Wildcat Mountain Set to Open Daily for Motorcycle Week's Rally
- PR.com (press release) - Wildcat
Mountain Set to Open Daily for Motorcycle Week’s "Rally in the Valley."
Scenic Gondola Ride Discount for Bikers & Free for Dads on Fathers Day.
Wildcat began operating daily Saturday, June 13th just in time for the
legendary Laconia motorcycle week. New this year, Wildcat Mountain is
taking part in the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & MWV Hog
Chapter’s 2nd annual Rally in the Valley happening June 15th – 19th.
Pinkham Notch, NH, June 14, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Wildcat began operating
daily Saturday, June 13th just in time for the legendary Laconia
motorcycle week. New this year, Wildcat Mountain is taking part in the
Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & MWV Hog Chapter’s 2nd
annual Rally in the Valley happening June 15th – 19th. As part of that,
persons who have purchased rally wristbands through the chamber (www.mtwashingtonvalley.org)
or as a lodging package can take advantage of a half-price scenic
gondola ride any time that week. In addition, the resort invites all
vacationing bikers to come fly Wildcat on New England’s only 4-cable
ZipRider™ or to enjoy the mountainside café with beer and wine
available.
Then on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 21st, dads (and grandfathers) can
enjoy the scenic gondola for free when one or more other family members
purchase an adult or junior gondola ride. The only one of its kind in
North America, the Wildcat Express transforms from New Hampshire’s
fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift during the winter and
spring skiing and riding season to the state’s highest summer and fall
scenic gondola. The 6,700 foot cable line transports the enclosed
4-person scenic gondolas offering a unique guest experience and
opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop
Wildcat’s 4,062 foot summit. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola is the
best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members,
to enjoy the incredible views and scenery.
Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White
Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind
opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently
voted #1 in North America. In addition to the ZipRider™ and scenic
gondola, Wildcat offers lift-serviced disc golf, hiking, weekly guided
tours and outdoor interpretive programs with the Tin Mountain
Conservation Center. A seasonal food menu including beer & wine is
offered in the Wildcat base lodge with fresh "Lunch & Ride" packages
available for individuals, families, or groups. All rates and
information can be found at
www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.
Motorcycle Accident in Southwick Leaves Enfield Man Dead -
abc40tv.com - SOUTHWICK, Mass. (abc40) -- A
motorcyclist has died Wednesday as a result of a motorcycle crash on
Hillside Road around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The man has been identified as Timothy Martell, 48, of 17 Fox Hill Lane,
Enfield, Conn.
Police said the Martell lost control of the motorcycle and collided with
the road surface while traveling south near the intersection of Coes
Hill Road. They said a Life Star helicopter was called to the scene to
transport Martell to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield where he
later died.
Police are still investigating as to why Martell lost control of the
motorcycle.
Fatal motorcycle crash - WREX-TV -
DeKALB COUNTY (WREX) - A motorcycle crash kills a man, and leaves his
passenger fighting to survive. DeKalb County Sheriff's Police say
49-year-old William Hiestand lost control at Baseline and Malta Roads.
He died at the scene.
His passenger, 33-year-old Catherine Cooper, had to be airlifted to the
hospital. Now she's in critical condition. There's no word yet what
caused the crash.
Ga. Woman killed in Sevier Co. motorcycle wreck - SEVIER
COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Troopers say a single motorcycle accident is to
blame for the death of a George woman late Friday night near Pigeon
Forge.
It happened around 10:30 PM on Wears Valley Road.
Investigators say Karen C. Posey of Hartwell, Georgia was the passenger
on the motorcycle when the driver lost control going around a curve and
crossed over the white line on the shoulder. The bike lost traction on
the loose gravel and overturned when the driver tried to correct his
steering. They came to a rest near the intersection of Trace Way.
The THP report indicates drugs and alcohol are not believed to have been
involved.
No charges are expected to be filed.
Ark. motorcyclist dies in McCurtain County crash -
WXVT - SMITHVILLE, Okla. (AP) - A
43-year-old motorcycle rider from Magnolia, Ark., has died after a crash
on U.S. Highway 259 in McCurtain County in far southeastern Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Scott E. Pennington died in the
accident that occurred about 4.5 miles south of Smithville at noon on
Saturday.
Troopers say Pennington's passenger, 44-year-old Lisa D. Pennington of
Magnolia, told them that Scott Pennington began to veer off the road for
an unknown reason and that the motorcycle hit a guard rail.
Both people on the motorcycle were ejected. Scott Pennington was taken
to a hospital in Idabel, where he died. Lisa Pennington was taken to the
same hospital, where she was treated and released.
Horn Lake man dies in crash - DeSoto Times
Today - HORN LAKE — A Horn Lake man died when his motorcycle left
the roadway and crashed on Interstate Blvd. around 7:05 p.m. Thursday.
DeSoto County Coroner Jeff Pounders said James Brewster of 7199 Benji
St., Horn Lake, was pronounced dead at 8:06 p.m. at Baptist Memorial
Hospital-DeSoto.
Pounders said Brewster was traveling south on Interstate Boulevard at a
high rate of speed when he hit a dip in the road and lost control.
Brewster slid and bounced before flipping on his 1998 Honda CVR racing
motorcycle.
Interstate Boulevard runs just south of Goodman Road.
The crash remains under investigation.
Ride for the Red benefited Red Cross - WFIE-TV - EVANSVILLE,
IN (WFIE) - The weather was perfect for Ride for the Red, a motorcycle
ride for the Red Cross.
Helping out at the fundraiser was Willie Ruckman.
Ruckman is a survivor of the EF3 tornado that ripped through the
Eastbrook mobile home park in November 2005.
Saturday, Ruckman said he's giving back to the Red Cross for helping him
get back on his feet after losing everything.
"It's strange to be a volunteer and helping people, then suddenly you
become a client," Ruckman said. "That's what happened in my situation,
and that's what motivates me to organize this fundraiser."
The event raised $2,000 Saturday.
That money will benefit the five local chapters in the Tri-State.
Nam Knights honored for charitable work - Sun
newspapers - ENGLEWOOD — When U.S. Army National Guardsman
Michael Sughrue received two presidential medals to award as he saw fit,
he took the time to meet with area service organizations before making
his decision.
The presidential award was to go to civilian groups that help the
military, said Sughrue, who served in Afghanistan as a warrant officer
with the 240th engineer group out of Bangor, Maine, before retiring to
Florida.
Sughrue held on to the medals for more than two years before choosing
the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club as a
worthy recipient of one of them.
Locally, the Nam Knights has 25 members, half Vietnam veterans and half
retired law enforcement.
Eighteen members came to the awards ceremony at the group's
headquarters, a waterfront home in a quiet Englewood neighborhood with
stunning views from the back porch. The group meets here monthly, using
space donated by the homeowner for Nam Knight activities.
Members have served in all branches, from the Coast Guard and the Air
Force to the Marines and the Army.
All share a desire to help veterans and other deserving causes.
Recipients of the funds they raise include Southeastern Guide Dogs and
the Haley House Fund for veterans. The group, which also sends packages
to Iraq, supports local families in need and gives to local schools, has
raised $20,000 in the last four years.
"It makes us feel good that we're doing that, said John "Mad Dog"
Rancourt, who serves as road chaplain for the bikers.
Sughrue said he spent a lot of time observing the activities of area
organizations, including the Moose and the VFW, before choosing the Nam
Knights.
"I think it's really important to give it to a group that will
appreciate it," he said. "Not throw it in a drawer somewhere. You guys
are the most supportive I've seen. They're here to ride motorcycles and
support this country." Rancourt said he was looking for "a club to ride
with good intentions" after moving to Florida.
"This group proved to be one of the best in the community," he said. "I
like they way they pay it forward."
He describes the Nam Knights' activities as threefold: to collect money,
to give money away and to ride motorcycles.
Club uniforms are denim jeans and blue or black vests, standard
throughout the national organization of about 900 members. On the back
of the vests is the Nam Knights logo, the letters "MC" for motorcycle
club, and a dragon. The vest front bears the owner's branch of service,
a memory patch in honor of the fallen, and the wearer's nickname, or
road name.
All members have road names, such as Mango, Nitecap, Jimmy the Fish,
Lowball, Scar and Rebar.
Gary "White Boy" Ericson (he rides a white motorcycle) joined the club
because "it's taking care of the brothers," he said.
For information on the Nam Knights Southwest Florida Chapter, call
941-493-6229 or visit
www.namknightsmcswf.org .
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