PA GRAND CANYON SMC - PA State Snowmobile AssociationKeystone Snowmobiler July 2016 Page 2 PSSA DIRECTORS (Term Expires at Annual Spring Meeting) PRESIDENT: Liz Krug (2019, Erie Co.)

The spring season is always a busy time of year for us with our annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament with $10,000 in cash and prizes each year. With our Trout Tournament always being the weekend after Mother’s Day we’re into the month of June before you know it.

On June 18th we did our Adopt a Highway cleanup of Rt. 6. Participating club members that morning from left to right are: Dave Frost, Belinda Frost, Tom Byrne, Aine Byrne, June

Baney, Mike Van Ess, Marce Van Ess; and myself (picture taker). The morning was beautiful with temperatures in the mid 50’s as we started early to lessen some of the RT. 6 traffic that might be traveling to Wellsboro for the annual Laurel Festival and also get a jump on the oncoming heat of the day. Our two mile stretch of Route 6 starts near our clubhouse and ends at the Log Cabin Inn at the town of Rexford.

During the 2 ½ hours we collected trash we filled 14 bags helping to beautify the Canyon area which was down from last year’s 18 bags collected. Maybe that’s a good sign that people are thinking twice instead of tossing stuff “out the window”, we can only hope!

Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, August 13th at 7:30pm so if you’re in the area please stop by as you are more than welcome to join us.

Also our annual Club Picnic will be on August 20th at 12 Noon at the clubhouse. So if you’re in the area please join us! Take Care,

Jim Baney (AKA Grousegirl)

PA GRAND CANYON SMC

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PSSA DIRECTORS(Term Expires at Annual Spring Meeting)PRESIDENT:Liz Krug (2019, Erie Co.) 9820 Lake Pleasant Road Erie, PA 16509 Cell Phone: (814) 464-3971 [email protected]:James Wolfe (2017, Elk Co.) 1384 Route 66 DeYoung, PA 16728 Phone: (814) 968-5469 [email protected]:Charles Walter (2018, Wayne County) 171 St Mary Church Rd Lake Ariel PA 18436 Phone: (570) 689-4788 Cell: (570) 877-0244 walter.charles@rocketmail .comTREASURER:Steve Matscherz (2017, Allegheny Co.) 383 Allison Rd. Gibsonia, P A 15044 Phone: (724)443-3357 [email protected]:Don Mosier (2019, Erie County) 4251 Greenlee Rd. McKean, PA 16426 Phone: (814) 476-7984 [email protected] Roger Auker (2017, Lancaster Co.) 112 Homestead Drive Stevens, P A 17578 Phone: (717) 336-1061 Fax: (717) 336-1061 [email protected] French (2018, Clearfield County) 552 Maxville Road Curwensville PA 16833 Phone: (814) 577-1188 [email protected]

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REGIONAL DIRECTORSREGION 1Richard East (2018, Erie Co.) 2346 Bliley Road Erie, PA 16510 Phone: (814) 882-7473 [email protected] 2Richard Hayes (2018, Allegheny County) 2485 Parkview Lane Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: (412) 735-6716 [email protected] 3David E. McCarty (2017, Westmoreland Co.) 2533 Harrison City Road Export, PA 15632 Phone: (412) 480-7068 [email protected] REGION 4Scott Rodich (2018, EAST) 1243 South Michael St. St. Marys, PA 15857 Phone (814) 594-7825 [email protected] Martin (2018, WEST) 1008 Orr Ave. Kittanning, Pa. 16201 Phone: (724) 664-5492 [email protected] 5Travis Mathna (2017, Adams Co.) 1110 Upper Bermudian Rd. Gardners, PA 17324 Phone: (717) 677-8089 [email protected] REGION 6Robert England (2017, Lehigh Co.) 10107 Tori Ln. Breinigsville, PA 18031 Phone: (610) 216-1886 [email protected] Nathan Eckhart, CPA (Ass’t Director, Lehigh Co.) 4935 Abbey Road Coplay, PA 18037 Phone: (610) 262-0281 Fax: (610) 262-0281 [email protected] REGION 7 Bill Sowers (2018, Dauphin County) 51 Prospect Street Hummelstown PA 17031 717-439-2333 [email protected] 8Janet Auker (2019, Lancaster Co.) 112 Homestead Drive Stevens, PA 17578 Phone: (717) 336-1061 Fax: (717) 336-0362 [email protected] Blauch (Ass’t Director, Lebanon Co.) 40 Clover Lane Jonestown, PA 17038 Phone: 717-383-3559 [email protected] 9Tim Holtz (2018, Cambria County) PO Box 174 Patton, PA 16668 814-330-2182 [email protected] 10 VACANTREGION 11Dick Roloson (2017, Bradford Co.) 3067 Farmers Valley Rd. Troy, Pa. 16947 Home: (570) 297-2598 Cell: (570) 529-0115 [email protected] 12Clinton LaTourette (2018, Wayne Co.) 792 Torrey Road Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone: (570) 729-7865 [email protected] Gary F. Bates (Ass't Director, Wayne Co.) 231 South Smith Road Waymart, PA 18472 Phone: (570) 488-5446 [email protected] ANGELS CHAIRPERSON:Ginny Kline 811 State Route 288 Fombell, PA 16123 Phone: (724) 752-0509 Fax: (724) 752-8352 [email protected]

Membership/Finances Administrators:Kathy WooleverMaura Donley

PSSA42 West Main StreetPalmyra, PA 170781-717-461-7761EMAIL: [email protected]

Grants AdministratorLori Elliott

908 North 2nd StreetHarrisburg, PA 171021-717-236-2050EMAIL: [email protected]

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Elizabeth Krug, President,Ex-Officio of all Standing CommitteesSTANDING COMMITTEES:Executive, Finance, Trails, PublicAffairs, SafetyExecutive Committee - ElectedDirectors of the Board of DirectorsElizabeth Krug, President (2019), ChairJames Wolfe, Vice President (2017)Charles Walter, Secretary (2018)Roger AukerSteve Matscherz, Treasurer (2017)Don Mosier (2019)Finance CommitteeSteve Matscherz, (2017), ChairNathan EckertTrails CommitteeElizabeth Krug (2016), ChairSteve Matscherz (2017)Kevin Fogleman Clinton Latourette (2018)Gary BatesJanet Auker (2019)Glen Knisely, Coordinator, GPS/Signage ProjectPublic AffairsRoger Auker, Chair (2017)Brenda Lausch Mark HackenburgTammy SieberSafety CommitteeClint EliasHarrison Langley

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MOVING FORWARD

NEWS FROM PSSA’S GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR

Happy Independence Day! Thank you to all those who help/helped keep us free. Freedom is not free!

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all those who have been affected by the recent violence/hate crimes.

The International Snowmobile Congress 2016 (ISC) was held in Rapid City, South Dakota during the second week of June. Approximately 425 Representatives from the snowmobile states and the Provinces of Canada attended. Russia who has sent representatives for several years did not attend this year. They were missed. The temperature in Rapid City topped 103 degrees on Saturday. Luckily our meetings were inside.

Bob Kirchner, a past president of Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association (PSSA) was unanimously re-elected to the office of President of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA). This will be his last year of eligibility for this term of Office.

The urgency of getting students involved in snowmobile recreation was presented by several speakers. Mentioned in the July issue of Moving Forward -Region Seven Director, Bill Sowers, presented a program to involve Teens in snowmobile recreation during our annual Membership Meeting.. They are our future. The Board will consider this program and discuss an award for the Teen who is committed to snowmobiling in the state. What can you do to get a teen involved? Contact Bill Sowers with your suggestions/comments. Like-wise the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) will present a Teen Snowmobiler of the Year Award at the ISC 2017.

Kim Raap, Trailwork Inc., gave a two-part presentation on the Over the Snow Vehicle (0SV) rules. Several of the new types of vehicles such as fat tire

bikes, snow bikes etc. were discussed. Much of this information pertains to the National Forests but as we are all aware it is in our back yard now. Mr. Raap has been invited to speak on this topic and discuss research concerning snowmobiles and ATV’s at our Annual Membership Meeting in 2017.

During the ISC Congress the North East Chapter (NEC) met and discussed the items not agreed upon by the Chapter in the on-going negotiations to have several states rejoin ACSA. It was decided to have a third party mediate the last few items that several states could not agree upon. It is the wish of the NEC that all states rejoin ACSA.

Reminder: Our PowerSport Show Committee is working hard to make the Show a success and is considering ways to bring more people to the show. If you have any ideas contact Roger Auker, Chair. Raffle tickets for two trailers and a SKI-DOO snowmobile will be sent to all members in July. We owe a debt of gratitude to Michelle of Blizzard, the SKI-DOO dealers and all vendors and volunteers who continue to support our show.

PSSA Representatives met with Representative Florindo Fabrizio (D), Erie County, in June to discuss the proposal to increase the Registration Fee. Representative Fabrizio is well acquainted with the economic benefits of the snowmobile community. This includes the value of volunteer labor used to maintain and groom our trails. He also recognizes that PSSA has worked with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and snowmobile clubs to improve snowmobile recreation in the Commonwealth for over 47 years. The Board will discuss specific steps to implement this proposal at the July Board meeting. It won’t be easy but we need to start with one step forward.

Don’t forget to renew your PSSA Membership on line. You can do this starting in July. The sooner you do it the better. Tickets for the sled and trailers and renewal reminders will be sent out very soon. Thank you for your cooperation!THINK SNOW!

Liz Krug, President

Note: Board Meeting –July 23- 9 am at Comfort Suites – 132 Village Drive (off Business Rt 322) State College, PA 1-814-235-1900

Hello, PSSA Members,There is little

to report in regard to PSSA’s grant programs. Contracts have been issued and 90% checks have been

requested for Round I mini-grants of PSSA’s Round 20 grant. These clubs are hard at work on the trails, getting them ready for the next snowmobiling season. As a reminder to mini-grant recipients, signed contracts are now due into the grants office.

I have submitted the final report for PSSA’s Round 18 DCNR grant that expires on December 31, 2016. This grant provided financial assistance to eighteen clubs for 38 projects at a total of $54,049.00. In addition, club volunteers provided 2,886 hours of labor at a value of $86,439.00. That is a significant contribution to snowmobiling in Pennsylvania!

That is all for now. Have a great July!Lori Elliott

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Howdy, Howdy from the top of the mountain, Pigeon Hill Road, Germania, PA. Hope everyone is enjoying our summer weather. Sorry for not writing any articles for 2 months. I have been real busy at work, also hunting and trying to get my farm crops in between rain storms. It has been a wet spring.All members will be receiving their summer picnic tickets and newsletters by the time you are reading this article. Please take a minute and fill out your ticket form and if you can, get a friend or fellow snowmobiler to purchase a ticket. This ticket or your membership gets you a great day of food & games, raffles, horse-shoes, Bingo and Beverage of your choice. This year we are having a yard sale and swap meet, so bring your chairs and tables and items to sell or swap. There is plenty of parking and room for tents and stands for everyone.Please try to attend our next club meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm. We have a lot of business to take care of at this meeting. Also, this is the deadline for anyone that is interested to run for any of our offices and Board of Directors. Ballots will be filled out at this meeting. Election day is the day of the summer picnic this year. The picnic is Saturday, September 3, 2016 at our clubhouse on 529 Pigeon Hill Road, Germania, PA.

Calendar of Events: Friday afternoon-evening, September 2, 2016Husking cornCleaning clubhouse for picnicPrep 500 club drawing ticketsSaturday, September 3,2016Summer picnic 11:00 AM until 5:00 pm500 Club drawing, food, games, Bingo, & Swap MeetSaturday, September 17, 2016Work Detail, groomer/trail maintenance, cleaning clubhouse, painting and staining 8:00 am - ??A light breakfast and lunch will be servedOctober 15, 2016PA State snowmobile safety class 7:30 am – 4:30 pmA light breakfast and lunch will be servedSign up by calling: Rick Yonkin @ 814.435.2389 or Bryan Junkins @ 717.418.5107As always, have an enjoyable and safe summer. See you next month, I’m out of here.

Bryan Junkins, PresidentGod’s Country Black Forest Snowmobile Club

PS: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jean Wog. I sure miss those big hugs and that little giggle you always had for me. Fly high with those angels!

GOD’S COUNTRY BLACK FOREST SMC

The PA Snowseekers are proud to announce our upcoming annual Thunder in the Forest Motorcycle Poker Run for Breast Cancer Awareness

This year marks the 11th anniversary of this event, and we're excited with the prospects of another successful year. Over the past 11 years we have worked together to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Having lost members to cancer and having several breast cancer survivors in our club, this is a cause that hits close to home. We have been fortunate enough to be able to assist local women as well as our chosen charity the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, an organization that devotes itself to helping women fight the fight right here in Pennsylvania.

This year’s run leaves and returns to our clubhouse, the Highland Haven, Highland Corners PA on July 30th. Our pre-registration and pre-run festivities kick off Friday evening July 29th with our friends and a great band from Pittsburgh, 'The Shiners'. All are welcome to come by and enjoy the festivities. The run route is through and around the Allegheny National Forest. We know that riding in the forest on our sleds is a scenic ride. On our motorcycles, the forest is just as beautiful. All

vehicles are welcome to participate, not just motorcycles.

We offer overnight accommodations in our clubhouse, camping, breakfast, dinner, entertainment, raffles, door prizes, and a genuine good time for a great cause! We would be grateful for any support that our fellow snowmobilers and snowmobile clubs can offer. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or come and ride with us, please get in touch!

Check out PA Snowseekers on Facebook. The run information is available there as well as our website, www.pasnowseekers.org. You can also get event information on the PA Breast Cancer Coalition's web site ( www.pabreastcancer.org), or feel free to email me directly. I'll send you a poster or flyer that has all of the details and you can share. My email address is below.

Again, we would appreciate seeing you at this year’s run, sharing a great time for a great cause.

Michael SteinmetzThe PA Snowseekers Snowmobile [email protected]

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The Snowmobile Club of Adams County (SCAC) recently handed out their Scholarship Check to Mr. Colton Ehrhart from Hanover High School. Colton received $500.00 to help off-set his expenses at Penn State University to study Environmental Engineering. Colton loves to snowmobile, fix machines and enjoys being around people.

SNOWMOBILE CLUB OF ADAMS COUNTYColton’s financial contribution is given in memory of Lee Krout from the Snowmobile Club of Adams County. Lee enjoyed people, engineering creative projects, and was an avid snowmobiler in various state and national parks across the USA.

Tom Krout

Standing in picture with Colton: (l to r) Terri (Krout) Westfall, Tom Krout, Kathleen Krout, Colton ehrhart. (missing in family photo- Tim Krout)

Hello from Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club. Just wanted to let everyone know what has been happening up on the mountain. Well, like I mentioned last month, it is summer and that is a very slow time at a snowmobile club. However, we are getting into July and that means the upcoming snowmobile season is, in fact, getting closer - approximately 177 days!We recently held our spring work weekend at the lodge. The weather was good, and the member’s turnout was good also. We got a lot accomplished; including, some cleaning inside the lodge, some grounds work, a litter pick-up along Rt.44, and we also installed a gate at the end of our lane. All of the members attending helped in the kitchen to provide really good meals for the weekend. All in all, it was a good weekend to be up north. I am sure I can speak

for everyone at the lodge in thanking two of our members for all their hard work with the gate project: Donnie Eckenroth and Brett Barrick. Thanks for all your time and efforts put forth. I probably mentioned this before, but I’d like to mention it again. “One of the great things about belonging to a snowmobile club is being with some really good people.” People who have their clubs’ interest in mind and will always step up to the plate when needed. Well, that’s about all for now. Hope everyone is having a great summer. Be safe, and have fun! Talk to ya next month.

Dan Casey

HYNER MOUNTAIN SMC

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Hello from the Laurel Highlands! We have all heard about the saying “The third time is the charm.” That is how many times our club has tried to clean up the garbage along the roads at the Adopt-a-Highway this year. When we tried in April there was too much snow, and we could not see the garbage. In May, we tried again, and it rained all day long. We went to Plan B for our workday. This turned out to be a cleanup of the garage where we keep our mowing equipment. We had 7 people in attendance, Junior & Linda Walker, Brad Hoover, Scott Buckles, Jim Wilkinson, Allan and Shelia Knupp. Where does all the Junk come from???? All day long we had burn barrels burning junk, and added plenty more into the dumpster. On June 11, we will try once again to clean the highways. More information to follow in the next issue.

If you know of anyone who is interested in serving on the board of directors for the club, please bring it to the attention of a present board member. Bob Ainsley, Steve Matscherz, and Bob Serfozo’s terms are up in September. Thank you to all three of them for their outstanding service on the board. We appreciate how much you have done, and continue to do for all of us. Nominations opened in June, and will close at the July 14th meeting. Nominations will be accepted for the three board positions and the Snowmobiler of the Year. Ballots will be emailed or sent to members after nominations close. The elections will be held at the September Meeting. The Laurel Mountain Volunteer Group met on June 4th for National Trails Day. Brad Hoover and Bob Serfozo represented our club joining in with close to thirty others to help with the trails in Forbes State Forest. They worked on brushing back part of Beam Run trail. Thank you men for clearing the path. Here is a report from the mowing committee. George Sweigard picked up John Felice at his house, and met Jim Wilkinson for breakfast at a

local restaurant. John is now on a walker from his illness last year. When we arrived at the clubhouse, we helped him get out of the truck and onto the zero turn mower. The three of us mowed the grass all day long, and only took one break for a snack. It does take some time to mow 20 acres. You would have thought John Felice was in heaven. He had accomplished his long dream of being well enough to start mowing at the clubhouse once again.

It’s almost time for some summer fun on the mountain. Our annual hayride and picnic is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, at 6:00, at the clubhouse. We will be grilling our hot dogs and hamburgers, steaming the sweet corn, and tasting all the homemade dishes you, our generous members, take the time to share. Can’t wait for some of your famous cookies and Jello salads! We will provide the soft drinks, condiments, and paper ware. There is plenty of room for families and friends. Bob Ainsley, affectionately known as the plow guy, will be bringing his hay wagon for a sunset tour. After the hayride, we’ll hang by the bonfire sharing more stories. We’d love to see you there.

The Race Committee has announced the dates for this year’s Drag Races. They are set for Sunday, October 2 and Sunday, October the 23rd. If you are interested in helping, please let a board member know, or get in touch with Shelia Knupp. You can reach Shelia at [email protected]. The next meeting is on Thursday, July 14th at 8:00 PM in the clubhouse. The following Sunday, July 17th at 9:00 AM, will be the next workday. Hope to see you at one of our events in the near future. Our picnic in August will be here before you know it. Until next time, live life to its fullest.

Jim Wilkinson & Shelly Buckles

LAUREL HIGHLANDS SMC

above: Jim and Junior building shelvesfor storage in the garage.

Below: Junior, Brad, Jim, and Lindaclearing the mess from the garage.


SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLASSES County PSSA Region Date Location Contact Time Sponsor

Berks County Region 8 October 22 Trinity U.C.C. of Rehrersburg, Rehrersburg PA Ann Riegel at 717-933-1039 or [email protected] 8:00am-4:00pm Appalachian Snowmobile Club Pre-registration required by September 30th

Lebanon County Region 8 October 29 PSSA Powersports Show- Lebanon, PA PSSA - 1-888-411-PSSA or www.pasnow.org 8am to 4pm Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association

Potter County Region 7 October 15 God’s Country Black Forest SMC Clubhouse, Germania, PA Rick Yonkin 814-435-2389 or Bryan Junkins 717-418-5107 7:30am-4:30pm God’s Country Black Forest SMC

York County Region 5 November 12 Conway-Runkle Annex of Dubs Church, Hanover, PA F&S Yamaha 717-632-6382 8:00am-4:00pm F&S Yamaha, SMC of Adams County, Pigeon Hills SMC Limited to 40 students

Forest County Region 4 November 12 MACA Building, Pine St Marienville PA Nelda Martin 724-664-4951 or Ed Fiejdasz 814-927-8767 8:00am-4:00pm Forest County SMC & Marienville Trail Riders SMC

Clinton County Region 10 November 20 Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club Dan Casey at 570-875-3006 or [email protected] 7:30am to 4pm Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club Limited to 30 students

Lancaster County Region 8 December 3 Akron Fire Company, Akron, PA Janet Auker - 717-859-5455 or 1-866-791-6384 8am to 4pm Sports ‘N Turf of Lancaster & Dutch Trail Cutters SMC Limited to 40 students

Cambria County Region 9 Jan. 14, 2017 Chickaree Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club Clint Elias 724-349-5369 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Chickaree Ridge Runners SMC & Martin Marine Sales, Inc. Class Limited to 30 Students

SAFETY CLASS REMINDERATTENTION Clubs, Dealers, Safety Instructors - Please schedule your Safety Class dates as soon as possible and send the information to

the Keystone Snowmobiler for inclusion in our Master List of Snowmobile Safety Classes.

PSSA Regions

Wisconsin is the home of the world’s first snowmobile, the 1924 Eliason Motor Toboggan, and there are many excellent snowmobile museums scattered around the Badger State.

Many snowmobilers are interested in all things mechanical, and some of the most intriguing are machines that fly! July 25-31, the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) will hold its annual Fly-In Convention at Wittman Regional Airport at Oshkosh, WI.

Among the special events and appearances scheduled for this year are:

The 100th Anniversary of Coast Guard Aviation; the 100th Anniversary of the Boeing Company, the world’s largest commercial and military aircraft company; the Centennial of World War I military aircraft, including replica Sopwith, Fokker, and Spad aircraft from the 1914-1918 era; the gigantic Martin Mars aircraft, the world’s largest flying water bomber and the last of its kind; Third Eye Blind will headline

the fly-in’s popular opening night concert on Monday, July 25; the 25th Anniversary of Desert Storm/Desert Shield; award-winning swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy joins the marquee musical lineup slated for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 fly-in as the grand finale of a daylong Salute To Veterans on Friday, July 29; and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Military Aerial Demonstration Team.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org.

TAKE A JULY VACATIONTO WISCONSIN AND EAA AIRVENTURE


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814/353-1017BLUE MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) LEBANON COUNTY

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717/273-1282CAMERON COUNTY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION (R 4) CAMERON COUNTY

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814/592-1160CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SLEDS & TREADS (R 10) LYCOMING COUNTY

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CHICKAREE RIDGE RUNNERS SMC (R 9)763 PIKE ROAD

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CHOCONUT VALLEY RIDERS CLUB (R 12) SUSqUEHANNA COUNTY

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570/663-2041DUTCH TRAIL CUTTERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) LANCASTER COUNTY

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814/329-1113GOD’S COUNTRY BLACK FOREST SMC (R 7) POTTER COUNTY

P.O. BOX 204GALETON PA 16922

814/435-2435HILLTOP HOWLERS SMC (R 4) CLEARFIELD COUNTY

6453 ROCKTON MOUNTAIN HWYROCKTON PA 15856

814/371-8686

HYNER MT. SNOWMOBILE CLUB INC ( R 10) CLINTON COUNTY

PO BOX 83JERSEY SHORE, PA 17740-0083

570-769-7648https://hynermountainsnowmobileclub.com/

SNOWCAM: https://sites.google.com/site/hynermountainsnowcam/ KANE AREA SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 4) MCKEAN COUNTY

PO BOX 511KANE PA 16735814/837-7808

KIMBERTON SNOW STOMPERS (R 6) CHESTER COUNTY

340 LAURELWOOD RDPOTTSTOWN PA 19465

610/326-4185LAUREL HIGHLANDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 3) WESTMORELAND COUNTY

P. O. BOX 91JONES MILLS PA 15646

724/593-7008www.lhsc.net

LEHIGH VALLEY SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 6) LEHIGH COUNTY

1556 LAUREL LANEMACUNGIE PA 18062

610/398-8210MAPLE SUMMIT SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 3) SOMERSET COUNTY

2533 HARRISON CITY ROADEXPORT PA 15632

412/480-7068http://maplesummitsnowmobileclub.com

MARIENVILLE TRAIL RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 4) FOREST COUNTY

P.O. BOX 151MARIENVILLE PA 16239

814/927-8477marienvilletrailriders.com

MCKEAN SNOWRIDERS (R 1) ERIE COUNTY

PO BOX 27MCKEAN PA 16426

814/476-7984N.E. PA SNO-TRAILS, INC. (R 12) WAYNE & SUSqUEHANNA COUNTY

PO BOX 113FOREST CITY PA 18421

570/237-0855PA GRAND CANYON SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 7) TIOGA COUNTY

4814 ROUTE 6 GAINES PA 16921

570/724-2888www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com

PA SNOWSEEKERS SMC (R 2) BUTLER COUNTY

PO BOX 542zELIENOPLE PA 16063

724/452-0836PIGEON HILLS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 5) YORK COUNTY

PO BOX 3HANOVER PA 17331

301/987-8922www.pigeonhillssmc.org

PIKE COUNTY SNO RUNNERS (R 12) PIKE COUNTY

PO BOX 550GREENTOWN PA 18426

570/226-4188POCONO RIDGE RUNNERS (R 6) CARBON COUNTY

585 HONEYSUCKLE LANELEHIGHTON PA 18235

570/386-2580POE VALLEY SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 9) MIFFLIN COUNTY

85 NORERR LANELEWISTOWN PA 17044

717/994-0005POTTER COUNTY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION (R 7)

PO BOX 82COUDERSPORT PA 16915

570/971-3775POTTER COUNTY TRAIL BUSTERS SMC INC. (R 7) POTTER COUNTY

942 ROUTE 44SHINGLEHOUSE PA 16748

814/697-7527

PRESqUE ISLE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 1) ERIE COUNTY

10961 GREENLEE ROADWATERFORD PA 16441

814/796-6739www.snowmobilepisc.com

PYMATUNING TRAIL BLAzERS (R 2) MERCER COUNTY

P.O. BOX 28JAMESTOWN PA 16134

814/720-6584RED ROSE SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 8) LANCASTER COUNTY

P.O. BOX 344MANHEIM PA 17545

717/273-1282ROLLING RIDGE MOTORSPORTS CLUB INC. (R 3) WESTMORELAND COUNTY

2827 BOWMAN AVEMCKEESPORT PA 15132

412/537-7760www.rollingridgeclub.org

SCAGBURNER’S SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R 9) CAMBRIA COUNTY

386 FRIENDS AVE., PO BOX 344BEAVERDALE PA 15921

814/487-5959SENECA HIGHLANDS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (R4) MCKEAN COUNTY

305 STICKLES HOLLOWSMETHPORT PA 16749

814/598-5041SLIDING DUTCHMEN SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 8) BERKS COUNTY

263 SCHWEITz RDFLEETWOOD PA 19522

610/682-0890SNOWMOBILE CLUB OF ADAMS CO (R 5) ADAMS COUNTY

PO BOX 272ARENDTSVILLE PA 17303

717/633-6690SOUTHERN POTTER SMC (R 7) POTTER COUNTY

PO BOX 31AUSTIN PA 16720

814/647-8440southernpottersnowmobileclub.org

ST MARYS AREA SNOWMOBILE ASSOC. (R 4) ELK COUNTY

PO BOX 505ST. MARY’S PA 15857

814/594-7825www.smsnowmobile.com

STATELINE SNO-TRACKERS (R 1)P O BOX 37

CONNEAUT OH 44030440/536-4190

www.sno-trackers.orgSUGAR VALLEY SNOWRIDERS (R 10) CLINTON COUNTY

PO BOX 143LOGANTON PA 17747

570/725-3854SUSqUEHANNA COUNTY SNOWMOBILERS ASSOC. INC. (R12) SUSqUEHANNA COUNTY

PO BOX 552MONTROSE PA 18801

607-206-6387TIONESTA VALLEY SMC (R 1) WARREN COUNTY

694 MOHAWK AVEWARREN PA 16365

814/726-2774TRI COUNTY SNOW BLAzERS INC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY

PO BOX 227CORRY PA 16407

814/664-2117www.tricountysnowblazers.com

TRIANGLE S SMC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY

PO BOX 2 EAST SPRINGFIELD PA 16411

www.trianglessnowmobileclub.orgVALLEY TRAIL CUTTERS (R 11) COLUMBIA COUNTY

P O BOX 419MILLVILLE PA 17846

570/394-8908

WALES SNO-DRIFTERS INC (R 1) ERIE COUNTY

PO BOX 11283 ERIE PA 16514814/440-0595

www.walessnodrifters.comWARREN COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB INC (R 1) WARREN COUNTY

PO BOX 76SUGAR GROVE PA 16350

814/726-0315WASHBURN TRAILRUNNERS SMC

PO BOX 561WASHBURN ME 04786

207/455-8439WEST END TRAILBLAzERS INC. (R 7) POTTER COUNTY

PO BOX 69ROULETTE PA 16746

814/544-9075

PSSA MEMBER CLUBS

LODGING:19TH GREEN MOTEL

PO BOX 37, 2761 STATE ROUTE 28OLD FORGE NY 13420

315/369-3575AUBERGE LA GLACIERE

4551 BRASSARDSAINT zENON qC J0K3N0

450/884-0250BEAR CREEK MT RESORT (R 6)

101 DOE MT LANEMACUNGIE PA 18062

610/682-7100BLACK CADDIS RANCH B & B (R 4)

13558 ST RT 666TIONESTA PA 16353

814/463-7606CHRISTY’S MOTEL

PO BOX 854, MAIN STREETOLD FORGE NY 13420

315/369-6138COLTON POINT MOTEL (R 7)

4643 RT 6WELLSBORO PA 16901

570/724-2155COMFORT INN

13954 STATE HWY M-28NEWBERRY MI 49868

906/293-3218DEB’S CROSS FORK INN (R 7)

PO BOX 314CROSS FORK PA 17729

570/923-1619KANE VIEW MOTEL (R 4)

5509 RT 6KANE PA 16735

814/837-8600NORTHERN DOOR INN

356 W MAIN STFORT KENT ME 04743

207/834-3133NORTHERN OUTDOORS SNOWMOBILE RESORT

1771 US ROUTE 201, P O BOX 100THE FORKS ME 04985

207/663-4466THE FOREST LODGE AND CAMPGROUND (R 4)

44078 ROUTE 66MARIENVILLE PA 16239

814/927-8790OTHER:AVALANCHE XPRESS/WHISPERING PINES GOLF COURSE (R 1)

17208 CONNEAUT LAKE ROADMEADVILLE PA 16335

440/862-1762CLUB SLED

5016 SHOOKSTOWN ROADFREDERICK MD 21702

301-639-1894CORINGRATO INURANCE AGENCY (R 6)

235 PERSHING BLVDWHITEHALL PA 18052

610/266-1878HARTMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY (R 5)

2286 BLACK ROCK RDHANOVER PA 17331

717/633-5051MESSENGER SERVICE INC. (R 2)

3107 WALNUT STREETMCKEESPORT PA 15132

412/672-2221

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (Region)


PRINOTH264 NH ROUTE 106

GILMANTON NH 03237603/267-7840

ROCK RUN RECREATION (R 9)PO BOX 94 1228 ST LAWRENCE ROAD

PATTON PA 16668814/674-6026

RESTAURANT:BEECHWOOD INN (R 1)

9866 WATTSBURG ROADERIE PA 16509814/825-2999

RETAIL :CHOKO DESIGN

6505, BOUL. METROPOLITAIN ESTST-LEONARD qUE H1P1X9

514/327-7994KEENERS KOUNTRY STORE (R 7)

4477 CHERRY SPRINGS RDCOUDERSPORT PA 16915

814/435-2176TOURISM :ALLEGHENY NATL FOREST VISITORS BUREAU (R4)

PO BOX 371BRADFORD PA 16701

800/473-9370KELLNER SNOW TOURS INC (R 6)

575 OLD SKIPPACK ROADHARLEYSVILLE PA 19438

267/664-2719POTTER COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION (R 7)

PO BOX 245COUDERSPORT PA 16915

814/274-3365

BORINGS ARCTIC CAT (AC) (R ?)5861 RT 711 S

NEW FLORENCE PA 15944724/235-2171

BROOKS CAMPER SALES (Y) (R 3)1028 MEMORIAL BLVE

CONNELLSVILLE PA 15425724/628-5625

CAMPBELL-PETERSON TRAIL & TURF (A, Y) (R 2)220 HADLEY ROAD

GREENVILLE PA 16125724/588-4533

CANVASWORKS, INC245 COKATO ST E

COKATO MN 55321844/223-8148

CANYON MOTOR SPORTS (P) (R 7)PO BOX 207

GAINES PA 16921814/435-2878

CASTLE SALES CO, INC.PO BOX 10417

GREEN BAY WI 54307920/336-7800

DON’S KAWASAKI-POLARIS (P) (R 5) 5777 LINCOLN HWY E.

YORK PA 17406717/252-4383

F & S YAMAHA & MARINE INC. (Y) (R 5)1800 SMITH STATION ROAD

SPRING GROVE PA 17362 717/632-6382

FISK DISTRIBUTING, INC.1274 N. LYNDONVILLE ROAD

LYNDONVILLE NY 14098585/765-2466

FLETCHER’S SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 2) 701 GEORGETOWN ROADHADLEY PA 16130-1209

724/253-3225GELLNERS SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 2)

1516 PERRY HIGHWAYPORTERSVILLE PA 16051

724/368-8490 HAYES PERFORMANCE (R 1)

44641 STATE HWY 77SPARTANSBURG PA 16434

814/654-2152HENRY H. HARTMAN STEINER SALES & SERV. (R 5)

2300 BLACK ROCK RDHANOVER PA 17331

717/637-3741 HILLTOP SALES & SERVICE INC (A) (R 6)

158 FALCONE ROADBANGOR PA 18013

610/588-4088HOLLINGERS SPORTS N TURF (P, S) (R 8)

4126 OREGON PIKEEPHRATA, PA 17522

717/859-5455HORN’S OUTDOOR (P, S) (R 6)

1169 MT BETHEL HWYMT BETHEL PA 18343

610/588-6614HOWARD’S INC. (A, S) (R 7)

10 ICE MINE ROADCOUDERSPORT PA 16915

814/274-9800KENNEDY RV & POWERSPORTS, INC (A) (R 5)

1394 OLD YORK ROADDILLSBURG PA 17019

717/432-9741KERMIT K KISTLER INC. (P) (R 6)

7886 KINGS HIGHWAYNEW TRIPOLI PA 18066

610/298-2011KEYSTONE MOTORIzED TOY STORE (Y, P) (R 9)

16432 DUNNINGS HIGHWAYDUNCANSVILLE PA 16635

814/696-5420KIENE RECREATION NEW & USED PARTS

4500 RD. R PANDORA OH 45877

419/384-3800KLIM TECHNICIAL RIDING GEAR

3753 COUNTY LINE RDRIGBY ID 83442208/552-7433

KNEPPERS REPAIR1315 INDIANTOWN ROAD

SOMERSET PA 15501814/445-2499

KURTz MOTORSPORTS INC. (S) (R 10)3720 SPRINGTOWN ROADWATSONTOWN PA 17777

570/538-2160

KURTz PERFORMANCE, LLC (R 8)791 FLEETWOOD LYONS RD

FLEETWOOD PA 19522610/944-7660

LAKE COUNTRY MOTORSPORTS INC. (P) (R 7)56 N BULLOCK ROAD

MANSFIELD PA 16933 570/662-2215

LARRY’S SPORT CENTER (Y) R 7)RT 6 PO BOX 236

GALETON PA 16922814/435-6548

LEISURE SPORTS ‘N TURF (P, S, A) (R 8)2568 SCHUYLKILL RD

SPRING CITY PA 19475610/495-7122

LEISURE TIME HONDA-SUzUKI (S) (R 1)729 E. COLUMBUS AVE.

CORRY PA 16407814/664-4606

M & S SALES & SERVICE (A) (R 8)3385 DIVISION HWY

NEW HOLLAND PA 17557717/354-4726

MARTIN MARINE SALES (P) (R 9)763 PIKE ROAD

JOHNSTOWN PA 15909814/749-9931

METzLER AUTO, TRUCK & TRAILER (R 9)3979 COVE MOUNTAIN ROAD

MARTINSBURG PA 16662814/793-3726

MOORE’S GARAGE (R 10)2336 PIKES PEAK ROAD

ALLENWOOD PA 17810570/772-7062

MOSITES MOTORSPORTS (S) (R 3)1701 LINCOLN HIGHWAY

NORTH VERSAILLES PA 15137412/376-2300

MOTOSPORTS CYCLE SHOP INC. (R 5) (S)2117 BALTIMORE PIKEHANOVER PA 17331

717-632-7093MOUNTAIN EXTREME INC. (S, Y) (R 4)

6381 ROCKTON MOUNTAIN HWYROCKTON PA 15856

814/583-7030

(SLED BRAND) (REGION) A. J.’S OUTDOOR POWER EqUIPMENT (R 7)

1699 SOUTH MAIN STREETMANSFIELD PA 16933

570/662-1700ALEK’S POWERSPORTS (P, Y) (R 1)

1501 PENINSULA DRIVEERIE PA 16505814/833-3861

BAER SPORT CENTER (P) (R 12)330 GRANDVIEW AVENUE

HONESDALE PA 18431570/253-2000

BARRY’S AUTO REPAIR369 FOOLVILLE-RICHMOND RD

JEFFERSON OH 44047440/576-8852

BEST LINE EqUIPMENT (R 11) (P)183 TOMAHAWK ROADTOWANDA PA 18848

570/265-4440BEST LINE EqUIPMENT (R 10) (P)

25 LEGION ROADPENNSDALE PA 17756

570/546-8422BEST LINE POWER SPORTS (R 10) (P)

2013 GENERAL POTTER HIGHWAYCENTRE HALL PA 16828

814/237-0897BEST SYNTHETIC OIL PRODUCTS (R 3)

1050 BABCOCK PARK DRIVEWINDBER PA 15963

814/867-1000BILL CASE POLARIS S-S (P) (R 12)

408 WELCOME LAKE ROADBEACH LAKE PA 18405

570/729-7402BLACKMAN’S CYCLE CENTER (R 6)

4911 BUCKEYE ROADEMMAUS PA 18049

610/965-9865BLETTNER POWER SPORTS (R 5)

1121 FROGTOWN ROADHANOVER PA 17331

717/633-9151BLOCKER ENTERPRISES INC. (Y) (R 6)

497 S. 9TH STREETLEHIGHTON PA 18235

610/377-0440BONALLE AUTO SALES (R 8)

501 EAST PENN AVENUECLEONA PA 17042

717/273-9331BONNER SPORTS & RV (R 10)

5335 N. STATE RTE 44JERSEY SHORE PA 17740

570/753-3801

DEALER & ACCESS. DEALER MEMBERS

MOYERS OUTDOOR POWER EqUIP. (R 6) (P, Y)403 MAIN STREET

HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438215/256-6163

NEIMAN’S GARAGE & EqUIPMENT (R 5) (A)704 EAST CANAL ROAD

DOVER PA 17315717/292-2101

NORTH-SOUTH CONNECTION TRAILER SALESMAIN STREET

OLD FORGE NY 13420315/369-6334

OFF ROAD EXPRESS (Y) (R 1)10320 WATTSBURG ROAD

ERIE PA 16509814/825-2396

OTTOCO8767 EAST AVE

MENTOR OH 44060440/744-4900

PAT & SON SERVICE CENTER (A, P) (R 8)1500 N STATE RT 934ANNVILLE PA 17003

717/867-4406PIT PRODUCTS

1600 EXECUTIVE DRIVEJACKSON MI 49203

866/849-7786READING BOAT WORKS INC. (A) R 8)

1084 CEDAR HILL DRIVEREADING PA 19605

610/926-4739REVNEEz

1412 BEECHWOOD LAKE ROADWESTFIELD PA 16950

814/628-2227SHERWOOD GROVES POWERSPORTS (S) (R 11)

454 GOLDEN MILE RDTOWANDA PA 18848

570/265-2107SMITH MARINE (R 6) (S)

573 EAST BUTLER AVE.NEW BRITIAN PA 18901

215/345-1621YAMAHA MOTOR CORP. USA (R 6)

1730 WALTON RD. STE 112BLUE BELL PA 19422

610/941-9080


By Matt BlauchThe zesty One for All-Out Fun!

In 1970 the Diablo Rouge was retired and the Sprint was elevated as the primary Bolens snowmobile. Bolens had one goal in mind: adding and gaining customer satisfaction. With this idea they decided to embrace the conventional snowmobile design. The “Sprint” started production in 1969 with two models, the 620 (manual start) or the 621 (electric start). They had six different Sprint Models, the S295, S295E, S340E, TW-315, TW399, TW400E. Engines ranged from a JLO 297cc to a 399cc Kohler and the “E” was for electric start. Bolens produced their own Bolens 315cc, 21hp engine for the model TW-315. They also produced a very limited racing snowmobile called the Sprint SR295 with practically no factory support. In 1971 all of the Sprint models had Bolens motors in ranging from a 292cc to a 440cc. All engines were produced by either Kiekhaefer Aeromarine or by Gutbrod in Germany.

The electric start models had an automotive style alternator to recharge the battery, which most manufacturers didn’t offer at the time. They still offered a limited racing snowmobile called the “Sprint R” which had free air engines ranging from a two cylinder 296 to a three cylinder 438cc produced by Gutbrod. Bolens also changed the design of their Sprint with a more aerodynamic look. In 1973 they offered six models and a new design multilayered red to yellow graphics. Despite the change in their look, Bolens closed the snowmobile division in late 1972. They continued in the lawn & garden tractor equipment business until 1988 when they were bought by Garden Way (Troybilt). Bolens attempted to satisfy the customers as many other manufacturers did as well. They truly made an impact on the snowmobile industry with their efforts.The advertisement at right is from a 1972 Bolens brochure.

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