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Page 2, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1992 The Intrepid Snowmobiler returns: how to get ready for "Get Ready for Snowmobiling" week by Craig Nicholson Every year at this time thou- sands of Ontario snowmobilers get set for another great winter of sledding. To mark this antic- ipation, and to focus the atten- tion of entire communities on the sport that is often their win- ter bread and butter, the week of Nov. 23-29 has been declared Ontario's "Get Ready for Snowmobiling" week by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). Ontario snowmobiling has come of age. The Get Ready For Snowmobiling week is the annual official launch of the new winter snowmobiling sea- son. It's an opportunity for every snowmobiler to join together with thousands of oth- ers across Ontario in active preparation. It's also an invita- RUOHO (RUOHONEN) - Mrs. Martha Ruoho, 90 years, of Pinewood Court, Thunder Bay, formerly of Nipigon, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at her residence. Born in Merikarvia, Finland, she came to Canada in 1925 and settled in Nipigon where she resided until moving to Pinewood Court in 1985. Predeceased by one son Vieno Ruoho, by two brothers - William Ross and Arvo Fagaroos, and by one half sister Dorothy Hakala; she is survived by two sons - Andy (& wife Dorothy) Ruoho of Vernon, British Columbia, and Veikko (& wife Helmi) Ruohonen of Jalasjarvi, Finland, by one daughter Helmi Lillies of Nipigon, Ontario, by- three granddaughters - Edie (Mrs. Phil) Finlayson of Nipigon, Linda Ruoho of Vernon, B.C. and Raija (Mrs. Jorma) Rantamaki of Seinajoki, Finland, by five grandsons - Robert (& wife Shirley) Lillies of Waterloo, Ontario, Pat (& Anne) Lillies of Scarborough, Ontario, Ross (& wife Mary) Lillies of Don Mills, Ontario, Andy Jr. (& wife Bonnie) Ruoho of Simi Valley, California and Larry Ruoho of Vernon, B.C., by one granddaughter-in-law Diane Lillies of Oakdale, Ontario, by 10 great grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and by two sisters - Aili (Mrs. Eino) Ala of Thunder Bay, Ontario and Ester Pitkamaki of Pori, Finland. Numerous nieces and other relatives also survive. Funeral services, handled by the Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon were held on Friday, November 13, 1992 at 11 A.M. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Nipigon with the Rev. E. Sheppard officiating. Interment was in Cliffside Cemetery, Nipigon. Pallbearers were: Pat Lillies, Phil Finlayson, Kaarlo Jarvela, Tom Chan, Art Lange, Jime Boyd. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Aen nt nae Sansety - ar tothe ee tion to anyone who wants to discover snowmobiling for the first time. And it's the week the snow- mobiling fraternity shakes off the summer doldrums and roars its appreciation of the snow season. And what a season to get ready for! Last winter, Ontario snow- mobiling had a banner year. The sport proved to be reces- sion proof because there was a 12 per cent increase in OFSC memberships and a six per cent increase in sled sales. Thousands of new partici- pants--from retired couples to young families--enjoyed snowmobiling for the first time. Winter businesses report- ed strong sales. In fact, rev- enues often exceeded those of summer. And that's not all! OFSC members across the province were recognized by Easter Seals for reaching an incredible $10 million in dona- tions. In 17 years of Snowara- mas and other fundraising events, Ontario snowmobilers have set a new charity record as the largest single Easter Seals contributor in North America. This is a proud achievement and reflects the positive out- look and prosperous growth of snowmobiling. It's also a trib- ute to individuals throughout the province who volunteer time, effort and dollars to this worthy cause. And there's 7 tee ' Craig Nicholson more! The Ontario government has recognized the economic and recreational value of our sport by entering into a three-year, $20.8 million partnership with the OFSC. Known as Sno- Trac, the program is geared toward developing our Trans- Ontario Provincial (TOP) trail network into a world class win- ter snowmobiling attraction. In the process, the program will create 1,000 new jobs. To Ontario snowmobilers, the result will be better trails, cul- minating in North America's best by 1995. To support Sno-Trac, sweeping new improvements PLAZA THEATRE SUN - THURS 8 P.M. FRI & SAT7P.M.& 9 PM. *Over 3,000 Movies Games & Machines PLAZA VIDEO RENTALS " ALL THE LATEST IN VIDEO" *Nintendo Games & Machines *Sega SUNDAY - THURSDAY 12 Noon - 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY - SATURDAY 12 Noon - 10:30 pm ALL SEATS ALL TIMES COMING ATTRACTIONS WED - THUR - FRI- SAT NOV 25 - 26 - 27-28 DUSTIN GEENA ANDY HOFFMAN DAVIS GARCIA Tears PARENTAL and GUIDANCE Cheers.... SUN - MON - TUE NOV 29 -30- DEC 1 SCHOOL JusT BECAUSE YOU'RE ACCEPTED DOESN'T MEAN YOU BELONG. TIES A PARAMOUNT PICTURE © PARENTAL GUIDANCE wenw Ww NM wm 3~M eee nw nme to the OFSC user-pay trail funding system will debut this winter. By redistributing more trail permit revenues to the NE ---------- nd 66 In the process, the program will create 1,000 new jobs. To Ontario snowmobilers, the result will be better trails, culminating in North America's best by 1995. 99 ---- clubs in the snow belt areas, the OFSC has ensured your money will be spent where there is snow for you to ride. A $10 permit price increase will allow each snowmobiler to contribute a small share toward the $6.8 million that must be raised by Ontario snowmobile clubs. The increase will help Sno-Trac succeed and will ensure that your club can afford to maintain what your club creates. So how can you be a part of Snowmobiling week? Make it the week when you and your friends make a small invest- ,; ment in the future of Ontario -- snowmobiling and buy a trail permit. You can also check out and service your sled, and ask your dealer to put together an emergency parts kit to carry on your sled. Go over all of your gear and make sure you're ready to ride. And buy an Easter Seal "Ticket to Ride" lottery ticket. Two bucks could win you one of four new sleds--and help out your local club too. This is the week that you should refresh your safety knowledge. Read the "Ride Safe, Ride Sober" literature. Register for the one day OFSC Driver Training Course in your area, available to anyone 12 and over. (For information, call 416-562-4922). Why not make this a family outing? Volunteer a day of your time to your local club to help preparing trails. Or talk to your friends about planning an Ontario Snowmobile vacation this winter. Now's the time to call around to make reserva- tions because many popular resorts and lodges are already reporting sell-out weekends. You could also consider snowmobiling to the OFSC Snowfest 93 weekend in Hal- iburton, Feb. 5-7. Get Ready For Snowmobil- ing week is a celebration of our success. But it also looks ahead to another great winter. The Farmer's Almanac pre- dicts heavy snow. The manu- facturers are virtually sold out of 1993 sleds. Attendance at snowmobile shows across the province soared this fall. Major companies are looking for ways to get on board with our sport. Everyone wants on our trails, but none more than you and I. As we head into the best winter snowmobiling has ever had, each precious day is too valuable to waste, so let's be prepared. DOSS OOOOSD Your resolution to give... ls the solution for others to live. Support USC programs in developing countries in Africa and Asia. USC% Canada Founded by Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova, C.C. in 1945 | Boa eerie Canada | «ip se1 we're Drumm; Big Savings for You! Christmas Shoppers Rate (1-4 occupancy) * please mention Christmas Shoppers Rate irlane | HOTEL - Up $49.9S* Present this ad on check in 698 W. Arthur Street Thunder Bay, ON (807) 577-1181 1-800-465-5003 ee ee we ee ee i i as ee \ x