NH OUTLOOK, Monday, 6/27/2005
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Return to index of stories... 		On this New Hampshire Outlook:
A special look at the North Country and the high expectations with a new governor at the helm.
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook.
It's long been argued there are two New Hampshires -- the north and the south-- separated more by population and economy than by geography.
Governor John Lynch pledges his administration will pay close attention to the North Country's needs and even brought his inauguration celebration to that region.
His inaugural ball in Bartlett was the culmination of his first official visit to the North Country during which he met with several citizens groups.
As Richard Ager reports, the governor heard a lot about the issues that face the northern part of the state.
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Return to index of stories... 		Talk of NH's North Country usually conjures up visions of wide-open spaces, beautiful scenery, Moose-watching, and logging.with the nearest mall hours away.
Defining the North Country can be tricky.
All of Coös is included.
Many believe the North Country is above the Franconia, Crawford, and Pinkham notches but, the population has swelled so quickly in the southern part of the state -- the Senate district has been enlarged to include some parts of Carroll and Grafton county.
Here to talk about the unique challenges the region faces:
North Country Senator John Gallus and, Sean O'Kane, The Department of Resources & Economic Development Commissioner,- they're joining us from Concord.
And here in Durham with me: Peter Riviere with the Coos Economic Development Corporation and Katie Kelley a North Country Community Activist.
Q SEN GALLUS: You're a life long resident of Berlin. Start us off.
What is the health of the economy in the North country?
Q What is the North Country
hoping Gov Lynch will be able to do for the region?
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BETH: TOURISM Is Big Business in the North Country.
Steve Barba--the President of the Balsams, a big resort in the great north woods,
wants a little help from the state. Here's what he wants the Governor to know:
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Q CMSR O'KANE: What about that. Is the State receptive to working with ME & VT.
and is there money to INCREASE the ad budget?
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BETH: When you talk Winter Tourism that means SNOWMOBILES.
We listened in as a Gorham Selectmen Glen Eastman pitched the Governor on inter-state cooperation with licenses.
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Beth: What he says is add a surcharge.snomobiliers happy to pay it.
Q PETER/KATHY: Will that FLY?
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Q TOURISM & FORESTRY are INTER-RELATED in the North Country --
Does this lead to conflict: with competing goals?
The Timber-Industry's needs vs attracting High-end Tourists who value unspoiled beauty
Q The North Country has always had a TIMBER-based economy --
which is problematic when there's an industry DOWN-CYCLE.
Seems everyone agrees the economy needs to be DIVERSIFIED.
What's standing in the way of that?
Q How do you find another strand of economic activity that would allow Coos
to grow?
Q The Berlin Mills no longer employ the numbers they once did.
From 6-thousand jobs down to 600.
KATHY: Safe to say Fear of losing MORE mills jobs or wood-cutting and hauling jobs
makes everyone shake in Coos County.
KATHY: What has that meant in the way of HEALTH care.
LOWEST insurance Coverage, Highest Rates?
Q Sen GALLUS: No fan of SB110.
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Q PETER RIVIERE: Let's talk BROADBAND You and Sen Gallus have long LOBBIED for GREATER high speed internet access in the North Country.
Why is it so important.?
Q MONEY the issuE? Given the state's financial condition is it likely there would be
support for such a project?
** Would Southern NH, in effect, be "subsidizing" the North Country.
Is that Politically acceptable.
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/27/05
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:00
On this New Hampshire Outlook: A special look at the North Country and the high expectations with a new governor at the helm. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. It's long been argued there are two New Hampshires the north and the south separated more by population and economy than by geography. Governor John Lynch pledges his administration will pay close attention to the North Country's needs and even brought his inauguration celebration to that region. His inaugural ball in Bartlett was the culmination of his first official visit to the North Country during which he met with several citizens groups. As Richard Ager reports, the governor heard a lot about the issues that face the northern part of the state.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rev. Mary Giles Edes\Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Chocorua, Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire, Richard Ager\NH Outlook, Ray Burton\Executive Council, District 1, Dr. Dan Shoemake\North Country Education Services, Ron Mulaire\Plant Manager, Isaacson Steel, Steve Griffin\VP, Isaacson Steel, Steve Palmer\Owner, Berlin Building Systems, Dick Huot\Berlin Industrial Development Park Authority, Barney Keenan\College for Lifelong Learning, Gorham, Cathy Conway\Northern Community Investment Corp.
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HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15:00
On this New Hampshire Outlook: A special look at the North Country and the high expectations with a new governor at the helm. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Talk of NH's North Country usually conjures up visions of wide-open spaces, beautiful scenery, Moose-watching, and logging with the nearest mall hours away. Defining the North Country can be tricky. All of Coös is included. Many believe the North Country is above the Franconia, Crawford, and Pinkham notches but, the population has swelled so quickly in the southern part of the state the Senate district has been enlarged to include some parts of Carroll and Grafton county. Here to talk about the unique challenges the region faces: North Country Senator John Gallus and, Sean O'Kane, The Department of Resources & Economic Development Commissioner, they're joining us from Concord. And here in Durham with me: Peter Riviere with the Coos Economic Development Corporation and Katie Kelley a North Country Community Activist.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. John Gallus \ Senate District 1, Cmsr. Sean O'Kane \NH Dept of Resources & Economic Development,Peter Riviere \Coos Economic Development Council, Kathy Kelley\Community Activist
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/27/05
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15:00
On this New Hampshire Outlook: A special look at the North Country and the high expectations with a new governor at the helm. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Talk of NH's North Country usually conjures up visions of wide-open spaces, beautiful scenery, Moose-watching, and logging with the nearest mall hours away. Defining the North Country can be tricky. All of Coös is included. Many believe the North Country is above the Franconia, Crawford, and Pinkham notches but, the population has swelled so quickly in the southern part of the state the Senate district has been enlarged to include some parts of Carroll and Grafton county. Here to talk about the unique challenges the region faces: North Country Senator John Gallus and, Sean O'Kane, The Department of Resources & Economic Development Commissioner, they're joining us from Concord. And here in Durham with me: Peter Riviere with the Coos Economic Development Corporation and Katie Kelley a North Country Community Activist.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. John Gallus \ Senate District 1, Cmsr. Sean O'Kane \NH Dept of Resources & Economic Development,Peter Riviere \Coos Economic Development Council, Kathy Kelley\Community Activist
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