Martina Howe

To the editor,

The Gunstock Nordic Association wishes to thank the following for their generosity in donating to our annual auction that was held at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery:

Airport Country Store, Arnie Pierce Insurance, Art Escape, All Brite Inc., Annie Posnack, Annalee Dolls, Applebees, Atomic, Baron's Billiards, Bead It!, Beans & Greens Farmstand, Belmont Firearm & Range, Belknap Subaru, Belknap Landscape, Inc., Bob Kozlow Photography, Bob Miksche, Boulia Gorrell, Brad Thompson, Brock Roberts, Canvas Guys, Chili’s, Chi Lin Arts & Antiques, China Garden Restaurant, Claudette Varney, Color Shed, Common Man Restaurants, Corner House Restaurant, Dr. Gary & Suzanne Francke, Crazy Gringo, Curve’s of Meredith, Dave Meyer’s , Del Gilbert & Son Block Co., Dennis Whitcher, Dynamic Ceramic’s, Ellacoya Barn & Grille, EndorFun sports, EM Heath Hardware - Center Harbor, Elvio’s Pizza, EMS, DS Cole Growers, Fay’s Boat Yard, Foley Oil Co., Franklin Savings Bank, Fratello's Restaurant, , Funspot, Gator Signs, Galleria Salon, Galley Restaurant, GetaLifeNH, George’s Diner, Gilford Hills, Gilford Square Market & Deli, Gisela Langsten, Glendale Marine, Glitches, Granite State Glass, Great Glen Trails, Greg Dickinson, Gunstock Ski Area, Gunstock Inn, Robert Harrington, Hart's Turkey Farm, Maya Hardcastle, Hearth & Home, Heaven Scent, , HK Power sports, Hobo Railroad, Home comfort, Barbara Howe, Katrina Howe, Imagine Gallery, InnSeason Resorts, Isa’s Formal Wear, Jordan’s Ice Cream, Karen Bobotas, Kellerhaus, Kevin’s Café, Kitchen Cravings, Kramer & Hall Jewelers, Krayatip Thai Cuisine, Laconia Carwash, Laconia Ice Arena, Laconia Eye Assoc., Laconia Athletic & Swim, Lady Bug Floral, , Lakeside Restaurant, Lee’s Candy Kitchen, Lambs Ear Yarn shop, Liberty Tree Farm, Lemon Grass Restaurant, Lighthouse Design, Lyon’s Den, Major Brands, Margate Resort, Mark Petrozzi & Boothcreek, McGuffin Law Office, Middleton Building Supply, Miles Marine, Mary Villaume, Meadowbrook Farm, Meetinghouse Soda, Mike’s Quality Car Care, Moulton Farm, Mount Washington Cruises, Mr. W’s House of Pancakes, My coffee House, Naswa Resort, NH International Speedway, Ninety Nine, Nippo Lake Golf Club, Nordic Skier Sports, No Weare Else, Nu-Du’s, O Steak & Seafood, Oak Hill Golf course, O’Du’s, Old Print Barn, Patrick's Pub & Eatery, Pemi Glass & Mirror, Peter Breu, Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Piche's Ski & Sport, Picnic Rock Farm, Pirate’s Cove, Portland Glass, Heidi Preuss, Ragged Mtn. Resort, Red Cranberries, Red Roof Inn, Sanitary Dry Cleaner, S&W Sports, Shalimar Resort, Shibley’s Pier, Shooter’s Tavern, Sal’s Pizza, Salta Tire Co., Sky Bright Aviation, Simply Beadn Around, Bill & Avis Smart, So Little Thyme, Stafford Oil, Mr. Stephen Wainwright, Summit Resort, Sundial Shop, Sunflower Natural Foods, Sustain Ability, Talon salon, Taipeh Osaka, T-bones, Tall Timber Lodge in Pittsburg, Top of the Town Restaurant, Town Suites of Gilford, , Terry Emmons, Trap Family Lodge, The Dreaming Pig, The Practice Room, Thumbs Up Gallery, Thurston's Marine, Troy Schrupp DDS, Trustworthy Hardware, U Frame We Frame, UNO grill, Village Image, Watermark Navigation, Windswept Maples, Wine’ing Butcher, Winnisquam Marine, Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, Wolfeboro Wine Cellar, Woodstock Inn, Yike’s Gallery, and Your Neighborhood Florist.

Special thanks go out to Allan and Jeff Beetle and Patrick’s Pub & Eatery for hosting the event, Laconia Savings Bank for sponsoring the auction and to the auctioneer: Greg Peverly for doing such an incredible job. Also special thanks to the Computer Gurus: Kressley Dahll and Charles Sanford as well as the “back room” manager: Kathy Dahll! The Gunstock Nordic Association is a non-profit organization based at Gunstock Ski Area in Gilford, NH. The annual auction has been a huge source for funds allowing GNA to build a new clubhouse visible just off the left side of the entrance road to Gunstock. GNA has also rebuilt numerous cross country trails and helps the annual maintenance of most of them, added new racing trails and a start/finish stadium at the same location. Fundraising continues to complete the installation of the snowmaking system which is scheduled to be operational this fall!

GNA’s mission is to promote Nordic Skiing and jumping by helping its members achieve their own personal dreams of either being competitive up to the Olympic level, successful in local competitions or to just enjoy Nordic skiing. GNA has been the premier training organization in central NH for ski jumping and cross country skiing since 1937. Members compete in Nordic events throughout New England during the winter months and many attend training camps around the world during the summer and fall seasons. Recreational, introductory and competitive programs are available for children from elementary age and up through adults. Further information pertaining to memberships and programs may be found at www.gunstocknordic.com.

Martina Howe

Treasurer, Gilford Nordic Association