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Alleged Drunk Driver Damages Conway Sidewalk Snowblower
CONWAY, NH – The Conway Town sidewalk Snowblower was severely damaged in an alleged drunk driving accident last week.
According to an email from Town Manager Tom Holmes on Thursday the town sidewalk plow was involved in an accident that put the machine out of commission for the foreseeable future.
In the Email Holmes said that while the Town searches for repair or replacement options they will be removing snow from the sidewalks with loaders and trucks. Holmes ended the email saying “The patience and understanding of the business community is requested and much appreciated.”
Conway Public Works Director Paul Degliangeli said in a voice Mail that they (the town) are waiting for the parts to fix the machine to arrive and that they cost around $10,000. Degliangeli added that they will be fixing the machine in their own garage.
The Conway Daily Sun reported that 48-year-old Nathaniel Sullivan, of Conway, crashed into the plow near Via Roma at around 1:30am Thursday. Sullivan faces charges alleging he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Holme’s told the Sun that the snowblower issue would be brought up at today’s selectmen’s meeting.
Tamworth Man Awarded By EPA
BOSTON – Peter LaBonte of Tamworth, N.H., was honored recently by the US Environmental Protection Agency for his work maintaining the North Conway, NH, Wastewater Treatment Facility.
LaBonte chief operator of the facility, received a “2017 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of the Year Excellence Award” in recognition of the outstanding job he has done over the years in operating and maintaining the North Conway facility.
The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managing and operating wastewater treatment facilities throughout New England. The NH Department of Environmental Services was instrumental in LaBonte’s nomination.
“The professionals operating wastewater treatment plants play a very important role in keeping our communities and environment healthy by protecting water quality,” said Alexandra Dunn, regional administrator of EPA’s New England Office. “We are proud to acknowledge Mr. LaBonte’s outstanding contributions to help protect public health and water quality for so many years and to give him the credit he deserves.”
The EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award was established to recognize and honor the employees of publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for their commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance. More often than not, and particularly with the smaller facilities, conscientious operators and staff continue to perform exceptionally with limited resources. EPA’s New England office formally acknowledged LaBonte for his work during the annual New England Water Environment Association Conference last month.
Story Contributed by David Deegan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hope On The Slopes Great Success Despite Less Than Great Weather
Top Fundraisers Ken Romano (right) and Richard Ayer (Left) with Kathy Metz of the American Cancer Society.
NORTH CONWAY – This weekend’s 41st annual American Cancer Society’s Hope on the Slopes Race to Beat Cancer raised almost $13,000 for cancer research and patient services. Volunteers participated in a fun-filled day on the slopes including skiing and snowboarding races at Cranmore Mountain, North Conway.
“Mount Washington Valley residents, second home owners, and visitors alike really showed their spirit this weekend,” said Kathy Metz, of the American Cancer Society. The top individual fundraisers were Ken Romano of Lynnfield, MA who brought in $2,250.00 and Richard Ayer of Glen, who raised $1,665.00 from friends and family.
Metz said that money raised in the 2018 Hope on the Slopes Race To Beat Cancer will be used to speed up the search for new weapons to fight cancer. “Cancer will soon become the number-one killer in America as baby boomers grow older. In order to expand our patient services in the Mount Washington Valley and research new ways to treat patients, we’ve got to channel more public attention and money into this problem.”
“The funds raised through the Hope on the Slopes Race to Beat Cancer support the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives from cancer by helping provide free information and support for people facing the disease today, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations.” added Metz. “Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and donors, the money raised by Hope on the Slopes Race to Beat Cancer participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.”
American Cancer Society’s Hope on the Slopes Race to Beat Cancer was made possible by our sponsors, Cranmore, Storyland, Clean Cut Construction, Amoskeag Beverages, Flatbread Company, Memorial Hospital, First Allied, North Country Dental, Northway Bank, The Mount Washington Radio Group, Bear Notch Ski Touring, FX Lyons, Jackson Community Church, The Shannon Door Pub, Valley Originals and the Wentworth Hotel as well as many local businesses who donated goods and services for the top fundraiser prizes and raffle fundraisers.
Volunteers interested in serving on the 2019 planning committee are now needed. Join other area residents to help organize this fun and meaningful event. For more information please go to www.HOTSNH.org or contact Kathy Metz, of the American Cancer Society at 512-490-8787 or (800) 227-2345 or Kathy.metz@cancer.org.
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 2 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.
Snowmobilers Barely Escape Injury In Weekend Accident
PITTSBURG, NH – Two men were lucky to escape injuries after their snowmobiles collided on Trail 20 in the area of Murphy Dam in Pittsburg on Sunday morning.
Just after 10 AM, Conservation Officer Chris Egan came upon the collision while patrolling trails on his snowmobile. “The crash had occurred just seconds prior to my arrival on the scene”, Egan stated. “I came through the Murphy Dam junction and observed two stationary sleds connected together and a man lying in the trail”.
After radioing for emergency personnel to respond, Egan identified the operators, neither of which appeared to be suffering from serious injuries. Personnel from Pittsburg Fire Department, Pittsburg Police Department and 45th Parallel EMS responded to the scene.
An Investigation determined that a snowmobile operated by 52-year-old David Lawton, of West Stewartstown, had rear-ended a snowmobile operated by 53-year-old Patrick Bennett, of North Stratford. The impact ejected Bennett from his machine.
The two men had been riding in the same group, along with several other local friends at the time of the crash, and both refused medical treatment. Both of the involved snowmobiles sustained moderate damage.
Lawton was cited for operating at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions, with a collision resulting. Alcohol impairment was not a factor in the crash.
Former Olympic Snowboarder Visits The Valley
MADISON, NH — As the 2018 Winter Olympics get set to begin and attention focuses on top elite U.S. athletes competing among the best of the world, Peter Thorndike a member of the 2002 U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team was enjoying a sunny Monday skiing and snowboarding with his family at King Pine.
“We’re here regularly on Mondays,” said Peter Thorndike, a former U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team member comprised of 7 men and 7 women selected to compete in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. “We homeschool our children and they are at a young age and level that works for us well here at King Pine.”
Now living in Center Harbor with his wife Laura and their children Elsa and Pierce, Peter said it was a friend of his who similarly homeschool their children that suggested they participate in the King Pine Pioneer Race Series, a weekly race league that welcomes all ages and skill levels. “It’s less about racing for us,” admitted Peter. “We found it to be a very affordable way for us to regularly get out with our kids. It’s a relaxed day for us arriving late morning and making runs before lunch and some more after lunch.”
Thorndike is still involved with USASA as a clinic instructor that will often have him travel out West and he also runs a snowboard camp annually at a larger New Hampshire ski area.
“We feel fortunate to have access to such a family friendly and affordable ski area with such varied terrain and friendly staff. We really enjoy the laid back attitude and feel safe bringing our young kids to the mountain. King Pine is where I competed in one of my first snowboard races back in the early nineties and my wife Laura too was introduced to King Pine at a young age when she would come over with a Sandwich School Recreation program. It was certainly a long, winding and rewarding road for me with various academies, teams and international competitions to become part of the 2002 U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team and compete at Park City, but I’m happy to be spending time again back at King Pine now with our kids as they learn to ski.”