-H from the proceeds of the raffle along with matching funds from the Ohio State Snowmobile Association. Thanks to everyone who worked the raffle and thanks to all of the people who attended the raffle. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated.

During Memorial Day weekend in May, the Montville Highlanders, Thompson Ledge Runners, and Grand River Trail Riders sponsored a pork and beef roast picnic at Fassonation Park in Madison. Some of the activities provided were softball, corn hole, scavenger hunt, horse-drawn carriage rides, a fishing pond, sideboards, and door prizes. The drawing was held for the OSSA gun raffle, and the winner was Mike Evangelista from Madison, Ohio. Congratulations, Mike!! A similar event will be held again during Memorial Day weekend next year. During the picnic, tickets were sold for OSSA’s sled raffle. This year’s grand prize is a 2011 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 Snowmobile or a $2,000 cash option. As you can see in the picture,

NewsFarms Outlet Mall. They were able to find some good bargains and experienced a day of good camaraderie. Thank you to Vickie Buckey and Jennifer Hines for organizing the shopping trip.

As of the writing of this article, our club golf outing, scheduled to be held in August at Maple Ridge Golf Course, has not yet taken place. Hopefully, we will have a good turnout and everyone will have fun.

Over many years of fund-raisers and saving, our club has finally realized two of our goals—to have our own piece of property and a storage building for the club equipment to maintain the Western Reserve Greenway Trail during the winter months. Last year, our club purchased a plot of land adjacent to the Greenway Trail. This summer, club members worked almost every Saturday constructing our storage building. At the time I am writing this article, the storage building is not yet complete; however, in a few weeks, the building should be all closed in. Special

thanks to those club members who relentlessly showed up to help work on the storage building. It seems like the same people were there week after week, and their time and efforts are priceless. Without their volunteerism, our dream could not be realized. Special thanks to Tom Nemitz, club member

and owner of TNT Construction, and Kevin Cottle, club member and employee of Tom Nemitz. They were there nearly every Saturday to work

on the building or else get the other club members started for that day’s endeavor. Without their expertise, the project would not have gone so smoothly.

Last, but not least, I would like to give you a heads-up on this year’s Ride-In so that you can mark it on your calendar and make plans to attend. After a one-year hiatus, Barry and I are back on the board of the Ohio State Snowmobile Association. I am chairing the Ride-In this year which is going to be held beginning Thursday, January 26, 2012 with check-out on Sunday, January 29, 2012. The Ride-In will be held at the same location as the past few years—the Grayling Ramada Hotel and Conference Center in Grayling, Michigan. I was able to negotiate and keep the package rates very close to what they were last year. There have been renovations to the hotel, including the installation of new beds. I have been promised that the breakfast buffet will have fresh, cracked eggs. I will do my best to make this an enjoyable experience for all who attend. Hope to see you at the Ride-In, if not before!!

Barb Weaver, Treasurer

Montville HighlandersHello Everyone, its hard to believe that the summer is now coming to an end and winter is just around the corner. This past summer the Montville,Thompson and Grand River clubs held a Pig and Beef roast at Fascination park, We had a fairly good turn out and had a wonderful day playing softball along with hay rides and horse drawn carriage rides. The food was good as always and a good time was had by all. I would like to thank all who participated and helped out with the event. The annual Aaron Hope golf outing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on October 9th at Grand View Golf Course in Middlefield.The cost is $60 per golfer. I hope to see all of the usual golfers along with some new ones this year. It is always a fun filled event and it goes towards scholarships for high school students in the ledgemont school District. Even if you are not a golfer it is fun to see your snowmobile buddies try to hit that little white ball and there are also allot of stories to tell afterward so I hope to see you there.

The Highlanders will hold their first meeting of the season on September 15 2011 this year and we will discuss trail cleanings at that meeting. As it looks now we have no trail issues in our area and we will be working on expanding a few additional ones. The grommer and drag are now painted ,repaired and ready for the season ahead. Our annual Pig Roast is scheduled for January 21 2012 and once again due to some generous people we will be giving away another 1000.00 grand prize this year. Tickets will be available in the near future so see any club member for tickets. Mark your calendar for the annual OSSA ride-in, once again it is being held in Grayling Michigan January 27,28,29 2012 and I would like to see everyone there. See ya around.

Chip Hofstetter

Thompson LedgerunnersHello fellow snowmobilers…wow, I can’t believe I just typed that! After enduring the latest – and hopefully the last – heat wave of the summer, it’s kind of hard to believe meetings start in less than a month. The first Thompson Ledge Runners’ meeting is at the Town Hall on September 7th at 7:00 PM. It will be nice to talk to some friends in the club again to find out how everybody’s

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Back to what I mentioned earlier, ‘Snowmobile club meetings.’ The thought of my passion for snowmobiling has crossed my mind more frequently in the last few weeks. I’ve been thinking where I want to take my daughter riding this up-coming season. I am planning on the both of us doing the “Ride-In” but I would also like to take her up to the U.P. so she can see how beautiful the riding is up there. And those of you who have been there, you know what I mean!

During our Ledge Runners meeting we will start thinking about planning club events, trail cleaning parties, the OSSA Ride-In, safety club classes and just find out how everybody’s summer went. I’m just hoping we have a “good” season for snow and a safe season for riders; for everybody in the snowmobile community.

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HASLETT, MI, JULY 27, 2011 –

The snowmobile manufacturers, through ISMA, are excited to partner with the organized snowmobiling community and the many snowmobile associations and clubs who support snowmobiling throughout North America. This unique industry partnership is pleased to announce a contest featuring a $5000 cash prize to the state snowmobile association member of ACSA and a $5000 cash prize to the provincial snowmobile association member of CCSO that organizes and promotes a Go Snowmobiling Ride campaign in their state or province.

The Campaign is designed to encourage the associations to work with their local snowmobile clubs, Visitors and Convention Bureaus, and other interested parties in developing and holding snowmobile demonstration rides this winter.

The snowmobile riding events may be held any time between January 1- March 31, 2012. The attached entry forms are due to the ISMA Office by April 30, 2012.

The contest encourages the development and expansion of relationships that clubs

and associations have with Visitors and Convention Bureaus, the media, and the related snowmobile businesses. (dealers, restaurants, gas stations, banks, resorts, etc.)

In depth research shows us that many individuals who do not presently snow-mobile are very interested in “giving it a try.” Over 80% of all citizens look very favorably toward a fun snowmobiling winter experience. Our research firm, interviewing thousands of non-snowmo-bilers across North America, discovered that when asked, non-snowmobilers will rate their interest in going snowmobiling on a scale of 1 – 10 as high as a “9” rat-ing. Those of us who have participated in taking friends snowmobiling know there are miles-of-smiles from those that we invite to join us and a good time is had by all. Very often our snowmobiling family expands as new riders purchase their first new or used snowmobiles as a result of our invitation to try snowmobil-ing for their own family fun in the winter.

We encourage all clubs and associations to participate in this fun and profitable contest. We encourage snowmobilers to welcome non-snowmobilers to enjoy snowmobiling and the great scenery, friendship, and fun that we all enjoy during the winter months.

Please review, copy and distribute the attached contest entry form. Remember that all snowmobile clubs throughout North America are encourage to par-ticipate in this contest and support their state or provincial snowmobile associa-tion in helping make their organizations grow and prosper.

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EPA has granted a “partial approval” for E15 (gasoline that contains 15 percent ethanol) for vehicle models 2001 and newer. This controversial rule was examined in a recent GAO report, which highlighted the major chal-lenges to the retail sale of E15, focusing on compatibility, cost, and liability.

The full report is available at:www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-513

E15 Compatibility – Multiple federal studies have revealed potential problems using E15 with existing dispensing equipment: According to a recent Department of Energy (DOE) report and research, “certain elastomers, rubbers, and other materials used in UST [underground storage tank] systems may degrade or swell excessively when exposed to intermediate ethanol blends, becoming ineffective as gas-kets or seals” (p.26).

Federal research on E15 compatibility is also incomplete as: “[S]everal officials within EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks told [GAO] that DOE’s research efforts…have focused only on testing materials (e.g., elas-tomers and rubbers) and not actual compo-nents and equipment (e.g., valves and tanks) found in UST systems” (p.26). Although EPA

also plans to study E15 compatibility, “this research will be based on interviews with ex-perts and not on actual testing of materials, components, or equipment.…EPA officials stated that the ability to determine the com-patibility of legacy equipment with interme-diate blends is limited” (p.26-27). Currently, EPA has not developed a plan to undertake this research (p.27).

E15’s Cost – In order to sell E15, most fuel retailers will need to replace at least one dis-penser system in order to comply with cur-rent OSHA regulations, which will come at significant cost (p.27). In recent years, the average retail profit margin at convenience stores and fuel outlets range on average from $20,000 to $40,000. “According to estimates from EPA and several industry associations, installing a new dispenser system compati-ble with intermediate ethanol blends will cost over $20,000.” Given that most fuel retail-ers have four dispensers, it would cost over $80,000 to upgrade an entire retail facility (p.28). Furthermore, “the total cost of install-ing a new single-tank UST system compat-ible with intermediate ethanol blends is more than $100,000” (p.28).

E15 Liability – Even if state or local officials approved the use of E15 with existing dispens-ers, retailers would still be effectively ignor-ing OSHA’s regulations, exposing themselves to lawsuits for negligence and invalidation of business agreements that reference OSHA re-quirements (p.29).

Consumer misfueling can also raise liability issues: “Because EPA has only allowed E15 for use in model year 2001 and newer auto-mobiles, representatives from several industry associations stated that consumers may not be aware of the distinction between approved and nonapproved engines, or they may be con-fused about which fuel to use” (p.30). Many car manufacturers’ warranties do not cover the use of E15, “even for model year vehicles approved by EPA for E15.” This means that consumers could be held responsible for any repairs resulting from the use of E15 (p.30).

EPA requirements will not mitigate the potential for misfueling: Some consumers may not un-derstand the label, or “the label might get lost among the other labels commonly found on dis-pensers” (p.30). Additionally, “…some consum-ers will intentionally misfuel their automobiles if intermediate ethanol blends are cheaper.”

Government Accountability Office’s E15 Report(GAO report, “Challenges to the Transportation, Sale, and Use of Intermediate Ethanol Blends”, June 2011)

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Richmond trailer Sales . . . . . . . 12

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• Host Annual Go Snowmobiling Event• Host V.I.P. RIde for Elected Officials and Media• We work closely with O.D.N.R.

to establish public trails.• Legislative contact on State & National levels

to protect our right to ride on public lands.• $100.00 Charity Club Match

adjusted to budget yearly.• A sample of our Charity Donations: A. Easter Seal Society B. Salvation Army C. Local Volunteer Fire Dept. • We compile all Snowmobile Charities

from Ohio for International Charity Report • We attend many meetings to keep

the Snowmobiler up to date: 1. Rails to Trails 2. Ohio Trails Council 3. Western Reserve Greenway Trail 4. The Ohio to Erie Trail 5. OH Dept. of Natural Resources 6. RTP Appropriations Board 7. SRV Fund Board• We are members of: 1. International Snowmobile Council 2. Mid-West Chapter of American

Council of Snowmobile Assn. 3. Blue Ribbon Coalition 4. North Shore Trail 5. Western Reserve Greenway Trail 6. Rails to Trails

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• An OSSA delegate attends the International Snowmobile Congress, Mid-West Chapter and various other conventions, to better inform the O.S.S.A. of happenings in other states.

• We have a Snowmobile Safety Program for all ages.

• Annual SPRING Meeting - OPEN to all Snowmobilers in Ohio. Opportunity to vote for or become a board member.

• O.S.S.A. Magazine (6 Issues), which anyone can write articles for, publisher approved.

• We publish a book annually in the fall, to assist Snowmobilers in finding:

A. Dealerships B. Service & Repair C. Trailers D. Lodging E. Travel - Destinations F. Parts & Equipment• Information Booklets on how to organize

Snowmobile Clubs & other Snowmobile events.• Membership Dues Pay For • Touring&TrailsInformation • TheopportunitytotakepartinLocal,

Regional, State & National events. • Plus! With your Membership, you

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SNOWMOBILING1. Delaware Co. Snowmobile Club 222 Hyatts Rd Delaware, OH 43015 Dale Huffman 614-496-9463 2nd Sunday of the Month; 4:30 PM

2. Flying Tigers Snowmobile Club www.flyingtigerssnowmobileclub.org 7617 Arlington NW Massillon, OH 44646 Jim Stalder, 330-854-5647 jds1947@sssnet.com 1st Tues. of the Month (Sep-Mar); 6:30 PM Hog Heaven, Canton

3. Forest County Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 131 Endeavor, PA 16322 Paulette Wood 440-867-8682 SnowWing@windstream.net Time and Locations Vary

4. Geauga West Snowmobile Club, Inc. 8274 Tulip Lane Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Al Phan 440-543-7972 Inactive Club

5. Grand Lake Recreation Club P.O. Box 76 Montezuma, OH 45822 Rich Leis 419-268-9396 2nd Sunday of the Month 2:00 PM September - March South Shore Sportsman’s Club

6. 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 Austinburg Town Hall; 7:00 PM First Sunday of month

7. Marienville Trail Riders P.O. Box 151 Marienville, PA 16239 814-927-8280 marienvilletrailriders@verizon.net

8. Miami Valley Snow Chasers 3991 Lawrenceville Dr Springfield, OH 45504 Donald Acuff 937-964-9662 2nd Wednesday of the Month Time & Locations Vary

Show Your Support9. Montville Highlanders Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 123 Montville, OH 44064 Chip Hofstetter 440-477-0054 2nd Thursday of Every Month 7:30PM•PavillionatPlankRd.Tavern

10. 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

11. Northcoast Snowmobilers 2719 Columbus Ave Sandusky,OH44870 MattDurek419-239-7012

12. Parkman Polar Bears Inc. 16293 Kinsman Rd. Middlefield, OH 44062 Kim Vystrcil, 440-548-2157 2nd Sunday of the Month; 6:00 PM ParkmanCommunityHouse

13. Pymatuning TrailBlazers Club P.O Box 28 Jamestown, PA 16424 Jay Richards 440-344-6135 3rd Saturday of the Month Clubhouse, off Burns Rd

14. South County Ditch Bangers P.O. Box 353 Orwell, OH 44076 Pete Easton Last Sunday of the Month- 12 Noon CreeksideInn,Rt.322,Orwell

15. Stateline Sno Trackers www.sno-trackers.org P.O. Box 37 Conneaut, OH 44030 Brad Tisdale 2nd Saturday of the month; 7PM (Sept-June) Club House on Root Rd.

16. Thompson Ledge Runners TLR@waytech.us P.O. Box 187 Thompson, OH 44086 Tim Doerr 440-298-1639 1st Wed. of the Month (Sept-Mar) 7:00PM•ThompsonTownHall

17. Troy Snowmobile Association P.O.Box233•Burton,OH44021 Brian Kothera justlabs@nowonline.net 2nd Sunday of the Month; 6:00 PM ParkmanCommunityHouse

18. Wakeman Sno-Ballers 48AbbottSt.•Wakeman,OH44889 Tom Boyer, 440-452-9424 wakemansnoballers@live.com 2nd & 4th Tues. of the Month @ WakemanEagles;8:00pm

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