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Painter Iliatova to give lecture on power of observation, Page 5 The Chautauquan Daily www.chqdaily.com Seventy-Five Cents Chautauqua, New York The Official Newspaper of Chautauqua Institution | Friday, July 18, 2014 Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 24 Youssef questions whether American Hold on democracy is best choice for Egypt CORTNEY LINNECKE Staff Writer Nancy Youssef thinks that democracy may too often be glorified as a golden, infalli- ble form of government, and that Americans may be too eager to throw it as a pana- cea toward any problem that arises. Today, she will ask citi- zens to take a step back and critically examine whether democracy is truly the best YOUSSEF answer for the Middle East. Youssef, an Egyptian- American, is the Middle East bureau chief for McClatchy Newspapers and spent the last several years navigating the world of instability, turmoil and revolution in Egypt. It is this world that she plans to speak on at today’s morning lecture at 10:45 a.m. in the Amphitheater. “My own takeaway from my time in Egypt and Libya is that the idea ‘democracy always leads to more stability’ might be from a bygone era,” Youssef said. “It seems we’re at a point now where there needs to be a discussion about how [the U.S.] balances its morals and interests.” The years Youssef spent in Egypt and Libya gave her an understanding of Middle Eastern conflict and a compre- for Wilson Phillips hension of how the insecure region relates to democracy. In the late 20th century and early years of the 21st, Egypt and the United States were in a honeymoon stage of sorts. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat initiated an ef- ZAINAB KANDEH theater, Carnie Wilson, Wendy fort to better U.S.-Egypt relations, and the country even- Staff Writer tually became one of the United States’ most significant Wilson and Chynna Phillips non-NATO allies. are ready to share that joy with See YOUSSEF, Page 4 n 1990, Wilson Phillips took Chautauqua Institution. It’s nothing short of a the music world by storm, Much has changed since the and after nearly 25 years, group — daughters of Beach blessing — to sing and Ithe band members have Boy Brian Wilson, and The Ma- know that we’re still out Declaration is a ‘key’ to held on, and have no plans of mas & the Papas’ John and Mi- letting go any time soon. chelle Phillips — first strutted there performing this With a chain of hits that onto the stage of American pop music that we made so be passed down through dance fans down memory lane culture in the 1990s. With mar- and gather new listeners along riage, motherhood, a host of TV long ago and people still the way, the harmonious trio guest appearances, new musical want to hear us.” generations, Allen says enjoys touring and sharing endeavors and a cameo in the their passion for music, and at 2011 comedy “Bridesmaids,” life —Wendy Wilson RYAN PAIT 8:15 p.m. tonight in the Amphi- keeps the group busy. Wilson Phillips Staff Writer See WILSON, Page 4 Danielle Allen is inviting people of all ages — old and gray or young and spry — to read the Declaration of Inde- pendence with her. Cain suggests communication overload Allen, author of Our Dec- laration, will host an inter- generational reading of the Declaration of Independence is to blame for loss of citizenship literacy at 3:30 p.m. today at the Hall of Philosophy. Allen’s book is QUINN KELLEY it during his Inter- man Cain Show.” nication has contributed to a the Chautauqua Literary and Staff Writer Scientific Circle’s Week Four ALLEN faith Lecture at 2 “It’s a problem, because demise in citizenship. selection. p.m. today in the weren’t we born here? Don’t In the 18th and 19th cen- “I think the first way to start an engagement with the Herman Cain Hall of Philoso- we have rights and respon- turies, communication was has a problem phy. Week Four’s sibilities? But what it sug- declaration is by reading it and hearing it out loud,” Allen very limited and simple, said. “It was a text that was written to be read, and I think with “emerging lecture theme is gests to me is that too many Cain said, while modern so- that’s the best way to introduce young people to it — to citizenship.” “The Role of a people have forgotten the engage them in that oral experience.” That citizen- Citizen in a Just responsibility side of citi- ciety is flooded with mobile The event is inspired by Allen’s ideas, said Sherra Bab- ship is “emerg- Democracy.” zenship. They like the rights devices, social media outlets cock, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker ing” implies citi- Cain’s lecture, side of citizenship, but with and schools that don’t teach Chair for Education. Allen wrote her book after teaching zens aren’t living titled “Citizenship those rights go responsibili- cursive and rely on comput- an adult education course where she and her students CAIN read the declaration aloud. up to the roles Is a Responsibili- ties,” he said. “The title itself ers’ spell check. Despite an “I think you learn a lot about the text in that process of and responsibilities that ty” will follow three themes: suggests a problem, and that increase in the means they reading it and hearing it,” Allen said. “For me, it’s always come with that moniker. the problem with “emerging is people who have the rights can use to communicate, the first thing I do with a class in terms of engaging with Cain, a businessman, radio citizenship,” the causes of to citizenship don’t always young people aren’t harness- the declaration.” host and former Republican the problem and how to fix exercise the responsibilities ing those skills and tools to The event calls on readers of all ages to participate. candidate for the United it. Although he’s not often of citizenship.” become better citizens, Cain “I think it’s going to be just an incredibly interesting States presidency, will ex- asked to speak about citizen- Cain will discuss the experience,” Babcock said. amine where citizenship ship, he discusses the topic ways in which he believes said. See ALLEN, Page 4 was lost and how to reclaim on his radio show, “The Her- the proliferation of commu- See CAIN, Page 4 ENVIRONMENT NEWS HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT Teaching, A man and Science of lecturing, his martins mummies organizing New twist to ‘New World’ Gulvin leads Expert Profiling longtime season’s final Gill-Frerking Women’s Club Anthony Bannon Purple Martin Chat to give today’s president reviews Tuesday’s for BTG Heritage Lecture Pennybacker CSO performance Page 2 Page 3 Page 6 Page 11 HIGH 75° LOW 57° HIGH 75° LOW 61° HIGH 76° LOW 61° TODAY’S WEATHER Rain: 0% SATURDAY Rain: 40% SUNDAY Rain: 30% Sunset: 8:51 p.m. Sunrise: 5:58 a.m. Sunset: 8:50 p.m. Sunrise: 5:59 a.m. Sunset: 8:50 p.m. Connect with the Daily and follow along with the Chautauqua season on all your favorite social channels. Find links to our profiles on our website. www.chqdaily.com Page 2 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Friday, July 18, 2014 NEWS Briefly NEWS FROM AROUND THE GROUNDS Special conversation with visiting Egyptians At 12:30 p.m. today in the ballroom of the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall, the Department of Education is sponsoring a “Special Conversation with Visiting Egyp- tians,” which will include Khaled Dawoud, spokesman for the Constitution Party of Egypt, Nader Bakkar, co- founder of the al-Nour Party of Egypt, and Mohammad Shaaban, an Egyptian activist. Dawoud and Bakkar also appeared in conversation with Jon Alterman Thursday in the Amphitheater. Seating for the special conversations is limited to 75 people on a first-come basis. Non-perishable food drive Chautauqua can place sealed, non-perishable foods, such as boxed and canned items, in the gold-papered car- tons on the floor inside the north entrance of the post office. AMANDA MaINGUY | Staff Photographer Mayville Food Pantry makes the food available to needy Above, purple martin chicks are still fed by their mothers and have not grown their families in Chautauqua Lake Central School District. For more information, contact Lou Wineman at 716-357-5015. feathers or the gained ability to fly. Each day, the babies must be removed so the nests can be cleaned of parasites that can harm the birds. Right, Jack Gulvin of CPOA Walkabout Chautauqua’s Bird, Tree & Garden Club holds a box of parasites found in nests he The Chautauqua Property Owners Association’s week- has collected for demonstration during the Purple Martin Chat Q-and-A session. ly informational streetlight walkabout will meet at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday evening outside the Colonnade. Chau- tauquans will learn about street lighting issues and the options available to resolve them. Attendees will be able to see for themselves the differences between the CPOA Gulvin: A man and his martins demo light and some of the Chautauqua street lights in the area surrounding Bestor Plaza. ZACHARY A. LLOYD Gulvin starts his talk by back home and cranks the of the martins,” Gulvin said. Staff Writer Poets on the Porch, Prose on the Porch winching down the giant birdhouse back up the pole. “There’s about 47 percent purple martin “condomini- A Q-and-A period follows survival rate for the new- The Chautauqua Literary Arts Friends sponsors infor- A 19-day-old baby kicks um” on the waterfront.