Hiram couple recognized for receiving Spirit of America Award

Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Oxford, greeted Delbert and Grace Gilpatrick of Hiram on behalf of Sen. James Jamper, R-Oxford, at a ceremony at the State House on April 11 when the couple was presented a Spirit of America Award. The Gilpatricks were recommended for the award by the Town of Hiram for their volunteer service to the historical society, Ossippee Valley Parade and other causes. From left are Grace Gilpatrick, Keim and Delbert Gilpatrick.