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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. Lending a helping hand to those in need in New Hampshire's North Country. NH Inventor Dean Kamen unveils his latest creation - IT is called Segway. And Project Freedom Endures - Ossipee students stage a unique fundraising effort for the USO |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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The communities of Berlin and Gorham have been hard hit by the closing of the pulp and paper mills that have been the backbone of the local community, Last Friday, a group of corporate charitable funders went on a tour of the area. The funders heard details of a region in crisis, but they also learned about a new unity among local residents, and a determination to make changes for the future. Producer Richard Ager has the story. |
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Track: The get acquainted session began with a bus tour of Berlin. Bite: Berlin tape 1 02:30 The first kindergarten was started here by the Brown Company - the first free kindergarten. The first school systems were started up here by the Brown family. Track: It was a reminder of how reliant the city has always been on the mills. Soundup: Berlin tape 1 05:18 This is what is left of our bark piles. Normally, there would be huge bark piles here that would dwarf the mill. Bite: Berlin tape 1 5:43 Bark is chipped into the boilers and that is what is producing the steam. And I can tell you as a long-time Berlin native that it was a wonderful thing to see the smoke coming out of the smokestacks. I think all of us cried a little bit - there was a tear in our eye - when we went to work and saw the smoke coming out. It was a part of our lives up here - that to be without it was really hard. Track: Without the mills operating, the area's economic picture has greatly worsened, with unemployment currently at 15%. Standup: Berlin-Gorham Tape 16:30 It is a dismal economic picture with serious social consequences. Among the indicators: Of the 30 new families registering their children in Berlin schools this past September, 21 were on welfare. And Berlin police report a 17% increase in domestic violence complaints since the mill closings. Track: To further complicate matters, social service agencies like the Gorham learning center are losing resources when they most need them. Bite: Berlin tape 1 23:04 For the learning center, we have a decreased population in our after school program, which results in more children aged 9-12 going home to either empty homes or to extended family. WHY IS THAT HAPPENING? Because the parents are unable to afford to send their children to programs such as the Learning Center. Track: the enrollment dropped by 60%, leaving the Learning Center unable to pay for enough staff, much less provide money for training them. Bite: Berlin tape 1 25:20 I've talked to lots of parents who say you know, I'm making less money now. I can't afford to send my child there. I can't afford to pay my bill this week. That kind of thing. So I see it affecting lots of different agencies. Youth programs are tremendously affected by the cutbacks - people's children can't afford to play some sports programs. That sort of thing - so I do see a drastic ripple effect for the north country. Track: Cloutier and others saw the meeting with corporate charitable funders as a way to reach out for help. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 2 02:10 The hope is for those agencies that have come up to see what our needs are and to understand what our conditions are - is that there are ways and there is assistance that they can offer us. But I think my bigger hope is that those groups and agencies that are in the area right now have a much clearer understanding and are more comfortable in dealing with each other and understanding that they can call each other and work with each other than we've had in the past. Track: That hope - of greater unity in the Berlin-Gorham area is key to achieving a long-term plan for economic diversification. A group of local businessmen have established the Adroscoggin Valley Economy Revitalization project. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 2 6:30 We're not going to spend the time sitting around a table trying to figure out how to do it. We're going to have somebody do that for us through the firm that we're going to be hiring to develop a plan. Once that plan is developed, we're going to implement it. It will get done. Track: Griffin has no doubt they can develop a workable diversification plan to lessen the dependency on the mills. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 2 9;00 I have a different kind of fear. I have a fear that if a potential buyer does come into the mill and there are some negotiations going on, that we fall back into that complacency that - oh, it's okay. They're back. We can't do that. We have to diversify our economy in the north country if we will become successful up here. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 3 8;59 It's been good for us to come here to hear what the issues are. I don't think - I think we somewhat had an idea - but to be able to hear now that the whole community is behind it. Because if you start putting dollars into something that the whole community is not behind, then you've lost - it's a waste of money - and a waste of time. Track: The state has already signed up more than 100 children for free health insurance in the past two months, but the emphasis is on supporting local efforts for recovery. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 34 10:24 The state's role is to help them get there. We got to help them along the way so that they don't lose their health, they don't lose their health institutions because they will not have an economic revival without those health institutions, hospitals, mental health centers, and the like. Track: And the people of New Hampshire are responding. When it was reported that the Berlin area United Way is expecting a shortfall of a third of its budget, An editorial in the Concord Monitor urged its readers to send something to the north country this year. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 4 12:30 A note came yesterday from a group that weren't going to give Christmas presents to the adults within their family this year, and they sent a $200 donation. Track: So far, about $3000 has come in from south of the notches. Bite: Berlin-Gorham Tape 4 12;11 It was heart-warming to know other people cared so much. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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And here are some of the other stories making headlines in New Hampshire Monday. |
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President Bush's homeland security chief is asking Americans to once again be on a high state of alert. Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge cites threats of more terrorists attacks, probably around "religious observations" this month. At a news conference Monday He said this is "not the time to back off" because "We are a nation at war." |
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Several hundred more National Guard soldiers could be called up to patrol the U-S Canadian border. Attorney General John Ashcroft says he wants the Guard members to help with inspections at border crossings. And he wants military helicopters patrolling the border. Governor Shaheen and a New Hampshire Guard spokesperson say they have not yet recieved a request to provide the troops. State Guard members are patrolling the state's three commercial airports, and performing refueling missions in response to the September 11th attacks. |
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Imagine shopping for a nursing home or long term care community - like you'd shop for a new or used car. The administrator for the centers for medicare and medicaid services thinks we all need to do just that. At a nursing home and long term care town meeting in Portsmouth Monday. ThomasScully said people need to become better consumers. He spoke of a new inititative that will make public reports of the quality of nursing home care. |
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If you'd like information gathered on nursing homes - you can log onto www-dot-medicare-dot-com. |
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The Commerce Department reports personal spending rose by an all-time high of two-point-nine percent in October. That upbeat news failed to stir the markets on Monday though, with tech weakness and financial fears taking a toll. |
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The Dow fell 87 points. The Nasdaq pulled back over 25 points, and the S-and-P 500 lost nine and a-half points. Dow Jones Industrials\9763.96\-87.60\NYSE\575.29\-3.98\AMSE\818.10\+2.10\Nasdaq\1904.90\-25.68\S&P 500\1129.90\-9.55\Wall Street\ |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. General Electric dropped a dollar- fifty- eight. Lockheed Martin rose fifty- four cents. Shares of Sanmina were off by ninety- one cents. State Street Corporation was down a dollar- forty- four. And Tyco International ended the day down eighty- five cents. |
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Mail carriers in Concord apparently will be among the first to try out Dean Kamen's latest, much-hyped invention. The Manchester inventor today unveiled Segway, a one-person, gyroscope-packed, electric-powered scooter that proponents say will transform transportation. Kamen said the battery-powered devices burn minute amounts of electricity. The U.S. Postal Service plans to test 20 Segways on mail routes in Concord and Fort Myers, Florida, starting next month. |
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The mild weather continues, with higher than average temperatures around the state. Earlier we checked in with Katie Koster at the Mt. Washington Observatory to find out what we can expect. |
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Mount Washington Observatory\Monday On The Summit\Mostly cloudy, freezing fog\High: 26 degrees\Peak gust: W 61 mph\Visibility: 80 miles down to 100 feet Overnight\North\Cloudy \Chance of rain showers\Becoming partly cloudy\Lows: 25 to 30 Overnight\South\Mostly clear\Lows: around 30\Winds: W 5 to 10 mph\ Tuesday\Statewide\Mostly sunny in the morning\then becoming cloudy\Highs: 45 to 55\Winds: NW 5 to 10 becoming SE |
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While state and federal officials have been hard at work on plans for protection against terrorism, communities across this country have been sponsoring efforts to help the families of those who perished in the tragedies on September 11th. Tonight, Theresa Kennett takes us to an event that was held to benefit the families of those who continue the fight, |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - We meet some very special educators who have won state and national recognition in A Tale of Two Teachers |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. 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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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:12/03/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:30 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 benefit that was held to help out families that have suffered the loss of loved ones in the September 11th tragedies. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Barbara Wilson\Cornerstone Christian Academy George Noyes Jr.\Freedom Endures Composer |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:12/03/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:10 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 a story about a group of corporate charitable funders that went on a tour of the communities of Berlin and Gorham, that have recently been hard hit by the closing of the pulp and paper mills. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kathleen Lewis\PSNH Community Relations Tom Deans\NH Charitable Foundtaion |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:12/03/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: :33 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 report on a news conference given by Tom Ridge, Homeland Security Director, where he warned citizens to be on high alert against terrorism. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tom Ridge\Homeland Security Director |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:12/03/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: :37 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 report on how public records of nursing home and long term care programs can make people better consumers. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Thomas Scully\Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:12/03/01 /2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: :20 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 report on Dean Kamen's latest, much-hyped invention - Segway, an electric scooter. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dean Kamen's/inventor of Segway |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Project Freedom Endures - Ossipee students stage a unique fundraising effort for America's armed forces. Tonight at midnight only on NH Outlook. |
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.are Kathleen Lewis, PSNH Community Relations Manager for the Seacoast and Northern New Hampshire, and Tom Deans, Senior vice-president of the NH Charitable Foundation. Both are well-versed in north country issues and were there for the visit on Friday. |
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The state's largest city is about halfway-there when it comes to integrating it's ethnic communities into the predominantly caucasian population. Census data was used to create an index reflecting the degree of segregation or integration of neighborhoods throughout the city. Manchester's Hispanic population had an index number of 59. The city's black index was 61, and the index for people of Asian and Pacific Island heritage was 62. An index number of 100 would indicate that a population was completely segregated. Zero would indicate a city of perfectly balanced neighborhoods. Manchester's populations of all three minorities are very small. |
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If parents say they dissapprove of smoking, their teenage children are much less likely to smoke. That according to a new study by a Dartmouth Medical School professor. Doctor James Sargent found that parental disapproval works to dissuade young people from smoking even if the parents are smokers. Sargent says society overrates the rebelliousness of teen-agers and underestimate parental influence. |
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OnCam:Ally Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. We meet some very special educators who have won state and national recognition in A Tale of Two Teachers Tonight at 12:30 on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Consumer advocates say they're worried that New Hampshire's largest insurer will put profits ahead of policy holders now that its become a publicly traded company. Anthem, which owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire, went public in late October. and g as been a hit with investors. Members of New Hampshire Citizens Alliance worry the company will try to fatten investors wallets by raising premiums or reducing costs. But an Athem spokesman says the change will not cause premiums to rise. |