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		<title><![CDATA[H2Oregon - Oregon Snowmobile Discussion Forum - All Forums]]></title>
		<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:40:57 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[1st Annual Outdoor Clubs Blood Drive]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=324</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:37:45 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Anyone in Jackson and Josephine counties are encouraged to participate.<br />
<br />
Email me for more information!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone in Jackson and Josephine counties are encouraged to participate.<br />
<br />
Email me for more information!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snowmobiling Canada]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=323</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:57:04 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA["Hey everyone, great web site, good topics.  I invite all snowmobilers who like riding in Canada to visit our site, zenwaiter.com We have good snowmobile stories, snowmobile related news articles, and a great place to post your snowmobile photos on our photo albums. We also have a snowmobile radio podcast every week with interesting guests. Sorry for spamming your board :) Just wanted to invite you all.  To make up for it, we are placing a link for you on our popular snowmobile links page.  See you soon!"]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA["Hey everyone, great web site, good topics.  I invite all snowmobilers who like riding in Canada to visit our site, zenwaiter.com We have good snowmobile stories, snowmobile related news articles, and a great place to post your snowmobile photos on our photo albums. We also have a snowmobile radio podcast every week with interesting guests. Sorry for spamming your board :) Just wanted to invite you all.  To make up for it, we are placing a link for you on our popular snowmobile links page.  See you soon!"]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where's the snow!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=322</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:20:07 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Holy Moly, it was 113 degrees yesterday and probably just as hot today.  WHERE'S THE SNOW!!!!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Holy Moly, it was 113 degrees yesterday and probably just as hot today.  WHERE'S THE SNOW!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Main Salmon River]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=321</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:49:54 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Main Salmon "River of no return" they say, well I returned to it this year and enjoy it very much. We were on the river for 6 days and had lots of splashes to enjoy. This year we had no fires to go other the fires we had at night. We had 6 people in our group and we ate very well, even had steak and Lobster one night. Didn't get to see much for wildlife other than one deer and a couple of marmots, but of course lots of ducks. We stopped at the Buckskin Bill's musuem and checked it out and had some ice cream while Aaron had to have his toe nails painted like a rainbow, goofy guy! We couldn't have asked for better weather than what we had! We also stopped at the MacKay Bar and got ice for the coolers and more ice cream to enjoy. <br />
The pictures pretty much tell ya, Enjoy.<br />
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Main Salmon "River of no return" they say, well I returned to it this year and enjoy it very much. We were on the river for 6 days and had lots of splashes to enjoy. This year we had no fires to go other the fires we had at night. We had 6 people in our group and we ate very well, even had steak and Lobster one night. Didn't get to see much for wildlife other than one deer and a couple of marmots, but of course lots of ducks. We stopped at the Buckskin Bill's musuem and checked it out and had some ice cream while Aaron had to have his toe nails painted like a rainbow, goofy guy! We couldn't have asked for better weather than what we had! We also stopped at the MacKay Bar and got ice for the coolers and more ice cream to enjoy. <br />
The pictures pretty much tell ya, Enjoy.<br />
]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kapka Butte / Dutchman UPDATE]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=320</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:10:09 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This will be the first of many letters to help keep everyone informed about issues we are working on behind the seines. Your help will be imperative to keep our area open to all users.<br />
<br />
Regarding all the recent developments surrounding the proposed Kapka Butte Sno-Park, the Moon Country Board of Directors wishes to thank all those who have gotten involved to pursue this development in a way that will best suit ALL of the recreationalists using the forest today.<br />
<br />
Staying abreast of the processes involved with forest use issues has become almost a full time job.  Moon Country has established a committee solely for the purpose of staying on top of legal issues involving all motorized areas around Mount Bachelor. The chairman for this committee will be looking for a few people who would be willing to help out with day to day issues and be a part of this information exchange team.  Club and non-club people are welcome.<br />
<br />
The building of Kapka Butte Sno-park has many ramifications that will affect a large portion of the winter recreationalists in the Central Oregon area. One of the largest entities affected is Elk Lake Lodge.  The proposal, as it stands right now, would lead to the closing of the Dutchman Sno-park to snowmobile parking with possible loss of accessibility to the high country and Century Drive leading to Elk Lake Lodge.  This would be devastating to this business.  The loss of parking at Dutchman Sno-Park would prohibit early and late season riding reducing riding season by 2 or 3 months on average snow fall years.<br />
<br />
The Moon country Board of Directors has voted to support the building of Kapka Butte Sno-Park AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT ALTER THE CURRENT YEAR ROUND PARKING AVAILABILITY AT DUTCHMAN SNO-PARK AND ALL AREAS ACCESSING THE HIGH COUNTRY ARE LEFT OPEN FOR MOTORIZED USE.  Any proposals reducing motorized accessibility from Dutchman Sno-Park and surrounding areas will not be supported. This area is open to all modes of recreation and has operated like this for years.  It must remain unchanged.  <br />
<br />
A deep appreciation goes out to all who have become involved supporting keeping open access to our present motorized areas.  The opposition is as determined to close off areas to all users and others as we are committed to keep it open.  We must be diligent on "our watch" to see they don't gain any more area closures in the public forest.  The Forest Service is delaying putting out the EA (Environmental Assessment) until Spring or Summer of '09 if my information is correct. It was originally scheduled for release presently but is now being reconsidered until next year.  Standard procedure for EA's is after it is released by the Forest Service, there is a 30-day comment period were the public is asked for comment on the proposed piece.  This is a very important time to let the Forest Service know what you think of the EA proposal, positive and negative with comment for improvements.  After the 30 day, there is a 45-day time period for the Forest Service to assess all the comments to come up with a comprehensive plan.  So serious attention needs to be paid so when the EA is forthcoming, everyone will be on board with his or her letters and comments.  We will keep you posted. <br />
<br />
Until the EA is published it is still essential for all recreational enthusiasts to submit comments to the Forest Service, local, county and state/federal officials, the tourist industry supporting the continued "Multi-Use" scenario of this area.  The "Anti-Access" groups will be doing the same so there MUST be an onslaught of support to counter any of the claims for no access they make.<br />
<br />
Feel free to contact any Board Member for information.<br />
<br />
The Moon Country Sno-Mobilers Board of Directors<br />
<br />
<br />
Larry Riser, President<br />
Russell Reid, Vice-President<br />
Susie Fagen-Wirges, Secretary<br />
Barbara Bosy, Treasurer<br />
Chuck Tolboe, Member at Large<br />
Toby Garus, Member at Large<br />
Dave Lynn, Member at Large<br />
Jan Pittman, Member at Large<br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Forest Service<br />
Marv Lang<br />
melang@fs.fed.us<br />
<br />
 <br />
Senator Wyden's Office<br />
Website   -  http://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact <br />
<br />
 <br />
Senator Gordon Smith<br />
Website - http://gsmith.senate.gov/public/index.cf...ntact.Home <br />
<br />
 <br />
Congressman Greg Walden<br />
Website - http://walden.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAc...tGreg.Home <br />
<br />
<br />
Representative Chuck Burley District 54 - Deschutes Forest Province Advisory Committee Member<br />
<br />
Website - http://www.leg.state.or.us/burley/<br />
<br />
 <br />
SAWS http://www.snowmobile-alliance.org/<br />
<br />
 <br />
REMEMBER WHEN YOU VOTE THIS NOVEMBER........ TO CAST YOUR BALLOT FOR PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT OPEN ACCESS TO THE FOREST FOR EVERYBODY.   <br />
<br />
 <br />
It would be appreciated if any letters sent could be blind copied to Larry Riser at  lriser5000@cs.com  He will keep hard copies on file for future reference.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have anyone you would like added to this list please let us know and we will take care of it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This will be the first of many letters to help keep everyone informed about issues we are working on behind the seines. Your help will be imperative to keep our area open to all users.<br />
<br />
Regarding all the recent developments surrounding the proposed Kapka Butte Sno-Park, the Moon Country Board of Directors wishes to thank all those who have gotten involved to pursue this development in a way that will best suit ALL of the recreationalists using the forest today.<br />
<br />
Staying abreast of the processes involved with forest use issues has become almost a full time job.  Moon Country has established a committee solely for the purpose of staying on top of legal issues involving all motorized areas around Mount Bachelor. The chairman for this committee will be looking for a few people who would be willing to help out with day to day issues and be a part of this information exchange team.  Club and non-club people are welcome.<br />
<br />
The building of Kapka Butte Sno-park has many ramifications that will affect a large portion of the winter recreationalists in the Central Oregon area. One of the largest entities affected is Elk Lake Lodge.  The proposal, as it stands right now, would lead to the closing of the Dutchman Sno-park to snowmobile parking with possible loss of accessibility to the high country and Century Drive leading to Elk Lake Lodge.  This would be devastating to this business.  The loss of parking at Dutchman Sno-Park would prohibit early and late season riding reducing riding season by 2 or 3 months on average snow fall years.<br />
<br />
The Moon country Board of Directors has voted to support the building of Kapka Butte Sno-Park AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT ALTER THE CURRENT YEAR ROUND PARKING AVAILABILITY AT DUTCHMAN SNO-PARK AND ALL AREAS ACCESSING THE HIGH COUNTRY ARE LEFT OPEN FOR MOTORIZED USE.  Any proposals reducing motorized accessibility from Dutchman Sno-Park and surrounding areas will not be supported. This area is open to all modes of recreation and has operated like this for years.  It must remain unchanged.  <br />
<br />
A deep appreciation goes out to all who have become involved supporting keeping open access to our present motorized areas.  The opposition is as determined to close off areas to all users and others as we are committed to keep it open.  We must be diligent on "our watch" to see they don't gain any more area closures in the public forest.  The Forest Service is delaying putting out the EA (Environmental Assessment) until Spring or Summer of '09 if my information is correct. It was originally scheduled for release presently but is now being reconsidered until next year.  Standard procedure for EA's is after it is released by the Forest Service, there is a 30-day comment period were the public is asked for comment on the proposed piece.  This is a very important time to let the Forest Service know what you think of the EA proposal, positive and negative with comment for improvements.  After the 30 day, there is a 45-day time period for the Forest Service to assess all the comments to come up with a comprehensive plan.  So serious attention needs to be paid so when the EA is forthcoming, everyone will be on board with his or her letters and comments.  We will keep you posted. <br />
<br />
Until the EA is published it is still essential for all recreational enthusiasts to submit comments to the Forest Service, local, county and state/federal officials, the tourist industry supporting the continued "Multi-Use" scenario of this area.  The "Anti-Access" groups will be doing the same so there MUST be an onslaught of support to counter any of the claims for no access they make.<br />
<br />
Feel free to contact any Board Member for information.<br />
<br />
The Moon Country Sno-Mobilers Board of Directors<br />
<br />
<br />
Larry Riser, President<br />
Russell Reid, Vice-President<br />
Susie Fagen-Wirges, Secretary<br />
Barbara Bosy, Treasurer<br />
Chuck Tolboe, Member at Large<br />
Toby Garus, Member at Large<br />
Dave Lynn, Member at Large<br />
Jan Pittman, Member at Large<br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Forest Service<br />
Marv Lang<br />
melang@fs.fed.us<br />
<br />
 <br />
Senator Wyden's Office<br />
Website   -  http://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact <br />
<br />
 <br />
Senator Gordon Smith<br />
Website - http://gsmith.senate.gov/public/index.cf...ntact.Home <br />
<br />
 <br />
Congressman Greg Walden<br />
Website - http://walden.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAc...tGreg.Home <br />
<br />
<br />
Representative Chuck Burley District 54 - Deschutes Forest Province Advisory Committee Member<br />
<br />
Website - http://www.leg.state.or.us/burley/<br />
<br />
 <br />
SAWS http://www.snowmobile-alliance.org/<br />
<br />
 <br />
REMEMBER WHEN YOU VOTE THIS NOVEMBER........ TO CAST YOUR BALLOT FOR PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT OPEN ACCESS TO THE FOREST FOR EVERYBODY.   <br />
<br />
 <br />
It would be appreciated if any letters sent could be blind copied to Larry Riser at  lriser5000@cs.com  He will keep hard copies on file for future reference.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have anyone you would like added to this list please let us know and we will take care of it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thank You]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=319</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:34:38 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This is what it takes.  Thanks again for all your support.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is what it takes.  Thanks again for all your support.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[DUTCHMAN SNOW PARK]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=318</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:55:45 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[DUTCHMAN SNOW PARK IS SLATED TO BE CONVERTED TO NON MOTORIZED USE <br />
THIS YEAR.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THIS.<br />
Please forward to everyone you know!<br />
 <br />
As we speak a proposal for a new snow park (Kapka Butte) is in the works.  OSSA and Moon Country Snowmobile Club Presidents have been working on this since 2004.  The only draw back to this project is that it includes the Loss of Dutchman Snow Park for all motorized use. This will stop all early and late season riding in the Mount Bachelor area. Also consider the impact to Elk Lake Resort and all the other businesses that support Off Highway Motorized Vehicles. (Gas, Parts, Restaurants, Motels) just to name a few. <br />
 <br />
The environmental people (Wild Wilderness and the Sierra Club just to name two)  are working very hard to close down the entire forest to motorized vehicles.  They are after 100% of Tumalo Mountain as we speak.  If they get Dutchman Snow Park then Tumalo Mountain is just a simple set away.  We have given them half of Tumalo Mountain, the Sledding area at Wanoga Snow Park, and divided up Dutchman Flats into little roads to avoid as many conflicts as possible. <br />
 <br />
According to the wilderness people: Definition: (Conflict) A conflict is any sound, site or even just seeing the tracks of someone or something that is not using the same mode of transportation as you are.  When reviewing documents you will see hundreds of complaints filed using the term "Conflict"  These people do not have a problem writing false reports or producing adjusted photos or what ever it takes to accomplish their goals.  They are greedy people who never learned how to share.<br />
 <br />
As Winter Users of the forest we have given in every year to some concession to try to satisfy these extremist groups.  There is no satisfying these people.  They want it all their way and believe they are the only ones who should be allowed into the forest until one of them gets hurt or lost.  If you look at the Snow Parks, all the Snowmobile parks are Mixed Use parks.  We welcome cross country skiers, snow shoers, dogs and dog sleds, hikers, sleders, and even environmental extremists.  Now if you look at the other snow parks they are NON MOTORIZED very specific use parks.  We Share they don't.<br />
 <br />
We all have to write emails to Marv Lang with the Forest Service and to Senator Wyden's Office and let the know we will not stand for the loss of Dutchman Snow Park.  Please contact anyone you know who uses the forest (Public Lands) and get them involved.  If you have never gotten involved before now is the time to start.  Once Dutchman is gone Bend will become just another second rate riding and recreation area for the people who put the least money back into the community.<br />
 <br />
Please Get Involved today and be part of the solution.<br />
 <br />
Forest Service Contact (approved by Marv Lang)<br />
Marv Lang<br />
melang@fs.fed.us<br />
 <br />
Senator Wyden's Office (web site contact form) Don't forget to remind Wyden you are a "VOTER"<br />
http://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact<br />
<br />
<br />
Sites to check out:<br />
http://www.snowest.com/news/display.cfm?ID=1805<br />
<br />
Kapka MAP<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/KapkaButte_snopark_11x17.pdf<br />
 <br />
 <br />
2006 Scoping Letter<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/scoping%20letter%20snoparkandtrail.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/index.shtml]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[DUTCHMAN SNOW PARK IS SLATED TO BE CONVERTED TO NON MOTORIZED USE <br />
THIS YEAR.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THIS.<br />
Please forward to everyone you know!<br />
 <br />
As we speak a proposal for a new snow park (Kapka Butte) is in the works.  OSSA and Moon Country Snowmobile Club Presidents have been working on this since 2004.  The only draw back to this project is that it includes the Loss of Dutchman Snow Park for all motorized use. This will stop all early and late season riding in the Mount Bachelor area. Also consider the impact to Elk Lake Resort and all the other businesses that support Off Highway Motorized Vehicles. (Gas, Parts, Restaurants, Motels) just to name a few. <br />
 <br />
The environmental people (Wild Wilderness and the Sierra Club just to name two)  are working very hard to close down the entire forest to motorized vehicles.  They are after 100% of Tumalo Mountain as we speak.  If they get Dutchman Snow Park then Tumalo Mountain is just a simple set away.  We have given them half of Tumalo Mountain, the Sledding area at Wanoga Snow Park, and divided up Dutchman Flats into little roads to avoid as many conflicts as possible. <br />
 <br />
According to the wilderness people: Definition: (Conflict) A conflict is any sound, site or even just seeing the tracks of someone or something that is not using the same mode of transportation as you are.  When reviewing documents you will see hundreds of complaints filed using the term "Conflict"  These people do not have a problem writing false reports or producing adjusted photos or what ever it takes to accomplish their goals.  They are greedy people who never learned how to share.<br />
 <br />
As Winter Users of the forest we have given in every year to some concession to try to satisfy these extremist groups.  There is no satisfying these people.  They want it all their way and believe they are the only ones who should be allowed into the forest until one of them gets hurt or lost.  If you look at the Snow Parks, all the Snowmobile parks are Mixed Use parks.  We welcome cross country skiers, snow shoers, dogs and dog sleds, hikers, sleders, and even environmental extremists.  Now if you look at the other snow parks they are NON MOTORIZED very specific use parks.  We Share they don't.<br />
 <br />
We all have to write emails to Marv Lang with the Forest Service and to Senator Wyden's Office and let the know we will not stand for the loss of Dutchman Snow Park.  Please contact anyone you know who uses the forest (Public Lands) and get them involved.  If you have never gotten involved before now is the time to start.  Once Dutchman is gone Bend will become just another second rate riding and recreation area for the people who put the least money back into the community.<br />
 <br />
Please Get Involved today and be part of the solution.<br />
 <br />
Forest Service Contact (approved by Marv Lang)<br />
Marv Lang<br />
melang@fs.fed.us<br />
 <br />
Senator Wyden's Office (web site contact form) Don't forget to remind Wyden you are a "VOTER"<br />
http://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact<br />
<br />
<br />
Sites to check out:<br />
http://www.snowest.com/news/display.cfm?ID=1805<br />
<br />
Kapka MAP<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/KapkaButte_snopark_11x17.pdf<br />
 <br />
 <br />
2006 Scoping Letter<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/scoping%20letter%20snoparkandtrail.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/index.shtml]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[DUTCHMAN SNOW PARK]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=317</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:54:21 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[DUTCHMAN SNOW PARK IS SLATED TO BE CONVERTED TO NON MOTORIZED USE <br />
THIS YEAR.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THIS.<br />
Please forward to everyone you know!<br />
 <br />
As we speak a proposal for a new snow park (Kapka Butte) is in the works.  OSSA and Moon Country Snowmobile Club Presidents have been working on this since 2004.  The only draw back to this project is that it includes the Loss of Dutchman Snow Park for all motorized use. This will stop all early and late season riding in the Mount Bachelor area. Also consider the impact to Elk Lake Resort and all the other businesses that support Off Highway Motorized Vehicles. (Gas, Parts, Restaurants, Motels) just to name a few. <br />
 <br />
The environmental people (Wild Wilderness and the Sierra Club just to name two)  are working very hard to close down the entire forest to motorized vehicles.  They are after 100% of Tumalo Mountain as we speak.  If they get Dutchman Snow Park then Tumalo Mountain is just a simple set away.  We have given them half of Tumalo Mountain, the Sledding area at Wanoga Snow Park, and divided up Dutchman Flats into little roads to avoid as many conflicts as possible. <br />
 <br />
According to the wilderness people: Definition: (Conflict) A conflict is any sound, site or even just seeing the tracks of someone or something that is not using the same mode of transportation as you are.  When reviewing documents you will see hundreds of complaints filed using the term "Conflict"  These people do not have a problem writing false reports or producing adjusted photos or what ever it takes to accomplish their goals.  They are greedy people who never learned how to share.<br />
 <br />
As Winter Users of the forest we have given in every year to some concession to try to satisfy these extremist groups.  There is no satisfying these people.  They want it all their way and believe they are the only ones who should be allowed into the forest until one of them gets hurt or lost.  If you look at the Snow Parks, all the Snowmobile parks are Mixed Use parks.  We welcome cross country skiers, snow shoers, dogs and dog sleds, hikers, sleders, and even environmental extremists.  Now if you look at the other snow parks they are NON MOTORIZED very specific use parks.  We Share they don't.<br />
 <br />
We all have to write emails to Marv Lang with the Forest Service and to Senator Wyden's Office and let the know we will not stand for the loss of Dutchman Snow Park.  Please contact anyone you know who uses the forest (Public Lands) and get them involved.  If you have never gotten involved before now is the time to start.  Once Dutchman is gone Bend will become just another second rate riding and recreation area for the people who put the least money back into the community.<br />
 <br />
Please Get Involved today and be part of the solution.<br />
 <br />
Forest Service Contact (approved by Marv Lang)<br />
Marv Lang<br />
melang@fs.fed.us<br />
 <br />
Senator Wyden's Office (web site contact form) Don't forget to remind Wyden you are a "VOTER"<br />
http://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact<br />
<br />
<br />
Sites to check out:<br />
http://www.snowest.com/news/display.cfm?ID=1805<br />
<br />
Kapka MAP<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/KapkaButte_snopark_11x17.pdf<br />
 <br />
 <br />
2006 Scoping Letter<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/scoping%20letter%20snoparkandtrail.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/index.shtml]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[DUTCHMAN SNOW PARK IS SLATED TO BE CONVERTED TO NON MOTORIZED USE <br />
THIS YEAR.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THIS.<br />
Please forward to everyone you know!<br />
 <br />
As we speak a proposal for a new snow park (Kapka Butte) is in the works.  OSSA and Moon Country Snowmobile Club Presidents have been working on this since 2004.  The only draw back to this project is that it includes the Loss of Dutchman Snow Park for all motorized use. This will stop all early and late season riding in the Mount Bachelor area. Also consider the impact to Elk Lake Resort and all the other businesses that support Off Highway Motorized Vehicles. (Gas, Parts, Restaurants, Motels) just to name a few. <br />
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The environmental people (Wild Wilderness and the Sierra Club just to name two)  are working very hard to close down the entire forest to motorized vehicles.  They are after 100% of Tumalo Mountain as we speak.  If they get Dutchman Snow Park then Tumalo Mountain is just a simple set away.  We have given them half of Tumalo Mountain, the Sledding area at Wanoga Snow Park, and divided up Dutchman Flats into little roads to avoid as many conflicts as possible. <br />
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According to the wilderness people: Definition: (Conflict) A conflict is any sound, site or even just seeing the tracks of someone or something that is not using the same mode of transportation as you are.  When reviewing documents you will see hundreds of complaints filed using the term "Conflict"  These people do not have a problem writing false reports or producing adjusted photos or what ever it takes to accomplish their goals.  They are greedy people who never learned how to share.<br />
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As Winter Users of the forest we have given in every year to some concession to try to satisfy these extremist groups.  There is no satisfying these people.  They want it all their way and believe they are the only ones who should be allowed into the forest until one of them gets hurt or lost.  If you look at the Snow Parks, all the Snowmobile parks are Mixed Use parks.  We welcome cross country skiers, snow shoers, dogs and dog sleds, hikers, sleders, and even environmental extremists.  Now if you look at the other snow parks they are NON MOTORIZED very specific use parks.  We Share they don't.<br />
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We all have to write emails to Marv Lang with the Forest Service and to Senator Wyden's Office and let the know we will not stand for the loss of Dutchman Snow Park.  Please contact anyone you know who uses the forest (Public Lands) and get them involved.  If you have never gotten involved before now is the time to start.  Once Dutchman is gone Bend will become just another second rate riding and recreation area for the people who put the least money back into the community.<br />
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Please Get Involved today and be part of the solution.<br />
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Forest Service Contact (approved by Marv Lang)<br />
Marv Lang<br />
melang@fs.fed.us<br />
 <br />
Senator Wyden's Office (web site contact form) Don't forget to remind Wyden you are a "VOTER"<br />
http://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact<br />
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Sites to check out:<br />
http://www.snowest.com/news/display.cfm?ID=1805<br />
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Kapka MAP<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/KapkaButte_snopark_11x17.pdf<br />
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2006 Scoping Letter<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/scoping%20letter%20snoparkandtrail.pdf<br />
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http://www.fs.fed.us./r6/centraloregon/projects/units/bendrock/kapksno-elksnomo/index.shtml]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New ATV laws in Oregon - be aware]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=316</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:47:54 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[News story from July 9, 2008<br />
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Have fun and stay safe!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[News story from July 9, 2008<br />
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Have fun and stay safe!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[July 12th – Work Party at Hyatt Lake]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=315</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:51:39 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[July 12th – Work Party at Hyatt Lake<br />
<br />
In association with the BLM and the Multi-Use Trail Coalition, we will be assisting with the clean up and signage of several snowmobile and ski trails.  We will meet at the Mt. View Shelter at 7:30 and begin work at 8:00.  We plan to work until about noon when we will share a meal at the shelter (more on this to come later).  We especially need people with ATV’s and/or chainsaw certification as there are many downed trees.  I will provide more information later as I get it or you can contact Gene Bowling at 772-5659.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[July 12th – Work Party at Hyatt Lake<br />
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In association with the BLM and the Multi-Use Trail Coalition, we will be assisting with the clean up and signage of several snowmobile and ski trails.  We will meet at the Mt. View Shelter at 7:30 and begin work at 8:00.  We plan to work until about noon when we will share a meal at the shelter (more on this to come later).  We especially need people with ATV’s and/or chainsaw certification as there are many downed trees.  I will provide more information later as I get it or you can contact Gene Bowling at 772-5659.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Month of September – Blood Drive]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=314</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:49:18 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Month of September – Blood Drive<br />
<br />
We are joining forces with the American Red Cross to sponsor a blood drive in the month of September.  The summer months find the Red Cross short of donations, especially in September so we wanted to step up.  We have also issued a challenge to several outdoor clubs to participate in this blood drive in a friendly competition to see which club can donate the most in September.  More information will follow when we know which clubs will participate.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Month of September – Blood Drive<br />
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We are joining forces with the American Red Cross to sponsor a blood drive in the month of September.  The summer months find the Red Cross short of donations, especially in September so we wanted to step up.  We have also issued a challenge to several outdoor clubs to participate in this blood drive in a friendly competition to see which club can donate the most in September.  More information will follow when we know which clubs will participate.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[August 15-17th – Camping Trip at Howard Prairie]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=313</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:48:16 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[August 15-17th – Camping Trip at Howard Prairie<br />
<br />
 We are planning a fun camp trip at Howard Prairie in August.  This campground is a first come, first served campground but rarely run out of spots.  We will have a base camp at site 71, 72, 73 and 74 for meeting as a group so try and get your space as close to that as possible.  For more information about Howard Prairie and there rates go to http://www.howardprairieresort.com/recreation.html .]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[August 15-17th – Camping Trip at Howard Prairie<br />
<br />
 We are planning a fun camp trip at Howard Prairie in August.  This campground is a first come, first served campground but rarely run out of spots.  We will have a base camp at site 71, 72, 73 and 74 for meeting as a group so try and get your space as close to that as possible.  For more information about Howard Prairie and there rates go to http://www.howardprairieresort.com/recreation.html .]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[July 12th – Work Party at Hyatt Lake]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=312</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:47:01 -0700</pubDate>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=312</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[July 12th – Work Party at Hyatt Lake<br />
<br />
 In association with the BLM and the Multi-Use Trail Coalition, we will be assisting with the clean up and signage of several snowmobile and ski trails.  We will meet at the Mt. View Shelter at 7:30 and begin work at 8:00.  We plan to work until about noon when we will share a meal at the shelter (more on this to come later).  We especially need people with ATV’s and/or chainsaw certification as there are many downed trees.  I will email with more information later as I get it or you can contact Gene Bowling.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[July 12th – Work Party at Hyatt Lake<br />
<br />
 In association with the BLM and the Multi-Use Trail Coalition, we will be assisting with the clean up and signage of several snowmobile and ski trails.  We will meet at the Mt. View Shelter at 7:30 and begin work at 8:00.  We plan to work until about noon when we will share a meal at the shelter (more on this to come later).  We especially need people with ATV’s and/or chainsaw certification as there are many downed trees.  I will email with more information later as I get it or you can contact Gene Bowling.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[John Day River]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=311</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:45:47 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well we floated the John Day river on teh 6th of June and it was at first a cold trip but turned to be nice. The John Day is definietely a fisherman's river although we only had one peson fished and only got one fish (small month Bass) the water was high for fishing, and the rapids that were there weren't there. It's a beautiful area to relax and that was what we all wanted, a lazy float. here ae some pics of the trip, click on the pic. Enjoy<br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Well we floated the John Day river on teh 6th of June and it was at first a cold trip but turned to be nice. The John Day is definietely a fisherman's river although we only had one peson fished and only got one fish (small month Bass) the water was high for fishing, and the rapids that were there weren't there. It's a beautiful area to relax and that was what we all wanted, a lazy float. here ae some pics of the trip, click on the pic. Enjoy<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Minam/Grand Rhonda rafting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=310</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:38:31 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thought I would put the word out that some friends of mine from Vancover Wa & Hillsbore OR are hooking up with me and rafting the Minam/Grand Rhonde river here in Eastern Oregon. if you are heading the same direction let me know, great to meet any of ya.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thought I would put the word out that some friends of mine from Vancover Wa & Hillsbore OR are hooking up with me and rafting the Minam/Grand Rhonde river here in Eastern Oregon. if you are heading the same direction let me know, great to meet any of ya.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Trails Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=309</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:41:37 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Saturday, June 21st is National Trails day for the Fremont/Winema National Forest.  This year the work will start at the Great Meadow at 8:30am where we will hold a quick safety meeting and discuss the work which is expected to be performed.  The major project this year is to raise the trail elevation by placing fill near Aspen Point Campground.  This portion of trail is a snowmobile/mountain bike trail that often times get full of water as the meadow backs up.  The FS is having much material dumped near by and we will be placing it on the trail.  We would like to have many hands and four wheelers with trailers and shovels and rakes to place this material.  If we have many extra people then we will break out to other trail improvement projects.  Bring your lunch and water bottle to have a great time and actually see some improvements made to our trail system.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday, June 21st is National Trails day for the Fremont/Winema National Forest.  This year the work will start at the Great Meadow at 8:30am where we will hold a quick safety meeting and discuss the work which is expected to be performed.  The major project this year is to raise the trail elevation by placing fill near Aspen Point Campground.  This portion of trail is a snowmobile/mountain bike trail that often times get full of water as the meadow backs up.  The FS is having much material dumped near by and we will be placing it on the trail.  We would like to have many hands and four wheelers with trailers and shovels and rakes to place this material.  If we have many extra people then we will break out to other trail improvement projects.  Bring your lunch and water bottle to have a great time and actually see some improvements made to our trail system.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Triton snowmobile trailer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=308</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:50:34 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Triton tilt V nose snowmobile trailer, new tires w/spare, new bearings, new skids.  Ready for the road.  &#36;1700 OBO  <br />
<br />
541-633-8166]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Triton tilt V nose snowmobile trailer, new tires w/spare, new bearings, new skids.  Ready for the road.  &#36;1700 OBO  <br />
<br />
541-633-8166]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The World's First ATV?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=306</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:19:53 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Professor Carmichael tried to convince his students that he created <br />
a car that could traverse any terrain, but from the incredulous looks <br />
on their faces it was apparent that they were dubious at best.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Professor Carmichael tried to convince his students that he created <br />
a car that could traverse any terrain, but from the incredulous looks <br />
on their faces it was apparent that they were dubious at best.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[F/S Mt Hood Cabin]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=305</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:05:48 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[My ex-in-laws are selling their cabin in the Mt Hood National Forest.  <br />
<br />
&#36;199,950]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My ex-in-laws are selling their cabin in the Mt Hood National Forest.  <br />
<br />
&#36;199,950]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Before You Ride]]></title>
			<link>http://www.h2oregon.com/showthread.php?tid=304</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:06:45 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[1.Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.    <br />
2.Never ride on public roads - another vehicle could hit you.    <br />
3.Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.    <br />
4.Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.    <br />
5.Ride an ATV that's right for your age.    <br />
6.Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.     <br />
7.Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.     <br />
8.Take an ATV RiderCourse;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[1.Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.    <br />
2.Never ride on public roads - another vehicle could hit you.    <br />
3.Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.    <br />
4.Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.    <br />
5.Ride an ATV that's right for your age.    <br />
6.Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.     <br />
7.Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.     <br />
8.Take an ATV RiderCourse;]]></content:encoded>
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