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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The growing demand for food in New Hampshire. We'll take you to a food pantry struggling to meet the Need. |
| Preshow #2 Flags Return to index of stories... |
Plus-- the effort underway to save historic banners that adorn the State House Hall of Flags. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. With the highest median income in the country, NH has one of the lowest poverty rates of all states. But those statistics don't tell the whole story - and the number of people needing assistance and food -- is on the rise. Richard Ager has the story. |
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The Food Bank is just ONE of the many agencies United Way supports. Most of us know about United Way through our workplaces --and the annual fundraising drive-- which supports agencies striving to meet a community's "Needs". But, as the population changes -- so do the needs. The United Way of the Greater Seacoast has just completed a Needs Survey--and, their findings might suprise you. Here to talk about that: Sue Suter, the Executive Director of the United Way of the Greater Seacoast, and Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center -- who's also a board member. Q SUE: The Survey was done to help United Way determine "where" to invest its time and money --set priorities. What is the GREATEST need in the Seacoast? |
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Q ANDY: You helped compile the NEEDS survey. What suprised you the MOST? Q SUE: WHO are the New POOR in the Seacoast area. What do they look like? What Challenges does that pose for UNITED WAY? Q ANDY: We've heard about the GRAYING of NH -- the rise in the elderly population. I would imagine that would STRAIN health resources??? Q Health Issues -- a big CONCERN among seacoast residents. 8% a population equal to size of Portsmouth have NO insurance Q How big an issue is Affordable HOUSING here in the Seacoast. More of their paycheck going to HOUSING costs. Higher rate of home renters, ==== Q SUE: Studies show NH residents are good at EARNING -- but not so generous when it comes to GIVING. How difficult has it been for the United Way to reach its fundraising goals? Q Where does the MONEY go -- and can you direct your giving to agencies YOU want to support? Q Message you want to leave with those listening about United Way? Q What can people do to HELP? Q Breast Cancer Rate HIGHER on Seacoast, and oral health is poor, 75% are NOT on public water systems |
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Finally, as you walk in the main entrance at the State House in Concord, the first thing you see is the hall of flags, where banners are displayed from nearly every war fought by the citizens of this state. But now age and deterioration threaten the very existence of the oldest flags. As Richard Ager tells us there's a major effort underway to save them. |
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Reporter: The Grade 4 visit to the statehouse is a New Hampshire tradition that begins and ends in the Hall of Flags. It is where school children encounter these most visible remnants of the conflicts that shaped our history. Sometimes, when I look at these, I see people fought their lives and a lot died just so we could win some wars. For 140 years old, you'd think they'd be tattered. But there are other reasons they are in such bad shape. Could you figure something out - what might have happened to them? What do you think? Got shot - what else? Swords might have slashed them - right. You noticed that. Some of them did get burned. Cannonballs through them - right. JESSIE, WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE TOUR YOU JUST TOOK? It was really interesting and fun. And I really liked the flags. WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT THEM? That they tell a lot of history - and they were really cool to look at. Some of them were really tattered up and torn - but they were still pretty cool to look at. DO YOU KNOW WHY THEY WERE ALL TATTERED AND TORN? They were in the wars - like different wars. Reporter: Ken Leidner has given the tour to nearly 200,000 school children over the past 15 years. He says each flag carries its own tale of sacrifice, duty and heroism. There's a little note here and I'll read what it says. "Torn from the flag of company G, 6th NH volunteers, at the battle of Antietam, Maryland, in 1862. And kept by Henry P. Whitaker, the color bearer. That was the guy who actually carried the flag. Whoa - man - I think it got shot off and he may have picked it up and kept it because it was his flag to take care of. And I did a little research and wondered if there's anything about this guy - Henry Whitaker. I found a picture of him - would you like to see a picture? Reporter: Henry Whitaker did his best to save his regiment's colors. Now, age and deterioration threaten the survival of many of these flags. Reporter In 1900, the legislature appropriated $3000 to build these oak cabinets to hold the flags. Fifty years later, during the Korean War, lawmakers set aside another $20,000 to treat and repair the flags. That is the last time these cases were opened. Reporter: With a statehouse dating to 1819, many legislators express an interest in history - and will sponsor bills such as the recent effort to posthumously promote Civil War hero Col. Edward Cross to general. Reporter: Of course Cross's promottion required no funds. Restoring the flags could cost an estimated $1.5 million. Remember who these are - fifth volunteer regiment. We went to Fredericksburg - these flags were at Fredericksburg. Reporter: That is where Barry Bodell comes in. Along with Ken Leidner, Bodell is setting out to raise the needed funds. We're going to reach out to private foundations, public grants, corporate sponsors. We've had some interest expressed in that already. We're hoping to work with the Congressional delegation. We want to reach out to the friends of the flags - and that's the school kids who come in here regularly. Private citizens. WHY ARE YOU CONCERNED? Why am I concerned? I have been walking through this great hall for 25 years - and they always grab me. You can't help but be moved when you think about where these have been, whose hands they have been in, and it's obvious that we must do something. We recently lost the Old Man - one of our true treasures. I'd hate to see these go the same route. Reporter: With no funds of its own, the legislature is welcoming the plan. It's a typical NH effort, somebody volunteers to do something for us at no cost, and it seems as though they've got a good idea and it's a project that needs to be done, so obviously we would support it. We're looking at flags from the 2nd regiment and they have seen better days. Track: Not all the heroes represented by the flags were men. For example, the 2nd regiment's Harriet Dane, who spent 4 ½ years tending to the wounded. Bite: Flags tape 3 03;04:05 Well Harriet Dane, after a year in the field, was tapped by Clara Barton to begin the rounds of the hospitals and make sure the prisoners were well fed and their dressings were changed on a timely basis. Bite: Flags tape 3 03;04:41 Her men, the year after she died, from a photograph they had, had a portrait painted. This is the first portrait of a woman ever put on the walls of the statehouse here in Concord. Track: Ken Leidner served in Vietnam, but surrounded by reminders of other wars, he still feels a duty unfinished. Bite: Flags tape 2 02:24:50 I'm paying a debt to those who didn't return from Vietnam. I'm paying a debt to those that gave their lives at Bella Wood and the Argonne in the First World War, and obviously I'm trying to pay a debt back to the close to 5000 young men who gave their lives during the Civil War. ON BEHALF OF ALL OF US? On behalf of all of us. A gift that they gave to all of us to take care of. That's what I want to do - take care of it. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. Soundup: Flags tape 1 01;13:34 All of these flags have stories like that - and that's one of the reasons we're trying to take care of them so that when you grow up, you can bring your kids in and show them the flag. OR Soundup: Flags tape 2 02;06:40 * Those are in pretty good shape.. Yeah. Must have been. |
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That concludes our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: Journalists from around the state discuss the week's top stories. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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The flag initiative hopes to raise one million dollars to save these pieces of New Hampshire history. If you'd like to help, you can send contributions to: NH Flag Legacy. State House Visitor Center. Concord, NH 03301. You can also e-mail them at: nhflaglegacy@aol.com. |
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If you need help in solving a problem whether it be for a basic need such as food or housing assistance or for a crisis involving abuse or violence you can contact a United Way funded help line. The number in New Hampshire is 1-800-852-3388. For that number again or more information log on to our website-- NHPTV-dot-org-slash-Outlook. |
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make a New Englanders good at earning, less so at giving - New Englanders continue to earn the most and give back the least to charity, according to an annual survey. Connecticut ranks first when it comes to making money, but joins New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in falling to the very bottom of the latest "Generosity Index," according to The Catalogue for Philanthropy. The survey is based on the average adjusted income of residents and the value of itemized charitable donations reported on 2002 federal tax returns, the latest available. Residents of Mississippi were ranked as the most charitable. MANCHESTER, N.H. - A program in which New Hampshire residents donate to help neighbors pay utility bills is looking for some help itself. The Neighbor Helping Neighbor program, administered by Southern New Hampshire Services, helps people facing hardships including unemployment and medical bills. Spokeswoman Louise Bergeron says demand has been high in the last year and the program had to stop paying out awards last month. She said more than 15 hundred residents received help since last fall. Granite State Electric, Public Service Company, Unitil, KeySpan, and Northern Utilities share the program's administrative costs and solicit contributions from customers. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/18/04 HOST: Beth Carroll LENGTH: 8:50 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The growing demand for food in New Hampshire. We'll take you to a food pantry struggling to meet the Need. Plus-- the effort underway to save historic banners that adorn the State House Hall of Flags. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. With the highest median income in the country, NH has one of the lowest poverty rates of all states. But those statistics don't tell the whole story - and the number of people needing assistance and food -- is on the rise. Richard Ager has the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Richard Ager\NH Outlook Mindy Cambiar\Exec. Director, Keene Community Kitchen Michelle Candello\Winchester resident Jim Foster\Winchester resident Melanie Gosselin\Exec. Director, NH Food Bank Anne Formalarie\Volunteer |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/18/04 HOST: Beth Carroll LENGTH: 9:45 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The growing demand for food in New Hampshire. We'll take you to a food pantry struggling to meet the Need. Plus-- the effort underway to save historic banners that adorn the State House Hall of Flags. The Food Bank is just ONE of the many agencies United Way supports. Most of us know about United Way through our workplaces --and the annual fundraising drive-- which supports agencies striving to meet a community's "Needs". But, as the population changes -- so do the needs. The United Way of the Greater Seacoast has just completed a Needs Survey--and, their findings might suprise you. Here to talk about that: Sue Suter, the Executive Director of the United Way of the Greater Seacoast, and Andy Smith of the UNH Survey Center -- who's also a board member. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Sue Suter\Exec. Dir., United Way/Seacoast Andy Smith\UNH Survey Center |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/18/04 HOST: Beth Carroll LENGTH: 7:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The growing demand for food in New Hampshire. We'll take you to a food pantry struggling to meet the Need. Plus-- the effort underway to save historic banners that adorn the State House Hall of Flags. Finally, as you walk in the main entrance at the State House in Concord, the first thing you see is the hall of flags, where banners are displayed from nearly every war fought by the citizens of this state. But now age and deterioration threaten the very existence of the oldest flags. As Richard Ager tells us there's a major effort underway to save them. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Eliza Cowie\Russell Elementary School Student Ken Leidner\Director, State House Visitor Center Jessie Berman\Russell Elementary School Student Richard Ager\NH Outlook Barry Bodell\NH Flag Legacy Rep. David Welch\Chair, Joint Legislative Historical Cmte Ken Leidner\NH Flag Legacy |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/18/04 HOST: Beth Carroll LENGTH: 7:00 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The growing demand for food in New Hampshire. We'll take you to a food pantry struggling to meet the Need. Plus-- the effort underway to save historic banners that adorn the State House Hall of Flags. Finally, as you walk in the main entrance at the State House in Concord, the first thing you see is the hall of flags, where banners are displayed from nearly every war fought by the citizens of this state. But now age and deterioration threaten the very existence of the oldest flags. As Richard Ager tells us there's a major effort underway to save them. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Eliza Cowie\Russell Elementary School Student Ken Leidner\Director, State House Visitor Center Jessie Berman\Russell Elementary School Student Richard Ager\NH Outlook Barry Bodell\NH Flag Legacy Rep. David Welch\Chair, Joint Legislative Historical Cmte Ken Leidner\NH Flag Legacy |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Thursday, November 18, 2004: We started shortly after 5pm. All went well. We finished by 5:40pm. |