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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, June 4, 2015

VOLUME 24, NO. 23

THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, June 4, 2015

COMPLIMENTARY

“Saving the Sash” Window Repair Workshop

Experience New Hampshire Heritage:

The Portsmouth To Plymouth Museum Trail time on Nov 20, 2013, just after I had arrived as director of the Wright.

As I remember, 9 people came. I wanted to help form a cohesive collection of cultural institutions that would showcase the great offerings available in NH. Now we are 15 and we have accomplished so much in such a short period of time. It is a testament to the dedication to all the

members that we have achieved most of the goals we spoke about at that first meeting. With rising expenses, diminishing staffs, increasing tasks that demand our time and attention, collaboration among institutions like those that form the Trail are essential to every museum and cultural organization. Because we have such diverse offerings, Trail members

are not in competition, so working together to enhance each member of the group is only logical. I am so proud of the members and happy to have them as colleagues and as friends. I think we will continue to grow in membership and will create something beneficial that will last.”

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Fifteen museums from Portsmouth to Plymouth and several from farther north hope visitors hit the “Experience New Hampshire Heritage: The Portsmouth to Plymouth Museum Trail.”

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Kids dressed in period costumes follow an educator at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth Village during one of the many educational programs held there throughout the summer. There are many great education opportunities for all ages at New Hampshire’s museums. This year, fifteen museums have joined together as part of the Photo courtesy remick museum “Experience New Hampshire Heritage: The Portsmouth to Plymouth Museum Trail.”

On Saturday, June 6th from 9am – 3pm join the N.H. Preservation Alliance at the Enfield Shaker Museum in Enfield, NH, for a hands-on workshop presented by Jade Mortimer, Heartwood Window Restoration, on the techniques of wooden window restoration. Paint removal, glazing, lead safety practices, sash rope replacement, weather stripping and storm window choices will be covered.

Participants may bring their own sash or use one provided, Preservation Alliance and Enfield Shaker Museum Members $60; nonmembers $70. Preservation Alliance new-member special $80 (includes program and 1-year Alliance membership). For more information or to register, contact Beverly Thomas, (603)224-2281 or www.nhpreservation. org.

Enfield Shaker Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational institution.

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Annual High School Art Show

The Little Church Theatre, Route 113, Holderness. 5-6:30pm. Exhibit of juried student artwork from schools throughout central NH. Free and open to the public. 968-2250

Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market

Clark Park, 233 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 12:30-4:30pm. Rain or shine. 569-6342

“Tips for Managing Multiple Medications” - Seminar

The Greater Wakefield Resource Center, Wakefield. 12pm. Join to learn ideas on how to simplify and easily manage your medications. Lunch can be purchased for $3. 569-3950 or 5248444

Rummage Sale

Holderness Community Church, 923 US Route 3, Holderness. 9am-6pm.

Outdoor Walks Led by Herbalist Carol Felice

Remick Museum and Farm, Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth. 10am-11am.

Dress for the days weather and feel free to bring a camera or notebook to help your memory. Walk is included with $5 museum admission. 3237591

Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting

Trinity Episcopal Church, Route 25, Meredith. 7-9pm. Time Lapse photography – Rich Kumph. Persons of any experience level are welcomed. www.lrcameraclub.com

Friday 5th Devonsquare – Folk-Rock Trio

Anderson Hall, Wolfeboro. 7:30pm.

Tickets range from $12-$25 and are available at the office at 15 Varney Road, Wolfeboro or by calling 5697710. www.greatwaters.org

D-Day Remembered – Film Showing

The Wright Museum, 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro. 11am. The Wright Museum honors the 71st anniversary of D-Day with the Academy Award-nominated film, D-Day Remembered. The 60 minute presentation is free with your paid museum admission. 569-1212

Meredith with the sculptures that have positioned throughout the town. This is a great opportunity to hear some of Meredith’s colorful history and enjoy the public art that is now part of the community. Free. 279-9015 www. greatermeredithprogram.com

Rummage Sale

Roast Beef Dinner

Holderness Community Church, 923 US Route 3, Holderness. 9am-2pm.

Dark Star Orchestra

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach.

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Devonsquare – Great Waters Music Festival

Anderson Hall, 205 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 7:30pm. 569-7710 or www. greatwaters.org

Saturday 6th New England Lyman Group “Rendezvous and In the Water Boat Show”

Wolfeboro Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

9am-3pm. See beautifully restored antique and classic wood boats at the 16th Annual New England Lyman Group Boat Show. All Lyman and other lapstrake-style boat owners are encouraged to participate, and there is no fee for participation and dock space. The show is open to the general public who are invited to walk the docks to visit and talk with the Lyman owners. All are welcome to take part in the nautical-themed raffle and silent auction. 485-7355 or www. newenglandlymangroup.org

Shaker Broom Making Demonstration

League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith.

11am-2pm.

Presented by Everett Bailey. During this demonstration Everett will show how he hand crafts his Shaker brooms from sorting the corn to sewing the broom. 279-7920

Guided Tours to Explore Meredith Past and Present

Walk starts at Hesky Park, Meredith at 1pm. Guides will be available to lead tours that will encompass some of the historical buildings in

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The New Hampshire boater education course covers a range of topics from safety instructions to boat handling to reading the weather and prepares you for a variety of situations you could find yourself in while on the water.

To view the Boating Education Class Schedule visit our website at www.boatingeducation.nh.gov or for information regarding boating laws and regulations visit www.marinepatrol.nh.gov

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Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt. 25, Meredith. 5-7pm. $12pp or $30/family.

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Naz Aquamania! – In-the-Water Boat Show

The NASWA Resort, Weirs Blvd, Laconia. Fun on the water like you’ve never seen before! See the latest boats and toys in the water and on the beach from Paugus Bay Marina, Silver Sands Marina, Channel Marina and Irwin Marine. Check out toys from HK Powersports and Sports and Marine Parafunalia; latest paddleboards, wake boards, tubes and towables, marine supplies and Marine audio

by Vanworks! Stroll the docks and beach with live music and live radio broadcasts from Mix 94.1!

Seven House Museums Offering FREE Tours to the Public

The seven houses offering free tours are; Jackson House, Portsmouth, Governor John Langdon House, Portsmouth, Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, Gilman Garrison House, Exeter, Hamilton House, South Berwick, Maine, Sarah Orne Jewett House, South Berwick, Maine and Sayward Wheeler House, York, Maine. www.historicnewengland.org

Rummage Sale

Holderness Community Church, 923 US Route 3, Holderness. 9am-2pm.

Live Free and Ride – Benefit Trail Ride (Bring Your Own Horse!)

Live and Let Live Farm, 20 Paradise Lane, Chichester. Join for an 8 or 15 mile trail ride through the scenic woods of Chichester, Pembroke and Epsom. There will be water crossings on the trail with some rocky footing and bridges. For those tracking your mileage, the ride is affiliated with New Hampshire Horse and Trail www. nhhta.org and New England Horse and Trail www.nehorseandtrail.com $30/adult, $25/junior. 226-2468

Dark Star Orchestra

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach.

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“Meredith Chronicles” – Book Signing

Annie’s Book Stop, 1330 Union Ave, Laconia. 2pm. Author, anthropologist and historian Daniel Heyduk will be on hand at Annie’s to meet with and sign his new book, “Meredith Chronicles”.

Light refreshments will be available.

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31st Annual Blue Point Brewing Company Chowder Fest

Strawberry Banke Museum’s Puddle Dock, Portsmouth. Chowder Fest runs from 11:30am until the chowder runs out! Guests are encouraged to bring their own spoon, or they can rent one from the Festival for $1. Free for Prescott Park Arts Festival members, $14/non-members and $7/children 12 and under. 436-2848

Tall Granite Big Band

Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $15pp. 527-0043

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Guided Historic Walking Tours Through Dover On Saturdays at 10:30am, the Dover Chamber of Commerce will give Walking Tours through downtown Dover where, on a 90 minute walk, guides will discuss how Dover came to be.

Among the many features and topics of the Walking Tour, are the rise and fall of the textile industry, “Dover’s Black Day” and famous visitors to Dover.

New this year will be architectural tours and returning for its second year will be a Pine Hill cemetery tour.

The Architectural Tour meets at the Locust St. parking lot for St Joseph’s Church. The Pine Hill Cemetery Tour must be reserved in advance and the cost is $10. That tour meets at the Pine Hill Cemetery.

The cost of the other Guided tours is $8 per person, and $5 per person for families of four or more with a maximum of $20 for a family unit.

Kid’s Book Illustrators Featured At Children’s Museum Gallery 6 at the Children’s Museum of NH in Dover is hosting a new exhibit highlighting regional children’s book artists.

Of Beauties and Beasts: Children’s Book Illustrators showcases original drawings, painting, objects and rough sketches created to capture and sustain imagination of all ages through the enormous range of creativity in children’s literature. This exhibit will be on display June 4 - September 6th.

For more information, please call the museum at (603) 7422002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org The Children’s Museum of NH is located at 6 Washington Street in downtown Dover.

“The Flatlander Chronicles” and Other Tales in Moultonborough Weirs Times and Cocheco Times editor Brendan Smith will be at the Moultonborough Public Library on Thursday, June 11th at 7pm to tell tales from his book “The Flatlander Chronicles” and to read from his newest release “The Best Of A F.O.O.L. in New Hampshire” which includes some of his his best columns from The Weirs Times over the last twenty years Admission is free.

The Moultonborough Public Library is located at 4 Holland Street in Moultonborough.

First Annual NAZ AquaMania On Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, the NASWA Resort in Laconia and Mix 94.1 will be hosting the First Annual NAZ Aqua Mania Event. It will be the largest in-water boat show on Lake Winnipesaukee and will be held at The NAZ Bar & Grille.

There will be boats and water toys music, and prizes. Food will be available.

Participating marinas will include Paugus Bay Marina, Silver Sands Marina, Channel Marine and Irwin Marine. Additionally, water toys such as paddle boards, wakeboards, tubes & towables will be available from H.K. Powersports and Sports & Marine Parafunalia. Music and entertainment will be provided

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Outdoor Family Fun At Owl Brook Hunter Education Center The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness will host a public Open House on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 2pm. Bring the family to enjoy hands-on activities related to the shooting sports, hunting and trapping. Admission is free.

The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is operated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The address is 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness.

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Old Stuff

by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor

Last week I had the opportunity to tell of my trip to Chicago where I saw a Mold-A-Rama, a fifty year old vending machine that made plastic dinosaurs in front of your eyes. Seeing it, in turn, made me think of memories of the 1965 New York World’s Fair where I first saw it when I was nine.

After the story was published, I soon found out, through my own research and letters from readers, that these original machines are not unusual to find today. In fact, they have their own Facebook page.

Isn’t that the way it always is, or at least seems to be? Once you see something you think is unique you find out it is more prevalent than you previously thought; like when you buy a new car and suddenly it seems like everyone is driving one. (For you Lamborghini owners out there, I’m sure you have no idea what I am talking about).

Another thing I came to realize after doing a little research on the Mold-ARama (I could have done more but who has the time) was that a lot of old things are coming back in style.

In this day and age of highly efficient technological gadgets that run on tiny circuit boards and could last a lifetime but are outdated by the time you figure out how to use them, some folks ache for the days when they owned

that era’s latest technological gadget. Yes, it was loaded with wires and fuses and a few mechanical parts that would probably be broken within the year, but as long as they lasted they knew it would always be in style.

Those were the good old days.

Some people are using turntables again, and single blade razors and some that are still watching TV with an antenna (connected to the TV of course).

Even those who are too young to have ever used such things are finding that they have a certain appeal (and go on Facebook and Twitter to tell all of their “friends” about it.)

Still, I guess this isn’t necessarily a current phenomenon. No matter what era it is, there is always someone from an earlier one who will growl that those were the “good old days” not realizing that years down the road the days they were complaining about will eventually become the new“good old days.”

It’s not a new phenomenon that people enjoy old things. Given the peaceful names of “antiques” as opposed to the less friendly “old junk” people will now fill up their homes with objects their forefathers got rid of years ago when they wanted to make room for the newest technological gadget that would be broken within the year. (It only makes sense nowadays that to make room for antiques folks must now get rid of some of their newer things so that their grandchildren will be able to spend Sunday afternoons in the future finding “antiques” for themselves.

It is a vicious circle.)

One thing that I always enjoyed from the past more than today is automobiles. Most of today’s cars follow a cookie cutter pattern and can be rather

boring. Cars from years ago were much more creative in their design. I can understand the love some folks have for collecting and restoring old cars. It is almost a sense of pride for them to be able to get the old rig shiny and running again, adorned with one of those unmistakable license plates designating it as an antique.

Still, some people have taken that a little too far.

Yes, it’s true, I do get a nice feeling when I see an old Studebaker or even a Model-T but I do have to draw the line at putting an antique license plate on an AMC Gremlin or an old Toyota Corolla.

Just because they are still running after twenty-five years, doesn’t quite make it right in my eyes.

But I guess I’m just showing my age. If you can remember when things that are now antique were brand new, it doesn’t seem quite so romantic, it just reminds you why your back is now stiff when you get out of bed.

There is one thing that hasn’t changed over the years that I’m sure most everyone agrees would.

As we get closer to election season yet again and the next slew of presidential hopefuls and wannabe congressmen take over our bean hole bean suppers and local diners, the things that they have to say are really just the same old things that have been said by politicians since man first learned to stand upright and shake hands.

It’s sort of like they all came from the same MoldA-Rama machine.

I’ll take the dinosaur any day.

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by Niel Young our counAdvocates Columnist try better than MANY Americans do today: “There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle.�

Unfortunately, he is correct. And, there are not that many who are strong enough to resist the temptation to not do what the voters believed they would do after the election! ******** This from my latest report from Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s office: New Bipartisan Index released by The Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new “Bipartisan Index� released by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy ranks U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte as one of the most bipartisan Senators. The index, which scores Members of Congress based on their bill sponsorships and cosponsorships, ranks Ayotte as the 7th most bipartisan Senator.

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Instead of evaluating Members of Congress based solely on voting records or special-interest criteria, the Lugar Center index quantifies Members’ bipartisan behavior based on bill sponsorships and co-sponsorships. The index scores each Member of Congress using a formula based equally on two measures: (1) the frequency with which a Member cosponsors bills introduced by a member of the opposite party, and (2) the frequency with which a Member introduces bills that attract cosponsors from the opposite party. The rankings released last week include Members’ scores for the 113th Congress (January 2013 - January 2015). ******** And what does our republican US Senator Ayotte do right out of the gate regarding Cong. Frank Giunta? “Resign� she proclaims. We peasants out here in NH usually take our voting seriously, and Kelly you had an opportunity to ask for patience, and allow a fellow Republican time to square away a problem that as a voter, I do find that serious.

This is the time for Kelly and other Establishment republicans to take a serious look at the charges against Frank, and look around you. You might see the real bad guys.

Some may be Democrats.

That won’t slow you folks

This newspaper was first published in 1883

by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvert’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 newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper which are taken from Calvert’s historic publication.

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by Rep. Fran Wendelboe in the 5/31 Sunday Concord Monitor) ******** Henry Cate, VII: “ The problem with political jokes is they get elected.� ******** Hey everyone in D.C. and NH, I have a great idea. Why not allow Cong.

Guinta to find out why $340,000 came into his possession from his account, or from his parents. In the meantime; Al Sharpton ($4,000,000.) owed to IRS and yet continues to spark racial tension around America.

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, with over $3,000,000 to pay for silence, Bill and Hillary somehow having $25 million they received from their foundation. Oh yeah, is Kelly one of those who took Obamacare? If not, is she critical of those from both parties, who did? ******** P. J. O’Rourke: “ The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn.

The Republicans are the party that says government doesn’t work and then they get elected and prove it.� ******** A.B. : “Business adapts to society and to what is required to succeed given See advocates on 36

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How Obama Radically Transformed America’s Patent System Patent law is not something most Americans are passionate about or have ever contemplated -- which is exactly why the Obama

by Michelle Malkin White House Syndicated Columnist and Congress got away with making radical changes to our time-tested traditions of protecting the fruits of entrepreneurial inventors’ labor.

It’s yet another progressive horror story of abandoning what works in the name of what’s politically trendy. For left-wing saboteurs and their Big Business GOP enablers, this means throwing our unique patent system and its constitutional underpinnings under an 18-wheeler. So-called “patent reform” proposals continue to plague Capitol Hill. But like health care “reform” and education “reform,” these government cures are worse than any purported disease.

As part of his ongoing bid to “fundamentally transform” America, President Obama signed the Orwellian-titled America Invents Act (AIA) in 2011. If truth-in-advertising laws applied to politicians who front massively complex bills that do the opposite of what they proclaim to do, these hucksters would be jailed for their patently fraudulent “reform” legislation.

Co-sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, the law was marketed as a job-creation vehicle that would relieve a backlog of an estimated 700,000 patent applications and crack down on patent “trolls” supposedly abusing the system

through frivolous litigation against alleged infringers.

In truth, the AIA and its legislative successors are special interest boondoggles that enrich corporate lawyers, Big Business and federal bureaucrats at the expense of the independent inventors and fledgling innovators the American patent system was created to protect and encourage.

The AIA’s primary agenda? “Harmonizing” our patent laws with the rest of the world to reward paperpushers who are “first to file” at the patent office, instead of those who are “first to invent.” These and other measures enacted by Obama threaten to drive garage tinkerers and small inventors -- the designers, engineers and builders of American prosperity -- out of the marketplace. Longtime venture capitalist Gary Lauder noted that the first-to-file system has suppressed solo and small-business innovation in Europe and Japan.

“The U.S. gets 10 times the angel and venture capital of Western Europe -- which recently declared an ‘innovation emergency,’” Lauder observed. “So why are we harmonizing with them? They should be harmonizing with us.”

Amen! Our founders knew that progress would come not merely at the hands of “great” inventors pioneering extraordinary breakthroughs, but also by the widespread invention and improvement of ordinary and “small” contrivances and advancements.

In 1790, they created and refined a decentralized, market-based patent system that added the “fuel of interest” to the “fire of genius,” in the words of America’s only president to hold a patent, Abraham Lincoln.

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Political Correctness Is Cultural Marxism

If you are like me, you have noticed there is a raging game of Political Correctness being played in this country. This

by Jane Cormier game is very danHooksett, NH. gerous because it hides itself as something benevolent. In terms of what it accomplishes however, one could easily say it stands for quite the opposite of benevolent. It is, in fact, quite malevolent.

The premise of “politically correctness” is shutting down dissent, not just in America (for the first time, I might add), but all over our world. If you are engaged in the current debate on what is happening in America, you understand completely where we are heading.

We see examples every day if one falls outside the “politically correct” mentality. Dissenters See malkin on 36 are immediately coded and/or

punished. Politically Correct dissenters are called racist, sexist, homophobic, stupid – the list can go on and on.

Since this is happening to folks all over the socio-political spectrum, people are naturally shutting down out of fear of this Political Correctness monster.

They are afraid to take to social media or they won’t speak what they truly feel out of fear of being labeled or demonized. BUT UNDERSTAND - THIS IS THE END GAME FOR CULTURAL MARXISM. It is out there to INSIST on your silence!

Bill Lind, is a conservative blogger who recently gave a speech at American University taking up this subject. http:// www.academia.org/the-originsof-political-correctness/. In his mind, there are two types of Marxism. One is a Socio-Economic Marxism, and the other is a Political Correctness Marxism.

Both are totalitarian in their essence. “Economic Marxism says See cormier on 34

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East Asia Leads Way in Lackluster Global Growth UNITED NATIONS—Amid modest economic growth worldwide, East Asia still leads the way.

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by John J. Metzler UN’s updated Syndicated Columnist “World Economic Situation Prospects” where the global economic growth is expected to register 2.8 percent this year, a downward revision of 0.3 percent from an earlier forecast. Yet East Asian states such as China “will remain a key driver of global growth,” according to the newly released survey.

East Asian growth is expected at 6 percent in 2015 and 2016; economic growth in Mainland China is expected to reach 7 percent this year and dip slightly to 6.8 percent in 2016. Not surprisingly India, especially with Prime Minister Modi’s market oriented government, is expected to surpass China and gain a 7.6 percent growth this year and reach 7.7 percent next year.

Yet, Japan despite the shock therapy of “Abenomics” still only has a projected growth of 1.2 percent this year and 1 percent in 2016.

According to Pingfan Hong, Director of the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs, “The current world economic situation is characterized by five ‘lows’: low growth, low trade flows, low inflation, low investment, and low interest rates combined with two

‘highs’: high equity prices and high debt levels.”

The United States economy, though experiencing a dismal negative growth of 0.7 percent in the first quarter, is expected to reach 2.8 percent growth this year and 2.7 in 2016. Still the survey points to a slack in demand for American exports and high debt levels.

The European Union is slated to see 2 percent growth in 2015 and 2016 but the report warned, “The Greek crisis cast a shadow over an otherwise improving outlook in much of Europe.”

Russia’s economy faced tough times both as a result of the fall in petroleum prices as well as the geopolitical situation, especially with Ukraine. The report stated bluntly, that “The Russian economy will likely shrink in 2015, as low oil prices, weak business sentiment and high interest rates weigh on domestic demand.” Mr. Hong warned that Russia’s economy could decline by 2 percent this year. Ukraine’s economy is also expected to “contract sharply.”

Lower petroleum and commodity prices are also impacting on Latin American economies where prospects have “worsened noticeably”. The region is expected to grow 0.5 percent this year and and 1.7 in 2016.

The report warns that Venezuela is falling into a deeper recession and Argentina and Brazil are experiencing contractions.

Africa equally faces the downdraft of falling commodity and oil prices. Average growth is pegged at 4 percent this year and 4.8 per-

cent in 2016, a significantly lower estimate.

But beyond the report, while there’s mystery in the markets as to how to spur economic growth, there also lot’s of deliberately overlooked common sense. Most

governments, and increasingly the USA, have created disincentives to economic growth; a web of bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and high corporate taxes which will hinder entrepreneurialism

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Graduation Gifts This is the season of college graduations, and many people may be wondering what kinds of gifts would be most appropriate for

by Thomas Sowell young people Syndicated Columnist leaving the world of academia and heading out to face the challenges and opportunities of adulthood in the real world.

Given the narrow range of left to far left views of the world on most college campuses, and the vast ignorance of other views, even among graduates of elite academic institutions, one valuable gift might be a book giving a different perspective on the world.

The recent publication of “American Contempt for Liberty” a hefty, 417-page collection of columns by economist Walter E. Williams, would be an excellent choice. For many college graduates, this book would be virtually an education in itself, covering many issues and presenting many perspectives they have never encountered before, in this era of academic lockstep thinking on social issues.

How often will most college students have seen Social Security exposed as “The National Ponzi scheme,” as one of Professor Williams’ columns does in plain, hard-hitting English?

Or see minimum wage laws examined in terms of their actual results, rather than their pious rhetoric?

Another book that would open the eyes of most of today’s graduates to a world they have never encountered or conceived is “Life at the Bottom” by Theodore Dalrymple. It shows the actual

effects of the welfare state on the way people live their lives. It is not a pretty picture, but inexperienced young people need to become acquainted with realities, after years of hearing highsounding theories.

The fact that “Life at the Bottom” is about low-income whites in England, living lives remarkably similar to the lives of blacks in American ghettos, means that it cannot be dismissed as racism, the way American promoters of the welfare state evade responsibility for the social disasters they have created.

Any of a number of blockbuster best sellers by Ann Coulter can provide eye-opening revelations about the economic madness and moral dry rot originating on the political left. Her recently published book, “Adios, America!” is about the heedless rush to solve our immigration problems by simply declaring millions of illegal immigrants to be legal.

Like other Ann Coulter books, its cutting wit and take-noprisoners style is backed up by thoroughly researched facts, including facts that most of the media refuse to report.

Books are not the only graduation gifts that could let young people, who are leaving the world of campus groupthink, know that there is another world called reality. Subscriptions to high quality publications with a different viewpoint are another possibility. The quarterly publications “City Journal” and “Hoover Digest” are gems of this genre My own favorite approach to controversial issues, going back to my teaching days, is to confront students with the strongest arguments available on opposite sides of these issues. The point See Sowell on 34

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There are excellent trail descriptions in the new guide book, hint, hint.

Looking south from Monadnock’s summit there is a small double-humped mountain, Gap Mountain. The New Hampshire section of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is 18.5 miles long and from Monadnock it crosses Gap and Little Monadnock Mountains.

My friend Ellen was game to do a car drop and do a point to point hike with me. There is a detailed trail map within the new guide book of the trails on Gap. We hiked from north to south starting at the Royce Trail on Rte 124 (no parking on Rte 124, we left a car at the Old Toll Road). The trails are well marked and we enjoyed walking through the lovely forest in the NH Forest Society’s Gap Mountain Reservation.

From Gap’s ledgy north summit Mount Monadnock looked huge and bald! Adding to beauty were that wildflowers were blooming all along the trail After going over the

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New Hampshire history from many different vantage points. From WWII memorabilia and science and art artifacts to farmhouse tours and exhibits on Revolutionary history, The Trail features museums that cover nearly 300 years of history.

Examples of some new exhibits on the Trail include: a Civil War Exhibit at the Woodman Museum in Dover, and “A Pilgrimage to Simplicity: Lake Wentworth’s History and Traditions” at the New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro. Art will also be showcased at several museums, including the Aviation Museum of NH in Londonderry.

“We have a number of exciting new exhibits expected to be completed this year, including a refurbished cockpit outfitted with seats, instruments, and more,” said Jessica Pappathan, executive director of the Aviation Museum in NH. “While this was initially intended to inspire the imaginations of children, we are finding that our

See Museum Trail Map & Highlights of Some of the Participating Museums on Pages 20-21

The Aviation Museum in Londonderry preserves New Hampshire aviation history through dynamic and hands-on exhibits and programs. Open year round, Fri–Sat 10am– 4pm, Sun 1pm–4pm. Group tours, school outreach, and event rentals available. 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH, AviationMuseumofNH.org adult visitors are just as excited to check it out.”

Right now through June 24, the Wright Museum of World War II is presenting a joyful exhibition of over twenty authentic WW II quilts created during the period 1940 – 1945. The beautiful array of quilts is a rare opportunity to see real period creations made by the “greatest generation women” who

brought the art of quilting to a new generation of Americans; and in the process made an important contribution to the war effort.

At Canterbury Shaker Village, Executive Director Funi Burdick said all four floors of the 1793 Dwelling House opened on May 20 as the centerpiece of its visitor tour. “New galleries throughout this historic building feature self-

The Libby Museum, located on beautiful Winter Harbor, Lake Winnipesaukee, is a Museum of Natural History displaying local wildlife, Native American artifacts, rocks and minerals, memorabilia of Dr. Henry Forrest Libby and his vision of the future, and hands-on activities for the kids.755 North Main Street Wolfeboro 603-569-1035. www.wolfeboronh.org guided exhibits about the Shakers’ 200-year legacy of simple living, innovative design and communal living,” she added.

“In addition to the new exhibits in the Dwelling

House, visitors this year can expect to see firsthand aspects of the living laboratory we are creating as part of our ongoing efforts to rethink the See trail on 30

The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer’s Family The public is invited to a free presentation by psychiatrist Dr. Robert Santulli as he discusses the ideas and stories shared in his new book The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer’s Family.

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Castle In The Clouds 455 Old Mountain Road Moultonborough, NH. (603) 476-5900 www.castleintheclouds.org

Castle in the Clouds is a 1914 Arts & Crafts estate overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.

The historic Lucknow Estate has been undergoing significant restoration to reflect the residency of Tom and Olive Plant – the builders and original owners of the estate. Take the trolley up the mountain road from the Carriage Hose, and enjoy a self-guided tour of the mansion.

Most rooms are open to visitors, and friendly docents will be standing by to answer your questions. They have recently introduced new interactive activities. You can partake of lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant, in Tom Plant’s original horse stalls or outside on the terrace, and check out one of their three free art exhibits. You are also welcome to eat a picnic and feed the fish at Shannon Pond, take a hike on one of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust’s many wooded trails, or even stop by Riding in the Clouds to go on a horseback or carriage ride.

In addition to their everyday offerings there will also be several fun public programs. These include live music and dinner with the popular Acoustic Mondays and Jazz at Sunset will be offered Monday and Thursday nights this summer. They are also bringing back their Antique and Classic Automobile Event with cars from the brass era through the 1970s on Saturday, July 11th. Two new progams this year are: Wellness Wednesdays where you can do yoga on the Castle Lawn and purchase a healthy lunch, and Stargazing this July and August.

Wright Museum of World War II 77 Center Street Wolfeboro, NH 03894 603-569-1212 WrightMuseum.org

Experience the past and be inspired by a nation united at the Wright Museum. With over 14,000 items in its collections of 1939-1945-era home front and military memorabilia, the Wright seeks to increase public awareness of the contributions made by WWIIera Americans, and to honor their enduring legacy. Engaging displays include a Time Tunnel, a 1940s soda fountain, and tanks and other military vehicles.

Tuesday evenings until October, The Wright Museum presents the Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney 2015 Education Program Schedule. Upcoming programs include The Rockin’ Daddios on June 9th, World War II Motorcycles on June 16th and the story on the American Schindler on June 30th. The full schedule is available on their website ww.wrightmuseum.org and you can see more information also in this issue on page 18..

Open May-Oct 31 Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm

www.nhmuseumtr New Hampshire Boat Museum 399 Center Street Wolfeboro, NH 03896 603-569-4554 NHBM.org

The New Hampshire Boat Museum hosts changing exhibits featuring the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers. The Museum also has a family activity center, museum store and nearby access to Wolfeboro’s scenic beach and walking trail.

Visitors wanting to get out on Lake Winnipesaukee can take a 45-minute tour from Wolfeboro’s town docks in the 1920′s-era HackerCraft, the Millie B. A special exhibit this summer will be “Lake Wentworth’s Tradition and History.” **See ads in this issue on page 26.

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Woodman Museum 182 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-742-1038 WoodmanMuseum.org

The Woodman Museum is a traditional early 20th century style natural science, local history and art museum with exhibits displayed throughout four historic buildings including a 1675 colonial garrison house. Opened in 1916, visitors of all ages are treated to a unique museum experience with a new adventure waiting around every corner… minerals, fossils, shells, taxidermy, police, fire memorabilia, model ships, antique dolls, tools, musical instruments, paintings, early Portsmouth furniture, Civil War artifacts, even a saddle used

by President Lincoln. The Woodman in Dover, is one of the Seacoast’s oldest historic attractions.

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Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road Canterbury, NH 03224 603-783-9511 Shakers.org

The Canterbury Shaker Village is dedicated to preserving the 200-year Shaker legacy of innovative design, entrepreneurship and simple living. Includes 25 restored original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings on 694 acres, café, museum store.

The Village offers a wide array of Shaker-inspired workshops, many in partnership with the Concord Food Co-op and other organizations and this year’s special events calendar includes unique events such as Village Rising, a day devoted to exploration, inspiration and creativity on August 15; the Canterbury Artisan Festival on September 12; the Vintage Car Show on October 17; Ghost Encounters on October 24 and of course the classic Christmas at Canterbury the first two Saturdays in December. There is something for everyone this year at the Village which is much more than just a museum Open May – November; Special Events Spring - Christmas

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village is open yearround, offering visitors multiple ways to explore, rediscover and learn from the past. The summer months provide a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the growing and grazing season of the working farm component of the Museum in a direct way.

During its high summer season Remick will offer Daily Tours & Activities, with five varied activities taking place in both a morning and an afternoon session.

The scheduled program will offer visitors of all ages and interests hands-on ways to engage with rural farm life. They can take part in a meet and greet session with a Remick farmer and the featured barnyard animal of the day, or try their hand at making a Remick-Made craft, which will become a take-home memory.

Tours of the historic homestead’s buildings and barns will take place, including Hillsdale Farm Dairy buildings, which were part of the dairy business Doc Remick owned. Edwin “Doc” Remick was the founder of the Museum & Farm.

“Meeting our milk cow, Rosie, and three young heifers will be a big part of our summer program. It will include a public milking demonstration at Doc’s historic cattle barn,” said Farm Manager Lindsey Peterson.

Tours of the stately Captain Enoch Remick House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provides a historic glimpse into the lives of the Remick country doctors and those who settled the village of Tamworth. Built in 1808, the house features period architectural details, 19th-century murals, antique furnishings, an antique toy collection and the original doctor’s office and medicine room.

During July and August, on Wednesday and Saturday only, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in farm life by taking part in light, daily farm chores.

One feature of the Museum Center will be the “WWII Home Front” Exhibit, highlighting the sacrifices, experiences and pastimes of those who lived through the war at home.

As a Blue Star Museum, Remick Museum & Farm honors active-duty service members and their family free admission through Labor Day. They extend this offer to veterans and their guest.

The Summer Schedule will be offered June 29–September 5, 2015. At that time the Museum’s hours will be Monday– Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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To increase the likelihood that birds will come and hopefully nest in your yard, add certain natural features that appeal to them. Hedgerows, for example, are more likely to attract nesting birds than that â&#x20AC;&#x153;golf courseâ&#x20AC;? green look many homeowners try to achieve each year.

Twiggy or thorny shrubs like holly or virburnum are attractive to many birds as are briar patches, brambles and brush heaps.

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These native plants have had centuries to adapt to local environments and will prove hardier and more disease-resistant than exotic varieties. Look around at the conditions

in which your natural vegetation grows. Then, choose plants appropriate to your property. For instance you would want to plant willows in wet areas and pines in the open, sunny areas.

The time you invest in research and planning before you turn one shovel of dirt assures that the tallest trees donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wind up in the center of your yard. Diverse plantings, placed on different levels, will provide greater attractiveness to both birds and birders. Minimizing problems with plant disease and pest control are also important contributing factors when a site plan is developed. Tall trees, large shrubs, small bushes and ground cover create natural layers to supply the proper habitat in small spaces.

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Once I started writing my syndicated newspaper column and publishing columns and videos at my AsktheBuilder.com website, attorneys started approaching me to act as an expert witness in construction defect cases. I still do that type of work and just recently arrived home from a court date in Antigua involving a lawsuit about defects in the home of the Brazilian ambassador.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got lots of experience with respect to how the legal system works and what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re facing. If I had to tell you in one sentence whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in your future, it would be this: The only winners will be the attorneys, and no matter how strong your facts and case may be, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll win.

I realize thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not encouraging.

Raw emotion may be driving you right now because you feel assaulted having to pay hardearned money for shoddy workmanship. That emotion can cloud your decision making. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, almost every homeowner I have observed in court has placed all their trust and hope in their attorney.

Guess what? If you think there are bad contractors out there, wait until you hire an attorney. In every profession there are players that have poor skills, lack of attention to detail, and a poor understanding of the science and facts about your case. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your job to hire the best attorney, one with a proven track record of winning construction defect lawsuits. The last thing you want to be is a lab rat for some attorney thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never really worked a case similar to yours.

The legal process involving construction defects varies from state to state. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually a very distinct timeline to the litigation process, with deadlines that must be met. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperative that you discover through

your own work exactly what the steps are, what the timeline is and what can happen if your attorney misses a deadline or fails to get permission from the court to miss a deadline.

Only a small percentage of lawsuits actually make it to a bench trial.

But in my experience, when they do go to trial lawsuits like this are won and lost by the expert witnesses. The judge and juries use the reports and testimony of these people to try to determine whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at fault in a lawsuit.

The expert witness reports and findings are like playing cards in an expensive game of poker.

If you hire a fantastic expert witness that produces an ironclad report listing all of the defects in your job, connecting them back to building code violations and/or failures to install products as stipulated by the written instructions from manufacturers, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re holding a royal flush in your hand. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard hand to beat. You do not want a report that is a summary of subjective findings about the quality of workmanship.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s useless information that will not help you win.

After both sides file all the expert witness reports, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to bargain. Your attorney and the builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney will haggle just as you might at a yard sale over a marble paperweight with a picture of the Old Man of the Mountains on it. Your attorney must have the attitude of a bear that just woke up from five months of hibernation. Her or his motto should be: Take no prisoners.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most important question you need to ask the attorney youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking of hiring: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we lose the lawsuit, what does the builder get?â&#x20AC;? The answer, in most states, is a judgment. The builder will then have to do even more expensive legal maneuvering to get you to pay.

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The Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University immerses visitors in the cultural and environmental legacy of the region. Open Thursday & Friday 10am5pm,Wednesday 10am-7pm,Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm.

Closed Monday and University Holidays Free admission. 34 Highland Street, Plymouth State University.

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Join Us at the Castle for These Upcoming Events: Gallery Display: The Artistry of Hooked Rugs Join us in the Carriage House Art Gallery as we showcase hooked rugs handcrafted by local fiber artists. The rugs will be on display from May 9 - June 29. Gallery admission is included in your ticket cost. Gallery hours are 10:00am through 5:30pm.

Register for the July Antique & Classic Automobile Event Come rev up your fun and register your classic or antique automobile! All production automobiles built before 1980 are welcome! Register before 6/28 to receive the early bird rate of $20 per auto; registration fees received on 6/29 or after will be $25. For more information, visit us online: www.castleintheclouds.org.

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keep him soundâ&#x20AC;Ś..probably for the rest of his life.

I still wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deterred.

Then she dropped the bombshell, and my heart sank. She explained that because of his medical issues, Reuben was not available for immediate adoption.

I was crushed. Until she added a ray of hope, by saying we could consider fostering him during a medical evaluation period for him. If everything went well, we could then consider a more permanent situation.

I gazed at this magnificent horse as he nuzzled my daughter, and I was mesmerized by his mere presence. I knew immediately that no matter what his health issues, he was destined to come home with us. My daughter agreed. We left with foster paperwork signed and sealed that day, and we had him transported to our home within the week. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t more than a couple months later, that we were granted a permanent adoption.

Reuben flourished at our home. I remember sitting on the floor of his stall in our newly constructed barn, feeling absolutely in awe of how magnificent he was. My entire family immediately bonded with him, and we all acted like teenagers, smitten with their first crush, around him.

Reuben quickly grew to recognize the sound of my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school bus, and would whinny anxiously, as he awaited her return home each afternoon. When she exited the bus, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d run directly to the paddock to dote on him, and he followed her around like a puppy dog.

Some days Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d find the two of them lying down together, my little girl cradled between this gentle giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legs, her head resting against his belly, his head curled around her in an embrace. In the evenings, as Reuben lazily munched on hay in his stall, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d plunk down in the shavings to read him bedtime storiesâ&#x20AC;Ś.always about horses, of course.

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realize that Reuben was my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protector and best friend.

Reuben taught my daughter, and later, my son to ride, both bareback and with a saddle. Since living with us, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never had a bit in his mouth.

We bought him a Bitless Bridle, but his preference is just a halter with two lead ropes attached.

Over the years, Reuben has hosted many an event at our farm. He was the mascot for a joint fundraiser between our farm and the rescue we adopted him from. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the star attraction for more than one of my own kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthday parties. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graciously entertained school children, community center groups, and nursing home field trips, and he absolutely loves the visitors at our Open Farm Saturdays.

Due to his medical issues, Reuben has never been an easy keeper. In recent years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become even more challenging to keep up with his needs.

My vet places his current age to be in the mid to upper 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and he says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not abnormal for a horse of his age to lose muscle mass and weight in general. Nevertheless, we continually strive to give him the quality of life he deserves. This includes beet pulp being soaked for his daily consumption, cool calories being added to his feed, and special high fat and protein grains as part of his diet.

He also takes joint and hoof supplements, plus Bute as needed, for his arthritis. Reuben may not have the same body tone he once had, but his spirit is still second to none, and we love him dearly.

He is the namesake of our farm, and he has always welcomed any new residents that find their way to our barn doors.

If you would like to meet Reuben, please visit us on one of our Open Farm Days. We are open for the season from 10am-4pm every Saturday, or by appointment at other times.

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dependent columnist who, with the help of her husband and two children, runs a private animal sanctuary, called Reubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescue Ranch, located at 161 Route 104, Danbury, NH. Their mission is to provide a permanent safe haven for animals in need, as well as offering educational opportunities for the public to share hands-on experiences with these beloved creatures. Reubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescue Ranch is open to the public for visitors on Saturdays from 10am-4pm, and other times by appointment or by chance.

Group outings are also available by appointment.

Farm-fresh eggs are available for sale, plus check out their on-site thrift shop, with all proceeds going directly to support the animals. Donations can be made directly to the farm, or to the Reubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rescue account at Osborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agway in Belmont. For more information, call 603-6302239, or email ReubensRescueRanch@myfairpoint.net. Be sure to check out their website at www. reubensrescueranch.weebly.com and/or like them on Facebook. Thank you for your support!

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The Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Daddios

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Thursday 11th Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market

Clark Park, 233 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 12:304:30pm. Rain or shine. 5696342

The Wailers & Rusted Root

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Saturday 13th The Sky Family Celtic Revival

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An Evening of Cabaret

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A kick off to the season with community members singing, acting and telling stories. $25pp. BYOB. 968-2250

9th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run

Bikes, Cars and Boats meet at the NASWA Resort, 1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia between 8:30am and 10am for registration and a full hot breakfast! Bikes and cars will line up in the parking lot at 10am with Opening Ceremonies and a Blessing of the Bikes at 10:30am. Everyone meets back at the NASWA for a lunch buffet, live music, raffles and prizes! Registration is $40pp prior to June 4th, $50pp after. VIP registration is $75pp and includes running in the front of the pack, reserved parking/docking and a $10 NASWA gift card! Register today at www.naswa.com/ pmmr or 366-4341

Rummage Sale

Holderness Community Church, 923 US Route 3, Holderness. 9am-2pm.

1964 The Tribute

The Flying Monkey, 39 Main Street, Plymouth. 536-2551 or www.flyingmonkeynh.com

A Tribute to a New England Artist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Philip Brown Parsons Exhibit and Opening Reception

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7pm. Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the End of the Civil War. Before the performance at the church, from 10am-6pm on the State House lawn, there will be a Civil War

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NH Master Chorale & Chamber Orchestra Performs â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Last Letter Homeâ&#x20AC;?

Plymouth Congregational Church, Plymouth.

4pm.

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the End of the Civil War. Tickets for the concert are as follows; $30 general, $25 senior, $20 student, $15 group of 10 or more. Free admission for U.S. Military personnel, Veterans and students in grades k-12.

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Monday 15th 2 Annual Mae West Memorial Ride to Benefit NH Humane Society nd

Registration begins at Rally Headquarters on Lakeside Ave, Laconia at 8am. $25 per rider and $20 per passenger.

Kickstands up at 10:30am. www.nhhumane.org

Tuesday 16th Peer Support Group for Parents of Children with Mental Illness

Lakes Region Community Services, 719 North Main Street, Laconia. 6:30-8pm.

Support group for parents of children with mental illness or severe emotional disorders.

Group meets the third Tuesday of each month. 707-0888

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Saturday 20th Classic Rock Flashback

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Ham & Bean Supper

Bristol Baptist Church, 30 Summer Street, Bristol. 5-7pm. $8/adults, $4/children under 12 yrs, free for under 5 yrs. $25/ family of 4 or more. 744-3885

The Uncle Steve Band

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On Saturday, May 30, the New Hampshire Farm Museum in Milton will open its doors with its annual Spring Farm Day Celebration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have a Spring Farmers Market, seedling sale, farm animals, a dance around the may pole, farmhouse tours and much more,â&#x20AC;? said Director Kathleen Shea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be a lot of fun.

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that all of history is determined by ownership of the means of production.

C u l t ural Marxism, or Political Correctnessâ&#x20AC;Śis Marxism translated from economic into cultural terms.â&#x20AC;? So, in a nutshell, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cultural Marxism â&#x20AC;&#x153;good groupsâ&#x20AC;? are defined as feminist women, ethnic groups, homosexuals, and the poor. By attributing these groups to â&#x20AC;&#x153;victimâ&#x20AC;? status, government can swoop in, take power, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;manageâ&#x20AC;? society.

At the same time, Political Correctness must then demonize and silence the â&#x20AC;&#x153;evil groupsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; evangelicals, conservatives, pro-lifers, the rich, white society, and even the middle class.

These groups must be controlled and silenced for Marxism to take root.

And, this is where America finds herself today.

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the ideals of free speech and liberty. We must NOT allow ourselves to be silenced by Political Correctness. I encourage you to find your voice and get into the debate.

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of this approach is not to feed the students prepackaged conclusions, but to force them to seek facts and apply logic, in their own attempts to resolve complex and important controversies.

Nor should they be allowed to cop out with some vague pieties about how â&#x20AC;&#x153;the truth lies somewhere in between.â&#x20AC;? The truth is wherever you find it -- and the process of trying to find it is what education should be about, regardless of what conclusions they reach.

For those who share this conception of education, one of the best gifts to graduates -- or to undergraduates still going through lockstep academia -- would be a subscription to publications with opposite viewpoints, to make up for the narrow range of views in our educational institutions today.

My suggestion would be to give young people a subscription to both the â&#x20AC;&#x153;New York Timesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business

Daily.â&#x20AC;? Seeing how the editorial pages of these newspapers clash, day after day on issue after issue, should build up some mental muscles that students seldom get from being mental couch potatoes on politically correct campuses, where one viewpoint fits all.

Since both newspapers have electronic versions available for iPads and other devices, that should fit the current lifestyle of the young, while they move beyond the current groupthink.

Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www.tsowell.com. To find out more about Thomas Sowell and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Its sloppy drafting will result in “cases interpreting the law going to the courts for 20 years before lawyers really know how to advise clients,” patent lawyer David Boundy predicted.

This week, yet another similar patent “reform” package that supposedly takes aim at a tiny minority of patent “trolls” (again) is being rammed through Congress. But in practice, the “Innovation Act” legislation (H.R. 9) “makes it harder for garage inventors and small businesses

to protect themselves from having their inventions and ideas stolen,” inventor Louis Foreman warns, by further obstructing their ability to enforce their intellectual property rights and bring legitimate patent infringement cases to court.

Global competitors certainly pose serious external threats to America’s role as an innovation leader.

But we face grave existential threats within our own borders: homegrown ignorance, apathy and downright hostility toward the independent entrepreneurs who make America great. Real “reform” begins with the repeal of the innovation-stifling “America Invents Act” and a return to first constitutional principles that maintain a level playing field among makers and builders of all shapes and sizes.

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After the courts figure out who goes to jail for arson, perhaps there could be jobs for other residents in Baltimore for laborers to get paid for rebuilding THEIR community. I wonder how many will be interested. Not much of a role model for a mayor.

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We’ve had incremental executive branch encroachment since FDR’s inaugural address. It is entirely predictable ... the power base is shifted. We have to get away from the distraction of the donkey and elephant score cards. Both parties have the same ideology and it is progressive, socialist, fascist... it has little to do with life, freedom and property rights.

We are either going back to the constitution that made the country great or the country will revert to the mean.”

KV: A gets it right. The market responds to conditions. The conditions are created by our political leaders and they have erected a toll booth if you will to “allow” the market

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