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Eleven Projects Win Historic Preservation Achievement Awards strategies. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation, compatible new construction, public policy, and educational and planning initiatives across the state. “We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding projects and

while hopefully inspiring others,” said the Preservation Alliance’s Executive Director Jennifer Goodman. “These are the kinds of places we can’t imagine New Hampshire without,” she said, “and we want to recognize the people who have worked to save and revive these landmarks.” It is the Alliance’s 27th year of honoring preservation

achievement. “Awards this year showcased investments by developers and municipalities that have transformed buildings and provided jump-starts to communities,” said Kathy Bogle Shields, the chair of the Preservation Alliance’s board of directors. “These projects show how investment See awards on 32

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On May 10, the N.H. Preservation Alliance announced eleven awards for outstanding historic preservation projects. The 2016 awards showcased small towns accomplishing enormous tasks, small businesses saving and re-using old seacoast farms, examples of exceptional community engagement, and innovative preservation

The Stark Covered Bridge, one of the most photographed and painted spots in New Hampshire and one of only 20 Paddleford truss bridges remaining in the world, recently was recognized by the N.H. Preservation Alliance for one of eleven awards for outstanding historic preservation projects. courtesy Photo

Classes are filling up quickly for Rochester Opera House’s 2016 Summer Theatre Camp, a joyous hands-on experience for youth aged 4-18. This year’s camp schedule offers four two-week sessions beginning on June 27 and running through August 19. These exciting camps offer lessons in acting, dance, and singing, plus they foster self-confidence and esteem building for your future “STAR”. On the final day, students showcase their theatre skills with an evening performance for family, friends, and the public. Fees for registration and tuition vary Summer Theatre Camp Dates: Acting Out! (ages 8-12) June 27 to July 8 (No Camp July 4), Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Broadway Kids (ages 4-7) July 11 to 22, Mon-Fri 9am2pm Broadway Kids Acting Out! (ages 6-12) July 25 to August 5, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Spotlight on Musical Theatre (ages 13+) August 8 to 19, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. For info call 603-335-1992.

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June Thursday 2nd Fusion Hosts Evening Boat Cruise Aboard the Winnipesaukee Belle

Park at the Bank of New Hampshire’s Operations Center, 10 Mutual Way, Gilford. Busses will shuttle attendees to Wolfeboro and will be leaving at 5:30pm. Cruise will leave Wolfeboro at 6:30pm. The 90-minute cruise will feature a raffle, door prize and live acoustic music. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable attire and climb aboard the ‘Winni Belle’ for and evening of casual networking. Tickets are $16/Fusion members, $20/ non-members. Admission includes the shuttle bus ride to the boat, hors d’oeuvres and a free drink ticket. www.fusionnh.org

Meredith Library’s Summer of Local Authors – Dr. Jack Polidoro

Meredith Library, Main Street, Meredith. 10:30am-12pm. Under the pseudonym J.P. Polidoro, Dr. Jack has written eight books, seven of which are novels. Several of his books are set in New Hampshire and the Lakes Region. Free and open to the public. 279-4303

What Lies Beneath Lake Winnipesaukee?

Presented by The Lake Winnipesaukee Association at The Carriage House at the Inn at Church Landing, Route 3, Meredith. 7-8:30pm. Spend a fascinating evening with scuba diver and history buff, Hans Hug, Jr. as he presents findings from his extensive diving in the Big Lake. He has located more than 60 wrecks including large pieces of the original Mt. Washington, captured hundreds of images on side scan sonar and photographed and videotaped many of the wrecks. A brief video will be played of one of his ship wreck dives. The presentation will last approx. 75 minutes with time for questions afterwards. Presentation is free to attend, but reservations are requested at www.nhlakes.org/events/ lakes-congress 581-6632

Wolfeboro Farmers Market

Clark Park, 233 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 12:304:30pm. Rain or shine. www. wolfeboroareafarmersmarket.com

New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Opening Reception – Preview New Exhibits

New Hampshire Boat Museum, Wolfeboro. 6pm. Dinner buffet provided by Downtown Grille Café. Tickets; $22/members, $25/not-yet members. Sign up by phone at 5694554 or via the web at www.nhbm. org

Friday 3rd Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception – “Domestic Bliss: Discarded, Remembered and Imagined”

Governor John Langdon House, 143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth. 5pm8pm. Contemporary artwork by Karen Battles and Leslie Lyman incorporates found images and artifacts from the past; photos, letters, clothing, boxes, books, and asks viewers to contemplate the passage of time and

question the nature of memory. Both artists encourage viewers to imagine stories behind the items incorporated into their work: stories about the item’s creation or how and why it was kept and preserved. The exhibit will be on display through July 10th. www. historicnewengland.org 436-3205

Anniversary Concert

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 7pm. Tickets are $7-$12. www.rochesteroperahouse. com or 332-2211

Wings & Wheels – Planes, Cars and Motorcycles!

Curious George: The Golden Meatball - Musical

Skyhaven Airport, Rochester. 10am3pm. This family fun community event offers plane and helicopter rides, including free flights for youth ages 8-17 via the EEA’s Young Eagles Program. Fun and entertaining demonstrations and performances are scheduled throughout the day and everyone can vote for their favorites in the Car, Motorcycle and Aircraft Show, which showcases hundreds of vintage, classic & customized vehicles to view up close. There will be food concessions, crafts, kids activities, live music and a chance to explore many interactive police, fire and military displays. Admission is a donation to Gerry’s Food Pantry. www.rochesterwingsandwheels.com

“Inside/Out Interpretive Watercolor Workshop”

Grammy Award-Winning Guitarist Ed Gerhard – Live Concert

Hospital & Community Aide Street Fair Fundraiser Sale

65 Pine Hill Road, Wolfeboro. 10am-2pm. Art, antiques, camping, books, furniture, lamps, sports, toys, electronics, sleigh & household.

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 7pm. Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS tv show in this delightful new musical. $12pp/general admission. www.rochesteroperahouse.com or 335-1992

RAW Fitness, 7 Pleasant Street, Laconia. 6-8pm. In this class, taught by Larry Frates, emphasis will not be placed on developing a realistic painting, but rather on experimenting with the actual paint, papers, additional materials for special effects, color interpretation, eye-hand coordination and relaxation. $25 materials/instruction fee. 527-8314. Pre-payment is encouraged as space is limited.

NH Lake’s Association’s 2016 Lake Congress – Special Guest Celine Cousteau

The Inn at Church Landing, Route 3, Meredith. All-day event. Lake enthusiasts, natural resource professionals and state agency, municipal and business leaders will gather at this 23rd annual educational, training and networking event. Participants will not only gain knowledge and skills to protect our lakes and ponds, they will develop a deeper understanding of their personal connection to water and inspiration to help others tune into the “Blue Mind” mindset. www.nhlakes/lake-congress 226-0299

Dark Star Orchestra

Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach. www.casinoballroom. com 929-4100

Saturday 4th Ashland Garden Club’s Annual Plant & Bake Sale

Memorial Park, across from Meredith Village Savings Bank, Ashland. 9amnoon. Rain or shine.

3K “Walk for Sight” – NH Association for the Blind Fundraiser

NH Association for the Blind, 25 Walker Street, Concord. 10am. Registration is $20pp and includes door prizes and meal. www.sightcenter.org or 1-800464-3075

Hospital & Community Aide Street Fair Fundraiser Sale

Bow Lake Grange Hall, Province Road, Strafford. 8pm. www.edgerhard. com or 664-7200

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

First Church Congregational, 63 South Main Street, Rochester. 7:30-10am. $6pp. 332-1121

Roast Beef Dinner

Trinity Episcopal Church, 93 NH Route 25, Meredith. 5-6:30pm. Roast Beef, potatoes, rolls, veggie, juice, coffee and homemade dessert. $12pp and $30/family(includes 2 adults and children under 12- children under 5 are free). Take out meals available. One quarter of the proceeds will go to Got Lunch! Inter-Lakes. 279-6689

Dark Star Orchestra

Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach. www.casinoballroom. com 929-4100

32nd Annual WOKQ Chowder Festival

Prescott Park Arts Festival, Portsmouth. Begins at 11:30am and continues until the chowder is gone. Nearly 20 local restaurants will compete for the Golden Ladle Trophy and Best Chowder title. Will also include family friendly activities, oyster shucking and live music! Free for Prescott Park Arts Festival members, $14/non-members. Bring your own spoon or borrow one from the festival for a $1 deposit. www.prescottpark. org

Local Author Catherine Dougherty – Annies Book Stop to Sign Books

Annie’s Book Stop, 1330 Union Ave, Laconia. 3-5pm. Catherine will be signing her books, “In Polyester Pajamas”, “In Leather Chaps” and “In Woolen Bikinis”. All three books are part of a women’s fiction series based in the Lakes Region.

Winnipesaukee Wellness Center Open House Please join us for an Open House at the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center (WWC) on Friday, June 10, 12:30-3pm. You will meet current members, learn about the equipment, and enjoy some refreshments with new friends. In addition, a Rite Aid Wellness Ambassador will be on-hand to answer questions and provide information. The WWC is located just beyond the Center Harbor town docks, offers people in the Northern Lakes Region a medically-supervised exercise program in a very supportive, no-intimidation gym environment. A regular exercise program provides the positive benefits of burning calories to decrease body fat, improving strength and increasing energy levels, keeping bones strong and minds alert, and improving cholesterol and blood pressure numbers. The WWC is the perfect place to accomplish these goals, while socializing with friends who encourage sticking with the program. For more information about the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center or the June 10 Open House please call 253-1839.

The Little Star that Could The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord newest planetarium show, The Little Star that Could, is featured every Saturday and Sunday at 11am. Geared toward families with young children , The Little Star that Could explores the nature of stars and planetary systems through the story of a friendly young yellow star – Earth’s sun – traveling through the cosmos seeking planets to keep warm. Joining the Little Star in the Discovery Center’s line-up are Black Holes at noon, Sunstruck at 1pm, Tonight’s Sky at 2pm and Magic Tree House Space Mission at 3pm. The Discovery Center is located at 2 Institute Drive in Concord and is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am. – 4pm. General admission is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $7 for children ages 3 -12 years. Planetarium shows are an additional $5 for all ages. General admission and planetarium shows are free for members and children ages 0 -2 years. The McAuliffe-ShepardDiscoveryCenter features 21stcentury interactive exhibits on aviation, astronomy, Earth and space sciences, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a variety of science, technology, and engineering and mathematics programs. The engaging, robust educational programs are geared towards families, teens, seniors, students, community groups and lifelong learners. For more information, visit www.starhop.com.

Curious George In Rochester Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical at Rochester Opera House on Friday, June 3 at 7pm. All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. Curious George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs, and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away…something pretty big. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure in which he learns more about Rome...and meatballs...and the “secret ingredient” to cooking! Tickets are $12 at rochesteroperahouse.com or stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10am to 5pm and two hours before the show. Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester.

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The summer season in New Hampshire is a tough time for campaigning. In fact, I used to not even bother and I would just hit the ground walking fast once Labor Day came and went. There really was no need to since I was usually the only candidate running for Governor of New Hampshire under The Flatlander Ticket. I would let the candidates in the other two parties fight it out to figure who their candidate was going to be and then I would just step in, feeling fresh and ready, and planned to knock out those guys (or gals) since they had already been to hell and back and were probably pretty battered. Of course, since I am writing this, it never worked and I have yet to be elected governor. Still, I figured that eventually this philosophy would pay off. This summer is different though since I am battling to just get the nomination from my own party. I am finding out that here in New Hampshire it is easier to run for President than it is for governor. Running for president is a snap since everyone you meet is a potential voter, even if they are from another state, eventually they will be going into a voting booth somewhere where your name is on the ballot, so all of the glad handing and phony, puton smiles and ridiculous promises are not in vain.

Here in New Hampshire, especially in more touristy areas like the Lakes Region, summertime is a big mix of folks. There are locals who you might be able to persuade to vote for you if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really good at telling them what they want to hear. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also those visitors from away who could only vote for you if they drove across state lines, went to a voting place, claimed they lived here, filled out a form attesting to this and then voted for you. Of course, this is America and we know things like that could never happen. So, campaigning takes a shrewd know how of being able to use your resources wisely in order to be at the correct places in order to meet those who can actually vote for you and to avoid, time wasting hand shaking and pretend concerned listening with people who are, basically, a waste of your valuable time. Of course, my resources are small and my team (two people I met last week at the dollar store) is limited in its capabilities. One suggested that I ask people for their IDs before I shake their hand or talk to them, but I thought that was a bit extreme. We did compromise on that idea though. Instead, we have put together a few meet and greets (with food and drink of course; no one shows up anywhere without these things) where people would be required to show IDs before being allowed to enter in order to verify that they are both legal New Hampshire residents, as well as old enough to vote. (Nothing is more irritating than spending ten minutes discussing your plans for the future of New Hampshire with someone, only to find out that they are only sixteen. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the sense?) The food and drink table

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Anti-Gun for Garland? To The Editor: Another great proof, that the U.S. Senate wisely refuses to consider Judge Merrick Garland, is the list of anti-2nd Amendment groups that support him for the Supreme Court. At least 4 groups turned up in my brief Internet search, at least 2 of which have argued for Garland in NH protests in 2016. Garlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote to retain gun transaction records in 2000, in violation of 1993 and 1968 laws, would have ensured a National Gun Registry, the step before Gun Confiscation in every country that has done that. The next Supreme Court Justice could be the 5th who does not value 2nd Amendment, because 4 current Supremes wish to take your guns away. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m against gun confiscation by this Supreme Court pick. NH, ME & VT have a strong support for Gun Rights and I hope you do too! David K. Martin Dover, NH

National Security and Trump To The Editor: Robert Gates, in a recent interview on Face the Nation expressed serious doubts from a national security standpoint about Donald Trump as president. Gates said that he has no idea how Trump would deal with ISIS, he found the contradictions

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in his policy statements and his admiration for Vladimir Putin disturbing. Most concerning of all for Gates was that Trump seems to think he has all the answers and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need any advice from staff or anyone else. Gates, who served under eight presidents, including Reagan and Carter and most recently as Secretary of Defense for both George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He said that as different and strong minded as each of those presidents were, they to a man, understood that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all the answers. They surrounded themselves with experienced, thoughtful people who would give them good advice. They were willing to listen, open to the ideas of others and only made their own independent judgments after hearing all points of view. Gates gravely noted that the Commander-in-Chief is entrusted with the lives of the fine young men and women who serve in our military. The thought of Donald Trump in that role and with his finger on the nuclear button is a sobering one and deserves serious consideration by voters. Gillian Carter Exeter, NH

TEA Party Meeting To the Editor: On Wednesday May 18th, the Lakes Region TEA Party was treated to

This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weirs Times and Touristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 1902. The new Weirs Times was re-established in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Cocheco Valley area with the new Cocheco Times. Our newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper which are taken from Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic publication.

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Enough with Hollywood’s Pendulous Boobery From runways to red carpets to Instagram and Snapchat, celebrity overexposure is inescapable. We’re drowning in underby Michelle Malkin boob. BomSyndicated Columnist barded with sideboob. Nip slips. Crotch slips. Bare-bottom flashes. All of the above, all at once. The problem, my fellow Americans, is not that we live in an age of wardrobe malfunctions. It’s that we live in an age of dignity malfunctions. It’s one thing for the notorious Kim Kardashian, sex-tape celebrity-turned-sex-tape celebrity, to trounce into the Rome Opera House flashing her cartoon cleavage and industrial-strength Spanx for the cameras as she did last weekend. The trouble is that the Kardashian deviancy is now the norm among female entertainers who consider themselves trailblazing feminists. Top designers seem to be engaged in a bizarre competition to use the least amount of tenuously placed fabric to clothe (LOL) their A-list clients. Tragically, none of the sycophants who surround the young starlets -- not their fully-clothed agents, parents, BFFs, husbands or boyfriends -has the guts to tell these doublesided duct-taped divas that they look utterly ridiculous. Cowardice is the handmaiden of defining decency down. Billboard Music Awards hostess Ciara scored headlines for challenging gravity in a sliver of silver silk that some called a “dress.” (These get-ups should really be called un-dresses.) Fans cooed

over the singer’s “major sideboob” as she let her lady parts hang low, swinging to and fro. Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid each make a living un-wearing flimsy attire -- maintaining perfect duck lips and icy stares while the public gawks at their gratuitously revealed flesh and perfect bone structure. Apparently, you haven’t made it in the fashion world until you’ve displayed more on the catwalk than on a gynecological exam table. Nineteen-year-old pop star Lorde slouched up the steps at the Met Gala earlier this month in a ton of pink tulle from the waist down -- but with practically nothing on top to contain her braless upper self. Fifty-seven-year-old Madonna was there, too, trussed up in an atrocious goth cloth featuring breast cutouts and a geriatric thong she called a “political statement.” Nineteen-year-old actress Chloe Grace Moretz proudly displayed her own “gapboob” (it’s a thing now, really) in a gauzy black slip at a movie premiere last week. The 20-something pop star Rita Ora is a serial boob flasher, often favoring the trendy blazerwith-nothing-underneath ensemble (dis-ensemble?) or the long-sleeved piece of black sheer nonsense that passes for a “top” these days. Then there’s the glamorous 30-something Amal Clooney, who prides herself on her Oxford degree and law pedigree. She took to the Cannes Film Festival last week in a billowy, meringue Atelier Versace number that kept flying open like a cheap bathrobe. Poor Lemony Half-Nekkit spent the whole time nervously tugging on uncooperative strips of chiffon as her skinny thighs and

Private Is Better

Our next president will almost certainly be Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. But I take heart knowing that America’s by John Stossel founders imSyndicated Columnist posed checks and balances, so there will be limits on what bad things the next president can do. Most of what government does is expensive and useless, no matter who is president. Or governor. Or mayor. Politicians say there are so many things only government should do — explore outer space, provide airport security, supply utilities, etc. But even those things work better when the private sector does them. NASA put rockets into space. But the private company SpaceX found a way to bring those same rockets safely back to earth. SpaceX now puts satellites in orbit for much less than NASA See malkin on 28 thought possible.

Private, competitive enterprises routinely find ways to do things more efficiently than lazy bureaucracies. After all, government can keep screwing up forever and just tax you more. But private companies must make a profit or die. “Everybody loves the space program,” says Lori Garver on my TV show this week. Garver was President Obama’s former No. 2 at NASA, but now she admits, “It’s a government bureaucracy. Their incentives are not to do things more efficiently.” Obama actually tried to privatize more of it. “NASA uses test stands that cost $300 million to refurbish, says Garver. “When I went to (Amazon’s) Jeff Bezos’s facility, Blue Origins, they were building the same quality test stand for $30 million. ...That is crazy.” Airport security also works better when government doesn’t run it. After 9/11, politicians wanted to show they were making airport security tougher. Republicans at least vowed that TSA workers would not be unionized. But a few years later, Democrats won, and See stossel on 34

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The Bathroom Putsch

by RIch Lowry Syndicated Columnist

The authors of The Federalist Papers neglected to explain the fearsome powers that inhere in the “Dear Colleague” letter under our system of govern-

ment. It is the instrument by which middling bureaucrats impose their will on the nation, as the assistant secretary for civil rights at the Department of Education and the principal deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Department of Justice just did in the matter of transgender bathroom policy in our schools and colleges. The transgender edict is a perfect distillation of the Obama administration’s centralizing reflex, highhanded unilateral rule and burning desire to push the boundaries of cultural change as far as practical in its remaining time in office. Its letter is backed by the implicit threat of withdrawal of federal funds (a more appropriate salutation might have been “To Whom It Concerns -- Or Else”). The letter contends that Title IX, the federal statute banning sex discrimination in education, mandates its preferred transgender policy. Yet sex is different than gender

identity (as all viewers of “I Am Cait” are supposed to know). If Congress had meant in 1972 -- when the current debate was unimaginable -- to cover discrimination against the transgendered in the statute, it would have included language to that effect. Or it could have amended the statute at any time. It didn’t. But no matter. Now a letter from a couple of federal mandarins carries as much practical power as a law duly passed by Congress and signed by the president. It is government by epistle. Transgender students deserve to be treated with respect, but it’s not unreasonable to worry about having biologically male students in the same restroom as girls, and vice versa. An obvious compromise is the single-occupancy bathroom, which protects transgender students from harassment and addresses privacy concerns for other students. This isn’t good enough for the Obama administration. Its diktat effectively requires schools to allow boys identifying as girls into girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms, as well as girls’ dorm rooms and sports teams. It is infused with a radical spirit. Gender identity is fluid and entirely subjective, the letter makes clear, referring “to an individual’s internal sense of gender.” As soon as a student notifies a school of his or her changing status, it “will begin treating the student

consistent with the student’s gender identity.” (It’s easy to imagine scenarios for abuse -- if an unscrupulous women’s college basketball team ever wants to topple the dominant UConn program, it should find male players who

identify as female for a season.) The sweep of the measure is symptomatic of the administration’s moral fervor on the issue. In announcing a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina for

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Commencement Season This is the season of college Commencement speeches -- an art form that has seldom been memorable, but has increasingly beby Thomas Sowell come toxic in Syndicated Columnist recent times. Two themes seem to dominate Commencement speeches. One is shameless self-advertising by people in government, or in related organizations supported by the taxpayers or donors, saying how nobler it is to be in “public service” than working in business or other “selfish” activities. In other words, the message is that it is morally superior to be in organizations consuming output produced by others than to be in organizations which produce that output. Moreover, being morally one-up is where it’s at. The second theme of many Commencement speakers, besides flattering themselves that they are in morally superior careers, is to flatter the graduates that they are now equipped to go out into the world as “leaders” who can prescribe how other people should live. In other words, young people, who in most cases have never had either the sobering responsibility and experience of being self-supporting adults, are to tell other people -- who have had that responsibility and that experience for years -- how they should live their lives. In so far as the graduates go into “public service” in government, whether as bureaucrats or as aides to politicians or judges, they are to help order other people around. It might never occur to many

Commencement speakers, or to their audiences, that what the speakers are suggesting is that inexperienced young graduates are to prescribe, or help to dictate, to vast numbers of other people who have the real world experience that the graduates themselves lack. To the extent that such graduates remain in government -- “public service” -- they can progress from aides to becoming career politicians, bureaucrats and judges, never acquiring the experience of being on the receiving end of their prescriptions or dictates. That can mean a lifetime of people with ignorance presuming to prescribe to people with personal knowledge. However well-educated the students might be in particular narrow fields -- and, in too many cases, they have not gotten even that -- what the graduates might have, at best, is a foundation for acquiring the real world experience necessary to complete their education and fulfill the ancient admonition, “With all your getting, get understanding.” Presumption is not understanding. It is the antithesis of understanding. It was my personal good fortune never to have been present at a college or university Commencement speech until I was 46 years old. In my earlier years, my college and postgraduate degrees had been mailed to a forwarding address that I left behind when I took leave of the campus at the earliest opportunity. At age 46, I was a Commencement speaker, and had to be told and shown how to wear the regalia. By the time I actually heard someone else give a Commencement speech, I was in my 50s -- and knew enough by that time to be appalled, rather than See Sowell on 28

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Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association After School Classes The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing School will conduct afterschool classes through the Parks and Recreation Departments in Belmont, Gilford, Laconia and Meredith It is an unfortunate fact that, in an area called the Lakes Region many youngsters have little to no opportunity to enjoy our Lakes. The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, which has run a popular sailing camp since 1988, is working hard to address that reality by making it possible for local parks and recreation programs to add sailing to their after-school offerings. Through this new partnership, students in Belmont, Gilford, Laconia, and Meredith may enroll through their local park and recreation departments in afterschool classes that will be taught by the sailing school’s certified instructors at their Sailing Center on Smith Cove in Gilford. Amy Tripp, the school’s executive director says “This will allow kids who would otherwise not have the

veloping self-confidence, teamwork, problem-solving, concentration, and more,” Posnack says. “Sailing helps youngsters develop skills that will last them a lifetime.” Questions about this program may be directed to the recreation department in your community or to the LWSA directly at 603-589-1177, or sailingschool@lwsa.org

Students at an afternoon sailing class put on by the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association. opportunity, to experience the joy and challenge of sailing. In that spirit, we will work with the communities to provide financial assistance where needed.” This program is open to students age 11 and older. It will run for five afternoons, from 4pm to 7pm on June 1, 6, 8, 13,

and 15, At the Dave Adams Memorial Sailing Center, 25 Davis Rd., in Gilford. Tuition will be $99 per student. Al Posnack, a long-time volunteer with the program, emphasizes that this program is about a lot more than learning to operate sailboats. “It’s about de-

The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association (LWSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote and support participation in the sport of sailing. Scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance, and inquiries may be directed in confidence to sailing-school@LWSA.org. The school has a staff of nationally certified instructors, and a fleet of 38 sailboats. The LWSA receives community support in the form of monetary donations, donations of sailboats and motorboats, volunteer services and generous help from many local merchants.

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Larger sheets of paper and smaller print makes more space for news and advertisements. That is what I’ve observed by looking at the newspapers and magazines of seventy-five or more years ago. Another observation is that those publishers of old used a lot of short items of various types along with their longer, more detailed stories. It has been suggested that the use of these short items – these tidbits in print- contributed to the success of certain publications. In 1925 the Laconia Democrat’s front page was seven columns wide, enough for a lot of local news. There was the Lochmere news in a portion of the first column in a March issue. It let the Lochmere folk know that Roy Bagley of Laconia, an agent for Fuller Brush, was canvassing their vicinity. They also learned that Mrs. Chapman from the Laconia hospital visited her son in Lochmere on March 15, and that Mr. Chapman and family from Sanbornton Square visited his brother in Lochmere last Sunday. “Carroll Moulton called on his wife at the Laconia hospital last week” and “W.H. Philbrook recently purchased a flock of leghorn hens from Mr. Weiring of Belmont”. Column two noted that Glendale residents were informed “The last fish

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Jersey, Ayrshire ” . The sellers telephone number was 37-4. The E.G. Baker Company was selling a one horse motor with alternating current in first class condition. George Sanborn from Lakeport advertised a good one-horse dump cart and harness and John Foster of Girard Street had a two seated sleigh that he priced low for quick sale. Several cars were advertised for sale including a Dodge Roadster for $400 and a 1920 rebuilt Franklin Brougham. For more tidbits in print, let’s go back a little further and take a look at the June 18, 1915 issue of the Laconia Democrat and read comments by the editorial staff. “Folks who have been hesitating over their financial ability to indulge in a motor car may be interested to know that the Standard Oil company has cut the price of gasoline one cent a gallon.” “A New Hampshire liquor dealer was haled before the state license commissioners a few days ago, charged with the serious offense of giving too much beer for a nickle. Come to New Hampshire.” “ Prospective summer visi-

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They Are Indoctrination Centers! The Advocates Returns Saturday I have always made it clear that those who are part of The Advocates radio show. With my roundtable folks by Niel Young Advocates Columnist t h e r e is this policy; fine if you differ with the host –me. If the guest member considers his/her political philosophy includes taking bad politicians out of office then that is good. However, if I have a candidate other than yours; guess which candidate gets good press from me, and not you! With all of the problems regarding Kelly Ayotte these past 5 years I will be voting for the only way I can say to Kelly; you have failed us, and have forgotten that you are a member of the GOP less than 30%, and and that means you are with the democrats. Conservatives have this thing about screwing every thing up. When Jim Rubens came forward to challenge Kelly, that provided conservatives like me with an opposition candidate. A contest where we could show our feelings about what has not been done in the past 5 years by the republican senator who holds that seat here in NH. Of course Jim would be my candidate in that race; but no, there are some conservatives who (1) just assumed my vote would go to their favorite, as it did with Bob Smith 2 years ago, (2) and Ted Cruz this past prez primary. The conservatives not with Rubens will vote for Kelly, and give her the votes she needs to continue to be that republican senator that the democrats count on! I could go third party, but

it does not make sense if you could get the repubs to – oh, never mind, NEVER going to solve that one. Let’s move on. Hillary must be defeated. As for those who use the “Climate Change” as the protection of Ayotte, check the record. Jim Rubens would never have the record the incumbent has now. Will try to help with research on her. To those who may be angry with me, remember this; as a state senator Jim sponsored and passed SB2 allowing NH towns the privacy of the ballot box on budget matters. Sen. Rubens also was point man for Charter Schools here in NH. ******** Nothing personal my friend, but I do not help or have any interest in members of the GOP Establishment, as guests. That decision could change should A RINO or a fibbing conservative agree to answer MY questions. ******** WHAT IS THAT I SAY? Oh yes, “Indoctrination in the Government schools.” Portland Tribune: In a move spearheaded by environmentalists, the Portland Public Schools board unanimously approved a resolution aimed at eliminating doubt of climate change and its causes in schools. It is unacceptable that we have textbooks in our schools that spread doubt about the human causes and urgency of the crisis,” said Lincoln High School student Gaby Lemieux in board testimony. “Climate education is not a niche or a specialization, it is the minimum requirement for my generation to be successful in our changing world.” The resolution passed

Tuesday evening calls for the school district to get rid of textbooks or other materials that cast doubt on whether climate change is occurring and that the activity of human beings is responsible. The resolution also directs the superintendent and staff to develop an implementation plan for “curriculum and educational opportunities that address climate change and climate justice in all Portland Public Schools.” During my research I came upon http://sevenscribes. com/true-crime-atlantapublic-schools-cheatingscandal/ . Suggest educators and parents read this. ******** Sheldon Richman Editor of The Freeman, author, journalist: “It is embarrassing to have to remind people of this in the United States of America. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson singled out three natural rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The last phrase, appearing instead of “property,” has prompted much discussion. I cannot say what Jefferson was thinking. But here’s a plausible theory: Property is already implicit in liberty. If you are free, you can use your belongings as you see fit. But by specifying the pursuit of happiness Jefferson might have been pointing out that the blessing of liberty need not be justified through selfless service to others. One’s life and happiness on earth are justification enough.” ******** The Advocates radio on WEZS1350 will return this Saturday, 8-Noon and our weekday version 9-10 Monday 6/6.

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Because of my syndicated column and website, I’m in a unique position to collect contractor/homeowner horror stories. Unfortunately, I’m observing a disturbing trend: More and more people are losing vast sums of money because they trusted the job would get done right. The homeowners hoped everything would work out OK. It’s time for some tough love, and I beg that you consider what I’m about to share. As with many parts of life, the great things just don’t come to you. You generally have to work for them. You have to put in the time. You have to put in effort to get the reward. The same is true when it comes to hiring a contractor. I want you to stop trusting that a contractor will do what he says he’ll do. I want you never to hope that your job is going to turn out right. Hope is the emotion of last resort. You hope for things when you can’t control the outcome. You can control the outcome of your construction project. Lynn, Dorina and Lee all could have selected contractors who would have put a smile on their faces each day when they reviewed the work. Here’s a thumbnail description of a contractor who may be shady or unethical:

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