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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. we look ahead to the new year with an old friend - the Farmers' Almanac then we travel to Tamworth for a look at a new calendar featuring some bold women. AND we share a 21st century conversation with an 18th century president |
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Welcome to this special New Year's edition of New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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It's a new year and time to break in a brand new calendar. If you're still looking for the perfect one to hang on the kitchen wall, there's a group of women in Tamworth who can help you out. Theirs is sure to create conversation and make every day, unforgettable. |
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narr - At this book store in North Conway recently, there was a signing -- a calendar signing. shots of calendar narr - Meet the Women of Tamworth. They're thirteen of the town's most celebrated residents.With little more than a bit of courage, these ladies posed for what has become a hot-selling calendar. pictures fron calendar Margo clip - "Initially we thought that we'd raise about $2,000, we're now at $40,000 and hope to go beyond $100,000." narr - The money raised from sales will go towards charities in their community -- Tamworth. It's a picturesque place, south of North Conway. The calendar women are all residents here and range in ages from one to eighty-one. Margo clip - "We were looking for people of many body types and show women through their life span. We also wanted them work well photographically." shot of Ellen and Roberta walking along river narr - Ellen Eldridge and Roberta Flack are friends. They bared it all for their community, with few reservations. Ellen clip - "Why not, what harm could an 81 year old do by taking her clothes off?" Roberta clip - "You have to feel good about yourself to do this.I felt good about myself after doing it. Actually, I've always thought I was pretty good." narr - Ellen works at The Other Store in Tamworth. It's a place in the middle of town where people like to get together. Ellen clip - "I have noticed that when people come into the store now they smile.and that's what it's all about-- laughter. That is the reward for me. I'd take my clothes off anytime if it meant that people would smile." narr - In chosing their pose for the calendar, most of the women incorporated a strategically placed prop representing their passions. Ellen was photographed outdoors at her easel. Ellen clip - "And my back was to traffic. The cars going by could see just my back. I happened to notice that the cars were moving slower that day. I can still slow down traffic." Roberta clip - "I didn't really like my picture at first. But then I saw it in a different light and thought that is really nice." shot of Jeannie sawing Jeannie clip - "I had no hesitation. I didn't think it would go any further than Tamworth." shot of Jeannie on ladder dissolve to calendar photo on ladder narr - Jeannie Chester posed for the month of May. She's an independent contractor by trade who works with a lot of guys. They were all supportive. Ned clip - "They're really a bold, dynamic group of people. It made me very proud to be part of this town, having you as neighbors." Jeannie clip - "I think it says that we're a well rounded group of women. This could happen in a small town anywhere." shots of calendar Roberta and Ellen clip - "Tamworth is that type of community. We care about each other here. We atke care of each other here." dissolve to shots at book store Margo clip - "Personally, I've learned a lot about my neighbors by doing this calendar. I was always convinced about how wonderful this community is, but this has turned it into a rock solid conviction. I feel fortunate to live there." |
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For next year, the town is planning a Men with Hats calendar. To order your Women of Tamworth calendar, log on at www.womenoftamworth.com |
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The beginnning of the New Year seems to be a perfect time to check out the information in the 2002 Old Farmer's Almanac. We took a trip to the publications's home base in Dublin New Hampshire to visit with The Old Farmer's Almanacs newest editor Janet Stillman. |
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If you want to cehck out the Old Farmers Almanac website you can go to alamanac dot com. Or for more information call toll free 800-729-9265. |
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Author and historian Clay Jenkinson has made a career of presenting Thomas Jefferson and his philosophy and ideas to audiences ranging from college campuses to the White House. He recently paid a visit to Manchester's St. Anshelm College, where producer Richard Ager had a chance to speak with him. Jenkinson as Jefferson began with some thoughts on his place in history. |
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There's something special about the people of New Hampshire. In every corner of the Granite state you can find a story of community spirit. We'd like to revisit 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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That's it for this edition of our program. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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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. we take you to Tamworth for some unforgettable ladies with their own very special calendar Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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OnCam:Ally Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The legislature covenes. We'll wrap up the days events and look ahead to the upcoming session. . Tonight at 10 on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/01/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:30 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 a group of women in Tamworth, NH, who created a calendar for the new year called "The Women of Tamworth." PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Margo Mallar\"Women of Tamworth" organizer Ellen Eldridge\"Woman of Tamworth" Roberta Flack\"Woman of Tamworth" Jeannie Chester\"Woman of Tamworth" Ned Coville\Jeannie's co-worker |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/01/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 7:10 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 the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac about predictions made in this timeless publication. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Janet Stillman\Editor, The Old Farmer's Almanac |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/01/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 9:21 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 author and historian Clay Jenkinson, who has made a career of presenting Thomas Jefferson and his philosophy and ideas to audiences ranging from college campuses to the White House. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Clay Jenkinson\"Thomas Jefferson" NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/01/02 / 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 citizens of Canterbury, NH, who came together to financially support a historic country store that was on the brink of closing its doors for good. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Lisa Carlson\Shareholder Beth Blair\Canterbury Resident Cheryl Smith\Storekeeper |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - The legislature covenes. We'll wrap up the days events and look ahead to the upcoming session. |