THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE In Our Schools: GHS Literary Magazine one of country’s best BY JANICE STOWELL and presentation, and the those are just the big ‘win- GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL student editors try hard to de- ners’—we had over 30 stu- Gilford High School’s Lit- liver something people can dents published in state and erary and Artistic magazine, be proud of. national magazines, plus in- “Obsessive Image,” is the “Gilford has consistently dividuals taking part in 2011 winner of the national won either a First Place or a everything from play writing American Scholastic Press First Place with Special Mer- to the New England Young Association award for Best it for roughly 20 years now, Writers’ Conference.” Senior High School Literary but never before have we “So yes, Gilford High Art Magazine. been singled out in this School has a wonderful liter- The magazine features po- way—being named one of ary and artistic magazine— etry, fiction, interviews, the country’s best high but you need to look at those monologues, essays, photog- school literary magazines. results in terms of our cul- raphy and art. We’ve had a great, presti- ture. We have a kindergarten Every year, the GHS facul- gious run for quite some through 12th grade spectrum ty sends the “Lit Mag,” as it time, but this new honor? of support for the arts, and is known among students That’s a designation that’s for writing in particular,” and staff, to the ASPA for its rare and special.” says Hutchison, “and I think contest review. The ASPA There are different cate- the results of that kind of grades literary magazines, gories, depending on the size support make themselves newspapers, and yearbooks of the high school or college, known. And it isn’t just for middle schools, high and Gilford has won the des- teachers—look at what the schools, parochial schools, ignation as Best Small School PTA does in this school dis- junior colleges and colleges. Publication. trict: in the fall, they run a With the grading service, a “We’ve been on a roll late- district level event for the na- publication learns what it ly with publishing and tional PTA Reflections Pro- does well and what it can do awards for writing,” Hutchi- gram that has not only writ- better. Once a publication is son says. “Last year, we had ing but visual arts, photog- COURTESY PHOTO The staff of Gilford High School’s award winning literary magazine, “Obsessive Image.” Pictured are Tyler graded out, the awards come one of our student’s poems— raphy, music, dance—they Haddock, Emily Watson, Sarah Gil, Shannon McQueen, Brian Burns. Not pictured: Tanya Latuch. with a job well done—and Ob- a poem by Tiffani Hemcher— get behind it, put on a show, sessive Image is doing just named by the American put together awards, and in Writing Awards…and the list a village?’ Well, I’m glad I’m behind the scenes. Last fine. Scholastic Press Association general let the kids know that goes on. So when it comes to living and working in the vil- year’s editors include Melis- “Three years ago, we as one of the three best po- these are important facets to building a culture that pro- lage of Gilford.” sa Arnst, Bethany Clarke, earned a First Place award,” ems in the country. Amanda life. Then, in the spring, the motes writing and the arts, Hutchison likewise gives says Lit Mag Advisor Scott Ray won a National Award of PTA runs a K-12 poetry com- what’s the saying — ‘It takes credit to the people who work SEE MAGAZINE PAGE A10 Hutchison, “and that’s great. Merit with a poem in the PTA petition for the students of To win a First Place award Reflections program. the three Gilford schools— on a national level is quite re- Bethany Clarke won the New there are grade winners, plus warding. Then, last year, we Hampshire High School Fic- three school winners, and Selectmen hear Bicentennial plans won a First Place With Spe- tion/Essay Contest, along those three winners each get BY JEFF FERLAND events have been secured, Selectmen also held a pub- [email protected] cial Merit award, scoring 980 with the NH Scholars College a $100 savings bond plus their and event dates have been lic hearing on the new pro- out of a possible 1,000 points. Bound contest with her essay respective poems are pub- Bicentennial Committee set. posed Written Policy and “This year, we once again on ‘The Top Ten Reasons to lished on bookmarks (5,000 of Chairman Bill Bickford gave While the opening day cer- Live Entertainment License received a First Place With Go To College’ (which came them) that get distributed by selectmen an update on up- emony is still a few months Ordinance with a new fee Special Merit award, scoring with a $1,000 prize), and Jake the school libraries and the coming events and a list of away, committee members schedule, but no residents at- 985 out of a possible 1,000,” Tinkham was New Hamp- Gilford Public library. events through the 2012 Bi- have planned a few events to tended to voice their con- he added. “Our students do a shire’s State Winner in the “GHS annually brings in centennial year at the select- help Gilford residents cele- cerns. Selectmen still did not nice job, and we get tremen- Letters About Literature published writers to work men’s meeting Wednesday, brate their town Bicentenni- vote on the new policy, as dous support for our efforts. competition put on by the with students and to deliver Jan. 25. al through the cold winter Town Administrator Scott Each scholastic publication State Library,moving him on readings, students partici- According to Bickford, months and early Spring Dunn had yet to receive writ- is judged on format, content, to national competition. And pate in the Scholastic Art & the funds for the committee’s months. ten approval from the town Events include the Valen- attorney. Dunn assured the tine’s Day flower and bake selectmen that the attorney sale on Feb. 14 in the Town gave verbal approval during Local residents go the extra mile for “Mockingbird” Hall foyer to benefit the a recent meeting. Gravestones Come to Life In other business, Depart- BY JEFF FERLAND coming production “To Kill lawyer who incurs the wrath younger. cemetery walk; the Gilford's ment of Planning and Land [email protected] A Mockingbird” — based on of his community by taking Executive Director of the Largest Tree contest set for Use Director John Ayer re- BRISTOL — Sometimes, dramatist Christopher on the case of an African Winnipesaukee Playhouse, May 1, with a workshop by ported an increase in build- getting into character re- Sergel’s adaptation of the American man accused of Bryan Halperin, asked Rich- Andrew Fast in March; and ing permits and applications quires more than learning classic novel by Harper Lee raping a white woman, de- mond at the audition if he the Bicentennial Mother's for January during his de- lines and adopting a differ- — altered their usual hair- cided to dye his gray hair to would be willing to dye his Day Tea with the Gilford partment update. ent persona. Some dedicated styles last Friday in an effort play the role of the younger hair, hopping for a younger Public Library on May 12. According to Ayer, the actors change their usual ap- to more closely resemble Finch. look, and Richmond agreed. After the official opening DPLU received 19 permits al- pearance to better portray their characters. According to Richmond, Halperin cast his 11-year- day ceremony on June 16, ready for 2012 — a 73 percent their roles. Gilford resident Steven who is 62-years-old, Finch is old daughter, Jaydie Bickford assured the select- increase over January of Two actors in the Win- Richmond, who plays Atti- almost 50-years-old, so Rich- Halperin, as Scout, Finch’s men that there would be plen- 2011. nipesauke Playhouse’s up- cus Finch, the courageous mond wanted to look tomboy daughter. To help ty of fun Bicentennial Ayer said he hoped the achieve the tomboy look, events. trend would continue as res- Jaydie’s long dark hair was “There is something idents put money into their trimmed to a short length planned almost every other above the shoulders. weekend,” said Bickford. SEE SELECTMEN PAGE A10 Halperin said it was a good compromise in length be- cause Jaydie, who is a fifth- grade student at Inter-Lakes Middle School, still needed Andrews named to look acceptable for school. For the hair styling, the Deputy Fire Chief actors went to NJ’s Tangles Salon in Bristol, where long- With great pride, Fire level, he was promoted to time friend of the Winni Chief Steve Carrier an- Lieutenant/EMT-P in 2006. Playhouse Normenta nounced the promotion of Deputy Chief Andrews re- Jaquith helped the actors Lt. Richard Andrews to sides in Gilford with his wife better look their parts. Deputy Fire Chief in a press Rae and daughter Delaney. According to Halperin, release issued on Thursday, Carrier stated that a Jaquith has helped actors in Jan. 26. search for his replacement as the past with new hair styles, According to Carrier, An- lieutenant has already be- and even taught an actress to drews will begin his new du- gun, and that individual will style hair for the Winni Play- ties on or before March 1. come from within the de- house production of “Hair.” Andrews became a mem- partment.