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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. The state budget battle ends. We'll see and hear the debate that ended with a plan to increase business and communication taxes. Plus, a vote to give school boards more authority over firing teachers. And we visit a group of people dedicated to helping others through the worst moments of their lives. It's called Victims Inc. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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The New Hampshire Legislature has passed a tax bill to fund the state budget over the next two years. Before the vote, opponents of the bill, which raises taxes on business, said it was only a short-term solution. But supporters say it will provide for the state's fiscal needs without imposing any new broad-based taxes. Producer Richard Ager has the story. GRAPHIC: |
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At a news conference after the vote, Governor Jeanne Shaheen said she would not veto the tax bill, even though she does not believe that raising business taxes is good for the state's economy. |
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With me now to talk about the today's budget vote are Sen. Beverly Hollingworth of Hampton and Rep. Warren Henderson of Exeter. Senator Hollingworth is Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. And Representative Henderson is chair of the House Education Committee. |
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In other legislative business, more authority over firing teachers would be given to school boards under a new school accountability plan passed today by the House and the Senate. The legislation also includes recommended performance standards as well as 2-point-5 million dollars earmarked for school improvement. And, in a move to increase public confidence in the judicial system, members of both legislative chambers today passed a bill creating an independant disciplinary panel for New Hampshire's judiciary. Both bills now go to the Governor. |
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In Business today, investors had to deal with another round of profit warnings and layoff announcements from big companies including Merrill Lynch. The market also played the waiting game. A decision on interest rates by the Fed is expected tomorrow. |
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The dow jones industrials average ended the day down over 31 points. The Nasdaq closed up 13-point 75 and the American Stock Exchange was up over three and a half. |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Chubb was up one dollar and forty-nine cents. General Electric was down one dollar and forty-six cents. Pennichuck corporation rose four dollars. Tyco was up one dollar and eleven cents. And Verizon Communications closed the day up one dollar and twenty cents. |
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You can meet with people in Scotland, Singapore, and Germany without ever boarding a plane. That's because videoconferencing is readily available in many areas throughout the granite state. In Bedford this morning, technology professionals outlined the infrastructure and resources currently available for videoconferencing and distance learning. One organization dedicated to making interactive video networking available in every community is The Granite State Distance Learning Network - a public/private partnership with the University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Public Television and Verizon Communications.. |
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Another seminar on distance communication will be held for the New Hampshire High Tech Council in November. |
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A hot and humid day around the granite state.We checked in with Julia Heemstra at the Mount Washington Observatory to see if it will be another warm day tomorrow and to find out what it's like up there tonight. |
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CG:WEATHER\Mount Washington Observatory\Current Conditions\Temperature: 61Degrees\Partly cloudy\Wind: Southwest at 6mph\Visibility: 30 miles CG:WEATHER\Tonight\North\Clear\Mid 50s to low 60s\Light Southwest wind\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight \South\Clear \Low near 60\Light Southwest wind\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Mostly sunny\Chance of thunderstorm late\High near 90 \West wind 10 to 15 mph\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\South\Mostly sunny \High: mid 90s\West wind 10 to 15 mph\ |
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Finally tonight. a story about personal loss and the kindness of strangers. Coping with the serious injury or death of a loved one is difficult. When the trauma is sudden and unexpected, it can be devastating. In New Hampshire, there are volunteers dedicated to helping people through the worst moments of their lives. Their organization is called Victims Inc. |
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Narration - 32-year-old Joan Ellis and 14-year-old Connie Lynn Meredith never knew each other, yet, they share a powerful bond. Pat clip - "On Feb. 3 1986, I was driving home from my job at a Rochester school and I came upon an accident. There was this young girl and she had been in a car that was hit by a drunk driver. I stayed with her as she died. It was an experience that would change my life." Narration - That child was Connie Lynn Meredith. Patricia Rainboth left her job with the Rochester school department to work for the New Hampshire DWI Prevention Council. Four years later, in 1990, another accident took another life. It was Joan Ellis, a mother of one, who was expecting her second child. Father clip - "She was in an accident on route 101. A driver ran a red light and hit her hard. The unborn baby was killed instantly. Joan lived for 5 more days. She died of a stroke." Narration - Joan left behind many friends and family. Together, they helped each other cope. Joan’s husband Jim was devastated yet grateful for the support. Mother clip - "And he said, I wish there was an organization that could help other families through situations like this. We met pat and Victims was formed." Narration - Patricia is the executive director of Victims Inc., a private, non-profit agency. Its mission is to complete the circle of services for victims, from the onset of trauma through healing. Trained volunteers offer comfort, compassion and information to families and individuals in times of need. Pat clip - "Our services vary. We connect surviving family members and fill in whatever needs they have. We offer support to anyone who would do better coping with support." Pat Semm clip - "We are on call from 5 pm to 9 am." Narration - Pat and Chuck Semm are husband and wife. Both are trauma intervention volunteers. Pat Semm clip - "We think there’s a great need for people to reach out to others. We have been blessed with a good life and want to help others in need. When your beeper goes off and you go out on a call you come back realizing how good your life is. We want to offer a hand." Pat Semm clip - "The most difficult part of this is leaving the families. You want to make everything better for the families, but that’s not possible. We stay in touch long after the funeral." Narration - In the Brentwood and Rochester offices, there are quilts. Each square is made by families of deceased loved ones. They help keep their stories alive. Teddy bears perch on the window sill. They’re gifts that are given to surviving family members. Semm clip - "I remember one family, a mother and two young boys lost their dad to suicide. We were with them throughout and at the funeral we brought two teddy bears to give to the boys. I’ll never forget - they played with those bears as they sat in front of their dad’s coffin. One of the boys got up and walked over and said, ‘This is my new friend Dad and I’m going to name it after you’." Dissolve to Billy photo Narration - This is Billy Wilk. Billy father clip - "He was a great son. He had lots of energy and spirit. He would give up his last candy bar to anyone." Shot of his quilt square Narration - Billy’s parents, Bill and Jennie, made this quilt square, nearly six years ago. Father clip - "The circumstances - he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was walking down along side of the road and a drunk driver swerved off the road and killed him." Narration - Two of Billy’s cousins were seriously injured. Pat was at the hospital with the family when Billy died. Father clip - "It was a nightmare, I didn’t believe the doctors were talking about our son. It couldn’t be." Shot of photo father clip - "All we could think about in the hospital was missing Billy. Nothing else. Everything else was a blur. Pat came in and helped us through it all." Narration - The driver that hit Billy was charged and convicted of manslaughter and aggravated DWI. Pat clip - "We usually know quickly if there will be criminal charges. We will help the families through the legal process, staying with them throughout the court hearings." Dissolve to quilt Semm clip - "Often after a call we are very quiet. Things will remind us of the families and we hope that we have done something good for them." Joan mother clip - "Joan did not die in vain. She was a loving person and we believe that that love still flows from her." Pat clip - "Each case is different. Each loss is unique. We believe that it’s a privilege to share in the grief with the family. It’s a real privilege." |
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If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like more information about Victims Inc., call 335-7777 or visit their website at www.victimsinc.org |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for Keeping Up Appearances. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook: New Hampshire Charitable Foundadtion Public Service of New Hampshire Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust Putnam Foundation Stratford Foundation |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The new face of homelessness. We'll see what it's like to homeless in New Hampshire and meet the people who are working to make a difference in their lives. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The new face of homelessness. We'll see what it's like to homeless in New Hampshire and meet the people who are working to make a difference in their lives. Join us tonight at 11:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - The new face of homelessness is emerging in Granite State. We'll look at what it's like to be homeless in New Hampshire and meet the people who are working to make a difference in their lives. |
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State tests have revealed extremely high bacteria levels in a section of Northwood Lake near a miniature horse farm. The state recommends an e-coli bacteria rating no higher than 88 parts per million, but tests show levels near docks by the horse farm are in the thousands. State Agriculture Department officials say they've been meeting with the farm owner to talk about the situation. |
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Motorcycle week doesn't bring in big bucks for Laconia. But this year's event wasn't a bust either. The city manager says the city broke even, but just barely. Last year, it lost nearly 31 thousand dollars in police and other costs. All the bills and total revenue figures aren't in yet, but it looks like the city will be in the black by about 700 dollars. Increasing the number of vendors and their vendor fees helped boost income this year. |
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Ten New Hampshire communities have been picked for testing mosquitoes for the West Nile Virus. The state also has asked residents to report dead birds, and veterinarians to be on the lookout for certain ailments in horses.The virus was not found in the more than 63-hundred mosquitoes caught in traps throughout the state last year. But seven infected birds were found in the Granite State last year. |
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Members of both legislative chambers today also passed a bill creating an independant disciplinary panel for New Hampshire's judiciary. Presently, the state Supreme Court has authority over the committee that investigates ethical matters involving judges. In a move to increase public confidence in the process, the new panel will be separate from the high court. The legislation now goes to the Governor - who, in the past has voiced support for an independent disciplinary panel. |
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Plans to passenger jets at the Pease International Tradeport have been scrapped. Alliance Aircraft has announced that it will not base its start-up aircraft company in the state because it was unable to secure millions of dollars in startup costs. Company spokesmen say a deal has been signed with a Chinese company to finance the construction of passenger jets in West Virginia. |
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DATE:6/26/01 TOPIC: Finally tonight. a story about personal loss and the kindness of strangers. Coping with the serious injury or death of a loved one is difficult. When the trauma is sudden and unexpected, it can be devastating. In New Hampshire, there are volunteers dedicated to helping people through the worst moments of their lives. Their organization is called Victims Inc. SEGMENT LENGTH:8:24 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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DATE:6/26/01 TOPIC: The New Hampshire Legislature has passed a tax bill to fund the state budget over the next two years. Before the vote, opponents of the bill, which raises taxes on business, said it was only a short-term solution. But supporters say it will provide for the state's fiscal needs without imposing any new broad-based taxes. Producer Richard Ager has the story. SEGMENT LENGTH:2:57 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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DATE: 6/26/01 TOPIC: With me now to talk about the today's budget vote are Sen. Beverly Hollingworth of Hampton and Rep. Warren Henderson of Exeter. Senator Hollingworth is Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. And Representative Henderson is chair of the House Education Committee. SEGMENT LENGTH:8:42 NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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At age 35, Doctor Philip Simmons had everything going for him - a successful career and a loving family living in the house of his dreams overlooking the white mountains. But when he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 1993, everything changed. But as Outlook corespondent Ben French tells us, in dealing with his disease, Simmons learned the art of living. |
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Phil Simmons is hoping to produce an audio version of his book and is currently helping to organize an African Arts festival in Center Sandwich to be held later this summer. |
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Releases for Simmons. |