|
|
|
|
 Preshow Return to index of stories... |
Next on New Hampshire Outlook. The former surgeon general tells NH lawmakers to spend more money on smoking prevention. plus. should emergency medical personnel draw blood samples for use in criminal prosecution? AND. on the day that Hollywood announces its Oscar nominations, we spend some time with a NH filmmaker who made a feature film on a shoestring budget.- |
| Headlines Return to index of stories... |
Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
| Intro Tobacco Return to index of stories... |
Former U-S Surgeon General C- Everett Koop is urging New Hampshire lawmakers to spend more money from the 1998 federal tobacco settlement on tobacco prevention programs. Koop testified Tuesday in front of the House Finance committee. He's supporting a bill that would increase funding for tobacco healthcare and prevention programs. The money would come from the state's share in the US Tobacco Settlement. The state expects to receive 47 million dollars this year. Legislators plan to spend three million on smoking prevention and control. The rest goes to the general fund to balance the budget. and fund education. |
| Tobacco settlement Return to index of stories... |
10:41:27 The orinal intent of the tobacco settlement was to allocate funds to the prevention of smoking by young people and the treatment of adiction in adults numbering at the present time forty- nine million in this country and guarenteeing them access to healthcare. 10:41:43 OUT ***BUTT*** 41:55 New Hampshire has a 25 percent smoking rate which is considerably higher than the states which have already initiated the kind of finnancial preparadness that HB 1376 does aim to provide. 42:04 OUT **BUTT** 14:57There's a very good cost savings issue expressed in this piece of legislation and its high time that we recognize the value of prevention that is has positve financial consequences for the state. 15:12 OUT |
| Tag Tobacco Return to index of stories... |
Some have voiced concerns about the effectiveness of tobacco prevention and treatment programs. If the bill passes it will increase funding for those programs by seven million dollars. |
| Intro EMT/Blood Return to index of stories... |
Whenever there is an accident involving drunk driving, Emergency Medical Responders are among the first on the scene. But under current New Hampshire law, EMTs are not allowed to draw a blood sample for use as evidence. Some state legislators have now introduced a bill to change the law to allow EMTs to help in gathering evidence for law enforcement. But as producer Richard Ager tells us, many EMTs don't want to provide that kind of assistance. |
| EMT/Blood Return to index of stories... |
Track: When paramedics and EMTs respond to any emergency scene, their first priority is to stabilize any patients and prepare them for transport to hospital. That singular focus ensures maximum patient care, but some lawmakers think it has also led to some DWI offenders being taken out of state before evidence can be collected. Bite: 12:14:10 A lot of times there's an accident scene and the closest hospital happens to be out of state, whether it happens to be Vermont or Massachusetts. Unfortunately, in my area, when they are taken to a Massachusetts hospital, we no longer have any right to take a blood sample and have it tested for alcohol or drug content. What this bill would allow is: if a paramedic wants to and is willing to, he can draw blood on the scene, hand it over to the state police, and that's before the person gets out of state. And that's the whole purpose - to make sure we maintain the chain of evidence and gather the evidence in certain crimes. Track: And the issue isn't only with out of state hospitals. Standup: today tape 2 12:42:47 With the passage of the NH Patients Bill of Rights, some in-state hospitals have also refused to draw blood for evidence in suspected DWI cases. In one well-publicized case last year at Concord Hospital, a lab technician refused a trooper's order to draw blood - and was threatened with arrest. Track: At a legislative hearing today, the deputy commissioner of safety endorsed the bill, saying EMTs should have the choice of helping police. Bite: today tape 1 11:15:10 The way this is written, it says may request - and that means it's up to the EMT, up to the paramedic. If the paramedic says no, the answer is no. Bite: today tape 1 11:24:32 You have to step back a minute and say - who does this apply to? This is the drunk driver that has just killed someone - that has just seriously injured someone. And this drunk driver is going to get the benefit of going to another hospital in another state. Track: But many EMTs, especially those in the full-time fire departments, say it's not that simple. Bite: Portsmouth tape 3 09;30 Sometimes, we get in the back of the ambulance and we start talking to them and - that's our zone. What they tell us, we can't tell anyone else. Same as doctor patient privilege. Same thing with us. Bite: Portsmouth tape 2 It can be very confusing if all of a sudden we are looked at as law enforcement people, law enforcement type activities. It also puts us in the position of - what is confidential? If we're getting information for somebody and we gain their confidence as a patient/confidentiality. And then we are now an arm of law enforcement drawing blood from them for some reason - I think that confuses what our mission is to the public - and to the people we are taking care of. I don't think that's a good idea. Track: Some EMTs are open to helping police, but have other concerns. Bite: Lancaster tape 1 01:17:00 I think that one of the things that affect us is that we are in a rural area and we have limited resources. An example would be if I have my first due ambulance at the scene of an accident, and if my highest level provider is tied up taking a blood sample of a DUI offender and then I have a cardiac arrest on the other side of town that person is not going to get the highest level of care available b/c we are tied up doing a blood draw, in other parts of the state it wouldn't be a problem, where as in a rural setting it's a really large problem. Track: The criminal justice and public safety committee is expected to vote on the bill next week. For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
| Intro poll discussion Return to index of stories... |
New poll numbers are out on the U.S. Senate race and Governor's race in New Hampshire. The poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center shows John Sununu still leading incumbent Bob Smith in the G-O-P Senate race. Sununu holds a slim lead over Jeanne Shaheen in the general election. Andy Smith director of the UNH Survey Center talks about the numbers. |
| Tag Discussion Return to index of stories... |
If you'd like to see more details on the poll, visit the unh survey center website at www-dot-unh.edu-slash-survey-hypen center. |
| Vesta Roy Return to index of stories... |
A former state senator and the first woman to serve as governor in New Hampshire has died. Vesta Roy was 76. She was not elected governor - but as Senate President - served for seven days when Governor Hugh Gallen died in 1982. Vesta Roy died on Saturday at her home in Kenmore, New York. |
| Business Outlook Return to index of stories... |
Former Enron CEO Kenneth Lay appeared before congress today. |
| Intro KennethLay Return to index of stories... |
As expected Lay refused to testify. Lawmakers subpoenaed him after he failed to show up for a hearing on Enron's collapse last week. Lay spoke briefly to lawmakers before telling them he would not answer questions. |
| Tag Lay Return to index of stories... |
Before leaving Tuesday's hearing, Mr. Lay sat quietly while senators publicly berated him. One Senator likened him to a carnival barker. But said, even a carney tells you up front he's running a shell game. . |
| Wall Street Stocks Return to index of stories... |
The Dow Jones ended down 21 points - recovering from a steep 72-point decline earlier in the day. The Nasdaq fell 12 points. And the S and P 500 declined four points. Dow Jones\9863.74\-21.04\NYSE\571.48\-1.20\AMEX\838.63\-2.10\Nasdaq\1834.21\-12.45\S&P 500\1107.50\-4.44\ |
| NH Stocks Return to index of stories... |
Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Fleet Boston Financial dropped fifty- nine cents. Lockheed Martin was down a dollar- five. Oxford Health Plans rose a dollar- fifty- four. Shares of Timberland were off by a dollar- seventeen. And Tyco International ended the day down a dollar- thirty. |
| Enterasys Suit Return to index of stories... |
New Hampshire-based Enterasys is facing a lawsuit by employees and investors. The suit claims the company misrepresented its financial standing and artifically inflated the price of its stock. Eneterays was created by the breakup of Cabletron. The suit alleges deceptive accounting practices, violations of generally accepted accounting standards and violations of government rules. A company spokesperson says Enterasys has no comment on the lawsuit. Last week the company revealed it was under investigation by the Security and Exchange Commission. |
| Prescription drugs Return to index of stories... |
A health clinic that serves families in northern New Hampshire is helping its patients save money on prescription drugs. The program offered by Coos County Family Health Services is expected to save some participants up to 40 percent off the retail price for medications. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services donated 115-thousand dollars to start the program. |
| Intro Mt. Washington Return to index of stories... |
If you thought it was cold where you were this morning - imagine going outdoors in Frenchville Maine. That's where the lowest windchill was recorded at 33 degrees below zero. To find out if our temperatures will be moderating over the next few days we checked in with Katie Koster at the Mount Washington Observatory. |
| Mt. Washington Return to index of stories... |
Mt. Washington Observatory\Tuesday on the Summit\Thick clouds and fog\Visibility: 80 miles to 150 feet\High: 10\Peak Gust: SW 95 mph Overnight\North\Mostly cloudy \Chance of snow showers\Lows: 10 to 15\Winds: W around 10 mph Overnight\Central and South\Mostly cloudy\Chance of snow showers\Lows: 10 to 15 \Winds: W around 10 mph Wednesday\North\Chance of snow showers \Otherwise partly sunny\Highs: Steady or slowly falling to 10 \Winds: NW 10 to 20 mph Wednesday\Central and South\Partly sunny \Then clearing\Highs: 18 to 23\Winds: NW 15 to 25 mph |
| Intro Fringe Return to index of stories... |
Most of us probably don't give much thought to how hard it is to make a feature length movie these days; but, Jeff Palmer of Dover, knows exactly how hard it is, he made a feature length movie, a psychological drama. And, he made it all right here on the New Hampshire seacoast, with almost no budget. Chip Neal has the story. |
| Fringe Return to index of stories... |
Most of us probably don't give much thought to how hard it is to make a movie these days but, Jeff Palmer of Dover, knows exactly how hard it is, he made a feature length movie on the seacoast with almost no budget. It was a labor of love for this Keene State film graduate. In fact he maxed out his credit cards and spent 2 or 3 years writing, directing, producing and casting this psychological drama. Back in December he finally finished the movie and debuted "On the Fringe" at the Strand theater in Dover. Now, for Jeff Palmer, it's time to find a distributor for his film and it's time to find a day job to pay off his debts while he begins to look for his next project. We spoke with Jeff in his home editing room and at the Strand Theater in Dover. He reveals the behind the scenes view of what it takes to produce a movie with a total budget of $20,000. It was hard work, frustrating, and challenging and satisfying. He hopes it will lead to a life of work in a medium he loves and respects. |
| Tag Fringe Return to index of stories... |
Now that the movie is finished Jeff Palmer has to find a distributor. That's something he can't do alone. And then he wants to finish up two documentarys he has shot. But, above all, he wants to direct another movie, hopefully using someone elses script and a larger budget. |
| Tomorrow Return to index of stories... |
On the next New Hampshire Outlook - the man behind the rebirth of the Mountain View Grand Hotel. |
| Goodnight Return to index of stories... |
That's it for this edition of our program. Thanks for joining us. |
| founders Return to index of stories... |
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 |
| weds. daytime Return to index of stories... |
Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook, the man behind the rebirth of the Mountain View Grand Hotel. Tonight at 10 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
| key: government Return to index of stories... |
+NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:2/12/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 3:35 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 bill that would allow EMTs to help in gathering evidence for law enforcement. Many EMTs don't want to provide that kind of assistance. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Robert Clegg\Bill Sponsor Rep. Robert Clegg\R - Hudson John Stephen\NH Assistant Commissioner of Safety David Burns\Portsmouth Firefighter/Paramedic Capt. Steve Achilles\Portsmouth Fire Dept Tom Blanchette\Lancaster EMS Director |
| key: health Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:2/12/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 3:35 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 bill that would allow EMTs to help in gathering evidence for law enforcement. Many EMTs don't want to provide that kind of assistance. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Robert Clegg\Bill Sponsor Rep. Robert Clegg\R - Hudson John Stephen\NH Assistant Commissioner of Safety David Burns\Portsmouth Firefighter/Paramedic Capt. Steve Achilles\Portsmouth Fire Dept Tom Blanchette\Lancaster EMS Director |
| key: arts Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:2/12/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:19 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 profile of a Dover filmmaker. Most of us probably don't give much thought to how hard it is to make a feature length movie these days; but, Jeff Palmer of Dover, knows exactly how hard it is, he made a feature length movie, a psychological drama. And, he made it all right here on the New Hampshire seacoast, with almost no budget. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jeff Palmer\Dover Filmmaker |
| key: politics Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:2/12/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 9:42 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 discussion with Andy Smith, director of the UNH Survey Center. New poll numbers are out on the U.S. Senate race and Governor's race in New Hampshire. The poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center shows John Sununu still leading incumbent Bob Smith in the G-O-P Senate race. Sununu holds a slim lead over Jeanne Shaheen in the general election. Andy Smith talked about the numbers. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Andy Smith, director of the UNH Survey Center |
| Tonight 10:00 Return to index of stories... |
Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
| WEB PROMO Return to index of stories... |
Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook, the man behind the rebirth of the Mountain View Grand Hotel. Tonight at 10 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
| tobac content Return to index of stories... |
46:11 New and better research with adequate statistics has shown that previous estimates of the cost of tobacco related healthcare have been considerably on the low side, because they did not take into account the fact that smoking makes the treatment of other diseases of middle life and beyond ever so much more difficult and expensive t treat. 46:32 OUT |
| Flextronics Layoffs Return to index of stories... |
Layoffs at a Portsmouth Manufacturing facility. Monday, the General Manager of Flextronics International said 70 workers are being let go - due to erosion in customer sales. The Singapore-based company makes electronics components for other high tech companies. The layoffs have reduced Flextronics’ work force to about 250 employees. Last year, more than 360 people lost their jobs. |
| Heating money Return to index of stories... |
New Hampshire's Energy Office says no additional federal money has been sent to help the needy heat their homes. The Director of the Energy Office says the one-point-three million dollars the government announced it was releasing last week was the last installment of the state's regular allocation. Because federal heating money has run out - the state has said "no" to helping more than 12 hundred households. Another one thousand applications are pending, and will be denied. The governor and congressional delegation have been pressing the president to release more money. |
| website Return to index of stories... |
For information on our program, and links to our guests and interviews, visit our web site at nhptv.org. You can also see and hear streaming video of our broadcasts. If you've got a story idea or comment on our program you can call us at 800-639-2721. |