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Port Perry Star (1907-), 11 Dec 1969, p. 9

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Operate Snowmobiles With Caution Continued your Owner's Manual care- fully. Learn as much as poss- ible concerning the mechan- ical operation of your snow- mobile: A knowledge of some minor repairs and adjustments is+a practical necessity: when on extended safaris 'and® a convenience at any time. A snowmobile is. not 3 magic carpet, it is a mechan- ical means of transportation designed to travel over snow and "ice 'covered areas within the limits of its ability. Lear ne snomobi itemen nt lass! puts Tout ing into the excl Ve options up t i gine Tot pol olyurethane t ing iridescen ack! Blase NG: racing -modifie at, for Competition. % .. The star performer 1 lets you down PHONE 985-2581 PLUMBING -- ig Lg -- SALES Snowmobiles and Accessories and respect these limitations. Recognize your own limit- ations as a driver. Start caut- iously and increase your snow- mobiling activities as exper- ience and knowledge are acquired, - HAZARDS Certain conditions can make snowmobiling difficult and even hazardous. Rough. terrain and uneven snow surfaces can result in overturned machines and spills if ff Steavelled at too great a -- HEATING | The PROVEN snomobile that never tets you down ART PETROZZI speed. , Mild weather withresultant wet snow and slush creates the worst conditions for snow- mobile operations. Below freezing temperatures are nec- essary for the best snowmobil- ing. Ice-travel is the most hazar- dous of all snowmobile oper- ations. Most snowmobile fatal- ities have been drownings as a result of machines break- ing through thin or rotten ice. Snowmobiles should never travel on frozen lakes]: or.rivers without an intimate knowledge of -ice conditions and water currents. The latter is of utmost importance, as currents can cut away 'the underside of an ice surface, making it unsafe at that part- icular spot. A check made even a few feet away from this area could show ice of a safe thickness. The shore- line of a lake is often "the currents created by contribut- ary streams and rivers. It is advisable to use the "buddy system", two mach- ines or more, when travelling any distance away from snow ploughed roads or patrolled trails. Do not attempt distant out an experienced person in cross at right angles using extreme caution. When travelling in wooded areas slow down and watch for snow-covered stumps and fallen trees which could be a hazard. PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Dec. 111969 = . past hazardous because of || safaris into remote areas; with- the group. oo Avoid public thorough- fares. and when necessary ANNUAL MEETING Ontario County Soil & Crop Improvement Association in the Legion Hall, Uxbridge Tuasday, December 16, 1969 (at 10:30 a.m.) SPEAKERS Protessor Tom Lane, Dept. of 'Soil Science, University of Guelph Mr. Harvey Wright, Regional Soils and Crops Specialist, Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, Lindsay Reports will be given on the various field crop demon- strations carried out during the year. Free Lunch at Noon H.L. Fair, Secretary-Treasurer Everybody Welcome Bill Batty, President Ashbur The monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held. at the home of Mrs. Fred Daw on Wed., Dec. 3rd at 8:15 p.m. with the President Mrs. Ed- gar Heron presiding. Following the worship ser- vice reports from the secre- taries of the four depart- ments 'of our society as well as the secertary and treasur- er's réport showed a most profitable year. Mrs. Douglas Ashton was in 'charge of the. study and gave an impressive Christ- mas message, The following. officers for 1970 were installed by Rev. W. Black. President--Mrs. Edgar Heron Vice-President--Mrs. Douglas Ashton Secretary--Mrs. Lindsay Death Assistant Sec'y--Mrs. Fred Daw ; Treas.--Mrs. H. Ashton Pianist--Mrs. N. J. Anderson n News Home Helpers sec'y--Mrs. H. Schnabel Glad Tidings sec"y--Mrs. F. Lynde Supply sec'y--Mrs. W. : Gardner Friendship and Service sec'y --Mrs. H. Doble C.G.I.T. leader--Mrs. W. Graham Explorer leader--Mrs. . Gerald Emm C.0.C. leader--Mrs. Gerald Middleton The meeting closed with prayer by the president. Visitors at the Edgar Her- on home during the week in- cluded: Mrs. M. Sparks, of Guelph; Mrs. Robt. Cromie of Toronto; Mrs. A. Reynolds of Whitby; Mr. and Mrs. Drew Leaper, of Malton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McAndless and fa- | mily, of Don Mills. Mrs. J. Burroughes, of Highland Grove; visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lynde last week. . Family Size Bottles Of Pepsi-7-Up- Orange and Ginger Ale Mix or F Plus Tax Match 2 and Peel Hardware and Variety OPEN 7 DAYS UNTIL 9:00 P.M. Snowmobiling has many winter the "Canadian way of life" for 'On sports enthu- The new winter craze blown it up. the become other 'blown" engine has not just quently becomes "crossed up" or "hung out" or generally "lunched." And there are al ways those times when he wins. erat A "wipe out" is to be avoid- ed at all costs, and to "cool it" has nothing to do with shiver- ing on the sidelines. Playing it §§ cool is the only way to <0 o. the snow, in or out, of a v To "get out of the hot Cia a snowmobile race means « that, you've managed to get oi: thewstarting line, and does not . hand, . a Winter fun is yours with a S00 Super Sport Twin Blaze your own trails to winter excitement. Dig in with crackproof, streetchproof poly track. Take the tough knocks with forged steel ski spindles. Take every turn in stride with the lowest center of gravity going. Stay on the move with Massey- Ferguson service network all through-out snow counyyy, Take a free ride today. 3008S. MORROW Farm Equipment Ltd, Test the 28 hp Ski Whiz 500 SST or one of its hot. 11 "I-running- matesr the 2 hp: 350 SS « or the 18.5 hp Rl siasts. The sport has acquired such "popularity that even ar- dent skiers have given up the odd ski weekend to ride a snowmobile, 'Snowmobile races are be- coming annual events in both Canada and the United States, and it is with this thought in mind, that it was felt the lan- guage of snowmobile racing should be introduced. Like so many other sports, snowmobile racing has a chatter of its own. For example, -to "break out" has nothing to do with acne. This simply means that you've made your move, and left the rest of the "turtles" behind. Similarily, the "pack" does not refer to a deck of cards, the Rat Patrol, or something that one would carry on his back. In the jargon of snowmo- "biling, "it's-thHe bad "guys in fuzzy caps, and they are better left behind. If you become "crossed up" - you have. just negotiated a deli- 'cate sideways slide and are zooming out of control in a spin. There 'is even' something in Shan Bile talk for the gour- met, lunch" an. engine means To ve burned it out, or exploded. It has been souped up by boring the cylinders to a larger size than delivered by the factory. "Tuning the exhaust" is not a musical exercise. A tuned exhaust is a special exhaust system that has been designed to improve engine perform- ance. And a "megaphone" has nothing to do with loud speak- ers. It is a special type of tuned exhaust, and can be mighty noisy at times. To "stuff the crank case" suggests only that the lower part of the two-cycle engine has been modified to increase compression, When a driver "tweaks the carburetor" it may not cuddle or coo. There is a chance that the machine will run: better, however, because the fuel mix- ture has been thinned: out, or "leaned." - "Hanging it out" has to do with letting the back end of your "machine drift around a' curve, "Hanging it explanation. A "charger" will not accept your credit. He will, however, drive hard to win, and fre- up" needs no imply that you have anything special up your sleeve. "FASHIONS: Snowmobile outfits are designed quite dif- ferently from ski togs, but they have to be. There isn't much weight difference, but the snowmobile set must take into considera- tion the fact that snowmobile riders move around a lot more than skiers. Skiers remain' in mostly a rigid position. The snowmobile outfit is less form- fitting. The true snowmobile suit is also equipped with extra pad. ding at the knees (many peo- ple kneel while driving) and will probably have such added: conveniences as a two-way zip- per and, perhaps, an extra pocket or two. Also, the outfits wil likely be made of a lightweight, wind- proof and waterproof fabric with a warm inner 'lining and tight-fitting cuffs, hood, mask and other protective features. Well, that's it. Have fun, and as we winter sports huffs say: "Sce ya on the slopes." Toronto. Telegram Syndicate i

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