The Loss of a Great Friend to Snowmobiling

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Uniting Snowmobilers to Keep Trails Open
The Loss of a Great Friend to Snowmobiling
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Mark Your Calendar…
It’s time to register for the 2015 MSA Ride In, scheduled for Feb. 14-15
at Kewadin Casino.
ACSA Executive Director
Why They Do What They Do …
MSA Volunteers Make It Happen!
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In her own words; a dedicated MSA member explains why she has
taken the time to volunteer to organized snowmobiling.
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trail permit MSA sells, $1.43 goes directly
to MSA. One dollar goes to MSA as the trail
permit seller, and $.43 goes to MSA as the
trail permit distributor.
When MSA sells 30,000 trail permits through
the office or our Web site, those funds allow
staff and the officers to attend important
meetings and monitor the issues. Meetings
that affect our trails and access go on weekly
in the state. If we are not there, we are
forgotten. We have to be represented at
these meetings and protect our right to ride.
Photo Contest: – Don’t forget
to submit last year’s ride photos to the
Michigan Snowmobile News photo contest.
Your photo could be on the cover of next
month’s magazine. E-mail your submission to
[email protected].
2015 MSA Club Raffle
A great fundraising opportunity of MSA affiliated clubs.
Snowmobiling Loses a True Friend
12 A tribute to MSA vice president Al Green, a champion of organized
snowmobiling.
MSA Web Site Offers New Trail Report Page
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A redesigned trail reports page unveiled at www.msasnow.org. Trail reports
offered by those who groom the trails. Digital advertising opportunities
available.
MSA and American Income Life Scholarship
Students invited and encouraged to apply for 2015 scholarship.
Patricia K. Jernberg Nursing Scholarship
Nursing students invited to apply for memorial scholarship.
Groomer Workshop
20 Northwest Michigan Recreation Snowmobile Council hosts groomer workshop
to discuss equipment maintenance costs.
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not to attempt to duplicate any action that is seen on these pages. Let
your experience and skill guide you. The views and opinions expressed
by our readers are not necessarily those of the Michigan Snowmobile
Association or the Michigan Snowmobile News staff.
On the Cover: Saying Good Bye to Al Green.
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RON CORBETT
MSA’s Dedicated Volunteers
One Special Volunteer
I must start this column by paying tribute to one very special volunteer -- our MSA vice president
Al Green. Al passed away in November 2013. Al was involved in just about all aspects of organized
snowmobiling. He was involved in everything from serving as an elected official to serving as a
committee chairman and volunteering to help. He also served in organizations that either directly or
indirectly involve our sport.
Al enjoyed grooming as much as he did snowmobiling, and he did it with a passion for perfection. Less
than a week before Al’s passing, he worked tireless for three days at the Novi Snowmobile Show. While
there, Al did what he did well -- he promoted MSA and the importance of MSA to snowmobiling. There is
another article on Al Green in this magazine. Look to the article for more details on his achievements and
dedication to snowmobiling. Al will be missed!
Volunteers Make our Events Successful
Dedicated volunteers, along with our office staff, help make our MSA events successful. Bill Manson and
Karen Middendorp spend hours planning most of our events; many times taking work home during the week
and working events on the weekends. In my way of thinking, Bill and Karen are also dedicated volunteers.
The Novi Snowmobile Show is the biggest indoor snowmobile show in the U.S. This show is a threeday event and requires volunteers to be on their feet almost all the time. Volunteers promote MSA,
sell trail permits, sell new memberships, and renew current MSA memberships. At this year’s Novi
Snowmobile Show, 200 MSA memberships were sold. Half of those sold were first-time MSA members.
For the past four years our MSA Snow Show was held in an outdoor venue in Martin, Mich. Because of
the time of year (mid- to late- September) volunteers endured rain, sleet, and cold weather promoting
our organization and working the show. MSA volunteers donate their time and pay their own expenses.
Of all of the organizations I’ve been a part of, MSA has the most dedicated and loyal members.
Become a Active Member
Take a moment and think about what snowmobiling means to you. In my case it’s not just about the trips
or the sport, but the long-lasting friendships developed over the years. Most of these friendships are not
just in the season, but year around, life-long friendships, which include our families becoming friends.
MSA is looking for individuals who could move into leadership roles. Don’t just set on the side lines,
become involved. Remember if each of us brings in a new member, our organization would double in
size. Numbers do matter.
Ride safe, track side down! 
For Their Continued Generosity MSA Thanks You!
The following businesses and clubs have donated to the financial future of MSA.
Cadillac Winter Warriors
Iron Range Snow Club
Chippewa Sno Cats
Make MSA Your Charity of Choice! The Future of
Snowmobiling in Michigan Depends on it!
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2015 Executive Board
President: Ron Corbett
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Secretary: Maryann Noah
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Past President: Bruce Wood
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REGION 1 - U.P.
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REGION 2 - NORTHERN LOWER MI
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Jeff Goss (231) 893-8110
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�alendar o� �vents
Jan.16-26: International Snowmobile Safety Week. Many
local clubs and snowmobile associations take this time to teach
snowmobilers about safe riding. Many dealerships help by putting
on seminars, teaching customers how to maintain their sleds, and
keep them running in top condition. Visit www.snowmobile.org and
download a Safety Week Campaign Action Manual with ideas on how
to promote safety week and ideas for putting on safety week events.
Jan. 17: The Sixth Annual Blessing of the Sleds will be held starting
at 11a.m. at the Hillman, Michigan Fire Station. A Fun Run will follow
with all proceeds going to the Hillman E.M.S. equipment fund. For
more information, please call Ken (989) 657-4168.
Jan. 17: MSA Executive Committee (EC) meeting. For more
information, call the MSA office at (616) 361-2285. Meetings will be
held at the Alpine Lodge in Gaylord, 833 W. Main St. (989) 732-2431.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
Jan. 17: The 4th Annual Coyote Cup kids’ snow-cross race will be
held. The practice run and registration will be held from 9 a.m. to
noon. Racing starts at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $15. This event is
for kids only 12 & under, and only for 120cc size machines. There will
be an 8 and under, 10 and under, and 12 and under classes for Stock,
Super Stock, and Modified divisions. This year’s race will be run by
the Cadillac Winter Warriors Snowmobile Club. Please have insurance
information ready at registration! For more information, contact
James Thomas at (231) 779-5925. Location of race -- Coyote Crossing
Resort, 8593 S. 13 Rd., Cadillac, Mich.
Feb. 4-5: The 18th Annual Arrowhead Groomer Show will be held at
Walker Equipment, 6351 Hwy 70E in St. Germain, Wis. It will run from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 5. For more
information, visit http://www.arrowheadgroomers.com/show.htm.
Feb. 6-7: I-500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie. For more
information, visit www.i-500.com/c/.
Feb. 6-16: The 7th annual TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING WEEK.
Consider partnering with local clubs and other local businesses to
encourage non-snowmobiling friends or those who haven’t been
snowmobiling for a while to join us for a time of fun. Many have tried
snowmobiling for the first time with the experience resulting in the
purchase of a snowmobile and joining a club and association – all
because somebody asked them to come along. For more information
and ideas on sponsoring a TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING event, visit
www.gosnowmobiling.org.
Feb. 13-16: MSA Ride In, Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste Marie. For more
information, see page 7.
Feb. 20-21: The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Show & Ride will
be held in Naubinway. The featured Sled is Skiroule. Friday events:
7:30-9:30 a.m. - breakfast at the Naubinway Pavilion. 10 a.m. – ride
to Cranberry Lodge, 13 miles one way. All snowmobiles welcome,
no registration required. 4-8 p.m. – get-together at the Snowmobile
Museum, Saturday events: 8-10 a.m. - lineup for show, downtown
Naubinway. Register at the museum. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – snowmobiles
on display. 4-6 p.m. – banquet at the Engadine/Garfield Town Hall. 6-8
p.m. - merchant drawings, 50/50, museum raffle drawing. Museum
auction – donated items accepted, proceeds go to the Museum
Building Fund.
Feb. 21: Al’s ride starting at Coyote Crossing Resort, 8593 S. 13 Rd.,
Cadillac, Mich. For more information, visit www.msasnow.org.
March 2-7: Clean Snowmobile Challenge at the Keweenaw
Research Center in Houghton.
March 6-7: MSA Groomer Work Shop at the Kewadin Casino in
Sault Ste Marie. For more information, call (616) 361-2285.
March 14: Veterans Snowmobile Ride in Seney. For more
information on the ride, contact Don or Diane Reed at (906) 499-3332.
March 21: MSA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting. For more
March 31: Snowmobile trails in Michigan officially close.
May 16: MSA Executive Committee (EC) meeting. For more
June 9-13: The International Snowmobile Congress will be held in
Niagara Falls, New York at the Sheraton. For more information, please
visit www.isc2015.com.
June 19-21: MSA Camp Out at the Indian River RV Resort &
Campground, 561 N. Sraits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749 (231)
238-0035 or (888) 792-2267.
July 18: MSA Board of Directors* (BOD) meeting. For more
Sept. 19: MSA Executive Committee (EC) meeting. It will be held
at 9 a.m. at the Quality Inn in St. Ignace. For more information, call
the MSA office at (616) 361-2285. Meetings will be held at the Alpine
Lodge in Gaylord, 833 W. Main St. (989) 732-2431. The meeting will
start at 9 a.m.
Oct. 9-11: MSA Annual Meeting at the Mission Point Resort,
Mackinac Island.
Attention MSA Clubs and Members:
Get your event announcement in the pages of the
Michigan Snowmobile News. For publication, send
information to [email protected].
MSASNOW.ORG • MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE NEWS • VOLUME 6 ISSUE 5
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Legislative Report
BY BILL MANSON
Legislature Approves Laws Regarding
Snowmobiling; Some Changes Planned for 2015
J
ust when we thought snowmobiling made it through that
silly time of year, the “Lame Duck” session of the Michigan
legislature; our elected officials passed some legislation that
affects our recreation.
There were two pieces of legislation that did pass before the
end of the 2014. However, if you partake of Zero Tolerance while
riding, the first will not affect you.
For the last four years, our state legislature has introduced
bills to make the recreation community -- ORVs, boats, and
snowmobiles, adhere to the same blood alcohol level (BAC) as
the motor vehicle law for cars in this state. That level is .08.
For some reason when the BAC was lowered for roadways
the level stayed at .1 for all other motorized off highway
uses. With the passage of the legislation, the levels for all
motorized vehicles are now .08.So if you still drink and ride,
take note! Drunk driving is drunk driving, and now all BAC
levels are the same.
A Change on How to Dispose
of Wrecked Sleds
One of the other provisions passed into law during the
Lame Duck session had to do with how a wrecked or totaled
snowmobile is disposed of. There are now rules in place for how
to dispose of the different parts of the sled. This was done so that
certain parts of the sled don’t harm the environment and pollute
the ground or air.
More MSA News…
The MSA Snow Show will be moving out of the rain. After
four straight years of rain at the Martin US 131 Motorplex, we
have given into Mother Nature. We will be moving the show
into the dry atmosphere of the DeltaPlex Arena and Expo
Center in Grand Rapids. Not only did the location of the show
move, but the dates for the show have changed! The MSA Snow
Show will be held Oct. 16-17, 2015. More information will go
out to our vendors and attendees during the coming months.
Look to future editions of the Michigan Snowmobile News for
more information.
MSA officials are also very excited about our 2015 MSA
Convention and General Membership meeting. The event will
be held at a great venue. We are traveling to Mackinaw Island
and the Mission Point Resort. Dates for the Convention have
also changed. The dates will be Oct. 9-11, 2015. I’m mentioning
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this now because MSA was able to secure a great rate of $89 per
night. You will never get a better rate than that on the Island,
especially during the peak color season. Plan on attending and
seeing the beautiful Mackinaw Island in the fall. Get your friends
to come with you, and then draw straws on who goes to the
meeting and who sight sees around the Island!
Saying Good-Bye
On Nov. 13, MSA lost a great person and friend with the
passing of our vice president, Al Green. I would like to take a little
space here to tell you about Al.
I cannot put into words how I feel about this loss. Al was
involved in so many things, helping make snowmobiling better
for all of us. I met Al because of his involvement with his club and
the grooming effort in Cadillac. The more he got involved, the
more he gave -- helping to make all of the trails in Michigan look
and ride the same. What I mean by this is that Al worked hard
with MSA, and the Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup (SAW) to
make sure that all of the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR)
personnel were looking at the big picture; the same for signing,
brushing, and grooming.
As vice president of MSA, Al worked hard to make sure that all
MSA members worked just as hard as he did to make things better
for you the snowmobiler. Al and I had many conversations about
all of the issues affecting snowmobiling, but he also made sure
that it was still fun to ride. He planned rides, going out with MSA
friends, his family, or riding buddies. We will never be able to fill
Al Green’s shoes, but we will move on, and continue our work on
behalf of snowmobiling. He would want that. We all need to try
and model ourselves after Al’s passion for the sport, his diligence
to the cause, and his humor and antics on the trail. Keep it Track
Side down Al, and may God speed your journey!
At the December MSA Board of Directors
meeting MSA past president, Rick Brown
was appointed to fill the vice president
vacancy left by the death of Al Green.
Brown will serve as vice president until the 2015 MSA General
Membership meeting, Oct. 9-11. At that time an election will be
held to fill the vacancy. 
2015 Ride In Expands to Three Day Event
Registration for both meals and
room will begin after Jan. 31, 2015.
To book your hotel, first call the
MSA office at (616) 361-2285 to get
the control number for the special
MSA discount rate.
by Don and Judy Wing
The 2015 Michigan Snowmobile Association
(MSA) Ride In is scheduled for Feb. 13 –16, 2015.
The event will be held at Kewadin Casino in
Sault Ste. Marie. We listened to your suggestions
at last year’s Ride In and have implemented
some changes. Instead of a two-day event, we
have expanded the fun to three days.
Of course there will be scheduled rides
throughout the weekend. Different groups cater
to various riding styles. Pick one that closely
matches your own in order to maximize your
riding enjoyment.
In addition to fun on the trails, there is the
opportunity to meet new people who enjoy
the sport, renew acquaintances, and enjoy
great food.
Rich and Amy Rottier have volunteered to
assist the MSA Recreation Committee and
have jumped in with both feet to help. They
are working hard to improve your Ride In
experience, and are a valuable addition to this
committee. The Rottier’s have entertainment
planned for both Friday and Saturday evening.
Karyn Hautamaki has promised a great Silent
Auction! She has indicated there is something
for everyone. Make sure to check it out. Some
of the items include: two snowsuits, a car jack,
and many other items.
Sault Ste. Marie -- Great Snow,
Great Trails
Play in the snow and discover your inner
child in Sault Ste Marie, where an average of
120 inches of snow falls annually, laying the
foundation for the adrenaline rush that awaits
you on the hundreds of miles of groomed
snowmobile trails in and around Sault Ste.
Marie.
The cost of Ride-In is the same as last year:
$75 per night for single or double occupancy,
$85 per night for triple occupancy and $95 per
night for quad occupancy.
Food for the three-day event is $90. This
includes Friday night, Saturday morning and
evening, Sunday morning and evening, and
Monday morning. If you cannot participate in
the three-day event, the food cost for two days
is $70 a person. Each participant will receive a
voucher for $10 a day to play at the casino. Stu
Voelkers will be leading a ride to Drummond
Island on Feb. 15, 2015. This excursion will leave
immediately following breakfast. The extra
day meal package should not be purchased
if you are going to ride to the island. The ferry
schedules make it impossible to return in time
for dinner at Kewadin. You will be on your own
for meals on Sunday evening and Monday
morning.
Registration for both meals and room will
begin after Jan. 31, 2015. To book your hotel,
first call the MSA office at (616) 361-2285 to
get the control number for the special MSA
discount rate. You will not receive the special
room rate without the control number.
Again, this is critical so we know who will be
attending and also be able to ensure there is
sufficient food.
We look forward to seeing all of you there,
and don’t forget to bring a friend. 
Mark Your Calendar
The MSA Camp Out will be at Indian River
Campground Resort on June 19-21, 2015.
There is a sponsor for the fish dinner on
Friday night. We are looking for sponsors
for Saturday night and the officer’s
breakfast. Gogebic Area Grooming Inc.
will be sponsoring the ice cream floats. If
your club or council would be willing to
sponsor one of the events, please contact
Don Wing at (231) 775-3901 or email him
at [email protected].
(L to R) Savannah Buzzelli and David Low pose for a picture.
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Across
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the
Country
ACSA Continues to Work Hard on Behalf of Snowmobilers Across the U.S.
ACSA is the only national association committed to your issues – snowmobile issues across the U.S. ACSA serves as a
national watchdog organization that monitors and acts on snowmobile issues across the Snow Belt.
What ACSA Does for Snowmobilers
ACSA works to provide an information platform to members and
snowmobilers. ACSA emphasizes the importance of coming together
annual in Washington, D.C. for the Fly-In (this spring will be the 16th year
of this event). At this event snowmobilers work to inform and educate
decision-makers. Snowmobilers also gather annually at the International
Snowmobile Congress (this year will be the 47th annual) to discuss
common issues.
ACSA serves as a fact-finding entity, gathering and disseminating
information on creating, keeping, and expanding trails and riding areas.
ACSA works to educate and influence politicians and land managers on
riding opportunities and challenges.
ACSA provides continuing educational information that aids local clubs
and associations in their decision-making process.
ACSA establishes relationships with other user groups with similar
concerns and challenges.
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ACSA recently partnered with the Utah Snowmobile Association and
Utah Avalanche Center to develop new avalanche education materials
that are now available.
This spring the updated Snowmobiling Facts and Myths books were
circulated. Other projects included the assessment of OHV use on
groomed snowmobile trails and the snowmobile friendly communities.
The Groomer Training Manual is in the process of being updated.
Forest Service Snowmobile Rule
This is the result of the lawsuit filed by the cross country ski group, Winter
Wildlands Alliance (WWA) which alleged that snowmobiles were not being
managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The draft rule was released this summer,
and the final rule is expected by Jan. 31, 2015. ACSA, the International
Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the Idaho State
Snowmobile Association continue to be involved in the pending appeal.
Since April 2013, when the decision was handed down, the three groups
have paid in excess of $120,000 to defend snowmobilers’ access.
We are optimistic that the final rule will be one the snowmobile
community can comply with -- and that it satisfies the WWA’s concern over
snowmobile management.
Yellowstone National Park will be open to snowmobilers this winter
-- including for the first time in over a decade -- snowmobilers in
non-commercially guided groups! These opportunities are very limited,
so if you are interested, you should apply now. The application process is
online at www.recreation.gov.
ACSA once again has partnered with SnowTrails TV on a Discover ACSA
video that will be included with the series. This video is also available for
snow shows, meetings, etc. The SnowTrails TV show airs on the Destination
TV network on Saturday mornings.
Educational Webinars will continue to be offered to interested
snowmobilers. Upcoming topics will include the Importance of Website
Content, Help – Our Website Stinks, Benefits Available to Non-Profits, and
How to Get Your Articles Printed in Local Newspapers.
The 2015 CASH Calendars are now available. This is a fundraiser for both
our member state associations and ACSA! The cost is only $20 -- with 365
chances to win!
We are hopeful we will be able to host some Enlightenment Rides this
winter -- where we can get decision-makers out on snowmobiles so that
they can see firsthand our successes and challenges.
ACSA has had the opportunity to attend and display at many snow
shows and state conventions/annual meetings across the country this
fall. Thank you for allowing us these opportunities. The exposure and
awareness at these events has been awesome!
The 2015 International Snowmobile Congress will be held in Niagara
Falls June 2015.. 
INTRODUCING THE
The Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA) will
once again help with fundraising for the Michigan
Snowmobile Education & Advancement Fund
(MSEAF).
It’s a unique way at a chance to win every day of the
year, while also helping fund snowmobiling safety
and awareness campaigns.
Because of an issue with the lottery commission,
the Daily Four numbers will not be used. Instead,
one ticket will be drawn for every day of the year
from a raffle barrel.
Tickets for the following month’s winners will be
drawn on Feb. 2, March 2, April 1, May 1, June 1, July
1, Aug. 3, Sept.1, Oct. 1, Nov. 2, Dec. 1, and Jan. 5.
There will be a $100 winner
every day during 2015.
After each draw, the stub will be returned to the
drawing. Your number is good for the entire year and
eligible to win every day!
Buy one for you and one for your wife, significant
other, or friend.
$25 a ticket
Checks will be mailed out to all winners within five
days of the last day of the preceding month. All of
the proceeds will go to help MSEAF with safety and
education programs. 
Make checks payable to MSEAF –
Send your entries to
4543 Division Ave. Wyoming, MI 49548
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Why They Do What They Do —
Volunteers Make It Happen!
Laurie Appel
By its very definition, a volunteer is someone
who gives of themselves willingly without
asking for anything in return. Throughout the
years, it has taken hundreds of these giving
individuals to create and maintain organized
snowmobiling in Michigan.
These volunteers are just like you, they can’t
wait for the snow, so that they can hit the trail
and ride. They are snowmobilers who love their
sport. It’s that passion that has led them to seek
out their local club or state organization, and
get involved.
They attend meetings, volunteer at snow
shows, and drive the groomer. These are the
people who serve as officers of local clubs, spend
hours brushing and signing the trails you ride,
and give of themselves to make snowmobiling
better – asking for nothing in return.
The Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA)
wishes to salute those who have, are, and continue
to volunteer their service to snowmobiling.
In Her Own Words:
Laurie Appel
I was involved in organized snowmobiling
very heavily for 10 years, and a member of
Driftskippers in Coloma. I was president
of Driftskippers for a short time. I was
also secretary of the Southwest Michigan
Snowmobile Council for nearly seven years. I put in trails for Driftskippers for 10 years,
applying signs on the poles with a screw gun.
It usually took us at least two full weekends to
get the trail in. I also participated in brushing
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the trails every year, which
took at least another two
full weekends. I attended
many groomer shows and
meetings with the Michigan
Snowmobile Association; and
attended events including
the Camp Out, Convention,
MSA Snow Show, and Nelson’s
Snowmotion.
For 10 years I participated
in the For Women Only Ride
for Easter Seals, raising more
than $5,000 for the kids. I also
attended many Department
of Natural Resources (DNR)
meetings to find out what
we needed to do to put our
trails in correctly, what needed
to be done to report to the DNR, and how to
get our money reimbursed for grooming and
brushing our trails. I loved every minute that
I participated. I don’t even know how many
long hours I spent grooming our trails, or riding
along as a co-pilot.
I think I was the only woman in our club who
actually knew how to run the groomer. Now
because of circumstances out of my control, I no
longer am able to do any of these things.
Get Involved!
I do think it is of utmost importance that
those involved with snowmobiling get involved
with their local club, council, and MSA. If they
don’t, we won’t have trails to ride. I am a lifetime
member of MSA. That is how much I believe in
what they do for our sport. They go to Congress
and fight for our programs, which allow us to
have trails. MSA members spend many hours
doing research, talking to people about our
sport, and informing the public about safety on
a snowmobile. It takes many hours to organize
these events.
MSA also takes our Congressmen on rides, so
that they can see the beauty they are missing.
You can talk all you want, but
what you see with your eyes is
what you believe. That is why
these rides for our legislators
are so important. Many hours are spent by
volunteers to create and
maintain these trails. These
volunteers work year round,
not just in the winter. Without
volunteers, it would all fall
apart. Volunteers are not paid
money, but they are all paid
in full when they ride the
trails, smell the cold crisp air,
and experience the beauty
that can be found on the
trails that volunteers and God
have created. Sometimes it can be breathtaking after a
fresh snow with the snow glistening on the
trees. If you look closely, and it is cold enough,
you can even see individual snowflakes on your
sled or the sleeves of your jacket. To me, this is
the amazing part of snowmobiling -- slowing
down and noticing the beauty. I do still ride my 2008 Arctic Cat F6. I mostly
ride now with the love of my life, Mike. We ride in
Allegan and Baldwin. I am blessed to have found
someone who shares the love of this sport and
is patient enough to allow me to stop and take
photos of the beauty. I used to ride a lot in the
Grand Marais, Sault Ste. Marie and Coloma areas.
One thing everyone should do once is ride over
to Mackinac Island. It is so different over there
in the winter. I only got to do it once, but it was
breathtaking and beautiful. 
Editor’s Note: Appel’s hands-on activity with
organized snowmobiling has slowed, but she still
supports MSA through membership. Her hope is
that more snowmobilers become MSA members
and more MSA members activity volunteer their
time and effort to the organization that keeps
snowmobiling alive and well in Michigan.
2015 Trailer Raffle
MSEAF Helping Snowmobile Clubs Raise Money
The Michigan Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund (MSEAF),
is offering member MSA snowmobile clubs a chance to make some money
with a 2015 Trailer Raffle.
MSEAF has purchased a Legend Thunder 7 feet x 17 feet with an Action
Wrap. A lottery license has been secured and tickets have been printed.
Tickets – Get Your Tickets!
We need clubs to tell MSEAF how many tickets that they would like, so
that we can send them out. The tickets are now available.
Participating clubs will have until Feb. 1 to sell tickets. All money and
stubs must be returned to the office by Feb. 5.
The drawing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015.
Disclaimer: The trailer being raffled off is in Pewter and includes an action wrap.
MSEAF will tally all of the tickets sold and return half of what the clubs
sold back to each individual club.
We realize that although this is a great fundraiser for the clubs, not all the
clubs have participated in the past. We also realize that many MSA members
are not members of clubs, but would like to purchase tickets. So MSA will
send out tickets, one per single and two per family, to our membership in
January. We are asking members to turn in the tickets to a member club or
directly to MSA. This will ensure that we will have sold enough tickets to
cover the cost of the trailer.
For more information, call (616) 361-2285. 
Don’t put
your life
on our line.
This winter, prevent a senseless
tragedy by steering clear of train
tracks. Not only is riding a snowmobile
on a railroad’s right of way illegal,
you may be too focused on having
a good time to hear a train coming.
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�emembering
One of Snowmobiling’s Greatest Champions
Saying Good-by to MSA Vice President Al Green
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O
n Nov.13, 2014, Michigan’s snowmobile community lost a dear friend. Allan “Al”
Green passed away suddenly from a heart attack.
Al was the vice president and a Life Member of the Michigan Snowmobile
Association (MSA), an active groomer and Trail Coordinator for Cadillac Winter
Promotions, and a Life Member of the Cadillac Winter Warriors Snowmobile Club. It goes
without saying that snowmobiling was his passion.
Al Green – Friend, Father, an Outdoorsman
Al grew up in Jackson, Mich., on a farm. He was an avid outdoorsman even as a kid. He
hunted deer using both bow and shotgun as a young man. At 38, Al had his first heart
attack and had quadruple by-pass surgery. That ended his bow hunting days, but he
still enjoyed hunting. That was until he spent time living at a cabin in the woods for the
better part of a year. He got to feeding the deer and naming them, and that ended his
deer hunting days. He would still come to a dead stop in the middle of the road to watch
deer in the fields. Each time he saw one, it was like the first time he saw one as a kid. It
never got old.
In 1976, Al went to work for Conrail and began his lifelong fondness for railroading. In
1989, he got the chance to go to work for the Michigan Department of Transportation
(MDOT) Rail, and worked as both a Construction Inspector and a Rail Safety Inspector
over the next 25 years. He filed his paperwork to retire from the state on Monday, four
days before his death. Even though he was eager to experience retirement, he was sad to
leave his railroading family and friends.
Two Great Loves
In 1977, Al found two loves of his life. He married Jen, and he bought his first
snowmobile. Al and Jen were married for 37 years, and have two daughters, Katherine
and Leslie. Al passed the love of snowmobiling and the outdoors to both of his girls.
After moving to Cadillac for the state in 1989, Al was introduced to snowmobile trail
grooming. He grew up on tractors, and being able to use tractors to groom snowmobile
trails was what he thought of as “giving back” to a sport he loved so much. He got a
kick when grooming and snowmobilers would stop him to thank him for making their
experience so smooth, or even when they just gave him a “thumb’s up.”
Many members of the organizations Al was involved with attended either his
memorial service in Cadillac, or his funeral in Jackson. The resounding comments of all of
those attending was “it will take a lot of people to fill Al Green’s shoes” as he did so many
things for his sport.
He was a good friend to those in and out of snowmobiling, a good husband and
father. He will be missed. Memorial contributions, in Al’s name, can be made to the
Michigan Snowmobile Association, or the American Heart Association.
Continued on page 15
Al and his wife Jen dress the part at one of the recent
MSA Conventions.
In His Own Words…
In a story that appeared in September’s
issue of the Michigan Snowmobile News, Al
explained the importance of MSA.
“MSA is the voice of all snowmobilers
living or vacationing in
Michigan. MSA works to keep trails
open for all to use through the
“political action side” and the “on the
ground” side. Michigan has some
of the best snowmobile trails in the
country, thanks in part, to the work
and efforts of the MSA volunteers,
and the grant sponsors who maintain
those trails.” – Al Green.
Al Green Memorial Ride
The ride will be held on Feb. 21, 2015. At the
time of this writing, it will leave from Coyote
Crossing Restaurant, 8593 S. 13 Rd, Cadillac,
Mich. Time TBA
The ride will most likely go out to Al’s
favorite stop -- the Boon General Store for
some of MSA’s famous hot chocolate. From
there, it will tour the Cadillac trail system
on some of the trails Al used to groom. The
ride will end back at Coyote Crossing for
refreshments and food. For more information,
visit www.msasnow.org.
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MSA Web Site Gets a New Look
Visit www.msasnow.org
Your Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA) web site has a new
look, offering an inexpensive, digital advertising opportunity!
The new web site went live in September, and our Trail Reports
pages were unveiled shortly before the snowmobile season started.
The web site includes some of the same valuable information it
always has as well as new expanded details. The web site offers Trail
Reports pages, a list of MSA member benefits, the MSA Store, and
many other features for you to enjoy. There is also information about
MSA, a calendar of events, and reports from your MSA officers.
If you’re looking to join a club or rent a sled, that information can be
found on the MSA web site. A list of places where trail permits can be
purchased is located prominently at the top of the page.
Completely New Trail Reports Pages
MSA did not own the old Trail Reports pages, so that area of the
web site had to be completely revamped. We are pleased with the new
Trail Reports, and encourage you to visit the area you plan to ride for
the latest, most up-to-date report on trail conditions.
A Great Chance to Advertise Your Business
A map of Michigan features pins that mark the 68 different grant
sponsor areas. Red, green, and black pin colors denote whether the
trails in that area have been groomed less than three days ago, more
than three days, or 28 days ago; respectively.
By clicking on the pin, visitors can see a quick look on the condition
of trails in that area and the date of the last trail report. Those wanting
further information can click on a Groomer Report.
The Groomer Report is completed by the grant sponsors (groomers)
in that particular area. These are the people who are actually out on
the more than 6,500 miles of trail --creating the safe smooth trails you
have come to love in Michigan.
The individual Trail Reports page still includes a description of trail
conditions in that area, the date and time the trail report was taken,
the base on the trails, the snowfall in the last 24 hours, and the date
the trails were last groom.
A map of the trails in that area is located on the page, which can
also be downloaded as a PDF. The page is rounded out by a five-day
weather forecast for the area. 
These Trail Reports pages also offer a unique, inexpensive digital advertising opportunity, benefiting your business and the MSA.
Each of the 68 trail report pages offers space for 10 advertisements. Revenue generated by the sale of these ads will benefit your MSA and
organized snowmobiling in Michigan.
A 3” x 2” ad can be purchased for $150. The ad can include a link to your business’s web site. Multiple ads on different Trail Reports pages can
be purchased for $100. The ads will remain on the page for one full year. Don’t miss this great chance to advertise your business while supporting
your MSA!
For more information, call the MSA office at (616) 361-2285.
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Continued from page 13
Remembering Al Green
Groomer Operator
by Gayle Butterfield
My wife says
I’m the best looking Groomer Driver
She’s ever seen
As I look around tonight
I see exactly what she means
What is a Grooming Driver
You might ask
Well I sat down at my PC
And took that to task
Al Green (fourth from the left) with your 2014 MSA officers. Al was
elected to serve his second term as vice president in October.
In the winter time
I groom Snowmobile Trails
Make ’em smooth as a spanked baby’s butt
In spring, summer, and fall
I work on those trails
Doing things to try and keep ’em up
I fill in holes and do a little gradin’
Cut brush and trees
And I ain’t never gonna forget
The DNR wanted us to cut
Them dad burn pungees
Just before the snowmobile season starts
A bunch of us volunteers
Some of us are getting on in years
We get together for a workday fun
We do a lot of laugh’n
But we get the work done
I’ve put tracks on the Tucker
And duels and tires and chains on the John Deere
I didn’t know I’d have to do that
When I said I’d volunteer
You might ask why I do it
Well I do it for the fun
For the friendly wave and the turned up thumb
Underneath that helmet is a smile from ear to ear
That’s enough reward for this volunteer
I don’t want to forget the most important thing I do
To help make these trails safe
For me and you
I put up all of those signs that warn of hills and curves
Tell you when to go straight and when to swerve
Signs that tell you where you’re at
So you don’t get lost
You tell me
Is it worth the cost?
Al Green (sitting far right) with a group have MSA members who have been named the
MSA Snowmobiler of the Year. Al took home the prestigious award in ????.
Michi�an Snowmobile Education
& Advancement Fund
Honorarium & Memorial
Honor, Remember Friends, Family, or Events
Through a Donation to Support Snowmobile
Safety and Education Programs
In Appreciation …
All memorials and tributes will be acknowledged by the MSEAF through a
thank you letter to you, the donor. A special card will also be mailed letting the
recipient or their family know that someone special has honored them with
this MSEAF Honorarium and Memorial. Memorials and tributes will also be
recognized in the pages of the Michigan Snowmobile News.
The following donations were made in
memory of MSA vice president Al Green:
The Michigan Snowmobile
Association Don & Judy Wing Cadillac Winter Warriors
Cadillac Winter Promotions
Craig & Pat Jamison John Drury
Rod & Bonnie Altman
Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) Office of Rail
Craig Delaney
Ken & Gail Scott
Anonymous Michael & Linda Barrett
Dewey & Karen Cole
Randall Troman
John & Jeri Griffin
Bill & Deb Manson
Robert & Kathleen Kirchner
Anonymous
Rec Boat Holdings
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always some fun to be had in the cold. From snowmobiling on freshly
groomed trails, to snowshoeing and skiing on beautiful terrain, a
winter experience in Kewadin Country is one to remember.
Heat up the Night
If you’re in the U.P., you’re in Kewadin Country. And that means
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Person Shall Not Operate a
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On the frozen surface of public waters within
100 feet of a person, including a skater, not in or
upon a snowmobile or within 100 feet of a fishing
shanty or shelter except at the minimum speed
required to maintain forward movement of the
snowmobile, or on an area that has been cleared
for ice skating, unless the area is necessary for
gaining access to the public water.
Upon the land of another without consent of
the owner or their agent, as required by the
recreational trespass act. On or across a cemetery
or burial ground, airport, railroad or a railroad
right-of-way, or within 100 feet of a sledding,
skiing or skating area.
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American Income Life – $2,000 MSA
2015 Scholarship Application Form
Section I – General Information
Applicant’s Name:_____________________________________________
Social Security No.:____________________________________________
Home Address:_______________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip:_______________
MSA Member’s Name:__________________________________________________
Relationship to Applicant:________________________________________________
The rules of the college scholarship prescribe that an applicant must be the son, daughter (natural, adopted, stepchild, legal
ward) or grandchild of a member in good standing. To satisfy this requirement, the section below must be completed by an
officer of Michigan Snowmobile Association.
Section II – Certification of Membership
(MSA use only)
)_________________________________________
This is to certify that ________________________________ is a member in good
standing of the Michigan Snowmobile Association.
Date of Birth:________________________________________________
Name of MSA Officer___________________________________________________
Home Phone: (
High School Name:____________________________ GPA:_____________
College:_____________________________________ GPA:___________
Address:___________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip:_______________
Activities and Community Service Involvement:___________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Officer Signature______________________________________________
Title of MSA Officer_____________________________________________
Officer Signature______________________________________________
Section III – Written Essay: The Importance of Having Youth Snowmobile Clubs.
Please write an essay (in 500 words or less). Please provide a recent photo of yourself. The
winner’s picture will be featured in an article in Michigan Snowmobile News.
DEADLINE
The deadline for all essays is June 6, 2015. Please mail the completed scholarship
application below with the essay to the following address:
MSA/AIL Scholarship 4543 S. Division Ave., Wyoming, MI 49548
PAT R I C I A K . J E R N B E R G N U R S I N G S C H O L A R S H I P
T
$500 Scholarship Being Offered to MSA Members & Families
he Patricia K. Jernberg Nursing Scholarship is being offered to MSA
members and their families, by the family of Patricia K. Jernberg, who
died suddenly. The family is working to honor a beloved wife, mother
and nurse who loved to ride.
Patricia was both a dedicated nurse and avid snowmobiler. She was
a critical care nurse at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand
Rapids for 30 years. According to her husband Paul, along with her
family and her faith, nursing and snowmobiling were her great loves.
She and her husband were riders, MSA members and loved attending
the MSA Ride In.
Paul explained that he and their sons Scott and Wayne wanted to
do something to honor their wife and mother; the scholarship was
something that evolved from that. The scholarship will be offered by
the Jernberg family through MSA on a yearly basis.
Patricia K. Jernberg
Nursing Scholarship Criteria
• Those applying must be a MSA member or the son or
daughter of a MSA member in good standing.
• They must be accepted into an accredited nursing program in
Michigan. They can be working toward their associate’s, bachelor’s
or master’s degree within the nursing field.
• Applicants are asked to write a short essay (500 words or less) on
“How does my community benefit from nursing?”
• The deadline for all applications is June 6, 2015 Please mail the
completed scholarship application with the essay to:
Patricia K. Jernberg Nursing Scholarship,
4543 S. Division Ave., Wyoming, MI 49548.
Patricia K. Jernberg Nursing Scholarship
Applicant’s Name:_______________________________________________________
Social Security No.:______________________________________________________
Home Address:_________________________________________________________
City:State:______________________________ Zip:_______________
Home Phone:_______________________________ _Date of Birth: ____ /____ / ____
High School Name:______________________________________ GPA:____________
College:_______________________________________________ GPA:____________
Address:______________________________________________________________
City:State:______________________________ Zip:_______________
MSA Member’s Name:___________________________________________________
Relationship to MSA Member_____________________________________________
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Increased trail permit sales are necessary to continue our grooming
program as it stands today. Everyone needs to work hard to spread the
word that trail permits are the way trail grooming is funded and sales
are required to keep smooth trails.
Groomer Driver Workshop
by Bill Lucas
A
t the March 2014 Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup (SAW) meeting
there was a discussion about the amount of money spent on
maintenance during the 2014 season. There was a suggestion
that a groomer driver workshop for groomer drivers should be held.
SAW member Bill Lucas volunteered to contact the Northwest Michigan
Recreation Snowmobile Councill to see if they would be willing to host
such an event. A date and location was set for Oct. 18 at the Benzie
Snowbirds Clubhouse in Keleva.
The Groomer Workshop Event
In the clubhouse the general theme of the meeting was to reduce
the high maintenance costs in the program. The procedure of the day
would be a discussion of the items for maintenance and then move to the
equipment for a hands-on discussion.
Bill Voelker was introduced, and talk turned to the many items that
would help reduce those costs. He introduced Shawn Marcus and Mark
Ingersoll as leaders in the groomer equipment industry, who had lots
of knowledge on how preventative maintenance could and should be
performed. There was a lengthy discussion about fluid levels, paying
attention to computer codes in the vehicle display, being sure not
to miss any grease points, and how important tools like a camera to
watch the drag are. If everyone pays attention, these items can and will
reduce maintenance costs on the equipment.
The group then moved to the tractor bay where a 2015 John Deere
tractor was looked at and discussed as the clean air changes were very
apparent. High heat in the exhaust tube to burn off bad particles was
a topic. That tube should not be turned toward the cab, to prevent
damage from trees, as it would MELT the plastic cab.
Greasing the necessary fittings at the best time for the grease to
do the correct job was a topic that ran the gamut. Warm grease and
bearings are best for the unit. For units stored outside, carrying the
gun in the cab to warm the grease and using it upon return works best.
Using the blade or bucket to lift the weight off the front axle will allow
the grease to flow where it needs to go. Checking hoses and cylinders
for leaks and bad spots before you start your groom can save you from
having a breakdown out in the middle of nowhere at 2 am.
The theme then became “fix it before it breaks saves time and money.” A
proposal was then made to establish a check list for each driver to go over
as he or she completes the start process on each groom. It would be stored
in a notebook in the Grant Sponsors file and will insure the program that
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the breakdown is the fault of the equipment and not the fault of the driver.
These records will only be reviewed if needed, and are for the protection of
the grant sponsor.
Pre-Trip Inspection:
The Cadillac Winter Promotions (CWP) groomer inspection form that was
created includes a pre- and post- trip inspection list. Groomers must report
on the following items both before and after they hit the trails: fuel, oil,
hydraulic oil, hydraulic lines tracks, lights, blade, lug nuts, drag lights, drag
blades, drag hoses, drag bars, drag tires, chainsaw, hitch, and tire chains.
The form also includes an area where the groomer must report on each
section of trail including the number of passes made on that section and
remarks on that particular area of trail. When grooming is complete the
groomer must call and report completion to their local Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) office.
Voelkers John Deere in Lake City generously donated a new Stihl chain
saw that was awarded to Bill Roush of the Benzie Snowbirds.
A Look at Some Snowmobile Program Facts
The $1.1 million dollars spent last year for maintenance would be
enough to purchase an additional three to four new groomers. That
does not count the many dollars spent by Grant Sponsors on their
own.
The snowmobile program is short on money because of the lack of
trail permit sales. We have 6,500 miles of trail in Michigan, 3,406 miles
in the U.P. and 3,410 miles in the Lower Peninsula. There are 68 Grant
Sponsors that groom these trails. These sponsors have 180 grooming
units to keep in running condition.
Current income from trail permits, allow the purchase of only six to
10 groomer units per year. That means equipment needs to last 15 to
20 years before it can be replaced.
The current permit fee was set to provide funding of 200,000
permits sold each season.
Consider this: $43.47 of every permit sold goes into the snowmobile
trail improvement fund. If 200,000 trail permits were sold, $8.7 million
to run the program would be generated. In reality in 2012 only 124,287
permits were sold. At $43.47, this amounts to $5.4 million.
In the 2013 only 136,033 permits were sold. At $43.47 per permit,
$5.9 million was raised to fund the snowmobile program.
In 2014 only 145,958 permits were sold. At $43.47 per permit, $6.3
million was raised for the snowmobile program.
Our 2012 and 2013 seasons were short seasons, and the snowmobile
program survived.
Our 2014 season was a really good snowmobile season, and more
grooming was done. All of the snowmobile program income was spent.
This season the program budget is set at expenditures (costs) of
$12 million. Proposed revenue (income) from trail permit sales stands at $8
million, so $4 million must be carried over to balance the program budget.
The new equipment purchased this year was provided from that $4
million -- $2.2 million for new equipment and $1.8 million carried over for
next year.
Brushing and signing costs are nearly $1 million, so no extra bridge
repair or trail maintenance dollars will be available. If we have a long, hard
winter like we had in 2014, there will be no money for equipment next
year -- unless more revenue is obtained.
Increased trail permit sales are necessary to continue our grooming
program as it stands today. Everyone needs to work hard to spread the
word that trail permits are the way trail grooming is funded and sales are
required to keep smooth trails. 
“Give this application to a friend”
Please Mail To:
MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
4543 S. Division Ave
Wyoming, MI 49548
This is my application
for membership in the
Join the MSA Today!
PLEASE CHECK THE CORRECT DUES AMOUNT:
MSA Life Membership Reinstated:
Must provide proof of age.
o SINGLE/ FAMILY - $25*/ 1 yr. o CLUB - $25*/ 1 yr. o COMMERCIAL - $50*/1 yr.
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190 E SANILAC RD.
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3712 AIRLINE RD
MUSKEGON, MI
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3137 US 23 S
ALPENA, MI
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6398 M 33 HWY
CHEBOYGAN, MI
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4181 DIX HWY
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4741 E PICKARD ST
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INCORPORATED
3107 S HIGHWAY M-129
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI
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3538 29TH ST SE
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5270 PAW PAW LAKE RD
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9555 WOODLANE DR
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11995 N MAPLE ISLAND RD
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HOUGHTON LAKE, MI
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562 S STRAITS HWY
INDIAN RIVER, MI
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4090 AUBURN RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317
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2229 US HIGHWAY 131 N
KALKASKA, MI 49646
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4566 S GREENVILLE RD
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215 MAIN ST
EAST JORDAN, MI
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10964 90TH AVE
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9051 BAY CITY FORESTVILLE
FAIRGROVE, MI
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M & M MOTOR MALL INC
3829 LAKE ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
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M & M POWERSPORTS INC
90 NAVY ST
HANCOCK, MI 49930
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1355 US HIGHWAY 41 WEST
ISHPEMING, MI
MEYERENTERPRISE.COM
PAT’S AUTO & SPORTS CENTER
10612 HWY M-38
GREENLAND, MI
PATSAUTOANDSPORTSCENTER.COM
PEACOCK LIMITED OF
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276 S M37
BALDWIN, MI
PEACOCKLTD.COM
SPEED NATION POWERSPORTS, INC.
56605 PONTIAC TRL
NEW HUDSON, MI
GOSPEEDNATION.COM
STEVENS’ YAMAHA SALES
3638 S HURON RD
BAY CITY, MI
STEVENSCYCLE.COM
U.S. 27 MOTORSPORTS &
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5301 N US HIGHWAY 27
SAINT JOHNS, MI
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13035 NEW HOLLAND ST
HOLLAND, MI
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1 MAIN STREET
CURTIS, MI
WATSONSMARINA.COM
WOODY’S CYCLE
1690 N US 23
EAST TAWAS, MI
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