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    Permit Prices

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    1 minute ago, Strong Farmer said:

    I don’t think it is purchase price but timing of permit purchase. Spread payment into a pre approved monthly debit from your bank account and 200 issue is gone. Riders will gladly make 5 payments of 50 each. Once setup can just send an automatic renewal notice. Only buyers setup for debit withdrawal will get early season rate. Time to move ahead with the times and offer a monthly payment system. Start in September and last withdrawal is Feb or March. 

    or add a lap dancer 

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    Permit Prices

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    10 hours ago, Nunz said:

    Here’s a thought , Figure out what it costs to run the mother ship for the season and divide it by expected number of permit sales and there is the price of the permit. 

    Jake had a theory that he presented at the North Bay convention to a huge round of laughter and applause. He said that the permit should be 320 dollars.

     

     His reasoning was that the night before he had gone out for dinner and drinks maybe table dances etc at Fannys and spent 320 dollars so if he could spend that in one evening then a permit for a whole season of snowmobiling at that price is a bargain!  

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    Permit Prices

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    On 8/3/2021 at 9:45 PM, Strong Farmer said:

    Ofsc had insurance for whole system. I wonder how much that costed, us last winter? I also wonder what percentage of sales are district 10 and 11? 
     

    Better question is how many ride 10 and 11 ? The answer is huge 

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    ofsc now says that pres of the club will not be paid to groom

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    I have never even asked or received my expenses not even for travel hotels or convention. That being said I do not depend on an hourly wage for my living and doing this is my way of giving back to the sport. 

     

     I strongly dis agree with this as grooming funding comes from the district not the club and I have known many great club presidents that have done a great job of grooming 

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    North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit closures

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    17 minutes ago, cravesledding said:

    Glad to see some common sense is allowing trails to open up  in our area once again.

    Thank you to all our club members and volunteers for keeping trails in pristine shape and ready to go.

     

    The young lady that got this done is our new external relations manager at the OFSC Kirsten Baker. She is known for working tirelessly to get the job done. Kirsten joined the OFSC from working for Scott Aitcheson our MP for Parry Sound Muskoka. The OFSC is lucky to have her. 

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    North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit ordering area OFSC trails closed

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    21 hours ago, Giddy UP said:

    I am sharing a letter that my hubby "Mr. Giddy" has written to Hon. Christine Elliott.  Perhaps others could also send along emails as well

     

    January 30, 2021

     

     

    Hon. Christine Elliott

    Minister of Health

    College Park 5th Flr,

    777 Bay St,

    Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

     

    Sent via email to:  christine.elliott@ontario.ca

     

    Re:  North Bay/Parry Sound District closure of OFSC Snowmobile Trails

     

    Dear Ms. Elliott:

     

    I am writing today to express my concern and disappointment in the above noted closure that Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health has implemented in our region.  I am a Councillor with the Town of Kearney, Ontario and the Chair of our Economic Development Committee.  I respectfully request that a review of this decision be made personally by at your earliest convenience. This matter is of utmost importance to the Small Businesses and the mental and physical well-being of all that are directly impacted by this unsubstantiated closure.

     

    As stated by Premier Doug Ford in his outline of activities that are “allowed” to continue during this lock down – snowmobiling is among the list of activities that are allowed for both a physical and mental health activity.  This outdoor activity poses no immediate threat to the spread of COVID, and in fact, it is quite the opposite as snowmobilers are covered head to toe in protective gear including face masks (balaclavas) and full helmets.

     

    We are a small town of less than 1,000 residents.  To my knowledge, we do not have any current cases of COVID in our community.  I find it short-sighted and draconian in imposing these measures without statistical support and without proper justification.  This action is extremely detrimental to our Community and others in the Region.

     

    It would appear based on the latest statistics that I reviewed that with only 5 active cases of COVID within the Region and ZERO hospitalized cases that this decision was not fact based or science based in my opinion.  I would certainly respect this decision had other remedies and/or solutions to mitigate out of region travellers been investigated and the statistics supported the closure – but they do not.

     

    There are members of our Community that have mobility issues – and since swimming is not an option during this time, snowmobiling is the only source of their exercise and winter activity during the long winter months.  

     

    Small business struggles at the best of times in the Northern regions of our Province.  Most small business owners rely upon the income that snowmobilers bring to their towns during the long winter to survive.  Snowmobiling is more than a uniquely Canadian way to enjoy winter. It is an important contributor to Ontario's economy, generating up to $3.3 billion in economic activity every year. It is understandable that perhaps accommodation would be impacted, however, there are other businesses that will now suffer and may not recover as a direct result of Dr. Chirico’s baseless closure.  Gas stations and restaurants are only two of these businesses that come to mind immediately, not to mention the tireless hours of volunteer work and money that the local Snowmobile Clubs have expended to get these trails ready during the course of the year. 

     

    In closing, I respectfully request that a review this decision immediately and perhaps direct Dr. Chirico to reconsider his stand on this matter in the immediate future so that business and local residents can perhaps salvage what is left of winter for snowmobilers, which happens to be a short season during a normal year.

     

    Your reply to this matter would be appreciated at your earliest convenience.

     

    Respectfully,

     

    Paul M. Ziraldo

    Councillor, Town of Kearney

     

     

     

    Great letter may I please use it as an example of what needs to be done? 

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    Ever sunk a sled?

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    4 minutes ago, Muskoka Bill said:

    Did you ever get the sled out of the water and how, I have often wondered what you do if it were to happened ?

    yes it wa shallow just jumped in and dragged it out . got it running and rode it 

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    new ride for the wife.

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    10 hours ago, Ox said:

    I have yet to figger how we git mirror images in the digital era?

     

     

    I know that they brought the 540 back a few yrs ago, but I didn't think that Yammi was building the 2 strokes aggin.

    I was thinkin' that they just tossed a Kitty or ??? motor in it?

     

    But since it is still a "540", maybe it is the old motor yet.

    Still carb'ed?

     

    I am sure that I have a magazine in the library that could answer those Q's.

    Although, not sure anyone has had the big model by model spreadsheets in the issue yet this year?

    Although I know the 540 has made the spotlight many times the last few years.

    It is the old 540 but with much improved carburation and possibly porting to vastly improve fuel economy.

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