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Hi. I'm Dan Elias, your guest host tonight. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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In this program, Efficencies in state government. We'll talk to the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jon Stephen, about his plans to streamline the largest department in the state government. |
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And later, the everyday hero who's driving the bus. Author Rachel Simon discusses her latest book: "Riding the Bus with My Sister". |
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But first, the State of New Hampshire has committed itself to stamping out homelessness. Governor Benson held a press conference this week to announce a new interagency commission to deal with homelessness. New Hampshire is one of the first states to set up a commission in response to a federal initiative. With this new plan of action, the work to end homelessness will be a collaborative effort. |
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New Hampshire's new commissioner of Health and Human Services is looking for ways to reduce costs in his department. John Stephen is the third to fill the post this year. Stephen is looking to cut 20-million dollars from the budget. Producer Richard Ager sat down with the Commissioner Wednesday to talk about the cuts he's already made and the changes he's planning for the future. |
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Finally, a conversation with an author whose recent book gives us a window into the thousands of families who live with or care for people with developmental disabilities. From the beginning, author Rachel Simon's book "Riding the Bus with my Sister" has generated a lot of interest. Simon spent a year riding city buses in Pennsylvania with Beth, her mentally retarded sister. The book chronicles that journey. Outlook's correspondent Beth Carroll recently caught up with Simon in Concord where she talked about her "true life journey". and the lessons learned along the way. RACHEL SIMON INTERVIEW |
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RACHEL SIMON INTERVIEW "RIDING THE BUS WITH MY SISTER" 11/13/03 1:01:35-1:03:14 IN: The Rocky Mt News writes; Rachel Simon's … Out: Stopped feeling like a BAD SISTER 1:04:33 -:55 IN: I'm wondering if you might read a passage… OUT: bus riding life 1:04:56-1:06:10 IN: She did this bus riding thing. OUT: 7, 13 or 3 Beth listening 1:07:02-1:08:42 IN Throughout your book you use flashbacks…to give context to your sisters life. Out: distance…her and us 1:09:02-:37 IN: There's a passage in your book that speaks to that… OUT: Nothing to do with that 1:10:08-1:12:33 IN: passage.One Winter afternoon… OUT: One weekend a month ------------- 1:16:42-1:18:16 IN: Lets talk about the ride… OUT special memories with him…. 1:18:17-1:18:52 IN: Did you gain a new appreciation. OUT: people skills make a great driver 1:19:20-1:19:37 IN: you write that this changed OUT: That's true.and laughs 1:20:19-1:20:43 IN: Really, so often they say… Out: With life to another 1:21:39-1:22:20 IN: Your life changed OUT: it's been great.elevevated Beth's status on Buses too 1:24:50-1:25:59 IN: What do you want readers to come away with OUT: window.Rachel Simon.thank you.and best of luck to you. |
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Watch for the movie: Rosie O'Donnell has optioned the rights to the book and would like to play Beth in a CBS production.. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - it's our Thanksgiving Day Special edition. We'll learn about Granite State holiday celebrations through the years; the next New Tech industry in the state: Farming; and the 19th c. Newport, NH women's rights advocate who got us all to start giving Thanks. |
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We'll see you next time. Thanks for watching. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/26/03 22:00 HOST: Dan Elias Length: 2:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, efficencies in state government. We'll talk to the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jon Stephen, about his plans to streamline the largest department in the state government.And later, the everyday hero who's driving the bus. Author Rachel Simon discusses her latest book: "Riding the Bus with My Sister". But first, the State of New Hampshire has committed itself to stamping out homelessness. Governor Benson held a press conference this week to announce a new interagency commission to deal with homelessness. New Hampshire is one of the first states to set up a commission in response to a federal initiative. With this new plan of action, the work to end homelessness will be a collaborative effort. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Celene Ramadan NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Craig Benson\NH Governor, Philip Mangano\U.S. Council on Homelessness |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/26/03 22:00 HOST: Dan Elias Length: 10:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, efficencies in state government. We'll talk to the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jon Stephen, about his plans to streamline the largest department in the state government.And later, the everyday hero who's driving the bus. Author Rachel Simon discusses her latest book: "Riding the Bus with My Sister". New Hampshire's new commissioner of Health and Human Services is looking for ways to reduce costs in his department. John Stephen is the third to fill the post this year. Stephen is looking to cut 20-million dollars from the budget. Producer Richard Ager sat down with the Commissioner Wednesday to talk about the cuts he's already made and the changes he's planning for the future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Stephen\Commissioner of Health & Human Srvcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/26/03 22:00 HOST: Dan Elias Length: 10:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, efficencies in state government. We'll talk to the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jon Stephen, about his plans to streamline the largest department in the state government.And later, the everyday hero who's driving the bus. Author Rachel Simon discusses her latest book: "Riding the Bus with My Sister". New Hampshire's new commissioner of Health and Human Services is looking for ways to reduce costs in his department. John Stephen is the third to fill the post this year. Stephen is looking to cut 20-million dollars from the budget. Producer Richard Ager sat down with the Commissioner Wednesday to talk about the cuts he's already made and the changes he's planning for the future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Stephen\Commissioner of Health & Human Srvcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/26/03 22:00 HOST: Dan Elias Length: 13:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, efficencies in state government. We'll talk to the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jon Stephen, about his plans to streamline the largest department in the state government.And later, the everyday hero who's driving the bus. Author Rachel Simon discusses her latest book: "Riding the Bus with My Sister". Finally, a conversation with an author whose recent book gives us a window into the thousands of families who live with or care for people with developmental disabilities. From the beginning, author Rachel Simon's book "Riding the Bus with my Sister" has generated a lot of interest. Simon spent a year riding city buses in Pennsylvania with Beth, her mentally retarded sister. The book chronicles that journey. Outlook's correspondent Beth Carroll recently caught up with Simon in Concord where she talked about her "true life journey". and the lessons learned along the way. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rachel Simon\Author, "Riding The Bus With My Sister" |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/26/03 22:00 HOST: Dan Elias Length: 13:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, efficencies in state government. We'll talk to the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jon Stephen, about his plans to streamline the largest department in the state government.And later, the everyday hero who's driving the bus. Author Rachel Simon discusses her latest book: "Riding the Bus with My Sister". Finally, a conversation with an author whose recent book gives us a window into the thousands of families who live with or care for people with developmental disabilities. From the beginning, author Rachel Simon's book "Riding the Bus with my Sister" has generated a lot of interest. Simon spent a year riding city buses in Pennsylvania with Beth, her mentally retarded sister. The book chronicles that journey. Outlook's correspondent Beth Carroll recently caught up with Simon in Concord where she talked about her "true life journey". and the lessons learned along the way. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rachel Simon\Author, "Riding The Bus With My Sister" |
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Senior Companions Story NAT T2: Marylou walking up to the door. Track One: Marylou Collins is picking up her friend Norma for some Christmas shopping. But before they can go searching for presents, Marylou checks in with Norma. Name/Title: Marylou Collins/Senior Companion SOT T2: I instantly access her condition. I know she's taken her medication, she's very good about that. But I look at her. I know when Norma is in pain. I know her face that well. Track Two: Norma and Marylou have been spending time together for the past two years as part of the Senior Companion program. It's a service that matches an individual who is homebound, like Norma, with a Senior Companion. William Dearborn is one of the program coordinators. Name/Title: William M. Dearborn/Coordinator, Senior Companion Program Bite: What seniors want Track Three: Norma lost her independence when she lost her car. But she still has places to go. Today it's out to lunch, and then shopping. Tomorrow it's a doctor's appointment. The destination may change, but the person who helps get her there is always the same . NAT T3: Marylou: "All in? Fasten your safety belt!" Name/Title: Norma Barth/Visitee SOT T2: I think of Marylou, personally, more as a friend than someone to get me where I want to go or something like that. So, I mean, it makes everything more relaxed. It works better that way. Track Four: It may seem simple enough; a weekly visit or two to exchange some words or books. But Marylou brings Norma a great deal more than this each time she knocks on her door. Family members can't always be there to care for a loved one, especially in emergencies. When Norma recently fell, she didn't call 911. She phoned Marylou. SOT T2: Marylou: I like to think my role is assisting her. We've also developed a friendship. You do, you can't help it. That person is important. You think about that person. Is this person doing this and that…Now maybe I shouldn't get so involved, but I can't help it. I know they have needs that maybe aren't being met by their families. That's my role. Name/Loc: Max Pearlstein/Hampton SOT T3: Norma and Marylou are just one of the many stories from this program. There are 72 Senior Companions in New Hampshire who help over 600 people. Even though they receive a small stipend for their work, this isn't a job. SOT T1: Dearborn: It does provide some money for our Senior Companions to pay for some basic needs, medication, food, but you can see it in their eyes. They're doing it for the love of the program and the people they visit. NAT T3: Marylou: "Are you hungry?" SOT T1: Marylou: It has been a very great program for me. I'm a widow and my children have flown the nest, gone out in the world. It filled a gap in my life…I felt empty. SOT T2: Norma: I can make her laugh. She can talk to me the same way I can talk to her. She can talk to me on a real personal level, like if there's something bothering her…and I think that's really great. That's really great. SOT T2: Marylou: I know many people in the Hampton and Portsmouth areas that are not getting this service that need it. They accost me in the hallways of apartment complexes and say: "Please take me. Please come in." But you have to separate from them. Six visitees is enough for me. SOT T2: Pearlstein: "Where would you be without the Senior Companion program?" Norma: I'd probably be begging everyone I know…So I'd probably be a lot more frustrated. A lot more. SOT T2: Marylou: When a 96-year-old man, a very good man, hugged me and said: "You have made the most difference in my life with this program than anything in past, outside of family." That was a reward for me and for the program. I didn't need anymore that day. I floated home. Track Six: In Hampton, I'm Max Pearlstein for NH Outlook. |
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Senior Companions logged over 65,000 hours of visits in New Hampshire last year. But there's many more people who could benefit from this service. For more information on the Senior Companion program, call 1-800-856-5525. |
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When we talked to the Commissioner about growing up in Manchester, he spoke of several adults who had a positive impact on his life. Among them were his Mom, teachers and coaches. When you think back to your younger days, do you remember an adult who made a difference in your life? In Concord, there's an organization that creates those kinds of postive relationships for New Hampshire's children. |
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Track At least once a week, Alex and 12 year old Kayla spend some time together. Kayla's mom thought her daughter would benefit from having another adult in her life - someone she could depend on, and someone she could look up to. Alex and Kayla met a year ago through the Friends Program of Concord. They're "Junior/Senior Friends." And this is how they got paired up. -- SOT 17:37:19 17:37:33- Alex "Kind of like a dating service, you have to fill out lots of questions and then they match you up." -- track Both Alex and Kayla love dogs. Sometimes, they spend their time here at Woodlawn Kennels in Warner. Today, they've brought along their own dogs, Sadie and Jasmine for a bit of grooming. They start by giving Alex's dog, Jasmine , a bath. -- little nat here from dog washing or you could use 17:11:22 when they're getting ready to blow dry Jasmine - Kayla says "say hi to the camera Sadie - ouch" -- TRACK Besides grooming their dogs and visiting other dogs at Woodlawn Kennels , these two spend time finding other ways to have fun together. -- SOT 17:31:40 We love ice cream, we go out to eat, we go bowling we go to the movies… 17:31:46 -- butt bite SOT 17:35:04 Kayla Sometimes I wonder if I never met her I'd sit at my house and be bored like I mostly do 17:35;15. -- track The Junior Senior Friends program provides a young person with a Senior Friend , who'll be there to listen and to understand. But the time spent together isn't just time well spent for a junior friend. -- sot 17:32:56 I don't have kids and don't plan to have kids but enjoy spending some time with them and Kayla is great. 17:33:12 -- butt bite 17:43:24 Alex It's fun it's worth it. I know I she's had fun…If the day at work is hard I know by the time I spend time with Kayla I will feel lighter better17:43:48 -- track Alex says anyone considering becoming a Senior Friend needs to make a commitment for at least a year. But for Kayle and Alex - there's may be a friendship that will last much longer. |
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Finally, a look at what's being done to help the children who are abused and neglected. Many of them end up in the court system without a voice. A program called CASA is designed to give them one. You could be one of those advocates. Chip Neal shows us how the CASA program works. |
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There's another program we want to tell you about that's giving new meaning to the term "Senior Companion." Max Pearlstein introduces us to a group of volunteers who are helping the homebound- and they're all 60-years-old and over. |