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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. New signals from the Federal Reserve that the economy is coming to a screeching halt. What are Granite State economists saying about the news. Plus snowmobiling is fast becoming one of the most popular winter activities. As North Country businesses celebrate the economic windfall. find out why Fish and Game is cracking down on unsafe riders. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of state news. |
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Economic growth is described as "probably very close to zero." That's the word from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. The Central Bank chief told a senate panel today been a very dramatic slowing down. But he didn't say that the economy is in a recession. That, he says, depends on how well consumer confidence holds up. Greenspan also said budget surpluses are big enough to accommodate a tax cut. In just a few minutes we'll have reaction to the Chairman's comments here in New Hampshire. |
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Governor Jeanne Shaheen wants to make improvements in New Hampshire's property tax system, so she's forming a work group to help get the job done. The group will be led by Stan Arnold - the commissioner of the Department of Revenue Adminstration, and will have members of both parties from the house and senate - as well as representative from Governor's office, Attorney general's office, the New Hampshire Muncipal Association, School Boards Association and Association of Counties. The group will meet tomorrow in Executive Council Chambers in Concord. The meeting is open to the public. |
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Some boats aren't carrying required safety equipment and people are dying because of it. That word from the chief of The Coast Guard in Portsmouth. Both the Coast Guard and New Hampshire Marine Patrol are inspecting fishing boats to enforce fisheries regulations and examine safety equipment. Coast Guard and Marine Patrol officers began boarding boats this week and will continue random inspections throughout the year. |
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Everyone has their own way of remembering someone they've lost - but one Hampton man is half-way through a special tribute to his father. 49 year old Ralph Fatello has been surfing every day for over six months as part of his "Catch a Wave For Gus" tribute in memory of his father, Gus Fatello. Gus died of complications from diabetes a year ago. Ralph has raised awareness and more than 15 thousand dollars for diabetes research. |
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Well, this may not have been surfing weather for everybody today, it was certainly pleasant for mid January. A bit earlier we spoke to Brian Post at the Mount Washington Observatory to find out how things are shaping up for the next few days and how things are atop the rock pile tonight. |
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CG:= Tonight NORTH A chance of snow flurries early.then mostly clear Low 10 below to zero Light and variable wind Tonight SOUTH A chance of snow flurries early.then mostly clear Low zero to 10 above Light and variable wind Tomorrow NORTH Sunny High in the lower 30s Light and variable wind Tomorrow SOUTH Sunny High in the mid and upper 30s Light and variable wind |
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As we mentioned a bit earlier, Alan Greenspan says economic growth is close to zero. PSNH Senior Economist Dennis Delay says Greenspan's remarks were surpirising. And adds the Chaiman .is clearly worried that monetary policy may not be enough to get the economy back on track. The Chairman is also concerned about the lack of liquidity in the economy, brought about in part by the dismal financial condition of the California electric utilities and the banks that lend to them." Analysts are looking for the central bank to cut interest rates when it meets next week, in the face of slowing economic growth.. Earlier today we spoke with UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics Associate Professor Ross Gittell. We asked him about the new adminstration and its relationship with Greenspan. |
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It seems some people may not feel as positive about the outlook of the economy here in New Hampshire. In a Nashua Telegraph Dot com poll, readers were asked how they're feeling in light of media stories focusing on the economic uncertainty of consumers and investors. Here are the results. Of the 926 people who responded - just over one-third say they're terrified. 21 percent think we're heading for a recesssion.16 percent feel the economy is in great shape.while 17 percent say the economy is pretty good and 12 percent say it could be worse. The poll has been up for close to a week and many respondents answered before Greenspan made his comments today. |
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News about a possible economic slowdown sent investors to old economy stocks today. Those with money in the high tech sector did some selling. The Dow Jones rose 82 and 1/2 points. The Nasdaq was down 105 points. The S&P was down 7. |
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Here's a look at some of the stocks of interest to New Hampshire employees and investors. Lockheed was up 2. PC Connection was down 1 1/4. While Raytheon was up 3 and 1/4. Sanmina Corp was down over 3. Teradyne was down 1 and 1/2. |
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If Vitts Networks has been your internet provider - and you're concerned about what you'll do when the company terminates service - there's a resource you can turn to ---- The New Hampshire Department of Economic Development and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Comission have joined together to post a list of high speed internet connection providers. Just log on to www.nheconomy.com and you'll be directed to a web page which lists names, addresses, and telephone numbers of other New hampshire based carriers. |
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A special state committee is finding out if there's an interest in train service linking Portsmouth to Boston. About a dozen supporters of the idea spoke at a meeting in Portsmouth last night. The proposal would restore passenger service from Portsmouth to Newburyport, Massachusetts, where trains would join existing service to Boston. A study says the line could attract about a thousand riders a day and cost up to 104 million dollars to establish. The train would run a different route than the Portland-to-Boston trains expected to begin service this year. |
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Snowmobiling is fast becoming one of the most popular winter activities, ranking second only to skiing.Bringing visitors from around the state and New England to the Northern White Mountains. It's a snow business that is bringing cold hard cash to local and state coffers. |
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CG:BUMP\For More Information\ For Trail Conditions and Events 740-5050\ The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association 224-8906\ The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department 271-3211 |
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Our next story is also about a winter sport. Well, actually it's a winter version of a summer sport. Producer Chip Neal takes us to Moultonborough for the Latchkey Cup Race. A stock car race - on ice! OUT: |
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Stock car racers who can't stand to go through the winter without racing have started a new sport. Ice racing - racing their stock cars on an oval track on a frozen pond. The cars are equiped with special chains on the tires. |
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If your interested in the races, you can check them out for yourself this weekend at 10AM on Berry Pond in Moultonborough. Here's a look at a few other snow events this weekend. |
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CG:BUMP\Moonlight Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe Tour and Sleigh Ride\01/27\ BRETTON WOODS\603/278-3322\ Woman on Snow Second annual ride\ 1/ 27 \ 744-5497\ RIDE-IN at Gorham N.H.\ Town & Country Motor Inn\ Headquarters\ 2/2 -2/4 |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for the World of National Geographic We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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John L. Foster has been running Twin Mountain's only General store for 22 years and he's seen many a snowmobile in his time. SOT Tape #1 04:43 - At one point we had 65 here in the yard that we tried to count up, how many come through?? I'm too busy trying to take care of them. Broll SOT Tape #1 05:00 - Although we have the ski areas the smaller motels rely more on the snowmobilers than the skiers. So when we have a good year in the town it brings the town up, it's an all around impact. According to a 1995-1996 economic impact study done by the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association, Snowmobilers paid over $1.1 million dollars to the state in registration fees. Their sleds alone burn more than ???,000 dollars in gas tax. And they've shellved out more than $1million dollars in room and meals tax. B-roll Colebrook - Tape #1 In the town of Colebrook you'll find snowmobilers welcome downtown. What used to be a side walk along main street is now a snowmobile trail, allowing riders to reach two of the town's gas stations. The trail also allows riders to hit the local sporting goods store or the restaurant just across the street. SOT Tape #1 14:08 - Snomobiling is a very important part of the business of the north country. When we don't have snow in the wintertime everyone feels the effect of it. Lots of business and not only those directly associated with it but take the motels and restaurants, it makes a big impact. SOT Tape #2 02:03:50 - We came up to this Pittsburg gas station here because they also accomodate the snowmobile riders, they also have parts here so we came to pick up some parts. Cause we has a breakdown on the trails - it's more convenient for us. SOT Tape #2 02:02:02 - Every weekend we come up as soon as the season opens we come up the 15th of December. WE come up and we ride. SOT Tape #2 2:03:17 - Well it's a great time to get together with your friends and family. As you can see we brought children with us and we're just out for a good family day of riding. SOT Tape #2 202:02:53 - WE've been up here since Thursday. We haven't run into any bad trail conditions all week, it's been great. New Hampshire has more than 6,000 miles of snowmobile trails. You may not realize it but that's more trails than roads. The state spends nearly 1.5 million dollars on maintainence and grooming. And all the work is done by the Bureau of Trails in conjuction with the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association. The association has 116 clubs. Members of those clubs have volunteered more than 84,000 hours grooming and developing the trails. While trail conditions are a concern for riders, safety is a high priority for the state. We spoke with Captain Tim Acerno, of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division, about safety both on and off the trail. SOT Tape #2 TIM 2:04:17 - The State of NEw Hampshire has set up sobriety checkpoints after identifying a couple of years back that alcohol was becoming a big part of fatal craches, nation wide you're looking at between 60-70 percent as alcohol as one of the factors. Our record 96-96 years snowmobile season 10 fatal crashes, 9 of them from alcohol, and our record was set. The Organiztion of the Snowmobile safety alliance came up with several initiatives and the sobriety check points was one of them. Ah last year we had one fatal crash but alcohol was not a factor. And this year we've been doing the sobriety check points just about every weekend. SOT Tape #2 2:15:15 - How we doing this evening? Good. This is a sobriey check point I would just like to see you lic and reg and for you to remove you helmet for me. Sure. Where are you guys riding from today? Colebrook. 2:15:40 Well being a check point I should ask you if you have had anything o drink today. Nope. SOT Tape #2 2:12:14 For the number of people we see there are not a lot of alcohol related arrests. Part of that is that we are advertising that we will be here prior to when we are here. SOT Tape #2 2:12:58 Fish and game department has mad a concentrated effort in the past 5 years to address the problems of alcohol and I feel comfortable is saying that we have made positive progress you don't see the prblems out on the trail that you used too. SOTTape #2 2:20:46 I think it's a great thing to do, it keeps everyone under control. Let people understand safety comes first. THere is a time and place for everything. SOT Tape #2 TIM 2:04:17 - So it's the deterant factor that we're after, as long as we get them off the trail and they don't know where we're gonna be and to keep them from drinking their alsohol wheile they're on the rail we're ahead of the game. SOT Tape #2 TIM 2:13:15 - Take it easy with yourself. If it's gonna be cold and it's a harsh environment dress properly, wear your helmet. Riders if someone else is on that trail and if you can see the conditions are very limited or hazardous, slow down a little bit. Expect the unexpected. Carry a small first aid kit in the back of your snowmobile. Your cell phone may be ready when you go out, but your batteries are not going to last in this weather environment. Carry a map and compass with in your survival kit. So, you're ready to head out on the trails. Here are some basic safety tips from Captain Tim Acerno of the state department of fish and game. SOT Tape #1 TIM 1:13:38 - The pre-ride inspection is going to save you the time that you would have to spend later out on the trail. A good pre-ride inspection will last between 20 and 30 seconds. You want wo start at the front of the machine, then move to the back. Broll inspection Tape #1 50:23 SOT Tape #1 TIM 1:13:38 - Check the fluid level, Check the fuel level, Check the track, Check the lights to the machine, it's a safety feature. CHeck your headlights high and low and tail lights and brake lights. Broll - tim riding SOT Tape #1 TIM 1:11:43 - The helmet is the single most important safety feature that you have on.this one is a full face helmet it will provide the most protection and also keep you warm. What you want to look for on a helmet is the certification sticker on the back, on the safety standard.Either D.O.T. or SNELL are the certification labratories that you should look for. The cost of the helmet - look what it's protecting. The cost of your head. Broll - tim riding SOT Tape#1 TIM 1:16:23 - Another important safety feature is the clothing itself. You want to have a ggood jacket that protects,good wind protection as well as water resistance. Some gloves, leather gives good protection, should be insulating gloves. We recommend inner gloves inside the mitten for added dexterity with protection. Next is the boots, felt lined, rubber bottom, leather uppers keep you warm, wool socks, wet or dry it will keep you warm. polypropylene will keep you warm. Layerd clothing, if it gets hot take them off, and even if it gets colder the clothes can go back on. Broll - tim riding SOT Tape #2 TIM 2:15:29 - The important thing to remember when you're out riding in New Hampshie is to ride responsibly. Make sure you have a good time. This is an enjoyable environment to ride in and make sure you are prepared and ride safely. Ah it is a lot of fun. For more info. |
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60 Million dollars in pending school district borrowing may not be approved according to George Zoukee of the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank. The hold up comes as a result of last week's court ruling repealing the statewide property tax. Merrimack County sold eight million dollars in notes, but the ruling has put the sale in question. Treasurer Stuart Trachy says the county has a little more than a month's cash on hand. |
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A group of New Hampshire lawmakers, business and government leaders wants to revamp a law that restricts some Medicaid services to disabled employees if they work full time.The Governor's Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Diabilities wants to close a loophole which keeps the disabled working part-time and poor. Clyde Terry of the New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council estimates that as many as eleven-thousand people who receive assistance may be able to go to work full time if the loophole were closed. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Journalists from around the state will join me to talk about the week's top stories. The virtual strike and education funding. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook. It was fifteen years ago that NH Science Teacher Christa McAuliffe perished in the shuttle disaster. Her mother and former student talk about Christa's legacy Join us Monday at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Journalists from around the state will join me to talk about the week's top stories. The virtual strike and education funding. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. It was fifteen years ago that NH Science Teacher Christa McAuliffe perished in the shuttle disaster. Her mother and former student talk about Christa's legacy Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |