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Next on New Hampshire Outlook.Violent Crime is down in New Hampshire - all except one type of crime.We'll have details ahead. And there's a campaign underway to make us healthier. We'll look at smoking, obesity and diabetes epidemics in New Hampshire and find out what's being done to get people to take charge of their own health. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Violent crime is down in New Hampshire - except in one area. Sexual Assault. That alarming statistic was cited by Governor Jeanne Shaheen today, as she announced new assistance for victims of sexual violence. Producer Richard Ager has the details |
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Track: The new initiatives against sexual assault begin with a focus on the victim. Bite: 8:43 We are starting for the first time in NH a statewide hotline for victims of sexual assistance. And that number is 1-800-277-5570. So it will be a call that will not require a toll in order to make it. Now when a victim of sexual assault calls this hot line, they'll be connected to the crisis center that is nearest to them, and they'll be able to learn about support services, counseling, health services, as well as how to press charges against the perpetrator. Bite: 22:15 What we're trying to do with this hotline is reach out to anyone with questions about an encounter, something that happened to them, a young woman who wakes up the next morning and doesn't remember what happened the night before and isn't sure what happened. Maybe she was the victim of a drug-induced rape. Maybe someone who had a sexual experience with someone that was coerced and they're not comfortable about and they want to talk it through Track: The governor declared April to be sexual assault awareness month in New Hampshire. To increase awareness, the state compiled a monograph describing dozens of sexual assaults reported throughout New Hampshire during one week in February. . Bite: 15:00 The monograph is meant is a public education tool. The toll that sexual assault takes on victims and the scope of the problem in NH is something that we must ultimately understand. We cannot allow the victims of sexual assault suffer alone and in silence in regard to this. Bite; 16:22 I used to think that when a woman would go into a police department and report the violence and the degradation of an assault, that someone should have gently said to her ' well, the humiliation is just about to begin.' Track: Recognizing the need for sensitivity when dealing with victims, Attorney General Philip McLaughlin also released new protocols under development for police to use in cases of domestic violence. Bite: 18:01 This protocol addresses in a sytematic way, the responsibilities that individuals have in the law enforcement community to culture their responses to the individuals who are presenting to them who are genuinely victims, and to diminish the victimization that occurs when the person finally has the courage to come into a system and from that person's perspective, seek help. I see that as an entitlement. Track: The attorney-general concluded with an observation that combating sexual assault is an effort to change society itself. Bite; 19:14 The most important quality is to be steadfast. And realize you have to come back day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, until we get to a point in our society where we don't have to have special protocols to deal with issues of this sort. Where it is just as culturally unacceptable to engage in sexual predation and assault as it would be in any other heinous crime. That will be a day to celebrate and I can only hope that I'm alive when that day comes. Thank you governor… Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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The new statewide number for victims of sexual assault is 1 800 277 5570. |
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New Hampshire young people took part in a number of activities today in recognition of the national campaign - Kick Butts Day. The day's message - the tobacco industry should stop targeting young people with advertising. The event comes just weeks after the Federal Trade Commission released a report showing that the tobacco companies are spending more money than ever to market their products in magazines and stores which are popular with kids. |
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Spring fever has definately hit where golfers are concerned. Even though there's no chance of getting on New Hampshire courses yet - they're still all covered with snow - some outdoor practice ranges have already opened for the season. Instead of Golf nuts just passing the time indoors waiting for The Masters tournament this weekend - well at least today, they had a chance to get out there and swing a club. |
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Finally some areas saw the fifty degree mark today. Just a few minutes ago we talked with a Charlie Lapresti at the Mount Washington Observatory to find out how long milder weather will stay with us and what kind of weather he's experiencing on top of Mount Washington tonight. |
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CG:WEATHER\Mount Washington Observatory\Current Conditions\Temp: 19 F\Wind: 16 mph\Wind Chill: -6 F\Mostly clear skies CG:WEATHER\Tonight \North\Clear and cold\Lows: 15 to 20 F\Wind: Light and variable\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight \South\Clear\Lows: 20 to 25 F\Wind: Light and variable\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\Statewide\Moslty sunny\Highs: 45 to 50 North\50 to 55 South\Wind: North West 10 to 15 mph |
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Did you do anything for your health today? Right now there's a campaign underway to motivate individuals, businesses, communities and government officials to look at ways to improve the health of New Hampshire. It's called Healthy 2010 and to let us know what it's all about.Dr. William Kassler, State Medical Director, with Department of Health and Human Services and Jonathan Stewart, Director of the Community Health Institute. CG:LOWER3RD\Jonathan Stewart - Dir.\Community Health Institute CG:LOWER3RD\Dr. William Kassler\State Medical Director what is Healthy 2010 Goals increase quality & years of life Eliminate health disparities How make it more than a document Prevention as a good investment in health Causes of death in NH -preventible things we can do? diet, exercise, Smolking obesity is going up What resources are available CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program Immunizations |
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Thanks Dr. Kassler and Jonathan Stewart for joining me on Outlook. |
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A mixed day on Wall Street, that saw the Dow industrials plunge more than 100 points,gain 100 points to end modestly higher. Bargain hunters did their best to help the market recover from two straight days of selling this week, but the earnings and economic worries that sent stocks down both Monday and Tuesday remain. |
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The dow jones industrial average closed up over 29 points and ended the day at 9 thousand five hundred fifteen.. The Nasdaq was off just over 34 and the Standard and Poors 500 was down three point six five. CG:STOCKS\DJIA\9515.42\+29.71\NYSE\572.71\+.63\American Stock Exchange\839.11\+6.87\Nasdaq\1638.83\-34.17\S & P 500\1102.81\-3.65 |
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Americans are one step closer to eliminating the death tax. Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the bill which would phase down rates and repeal the federal estate and gift taxes within 10 years. New Hampshire Congressman Charles Bass is a a co- sponsor of the bill, and says it not only brings fairness and common sense to the tax code but also assists those who want to leave a legacy for their children. Congressman John E Sununu also voted in favor of eliminating the tax. |
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The final steel beam for Manchester's civic center has been set in place. Workers signed the beam before it was hoisted onto the roof. That completes the structural part of the building. The Civic Center is scheduled to open in November and will be the home of the American Hockey League Manchester Monarchs. |
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Some of New Hampshire's municipal airports will be getting federal dollars to help make improvements. U.S. Representative Charles Bass announced today that Berlin Concord and Lebanon airports will receive 1.5 million dollars. The money will be used for runways and other eqipment. Bass says the long overdue investments will help boster safety. |
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Every year in this country, there are hundreds of babies who end up abandoned or at risk. These are infants who have been born infected with HIV or addicted to a substance used by their mothers. Last fall we brought you the story of two ladies who founded an organization called ABC Quilts in Northwood New Hampshire. They wanted to provide comfort to these babies. But they ended up doing much more. This is their story. |
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Each summer, the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen hold a fair at the foot of this ski hill at Mt. Sunapee. One of the busiest tents you'll find here belongs to ABC Quilts. "We are holding a quilt-a-thon and I've enlisted the help from guilds across the state. Our goal is to make 100 quilts a day." Pam Worthen is the Executive Director of ABC Quilts, a non-profit organization that makes, collects and restores quilts for some very special people. "We set out to make 3,000 quilts for the 3,000 babies who had been abandoned because they had AIDS." ABC Quilts was founded 12 years ago by these two ladies -- Ellen Ahlgren and Ann White of Northwood, NH. Their goal was simple -- to provide at risk babies with the comfort of a quilt. "At first, ABC Quilts meant AIDS Babies Crib Quilts, but then I received calls from hospitals saying we have a problem with your quilts. I said what? and they said we have to give to other children in the same unit -- babies who are drug affected." What started out as a grassroots effort has blossomed in to a world wide organization. "It's hard to imagine that we started out with 3,000 quilts and have now sent out over 400,000." The finished quilts are packed and sent out to locations where there is a need. Volunteers deliver the quilts to hospital staff. "The head nurse at the neo-natal unit will recieve the quilts and will determine which child will get what." "They will put their names on them and they will go to the foster home with them. It's often the only possession the child has." "We've had calls from nurses saying the quilts have helped them help the kids. I think of the kds who are abandoned and go to foster homes and the only thing they have are their quilts. The hardest thing are the babies who die and are buried with their quilts." ABC Quilts now has an in- school element. Students across the country make quilts of their own designs. It's part art and social studies. "It's become an educational program which is great. We can send out quilts but if we can go in to prevention then that's our final goal." "The best thing that could happen is we go out of business. That means there will be no more problems with AIDS or drugs. |
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Finally Tonight - to follow up on a story we brought you last Thursday we profiled some Plymouth High School drama students who were preparing for the State Drama Festival Competition. Well, Plymouth High School was selected again this year to go to the New England Drama Festival, along with Salem High School. They both will be representing New Hampshire at the New England Drama competition which will take place in Guilford, New Hampshire April 26th to the 28th. We wish both teams the best of luck. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - North Country Green: For years, Carroll County's economy has relied on the tourist and retail industries. Now, there's an initiative to change that. Community leaders are working hard to bring new jobs to the region. We'll show you what's being done to get new companies to set up shop in the North Country. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for NOVA. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. For years, Carroll County's economy has relied on the tourist and retail industries. Now, there's an initiative to change that. We'll show you what's being done to bring new companies to the North Country. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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DATE: 4/4/01 TOPIC: Violent crime is down in New Hampshire - except in one area. Sexual Assault. That alarming statistic was cited by Governor Jeanne Shaheen today, as she announced new assistance for victims of sexual violence. Producer Richard Ager has the details SEGMENT LENGTH: 3:26 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jeanne Shaheen\NH Governor Grace Mattern\NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Donald Shumway\Commisioner - NH Health & Human Services Philip McLaughlin\NH Attorney General |
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DATE:4/4/01 TOPIC: Did you do anything for your health today? Right now there's a campaign underway to motivate individuals, businesses, communities and government officials to look at ways to improve the health of New Hampshire. It's called Healthy 2010 and to let us know what it's all about.Dr. William Kassler, State Medical Director, with Department of Health and Human Services and Jonathan Stewart, Director of the Community Health Institute. SEGMENT LENGTH: 10:45 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jonathan Stewart - Dir.\Community Health Institute Dr. William Kassler\State Medical Director |
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DATE:4/4/01 TOPIC: New Hampshire young people took part in a number of activities today in recognition of the national campaign - Kick Butts Day. The day's message - the tobacco industry should stop targeting young people with advertising. The event comes just weeks after the Federal Trade Commission released a report showing that the tobacco companies are spending more money than ever to market their products in magazines and stores which are popular with kids. SEGMENT LENGTH: 10:45 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jonathan Stewart - Dir.\Community Health Institute Dr. William Kassler\State Medical Director |
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DATE:4/4/01 TOPIC: Every year in this country, there are hundreds of babies who end up abandoned or at risk. These are infants who have been born infected with HIV or addicted to a substance used by their mothers. tonight we introduce you to two ladies who founded an organization called ABC Quilts in Northwood New Hampshire. They wanted to provide comfort to these babies. But they ended up doing much more. This is their story. SEGMENT LENGTH: 3:36 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ellen Ahlgren\Co-Founder, ABC Quilts Ann White\ Co-Founder, ABC Quilts Pam Worthen\Executive Dir., ABC Quilts |