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Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, September 13, 1994 --31 <a Snowmobiling means big business in Ont. Organized snowmobiling in Ontario is coming off a multi- million dollar, record setting winter (93/94) that confirms the sport is the fastest growing winter recreation activity and economic generator. According to figures released recently by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) the 1993/94 season showed big increases in all areas of operation. "Ontario snowmobiling continues on its astounding roll through, reaching ever higher levels with each successive season," said OFSC president Don Lumley. "Our overall numbers show growth in the 15-20 per cent range during each of the last three years with no sign of levelling off. 1 would be surprised if there are even a handful of businesses or activities anywhere in the country that have been this progressive through recession years." Under the OFSC's user pay trail program, permit sales soared 20 per cent this past winter top over 90,000. With each permit translating into about 1.8 users, the OFSC now represents 162,000. family snowmobilers in 285 community clubs throughout the province. "Snowmobile manufacturers and after-market suppliers are reporting very strong sales increases last winter and we are seeing more and more families, couples retirees and snowmobiles tourists than ever before," said OSFC marketing manager John Blaicher. A University of Waterloo study estimates that OFSC members generated over $45- million in snowmobile-related economic impact for the provincial Two men charged Two Toronto men are facing charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement and sexual assault after an incident involving a 15 year old girl last week in Bowmanville. Police say the girl was walking on Highway 2 near Maplegrove Road at noon on September 7 when she saw two men who appeared to be working on a grey Volkswagen van on the side of the highway. As she walked by, she was dragged into the van, then driven to an area of Old Scugog Road, just south of Taunton Rd., sexually assaulted and forced to lie face down in the ditch beside the road. A Durham Region detective had seen the van parked suspiciously on Highway 2 and followed it north on Old Scugog Rd. After the van ran a red light at Taunton Rd., Detective Otter followed it and eventually pulleds it over on Durham Rd. 57. The 15-year victim made her way to a nearby residence where police were called. Det. Otter heard the call on his radio of the sexual assault complaint and arrested the two men. Robert Gratton, 20 of Toronto has been charged, along with Gibral Beck, 21, of Toronto. He is also charged with obstructing police and is currently on parole for sexual assault convictions economy this past season alone. This is a very respectable 36 per cent of the $.125 billion generated by snowmobiling across Canada. "For tourism operators and local business, this kind of spending in the winter months can mean the difference between success and failure by offering the chance to build a lucrative second season that for many already rivals their peak summer revenues," said Blaicher. Meanwhile, the OFSC's core business of operating snowmobile trials generated significant jobs and economic growth in snowbelt communities. Clubs spent about $6 million frbm trail permit revenues for maintenance and grooming. Phase Two of the SNO-TRAC partnership between the province and OFSC put more than $8 million in additional funds into trail development last winter, which resulted in the creation of over 8,800 person week of employment. In the midst of all this growth, OFSC clubs continue to hold _ their pre-eminent rank as North American snowmobiling's largest annual charitable contributer with cash donations of $616,000, most of which went to Easter Seals, the OSFC's charity of _chofte. "The bottom" line is that organized snowmobiling in Ontario is demonstrating its ability to be a safe family activity and an important player in the province's winter economy," said Lumley. "This is a valuable, viable sport that will continue to grow and offer new recreation opportunities for all Ontarians for years to come." : As a non-profit organization, the OFSC operates the world's Chevrolet ® Oldsmobile - '94 GEO METRO 4 dr, auto, AM/FM cassette Only 2,000 km $9,500. ~~ '91 CHEV BERETTA GT V6, auto, air, cass., pw, pl, cruise, tilt, factory sunroof Only 49,000 km. $12,995. 4dr, 3.1 '94 CHEV ASTRO VAN EXTENDED, 8 passenger, 4.3 auto, air, deep tint. $18,895. 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