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Slack years are over With the hot days of summer now just a memory, a lot of people all across Canada are eagerly waiting for that first solid snowfall and the chance to enjoy a winter sport that is on the rebound in popularity. The sport is snowmobiling and there are several reasons why it's now on the up-swing after a few years in the early 80's when its overall popularity waned. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 29, 1987 -- 29 either, said Floyd Asselstine in an interview with the Star last week. Floyd, along with his wife Ruth, operates Asselstine Yamaha, one of the largest snowmobile dealerships in this part of Ontario. Over the weekend, he was very busy with the annual Open House at Asselstine Country, located just south of Blackstock on Durham Rd. 57, as a lot of people stopped in to have a look at the new models and all the accessories that go with this Floyd told the Star the sport is en- joying a resurgence, partly because of the booming economy, but also because snowmobilers themselves a One factor is that the so-called 5 "baby boomers' have discovered snowmobiling as a fun form of sport. | winter recreation that can be en- 3 joyed by all members of the fami- 4 ly. And the fact that the economy 3 has turned around isn't hurting, i " | Ruth Asselstine displays snowmobile jacket and helmet. The accessories to this popular sport come in all styses and price ranges. MONDAY ing Pp Yamaha dealer Floyd Asselstine with the 231: ; Susan Duncan 213; Marg White latest snowmobile model to hit the market, a scal- | NIGHT LADIES BOWLING ! Sept. 14, 1987 Team Standings: Brunswick 6; Nike 5; Adidas 4; Reebok 3; Nor- thstar 2; Puma 1. Singles over 200: Carol Jackson i Hoero ' LLBO HOME OF THE BIG ROCK FRIENDLY SERVICE, DAILY SPECIALS BANQUET FACILITIES AVAILABLE 207; Marg Postill 203. Triples over 500: Carol Jackson 574; Marg White 560; Susan Duncan 549; Sylvia Carter 537; Susan Cosburn 512; Edna Langford 508. STEAK, SEAFOOD AND HOMEMADE DESSERTS ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd - starts at 9 PM "MYSTICAL MOMENTS" featuring the Comedy Magic of DAVID MYSTIC $5.00 Admission -- Adults Only SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd "SHOT GUN" $4.00 Admission SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th "FAMILY SHOW" with DAVID MYSTIC Ticket Price includes Dinner Dinner at 6:00 PM Adults $12.00; Children $8.00 -- COMING NEXT WEEK -- Oct. 10 ....ccccceevuuneeeee... "SYNDICATE" Oct. 16 & 17 ... "MERCY BROTHERS" Oct. 23 ............. "GOOD BROTHERS" LINDSAY [EL | Call (705) 328-1336 for full information. ed down machine called a Snoscoot. It weighs just 220 pounds, has an 80cc motor and retails Snowmobiling makes a big comeback in 87 are much better organized than they were a decade ago. Clubs have been formed and a system of trails across Ontario has greatly helped to alleviate the conflicts between snowmobilers and land-owners. "The image of the sport and the public acceptance has improved," he said. Also improved are the design and manufacture of the snowmobiles themselves. The machines these days are much more reliable, easier to start, more comfortable to drive, and re- quire less maintenance than they did a few years ago. (From page 31) at about $1600. Floyd told the Star last week snowmobiling appears to be making a big come- back in popularity after a few slack years in the early 1980's. (See story for details). CONGRATULATIONS Ernie Whitt, g»Lou Thornton and all the 'TORONTO BLUE JAYS on your victories over the Detroit Tigers! Continue to eat'em up! will Does It Better! CHEVROLET OLDIMOBILE LTD VDER Tani PO ¥) f me TF ) Trontpmar 427 6903 ES p( ou ro) 1308 Eb aon LOB es | Gidmobte 985 8401 Ei ane et Dt tT ME EE yy ofl to