THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 GILFORD, N.H. Gunstock Mountain Resort takes terrain parks to the next level Winter is around COURTESY the corner, and the ski (Left) Gunstock Mountain industry is getting ex- Resort is proud to announce some exciting changes com- cited. Gunstock Moun- ing to Gunstock Parks. tain Resort is proud to announce some exciting robust collaboration, a changes coming to Gun- strategic plan has been stock Parks. For those built to utilize Effec- not up on their park tive Edge’s expertise lingo, a Terrain Park is in combination with a dedicated area on the Gunstock’s progressive mountain where skiers terrain and innovative and snowboarders are spirit. provided specialized Effective Edge pro- terrain and features to fessional, Tom Mon- perform on-snow and terosso has been living airborne tricks. Gun- out West for a number stock Mountain Resort of years, working with is making a substantial Snowboarder Magazine investment in Gunstock and Ride Snowboards. Parks for the 2019-20 sea- But New Hampshire will son including working always hold a special closely with the Effective place in his heart. When Edge consulting group, asked why he and Effec- and investing in new tive Edge were drawn to snowmaking and groom- working with Gunstock, ing equipment. Monterosso didn’t need Effective Edge is the to think twice: industry leader in ter- "What drew me to rain park design, opera- working with Gunstock tions planning, program is that I'm from New mapping, training, and Hampshire, and Gun- risk management. Gun- stock was one of my stock began working favorite resorts to ride with Effective Edge at when I was a kid. Their the end of last ski season park was always so fun in preparation for the and the resort itself has 2019-20 season. Through SEE TERRAIN PAGE A10 Little Dog Paper Co. Contaminants on State School to be featured at property more manageable than expected next Connect event BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] Patrick’s Pub night for their sec- MEREDITH and Eatery wel- ond Connect Event — Work is underway comes back Little this year. Nicole to determine the con- Dog Paper Co. at Ayers started the dition of the former their networking company 6 years state school property event, “Connect”, ago as an online in Laconia, including on Thursday, Oct. 17 greeting card and results indicating that from 6-8 p.m. scrapbooking busi- containment levels on As Best of NH ness. Ayers quick- the property are not Magazine 2019’s Edi- ly gained notoriety as high as initially tor’s Choice for Best in the stationery feared. Paper Store in NH, industry, becom- Last Thursday, Tim Little Dog Paper ing featured in the Andrews of Nobis En- Company is excit- Huffington Post and gineering, an envi- ed to return to Pat- Glamour, among ronmental consultant ERIN PLUMMER rick’s this Thursday SEE LITTLE DOG PAGE A10 on the Brownfields Tim Andrews of Nobis Engineering describes the analysis of the former Laconia State School project at the former property to the Lakes Region Planning Commission and US Rep. Chris Pappas. State School property, presented the current status of the property GHS students give back to community and recent findings at a special meeting of A group of 120 Gil- the Lakes Region Plan- ford High School 9th ning Commission that graders participated also included US Con- in Community Service gressman Chris Pap- Projects at several pas. non-profit community The property is a 247 organizations in the acre campus with over Lakes Region on Oct. 26 buildings and sup- 9. port structures located As part of their by Lakes Winnisquam commitment to give and Opechee. Andrews 24 hours of service to said the property has their community, 20 great potential for re- students helped with development with its the Fall great views and easy clean up at the access to downtown Bolduc Park golf Laconia. course. Debra Lal- The property has iberte, Gilford High housed a poor farm and School's Career and the the former New College Readiness Co- Hampshire School for ordinator, accompa- the Feebleminded. nied the students. She COURTESY Discussions on the reports Gilford High Gilford High School Students Help with Fall Clean Up at Bolduc Park Golf Course. From left: Bob Bolduc, Course Superintendent future of the property SEE CLEAN UP PAGE A10 at Bolduc Park, with students Ella Decarli, Ella Denney, Hannah Donovan and Dane DeHart. SEE CONTAMINANTS PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 Notes from the Gilford Public Library BY MARK THOMAS curated collection to meet you aren't comfortable This month's book is am–12:30pm the circulation desk. (2 Library Correspondent the reading and informa- asking for help. Americnah by China- Crafty Preschool Story pumpkins per family) What a week! We have tion seeking needs of a No matter what you’re manda Ngozi Adichie, de- Time, 10:30am-11:30am Nightly Knitting, had many people coming diverse community. thinking about, arm scribed as "..Witheringly Knit Wits, 1:30–2:30pm 6pm-8pm in looking for informa- To that end, you’ll find yourself with quality in- trenchant and hugely em- Advanced Conver- tion on a wide variety all sorts of things in the formation! This is a safe pathetic...". Copies of the sational German, 2:30- Wednesday, of topics ranging from library. Books on con- place to study any topic. book will be available at 3:30pm October 23rd constitutional rights, to troversial topics, books If information is power, the circulation desk, and Line Dancing, gender identity and gen- written by controversial the Library is the arsenal the discussion will be led Monday, October 21st 9-10:30am der non-conforming ex- people, collected NH stat- in town. You don’t need by Molly Harper. Tai Chi-Chih, 9:45am- Check Out an Expert, perience, to recent New utes, and for everything to engage in challenging Conversational 10:45am 10am-12pm Hampshire law. We’ve we don’t have, we have conversations without French, 4pm-5pm Mahjong, 12:30pm-3pm Lakes Region Fiber heard people speaking computers. Librarians knowing everything you Evening Book Discus- Artists and Crafters, with passion, fear, con- are ready to help you find can about the topic. Find sion, 6pm-7pm Tuesday, 10am-12pm fusion, grief, and exalta- information, and to deter- out if the data supports This month's book is October 22nd The InbeTween: Li- tion. What a time to offer mine the trustworthiness your instincts, and send Americnah by China- Geri Fit, 9am-10am brary Teen/Tween Club, information! of source. others looking for more manda Ngozi Adichie, de- Hook Nook, 10am- 2:30pm-3:30pm We are here for you If it is the human as- information our way. scribed as "..Witheringly 11am Chess Club, 3:30pm- and for everyone. Jo God- pect of a topic you are Quality information trenchant and hugely em- Volunteer Training, 4:30pm win has a famous quote, looking for, we have and discussion can bridge pathetic...". Copies of the 10am-11am “A truly great library books for all experienc- the communication gaps, book will be available at Bridge, 10:30am- Thursday, contains something in es. Sometimes finding a cut through the times we the circulation desk, and 12:30pm October 24th it to offend everyone.” It source of shared experi- talk past one another, the discussion will be led Pumpkin Carving, Geri Fit, 9am-10am is not the purpose of the ence can be encouraging. and get to the heart of an by Molly Harper. 4pm-7pm Preschool Pumpkin library to offend people, We can help you find issue. It can help us to un- Foreign Movie Night, We provide the pump- Decorating, 10:30am- but coming off the back of books that speak to you. derstand the fears of oth- 7pm-9pm kins and you carve, paint, 11:30am Banned Book Week, we Pamphlets are available ers, substantiate worries This month's movie is decorate, and create a Decorate pumpkins know that offense is in- on several topics to help that have foundations, The Eagle Huntress, a G masterpiece without the for Halloween! Ages 2-5. evitable when we have a get you started in case and help us to overcome rated movie from Mongo- mess in your home! All Sign up required. our own fears when they lia with a run time of 101 ages welcome, adult su- Homeschool Game are unfounded. Informa- minutes. pervision required for Club, 12:15pm-2:15pm tion is the delicious and those under 3rd grade. Conversational Gilford Public Library the banquet is set. Let’s Friday, October 18th Sign up by calling the French, 4pm-5pm Top Ten Requests feast. Social Bridge, 10:30 library or stopping by Classes & 1. “The 19th Christmas” by James Patterson Special Events 2. “The Shape of Night” by Tess Gerritsen October 17th-24th 3. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens Thursday, Gilford Parks and 4. “A Better Man” by Louise Penny October 17th 5. “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” by Debbie Macomber Geri Fit, 9am-10am 6. “Summer of ’69” by Elin Hilderbrand Yoga Fun, 10:30am- Recreation News 7. “The Institute” by Stephen King 11:30am 8. “The Inn” by James Patterson Homeschool Game BY HERB GREENE starring Bette Midler, decorating and Hallow- 9. “Bloody Genius: A Virgil Flowers Novel” Club, 12:15pm-2:15pm Director Sarah Jessica Parker een crafts will again be By John Sandford Lunchtime Book Dis- Gilford Parks and Recreation and Kathy Najimy. The available in the cafete- 10. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett cussion, 12:30pm-1:30pm Adult Pick-up Basket- movie and coffee are free ria(until 6:30 p.m.)! ball Begins on Thursday, of charge.