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

Volume 30, No. 7 MARCH 2008 Official Publication of the Oregon State Snowmobile Association www.oregonsnow.org P.O. Box 6328 Bend, OR 97708

A Message From Your President John Vogel, OSSA President

Well, here it is March and we don’t have the snow we nor- mally have at this time of year. This causes multiple problems that we all need to be aware of when we are riding. Remember that rocks and stumps are going to be just under the surface of the snow in those areas that normally have more at this time of year. Grooming of the trails is much more difficult due to the lack of snow and warmer weather, which makes some trails rougher than normal. Culverts in ditches along with rocks, ditches flowing water under the snow and sign post will not be covered and make for an accident waiting to happen. The warm days coming on often make for icy conditions at night and in the morning hours, so ride accordingly. All of these fac- tors have contributed to accidents this season, so please ride safe. Be sure you thank the groomer volunteers that spend so many countless hours taking care of the trails we all enjoy. While your trail system is fresh in your minds, take note of any trails needing attention for summer maintenance. We must maintain safe and clean trails that are well marked and hazard free. Peggy has diamonds and arrows if needed. Remember to keep in contact with your local Forest Ser- vice during the off season and be involved with any issues that may affect our sport. If an issue arises in your area that needs attention, contact your Director and we can all help as we all have to work together. I know OSSA and I keep harping on this, but it is very important for the survival of our sport. Don’t forget about the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) being held in Boise, Idaho on June 11-14, 2008. Details posted at www.idahosnowbiz.com. If you need anymore infor- mation about this event contact Peggy or me. Remember to ride safe, so you can ride another day and Paxton ~ Winner of the Snowman Building Contest at Moon Country’s “The Big Event” have a great spring and summer.

Peggy Sez... posed actions are and how it will that affect snowmobiling. One we love our sport. Snowmobiling are now an organization of 30 by Peggy Spieger, affect snowmobiling in your area. focus this year will be the impor- is a year round commitment and clubs dedicated to improving OSSA Executive Director Know your District Ranger and tance of the Recreation Trails working together is essential to communication and relationships his/her recreation staff. Be famil- Program fund. Many of our preserve our sport. Our organiza- with each other as well as other Spring riding is here which iar with the travel management clubs have snow shelters and tion (OSSA) was started in 1973 winter recreationists. OSSA means warm days and cold nights plan in your area and make sure groomer facilities that have been by a handful of people who always works to keep you on the challenging our trail caretakers that snowmobiles are considered built with RTP dollars. Some loved snowmobiling and wanted snow. We need the support of all statewide. The groomer operators over the snow vehicles and stay clubs have received RTP money to make it better. They had a snowmobilers to help achieve our sometimes feel like they are try- exempt from the trails only rule. for other projects. vision which we honor today. We goals. ing to do an impossible job when Keep us advised whenever we The International Snowmobile the snow melts and then freezes can help. OSSA maintains contact Congress will be in Boise, Idaho repeatedly causing rough and with local, state, regional and in June with participants from uneven trails. Hard icy conditions national decision makers; we Canada, Sweden and the United can also make your snowmobile work together with ACSA to pre- States. ISC represents CCSO more difficult to control and as vent more areas being closed to (Canadian Council of Snowmo- the snow continues to melt, snowmobiles. bile Organizations), ACSA stumps and rocks may be an John Vogel and I will be going (American Council of Snowmo- additional hazard. The landscape to Washington, D.C. in April bile Associations), and Snofed changes with each snow level so along with representatives from (Swedish Snowmobile Owner ride with care snowmobilers and all other snowmobile states. Each Federation). It will be some time have fun. Many areas will have of us will meet with the Senators until ISC will be this close to good riding well into April. and Congressmen and their staff home again. Check it out at Keep in touch with your local from our respective states famil- www.idahosnowbiz.com . forest. Know what the local pro- iarizing them with land use issues We all snowmobile because Page 2 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org MARCH 2008

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March storms. helped numerous folks out of –Correct date (These dates have been Moon Country’s biggest news serious danger. Brian Rouse, March 9 – Daylight Savings switched due to snow condi- is that our “Big Event” came off who was himself rescued last Time resumes tions. Check the hotline 410- pretty good considering we were year, has joined SAR and spoke March 15 – Crater Lake Ride not sure how to do it. Local deal- about what SAR meant to him – Correct date Continued on Page 14 ers, including Cascade Motor- after his tragic experience when sports, Cascade Harley-Davidson, he and his dad went for a couple GK Motorsports, Power Yamaha, hour ride and got caught up in a Peak Performance, Towers for storm that cost his dad his life. Snowmobiles, had their tents set The Poker Run was attended by up answering questions, provid- many who just happened to be in ing demo rides, and just having a the sno-park that day. Mark by Susie Fagen-Wirges good time. The Deschutes Wirges proved you didn’t have to County Search & Rescue were ride to win, as he took home the Oh boy, is winter going by there with their command trailer winning pot. He deserved it too, fast or what? In just a couple of and nine members explaining as he spent the day helping out days it will be March. Hope- exactly what they do when a call the DJ, Wade Fagen, and acting fully, there will be some great comes in for help. SAR is a non- as the go between for his invalid spring riding if we get the usual profit volunteer group that has wife and the rest of the group. Two of the stylish snowmen were The Big Event ~ Dick Dufourd, Larry Reiser, Dave Lynn & built by a couple of youngsters who each won a prize for their Chuck Tolboe creation. Plans are being made to do this again next year as it was a great way to show off our sport. The Candlelighters play day was postponed due to weather ONE HESITATES TO HIBERNATE and is re-scheduled for March 22nd. Hopefully, it will be a great day and many children will BAR & RESTAURANT be able to attend. The annual charity banquet Snowmobile Rentals was held on Feb. 23rd. The Shilo Cabin Rentals • Fuel Inn restaurant served a great meal Restaurant & Lounge and many wonderful items were raffled off. Open Friday, Sat. & Sun ~ Except between Christmas & New Years Elections are coming up in Located on the Trail Between April for two board positions. Mt. Bachelor & Diamond Lake Anyone interested in being on the board is encouraged to talk to a 2 Miles off Hwy 58 board member about being nomi- Crescent Lake, OR nated. www.crescentlakeresort.com Upcoming events for Moon Country: (541) 433-2505 March 8 – Paulina Lake Ride The Big Event ~ DJ music was provided.

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Snowmobilers Cheer Great Winter Weather Madison, Wisconsin this season - the beginning of 2001. The drop Snowmobile Manufacturers Support Outreach to New Snowmobilers the MOST in recorded history. in temperature in the past year Meteorologist Anthony Watts has been a whopping 0.63oC Contact Ed Klim notes there has been a global drop (1.13oF). Over the past 10 years, in temperature of 0.63 degrees global warming has essentially This past winter has proven to and the local clubs prepared the The manufacturers have joined Centigrade in the past 12 months. stopped. According to James M. be a good year for the snowmo- trails so the experience was together in sponsoring the 2009 Global temperatures measured by Taylor of The Hartland Institute, bile community's Go Snowmo- superb. A number of associations Manufacturers Spring Sneak satellite in January slipped to "The warmest year in the instru- biling - Take a Friend Snowmo- held special Go Snowmobiling Peak show schedule. The show 0.04oC (.07oF) below the long- mental record was 1998, and the biling campaign. A number of events for elected officials and format allows customers to view term (1979-98) average. Further, temperatures have been slightly state and provincial associations influential community leaders. In and touch the new snowmobiles the satellite records show abso- cooler and very steady since have worked closely with the a number of cases, directors of from the manufacturers all in the lutely NO Global Warming since them." ISMA Grant Program Committee tourism and environment were same room. Snowmobile shop- and sponsored exciting events introduced to snowmobiling and ping has never been better! where non-snowmobilers went by the end of the day they were In addition to the Go Snow- riding for the first time. all smiling and educated on the mobiling - Take a Friend Snow- The associations stressed safe proper way to ride a snowmobile. mobiling effort, the manufactur- snowmobiling training prior to The members also stressed the ers are supporting snowmobiling each event and included the local importance of snowmobiling to outings with journalists world clubs in coordinating the effort. the economy and the fabric of the wide. Tourism writers, travel Club members served as guides community. writers, and Associated Press In addition to working closely Reporters were introduced to with the associations and clubs, snowmobiling this year through We can make any the manufacturers have updated the efforts of state and provincial by Marvin snowmobile cook. the family snowmobiling picture associations and travel bureaus. album that is available for all Snowmobiling is truly becoming Snowmobilers: We sure had a poor cat squirmed around and snowmobile organizations to use. the winter recreation of choice good convention time. Some managed to back up." I can't see The photos feature family snow- for a broader spectrum of the great rides. You know how being that steep down behind us" JB mobiling at its best and include population. It's great to see folks a passenger can really increase explained "tell me when to stop". newly designed snowmobiles from all walks of life interested the thrill factor? Try switching to I don't think he could hear my from each manufacturer. The in getting outdoors in the winter shotgun at the bottom of Pelican panicked squeaks as the back photos are available for use in the and enjoying snowmobiling. and letting John B drive. Mistake tracks went over a cornice known Hot Dogger updating of snowmobile trail We are confident next winter one, there were other trails that as first overlook. Nothing but air maps and snowmobiling will bring the abundance of snow needed groomed I am sure. under the back! Just that quick we The Original! brochures. The photos are also that many of us have enjoyed John." Just say something if the were going forward attacking the Attaches to the exhaust. Simple installation. Cooks Hot Dogs, Sausage, Burritos, Brauts. The available for use by Visitors and this past winter and allow even tracks are hanging over the edge wind rip with the back end spin- menu is your imagination. Hot Dogger now has Convention Bureaus, Tourism more people to try snowmobil- I can't see that side". Mistake ning downhill, me squeezing the a mounting plate that holds the cooker and lid in bejeebers out of the seat cushions place or allows for easy cooker removal from Departments and the general ing. We are optimistic the return two I should have called lunch machine. Hot Dogger is available at most dealers media. They can be reviewed on of winter will continue, and our break and let the clouds roll in so and JB pouring the diesel to the handling Tucker-Rocker the www.gosnowmobiling.org optimism is supported by a we had to go elsewhere, but cat trying to go forward with and Western Power Sports Products. Dealer Inquiries Welcome. web site. growing cadre of scientists. nooo just a little to curious! most of the track hanging over The snowmobile manufactur- Remote Sensing Systems of Before you know it John asks the edge of the bench we just cut, ers are looking to expand their Santa Rosa, California reports how we are doing? I report spinning and slipping around. efforts with the snowmobile com- satellite data show January 2008 something about the back tracks Gosh if Lee C saw this! "Only 2 munity in 2009 by inviting non- was the second-coldest January sliding down hill but the front more hours of this and we will be snowmobilers to enjoy the winter for the planet in 15 years. isn't and we are still going for- to the top" JB said cheerily... (503) 364-6194 outdoors on a snowmobile. 88 inches of snow fell on ward sideways is that ok? JB Well that might be slightly asks if there is snow under the exaggerated but its hard to beat track? What a stupid question I riding shotgun for the fear factor. think, this is a 13,000 pound The Snowmobile rides that fol- machine of course there is snow lowed were nice and uneventful, under the track! About then I thankfully, with the exception of saw the front downhill track one that got to meet our friendly hanging out in the air over a 10 Sky Lakes crew, all turned out foot deep wind rip and choke out well. something to the effect that snow The snow that dumped really has been replaced by air in the hampered grooming efforts, fuel front and perhaps a change of consumption went over budget. direction would be in order, per- We are laying nice trails now and haps to the nearest lodge! How this should be the best snow sea- are we going to back up I won- son in many years. More fluff on dered when our tail end is point- this great base should keep all of ing off the trail downhill? That us happy! ~ Good riding

Schedule of Events

March 2008 4th General Club Meeting, 7pm D&S Harley 8th Play Day/Chicken/Steak Feed Lake of the Woods 15th Candlelighters Ride Thousand Springs 19th Board Meeting 6:00 White City Fire Station 29th No Host Family Ride Hamaker to Diamond Lake

April 2008 1st General Club Meeting, 7pm D&S Harley 5th No Host Family Ride Thousand Springs 19th Board Meeting 6:00 White City Fire Station

All club rides rally at 9:30 a.m. and leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. All rides will provide a guide and sweeper for the group. No food or drinks will be provided for the no host rides. For club hosted rides, lunch is served at 2:00 p.m. MARCH 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org Page 7

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LOTS OF USED SLEDS Snowmobile Manufacturers CALL FOR SNO-CHECK Serve Expanding Global Market Contact Ed Klim New Dragon 163”- 700 Snowmobiling has quickly ested in creating and nurturing a Demo 800 - 300 miles - 155” gone global and this winter has snowmobile-related tourism busi- been an especially interesting ness in their own countries. New 600 Touring one for me and those involved in Snowfalls throughout most of snowmobiling around the world. North America and Europe this New 600 Shift 155” The market in the European year have surpassed records set Union has been growing dynam- more than 100 years ago and it is New 600 RMKs ically over the last few years and common to find snow depths this winter I've had the opportu- exceeding 5-6 feet. nity to meet with snowmobile It appears many of us will be enthusiasts from Poland, Slove- snowmobiling into the spring, nia, Germany, Sweden, Finland, which often provides some of the and Norway. Their enthusiasm greatest snowmobiling of the towards snowmobiling mirrors year. The relatively warm, sunny the enthusiasm of North Ameri- long days add to the enjoyment can snowmobilers and they mar- of snowmobiling. In Northern vel at the quality of the machines Scandinavia, some of the best and the beautiful scenic spots the snowmobiling occurs in late snowmobiles enable them to March into April. I'm sure the visit. folks getting sand in their shorts Snowmobilers throughout in April have no idea of the fun Europe and Russia are building and beauty they are missing trail systems, riding areas, and snowmobiling in Early April - forming clubs based on the glistening white snow accented North American model. Travel by crystal clear blue sky and an writers and Visitor and Conven- amazing orange sunrise or sunset. Best Deals You’ll Find Anywhere! Best Deals You’ll tion Bureaus from around the More folks throughout the world are visiting the North world are enjoying snowmobil- American Trail Systems and ing and it's just one more exam-

Polaris ATV’s may not be ridden by anyone under 18 and all riders should take a safety course. For and training infor- mation, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-342-3764. ATV’s can be hazardous to operate. For your safety always wear a helmet, eye protection, protective clothing and never carry passengers. ©2000 Polaris Industries Inc. Sales & Service New Units at Used Prices! • Full Warranty! learning from Club members ple showing how we are far more 821 West HWY 26 • JOHN DAY, OR how to build trails and promote alike than some would believe. snowmobiling. We are looking forward to many 541-575-0828 The enthusiasm of these new great years expanding snowmo- snowmobilers is infectious and is biling worldwide and welcoming We take pride in our set-up and service! being joined by favorable gov- new friends to our growing cho- ernment and trade representa- rus of outdoor winter enthusiasts. BEST PRICES ON POLARIS ATVs tives who are helpful and inter- MARCH 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org Page 9

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thru or on their property, if they want us to stay on the trail then please adhere to the wishes of the land owners or we may be sub- by David Baird ject to getting locked out. I would also like to thank all As we enter our final month of Our grooming drivers have the volunteers that are involved snowmobiling we need to been busy trying to keep up with in the activities of our club remember our season ends all the snow but as things seem because without you we wouldn't March 31st in the Tollgate area. to happen they do break down, be a club. This also goes for the We still have about 10 feet of the new groomer is going back to many hours that our grooming snow to play on and we are try- the factory to have the tracks drivers (all volunteers) spend ing to work with the Forest Ser- replaced as our snow conditions away from their families not only vice to extend our season due to and the rubber tracks don't mesh to groom the trails but the many all the snow, keep your fingers well together, so they are going hours of maintenance that is crossed and lets hope it works to put on the metal tracks which required to keep the groomers out. will work much better in the running. Thanks to all volunteers The end of January we finally Tollgate area, down time should who remove the many trees that were able to hold a snowmobile only be about 1 week. allow the thousands of snowmo- safety course and a big thank you I would like to encourage all bile riders to enjoy our trails and goes out to Kim Schwartz for snowmobile riders to obey the lastly all the property owners that becoming a new certified snow- rights of all the property owners allow the passage for all to enjoy. mobile safety instructor> Febru- for their allowance of us to ride Again Thank You. ary found us on another GPS ride set up by Bernie Chapman and Rod Morrow and a final mystery location for lunch which hap- pened to be at Jay and Amy Hamann's cabin, thanks for the good lunch. Schedule of Events March is now upon us and we MARK YOUR CALENDARS will be having elections for the For updated list of activities visit www.tamarackinnbb.com coming year as we have a full and scroll down to club news. slate of officers up for elections March 1st Kids play day ~ 10:00am as well as 6 board positions. USFS Visitor Center Board Meeting 5:00pm General Membership Meeting 6:00pm Election of officers and Board Members Potluck dinner following elections March 22nd Steak cookout 6:00 pm at the club house (bring a steak and side dish) April 5th Club Banquet at Walla Walla Elks Club Social Hour 5:30pm Dinner 6:30pm GroomingGrooming thethe PerPerfectfect TrailTrail

A freshly groomed trail needs 6-8 hours to set-up with little or no use, below freezing temperatures. The lower the temperatures, the better the set-up.

Issues that destroy the Perfect Trail Warm temperatures No time for set-up A high number of users Snowmobiles with paddle tracts Gunning snowmobiles An inversion layer

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Polaris Oval Racer Dustin Wahl Sweeps All Three But Wahl, the 2007 Snow Wahl’s teammate Brandon Week magazine Racer of the Johnson kept getting better Pro Champ Finals at Valcourt Grand Prix Year, had his Polaris-powered throughout the weekend, but did- Ice Oval Star Dominates Premier Class at Historic Quebec Track Wahl Bros. Special dialed in, and n’t quite earn a spot on the he swept all three Pro Champ podium. Johnson finished sixth, Contact: Marlys Knutson races, earning the unbridled fifth and fourth, respectively, on [email protected] respect of even the most loyal Friday through Sunday. Ski-doo fans. MEDINA, MN (Feb. 20, 2008) Polaris racers also dominated end in Valcourt was Wahl’s dom- – It was fitting that in hockey- in the Pro and Semi-Pro Formula inance in the Pro Champ class. mad Canada, Polaris ice oval 500 classes. Serge Ouellet fin- Valcourt is to Ski-doo what racer Dustin Wahl scored a hat ished first and second in each Roseau, Minnesota, is to Polaris: Bohemia Sno-Sledders trick. The Greenbush, Minnesota, class over three days of racing The home town and still the site Schedule of Events racer won the Pro Champ class – and Jocelyn Perrault won Semi- of a major engineering and pro- the premiere class at the Valcourt Pro Formula 500 on February 15. duction facility. Mar. 15 TBA (Quebec) Grand Prix – three Polaris racers filled at least six of So the folks in Valcourt take April 10 TBA times in three days, establishing the top 10 positions in all four their ice oval racing seriously, him as the most successful racer Formula 500 races run at the and they like to see racers on the April 26 Annual Banquet on ice during the February 15-17 Grand Prix. hometown brand win – espe- May 17 TBA racing. But the big story of the week- cially in the high-profile classes.

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Without Halfway, Oregon and if it had not been for that responded to a call from my ing from Baker County for their their unselfish, professional The Panhandle Snowmobile slight break in the weather on office to assist in the search for, snowmobile clubs. response, the outcome of this Club of Halfway, Richland and Monday morning the searchers and eventual rescue of, two miss- From our western history, we search and rescue could have Oxbow in Eastern Oregon may not have been able to spot ing snowmobilers from Wallowa can remember the sheriff’s posse, been tragic. assisted with a search and rescue him. The S&R people did not County. These men were over- a citizen group who were dis- I am proud to acknowledge the operation that ended with a very think he could have survived due from an excursion starting at patched, usually to apprehend a assistance of the Panhandle good outcome. through the day – he was one Salt Creek with a possible desti- criminal. There simply were Snowmobile Club and look for- On Sunday, January 27th, we lucky boy. nation in Baker County. Missing insufficient resources available to ward to working with them in the received a call that two riders A Life Flight Helicopter from persons in the backcountry of the the sheriffs to perform the law future. from the Enterprise, Oregon area Boise was called in and while the Wallowa-Whitman National For- enforcement function without cit- Sincerely, had not returned home from a chopper was in route the rescuers est in the winter constitute an izen involvement. In this 21st Mitch Southwick snowmobiling trip to the Halfway prepared a landing place by using emergency because injury and century, the county sheriffs are Baker County Sheriff area that they took on Saturday their sleds to pack down a safe death can result from a night or charged with law enforcement in This letter of appreciation was the 26th of January. Sam Bow- landing spot. Before the chopper two exposed to the severe ele- the rural areas of the county and posted by Sam Bowman to the man, 50 and Brennan Anderson, arrived the weather closed in on ments. they still lack the necessary popular snowmobile forum 18, from Wallowa County were them and when Life Flight got In December, snowmobile resources to fulfill all of the obli- “Snowest” on the internet. last seen at the Clear Creek Cabin there it was unable to land. The club members attended a four- gations of their office without cit- north of Halfway at about 2:30 pilot located an opening in the hour course in winter search and izen assistance. A Special Thanks!!!! PM on Saturday. They did not clouds about 4 miles away and rescue and were eager to apply Those who say we have lost Thank You Eastern Ore- return home that evening and landed there. The Groomer went their skills. They didn’t have to the spirit of community should Search & Rescue teams from there and picked up two EMT’s wait long. They responded to the take this search and rescue as a gon!!! Wallowa and Baker Counties from the Life Flight and took call, properly equipped with win- textbook example of the response I can not find the words to were called out. them close to Brennan’s location. ter and survival equipment and by its citizens when the sheriff express how deeply grateful I am To make matters worse it had Rescuers had to load to be surrounded by the generous been snowing heavily for several Brennan on a sled to people who live in Eastern Ore- days and the forecast was for take him down to the gon. more of the same for the next few groomer which was Without all of you Brennan days. about a mile away. As Anderson and I (Sam Bowman) Thanks to the persistence of the groomer was on its would not be home safe with our Panhandle Club member, Wayne way back to the chop- families. Inman, some members of the per, the pilot felt that I am overwhelmed. We are just Panhandle Snowmobile Club had the weather conditions so blessed to live surrounded by recently gone through an orienta- had deteriorated all of you!! tion class under Wayne’s direc- enough that he felt it Thank you to all of you who tion on Search & Rescue proce- would not be safe to prayed. Churches called my fam- dures and it was about to pay off. fly out so the groomer ily and started prayer chains It was Wayne’s insistence that it drivers with Brennan throughout the States. was just a matter of when and not and the EMT’s aboard Brennan is on his way home if someone should become lost turned around and from the hospital. He has frost that led to this class. returned to the Clear bite on his feet and is in good Sunday teams were formed Creek Snow Park spirits. along with the clubs groomer and where a Halfway Sam Bowman they tried to get into the Clear ambulance awaited To which I responded with- Creek Cabin but they were turned them. The Life Flight You are Welcome back due to persistent new heavy chopper was going to You are welcome - and that snows of four feet or more with land in town and comes from all the members of white-out blizzard conditions. transport Brennan but the Panhandle Snowmobile Club, There was a slight break in the the weather deterio- Baker County Search & Rescue weather on Monday morning and rated there and they Photos courtesy of Panhandle Club S&R member Jan Oliver. and anyone else that helped to a spotter plane was able to find could not land so the make this rescue a success. It was the Clear Creek Cabin and they ambulance crew trans- a team effort and everyone came could tell that at least one of the ported Brennan to the together and did their part to riders was there. Shortly there Baker City Hospital. make it happen. after some Panhandle Club mem- Last report is that Thanks for the update on Bren- bers were able to get to the cabin Brennan is doing well nan and yourself, we are hoping and found Sam Bowman in good with some frost bite that this lucky young man makes condition. He related that he and issues with his feet. a complete recovery. Let us Brennan had become separated He will have to stay know. Saturday afternoon in a blizzard. off his feet for at least And another Panhandle As conditions worsened, they two/three months S&R member responded headed back to the cabin and while they under go Brennan had become stranded treatment. with- Sam, I'm glad we could help! along the way. After waiting a bit Wallowa County I'm sure glad that the both of you for Brennan to arrive at the cabin, had been in charge of are back with friends and your Sam tried to look for him but his the search until the families! I also hope to see you sled ran out of gas and he had to riders were located in both on the mountain again, best stay at the cabin. He told res- Baker County at wishes in Brennan’s recovery! cuers he did not know where which time the Baker Sincerely Kevin Spencer Brennan was and the search was County Sheriff took under way again. over control of the S&R opera- were waiting at the snowmobile By this time Brennan had been tion. club headquarters for a search on the mountain for two nights in Baker County Sheriff, Mitch manager from Baker County extremely bad blizzard conditions Southwick, was grateful for the Search and Rescue to arrive. and chances of finding him were help from the Panhandle Snow- This was a Sunday when I’m looking dim. As some of our mobile Club and expressed his sure most members had other members were combing over the appreciation to the club with this plans. area one of our S&R riders spied letter sent to the Hells Canyon The members were dispatched a shovel waving around by a tree Journal of Halfway reprinted here from Halfway to search in teams near the top of Sugarloaf Moun- with their permission. with communications to the tain and when they got there they Professional Response Command Post in Halfway. found Brennan lying on the snow They followed the search man- To the Editor: - alive but in very bad condition In a time when good news ager’s instructions and conducted with severe hypothermia. seems to be overshadowed by an organized, efficient, safe and Brennan said that his sled had bad, I would like to thank our most importantly, a successful become stuck on some rocks Baker County community and search. Once the missing per- going downhill and he was especially the residents of the sons had been located, they unable to move it. He tried to Eagle and Pine valleys to recog- assisted in transporting one walk to the cabin but was not sure nize the extraordinary perfor- snowmobiler to a waiting ambu- where it was so he holed up in a mance of one of the local organi- lance. Both Wallowa and Union Page 14 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org MARCH 2008

the man responsible for the Poker Run signs and work done on the the Hells Canyon Journal on page recent Search & Rescue training The Panhandle annual Club Roulette wheels. Everything 7 of the February 20th issue. we had, held a short debriefing Poker Run was a huge success worked great. Thanks to all that Again - thanks to all of you. about the rescue with discussion and continues to grow in popular- helped with the set up and fire- Thanks to all the business that about ways it could have been ity every year. This year we sold wood gathering for the Poker contributed items for the raffle handled better. Robin Kearns a over 500 hands and the day Run. that was held at the end of the Halfway Oxbow EMT was there couldn’t have been any better. A big Thank You to all of the Poker Run. There were some and offered any and all equip- Bluebird skies with cool temps sponsors that contributed to the very nice items there - Thank ment that their group has when- and a well groomed trail all club to make this Poker Run pos- You. ever we have another S&R to go helped to make this Poker Run sible. Without their generous We are looking for an even on. We also plan on having an one of the best. The big winners donations this would not be pos- better Poker Run next year – see EMT travel with the Snow of the $4000 purse were Beth sible. There is a complete listing you then. Groomer whenever we are called Harriman of LaGrande/Halfway, of all the supporting sponsors in out again in the future. she was the first place winner Thanks were given to those with $1600 for her efforts. Sec- that donated items for the OSSA ond place of $1000 went to Chad by Big AL Convention raffle held in Jan- Sims of Summerville and Chad uary. Member Duane Miles donated $100 of his winnings Greetings to all from Eastern motioned for the club to donate back to the Club. Thanks Chad. Oregon and we still have the best up to $150 to help with the cost Third place winnings of $800 snow in the state. of fuel for those planning on went to Bruce Hilderbrandt of Wow, did we ever have a busy attending the next OSSA conven- Salem. Forth place went to Jean month just past with all the snow tion. Sagert of Canyon City who that we received day after day A special thanks to Fred Riggs, received $400 for her efforts and after day. The Search and Rescue our former Head Groomer, for fifth place of $200 to Walt Dill- we had at the end of January, the donation of $250 to the club man of Halfway. Congratula- then with our Poker Run on Pres- to procure a good GPS unit to tions to all the winners and idents Day weekend and the travel in the groomer at all times. thanks to all that attended to annual Club Ride slated for the Thanks Fred. make this the best Poker Run last weekend of February made Meeting ended with Mike ever. A special thanks goes to little slack time to be had around West & Richard Seal winning Jason & Mary Harriman and here. $10 each. their helpers for all the great The meeting for February 12th started out with 41 members and guests in attendance and all enjoyed a great Pot Luck dinner. The meeting was called to order by President Whitey Bloom. The Baker County Sheriff, Mitch Southwick, was in atten- dance and thanked the club for their help and quick response in finding two stranded snowmobil- ers from Wallowa County. Look for the complete story elsewhere in this OSN issue. Club member Wayne Inman,

Moon Country Continued From Page 3 more area is needed to serve the letter unless you want. Phil: masses of tourists that use this [email protected] or Marv: 4219 for most current informa- area as well as the locals that [email protected]. tion) groom and support the great trail I hope everyone enjoys the rest March 19 – General Meeting system we have. Phil Cruz is the of the riding season. I am headed at King’s Buffet head ranger and Marv Lang is the for Hawaii on the 27th of Febru- April 20 – Brunch/Elections at supervisor which we work with a ary since I can’t ride anymore this Wanoga Sno-Park lot. You don’t have to send each a year. Aloha!!!!! Everyone seriously involved with snowmobiling around Cen- tral Oregon is hoping for the beginning of construction on the Kapka Butte Sno-Park that is planned for opening in 2009. Letters have been sent to the For- est Service stating the dire need for additional parking on the Century Drive corridor for snow- mobiling and cross country /Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Meissner Sno-park is another area up for expansion. Even though the official time is up for Polaris 700 RMK 155 comments, it wouldn’t hurt to send yours. Let them know that The Big Event

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to pull — and carry. This means the combined weight of your trailer and sleds (and fuel), plus the weight of anything being SLED THE WEB!!! transported in your vehicle, including passengers, personal Hot sites to visit (when you aren’t on the trails!) belongings and a full tank of fuel. You’d be surprised how easily this tally exceeds a vehicle’s rat- Dedicated Oregon Sledding Site ing. NEW SITE Let’s assume that your weight www.h2oregon.com Getting Tow Legal total is within specs. So you can by Craig Nicholson hit the road, right? Not yet…first (©2007 by Craig Nicholson. All rights reserved.) better check your vehicle tires. American Council of Snowmobiles Association Are they rated to handle that www.snowmobileacsa.org Trailering isn’t as simple as it mum number will determine amount of weight? Now what looks. Yet without thinking twice, what payload your tow vehicle about your hitch? 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Also make sure California Nevada Snowmobile Association tear they’ve caused or how close your trailer weighs and that its that your ball height allows your www.cnsa.net to the line they really were? The load capacity is more than trailer to tow level and that the challenge is having sufficient enough to accommodate the ball itself is the correct size and weight rating and tow capacity weight of your sleds and any- rated strength to handle your International Snowmobile Hall of Fame — and matching the two. Often, thing else you may carry in it. expected loads. www.snowmobilehalloffame.com one or more of these are defi- Double-check that its tires are If you’re getting a hitch cient, and that can lead to major rated to carry that amount of installed, make sure it’s larger International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association problems. weight too and, if not, upgrade than the capacity you will typi- www.snowmobile.org Problems start with risking them. And don’t assume that a cally need for towing. And if your life and not being highway bigger trailer automatically your new vehicle comes with a legal, but also include possible means you can carry more factory (or dealer installed) tow Oregon State Snowmobile Association insurance headaches if you’re weight. Larger trailers weigh package, double check to make www.oregonsnow.org caught being illegal in a claim more themselves, so while more sure its rating is more than suffi- situation. And merely having suf- space may be available, that cient. In either case, a transmis- Vintage Snowmobile Club of America ficient capacity isn’t good doesn’t always translate into sion cooler will help save your www.vsca.com enough. Smart drivers create a more weight capacity. tow vehicle from undue wear. safety buffer by having plenty to Once you know that your The preceding information is spare. Otherwise, you may (or trailer is rated to carry your timely because authorities in Pacific Northwest Vintage Snowmobile Club may not) get by, but could be intended weight, and that the many jurisdictions are stepping www.pnwvsc.com causing unnecessary wear and total weight of your trailer and up inspections of trucks and trail- increasing your odds of losing sleds is acceptable from a towing ers with tie downs, including Washington State Snowmobile Association control in emergency maneuvers. perspective, you must match it snowmobile haulers. So be sure www.wssa.us Caution starts with determin- with your tow vehicle. Start by that you’re legal and that includes ing the maximum weight you reading the trailer towing section using tie downs with higher rated Send in sites of interest and we’ll add them to the list. need to tow. Obviously, this is of your owner’s manual. Is your “working load limits”. Now, with Email: [email protected] dependent on how many toys vehicle recommended for tow- proper and regular maintenance, you own and how big they are. ing? If so, what is its tow capac- you should be good to tow! Don’t forget to consider any util- ity? This manufacturer-listed Craig Nicholson is the author ity or work loads you may tow specification is the maximum for of “Canada’s Best Snowmobil- from time to time. This maxi- everything your vehicle is rated ing: Your Ultimate Ride Guide” (order at: www.snowgoer- canada.com) and the National Touring Editor for Snow Goer SKYLINE SNOWMOBILE CLUB Canada Magazine. As “The Intrepid Snowmobiler”, he also 2008 RIDE SCHEDULE pens a syndicated newspaper col- umn and hosts a radio program, Mar. 6 5th Monthly meeting -- 6pm at the Long Branch while appearing regularly on in Weston, OR Snowmobiler Television. 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citywide "snowball fight"! It’s volunteered at our January meet- Most pressing the insurances, not recently. And his good right arm, going to be that long before this ing! They will be a great help to only on our grooming but the Jan, is "vertical" but dragging snow is gone. Doug, thank you men! Doug is insurance coverage of our mem- herself around I'm sure! So pray by Helen Stanton I'm late in welcoming our new willing to work hard to bring the bers. I know and have heard for these two continuously Detroit District Liaison, Brad legal foundations of NSSA up to some old-timers don't want to please! We love and miss seeing The irony of it ALL! Last Peterson. NSSC and its officers the year 2008. The Club Bylaws, "get this organized" but wake up you Dean & Jan! month I asked everyone to stop are looking forward to working written in 1982 were found in an guys, this is a new century and Our darling little Joy Eilers is praying because we had "five with you in the coming years dusty box by Judy, our newly we are open to lawyers in the back to keeping her house neat feet" of SNOW! Little did we Brad! proposed Procedures and Regu- woodwork! Our little club is not and clean! Proof she's feeling know we would not only be On a similar subject, thanks lations for the grooming pro- exempt from lawsuits over the much better. I hear from the dumped on by almost 9 feet more also to our local Sheriff Matt gram, that I have referred to smallest failure as club members grape vine, she's nagging Doug (over our heads, roofs, houses, Wilkerson for riding along with lately in this article, have to be of OSSA! We don't want to be about leaving his shoes every- trees and the rest of our world) the groomer crew, several weeks finalized and approved. We want the ones opening the door to a where! Thank God we can see but, we would have our town back. His chainsaw and hard to be fully covered under the complete complex meltdown of her smiling little face all over looking like an proverbial ant hill labor helped open our trail to the OSSA insurances for just one this vital organization! So bare town again! She's been snowmo- in about 3 weeks! We'd be on TV shelter. That was one very large important fact! All volunteers with us on this paperwork! If biling a couple of times, also! We everyday, in all 50 states and all tree he helped remove! will be welcome to do something everyone helps someway it love you too, Joy! (And you too, networks for two straight weeks! We have some modernizing of to accomplish this task. shouldn't take long to bring all Doug, but put your shoes where And as of this date, we still have just about all our paperwork for Thank you all for sending Jess our paperwork up to date. Joy wants them!) SNOW almost up to our eye- NSSC coming up this year! Just & I to the Klamath Falls Con- I didn't get very much input on Thank you ALL for overlook- brows! Lets skip the fireworks on in time! We have our newly vention last month! Sorry we the club trip to Paulina, as it was ing the mistakes I've made, the Fourth of July and have a formed "Board of Directors" who came down with the "ugly flu" the same weekend as the Con- spelling, punctuation, names that's been going around slowly vention! We all fought to get here missed, everything in this column and couldn't make our report to that final Sunday and found since I took over writing it! the club at the last meeting! I'll Detroit had more snow than Kla- Including the people in Bend that make sure copies are available math Falls or Paulina Lake put have to re-type it for this paper! A Oregon State Snowmobile for anyone to read if they wish! together, another irony that week- lot of water under my schooling Just call me! Or maybe we'll be end! Everyone had a good time bridge, need I remind you! And Safety Instructors over this flu by the next meeting till they got home! Right? not everything is listed in the and can make sure you can get a Our loved one, Dean Russell spelling check of this computer! copy then. I know Nate did a has been in and out of the outpa- Like BERM! Dang it, I need a good job filling everyone in any- tient facilities, for more tests proof reader! CLAPP III, SIDNEY JOHN (541) 567-4638 way! BEND, OR, 97701 At the Convention, Jess and I (503) 819-5637 MATTOS, JOHN went on Thursday so we could attend the full Five hour, OSSA DIAMOND LAKE, OR 97731 "Board of Directors" meeting DAVIS, ROBERT E. (541) 793-3341 Friday afternoon at 1:00 P.M.! PAISLEY, OR 97636 There is amazing level of ded- (541) 943-3124 MILLER, DAVID ication from this Board to our sport of Snowmobiling! All vol- KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601 unteers except Peggy, we don't FARWELL, SHEILA (541) 884-2423 appreciate them enough believe Schedule of Events HALFWAY, OR 97834 me! MARK YOUR CALENDARS (541) 742-4563 SCHASSEN, NANCY L. This meeting opened our eyes to just how out of line our club Mar. 3rd Monthly meeting at Outpost 7PM LA PINE, OR 97720 has become, in everything we FLETCHER, DAVID (541) 536-5863 need to address to be in compli- Mar. 9th Ride to Elk Flat with Unity Club~Potluck CENTRAL POINT, OR 97502 ance with OSSA’s regulations. Mar. 23rd Ride to Lake Creek with Burns Club~Potluck (541) 774- 9138 SHIREK, GLENN April 7th Monthly meeting at El Tuelito 7PM ROSEBURG, OR 97470 Annual Banquet....Time & place TBA GOFFIN, RUSSELL (541) 673-3787 The Oregon MILL CITY, OR 97850 (503) 897-2915 VOGEL, JOHN Snowmobile Addresses To Make Your Voice Heard! HOOD RIVER, OR 97031 News would like OREGON U.S. SENATORS HOADLEY, ALLEN (541) 386-5584 Ron Wyden D LAGRANDE, OR 97850 to thank the clubs Gordon H. Smith R 516 Hart (541) 963-5345 VANDERZANDEN, SHIRLEY 404 Russel Senate Office Bldg. and Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 LAGRANDE, OR 97850 Washington, D.C. 20510 Fax 202-228-2717 JAMES, RANDY B. (541) 963-4334 organizations that Fax 202-228-3997 151 W. 7th Ave #435 ENTERPRISE, OR 97838 sent in Jager Bldg. Center Court Bldg. (541) 426-3854 WATILO, JEAN 116 S Main St. # 3 Eugene, OR 97401 LA PINE, OR 97729 stories and Pendleton, OR 97801 Fax 541-431-0610 JORDAN, DENNIS (541) 536-2512 photos. OREGON U.S. REPRESENTATIVES EAGLE POINT, OR 97524 First District Fourth District (541) 826-6326 WISKOW, DEBRA We would also David Wu D Peter DeFazio D COTTAGE GROVE, OR 9783 1023 Longworth Bldg. 2134 Rayburn House Bldg. LINMAN, RONALD (541) 942-7612 appreciate Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603 Fax 202-225-9497 Fax 202-225-0032 continued 620 SW Main St. #606 151 W 7th Ave. (541) 882-2257 YOUNKER, BRENT Portland, OR 97205 Eugene, OR 97401 CORBETT, OR 97019 participation. LIPPERT, BENJI (503) 695-2911 This is your Second District Fifth District JOHN DAY, OR 97845 Greg Walden R Darlene Hooley D (541) 620-0493 newspaper. 1404 Longworth Bldg. 2430 Rayburn House Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Use it to let Fax 202-225-2774 Fax 202-225-5699 LONG, BILL 131 NW Hawthorne #211 315 Mission St. SE #101 SENECA, OR 97873 everyone know Jamison Bldg. Salem, OR 97302 Bend, OR 97701 Fax 503-588-5517 (541) 542-2202 what your club or Third District MABBOTT, EVA organization is Earl Blumenauer D HERMISTON, OR 97838 2446 Rayburn House Bldg. (541) 567-4638 doing. Washington, D.C. 20515 Fax 202-225-8941 MABBOTT, THOMAS 541-388-1480 516 SE Morrison St. #250 HERMISTON, OR 97838 Portland, OR 97214 [email protected] Fax 503-230-5413 MARCH 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org Page 17

ulations to these dedicated snow- mobilers! The final numbers for the Con- vention totaled over one hundred riders, and three hundred fifty people for the banquet and auc- tion. The raffle items were a suc- cessful fund raiser for the Club, 2008 Schedule of Events as well as a very successful silent auction. With the funds raised, 3/11th, 2008 6:30pm General Meeting President’s Message Convention from the beginning. the Snowdrifters were able to Dinner & Officer Elections. To be announced at the General Meeting by Keith Blackman, President They were Klamath Basin make a donation to OSSA, con- on February 11th, 2008 This will be a no host dinner. Equipment, Line-X, Harvest tribute to several local commu- 3/16th, 2008 To be announced Club Ride Ford, Les Schwab and Yamaha I would like to deeply thank nity groups for their help at the Meet at Klamath County Fairgrounds Parking lot. The leader and everybody who helped to orga- Motorsports. I would also like to banquet, and still have a sizeable location of the ride will be announced at the General Meeting on nize, assist and attend the OSSA thank the vendors that put profit for the Club. With all the Convention. It was very success- together some very nice displays figures that were calculated for March 11th, 2008. ful for the Club, snowmobilers, in and around the exhibit build- the Klamath Tourism Bureau, we the vendors, the community and ing and Yummy’s for an awe- brought in over $102,000 to the hopefully for OSSA. some tasting dinner. Klamath Basin in lodging, food, scratchers! will ensure that we can stretch I would like to congratulate I didn’t get to ride but I was fuel, general sales, and miscella- Bye for now...... our budget from OSSA into April Don Ambers for his award from told the trails were smooth and neous items over a three-day or maybe the later if the snow OSSA for “Snowmobiler of the the riding was good–so, thank period. Groomer’s Report hangs on as expected. OSSA has Year”, and to Archie and Linda you to all the groomers that The Klamath Snowdrifters still by Scott Blower, made it very clear to the groom- Linman of Klamath Basin Equip- helped out. have a limited number of sweat- Grooming Chairman ing chairmen that there is no ment for their award from OSSA I would also like to thank all shirts, short sleeve and long Well we have made it into money available beyond our for “Dealer of the Year.” We all the OSSA members and other sleeve T shirts for sale at half the February and the snow is deeper given budgets as expenses are appreciate everything you do for snowmobilers who came to the original price. T-shirts are $10.00 than we have seen in years. Jan- high this year across the state, the Club and snowmobiling. Both Convention. There were a lot of and Sweatshirts are $12.50. If uary was a tough month on the especially diesel. awards are well deserved! nice prizes that people bought in you are interested in purchasing grooming program. We started Over the weekend, I was able The Club also had plaques that our silent auction or won in the one or more, contact Rod the month with a lot of snow that to attend the High Lakes Meet- were presented during the Con- raffles and games. Ambers at 882-9691. we had a very difficult time ing. For those of you unaware vention for Ed Majors of Sunny Last but not least, I would like Once again, we thank all who keeping up with, then that transi- what this is, it is a great group. D Manufacturing for all of his to thank the Convention Com- helped make the OSSA Conven- tioned into a great week of cold The Forest Service has once work and donations for the Snow mittee (Keith & Becky Black- tion a success! Drew Langley, dry weather for the week of the again reassembled this very suc- Cat, Archie and Linda Linman of man, Dave & Monica Miller, Convention Committee Member Convention at which we were cessful group of the past. It is Klamath Basin Equipment and Bruce and Diane Cullen, Drew (Editor’s Note: A big “thank able to layout some very nice open to all Cascade trail users to Don Ambers for all of their hard Langley, Jeff Ranger, Rod you” to Drew Langley also for all trails for the week of rides. The discuss and share information work and support of the Klamath Ambers, Charlie Radford, Ted & his help in getting donations, etc., Cat ran nearly 700 miles in Jan- between groups. The one thing Basin Snowdrifters. They have Barb Naccarati and Ray & handling the silent auction tables, uary alone and our operators that the Forest Service stated was done a lot for our Club; so, we Donna Gibson) for all their hard and the drawings for the door drove more than 1,500 miles to that they have received a grant to wanted to show our appreciation. work. I really enjoyed working prizes!) and from the Cat. start dealing with the water Thanks to all of you! Our steak with these people. Since the Convention, the Cat Mechanic’s Corner issues at the Great Meadow. The Barbecue at Four Corners Snow Have a wonderful remainder has run very little. Since the Con- by Dave Miller first received grant will replace Park was rescheduled for Satur- of the snow season and ride safe! vention, the days that the Cat did Boy, am I glad January has the culverts beneath the resort day, March 8th. There will be run it was very deep new snow OSSA Convention come and gone. It was a very access road. The Forest Service rides and a Poker Run which will and the Cat would return needing by Drew Langley, Convention busy month with not only all the is awaiting news on the grants begin at 10:00 a.m. The food will repairs. At the moment, the Cat is Committee Member snow that kept piling up, but also applied for to address the dam be cooking at 4:00 p.m. Please once again in one piece and run- The OSSA Convention has with the Snowdrifters hosting the itself and the drainage to Silent bring a side dish. The Club will ning the trails. The Cat will run 3 come to a close and the snow is OSSA State Convention. Speak- Creek. Margaret Bailey, current provide steaks, water and soda. If - 4 days a week for the remainder finally starting to settle down. On ing of the Convention, I want to Ranger, is acting very aggressive you want to bring a small raffle of the season. This week, we are behalf of the snowmobilers of give a BIG thanks to all the peo- to resolve this water issue and the item, we will be selling raffle focused on getting the loop Klamath County, we would like ple who helped guide riders dur- hazards that it creates. tickets. Hope to see you there! around the lake, the Four-Mile to say thank you to the dedicated ing the week of the Convention. Thanks for your support of the Our Club meeting at Starv’n Lake area, and the trail to Peder- people who put the Convention Thank you Kerry, Brian, Cathy, grooming program. Marv’n Restaurant on February son SnoPark open. This will get together, and made it a successful Brandi, Jeff, Dave, Marvin, Rod, 12th was well attended, and the our highway crossings cleaned New Members event for all! Thank you Don Brodie, Bill, Shannon, Ray, Ted, food and service was good. up and safe again. Then we can Welcome new members, Kirk Ambers for being the chairman, and if I left anyone out, I thank Thank you to all of those who start working to get the outer lim- Hossfeld, Brad Loomis, Chisto- Keith and Becky Blackman for you too. attended and for your support. its of our trail system open again. pher Boivin, and Loren and handling all the reservations. With all of the new snow, the We couldn’t do it without you! This limiting the number of days Denise Kandra! Special thanks to Becky for mak- riding the past few weeks has Our next meeting is on Tues- ing sense of all the funds that been awesome. It is hard to beat day, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. at passed through. Thanks to Bruce riding in 3 feet of new powder. Starv’n Marv’n Restaurant in the JOIN OSSA TODAY... and Diane Cullen for helping to With that being said, the last back room. It is a General Meet- organize the banquet layout and week of warm weather has made AND REALLY MAKE A ing and Officer Election. getting donations. Monica and the snow settle and become Congratulations Dave Miller were irreplaceable pretty hard. The last few years, DIFFERENCE! Raffle/Game Winners with getting donations, organiz- the manufacturers have been Sheri Nelson, 5-Person Hot ing the banquet, decorations, and building some awesome deep Tub from A Spa For You! leading rides. Ted and Barbara snow machines. Mark & Tammy Wyrick, Naccarati, along with Ray and With the addition of tall profile Armour Truck Bumper from Donna Gibson were great with tracks and increasing rear sus- Frontier Trailers! registration help and printing pension travel, it makes it more Mark & Tammy Wyrick, Bath needs. Charlie and Mindy Rad- difficult to get adequate lubrica- Tub/Spa from Aqua Glass! ford helped with whatever was tion for the hyfax as well as kick- Riley Ambers, $250 Gift Card needed, and it's always great to ing up enough snow to cool the from Klamath Basin Snow- have support. Our final thanks rear heat exchanger, especially drifters! goes out to Rod Ambers for all when the snow is hard and set-up Travis Stringer, Premium Car the work and coordination of the like it is now. Pride in America Triple Bully Dog & Bed Liner design of our sweatshirts. While ice scratchers have been from Line-X! Some of the highlights of the around for some time, the last Winter Fun in the Klamath Convention were the awards few years we've been using rail Sun! received by our local club mem- mounted scratchers. At first, I bers. Don Ambers was awarded was skeptical if they would actu- Pride in Ourselves by Don Ambers, Convention the “Snowmobiler of the Year”, ally work; but after trying a set, I Chairman Archie Linman and Klamath- saw a 40-50 degree drop in water Wow! What a great 2008 State Basin Equipment received temperature and more than ade- Convention & Banquet! All went “Dealership of the Year”, and Ed quate snow lubrication for the Remember Elections are coming soon. as planned and it looked like Majors received an award from hyfax. everybody had a lot of fun! the Snowdrifters for all his con- If the snow continues to stay Contact your representatives and let them I first want to thank all the tributions and donations toward set-up like it is now, you might major sponsors that supported the the grooming program. Congrat- want to invest in a set of ice know where you stand!!! Page 18 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org MARCH 2008

Recreation Groups Review California Roadless Lawsuit Contact: Paul Turcke, BRC Counsel Phone: 208.331.1800 Don Amador, BRC Western Representative Phone: 925.625.6287

OAKLEY, CA (March 3) - A sentative for the BlueRibbon national trail-based recreation Coalition, states, "It has been my group is reviewing the recent impression that off-highway "roadless" lawsuit filed by the vehicle recreationists and the State of California against the Schwarzenegger administration USDA Forest Service. Recre- shared an equal commitment to ation interests are concerned preserving the rugged backcoun- about the litigation's potential try nature of our roadless areas impact to the designation of his- while still allowing historic pub- toric public travelways and trails lic access to important motorized under the Forest Service's Travel roads and trails. This lawsuit Management Rule. does not appear to reflect that Paul Turcke, chief counsel for understanding or shared commit- the BlueRibbon Coalition Legal ment." Defense Team, said, "In the BlueRibbon's legal staff is Polaris Snocross Racers Overflow the Podium at ongoing litigation over Forest reviewing the complaint, coordi- Service 'roadless' area manage- nating with recreational access Valcourt, Winning 3 of 4 Classes Contested ment, the State of California and partners and evaluating appropri- Polaris Racers Sweep Pro Classes, Run 1-2-3-4 in Pro Super Stock its anti-access partners have stri- ate actions to preserve and pro- dently argued that neither the tect historic public access to fed- 2001 Roadless Rule nor sound eral forest lands. MEDINA, MN (Feb. 17, 2008) second in Super Stock. The lowed by Gulla, Ross Martin and policy prevent the continuation The BlueRibbon Coalition is a – Polaris snocross strengthened strong showing helped him Crapo in second, third and of historical mechanized access national recreation group that their WPSA stronghold on the emerge as the WPSA points fourth, respectively. LaVallee in 'roadless' areas via properly champions responsible use of points leads in the premier classes leader in both Semi-Pro classes. finished eighth, Danny Poirier designated roads or trails." public and private lands, and as they won both Pro titles and Since the Valcourt event fea- (Hulten Speed Sports) was 11th encourages individual environ- "Recreationists intend to make one of two Semi-Pro titles at the tures a large slate of ice oval and Mike Schultz was 12th. sure they hold to this position. mental stewardship. It represents Grand Prix de Valcourt in Val- races, only the Pro and Semi-Pro The win gave Eckstrom a The access community will not over 10,000 individual members court, Quebec, on Feb. 16. classes competed in snocross. solid 24-point lead over Ross support an effort by the State of and 1,200 organization and busi- Ross Martin (Judnick Motor- California to play politics on the ness members, for a combined Polaris Racers Dominate Pro Martin in the Pro Super Stock sports) won the Pro Open class Roadless issue," Turcke con- total of over 600,000 recreation- Open Class points standings. Third in points cludes. ists nationwide. 1-800-258-3742. and Dennis Eckstrom (Scheuring The Polaris snocross racing is Gulla, followed by Mike Don Amador, Western Repre- www.sharetrails.org Speed Sports) won the Pro Super contingent is deep, talented and Schultz in fourth, Crapo in sixth, Stock class as Polaris racers dom- fast on their Polaris IQ® Race LaVallee in eighth and Matt Jud- inated the podiums in both Sleds – claims reflected in the nick in 12th. classes. Polaris racers finished 1- Pro points standings. Johnstad Sets the Semi-Pro Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain 2 in Pro Open and overflowed In Pro Open at Valcourt, Ross Pace Schedule of Events 2008 from the Pro Super Stock podium Martin took the victory and Levi Andrew Johnstad continued with a 1-2-3-4 finish. LaVallee (Hentges Racing) fin- his career-best season by win- MARK YOUR CALENDAR - IMPORTANT DATES: Polaris racers currently hold the ished second. Polaris racers ning the Semi-Pro Open class at top four spots in the WPSA Pro earned three of the top five posi- Valcourt to give him a 4-point March 8 Desert Auction and Potluck. Potluck Dinner Open and Pro Super Stock points tions and five of the top nine as lead in the standings ahead of 6:30 p.m. at the Sumpter School House. races with two races left on the TJ Gulla (Hentges Racing) fin- fellow Polaris racer Bobby LeP- Meeting and auction will follow dinner. schedule. ished fifth, Eckstrom was eighth age (Hentges Racing). Brett Ben- In Semi-Pro racing, Polaris and Mike Schultz (Avalanche der (Hentges Racing) finished April 12 Club Dinner & Election of officers. racer Andrew Johnstad Racing) was ninth. Shaun Crapo fourth in Semi-Pro Open at Val- Place and time to be announced. (Avalanche Racing) won the (Scheuring Speed Sports) fin- court, followed by LePage in Semi-Pro Open class and finished ished 11th and Parker Brown was fifth, Mike Bauer (Kafka Motor- 15th. sports) in 14th and David Joanis Gulla leads in Pro Open points (Royal Distributing/Borque’s and departed from Valcourt with Polaris) in 15th. a 7-point lead over Ross Martin, In Semi-Pro Super Stock, who is in second. LaVallee is Johnstad finished second, fol- third and Eckstrom is fourth. lowed by Bauer (fourth), Matt OSSA Only 32 points separate the top Bristow (Bristow racing) in fifth four racers. Crapo is in eighth and Bender (seventh). Johnstad and Mike Schultz is 10th. currently has an 11-point lead Pro Super Stock Podium over the second-place racer in Full of IQ Racers the points race, while Bender is HELPS The Polaris racers finished 1-4 in fourth, Bauer is in fifth, LeP- in Pro Super Stock and filled five age is in sixth and Chris Kafka of the top eight spots in the class. (Hentges Racing) is in sixth. 2008 Eckstrom took the victory, fol- Sisters Sno-Go-Fers Schedule SMOOTH All rides are weather permitting For information call Marc Durand at 541-306-8669 or Joanna Durand at 541-280-4282 OUT Mar. 8 Club ride, Diamond Lake ride, Diamond Lake Lodge 10am departure Mar. 18 Club meeting, Black Bear Diner, Bend, Mar. 22 Club ride, Cross District Trail, meet at THE Three Creeks Snow Park, 10am departure

Apr. 5 Club ride, Three Creeks Snow Park, 10am departure Apr. 15 Club meeting/Elections, Marc and Jo Anna's house, 61373 Elkhorn St., Bend, 6:30pm Apr. 19 Club ride, Three Creeks Snow Park, U P ! 10am departure, BBQ after ride B M S ! July Camp Out, to be announced MARCH 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org Page 19 Page 20 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org MARCH 2008 Xtreme Riders Pilot Polaris Snowmobiles on

World Record-Setting Jumps another 25 feet. And that’s when feet from his launch point. Paul Thacker Braves Winds to Soar Record 271 Feet at Shakopee, MN the craziness started.” “Our only option was to go Riding into strong head winds again,” he said. Contact: Marlys Knutson crew on hand to record all the ago,. he did so in blizzard condi- with gusts topping 30 mph, Before his next jump, he had [email protected] high-flying riding. Video of the tions. This year’s weather was Thacker found himself floating the Slednecks crew move the record jumps – and the unsuc- not nearly as severe, but strong up and down during his jumps – take-off ramp farther back to cre- MEDINA, MN (Feb. 20, cessful preliminaries – will be winds did cause their share of wherever the wind moved him ate a 232-foot gap between the 2008) – A double dose of Polaris available on the Slednecks web- damage to man and machine. and his Polaris sled. launch ramp and the landing slop Liberty® power, guts and the site at www.slednecks.com. “After Delene did her record “On that third jump, the sled sculpted out of snow. He waited desire to fly propelled extreme Thacker Perseveres, Sets we move the ramp back 50 feet basically just floated beyond my for a lull in the wind and hit the snowmobilers Paul Thacker and Record and it was my turn,” said ability to correct and we stacked throttle. When he landed, he was Delene Dippel to world record- When Thacker set the world Thacker. “We jumped 220 [feet] it up at 230 feet,” he said. “But a new world-record 271 feet from length snowmobile jumps on Sat- record at Canterbury Park a year or so twice, then moved it back someone above was watchin’ out where he started. urday, February 16, at Canter- for me and I ended up walking “We hit the ramp twice at 79 bury Park in Shakopee, away.” mph and jumped 255 feet,” he Minnesota. He not only walked away, he said. “Then it was time to risk it The Minnesota stop on the continued jumping, albeit on a all and get that record – which I Monster Energy/Slednecks Inva- back-up sled. But a stout cross did. Hit the ramp at 82 [mph] and sion Tour saw Dippel set – and wind caught him and sent him to flew 271.” subsequently re-set – the a rough, unscheduled landing 240 women’s world record, while Thacker endured winds and crashes en route to his record-set- ting jump. Thacker took advantage of a JOIN OSSA lull in the strong winter winds to uncork a record jump of 271 feet, breaking the previous record by AND COUNT about 8 feet. Dippel, a 20-year-old Califor- nian, established the women’s OSSA IS WORKING HARD jumping record at a media event on Friday, February 15, then TO KEEP OUR stretched the distance to a new- SNOWMOBILING AREAS OPEN! record 180.6 feet during the show on Saturday night. PLEASE DO YOUR PART The event was hosted by Mon- ster Energy and Slednecks, AND GET INVOLVED! which had its usual audio-video “Rules of the Road” For Snowmobiles ? Do not follow closely behind trail groomers: It takes about one hour after grooming for the snow surface to properly “set-up.” ? Always ride in a straight line on groomed trails: Spinning and sliding around leaves ruts and soft spots in trails. Play areas are provided for these activities. Always ride on the right hand side of trails: Especially on narrow trails and around blind curves. ? Use hand signals for slowing, stopping, or turning off of trails: For your own safety and the safety of others on the trail. ? Adjust speed to visibility: You should be able to stop short of any obstruction or emergency within your range of eyesight. ? Do not stop in the middle of a trail: Others may not see you in time to avoid a collision. If you must stop: Pull to the right edge of the trails. ? Always use your headlight: Your headlight must be on at all times. ? Do not use drugs or alcohol: Drunk driving laws apply the same as they do on the highway. ? Do not go out alone: Always ride in pairs or groups and inform someone where you will be riding and the estimated time of your return. ? Ride cautiously in Sno-Parks, near lodges and crossing highways: 5 MPH speed limit in snow park. Obstacles and pedestrians can emerge very suddenly in congested areas. ? Avoid “showing off” near Sno-Parks and lodges: You are most likely to be observed by opponents to motorized recreation in these areas and the image you project is very important to the future of your sport. ? Look out for cross-country skiers, sled dog teams, ATVs and groomers that may be on the trails at any time: Slow to 10 MPH, pass cautiously and do be courteous and congenial. ? Avoid the use of loud mufflers: Noise projects a very bad image of motorized recreation. ? Reduce the noise to a minimum after 10 pm in the Sno-Parks. ? All trails are marked for type of use: Motorized trails are marked with orange diamonds, while cross-country ski trails are marked with blue diamonds. Please observe and respect these differences. ? Always dress appropriately for adverse weather: Helmets are required at all times. At 30 miles per hour, at 30°, the wind chill factor is 0°. At 60 miles per hour, at 30°, the wind chill factor is -20°. ? Always be prepared: Carry extra spark plugs, belts and tools. Carry drinking water, snacks, extra socks, gloves, waterproof matches, space blanket and compass. ? Know the area in which you are riding: Acquire a trail map at the warming hut, sno-parks, or lodge. Join the local snowmobile club and don’t hesitate to ask questions. ? Observe and comply with posted areas: (Wilderness fines $250. 36CFR261.16a). Just one set of tracks in the wilderness can last until the next snowfall and leave a telltale sign for opponents to motorized sports to pinpoint for arguments for land closures. ? Be aware of snow depth: Do not ride, on muddy trails. Avoid damaging soil or vegetation, but preserve it for others to enjoy. Leave no trace. ? Avalanche: Many slopes in our area have potential for sliding. When in doubt – avoid questionable slopes. ? Licensing & Permits: Anyone operating a snowmobile on public land is required to carry a valid driver’s license or snowmobile permit. MARCH 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org Page 21 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 Administrative Local Club Name: Coordinator Peggy Spieger Contact: P.O. Box 435 Phone: LaPine, OR 97739 (541) 536-3668 Fax: 541-536-4099 Join your local club and your State Association NOW! 1-888-567-7669 [email protected] Thanks to them we have groomed trails, shelters and parking lots. Page 22 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org MARCH 2008 Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain Snowmobile Club by Glen Ferguson, 5th Prize (4 Sevens) annual desert auction follows our Poker Run Chairman Richard Newman $100 meeting. Members are asked to with Ace High bring a desert to be auctioned off. Now that the 2008 Poker Run 6th Prize (4 Sevens) Bring one, buy one, it is that easy. is over I would like to take this Lynn Mayo $50 Maybe we can beat the $265.00 opportunity to thank all the club with Nine High we raised last year. members that gave their time to Prizes 7th-20th Full Houses: Proceeds are donated back into help make it a big success. We 7th Prize (A’s over K’s) the community. If you cannot could not have done it without all Jeff Polfer $50 attend the meeting but would like of you who collected door prizes, 8th Prize (A’s over 10) to make a contribution you are worked the boxes at the mer- Heather Edgar $50 welcome to mail us a check. If chants in Sumpter, sold Poker 9th Prize (A’s/10s) you know of an organization that Hands and Raffle Tickets, help Johnny Greenfield $50 needs help please let a club offi- set up the groomer shed for the 10th Prize (Q’s over4’s) cer, member or board member awards and then took all the Jacob Stearns $50 know so they can be considered. chairs and benches back to City 11th Prize (Q’s over 2’s) Groomer Chair, Jim Sheller, Hall and the Community Center. Clark Dean $50 said it has been a tough year. Also thank you to those who 12th Prize (J’s over 10’s) However, in spite of this they helped with handing out the door Bernie Hermann $50 have managed to groom 1,500 prizes. 13th Prize (J’s over 2’s) miles using 280 volunteer hours We can’t forget Jim Sheller and Cathy Behrendt $50 compared to the 1291 miles & Poker Run 1st-5th Place Winners the groomers who made sure the 14th Prize (10’s/J’s) 240 hours the same time last year. trails were in good shape and the Patty Zolotoff $50 Word on the street is we have signs were in place to show the 15th Prize (9’s over Q’s) some of “the best” trails to ride. riders the correct route. Last but Kelly Hoots $50 Awesome job guys! We appreci- not least, thanks to all the mer- 16th Prize (9’s over 10’s) ate your hard work. chants in Sumpter who showed M J Clarke $50 Terry Nordstrom and Ed up at 7:00 a.m. to let us place the 17th Prize (9’s over 4’s) Yarboro sold raffle tickets and card boxes for the poker run par- Callie Arriola $50 drew the following lucky win- ticipants to draw their poker 18th Prize (8’s over A’s) ners; 4th prize John Young $18, hands. Thanks again! Lyle Klenski $50 3rd prize, guest Roger Bement Poker Run Winning Hands 19th Prize (8’s over K’s) $25, 2nd prize Vickie Christensen 1st Prize (5 Jacks) Terri Anderson $50 $30 and 1st prize Sharell Kelly Hoots $800 20th Prize (8’s over 9’s) Blomquist $40. Congratulations 2nd Prize (4 Aces) Michaelle Clarke winners! Sharell/Rod Blomquist $500 March Meeting Volunteers working for Thank You Glen Ferguson Poker Run 2008 Chairman, Board 3rd Prize (4 Tens) Next meeting is March 8th at you! Members, Assistants and all members who helped make Jim Stearns $300 the Sumpter Community Center. this a very successfully, safe, and fantastically fun family 4th Prize (4 Eights) Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., Lindy Magill $200 meeting follows dinner and our Continued on Page 24 event. MARCH 2008 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org Page 23 2007 - 2008 OFFICERS & CLUBS

OSSA President Director at Large - John Vogel *Ochoco Snow Sports 4-B *Cascade Connection 5-F *Panhandle Snowmobile Club 7-C 782 Foxley Road District 5 Club Membership Dues $20 Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $15 Lee Chastain Hood River, OR 97031 PRESIDENT, Lee Romine PRESIDENT, Ken Wood PRESIDENT, Whitey Bloom 16500 Shilo Rd (H) 541-386-5584 P.O. Box 502 P.O. Box 1539 48183 Cornucopia Hwy White City, Oregon 97503 (F) 541-386-5584 Prineville, OR 97754 Winston, OR 97479 Halfway, OR 97834 (H) 541-826-6431 [email protected] 541-447-6407 541-679-9104 541-742-7277 [email protected] SECRETARY, Brenda Romine 541-430-2241 SECRETARY, Merrilyn Seal P.O. Box 502 SECRETARY, Lowletta Rose P.O. Box 825 OSSA Past President Prineville, OR 97754 1774 NW Calkins John Bastian Director at Large - Halfway, OR 97834 541-447-6407 Roseburg, OR 97470 P.O. Box 100 541-742-5070 District 6 541-464-8693 Canyon City, OR 97820 Mike Choate *LaPine Lodgepole Dodgers 4-C *Wallowa County Gamblers 7-G (H) 541-575-3640 608 Fairview Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $15 PRESIDENT, Gary Bethscheider (F) 541-575-3640 Burns, OR 97720 P.O. Box 70, LaPine, OR 97739 DISTRICT 6 P.O. Box 536 [email protected] 541-573-6598 PRESIDENT, Rick Bice *High Desert Snow Drifters 6-A Joseph, OR 97846 20430 Klahani Dr. Club Membership Dues $10 Bend, OR 97702 PRESIDENT, Mike Huseby 541-432-6853 OSSA Vice President Director at Large - 541-312-2655 541-263-0304 Vera Riser 351 1/2 Monroe SECRETARY, Lee Willoughby Burns, OR 97720 SECRETARY, Pam McFarland P.O. Box 7156 District 7 & 8 14725 Long Leaf Pine P.O. Box 508 Bend, OR 97708 Denny Farwell 541-573-7243 La Pine, OR 97739 SECRETARY, La Dene Hurd Enterprise, OR 97828 541-382-2213 P.O. Box 896 541-536-5567 541-426-3577 [email protected] Halfway, OR 97834 982 E. Jefferson (H) 541-742-4563 Burns, OR 97720 *Walker Rim Riders 4-D 541-573-6249 (W) 541-742-2726 Club Membership Dues $10 DISTRICT 8 OSSA Executive Director [email protected] 541-573-8372 Peggy Spieger PRESIDENT, Jack Young Skyline Snowmobile Club 8-B P.O. Box 435 53587 Kokanee Way Club Membership Dues $10 LaPine, OR 97739 *Grant County Snowballers 6-B LaPine, OR 97739 DISTRICT 1 PRESIDENT, Sally Thompson 541-536-5456 Club Membership Dues $10 (H) 541-536-3668 *Mt. Hood Snowmobile Club 1-A PRESIDENT, Mike Stearly 824 N 5th SECRETARY, Ben F. Sunderland VI (F) 541-536-4099 Club Membership Dues $25 Athena, OR 97813 P.O. Box 351 4035 Patterson Drive 1-888-567-7669 PRESIDENT, Bret Brown Canyon City, OR 97820 541-566-9210 15010 S. Burkstrom Rd. Walterville, OR 97489 [email protected] 541-896-0039 541-575-5760 SECRETARY, Marilyn Russell [email protected] Oregon City, OR 97045 SECRETARY, Sheryl Miller 64067 Bald Mtn. Loop 503-657-0663 *Sisters Sno-Go-Fers 4-E 857 E. Main Weston, OR 97886 SECRETARY, Cheryl Mary John Day, OR 97845 509-520-2791 240 SE 136th Ave Club Membership Dues $10 District 1 Director 541-575-0609 509-529-1339 John Gardner Portland, OR 97233 PRESIDENT, Marc Durand 61373 Elkhorn Street 27850 SE Hwy 212 503-254-1228 *Four Corners Snowmobile Club 8-C Boring, OR 97009 Bend, OR 97702 *Burnt River Snowmobile Club 6-C Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $10 (H) 503-668-5282 541-306-8669 *Columbia Gorge Power Sledders 1-C PRESIDENT, Dan Chapin PRESIDENT, Cliff Dougherty (W) 503-663-3544 Club Membership Dues $10 SECRETARY, Joanna Durand P.O. Box 178 65450 Spur Loop (F) 503-663-5359 PRESIDENT, Marshall Waddington 61373 Elkhorn Street Unity, OR 97884 Heppner, OR 97836 P.O. Box 517 Bend, OR 97702 [email protected] 541-676-5491 Dallasport, WA 98617 541-280-4282 541-446-3655 SECRETARY, Mike Gorman 509-767-0589 SECRETARY, Annette Evans 53784 Hwy 74 District 2 Director SECRETARY, Traci Waddington Sledheads Snowmobile Club 4-F 787 Skyhawk Dr. Nate Pattee P.O. Box 517 Club Membership Dues $10 Ontario, OR 97914 Heppner, OR 97836 12323 Silverton Rd. NE Dallasport, WA 98617 PRESIDENT, Scott Weaver 541-889-3956 (H) 541- 676-9623 Silverton, OR 97381 509-767-0589 P.O. Box 713 (H) 503-873-3276 Gilchrist, OR 97737 *Sumpter Valley Snowmobilers 6-D *Tollgate Trailfinders 8-E (C) 503-932-9580 Oregon Cascade Snow Riders 1-D 541-433-2997 Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $25 Club Membership Dues $15 [email protected] PRESIDENT, Neil Bork PRESIDENT, Dave Baird PRESIDENT, Roy Moorhouse SECRETARY, Barry Haight P.O. Box 268 1723 SW 44th District 4 Director 13963 S. Vick Rd. P.O. Box 243 Sumpter, OR 97877 Pendleton, OR 97801 Larry Lancaster Mollala, OR 97038 Crescent, OR 97733 541-894-2217 541-276-1395 P.O. Box 6328 503-829-8983 541-433-5288 [email protected] SECRETARY, Patti Rose Bend, OR 97708 SECRETARY, Kristi Moorhouse SECRETARY, Pam Barnes 1821 SW 18th St. (W) 541-388-1480 13963 S. Vick Rd. *Chemult Mountain Trail Riders 4H P.O. Box 178 Pendleton, OR 97801 (F) 541-388-7186 Molalla, OR 97038 Club Membership Dues $7 Sumpter, OR 97877 541-276-9382 [email protected] PRESIDENT, Pat Schaffner 503-829-8983 541-894-2285 P.O. Box 142 Chemult, OR 97731 OSSA Charity Chair District 5 Director The Gorge Goodtimers 1-E *Hi-Desert Storm Troopers 6-E Peggy Spieger Club Membership Dues $10 541-365-0925 Dave Elder Club Membership Dues $10 P.O. Box 435 PRESIDENT, Jerry Thomas SECRETARY, Tracy Rice 559 Vista Park P.O. Box 25 PRESIDENT, Frank Kadrmas LaPine, OR 97739 Eagle Point, OR 97524 4033 Summit Dr. P.O. Box 81 Hood River, OR 97031 Chemult, OR 97731 (H) 541-536-3668 (W) 541-830-8005 New Pine Creek, OR 97630 541-436-2537 541-365-0949 (F) 541-536-4099 (F) 541-830-8006 530-946-4185 1-888-567-7669 (H) 541-826-9212 SECRETARY, Jean Stone SECRETARY, Richie Johnston [email protected] [email protected] 3347 Ehrck Hill Rd. DISTRICT 5 Hood River, OR 97031 1138 S. F Street [email protected] 541-386-2951 *Klamath Basin Snowdrifters 5-A Lakeview, OR 97630 District 6 Director Club Membership Dues $20 541-947-2042 Ron Greb PRESIDENT, Keith Blackman 541-947-5871 Safety Training Chair 4180 Hwy 39 Dennis Jordan 61572 Aspen Lane DISTRICT 2 Klamath Falls, OR 97603 221 Teakwood Dr. Canyon City, Oregon 97820 Bohemia Sno-Sledders 2-A *Over the Hill Snowmobile Club 6-G 541-884-4345 Eagle Point, OR 97524 (H) 541-575-5650 Club Membership Dues $10 Club Membership Dues $10 SECRETARY, Becky Blackman PRESIDENT, Joni Mogstad PRESIDENT, Bob Davis 541-826-6326 4180 Hwy 39 4795 Old Dillard Rd. P.O. Box 27 [email protected] Klamath Falls, OR 97603 District 7 Director Eugene, OR 97405 Paisley, OR 97636 541-884-4345 Duane Miles 541-344-8245 541-943-3124 36232 Holbrook Spur Lane Blue Ribbon Liaison [email protected] SECRETARY, Carol Jones Joni Mogstad Halfway, OR 97834 SECRETARY, Kathie Allison *Rogue Snowmobile Club 5-B P.O. Box 220 Club Membership Dues $10 4797 Old Dillard Road (H) 541-742-5151 1513 Mill Street Paisley, OR 97636 PRESIDENT, Dennis Jordan Eugene, OR 97405 (C) 541-540-5151 Springfield, OR 97477 541-943-3136 541-344-8245 [email protected] 541-255-0615 221 Teakwood Drive Eagle Point, OR 97524 [email protected] 541-826-6326 DISTRICT 7 *Mt. Jefferson Snowmobile Club 2-C District 8 Director SECRETARY, Kim Greenwaldt *LaGrande Sno-Drifters 7-B Oregon Snowmobile News Club Membership Dues $20 3996 Avenue H Leonard (Buckshot) Carter Club Membership Dues $20 Larry Lancaster PRESIDENT, Kelly Fough White City, OR 97503 51451 Hwy 11 PRESIDENT, Greg Blackman P.O. Box 6328 4166 Carson Dr. SE 541-826-2052 Athena, OR 97813 Salem, OR 97301 10304 White Birch Ln. Bend, OR 97708 (H) 541-566-3401 503-581-7596 *Chiloquin Ridge Riders 5-D Island City, OR 97850 541-388-1480 (C) 541-969-7833 (F) 503-581-7669 541-963-6424 (F) 541-388-7186 [email protected] Club Membership Dues $10 SECRETARY, Christy Radke PRESIDENT, Marvin Schenck SECRETARY, Mandi Case [email protected] 8362 NE Carson Ct. 130 Hawthorne 64003 Booth Lane Woodburn, OR 97071 Director at Large - Klamath Falls, OR 97601 La Grande, OR 97850 503-981-7848 541-882-7466 541-663-8587 District 1 & 2 541-892-6769 Russ Goffin *North Santiam Snowmobile Club 2-D SECRETARY, Ken Kraft NOTE: 905 SW Spring St. Club Membership Dues $10 1814 Wiard St. IF ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE IS NOT RIGHT, CALL PEGGY Mill City, Oregon 97360 PRESIDENT, Doug Eilers Klamath Falls, OR 97603 (H) 503-897-2915 PO Box 493 at 541-536-3668 WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION 541-884-1662 [email protected] Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3166 SECRETARY, Judy Goffin Director at Large - 905 SW Spring St. Mill City, OR 97360 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION District 3 & 4 503-897-2915 John Spieger Last Name: First Name: Spouse’s Name: P.O. Box 435 LaPine, OR 97739 DISTRICT 4 Address: City: State: (H) 541-536-3668 *Moon Country Sno-Mobilers 4-A (F) 541-536-4099 Club Membership Dues $15 Home Phone: Work Phone: No. of Employees in Business: [email protected] PRESIDENT, Larry Riser P.O. Box 7156 Club Name: No. of Family Members: No. of Machines: Bend, OR 97708 OSSA YEAR 541-382-2213 July 1st to June 30th SECRETARY, Susie Wirges State Association Dues $ ANNUAL 807 NE 12th Bend, OR 97701 Club Dues $ Contact: MEMBERSHIP DUES New $25 541-388-2604 Total Enclosed for OSSA $ Phone: Renew $25 [email protected] Business $25 Donation to Legal Action Fund $ Contributing $50 *denotes grooming clubs Oregon State Snowmobile Association P.O. Box 435 LaPine, OR 97739 1-888-567-SNOW (7669) (Business or Individual) Page 24 OREGON SNOWMOBILE NEWS www.oregonsnow.org MARCH 2008

Sumpter Continued From Page 22 Be careful what you wish for. working members for the suc- Neal Bork, President 541-894- I think our wishes were more cessful poker run. Happy Trails 2217 or email: goldrush@ore- than fulfilled this season. We are to all! gontrail.net enjoying a break in the snow and Sun is out snow is set up, still Terry Nordstrom, V. President sunshine, which has been scarce finding powder up high. 541-894-0027 this winter. Maybe this will give Sumpter sledding is at it’s best. Jim Sheller, Groomer Chair those who have been busy shov- Be sure to visit our merchants 541-894-2498 or email eling and plowing a chance to get and spend the weekend riding [email protected] out and enjoy a ride. Many Sumpter! Pam Barnes, Sec/Treas 541- thanks to Glen Ferguson and

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