NH Snowmobile Trail Report 3-9-2012

March 9, 2012 Update Early spring conditions. Watch for open water bars and ice. Many gates have been closed. Use Caution. Lakes and Ponds are not safe. Pittsburg- 3-5" new snow. 4-8" base in higher elevations and 3-5" in lower. Grooming is ongoing, and overall riding is considered good with the exception of marginal riding in town.  Young’s field is now closed.  Please pay attention to all signage! There are still logging operations going on. Perry Stream Rd is closed to snowmobile traffic and stay on the side of Magalloway Rd; some shared roads and are posted 10 mph. Lakes are still considered to be unsafe!  For more details go to www.pittsburgridgerunners.org. Colebrook- Spring riding, watch for open water, icy conditions, snow is thin in lower elevations. Higher elevations watch for open water bars, ice in corners. Groomers will be out when conditions allow. For more info go to www.colebrookski-bees.com Stratford- 1" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. There will be a dog sled race in the area on Saturday, use caution. Groveton/Nash Stream- 4-8" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. 5 South closed. Diamond Pond/Coleman State Park- 10-12" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. Several logging operations going on. Lake ice is marginal. Warming hut open Saturday and Sunday. Gas pumps open 24/7.  for more info go to www.swiftdiamondriders.com Errol- 2" new snow. 1-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Cambridge- 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Milan- 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Twin Mtn- 3-10" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Trails in town Twin are closed. Riding in the Base Station areas is also considered moderate to good. Dalton- 3-5" base. Trails are Not groomed and riding is marginal in lower elevations and moderate to good higher elevations. Grooming will continue when weather permits. Berlin- 4-6" base.  Trails are groomed and riding is good. For more details, go towww.whitemtridgerunners.com Berlin/Success- 3-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Gorham- 0-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is marginal to good. Use caution around logging jobs. For more info go to www.presidentialrangeriders.org Jefferson- 3-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Trails in town of Jefferson are closed. For more details go to www.waumbekmethna.com Franconia Notch- 4-6" base. Trails are groomed at riding is good. Corr 11 North of Notch is not groomed and riding is marginal. Campton/Thornton- 0-6" base. Trails are groomed riding is marginal to good. Corr 11 Rail line not groomed use caution. Bear Notch- 4-8" base. Trails are groomed including rail section. Riding is good. Use Caution and watch for mushers and skiers. Sandwich Notch – Not groomed however some good riding. Spring conditions. Conway/ Chatham- 2-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. East Conway to Maine groomed on Corridor 19 and riding is good. Ossipee- 3-4" base. RR tracks closed. Whiteface to Wonolancet and Whiteface marginal riding. Castle trails closed Pisgah State Park- Closed. Pillsbury State Park- Closed Rail Lines: Gates that are closed. Northern: Gates closed Ashuelot: Gates closed Fort Hill:  Gates closed Sugar River: Gates closed Concord to Lincoln:  Gates closed Additional Resources and Information Please be safe and ride with caution. Respect our landowners. Watch speeds and stay to the right. For more information contact brenda.drouin@dred.state.nh.us.  2012 NH Snowmobile Corridor Map   (For a printed map contact NHSA or the Bureau of Trails) Snowmobile Trail Conditions Reports Snowmobile Club Information Snowmobile User Information Snow Depth Map NH Weather Radar

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West Boylston Farm Turns Over 34 Sick Miniature Horses « CBS Boston

 BOSTON (CBS) – A large scale rescue effort is underway at the Animal Rescue League of Boston and The MSPCA, after a farm owner in West Boylston who was unable to care for 34 sick miniature horses, turned them over to animal officials.

 The ARL and the MSPCA Nevins-Farm are both involved in the effort to nurse the animals back to health. 

Animal doctors say the horses are all in very poor condition and are suffering from parasite and skin infections.

 “These horses are extremely malnourished due to the alarmingly high level of intestinal parasites that are interfering with their ability to absorb nutrients,” explains Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore, director of Veterinary Medical Services at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The ARL says that the cost of treating the horses will run into the tens of thousands of dollars. They are asking anyone who may be interested in donating to visit their website.

NH Snowmobile Trail Report 3-06-2012

March 6, 2012 Update Recent snowfall and cold night temps have given the season a little push. Gates on the rails remain closed for the season. Use man pass and ride with caution. Warmer temps expected for later in the week. Pittsburg- 2" new snow. 8-10" base in higher elevations and 3-5" in lower. Grooming is ongoing, and conditions range from good to great. Riding in town is now considered to be good. Please pay attention to all signage! There are still logging operations going on. Perry Stream Rd is closed to snowmobile traffic and stay on the side of Magalloway Rd; some shared roads and are posted 10 mph. Lakes are still considered to be unsafe! Vintage race this Saturday in Errol. For more details go to www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.  Colebrook- Lower elevations good to great, 3a closed, watch for ice and open water later in week. Higher elevations excellent, watch for ice in corners. Groomers will run as conditions temperatures allow.  For more info go to www.colebrookski-bees.com Stratford- 1" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.  Groveton/Nash Stream- 4-6" new snow on a 6-10" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. 5 South closed. Diamond Pond/Coleman State Park- 3-4" new snow on a 12-14" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. Several logging operations going on. Lake ice is marginal. Warming hut open Saturday and Sunday. Gas pumps open 24/7.   Errol- 3-4" new snow on a 1-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Use Caution, some trails are getting icy. Cambridge- 3" new snow on a 6-8" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Milan- 3" new snow on a 6-8" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Twin Mtn- 2" new snow on a 3-15" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Grooming is being done in the Base Rd at Jefferson Notch  Dalton- 3" new snow on a 3-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good.  Berlin- 4-5" new snow on a 5-7" base.  Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. For more details, go to www.whitemtridgerunners.com Berlin/Success- 3-4" new snow on a 3-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. Gorham - 2-3” new snow on a 2-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Use caution around logging jobs. For more info go to www.presidentialrangeriders.org Jefferson- 3-5 " new snow on a 3-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. For more details go to www.waumbekmethna.com Franconia Notch- 4" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed at riding is good. Corr 11 North of Notch is not groomed and riding is marginal. Campton/Thornton- 4-5" new snow on a 2-7" base. Trails are groomed riding is moderate to good. Corr 11 Rail line not groomed use caution.  Bridgewater-10-12" new snow on a 2-4" base. All trails are open and groomed except for a portion of corridor 8 which is the rail road tracks. There are a few water bars open. Overall riding is considered good to great.  Bear Notch- 12-24" new snow on a 6" base. Trails are groomed including rail section. Riding is great. Use Caution and watch for mushers and skiers.  Conway/ Chatham- 10-12" new snow on a 2-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is marginal to great. East Conway to Maine groomed on Corridor 19 and riding is good to great. Ossipee- 6-12"new snow on a 3-4" base. RR tracks poor in places and not groomed. Whiteface to Wonolancet and Whiteface groomed and riding is good. Castle trails groomed and riding is good on east side and poor on the west side.  Moultonboro- 2-6" new snow on a 1-3" base. Trails are not groomed and riding is marginal. Westmoreland- 6-10" new snow on a minimal base. Grooming will not be done.  Pisgah State Park- 1-2" new snow on a 3-4". Not groomed Riding is marginal. Watch for water bars and wet areas. Use caution. Pillsbury State Park- 2-4" new snow on 3-4" base. Not groomed. Watch for ice and exposed rocks. Riding is marginal. Use caution. Rail Lines: Gates that are closed. You may use the man pass. Use caution. Northern: Gates closed Ashuelot: Gates closed Fort Hill:  Gates closed Sugar River: Gates closed Concord to Lincoln:  Gates closed Additional Resources and Information Please be safe and ride with caution. Respect our landowners. Watch speeds and stay to the right. For more information contact brenda.drouin@dred.state.nh.us.  2012 NH Snowmobile Corridor Map   (For a printed map contact NHSA or the Bureau of Trails) Snowmobile Trail Conditions Reports Snowmobile Club Information Snowmobile User Information Snow Depth Map NH Weather Radar

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Hikers safe after night on Mt Lafayette NH

March 4, 2012

Hikers safe after night on NH mountain

FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — Two hikers are safe and sound after spending a cold night on a New Hampshire mountain.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says it received a call at 4 a.m. yesterday regarding two men who hadn't returned from hiking Mount Lafayette in Franconia Notch.

Sgt. Brian Suttmeier said after conservation officers responded, one of the hikers, 34-year-old Jamie Beauchesne of Holderness, N.H., emerged from the woods on his own.

An officer then went in on snowmobile to bring out the other hiker, who was brought to safety about 1 p.m. The second hiker, Jonathan Kusiak of Michigan, was suffering from hypothermia and frostbite on his feet.

Red Cross Launches Huge Tornado Relief Response

Shelters open in 11 states to help people in the path of the storms

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American Red Cross has launched a large relief operation across 11 states to help people affected by yesterday’s devastating tornado outbreak in the South and Midwest. Weather experts reported as many as 95 confirmed tornadoes touched down, destroying communities from the Great Lakes to the Southeast.

“Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by this week’s severe storms,” said Charley Shimanski, senior vice president, Disaster Services. “Our top priorities right now are making sure people have a safe place to stay, a warm meal and a shoulder to lean on as they begin to clean up their neighborhoods. The Red Cross is also working closely with our government and community partners to make sure everyone gets the help they need.”

Friday night, the Red Cross opened or supported 22 shelters in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Across the affected states, trained Red Cross disaster workers are mobilizing to begin feeding operations and distribution of relief supplies. Red Cross health services and mental health workers also will be out in neighborhoods help people cope with what they’ve seen and experienced. And damage assessment teams will also help the Red Cross and our partners discover the full scope of the damage.

If someone would like to help people affected by disasters like tornadoes and floods, they can make a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to their local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

Locate a shelter. People can find Red Cross shelters by contacting local emergency officials, visitingwww.redcross.org, or calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). iPhone users can download a free Red Cross shelter view app from the app store.

Those affected can let loved ones know they are safe by registering on the secure Red Cross Safe and Well website, where they can also update their Facebook and Twitter status. If you don’t have computer access, you can also register by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Loved ones outside the disaster area can use Safe and Well to find information about loved ones in the affected areas by using a pre-disaster phone number or complete address. Smart phone users can visitwww.redcross.org/safeandwell and click on the “List Yourself as Safe and Well” or “Search for friends and family” link.

Follow safety steps. As people begin to deal with the aftermath of the tornadoes, the Red Cross reminds people they should return to their neighborhood only when officials say it is safe to do so. They should also:

• Stay out of damaged buildings and immediately report any fallen power lines or broken gas lines to the utility companies.
• Use flashlights, not candles when examining buildings. If someone smells gas or hears a hissing noise, they should open a window, get everyone out of the building immediately and call the gas company or fire department.

More tornado safety information is available on the Preparedness Section of the Red Cross website.

You can help people affected by disasters like floods and tornadoes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog athttp://blog.redcross.org.

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