programs and do demo rides. Working with local and area
clubs has been a priority for the Armstrong family since the
start. A representative of the dealership can be seen at numerous
ride-ins, shows, federation events and functions. Ken
just turned 80, but his son, Larry, and family continue the traditions
he inspired.
International Groomer of the
Year: Tim Haberberger from
Alpine, Wyoming
With 20 years of experience, Tim
Haberberger of Alpine, Wyo., has mastered
the art of grooming the challenging
varied terrain of Western Wyoming’s
trail systems. Conditions that
range from wind swept flats to steep
mountainous grades, Haberberger and his three Tucker Sno-
Cats are up for the challenge. His grooming totals over 2,800
miles a year based out of his family owned and operated Box
Y Lodge that is so remote, supplies can only be brought in
by snowmobile or Sno-Cat during the winter months. Haberberger
has developed several grooming manuals for others
to learn from. Even with all his knowledge and experience,
Haberberger still attends grooming seminars. Rated as one of
the best all-time groomer operators, he is a master groomer
that never quits learning and improving.
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Edgar Hetteen Memorial Award
of Merit: Bill Schumann from
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
Few people, if any, can provide as long
a list of accomplishments, offices held,
programs founded, clubs developed,
challenges conquered and awards received
than Bill Schumann of Manitowish
Waters, Wis. His snowmobile
journey started in Illinois where he helped to unite 90 snowmobile
clubs into the Illinois Association of Snowmobile
Clubs (IASC) which he served five terms as president. His
many programs there included receiving $67,000 in grant
monies for their trail system, a state trail map, assistance
for club operation and maintenance costs of groomers and
chairing the 1993 ISC in Illinois.
In 1992, Schumann was inducted into the Iron Dog Brigade
and has served several officer capacities with that organization.
In 1997, he was honored by induction into the IASC Hall
of Fame. Schumann’s penchant for preserving the old sleds
of the sport was evident when he became a charter member
of the ASCOA and served as its president in 1993. He coordinated
the club’s re-enactment of the first Eagle River Derby
race. His honors continued in 1995 when he was honored as
the United States Snowmobiler of the Year, the ASCOA Distinguished
Service Award and the Harry Knoll Award for outstanding
service.
Schumann moved to Manitowish Waters in northern Wisconsin
in 1998, and quickly continued his involvement in
organized snowmobiling becoming treasurer of the Association
of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs and then its president
from 2008 to 2010. In 2016, his Manitowish Waters Snowmobile
Club dedicated a major bridge crossing as the “Bill
Schumann Bridge” with a plaque in his honor for all of his
dedication to the sport of snowmobiling. He is a charter director
of the ISHOF and has served as its president until a
recent retirement.
The Class of 2018 and Special Award Recipients were honored
with a Special Banquet and Induction Ceremony held
in their honor in Eagle River, Wis., held from Sept. 21 to 22.
Congratulations to the Class of 2018 and Special Award
Recipients!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ISHOF
For nearly 30 years, this
prestigious Hall of Fame honor
has been bestowed upon
the incoming class of annual
recipients in recognition for
their achievements for the
sport of snowmobiling.
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