CONWAY, NH – A skier is safe after the quick actions of a Cranmore employee.

According to the Conway Daily Sun 63-year-old Dave Takis of Sanbornville was stuck hanging from a moving chairlift but was rescued by an unidentified Cranmore employee and his son.

Takis was skiing at Cranmore Mountain resort Saturday with his family when he had trouble while getting onto the Skimobile Express Quad. Takis’ son David told the Sun that his father was left dangling on the moving lift for about ten minutes as it ascended. Luckily a Cranmore employee who was riding on the lift along side Takis, his son, and 8-year-old grandson reacted quickly grabbing Takis and assisting David holding on to him for the entire lift ride.

Takis’ son David chastised the employee running the quad saying “(The) lift operator was asleep at the wheel in the booth (because the) chair chair was never stopped and it started right at the bottom.”

David Takis also commended the employee who helped him saying “I could not have done it alone. He truly is a hero.”

Becca Deschenes Marketing Director at Cranmore confirmed the incident to the son and commended the employee for his heroic actions saying he has been recognized. The hero’s name however was not released.

CONWAY, NH – This Weeks Mountain Meisters Race has been postponed. According to Mountain Master Coordinator Captain Ray Gilmore the Race for Week thee and the Gibson Cup has been delayed till next week due to yesterdays weather.

Capt. Gilmore said in a Facebook Video “Conditions like this will result in large ruts, and undue risk to our guests in a race course”…Underneath is not going to set up, so we will ski you into ruts that are 3 to 4 feet deep. It’s not worth it. This is a community race league and we’re here to have fun”

It isn’t all bad news says Gilmore adding “skiing after a rain storm, usually provides for some great skiing & riding; just not racing.”

Cranmore will be open for normal operations Wednesday and Meister Passes are still good for those who wish to hit the slopes. All Day Apres including music by White Steer from 3-5 is still on as well.

Those looking to get some training and racing in still can at the NASTAR racing this weekend, along with Meister Clinics on Sunday & Tuesday.

For the latest updates about the Cranmore Mountain Meisters go to the official Facebook page.

Cancellations

Schools

SAU 9, Conway – Closed

SAU 13, Freedom, Madison, Tamworth – Closed

SAU 49, Wolfeboro, Ossipee – Closed

MSAD 61, Bridgton, ME – Closed

MSAD 72, Brownfield, ME –  Closed

Robert Frost Charter School – Closed

White Mountain Waldorf School – Closed

Businesses & Organizations

Carroll County Housing Meeting – Postponed till Thursday February 1st

Cranmore Mountain Meisters – Week 3 Race Cancelled, Racers can still ski for free, next week racers will get to runs. For more details click here

Gibson Center – All Programs Cancelled And No Meals On Wheels

Jeanne Limmer Dance Company – 9:30 am Pilates Class Cancelled

North Conway Library – Closed

Ossipee Concerned Citizens – No Meals On Wheels

Sunshine Yoga – Conway and Madison Classes Cancelled

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Settlers Green donated $1,000 to the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park on Thursday (Jan, 18). Pictured Left to Right Settlers Green assistant director of marketing and events Laura Lemieux, Kevin’s mother Anna Peare, Kevin’s Sister Caren Wiggin. ~ Photo Courtesy of Anna Peare

CONWAY, NH – A local group looking to build a Skate Park in the Mount Washington Valley has taken off running.

In the four short months that the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park Committee was been running they raised $7,082.

The idea came as a memorial to Kevin Peare, a valley local whose dream was to have a skate park in Conway.

Kevin’s mother Anna said things kicked off with the Mud Bowl Parade inviting them to march and then donating their prize money to the cause.

After that kick off they had a fundraiser each month including a dine to donates at McGraths Tavern and the Flatbread Company, an event at Rye Skate park, and Grow a beard for Kev contest.

Currently they have a skateboard Art show going on at the Conway public library, going until February second. At the art show patrons can purchase the boards, with 100% of the proceeds going to the skate park. Anna said that some of the boards sold before they even hung them.

The group has worked well on always keeping their name out there with t-shirts and other swag, donation cans and appearing on Magic 104’s Morning Show, the Conway Daily Sun and Valley Vision.

They even have their own drinks at local restaurants where a portion of the proceeds go towards the cause. The 302 has the Skate Park Sangria and Cafe Noche has the Fancy Guy. Anna said they are also working on getting at drink at The Margarita Grill as well.

They’ve also received numerous donations from local groups, businesses and individuals. Most recently they received 3, $1,000 donations from Settlers Green, Vito Marcello, and one private donation.

2018 has already gotten off to a great start for group with  two $500 donations Veno electric and Peking.

So far they have not figured out a location for the park but Anna said that they have meetings with local officials to figure out where one can go.

Looking to the future Peare said that they are working on getting their website up and running (Goskate4kev.com), and have a lot of fun events planned with the hopes of having at least one fundraiser every month.

Upcoming events include a sip and paint, build your own skateboard workshop, and taking part in the Cup Cake Battle at the North Conway Community Center.

For more information about how you can help to make Kevin’s dream come true email goskate4kev@aol.com

CONWAY, NH – A 76-year-old man was found after getting lost on south moat mountain last night. Fish and game authorities said that marvin schwartz of Conway went hiking on moat mountain trail yesterday (Thursday) at around 10 am with the expectation of being home around 1 that afternoon.

When he hadn’t returned home by 5pm his wife reported him overdue and conservation officers responded. Officers found his car at the moat mountain trailhead parking area and were able to follow his tracks locating him at around 9:30pm in the red eagle brook drainage less than a mile from Passaconaway Road.

He was in good spirits and unharmed. Conservation officers walked him to Hammond Lane where he was driven back to his vehicle.

He told conservation officers that he hiking to south moat mountain and he slipped on a slab of ice taking him off trail. He attempted to self-rescue by following a drainage that eventually lead to Passaconaway Road but became disoriented when it became dark.

Fish and Game officials said this is a good reminder to hikers to always carry appropriate equipment for unexpected situations and be prepared to spend the night if necessary.