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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. Is enough being done to care for foster children and their families in New Hampshire? We'll take a closer look. a trip to a Canterbury store shows us Social capital is alive and well in the granite state. AND.the biggest flying phenomenon since Peter Pan - Sharing the magic that is Harry Potter. |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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Enough isn't being done to care for foster children and their families in New Hampshire. That's according to an audit of the state Division for Children, Youth, and Families. We'll have details of that report and what it means for foster children in New Hampshire. But first.here are some of the other headlines around the state. |
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Although the September terrorist attacks have taken a toll on the airline industry - it looks as though business at the Manchester Airport is on the mend. Airport Director Kevin Dillon says the latest numbers on travellors coming through the airport are encouraging. |
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Dillon adds that some airports are still experiencing a loss of business as high as 20 percent. |
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More than 90 percent of New Hampshire voters have already picked a favorite among the candidates competing for U-S Senator Bob Smith's seat. A University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll shows Congressman John E Sununu leads Senator Smith in the race for the Republican nomination. 53 percent of likely GOP primary voters say they plan to vote for Sununu, 35 percent for Smith, while 4 percent favor some other candidate - and 8 percent are undecided. In the general election, Smith and Shaheen are neck in neck. Forty-five percent of registered votesr favor Shaheen, 44 percent favor Smith, 5 percent favor some other candidate, with 7 percent are undecided. Sununu fares better in a matchup against the Governor. Currently, 50 percent of registered voters favor Sununu, 38 percent Shaheen, 3 percent favor some other candidate, and 9 percent are undecided. |
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The state agency that takes care of foster children and their families needs to do a better job. That's according to an audit of the state Division for Children, Youth, and Families. The report says enough isn't being done to get and keep foster families, visit foster children, monitor case workers or track state spending on foster care. And that can leave children in the wrong kinds of homes. Health and Human Services Commissioner Don Shumway says the audit shows his department needs more staff and money to do the job right. Earlier we sfound out more about the audit from Senator Caroline McCarley -She's on the senate committee that reviewed the audit. And Beth Capen of the NH Foster Parents Association. One of the audit's findings is that the state fails to visit foster homes at least once a month. Shumway says that's the agency's top priority, but case workers are handling too many children to comply. The audit also said the state needs a plan to recruit and keep foster parents -- something Shumway said is in the final stages of preparation. The audit said such a plan would make it easier for children to be placed in the most appropriate homes. Health & Human Services. Response to Legislative Audit \Many of the recommendations made by the LBA have been or are in the process of being addressed by DCYF. \However, a significant number of the recommendations cannot be addressed unless the DCYF obtains additional resources.\\\\ |
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Stocks have extended their rally. The market has been gaining ground for weeks on increasing confidence that the economy will recover next year. |
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The Dow closed up 72 points. In the past two sessions, the Dow has gained 269 points. The Nasdaq advanced eleven points. And the S and P 500 gained two points. Dow Jones Industrials\9823.61\+ 72.66\New York Stock Exchange\579.48\+ 1.17\American Stock Exchange\818.60\- 10.89\Nasdaq Composite\903.19\+ 11.08\Standard & Poors 500\1141.21\+ 2.12\Wall Street Stocks\ |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Compaq's stock closed up a dollar twenty cents, Lockheed Martin dropped a dollar forty two, and Timberland finished the day up a dollar eighteen. |
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Economic development efforts in northern and western New Hampshire may soon get a financial boost. Governor Jeanne Shaheen says the state will distribute nearly 450 thousand dollars to help create new jobs, if the deal is approved by the Executive Council. The grants would go to eleven communities and organizations. The largest single grant of 100 thousand dollars would go to Newport to develop training for the area's machining industry. The Mount Washington Valley Economic Development Council would get 87 thousand dollars to create a start-up program for new businesses. |
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New Hampshire citizens are also lending a helping hand to the community of Berlin. Church groups from around the state are donating funds from a Gospel Night collection and adopting Berlin families to help with necessities. One group is planning a caravan to Berlin for a holiday shopping trip in an effort to boost the city's economy. But it doesn't stop there. Other offers of help include offering housing in southern New Hampshire, where unemployed millworkers have gone to search for work. We hope you'll join us Thursday for a look at Philanthropy here in the granite state. |
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There's something special about the people of New Hampshire. Year after year, we're recognized as a state that's held on to its strong civic values. Social capital - the activities and sharing within communities - is alive and well in the granite state. In every corner of the Granite state you can find a story of community spirit. We'd like to share one such story from the town of Canterbury. |
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narr - Late last winter, the community of Canterbury embarked on a mission to save their country store. clip "This is an excellent example of social capital." narr - Since 1868, the Canterbury store has long provided a service and meeting place for area residents. But last December, the owner retired and closed the doors. Lisa Carlton, along with others from the community, couldn't bear the thought of being left out in the cold -- so, they came up with a plan. They would form a corporation and sell shares. clip "And those shares were used to buy the building." narr- That was last March. sound bite narr - On Monday, less than one year after its closing, the Canterbury Country Store was re-opened for business. clip - "This is a wonderful community.we all worked. it's community owned." narr - And community run. Volunteers did the renovations and built the shelves. They made sure everything was in place for the big day. clip - "I bought some dog bones.and a birthday card." narr - Beth Blair lives in Canterbury. For ten years, until its closing, she would walk to the store to mail letters and buy groceries. She's been looking forward to coming back. clip "I woke up at 6AM.this is a happening place." narr - Making sure it happens, bright and early everyday, is the store's operator, Cheryl Smith. clip - "I want this to be a friendly place.want it to be a fun place." narr - It will be up to the community to make sure it's a profitable place. clip - "That's what happens." |
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It was mild out there Wedensday. Earlier we checked in with Katie Koster at the Mt. Washington Observatory to find out what's ahead. |
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Katie Koster Mount Washington Observatory\Wednesday On The Summit\Freezing fog, snow shower, blowing snow\High: 31 degrees\Peak gust: W 57 mph\Visibility: 50 feet Overnight\North\Mostly Cloudy\Lows: 30 to 35\Winds: Light and variable\ Overnight\South\Variable cloudiness\Lows: mid 30s\Winds: light and variable\ Thursday\Statewide\Partly sunny\Highs: North 50 - 55\South near 60\Winds: Light and variable to 10 mph |
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This Friday, Harry Potter is coming to town. The young wizard from Hogwarts who has been spending much of his time, over the past four years on the New York Time's Best Sellers List, will debut in movie theaters. As the much anticipated film release is sure to have Potter fans lining up for tickets, other vendors are hoping to cash in on the excitement. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Just how generous are we? On National Philanthropy Day we look giving in New Hampshire. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Massachusetts health officials are reporting the first two human cases of West Nile virus in the Bay state. A 70-year-old Woburn man -- developed symptoms in September and died last month. He was the third person in the U-S to die from the West Nile infection this year. An 89-year-old Acushnet man has also been diagnosed with West Nile virus. He's hospitalized and in stable condition. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitoes. The Mass Health Department says people aren't t risk of contracting the disease right now - because mosquitoes aren't active this time of year. So far - there have been no confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in New Hampshire. |
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The Salvation Army in New Hampshire is worried it might not be able to reach its holiday goals, because some large stores are cutting the number of days bell-ringers can collect donations. Wal-Mart and Sam's Club are limiting bell ringers to 14 days this season- and no more than two days in a row. Ames department stores and Shaw's supermarkets won't let bell ringers set up their red kettles until after Thanksgiving, a week later than the Salvation Army wanted. National officials from Wal-Mart and Sam's Club said they decided to limit the Salvation Army's days to be fair to other groups. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:11/14/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 0:40 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with Manchester Airport Director Kevin Dillon who said that, although the September terrorist attacks have taken a toll on the airline industry, the numbers of travellers passing through Manchester Airport are encouraging. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Dillon\Dir/Manchester Airport |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:11/14/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 8:37 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with Senator Caroline McCarley who is on the senate committee that reviewed a recent audit of the state Division for Children, Youth, and Families. Also interviewed was Beth Capen of the NH Foster Parents Association. The interview addressed what New Hampshire can do to improve the care of foster children in the state. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Caroline McCarley\Comm. of Public Instit.- Health & Human Servs. Beth Capon\NH Foster Parents Assoc. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:11/14/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 3:22 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a story about the Canterbury Country Store. Since 1868, the Canterbury store had provided a service and meeting place for area residents. When the owner retired last December volunteers in the commutiry restored the store, formed a corporation and sold shares to keep the store open. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Carlson\Shareholder Beth Blair\Canterbury Resident Cheryl Smith\Storekeeper NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:11/14/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:26 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a package about the Harry Potter movie arriving in theatres in New Hampshire. Outlook examined how many people are going to be lining up at the doors for this much anticipated film, and how local vendors hope to cash in on the event. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rachel Rogers\Elliot Maria \Dover Andrea Durkin\Kittery Gail Carter\Barnes and Noble Brian Bourque\Toys R Us Tina Dewsnap\Shopper David Headley\Hoyts, Newington |
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A move to limit terms for New Hampshire judges suffered a setback in the House Judiciary committee. Because of Becuase of a tie vote, the committee will recommend the full House reject proposed constitutional amendments that would set ten-year terms for judges. Committee Chairman Henry Mock said the votes mean the drive for term limits in this session of the Legislature is all but over. Currently, judges can serve until age 70. Mock said the plan will stay alive only if the House overturns the committee's recommendation. He says that's not likely. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The biggest flying phenomenon since Peter Pan - Sharing the magic that is Harry Potter. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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