THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE Local author’s latest describes the history of Gunstock BY ERIN PLUMMER current form, in her book from Lakes Region history. inquiring with Gilford Pub- [email protected] “The History of Gunstock: “My purpose in writing lic Works Director Sheldon MEREDITH — The long, Skiing in the Belknap Moun- this book about Gunstock Morgan, Anderson learned often elusive history of Gun- tains,” which was released in was to get the history down that the hut is owned by the stock Mountain Resort is 2011. on paper,” Anderson said. town, and Morgan gave his now in the pages of a book On Wednesday night, Oct. Anderson’s journey into blessings for a restoration. written by a local woman. 17, Anderson talked about Gunstock’s history began The hut has been under Carol Lee Anderson com- her book at the Belknap Mill with her daughter Sarah’s in- restoration for the past six piled nearly a century of in Laconia during the mill’s terest in restoring the Gilford years. Anderson said she be- Gunstock history,from its be- Lakes Region Talks series, Outing Club’s warming hut came more curious about the ginnings as plow trails to its sharing fascinating stories as a Girl Scout project. After Gilford Outing Club, saying few people seemed to know about its history. Anderson said she learned the members of the club would all ski at Gun- stock, a discovery that led her to do more research on Gunstock. “It was such a great histo- ry,”Anderson said. “I said it all belongs in a book.” Anderson said she found the history difficult to find. Many people know bits and PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER pieces of details, but do not Carol Lee Anderson talks about her book “The History of Gunstock: know many exact names and Skiing in the Belknap Mountains” at the Belknap Mill. facts. She did extensive re- search, talking to many of the key players and those destination through exten- Warner was brought in. In connected to key players in sive promotion. 1960, the resort’s name was Gunstock’s history to docu- Baer was let go by the com- changed to Gunstock. ment it. mission in 1959, and Warren SEE GUNSTOCK PAGE A13 Anderson’s book docu- ments the history of Gun- stock, from its start as fields STAGING A CLASSIC in the 19th Century that be- PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER came a popular location for From left to right, Bolduc Park owner Gary Bolduc, Charlie Hughes, Jeff Moses, Greg Lemay, president Chris skiers through the 1900’s. GMS brings “The Little Guilmett, and assistant superintendent Allen Hughes. Gunstock started as Belknap Mountain Recreation Area, which was built under direc- Mermaid” to life tion of the Works Progress Bolduc Park gets flowery support BY ERIN PLUMMER Administration and built [email protected] rights had come out and BY ERIN PLUMMER Bolduc said one side of the left some apple and maple and designed Hussey manu- Young actors will take a the royalties were reason- [email protected] grounds was covered in trees, but the surrounding facturing of Berwick, trip “Under the Sea” when able. Demko said many Invasive weeds at Bolduc Japanese knotweed, an inva- grounds were otherwise Maine. Gilford Middle School puts girls are involved in dra- Park have been replaced with sive plant species that Bolduc bare. The park then started During World War II the on a production of Dis- ma, making “The Little beautiful flowers thanks to said was taking over the en- to collect and plant perenni- federal government gave ney’s “The Little Mermaid Mermaid” an especially volunteer efforts. tire area. The park also had als in that area, creating a control of the resort to the JR.,” which is anticipated good play with the amount More than 100 varieties of problems with wild roses and perennial garden around the county. The resort fell into to be the first production of of female roles it has. perennials have been plant- thorns and bittersweet. course. disrepair with people asking the play in the state since He learned in May that ed on the grounds next to the “It was just a menace to The park collected plants the County Commissioners the rights were released. the licensing of the show golf course/ski trail in the the park,” Bolduc said. donated by golfers, offering a to do something with the re- More than 65 students had been released, and it past few months with plants An effort was then put in free round for the donation of sort or it would be gone. In will bring Disney’s version was possible for the pro- and planting efforts donated place to get rid of the para- flowers and plants. The main the 1950’s, the commission- of the classic tale to the duction to be held at the by park guests, local busi- sitic plants. The knotweed sponsors of the project were ers hired Fritzie Baer, fa- stage in two different pro- middle school. Demko said nesses and schools, and a and other invasives were all Lowes, Agway,Petal Pushers, mous for his red hat, cigar, ductions, all under the di- the students seemed excit- team of dedicated volun- taken out, and the grounds and Gilford Home Center, all and elaborate public rela- rection of theater teacher ed to do the play. teers. were sprayed to prevent their of whom donated flowers tions. Baer turned the resort Matt Demko. Auditions were held the Owner/manager Bob re-growth. The weed removal SEE BOLDUC PARK PAGE A13 around, making it a popular The middle school mu- second week of school, and sical is put on every De- 72 students tried out for cember; this past year’s parts. Demko said the goal play was “Seussical the has been for all audition- Local luminaries take to the floor for Musical.” After “Seussi- ing students to get some cal,” Demko started look- role in the play.“Seussical” “Dancing with the Lakes Region Stars” ing for a new, family- saw involvement from 60- friendly play. Demko said 65 students, creating the BY DONNA RHODES sold-out competition. Hampshire Humane Society Shelvy Parker of Meredith. he met with the seventh conundrum of how more [email protected] Kelly Arbogast of Dog- started the night with her The two competed in the and eighth graders last than 70 kids should be in- MEREDITH — Local non- gonit Training and the New professional dance partner, style of hip-hop dance to year to discuss possible op- volved in this play. profit agencies had a real mo- benefit Happy Tails Dog tions for the coming year “It’s amazing how much ment in the spotlight as local Park to the appropriate tune “We decided to do some- talent we have in the community stars and their of “Who Let the Dogs Out.” thing big and bold and ex- school,” Demko said. dance instructors showed off Next up was Jeanne Clar- citing,” Demko said. As a solution, the play some fancy footwork in their idge from Fashion Forward After the conversations was given two casts; the efforts to raise money for the in Moultonborough and her with the seventh and ‘Part of your World’ cast charities in the third annual partner Paul Langley,owner eighth graders, the group and the ‘Under the Sea’ Dancing with the Lakes Re- of Starry Night Dance Stu- decided to aim for “The Lit- cast. Each scene is re- gion Stars at Inter-Lakes dio in Laconia. The pair got tle Mermaid JR.” if the SEE MERMAID PAGE A14 High School Friday night. into the style of Swing Dance Hosted by Mix 94.1 FM ra- as they performed to the clas- dio personalities Fred Caru- sic hit, “Love Shack,” to raise so and Amy Bates, eight money for the Meredith Got teams put their best foot for- Lunch! Program. ward this year to try to im- They were followed by EGGS Wine Tasting press both the crowd and Rob and Christy. Christy 00 Fridays at 4 pm judges Eric Proulx, Lea King Dunn, from Broadway $ and Susan Amiss. North, had the opportunity 3 Each pair had just 12 to work with Rob Stewart, 2/ hours of rehearsal time to who owns All-Brite Cleaners prepare their two-to-three- in Gilford, and together they minute dance routine and did a jazz performance to could decide on their own benefit the Salvation Army style of dance, music and Fund of Laconia. costumes. They were then PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Sarah Gray of Body Cov- judged on creativity, techni- This year’s champions of Dancing with the Lakes Region Stars, Kathleen ers Screen Printing and Em- cal ability, entertainment Hill and Meagan Hiltz, took home trophies and a $3,286 check for the broidery danced contempo- value, stage presence and au- Keeping You, Me and Memories Alive Cancer Fund. The pair performed a rary style with instructor Winter Hours: dience involvement at the lively jazz routine to take the title. SEE STARS PAGE A13 Open Thurs. - Sun. 8 am - 6 pm A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC OCTOBER 25, 2012 Notes from the Gilford Library BY ABI MAXWELL Though many of us have Programs & Special of the library. p.m. All knitters welcomed! Wednesday, Oct. 31 LIBRARY CORRESPONDENT likely seen the play “Les Mis- Events Foreign Movie Night, 7 – Check – Out – An – Ex- For a long time, the word erables,” reading the book it- Thursday, Oct. 25 9 p.m. Join us for this Monday, Oct. 29 pert!, 10 a.m.