Prsrt Std. U.S. Postage PAID Bend, OR Permit No. 473

Volume 31, No. 4 DECEMBER 2008 Official Publication of the Oregon State Snowmobile Association www.oregonsnow.org P.O. Box 6328 Bend, OR 97708

Ashlee Farring Needs Our Thoughts & Prayers A Message From Your by Jim & Mary Lou Farring [email protected] President As most of you know, my John Vogel, OSSA President niece, Ashlee Farring is currently in Doernbacher’s Childrens Hos- pital in ICU. We’ve had so many Well, here it is December and we still haven’t gotten the snow wonderful family and friends depth we normally have at this time of year. This causes problems who have contacted us wanting to that we all need to be aware of when we are riding. Remember share their love and concern for that stumps and rocks are going to be just under the surface of the Ashlee. While we wish we could fresh powder snow. Culverts in ditches along with rocks and posts get to every one of those phone will not be covered and make for an accident waiting to happen, calls personally to give an update you need to be careful when leaving and entering the trails. Think and thank you for your thoughts Safety!! and prayers. It just hasn’t been The reports I’m receiving from the grooming chairmen is the possible. In an effort to keep you snow cats have been repaired/rebuilt, ready to get on the snow and all informed, a website has been groom the trails. There have been many hours put in this summer put together for Ashlee which we and fall getting them ready for the season. We need to give a very will try to keep updated each day big thanks to all the volunteers who helped in getting them ready with the latest news. for the new season. Please go to www.caring- Here is an update on the latest legislation to add wilderness to bridge.org/visit/ashleefarring And Mt. Hood. Oklahoma Senator, Tom Coburn pledged to filibuster click on “Read Story” in the the lands bill (HR 5151 Omnibus Public Lands Management Act) lower left corner of the “my that incorporated almost 150 separate measures including wilder- story” box. ness designations in Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico and areas in The website is so you can stay California. Coburn’s filibuster could of forced the Senate to burn informed of her ongoing care up two to three days in session, when they needed to work on from an unknown serious illness. pressing legislation such as the rescue of the auto industry. This is We all join in sharing the con- not the end of this legislation; it is just being postponed till next cerns of her care and return to year. I will be having a conference call with ACSA and other state health with you in this way. Her and attends Hood River Middle Hunter (5). She is compassion- association presidents on November 25th to discuss a plan of Aunt Shoo-Shoo built this web- School where she maintains a 4.0 ate, gentle, quiet and has a sweet action to fight these wilderness bills. I will give an update on this site with tender and caring love GPA. Ashlee likes to read, loves spirit. As you read notes to her matter at our board meeting in Bend on January 17th. I would like for this precious young lady who horses, obtained her snowmobile website, you can tell she is a spe- to thank all the people for calling and writing there Congressmen is now seriously ill and in much permit and wants to ride, enjoys cial young lady and is loved by and Senators on land issues. We need to work hard in stopping the need of serious care and love fishing, loves to listen to Carrie all. land grabs, so we and our future generations can continue to have from all of you who care and are Underwood and her favorite Thank you members of OSSA riding areas. praying for her rapid diagnosis foods are buffalo wings or any- for your prayers and support dur- Just a couple little reminders, OSSA is again this year raffling a and subsequent recovery. thing hot. She loves her younger ing this most difficult time! 2-place trailer (drive off/drive on) to fund our Legal Action Fund Ashlee is fourteen years of age sister Kaylee (11) and Brother and the OSSA Convention that will be held in Bend on January 13-17, 2009. As I understand from the Convention committee not very many registration forms have been received for this fine con- vention week. Let’s have a big showing for this event as we have had in the past few years. 541-312-2655 for more details. present to tell you about the free Peggy Sez... Come and enjoy the Powder in $2,500.00 accident policy for by Peggy Spieger, the Pines. every OSSA member as well as OSSA Executive Director The Friday night Hospitality other insurance options available OSSA Convention in Bend will be among the vendors in the to you. See page 3 & 23 For Information There’s a lot of activity around Riverhouse Convention Center. All groomer operators are Bend as the Convention Commit- There will be door prizes and encouraged to attend the Groom- & Registration Form tee folks get ready to welcome food and a no-host bar. The Gen- ing Seminar Saturday afternoon you to OSSA’s 36th Annual eral Membership meetings will from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Meeting. It all started in 1973 start at 9:00 AM Saturday morn- There will be something for all with a group of folks who laid ing. Also Saturday morning operators as well as the opportu- out a plan so well conceived that Nancy Schassen and Jean Watilo nity to share with each other. We it still used today to protect the will do a Safety Certification will have snow cats on the interests of all snowmobilers. Class from 8:00 AM to Noon. premises. Other seminars on And many of those folks are still Please contact Jean at 541-536- Saturday afternoon include Happy Holidays snowmobiling “after all these 2512 to sign up and receive the Search and Rescue and how to years”. Dedication is what snow- instruction book necessary before operate your GPS. mobilers are all about. taking the class. The Saturday evening banquet OSSA Convention Week will Also present for our Saturday activities will begin with a cock- start on Tuesday, January 13, morning membership meeting tail hour at 5:00 PM followed by 2009 with rides in the terrific will be some of our snow patrol the dinner at 6:00 PM. Be sure Central Oregon snow. Rides will officers from around the state as to get your registration in now; be in a different location every well as a representative from the there will be no tickets sold at the day, Tuesday through Friday, and Candlelighters, a support organi- door. Please join us for fun in there will be a ride on Sunday if zation for the families of children Powder in the Pines. there is enough interest. Contact with cancer. Shannan Walker, Gary Pankey @ 541-593-5927 & American Income Life, will be See Peggy Sez on Page 2 541-961-0536 or Rick Bice @ Page 2 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

Peggy Sez From Page 1 Sumpter Valley / Blue Mountain Snowmobile The OSSA office and the snowmobiles to respond to the Club OSSA Board members have a Forest Service within that time supply of the ACSA calendars frame stating your preference for by Michaelle Clarke tact Jim Sheller. After the clean- Additional reminder to turn in available for you. The calendars future snowmobile accommoda- ing of the trail President Neal your volunteer hours 541-894- are $20.00 each and a minimum tions in the Mt Bachelor area. Let It Snow…Let It Snow... Bork will bring his Cat and com- 2377. of $20.00 is given away every We must stress that the Kapka Let It Snow... plete the smoothing of the trail. Continued community and day of the year, $40.00 on Sun- Butte sno-park plan include no If you have not paid your dues, Jim also report work still needs local events are being held in the days and $500.00 on various less than 70 snowmobile parking please pay them now. completed on the Groomer. Neal great little city of Sumpter Ore- other holidays. spaces. It is important to ask the Our THANKSGIVING is still hard working on recruiting gon. Remember this is not only Triton Trailer tickets are avail- Forest service to leave Dutchman POTLUCK was held November a Poker Run Chairman for this a fantastic snowmobile destina- able from the OSSA office, sno-park available to all winter 15th at the school house and was year. Anyone interested is asked tion but also a growing commu- Board and your club. The trailer users as it is now. Another alter- a great success. Thank you to all to please contact Neal ASAP. nity that is full of fun activities. will be given away on Valen- native would be to re-design who participated and the lovely The Clarke’s Cracker Creek Something to not be missed this tine’s Day, February 14, 2009. Dutchman sno-park into a snow- ladies, Marlene Bork and Carolyn Estates Subdivision and Bourne holiday season is the Christmas All money goes the Legal Action mobile/other winter use lot to Nordstrom for cooking our Road are areas still up for discus- Trains – Ride Northeast Ore- fund. accommodate all users. It is turkey. We held our dessert auc- sion for rerouting. Neal is still gon’s Historic Steam Powered Kapka sno-park & Dutchman equally important that Dutchman tion after the meal and donated working with Sumpter’s Mayor, Sumpter Valley Railroad week- sno-park. At this time the Forest Flat and Tumalo Mountain funds to. Rod Isaacson, for the best route ends of December 13th – 14th & Service is planning on filing a remain as they are now. Tumalo Grooming Chairman Jim in the area to replace the current 20th – 21st. Departs McEwen Notice of Intent followed by a Mountain is not a Wilderness Sheller reported that the change routes. Any input is asked to Station at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. scoping letter within the next Area. in the 1090 Trail has finally been please be passed along to either Pacific Time. Call 1-888-523- week or so. The scoping letter Happy Holidays everybody approved by the Forest Service. of these gentlemen. There is an 5882 for reservations. Also a will have a 30 day comment and Happy Sledding. Cleaning of the trail is to start as additional route change that may great time to join Sumpter Valley time and it will be essential for fast as he could put a crew take place near the Depot Inn Chamber of Commerce. Contact together. Volunteers please con- Hotel. We are currently working Michaelle Clarke at Homestead with the State Park Managers for Realty, Inc. for further informa- this change. We will have contin- tion 1-888-894-2899 or ued information on all the www.homesteadrealtysumpter.co changes in the upcoming m Newsletters. December 13th, 2008 will also OSSA Legal Action Fund Raffle The 50/50 drawing was held at be our City Parade, Christmas the close of the meeting and the Tree Lighting, Community following members were the Christmas Light Contest, Bon lucky winners... 3rd place of $22 Fire, Chili & Soup Feed and to Cheryl Blomquist, 2nd place much more. Contact 1-888-894- of $30 to Neal Bork and 1st place 2899 or 541-894-2900 for fur- of $40 to Wes Christensen. ther details. “Powder in the Pines” OSSA Convention 2009 by Chuck and Jan Pittman

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come one, come all! The elections are over; the gas prices are down, Come ride in the driest snow base around! You’ve been to the rest, now come to the best! Come and enjoy the finest powder Central Oregon has to offer. WIN THIS TRAILER Guided rides begin Tuesday, January 13th through Fri- day, January 16th. Enjoy areas such as Indian Prairie, Pisgah Look Out, Moon Mountain, Paulina Falls, Crater Lake, Kelsey Moun- 2009 Triton Aluminum XT11D-101 tain, Hell Hole, Roller Coaster, and Triangle Butte to name Two-Place, Tilt Bed Drive-On Drive-Off Snowmobile Trailer just a few. 20.5 x10C Tire Upgrade, Gas Shock Tilt Assist, Rides will be for all age groups and abilities. Sign up Drive-Off Shields, Swivel Tongue Jack according to the registration form. And don’t forget the Lifetime Guaranteed Plywood Deck, ladies ride to High Tea on Thursday at the Famous Elk Rubber Torsion Axle Suspension Lake Lodge. Guys will ride to the Mt. Bachelor high coun- try. We will include a Sunday ride based on rider’s input during the convention. Gary or Rick will call each of you who register for rides to give you the times and leaving Help support OSSA's Legal Action Fund so locations. we can be prepared to defend your riding areas! After the rides are completed on Friday, we will begin the actual convention activities with our Vendor Appreciation Your ticket purchase gives you a chance to win a brand and Hospitality event. Hours are 4-9pm. Hors d’oeurves will be served as well as a no-host bar. A DJ will be spin- new trailer and the satisfaction that you are supporting ning the great oldies of the 50’s and 60’s. Vendors will be your right to ride. available for all to enjoy. Door prizes will be announced every half-hour, but you must be present to win! You will receive a schedule of events in your registration packet. You can pick your packet and “goody bag” up at Tickets will be available from your Board of Directors, the registration table in the Convention Center beginning at your local snowmobile club or noon on Friday. We will start Saturday off with the general OSSA meet- direct from the OSSA office. ing at 8:30am. Seminars will be available throughout the day, along with the vendor displays. Don’t forget to partic- Call 888-567-7669 or [email protected] ipate in the Scavenger Hunt on Saturday as well. The day for more information. will conclude with a no-host bar and social at 5:00pm with the banquet dinner served at 6:00pm.

OSSA extends a special Thanks to Kent Lisko, Let’s get together for a convention like no other. Kastle West Distributing, Woodland, CA for his generous Join us in Bend for a week of frolic and fun! donation in support of OSSA’s program. You’ve been to the rest, now come to the best! DECEMBER 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com Page 3

Panhandle Clubs first meeting for an interested person from our was a huge success starting off club to act as a liaison for the with a very nice pot luck dinner club and the community of from the members and a huge Halfway for the upcoming Dog slow cooked pot roast provided Sled Race. Some ideas were by the club and cooked up by talked about to get more com- Denny & Jan Oliver. It was deli- munity involvement going along cious - thanks Denny & Jan. with more public interest as well by Big AL Whitey Bloom called the Octo- – more to come. Clyde stated ber meeting to order and wel- the Dog Race will be a totally It looks like we are off and run- comed Mary Herald as our new Non Profit deal. ning for the new season. The secretary and gave a big thanks to Club member and search and Merrilyn Seal our departing sec- rescue instructor and organizer retary. Wayne Inman brought us up to Historic Hotel Prairie and the Thanks was given to Denny & date on the clubs attempt to Sheila Farwell for keeping the locate a rescue toboggan that can Oxbow Coffee House and Restaurant invite you club house clean through the be used when the Panhandle summer. Club is needed for winter time to a perfect weekend in Prairie City, Oregon. Thanks was given to Mike search and rescue work. He West for donating some extra found one from Cascade Tobog- After an invigorating day of snowmobiling out of the trees, he had to remove, to the gan located in Sandpoint Idaho Huddleston Snow Park in beautiful Grant County, club for fire wood. Club is head- for a good price and he stated ing to the hills to collect some that he will be going up to Sand- Come in and enjoy the comforts of this more fire wood on the 25th of point to pick it up. The club October. voted to supply Wayne with fuel newly renovated historic hotel and Duane Miles VP and head money for this trip. Thanks groomer reported that the Wayne for all your hard work on have a wonderful meal at the groomer needs some minor work this. Oxbow Coffee House and Restaurant. done on it but it is ready to start End of meeting $10 card grooming as it is and when we draws were won by Jan Oliver We'd love to host you soon. Call for specials. have enough snow to do so. and Whitey Bloom – way to go. Whitey introduced Clyde The annual Panhandle Club View our web sites at Raymer the new president of the highway clean up between Rich- Eagle Cap Extreme Dog Sled land & Halfway was held on www.prairiecityoregon.com Race and he brought us up to date Sunday the 19th of October and on new plans for the Dog Race was well attended by club mem- scheduled for January 15th to bers. That Sunday was clear and 17th of 2009. Clyde is looking warm and with every ones help the clean up job was taken care of in short order. November 11th meeting was well attended and after a great pot luck called to order by Presi- dent Whitey Bloom. He thanked all that helped with the wood cutting there were 10 members present along with 2 gas powered wood splitters so the job got handled real quick. Wayne had our new rescue sled there and spent sometime explaining its set up and opera- tion to us it looks like it will be a nice one and should serve our needs well. Wayne wants to hold a 4 hour refresher search and rescue class before the sea- son gets into full swing – date and time to be decided. Merrilyn Seal will be in charge of making arrangements for our Xmas dinner and club members voted to hold it at Wild Bills again. Whitey is spear heading the attempt to get a good trail map done for our riding area and is accepting any input on helping SAME LOCATION IN BEND, OREGON BUT NEW OWNERS AND NEW ATTITUDE to get this done. There has been WITH GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND A KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF a very poor map for many years and local Chamber of Com- A We service & sell Ski Doo and merce as well as riders want a Yamaha and service all brands of better map for all that use this snowmobiles. area. Business have offered to help pay with printing costs if A We have over 100 units in Stock allowed to advertise on the map. and will not be undersold. Sounds like a good deal to me. End of meeting $10.00 went A We have a huge selection of to Jo Butler and Betty Whitnah. OE parts for Ski Doo and Yamahas That’s about it for this time. Fall is over - the trees have A We have a great selection of dropped their leaves so it won’t Klim and HMK riding gear. be long until there is some of A that white stuff we are all wait- Open 7 Days a week!!!! ing for to be on the ground. There have been a couple teaser A Same day service with an storms through with some snow appointment always available. in the mountains so I’m sure 3500 N HWY 97 In Bend A Featuring a service department more will be on its way and a ran by Rex Harris very good sledding season to all 541-647-5151 and I hope that you had a great www.procaliberbend.com Thanksgiving Day Page 4 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

Creek Snow Park! stop the bill from going to the to try to cut out on this trail, but party at Aspen Campground. The dedication BBQ will be president for signature. The with a little snow, we can get Though we were short on num- held November 8th at 1:00 p.m. AMA is asking all members and through this area as it is not. Just bers camping for the weekend, at Annie Creek Snow Park. outdoor recreation enthusiasts to follow the diamonds from the we had a great time. We were Dwight is supplying and cooking contact their Senators and ask ODOT’s yard east and it will be able to sit around the campfire the meat; so, each participant is them block passage of S. 3213. very easy for your to learn the and admire the stars and even asked to bring a side dish. You The vote would be set for the adjusted system. took moments to solve the by Ray & Donna Gibson can contact Dwight Johnson, week of November 17th and has On Saturday, October 25th , Recreation Manager, Klamath been identified as Senator Reid's we had a great camp out/work See Snowdrifters on Page 9 Ranger District, for further infor- top priority legislatively. Every- Annie Creek Snow Shelter mation. one's help is required in commu- It is Finally a Reality! AMA News & Notes - nicating the message that we can- Congratulations to Dwight not afford to close any more Johnson, Recreation Manager of November 2008 lands to responsible motorized the Klamath Ranger District, and (Info supplied by Lee Chastian) recreation through the unneeded the Chiloquin Ridge Riders for Of primary concern to the creation of Wilderness designa- all their hard work on making motorized recreation community, tions and the piling on of bureau- the Annie Creek Snow Shelter a is the inclusion of legislation to cratic red-tape." reality! The shelter is not 100% make the National Landscape Grooming Report completed, but will be usable Conservation System (NLCS) this winter. Things that will need permanent. The NLCS would by Scott Blower 2008-09 Schedule of Events Well, things have been a bit to be finished next summer are: create an additional level of December busy, but very productive this sealing the logs, rock around the bureaucracy in the already mud- 12/11 Snowflake Parade - Downtown Klamath Falls - summer. First of all, our cat was foundation/concrete stem wall, dled Travel Management Rule 6:30 p.m. used as one of two cats statewide and either a cement or asphalt and remove much of the author- to be used as a pilot program for 12/13 Club Ride - Meet at Fairgrounds Parking Lot walkway from parking lot to ity of the existing agencies in summer maintenance. Our cat Location TBA - 8:00 a.m. shelter. A few things needed managing public lands. While the was sent to Tucker Snocat, where 12/16 General Meeting & Christmas Party - Fairgrounds inside are a bulleting board, House of Representatives passed the majority of the summer Meeting Room B, 6:00 p.m. - Potluck - plaques, etc. It has taken many the NLCS measure earlier this inspection and service was per- Gift Exchange years of negotiations and hard year, the Senate is the last Con- formed. They did a great job and 2009 - January work to make this a reality and a gressional gatekeeper that would discovered many issues that we welcome addition to the Annie 1/13 General Meeting & No Host Dinner - TBA at were not aware of their extent. December 16th General Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Now the cat is down to just a few 1/13-18 OSSA “Powder in the Pines” Convention, minor improvements and it will Banquet & Rides - Bend, OR be ready for the season. 1/24 Club Playday - TBA at January 13th We have had a couple work days this summer/fall for trail General Meeting maintenance. First, was the February Freemont-Winem National Trails 2/10 General Meeting - Fairgrounds Meeting Room B - Day. On this day, we had folks 6:00 p.m., Potluck - Nomination of Officers 2/14 Club Ride - Meet at Fairgrounds Parking Lot ONE HESITATES TO HIBERNATE from Rogue Snowmobilers as well as the Klamath Basin Snow- Location TBA - 8:00 a.m. drifters. We were able to greatly March BAR & RESTAURANT improve the water drainage and 3/7 Steak Fry - Medicine Lake/Four Corners tree canopy on the east end of the Snowmobile Rentals Snow Park, Poker Run - Rides - Bring Side Dish Resort trail. The rail work will 4:00 p.m. Cabin Rentals • Fuel help our groomers keep the 3/10 General Meeting - Old Town Pizza/Main Street - Restaurant & Lounge mogals and washouts out of the trail. We were also able to get No Host Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Open Thursday, Friday, Sat. & Sun ~ Except between Christmas & New Years some of the troublesome trees Election of Officers Located on the Trail Between dealt with April 4/18 Annual Banquet - TBA - Mt. Bachelor & Diamond Lake which will make it much easier to groom and also help “Mother 5:30 Social Hour - 6:30 Dinner 2 Miles off Hwy 58 Nature” get the snow onto the Crescent Lake, OR trail. On our second work party, www.crescentlakeresort.com we were able to relocate the east end of the Pierce Meadow Snow (541) 433-2505 Park. We still have a bit of brush

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Draft EA Released By Park Service on High Tea in the High Cascades

Recreational Access to Yellowstone by Susie Fagen-Wirges Contact: Jack Welch, Special Projects Consultant Motorized sports usually carry hostesses. (303) 324-7185 a bit of a stigma. Generally, peo- OSSA High Tea will be at the [email protected] ple who engage in motorized lovely Elk Lake Resort. GM Jay POCATELLO, ID (November sports are viewed as a tad red- Walsh and Dan Galecki have 5) - On Monday, November 3rd, only 318 snowmobiles allowed in tion that will allow for reasonable neck but folks that is all changing promised to make it a memorable the Environmental Assessment the Yellowstone Park per day. snowmobile access to Yellow- in Central Oregon. This year event for the ladies. The menu (EA) on continued winter motor- BRC plans to provide comments stone in the winter." during the OSSA convention in will include sandwiches, scones, ized access to Yellowstone and on the EA and recommendations Welch continued, "Remember, Bend, there is being offered a wonderful treats and of course, a Grand Teton Parks was released for comments to meet the dead- in the last forty years, the Park has LADIES HIGH TEA ride. variety of teas to choose from. for public review and comment. line of November 17, 2008. opened its gates to snowmobiles According to legend, one of This event will serve as lunch for First announced on October 2nd, Please note the goal of the every season. I am sure Yellow- Queen Victoria's (1819-1901) the ride so there will be charge it is this EA process that will National Park Service is to have stone will open its gates this sea- ladies-in-waiting, Anna Maria yet undetermined. Considering determine options that would a final implementing rule from son too. The main question is at Stanhope (1783-1857), known as the tough economic times the authorize over-snow access- the EA in effect prior to the what level snowmobiles will be the Duchess of Bedford, is cred- committee is working very hard including snowmobiles-to Grand scheduled Park opening on allowed to access Yellowstone ited as the creator of afternoon to keep costs to a minimum but Teton and Yellowstone National December 15, 2008. and Grand Teton Parks this sea- teatime. Because the noon meal we have to eat anyway. One Parks for the next three winters. After reviewing the 255 page son. The EA process is one of the had become skimpier, the thing for sure, it will be a nice This EA can be reviewed at EA, Jack Welch, BRC Special important steps in that determina- Duchess suffered from "a sinking lunch for no more than you http://parkplanning.nps.gov. The Projects Consultant, stated, "I am tion." feeling" at about four o'clock in would pay to eat in town. comment period will only be fif- pleased that the Park Service is For further updates on access to the afternoon. At first the Often, ladies have complained teen days. offering a solution for the chal- Yellowstone this winter, please Duchess had her servants sneak that when they ride with their The BlueRibbon Coalition lenges presented by the upcom- visit and bookmark our dedicated her a pot of tea and a few bread- husbands, they are left to sit on (BRC) is reviewing the draft EA ing season. BlueRibbon remains Yellowstone website: stuffs. Adopting the European tea the trail while the men play and and its preferred alternative of committed to a long-term solu- www.saveyellowstonepark.com. service format, she invited friends dig themselves out. On this ride to join her for an additional after- it will be only ladies. There will noon meal at five o'clock in her be help loading and unloading rooms at Belvoir Castle. The your sled if needed. The ride will Safety Class to be Held at Convention menu centered around small be 100% trail riding on a combi- cakes, bread and butter sand- nation of trails to provide a wiches, assorted sweets, and, of thrilling time yet safe and lady- by Nancy Schassen Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the You will not need a snowmo- course, tea. This summer practice like!! Nothing but the best for OSSA Convention in Bend. bile to take the class. There is no proved so popular, the Duchess friends of snowmobiling. Oregon state law says if This class is open to anyone 8- riding of snowmobiles during the continued it when she returned to So please plan on joining the you’re not old enough to have a years-old and older and there is class. However, a small portion London, sending cards to her women of Central Oregon this valid driver’s license or if you’re no cost for the class (although of the class may take place out- friends asking them to join her year for this ride and the whole of over 16 and still don’t have your donations are never turned side, so please bring a warm for "tea and a walk in the fields." the OSSA convention. It will driver’s license, you must have a down.) coat, hat, gloves, etc The practice of inviting friends to memorable to see Jay & Dan snowmobile safety certificate to The class will be held from To register, please contact Jean come for tea in the afternoon was dressed as English butlers serving operate a snowmobile on your 8:00 AM to Noon. We require Watilo at 536-2512 or Nancy quickly picked up by other social tea! Yes mum!!!! own. you to pre-register for the class Schassen at 536-5863. Jean Watilo and Nancy Schas- no later than January 2, 2009 in sen, certified Safety Instructors order to get the safety booklet from La Pine, will be conducting and have it read before you a snowmobile safety class on attend the class.

Snowmobile Safety Always Top-of-Mind Awareness 2008-09 Schedule of Events

December 13th 9:00 AM Club ride to Lemolo Lake for lunch 6:30 PM Christmas social @ Fire Hall Community Center, white elephant gift exchange & potluck 2009 January 3rd 9:00 AM Radar Run 6:30 PM Club meeting @ KJ’s January 16th-18th O.S.S.A. State Convention Bend Oregon January 25th 9:00 AM Candle Lighters @ Crescent Lake Warming Hut February 7th 9:00 AM Club ride to Crater Lake for lunch ‘09’s HAVE ARRIVED! 6:30 PM Club meeting @ KJ’s (Appoint Officer/Board Nomination Committee) February 21st Alternate Candle Lighters March 7th 9:00 AM Club ride to Elk Lake for lunch 6:30 PM Club meeting @ KJ’ (Present Officer/Board nominations) April 4th 9:00 AM Club ride to Waldo Lake (bring your lunch) Last meeting of the 2008/2009 season 6:30 PM Club meeting @ KJ’s (Officer/Board Elections 2009-2010 Officer/Board members take office) MODEL WAS NOW 2006 Crossfire 700 EFI, 136", Black $
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9,191.00 & For Any Occasion Snowmobile Rentals 541-536-2240 2009 M8 153" SP, White $10,799.00 $ 9,897.00 Shuttles to Lodge SnoCat Shuttle for Our Dinner & Lodge Guests 2009 M8 162", Black $10,499.00 $
9,595.00 2009 M1000 153" SP, White $12,499.00 $11,599.00 Make reservations for dinner & shuttle. Friday & Saturday nights. Cabin Rentals • Restaurant • General Store 2009 M1000 162", Black $12,199.00 $11,299.00 PEN HIS INTER 2009 M1000 162" SP, White $12,899.00 $11,899.00 O T W MID-DECEMBER - MID-MARCH HOLIDAY HOURS Saturday, Dec. 20th - 11-7 • Dec. 21-23 - 11-5 Full Cocktail Famous Home-Made Cobbler CLOSED - Dec. 24-25 Bar Other items to choose from our menu Dec. 26-31 - 11-8 • Jan. 1 - 12-5 Call for Regular Restaurant Hours for Remaining Season Beer & Wine Friday Night - BBQ Ribs • Saturday Night - Prime Rib Page 6 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

Candlelighters Fund Raising February 14: Sweet Heart Kathy at (541) 255-5955. Classes Bohemia Sno-Sledders Event at Crescent Lake air strip, Run to Timpenaugust, Meet at 9 have already begun, sigh up by Bruce Nelson put on by Bohemia Sno-Sledders am at Crescent Snow Park today. and the Walker Rim Riders. Last March 14: Mount Hood Ride. Hope to see you at one or more Well friends the leaves have Upcoming events: chance to help us raise funds for Details to be announced. of our events this season, God fallen, the air is cold and brisk December 6: Springfield our January 25th Day for Kids April Ride: Details to be Bless we wish you all happy and which means winter is just Christmas Parade with Cancer. Come hungry, we announced. safe holidays and the best of around the corner. It’s time to December 13: Walker Rim will have lots of great food for Kathy Allison is giving snow- New Years. tune-up our toys and wait for the Riders Social you to purchase. Safety classes mobile certifications. Contact snow to fall. January 3: A Radar run and and certifications by Kathy Alli- son will also be taking place. Please come and bring your VACATION CABIN-CRESCENT LAKE - 503-508-0648 - [email protected] friends and families. Look for- ward to see you there. January 25: Candlelighters event at the Crescent Lake warm- It’s Time To Start the ing hut. Please contact Stacey Jordan to volunteer your time or SNOW DANCES!! to make donations to the event. (541) 870-2483. Your help is gladly accepted and appreciated. Warm and cozy. Central location. Ride from cabin. Enjoy many miles of groomed trails & back coun- January 31: HooDoo Run try riding in Crescent Lake. Ride North to Mt. Bachelor/Elk Lake or South to Diamond, Lemolo and Meet at 9 am at Ray Benson Crater Lakes or trailer to many near snow parks. Cabin is 1650 sq ft, 3 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8, Sat TV, Snow Park. W/D, full kitchen w/setting for 8, wood stove, garden tub in master bath, circular drive. DECEMBER 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com Page 7

OSSA CONVENTION 2009 JANUARY 13-18 REGISTRATION

The 2009 OSSA Convention will be held in Bend, Oregon at the beautiful Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center. A block of rooms has been reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Call (866) 558-9893 for reservations and be sure to mention OSSA.

Due to the economic downturn, we are keeping the early bird rate of $45 per adult and $22.50 per child 12 & under open through December 31st. A Chicken fingers and fries dinner will also be available for children for $10.

K We also have another tier room rate from the Riverhouse of $88

K Everyone registered before November 30th will be included in the Early Bird drawing for a free nights lodging at the Riverhouse. www.riverhouse.com

Your registration fee includes: K Guided rides in the beautiful Central Oregon mountains. K Ladies ride to Elk Lake for High Tea. K Attendance to the Friday night Vendor’s Appreciation Event (4:00pm-9:00pm), with food, door prizes, and music. K Saturday meetings, seminars, raffle drawings, and Vendor exhibits; No-host bar (5:00pm) and Banquet (6:00pm). Banquet includes a three course seated dinner.

No reservations will be accepted after December 31, 2008. No Banquet tickets for last minute plans, or walk-ins.

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Club Affiliation ______When will you be arriving? ______Where will you be staying? ______How many will be attending the Vendor’s Appreciations Event?______PLEASE CHECK ALL RIDE PREFERENCES BELOW AND NUMBER OF RIDERS: Contact: Gary Pankey at (541) 593-5927 or Rick Bice at (541) 312-2077. (Ride Chairmen) Tuesday, January 13th - Mt. Bachelor ______Paulina Lake ______Wednesday, January 14th - Paulina Lake ______Crescent Lake ______Crater Lake ______Thursday, January 15th – Paulina Lake ______Mt. Bachelor (Ladies High Tea ride) ______Friday, January 16th – Paulina Lake ______Mt. Bachelor ______Ochocos ______Sunday, January 18th – Sign up at Convention – Location TBD ______Check the HOTLINE at 541-410-4219 for Updated Ride Information. Make checks payable to OSSA Convention 2009. Mail this registration form with your check to: OSSA Convention 2009, 22405 Skyview Lane, Bend, OR 97702 For additional information or questions, please contact Jan Pittman (541-388-5413) or Chuck Tolbe (541) 312-2502. Page 8 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

proceeds from that item to BRC! thing they could to save the sport to put up the fight." Slednecks Supports BRC Slednecks has been a past sup- of snowmobiling from the threat So if you are a snowmobiler, Helps to Protect Recreational Access! porter of the BlueRibbon Coali- of closures and loss of access. or if you just want some cool tion, most notably with their Partnering with the BlueRibbon winter gear or clothing and want Contact: BlueRibbon Coalition ber 10th, Slednecks will be run- recent online auction of a custom Coalition was a natural out- to support BRC, visit www.sled- (208) 237-1008 ning a special promotion to sup- painted snowmobile helmet growth of this program. "Let's be necks.comand click on the [email protected] port BRC's efforts to preserve (www.sharetrails.org/releases/me real here," Scullen told us. "Online Store." And remember to recreational access. With each dia/?story=586). "I think we've "Tourism, recreation, and our use the code "SNBRC1" when POCATELLO, ID (November item purchased on their website all been supporters of your cause nations economy depend on the you make your purchase. With 3) - The BlueRibbon Coalition (www.slednecks.com) with the since we knew we wanted to go use of our public lands. The your help, we can make a differ- (BRC) is happy to announce that, special code SNBRC1, Sled- riding," said Justin Scullen, Sled- [anti-access crowd] doesn't seem ence. from November 10th to Decem- necks will donate 25% of the necks Business Manager. "That to understand that. Someone has would take us back to our first memories as lil' tykes...We're A LEANER, MEANER stoked to help the BRC [accom- plish its mission] any way we MOUNTAIN-FIGHTING can." MACHINE. The Slednecks website has a number of fine products to choose from, including winter sportswear, t-shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, beanies and much Activity Schedule 2008-2009 more. And best of all, your pur- Dec. 1st Monday 6:30 pm potluck Meeting 7:00 chase will help BRC to do its job at the Health Dept protecting your recreational 14th Christmas tree ride 9:00 at Huddleston / Potluck access. Jan. 4th Sun. Beginners -Ladies riding Class 9am at Who and what is Slednecks? Huddleston/Potluck Their website explains it best: 5th Monday 6:30 potluck Meeting 7:00 at the "Slednecks made its huck into Health Dept. the world of snowmobiling with 10th Sat. Club Ride 9a.m. Huddleston/ Potluck the launch of the first Slednecks 13-18th OSSA Convention & Rides- Bend OR movie in 1998. It all started with 31st Burnt River Club Poker ride in Unity a group of friends around Jack- Feb. 2nd Monday 6:30 potluck 7pm Meeting at the son, Wyoming that decided to Health Dept start filming the sick lines and 7th Poker Ride/Radar Run Seneca or Huddleston

We Welcome You, Your Sled Family & Friends

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world’s problems. Saturday, we to fill the day out. possibility of making this a twice have reports from Scott Blower Drifter or our Web Page, please had more than a dozen volunteers On Sunday, a couple of us a year event. Be thinking next on our groomed trails under the contact Ray Gibson at 851-0610 show up to assist with the trail were able to remove a few snags May and October to be doing this “Grooming” section. We do need or [email protected]. You can maintenance. We quickly on the Pelican Trail that has same event. Thank you to all that more “Member Profiles” and also find our Web Page at: knocked out everything that I had caused us issues for many years help make this event such a great need some of you “old timers” to www.wb7okx.com/snowdrifters. lined up and then had to scramble now. I have started to discuss the success and I know that the oper- send me information on our Club See you on the trails! ators will be thanking you all sea- for the “About Us” section. VACATION HOME ~ FOR SALE OR RENT son as their job is a bit easier Anyone who would like to now. write something for either the November will also be the time period for a groomers meeting and do the last final preparation for the grooming season. If you A New President! Now What? are interested in helping this year, Recreationists Must Unite and Mobilize please contact me at either 541- Modern, yet rustic cabin-like home nestled in the trees w/ river, pool & trail access, 5 miles 660-7615 or [email protected]. SW of Lapine-Nice area! 3 bd, spacious great room, wood & log accents, covered entries, wood stove, outdoor fire-ring, b-que, cable tv,cd,dvd, w/d, games & movies. Fenced. All Drifter Editor’s Note by Del Albright, ation. There are millions of us amenities supplied, just bring your toys! Easy access to Bachelor, Paulina or Willamette by Ray Gibson BlueRibbon Ambassador out there waiting for a reason to Pass for recreation. $105. nightly or $260,000. purchase! Hello Snowdrifters, join up and get involved. This 541-389-9228 ~ [email protected] It won’t be long till we are on Recreationists who enjoy the new Administration is the reason. the trails again! I know this backcountry, waterways, off- They need us to help them because I have already seen a few pavement trails and SUV explor- understand who we are and what inches of snow on the highway ing have a huge new door of we stand for. our last RV trip. opportunity open to us - as well A quick internet search shows A few of our members have as a new challenge. The time has that those who oppose our access been helping get the Annie Creek never been more critical for us to outnumber us by well over a mil- Snow Shelter ready for the dedi- unite and mobilize to enjoy this lion members and hundreds of cation ceremony on November new door and meet this new chal- millions of dollars. Just the num- 8th. The shelter looks great and is lenge. No matter how you bers for a few key groups are almost finished. Dwight Johnson wanted this election to turn out, shocking: has a big smile on his face as this we have to step up, work The Wilderness Society has is a special project for him. together, and mobilize our forces over 300,000 members and sup- Dwight is looking for a large to help this new administration porters, with $60 million bucks turnout at the dedication; so, he understand our sports and access in the bank.The Sierra Club with hopes that members of all three issues. over 730,000 members and over clubs attend and come see the Inherent with new Presidents, a hundred million dollars in their new shelter. Let’s help make it a rotating congress critters, and kitty. special day for Dwight and also term limits, we will always be in The National Audubon Society the Chiloquin Ridge Riders, who the game of educating new with net assets at the end of 2007 have been dreaming and working elected officials. It is our destiny at over $300 million and tens of hard to make this a reality for a if we are to survive. thousands of members. number of years! I think there are a few steps we So why do we have so many I have been making some can take to ensure the future of off-pavement and waterway updates to our Web Page as our sports no matter how you recreationists who are not mem- things progress into the season. view this change in American bers of something? The reality is As soon as the snow flies, we will politics. And one thing is for that our state, regional and sure: we can all be proud of the national organizations have not fact that it is America and we can yet found the magic formula to FF 10% O affect change by speaking up and engage all these pending mem- FF working together. This is not the bers. I think this election 10% O SUNRIVER, OREGON VACATION RENTALS LODGING LODGING time to sit by and wait. We must changes that. We all now have act and help the newly-elected reasons to jump in with both feet • PRIVATE HOMES/CONDOS politicians at all levels understand and to engage our friends and • PRIVATE HOT TUBS that we are the responsible stew- fellow recreationists to turn this • FREE WI-FI • LOCAL AREA DISCOUNTS ards of our lands, and that we door of opportunity into one • MAVERICKS ACCESS deserve access. Here are my sug- we’ll never forget. We have to gestions for "now what?" be the solution with our large Step one is to unite our various organizations and become the Exclusive sports and access interests at empowerment to get others to Access! every opportunity. Leadership join the cause. Membership in meetings and Summits, intra and our standing organizations and SLED ALL DAY, SURF ALL EVENING & RELAX ALL NIGHT inter-state, will help us find new clubs is absolutely critical to the ways to cooperate. Differences survival of responsible recre- IN A MOUNTAIN RESORT PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL. must be put aside and past intra- ation. sport conflicts must come to an Step three is to adopt more of WWW.MTRESORT.COM • 1.800.346.63371 800 346 6337 end. We need an Army now, our public lands and engage with Save 10% Off Lodging When You Mention This Ad. Exclusively For OSSA. Restrictions May Apply. more than ever. National groups our state and federal land man- like the BlueRibbon Coalition are agement agencies. We have to an obvious membership for every partner up with land manage- recreationist in this country ment agencies at every opportu- because “mixed use” will be an nity and find ways for us to be important strategy for keeping involved in the use, management trails and riding areas open. and future of those lands and Groups like the North Ameri- waterways we love to play on. can Motorized Recreation Coun- We need to be at the table when cil (NAMRC) and the new decisions are made, problems are BlueRibbon National Land Use identified, and solutions are Advisory Council (NLUAC) that implemented. facilitate regionalized communi- We have to take “ownership” GREG COEN cation will help us breech gaps in of our resources. Oh, excuse me, MOTOR COMPANY communication and facilitate we do own America! Let’s not long-term solutions to local and forget that. When it comes to 151 Main St. Spfld OR 97477 regional problems, as well as public lands, they are YOUR (541) 747-3525 national issues. But no matter public lands. So we need to do who works for us, we all need to everything we can to ensure our be united in our efforts. lands are protected FOR the pub- Lane County’s DEALER Step two is to engage recre- lic instead of FROM the public. ationists at all levels to join up (That is the motto of the and be part of organized recre- BlueRibbon Coalition). JOIN OSSA AND COUNT Page 10 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

Safety Class To Be Held the way up Bailey and got quite a bit of off trail riding in. This was by Russ Goffin be sure to take something away the week of the Banquet, many from the class. A variety of great stories. Nathan P. managed January 10, 2009 is the date things are taught from the to blow up his brand new mod for the next Safety Class that mechanics of a snowmobile to 900, losing a crank bearing in the Russ Goffin, Certified Instructor safe riding practices and survival first 5 miles of riding, went back since 2003, will be holding for techniques. and got his spare sled, tried to get young and old alike. Winter is upon us and soon we Contributed by Brian Gabaldon see some interest in our new club up Bailey, crashed the daughters It is required that anyone who will be riding in the snow. For brochure but mostly in the free new sled into a rock, something does not hold a valid drivers those that missed the fall class, First of all, some of you give away. A big THANK YOU about following DE’s tracks, I do license have a Snowmobile remember the date of January 10, might have seen the cat parked to everyone that donated their not think he can prove it. His Safety Certificate to legally 2009. The class will be held in in front of Costco last Wednes- time for this event. I would like wife rolled hers, bruised her operate a snowmobile in the Mill City at the Mill City Scout day resting peacefully on the to say that I feel this was a suc- wrist as NP had warned her not state of Oregon. Cabin beginning at 9:00 am. For truck. That was an attempt to cessful event because of the to let go. She had some good These classes are very infor- more information or to sign up capture the interest of the public teamwork that our club pulls advice for him later! Same week- mational and useful and well for this class, please contact Russ for Costco’s Winter Extrava- together at the last minute. end DJ tried to forge his own worth the time to attend. If you at 503-897-2915. PLEASE ganza. Gene Bowling told me Okay. We are officially groom- trail up through the trees to Bai- have never attended a safety leave a message if there is no that several people went out of ing. The Cats are back up on the ley, instead of following JM and class before, whether young or answer and your call will be their way to take a good look at mountains and the 1000 Springs DE, the result was a rollover and old, experienced or not, you will returned. the cat and ask questions. As I Tucker has already smashed a crack in his brand new hood. hung out inside of Costco, I did flakes. The three major trails He was not a happy camper! CM have been broke through with broke the starter clear off his close to four feet of snow on sled; he is kind of a breaker! D Huckleberry Mountain and Rock Plank brought his new super Top. I’m studying the weather mod Yamalaris out. This is one prayers (predictions) and it looks bad machine, first run out of the like we might be sending up box he passed GL’s new race groomers all week. Keep your sled like it was tied to a rock. It is fingers cross and your snow back to the drawing board for dances a blazing. Our groomer’s him. DE has the answer for DP’s meeting went well and did prove beginner sled, look out! PH was that I am still no public speaker a no show on the race, possibly by far. We had several new moti- running scared. DJ also failed to vated people show up, and I hope show, last minute cancel, suppos- I didn’t put them to sleep. Pizza edly forgot his mojo! The finals was great. Abby’s did a good are coming up fast; it will be put job. Up at the cat shed, the gen- up or shut up! Dennis H made it erator is working out great. On through the weekend without behalf of the club, I can’t say injuring himself, a good first thank you enough for everyone’s step. Many other club members help in getting the generators were spotted making their first switched out. Sure it’s a little ride of the season. TD and AS loud but it’s a great blessing for were spotted riding their new running our tools and lights. I’ve long track sleds, big smiles there. made several trips up to the shed CP and kids were riding in fine that last two weeks trying to take style. Speaking of Central Equip, care of all the last minute details. the first shipment of 800s are on One of those details was picking the snow, looks like this will be a up some old snow poles from the great Snowmobile. BR has BLOWOUT Prospect ODOT. Tom and already picked his up; he was Daniel were extremely helpful in spotted looking for a rock to PRICES getting me some hazard poles to break it in on. The new Ski-Doo mark dangerous obstacles. (like 800s are due in Friday, D&J those boulders in the ditch line on Brierly are very excited, D can- on Non-Current & the Rock Top Trail and the cattle not wait to start adding titanium guards) We owe a big thanks to parts. Snow continues to fall as I ODOT and all those snowplow write this, see you on the snow Used Sleds & ATVs operators that put long hours in over the holidays. Merry Christ- clearing out our snow parks and mas, Dave E. highways getting to them. See Presidents Letter you on the snow. Just What Santa Ordered by Dennis Jordan Groomer’s Corner Here we are at letter number Well we are finally getting four, in a short season with no Lots of clothes and snow in those mountains, better snow on the ground. I went rid- late than never! We have been up ing last Sunday and had a blast. accessories to choose riding for the past 3 weeks. The We ran into some other snowmo- from in Stock! first week we tried Bailey but bile friends that just couldn’t could not grind our way up much what to get out ether. I wish I past the first rock pile. GP men- had a good story or two to tell tioned several times he told us but nobody broke themselves or not to go there. However, the rest any snowmobile parts. of that first ride was great. Really Upcoming events: Our annual felt good to put those first miles Winter Banquet is on December on the sled. JM is getting his sled 13th this year which should bring “We are the guys that want YOU to have Fun!” dialed in; he may have a good us a great amount of snow for year if he can keep from parking that weekend. Lori doesn’t have in the middle of the trail and get- as many reservations as she ting run over. The second ride did would like to see. Once again not go so well for me as I melted this year our Winter Banquet a piston and ruined a cylinder, promises to be a lot of fun. We Best Deals You’ll Find Anywhere! Best Deals You’ll had to ride back double with GP, have lots of great door prizes, well that is the price I pay for great food, and some great snow- modifying a perfectly good mobile stories (maybe a great lie Sales & Service snowmobile, at least that is what New Units at Used Prices! • Full Warranty! or two). I would just ask every- 821 West HWY 26 • JOHN DAY, OR GP, repeatedly reminded me! We one who plans on attending to did get a bit farther up Bailey, please get your reservations for 541-575-0828 about ½ way I think, but still not dinner in to Lori ASAP and call We take pride in our set-up and service! enough snow. I rode a bit off trail Diamond Lake to make your around Dog Prairie and Gar- Polaris ATV’s may not be ridden by anyone under 18 and all riders should take a safety course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-342-3764. ATV’s can be hazardous room reservations so they can get to operate. For your safety always wear a helmet, eye protection, protective clothing and never carry passengers. ©2000 Polaris Industries Inc. wood, still lots of stumps and rocks though. The third week a BEST PRICES ON POLARIS SNOWMOBILES & ATVs little more snow, we made it all See Rogue on Page 12 DECEMBER 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com Page 11

Ten Things To Do Till It cat, or any valuable things to get machine maintenance like greas- covers for them too. There goes Snows there. ing, lubing, belt checks, and see another bank loan! 10. Have the family try on all 7. If you just get this far on our if there is any gas, that precious 1. Go take a nap it'll SNOW by Helen Stanton their "snow clothes" to see list, it might take you till the liquid gold, still there or someone soon! where you are this season! You 2010 season to be fully ready! might have borrowed it, in secret, December Events! My the months are just flying know too small, too short, out- 6. Take a vacation and enjoy since you rode last. Any day of the week/week- by aren't they! Christmas just grown by the kids. Then for the sunshine and Summer of 3. Check the ol' trailer out, lube ends - Work on the groomer weeks away, I don't want to think yourselves, can't bend over, too 2009, your probably a mental the wheel bearings. Probably has- every time it needs it! Ask about it just yet! tight, can't breathe, face purple, mess by now anyway! n't been done since Lewis & around it you want to help! Not much to write about till we CALL 911. 5. Carrying on with our project Clark came down the Columbia Anytime it's needed - Volun- start seeing some permanent 9. Check out the boots for the "till it snows" (December 2009), River. See if she needs new rub- teer to snow plow! snow somewhere but, our busy group, holes in the soles, laces drag out the machines and check ber. Or see if there's any rubber Just don't forget you have to grooming crew is still at it. Driv- missing, old duck tape just hang- them out for cob webs, mouse on her since you looked last. take your lesson from an experi- ing each other to finish the job, ing there to trip over, odorous so nests, hornet nests and mud in Someone might have secretly enced driver and there has to be driving Peggy & Nate crazy over you have to leave them outside any hole that's visible to the mud borrowed wheels & rubber. one driver with medical card the particulars and trudging on all summer to "air out". wasps! 2. Wax and polish all the each trip! with this very difficult project! Or their missing all together. 4. Oh, and probably do machines that need it! Buy new We can be very proud of our guys Kids boots too small, to narrow, and their tenacity on this it's been out of style! The worst! maddening at times! Thank you 8. Check out financing for the and celebrate together! See you Fred Taylor, Jim Bradley, Terry work parties this season. It was a new duds! Bank loan, refinanc- on the snow. Bonnett, Jess Stanton, and Harold bunch of work and good exercise ing your house, selling the dog, Next club meeting is December Hills! but most of all, FUN! Oh I can- by Patty Isaak not forget the potlucks! Wow! 17. Any information needed, Good food and friendships make please call 503-749-2916 Have a Hello all! the world go round J. We should great Holiday Season. The snow is falling and here all be Thankful for our sport and Scheduled club rides: comes winter! I am keeping my what better to celebrate it than •New Years Club Ride. 1/1/09 fingers crossed for another great with the OSSA Convention in •Club Ride at Ray Benson Snow December 20th riding season. Keep those snow January. I am excited to go on the Park, 1/10/09 Potluck/meeting - Hosted by Dean & Linda O'Donnel dances going! Our club members Ladies High Tea ride on January •Breitenbush Club Ride, 1/24/09 You'll be notified by e-mail. No computer? (groomers) have been busy try- 15. I have ridden snowmobiles •Mt Jefferson Snowmobile Club Let Lois know so we can contact you! ing to put the machine back my entire life and I plan on Trip to Fish Lake (or Diamond December 31st together, but unfortunately, they attending the seminars to learn Lake), 2/13 - 2/15/09 New Year's Eve Ride keep finding more issues. Thank important information to be bet- •Paulina Lake Club Ride, (Anyone who is reading this is welcome) you to all involved who dedi- ter prepared out on the trail. The 2/28/09 Bring Snacks, your own beverages! cated their time working on the OSSA Convention Committee is •Mt Jefferson Snowmobile Club At our McCoy Creek Shelter groomer. Thank you to the mem- really excited to celebrate our Play Day/Poker Ride, 3/21/09 January 1st bers who showed up for the four favorite hobby so let’s join them •Three Creeks Club Ride, 4/4/09 New Year's Day Ride McCoy Creek Shelter Come on up and see who's still there! Fire Area "Limited" Closure Near Crescent Lake Bring friends, family, food and Beverages! Sometime in January! Junction Our Club trip to Paulina Lake! by Ben Sunderland, Crescent Lake, Gilchrist & Crescent Areas Grooming Program Chairman We'll talk about it at the December meeting! Till next time! Helen Certainly everyone here in the way towards our warming hut over-the-snow recreation and Northwest knows the destructive- and grooming shed. travel needs. Considerable effort ness & dangers of forest fires in Good fortunes and absolutely went into coming up with an our woods. fantastic actions by fire crews alternative to the closure. It was This past Summer we had such clearly saved the buildings in the a collaborative process whereas a horrific event. Right on the Junction and our snow park the FS concluded that "if" the fringe of the Crescent Lake Junc- warming hut and probably our groomed trail could be a "lower" tion business area. Those who groomer shed. The damaged risk and "if" we would post the were there or saw the pictures trees ARE a risk to fall. area and convey information will never forget the sight of the Reports of this assessment about the need to stay on the "huge" flames nearly a 100' high resulted in a Fire Area Closure. groomed trail, and "if" users directly behind Manley's, KJ's This meant that no one but were to comply that we could be and the General store on the trained, certified FS Fire Crews provided an "exception" and North side of highway 58. The should be in the area. FS staff allowed use for this season. fire even jumped the highway recognized the impact to our Great credit and appreciation and headed past the airport run- needs be extended to the FS. FS Firefighters went into the area and worked several days to pro- Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain vide us with a best possible Ghost Riders access and use on the trail. Volunteer Walker Rim Rider Schedule of Events 2008-2009 Club members have posted signs to direct users to stay on the trail. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - IMPORTANT DATES: This season's new map (avail- able from area business support- ers) has an alert to additionally 12/13 Christmas Potluck Dinner @ 6:00 p.m. Sumpter instruct users of this situation and School House, Christmas Gift Exchange and to stay on the trail in this other- Meeting to follow dinner wise closed area. It is NOT a large area and should pose very 1/10 FUN DAY & POTLUCK DINNER little inconvenience. We ASK Fun Day @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Sumpter Fair and VERY MUCH HOPE and Grounds, Potluck Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. Sumpter we ALL WOULD APPRECI- School House, Meeting to follow dinner ATE "compliance" that we stay on the groomed trail in this area. 2/7 Potluck Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. Sumpter School PLEASE, let others know too. House, Meeting to follow dinner We certainly want everyone to be safe and we certainly want to FEBRUARY 14TH, 2009 - PRESIDENTS DAY WEEK- continue our interests in access END – ANNUAL POKER RUN and use here. * * * $3,000 PURSE GUARANTEED * * * THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FOREST SERVICE & WRR 3/14 Dessert Auction & Potluck Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS and YOU who Sumpter School House, Meeting to follow with will help too!!! Should there be DESSERT AUCTION questions or problems, please call our hotline. This service also 4/11 Club Dinner and Election of OfficersLocation and provides an opportunity to leave Time To Be Determined a message, (541) 410-4914 Page 12 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

Rogue From Page 10 be buying because we went annual banquet will be December you for a snowmobile ride that is was trying to run three pieces of prepared for us. Our annual places we shouldn’t have been 13th at Diamond Lake. Below sure to be a blast. Gene is appar- equipment on our budget and Christmas tree ride and chili feed with that amount of snow. (We you will find the menu and entry ently a much better on a snow- Klamath just one. We had a is just three week away (Satur- have no patience) form for the banquet. Please fill mobile than a motorcycle(we tough time with maintenance day Dec 6th). As part of this I wish each and everyone a this out and mail in ASAP if you hope) and will be helping those costs and fuel prices and ran way year’s fun, we will also have a very Happy Thanksgiving, and plan to attend and have not who would like to improve their over budget and Klamath had demo day sponsored by RPM - hope you get to spend it with already made reservations with riding skills. Riders of all skills money left over. This solution is Ski-Doo and Naumes Oregon family and friends. Lori Jordan. Like always, this is are welcome. Please call Kim going to work great for our club Motor Sports – Yamaha. Please See you on the snow!!!!! a great event with great food and Greenwaldt at 826-2052 if you as now we can focus on the thou- come and join us, and eat some Christmas Tree & Chili prizes located at one of the best would like to join in on this ride. sand spring trails and over to of Lynnette Bristow’s great chili, Ride winter resort destinations in the Well hello everyone. I hope hammaker. Many of the trails ride your (or theirs) snowmobile. Mark your calendar for our state. Our host this year marks that this message finds every- that may have been overlooked We just had our annual Snow- first ride of the year. It’s getting the return of George Laroe,(back body in good cheer for the holi- in the past will now get the atten- mobile Safety class. We had a to be that time of the year again by popular demand) so we should days to come. Our 02 Cat is tion they deserve which will total 32 children and adults suc- and what better then to kick off have some good stories and about ready to start smashing improve the riding at some of our cessfully complete the class this the year with a Christmas tree jokes. We will also be handing flakes at 1000 Springs Snow favorite places. year. We also gave away 4 more ride and chili feed. Bring the out our annual awards such as the Park. I can hardly wait. Really. We had our groomer’s meeting chest protectors for the kids family up to go and cut your own infamous “Outhouse Award”, I mean it. We have made some this past week which went really thanks to our very generous Christmas tree and finish the day “Snowmobiler of the Year” and small changes on the Tucker and well. Lots of pizza and soda sponsors. with some of Lynette’s great the new “Groomer of the Year” it is just waiting to return to its were on the menu and everyone We are once again having chili. If you don’t get your per- award. If you are new to the home. got plenty to eat. We could have good start on our membership mit to cut the tree of your choice club, this is a must attend event to Next business is the Fish Lake used another five to ten people to drive, and should have one of the before you come up, you can get your taste of the fun we have Cat. I have been notified by e- help eat everything, but I guess biggest clubs in the state. Please pick one up at Union creek resort at all our events throughout the mail that the Klamath Club is too much is better than not let us (the board) know how for $5.00. This is also the first of year. going to be taking over the Fish enough. We went over several were doing, and anything we can two rides that we will have our Commercial Update Lake Trail System. After looking issues that we are having with the do to make club events, or activ- local dealers up with demo’s to For those who are Charter over my new contract with cat and signed up a few new vic- ities better for you. Thanks again ride. Naumes will be up there cable subscribers, keep your eye’s OSSA, I see that it is official. At tims ah groomers for the new to Kim our webmaster/secretary with some new Yamaha’s to try peeled for our new commercial. first I was a little concerned year. I am expecting another for her hard work on the web and Rotax Performance This years version of the com- about maybe my ability as great year with a bit less mainte- site, and keeping all of us Machines(RPM) will be up there mercial is more upbeat with some grooming chairman wasn’t up to nance than last. informed on what’s going on in with new Ski Doo’s. Bring a good action pictures. Charter par, or perhaps someone else The CPR class is filling up the club. She is also looking for- side dish to share and your own will be playing both last years really wanted that area to groom fast, but there are a few openings ward to when the snow flies, as drinks. Our club President is and this years commercial. If you or other reasons. Our director at left so contact me to get signed she will be keeping everyone up currently doing a snow dance(if see the commercial, be sure to let large had asked me “how can we up soon. The first and maybe to date on weather, snow condi- you can imagine Dennis danc- us know what you think. (OSSA) make this easier for only class is December 16th at tions, and grooming in all of our ing) so we are sure to have snow. Gene Plankenhorn to Lead you?” The solution was that the 6:00pm at the White City Fire favorite snowmobile spots. Picture from last years chili Fish Lake Cat will now be Station. The chain saw class has Ladies Ride funded by Klamath and they will been rescheduled for the spring In closing, I am sure by my feed. There is just something fitting next letter I will have at least one run the program. The decision time or early summer. Winter Banquet 2008 about this ride. Ladies, clear your was based on the fact that Rogue Happy Holidays to everyone. good story, and cash register Mark your calenders for the calendar for January 24th as receipts for all the parts we will second event of the year. Our Gene Plankenhorn will be taking

Wally Buckman, for being on top too. Michelle Young competed in of it. Moon Country’s New Years the Pinks All Out Event in at Eve party will be at Wanoga shel- Woodburn Drag Strip in July. ter on Dec. 31st and I hear plans This event offered at $10,000 of a scavenger hunt being worked winner’s purse. Mark Young says Schedule of Events on, and then end up welcoming for a weekend’s worth of time and in the New Year at Elk Lake about $1000.00 you can convert a December 2008 Resort. The OSSA state conven- machine into a drag racing sled. 2nd General Club Meeting, 7pm, D&S Harley tion is promising to be a spectac- I can only guess that is a starting point but you have to start some- 6th Christmas Tree Ride & Chili Feed, Thousand Springs by Susie Fagen-Wirges ular event. Jan Pittman and where. I think it would be a blast. Naumes (Yamaha) Demos Chuck Tolboe have spent hours There is snow on the moun- and hours of crossing every “T” The latest word from the Forest Rotax Performance (SkiDoo) Demos tains tempting us to jumpstart the and doting every “i” to make this Service is that the EIS on Kapka 13th Rogue Winter Banquet, Diamond Lake Resort season but it isn’t quite enough to year’s convention a very worth- Sno-Park will be out sometime in 16th CPR Training, White City Fire Station provide riding without doing while adventure. I hope that December. There will be a 30 day 17th Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., White City Fire Station some harm to your sled or the everyone who can will come and comment period and the board of 28th No Host Family Ride, TBA ground below. Hopefully, show solidarity for our exciting Moon Country is asking for January 2009 Mother Nature will hear all the sport. responses to be sent to the FS in 6th General Club Meeting/Dinner, 6pm, D&S Harley snow chanting and dump some Speaking of an exciting sport, a favor of expanding parking on the 10th Turkey Fry, Hamaker snow soon. few local guys found a way to Century Drive Corridor by build- Rotax Performance (SkiDoo) Demos After two successful club keep the thrill of riding their ing Kapka Butte Sno-Park with 70 snowmobile parking slots plus Naumes (Yamaha) Demos meetings everything to pointing machines alive all summer long. parking for cross country skiers, 13-18th OSSA Convention, Bend toward the objective of having They exchanged snow for asphalt another successful year of superb at drag strips in Oregon and Cali- snowshoers, dog sledders etc OR 21st Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., White City Fire Station riding and club fun beginning fornia. By modifying the snow- expanding the current Dutchman 24th Ladies Ride, TBA with the annual Christmas party mobile track they are able to Sno-Park to provide adequate February 2009 on Dec. 6th at the Shilo Inn’s enter drag races at Madras Drag parking for both snowmobilers 1st No Host Family Ride, Fish Lake restaurant “Riley’s. This year the Strip, Woodburn and even as far and non-motorized recreationists. 3rd General Club Meeting with Pie Auction, D&S Harley dinner is being held in town as Redding California. This form The expansion of Dutchman is the 14th Mt. Bailey $3000 Poker Run, Diamond Lake Resort instead of at the shelter. The of racing is pretty big on the east most common sense solution 18th Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., White City Fire Station Mountain View Choir will per- coast and has been gaining because it would disperse users March 2009 form their Christmas songs with momentum on the west coast in immediately from the parking lot 3rd General Club Meeting, 7pm, D&S Harley angelic perfection. Instead of a recent years. instead of funneling all to one trail for miles. Please keep your 7th Play Day/Chicken/Steak Feed, Lake of the Woods gift exchange among members, Recently, Mark Young, Mike responses positive reflecting the 14th Candlelighters Ride, Thousand Springs each member is asked to bring a Merritt and Rick Robertson’s wrapped gift for a child to be family went to Redding, CA. need for more parking and the 18th Board Meeting 6:00 donated to Neighbor Impact. The with 4 machines. Before the need for higher elevation accessi- White City Fire Station economic times dictate more weekend was over, Mike Merritt bility necessary for a full seasons 29th No Host Family Ride, Hamaker need in our community and the and Rick Robertson each won a riding. Check the website at April 2009 club wants to do its share. days events posting time between www.mooncountrysnomobilers.co 4-5th End of Season Hurrah, Thousand Springs As soon as the snow is suffi- 9.19 and 9.40 (that’s nine sec- m for continued information on 7th General Club Meeting/Dinner, 6pm, D&S Harley cient, club rides will start, the onds) exceeding speeds of 140 this issue and the calendar of 15th Board Meeting 6:00, White City Fire Station groomers will be out donating MPH on a quarter mile strip. events for the club. All club rides rally at 9:30 a.m. and leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. All rides will hours and hours of service to Mike had to rebuild his machine Merry Christmas and Happy provide a guide and sweeper for the group. No food or drinks will be provided for have our trails in perfect condi- on the spot to earn his trophy. It New Year, here’s wishing every- the no host rides. For club hosted rides, lunch is served at 2:00 p.m. tion. Thanks to the dedicated appears it was worth it for him. one the best of riding for the next volunteers, especially the chair The women have the racing bug 5 months. DECEMBER 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com Page 13

bers be thinking of what the club donation baskets for the conven- pat on the back. We have the best Jan. 16-18 Convention would like to do for our next fund tion. Please help them out. crew in the state. They are: Jack Feb. 28 - Poker Run raiser. In order to keep our chari- Please keep in mind: Young, Rob Wallace, Rick Club Fundraisers: Jan. 10, Feb. ties going, we need to come up The Christmas party and Club Dellers, Montie Baldwin (head 7, Mar. 7. There could be a possi- with another good idea. Ride will be held December 10 honcho), Haysel & Gary Pankey, ble ride to Elk Lake in the near The club voted to donate $150 up at 10 Mile. Rides will start at Gene Bonny, Jim Kroeker, Scott future, depending on snow. And to the local Christmas Basket 10 am, complete with the travel- Odgers and Ralph Horand. the usual Tues. and Thurs. rides Association, which we did and ing BBQ. Happy hour will con- Prize winner5s for the night at 10 Mile. have already received a nice letter tinue at the warming hut from 3-4 were: Sue Sims, Larry Unsung Heroines: thanking the club and inviting the and the potluck will begin at 4. Willoughby, Gen Bonny, Mau- Many things happen to keep a club to be at the White School on Bring gifts of no more than $10 if rice Walker, Sherrye Plomski and club functioning - behind the by Sherry Larson Distribution Day. We also you wish to participate in the gift who else but Larry W. won the scenes happenings. The Bice donated to the Schooter Organi- exchange. Helen Wallace volun- $77.50 50/50 (again). Rice got women have contributed in a lot First, I would like to welcome zation $100 for the Toy Run & teered to head the party, so come the “Oops” Award. Very appro- of ways: Calling the board mem- all of our new members who Casino Fun Night. In addition, one, come all for the fun and priate. bers to remind them of the meet- have joined since last June. They we bought $50 of Triton Trailer games. The next safety class con- ings, hosting wonderful board are: Don & Marti Van Domelen, tickets, which goes to the Legal Neil & Carol Gruhlke made a ducted by Jean & Nancy will be meetings with really good food; Nate Pattee, Dennis & Kathleen Fund for OSSA. When we win cover for the traveling BBQ, held December 13 at the Moose hosting the warming hut on Wallan, Larry & Mitzi Dunge, the trailer, we can use it for our donating it to the club. Thanks fro 9-1. Please pre-register. numerous weekends; making James Schroeder (at last, offi- fundraiser! guys. If you want to be on the call- quilts for us to auction; doing the cially the sone of Tammy & Gary Pankey needs 3 volun- The trail clearing crew have ing list for club dinners, please audit; organizing food and games Mark Bice), Bobby Meyer, John teers per day (Tuesday-Friday) to done an amazing job in the past call me. for our rides; running the auction Lappin and Gary & Denise lead rides up at Paulina for the few weeks. According to Bob Calendars were given out at and clothing sales; working on Tingey. convention. Please contact him Keller, Trail 65 was cleared with the November 20th meeting. The the scholarship committee; order- At our last dinner meeting, and volunteer. a bobcat and brush hog. The next meeting is December 18. ing and organizing all clothing held at the Moose on Oct. 28: Jean Watilo & Nancy Schassen madrona slick leaf were very The next board meeting is for the club and getting us good Pres. Rick Bice asked that mem- also still need items for the club’s thick. Trails 2 and 11 (6 miles) December 13 at Pankey’s. deals; buying food for our BBQ were also cleared for a total of 15 Looking ahead: and infinitum. Thanks ladies for miles. The crew worked at least Dinners: Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and all you do! 2-10 hour days and deserve a big March 24. Think Snow!!

BlueRibbon Responds to Park Service Release of Draft EA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2008-09 on Snowmobile/Snowcoach Access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks for this winter season 2008-09 December 6 Open House at the club house check it out... and join! 10-2 Free Hotdogs at Bone Springs 12-2 Contact: Jack Welch, On Monday, November 3rd for public review and comment. Board Meeting 5pm BlueRibbon Coalition the Environmental Assessment It is this EA process first General Meeting 6pm Special Projects Consultant (EA) on continued winter motor- announced on October 2nd that Potluck 7pm Phone: 303-324-7185 ized access to Yellowstone and will determine options that would 13 Open House at the club house check it out and join 10-2 [email protected] Grand Teton Parks was released authorize oversnow access Christmas Party Club house $10.00 max on gift exchange including snowmobiles to Grand Potluck Dinner 6pm at the clubhouse. Teton and Yellowstone National Card game of 31after dinner Parks for the next three winters. 14 Radar Run at Target Meadows 10-2 This EA can be reviewed at park- 27 Open house at the club house 10-2 planning.nps.gov the comment New member ride (bring the family) to explore leave. period will only be fifteen days. Club house at 10 BlueRibbon is reviewing the Free Hotdogs at Bone Springs 12-2 draft EA and its preferred alterna- January tive of only 318 snowmobiles 3 11th Annual Silver Run $1,000 in prizes allowed in the Yellowstone Park Leaving from the clubhouse between 9-11 am per day. We plan to provide com- January 13th ments on the EA and recommen- Board Meeting 5pm • Beginning of the snow sculpture contest, this year we General Meeting 6pm dations for comments to meet the would like to get the schools involved and have a barbeque deadline of November 17th. Potluck 7pm and day of fun in the snow on Thursday the 15th. The 10 Full moon night ride Please note, the goal of the contest will end Jan 16th, and the winners will be National Park Service is to have 17 7 Meadows Ride (bring shovel & lunch) announced at the Crab Feed on the 17th. Leave clubhouse 9:30 am Sharp. a final implementing rule from 31 Poker Ride or GPS ride January 16th the EA in effect prior to the Leave the clubhouse 10 am lunch provided scheduled Park opening on • Loomix Tub Races @ 6 pm, you can get your entry forms December 15, 2008. February at the Stubborn Mule in Joseph 7 Free Hotdogs at Ruckle warming shed 12-2 After reviewing the 255 page • Polar Bear Run @ 8 pm on Main Street in Joseph EA Jack Welch, BlueRibbon Board Meeting 5pm • Adult Winter Games at the Stubborn Mule @ 10 pm General Meeting 6pm Special Projects Consultant, Potluck 7pm January 17th stated "I am pleased that the Park 14 Pops Meadow / Big Sink ride leave clubhouse at 10 Service is offering a solution for • Poker Run at Salt Creek Summit with a guaranteed the challenges presented by the Bring lunch $2,200 purse! 21 Kids Play Day at Woodland snopark 10-2 upcoming season, BlueRibbon • All U Can Eat Crab Feed with King Crab Legs @ 4 pm remains committed to a long March & All the beer you can drink until 8 pm 7 Free Hotdogs at Bone Springs 12-2 term solution that will allow for a • Auction and Raffles reasonable snowmobile access to Board Meeting 5pm • Winner of Snow Sculpture Contest Announced General Meeting 6pm Yellowstone in the winter." • Live Band “Guilty Pleasures” will play from Welch continued, "Remember, Potluck 7pm 9 pm thru 2 am it will be an all ages dance, admission 28 End of Season BBQ at Club House 5:00 in the last forty years the Park is included in price of Crab Feed tickets. has opened its gates to snowmo- April • All U Can Eat Breakfast at 7 am at Joseph Rodeo Grounds 4 Banquet biles every season. I am sure Yel- • Chili Contest starts at 10 am next to the lowstone will open its gates this Embers Brew House Seven groomer drivers spend 220 hours this summer reuilding season too. The main question is • All Ages Scavenger Hunt starting at The Stubborn Mule at what level snowmobiles will and repairing the 1998 Tucker Sno-Cat. The Tucker is now as will begin at 10 am good as new and looks new too! Thanks, Guys for all your dedica- be allowed to access Yellowstone • In Town Poker Walk from 10 am till 4 pm. Hands will be and Grand Teton Parks this sea- tion and hard work. There’s lot of snowmobilers that really do purchased and turned into The Embers Brew House appreciate your efforts. son. The EA process is one of the important steps in that deter- Thank you for all of your support! mination." I thought if we posted a proposed schedule for next year we would You can check our website have time for some feedback. I would also like to know if anyone For further updates on access has any other ideas for rides. www.snowmobilewallowacounty.com to Yellowstone this winter please Please feel free to email me or give me a call. for more information or contact visit and bookmark our dedicated Gary Bethscheider, President of WCGSC or Yellowstone website www.save Thanks, Ken Miles, 509-531-2688, [email protected] Nicole Payton at the Stubborn Mule yellowstonepark.com Greg Webber TTF club president, 509 948-4322 at 541-432-6853 or Gary's Cell 541-263-0304 Page 14 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008 2007 - 2008 OFFICERS & CLUBS Director at Large - OSSA President *LaPine Lodgepole Dodgers 4-C *Cascade Connection 5-F *Panhandle Snowmobile Club 7-C John Vogel District 6 Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $15 782 Foxley Road Mike Choate P.O. Box 70, LaPine, OR 97739 PRESIDENT, Ken Wood PRESIDENT, Whitey Bloom Hood River, OR 97031 608 Fairview PRESIDENT, Rick Bice P.O. Box 1539 48183 Cornucopia Hwy (H) 541-386-5584 Burns, OR 97720 20430 Klahani Dr. Winston, OR 97479 Halfway, OR 97834 (F) 541-386-5584 541-573-6598 Bend, OR 97702 541-679-9104 541-742-7277 [email protected] 541-312-2655 541-430-2241 SECRETARY, Merrilyn Seal SECRETARY, Lee Willoughby SECRETARY, Lowletta Rose P.O. Box 825 Director at Large - 14725 Long Leaf Pine OSSA Past President 1774 NW Calkins Halfway, OR 97834 La Pine, OR 97739 Roseburg, OR 97470 541-742-5070 John Bastian District 7 & 8 541-536-5567 P.O. Box 100 Denny Farwell 541-464-8693 *Wallowa County Gamblers 7-G Canyon City, OR 97820 P.O. Box 896 *Walker Rim Riders 4-D Club Membership Dues $15 (H) 541-575-3640 Halfway, OR 97834 Club Membership Dues $10 DISTRICT 6 PRESIDENT, Gary Bethscheider (H) 541-742-4563 P.O. Box 536 (F) 541-575-3640 PRESIDENT, Doug Wardell *High Desert Snow Drifters 6-A [email protected] (W) 541-742-2726 5401 Eastridge St. South Joseph, OR 97846 [email protected] Club Membership Dues $10 541-432-6853 Salem, OR 97306 PRESIDENT, Mike Huseby 541-263-0304 503-508-0648 351 1/2 Monroe OSSA Vice President SECRETARY, Pam McFarland DISTRICT 1 SECRETARY, Kathie Allison Burns, OR 97720 Vera Riser 1513 Mill Street P.O. Box 508 541-573-7243 P.O. Box 7156 *Mt. Hood Snowmobile Club 1-A Springfield, OR 97477 Enterprise, OR 97828 Club Membership Dues $25 SECRETARY, La Dene Hurd Bend, OR 97708 541-255-0615 541-426-3577 PRESIDENT, Bret Brown 982 E. Jefferson 541-382-2213 [email protected] [email protected] 15010 S. Burkstrom Rd. Burns, OR 97720 Oregon City, OR 97045 541-573-6249 DISTRICT 8 503-657-0663 *Sisters Sno-Go-Fers 4-E 541-573-8372 OSSA Executive Director SECRETARY, Cheryl Mary Club Membership Dues $10 Skyline Snowmobile Club 8-B Peggy Spieger 240 SE 136th Ave PRESIDENT, Marc Durand Club Membership Dues $10 61373 Elkhorn Street *Grant County Snowballers 6-B P.O. Box 435 Portland, OR 97233 Club Membership Dues $10 PRESIDENT, Sally Thompson LaPine, OR 97739 503-254-1228 Bend, OR 97702 824 N 5th 541-306-8669 PRESIDENT, Anthony Kodesh (H) 541-536-3668 Athena, OR 97813 SECRETARY, Inez LeBlanc P.O. Box 382 (F) 541-536-4099 *Columbia Gorge Power Sledders 1-C John Day, OR 97845 541-969-9606 Club Membership Dues $10 269 NW Helmholtz Way SECRETARY, Marilyn Russell 1-888-567-7669 Redmond, OR 97756 541-932-4589 PRESIDENT, Marshall Waddington 605 Ankeny St. [email protected] 541-788-8536 SECRETARY, Sheryl Miller [email protected] P.O. Box 517 857 E. Main Walla Walla, WA 99362 Dallasport, WA 98617 [email protected] John Day, OR 97845 509-520-2791 509-767-0589 541-575-0609 509-529-1339 District 1 Director SECRETARY, Traci Waddington Sledheads Snowmobile Club 4-F John Gardner P.O. Box 517 Club Membership Dues $10 PRESIDENT, Scott Weaver *Burnt River Snowmobile Club 6-C *Four Corners Snowmobile Club 8-C 27850 SE Hwy 212 Dallasport, WA 98617 Club Membership Dues $10 Boring, OR 97009 509-767-0589 P.O. Box 713 Club Membership Dues $10 PRESIDENT, Dan Chapin PRESIDENT, Cliff Dougherty (H) 503-668-5282 Gilchrist, OR 97737 541-433-2997 P.O. Box 178 65450 Spur Loop (W) 503-663-3544 Oregon Cascade Snow Riders 1-D [email protected] Unity, OR 97884 Heppner, OR 97836 (F) 503-663-5359 Club Membership Dues $15 SECRETARY, Barry Haight 541-446-3655 541-676-5491 [email protected] PRESIDENT, Roy Moorhouse P.O. Box 243 SECRETARY, Annette Evans SECRETARY, Mike Gorman 13963 S. Vick Rd. 53784 Hwy 74 Mollala, OR 97038 Crescent, OR 97733 787 Skyhawk Dr. Heppner, OR 97836 District 2 Director 503-829-8983 541-433-5288 Ontario, OR 97914 (H) 541- 676-9623 Griffin Green SECRETARY, Kristi Moorhouse 541-889-3956 P.O. Box 253 13963 S. Vick Rd. *Chemult Mountain Trail Riders 4H Turner, OR 97392 Molalla, OR 97038 Club Membership Dues $7 *Sumpter Valley Snowmobilers 6-D *Tollgate Trailfinders 8-E 503-743-2345 503-829-8983 PRESIDENT, Pat Schaffner Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $25 P.O. Box 142 PRESIDENT, Neil Bork PRESIDENT, Greg Webber The Gorge Goodtimers 1-E Chemult, OR 97731 P.O. Box 268 3313 S Vancouver St., District 4 Director Club Membership Dues $10 541-365-0925 Sumpter, OR 97877 Kennewick, WA 99337 Rick Bice SECRETARY, Tracy Rice PRESIDENT, Jerry Thomas 541-894-2217 509-582-7481 20430 Klahani Dr. P.O. Box 25 4033 Summit Dr. [email protected] SECRETARY, Patti Rose Bend, OR 97702 Chemult, OR 97731 Hood River, OR 97031 SECRETARY, Pam Barnes 1821 SW 18th St. 541-312-2655 541-365-0949 541-436-2537 P.O. Box 178 Pendleton, OR 97801 SECRETARY, Jean Stone Sumpter, OR 97877 541-276-9382 District 5 Director 3347 Ehrck Hill Rd. DISTRICT 5 541-894-2285 Scott Blower Hood River, OR 97031 *Klamath Basin Snowdrifters 5-A 541-386-2951 OSSA Charity Chair 2865 Galaxy Way Club Membership Dues $20 *Hi-Desert Storm Troopers 6-E Peggy Spieger Grants Pass, OR 97527 PRESIDENT, Keith Blackman Club Membership Dues $10 P.O. Box 435 541-660-7615 DISTRICT 2 4180 Hwy 39 PRESIDENT, Frank Kadrmas LaPine, OR 97739 [email protected] Bohemia Sno-Sledders 2-A Klamath Falls, OR 97603 P.O. Box 81 (H) 541-536-3668 541-884-4345 New Pine Creek, OR 97630 (F) 541-536-4099 Club Membership Dues $10 SECRETARY, Becky Blackman District 6 Director PRESIDENT, Joni Mogstad 530-946-4185 1-888-567-7669 4180 Hwy 39 SECRETARY, Richie Johnston [email protected] Ron Greb 4795 Old Dillard Rd. Klamath Falls, OR 97603 1138 S. F Street [email protected] 61572 Aspen Lane Eugene, OR 97405 541-884-4345 Lakeview, OR 97630 Canyon City, Oregon 97820 541-344-8245 541-947-2042 (H) 541-575-5650 [email protected] *Rogue Snowmobile Club 5-B SECRETARY, Kathie Allison 541-947-5871 Safety Training Chair Club Membership Dues $20 1513 Mill Street Kelly Fough PRESIDENT, Dennis Jordan District 7 Director Springfield, OR 97477 4166 Carson Dr., SE 221 Teakwood Drive *Over the Hill Snowmobile Club 6-G Salem, OR 97301 Duane Miles 541-255-0615 Club Membership Dues $10 Eagle Point, OR 97524 (O) 503-581-7596 36232 Holbrook Spur Lane [email protected] PRESIDENT, Bob Davis 541-826-6326 (C) 503-910-8336 Halfway, OR 97834 P.O. Box 27 SECRETARY, Kim Greenwaldt [email protected] (H) 541-742-5151 *Mt. Jefferson Snowmobile Club 2-C 3996 Avenue H Paisley, OR 97636 (C) 541-540-5151 Club Membership Dues $20 White City, OR 97503 541-943-3124 [email protected] PRESIDENT, Terrill Isaak 541-826-2052 SECRETARY, Carol Jones Blue Ribbon Liaison 8524 Shaff Rd. SE P.O. Box 220 Joni Mogstad Turner, OR 97392 *Chiloquin Ridge Riders 5-D Paisley, OR 97636 4797 Old Dillard Road District 8 Director 503-749-2916 Club Membership Dues $10 541-943-3136 Eugene, OR 97405 Leonard (Buckshot) Carter SECRETARY, Christy Radke PRESIDENT, Marvin Schenck 541-344-8245 51451 Hwy 11 8362 NE Carson Ct. 130 Hawthorne DISTRICT 7 [email protected] Athena, OR 97813 Woodburn, OR 97071 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 503-981-7848 (H) 541-566-3401 541-882-7466 *LaGrande Sno-Drifters 7-B Club Membership Dues $20 Oregon Snowmobile News (C) 541-969-7833 541-892-6769 PRESIDENT, Greg Blackman Mike Lancaster [email protected] *North Santiam Snowmobile Club 2-D SECRETARY, Ken Kraft Club Membership Dues $10 10304 White Birch Ln. P.O. Box 6328 1814 Wiard St. PRESIDENT, Doug Eilers Island City, OR 97850 Bend, OR 97708 Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Director at Large - PO Box 493 541-963-6424 541-388-1480 541-884-1662 Detroit, OR 97342 SECRETARY, Mandi Case (F) 541-388-7186 District 1 & 2 503-854-3166 Nate Pattee 64003 Booth Lane [email protected] [email protected] 12323 Silverton Rd. NE La Grande, OR 97850 SECRETARY, Lois McWhirter 541-663-8587 Silverton, OR 97381 P.O. Box 512 503-932-9580 Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3372 NOTE: Director at Large - [email protected] IF ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE IS NOT RIGHT, CALL PEGGY District 3 & 4 DISTRICT 4 at 541-536-3668 WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION John Spieger P.O. Box 435 *Moon Country Sno-Mobilers 4-A LaPine, OR 97739 Club Membership Dues $15 (H) 541-536-3668 PRESIDENT, Larry Riser P.O. Box 7156 (F) 541-536-4099 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Bend, OR 97708 [email protected] 541-382-2213 Last Name: First Name: Spouse’s Name: SECRETARY, Susie Wirges Director at Large - 807 NE 12th Address: City: State: Bend, OR 97701 District 5 541-388-2604 Home Phone: Work Phone: No. of Employees in Business: Lee Chastain [email protected] 16500 Shilo Rd Club Name: No. of Family Members: No. of Machines: White City, Oregon 97503 *Ochoco Snow Sports 4-B OSSA YEAR (H) 541-826-6431 Club Membership Dues $20 July 1st to June 30th PRESIDENT, Lee Romine [email protected] State Association Dues $ ANNUAL P.O. Box 502 Prineville, OR 97754 Club Dues $ Contact: MEMBERSHIP DUES New $25 541-447-6407 Total Enclosed for OSSA $ Phone: Renew $25 SECRETARY, Brenda Romine Business $25 P.O. Box 502 Donation to Legal Action Fund $ Contributing $50 *denotes grooming clubs Prineville, OR 97754 Oregon State Snowmobile Association P.O. Box 435 LaPine, OR 97739 1-888-567-SNOW (7669) (Business or Individual) 541-447-6407 DECEMBER 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com Page 15 Join The Oregon State Snowmobile Association and your favorite snowmobile club. . .

Benefits of Club Membership MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 1. Cooperative enjoyment in club activities, rides and play days. 2. Assistance through club membership in formalizing legislation for snowmobiles. OSSA YEAR July 1st to June 30th 3. Learning new areas to ride and familiarity with areas through joint rides. 4. Strength in state organization through local club organization and input. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 5. Opportunity to gain knowledge of snowmobiling through club meeting speakers. K New $25 6. Obtaining a feeling of “Belonging” of common bond experience. K 7. Meet new people and make new friends. Renew $25 8. Promote and understand safe snowmobiling. K Business $25 9. To protect and preserve the rights and freedoms to enjoy the sport of snowmobiling. 10. To help preserve and promote our natural resources. Last Name: 11. Assist in search and rescue missions. First Name: 12. The ability to enjoy snowmobiling activities as a family and at a price reasonable Spouse’s Name: for doing so. 13. Helping provide a trail groomer. Address: 14. Club organization enables members to gain licensing dollars from gas tax back City: from state to local clubs. State: Zip: 15. Helping to discourage bad snowmobiling practices. 16. Assistance in formulating and conducting youth driver education clinics. Home Phone: 17. Promote sanitation and non-littering in all areas used for snowmobiling. Work Phone: 18. Serve as a catalyst in service to state and federal agencies in providing new snow Club Name: mobiling trails and parking facilities. 19. Calendar of events for yearly activities. No. of Family Members: No. of Machines: 20. Club membership brings recognition to the member from both state and federal agencies and prestige in that recognition. State Association Dues $ Club Dues $ Total Enclosed for OSSA $ Donation to Legal Action Fund $

OSSA Executive Director Local Club Name: Peggy Spieger P.O. Box 435 Contact: LaPine, OR 97739 Phone: (541) 536-3668 Fax: 541-536-4099 1-888-567-7669 Join your local club and your State Association NOW! [email protected] Thanks to them we have groomed trails, shelters and parking lots. Page 16 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org www.ORSnowmobileNews.com DECEMBER 2008

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