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GRANITE VIEWS STEPHEN RENO
Make way
As New Hampshire takes its place as the second oldest state in the country, we need to ask, “What kind of state do we have?,” “What kind of state do we want?” and “What do we need to realize that vision?” The future of any community, state or country is its youth. Let’s leave aside for a moment the vexing and perennial issue of how New Hampshire funds education at all levels and focus instead on the extent to which we engage youth in the shaping of our future, specifically their involvement in public life, our boards of trustees and directors, and our places of work. We all know the majority of the New Hampshire workforce is edging up to retirement age and yet we also know many at that age are not retiring and choosing instead to continue to work, often in the same positions they have for years. The same is true of those serving on our boards of private, public and nonprofit institutions — “70 is the new 50” or sentiments to that effect. But while it is financially beneficial and/or professionally satisfying to soldier on in one’s role as those ages are achieved, what is lost? One institution in our state has made a very deliberate effort to bring onto its governing board young and energetic trustees and into its employ those who have demonstrated accomplishment but show still greater promise. Yes, they serve and work with very experienced fellow trustees and colleagues, but they bring a freshness of vision, new ways of refocusing the organization’s mission, and energy to the whole enterprise. The results have been startling: new audiences, new services, and a younger demographic being served. And what of our local and state government? New Hampshire boasts of having the largest legislature in the country, but its average age is 65. Turn up at any legislative hearing and note the composition of the committee. The policy-making of our state is primarily in the hands of retirees, those who can work part-time, and those sufficiently wealthy to have the free time to serve. There should be no doubt about their commitment, sincerity or hard work. But what are we doing to encourage a better intergenerational mix? Does the incipient wave of youth activism that has formed in the aftermath of school shootings portend a change in voting and civic engagement? Do we who are in the older quartile encourage younger friends, colleagues or neighbors to consider a run for public office? Do we who serve on boards agitate for younger members? And are we who occupy positions of authority preparing to make way for successors? Time will tell.
Stephen Reno is executive director of Leadership NH and former chancellor of the University System of NH. His email is stepreno@gmail.com.
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ON THE COVER 12 SIZZLING STEAK TIPS Steak tips are a summer staple around here, so if you’re planning to put them on your menu, check out these “tips” for getting the best cut, mastering the marinade and preparing them in dishes like mouthwatering sandwiches and grill-ready kebabs.
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ALSO ON THE COVER, The work of three of New Hampshire’s best-known illustrators is on exhibit at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, p. 18. Load up on ribs and all kinds of other food and drinks this weekend at Rock’n Ribfest, which also features entertainment, kids activities, a 5-mile run and more, p. 30. And check out the lineup for Market Days fun in Concord; it starts Thursday, June 21, and features tons of family-friendly activities (p. 22) and live entertainment (p. 44).
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NEWS & NOTES 4 New England College and the New Hampshire Institute of Art plan their merge; loan program helps immigrant business owners; PLUS News in Brief. 8 Q&A 9 QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX 10 SPORTS THIS WEEK 16
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THE ARTS: 18 ART Beyond Words. 20 THEATER Listings Curtain Call. Arts listings: arts@hippopress.com Inside/Outside listings: listings@hippopress.com 21 CLASSICAL Listings for events around town. Food & Drink listings: food@hippopress.com Music listings: music@hippopress.com
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INSIDE/OUTSIDE: 23 KIDDIE POOL Family fun events this weekend. 24 TREASURE HUNT There’s gold in your attic. 25 GARDENING GUY Henry Homeyer offers advice on your outdoors. 26 CAR TALK Automotive advice. CAREERS: 28 ON THE JOB What it’s like to be a... FOOD: 30 ROCK’N RIBFEST Greek eats at Lamb Barbecue and Food Festival; In the Kitchen; Weekly Dish; Beer; From the Pantry. POP CULTURE: 42 REVIEWS CDs, books, TV and more. Amy Diaz would happily be the 9th in Ocean’s 8 but would pass on a room in Hotel Artemis or a spot on the family tree in Hereditary. NITE: 44 BANDS, CLUBS, NIGHTLIFE Market Days lineup; Nightlife, music & comedy listings and more. 45 ROCK AND ROLL CROSSWORD A puzzle for the music-lover. 46 MUSIC THIS WEEK Live music at your favorite bars and restaurants.
ODDS & ENDS: 52 CROSSWORD 53 SIGNS OF LIFE 53 SUDOKU 54 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 54 THIS MODERN WORLD