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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. We take a look at Federal regulations that could put New Hampshire's fishermen out of business. Plus fishery experts tell us why this is happening. And later, its Hidden Hazards week. We'll learn how to get the Lead out. First, Chip Neal is on the Seacoast. Where hundreds of jobs could be gone forever if new regulations stay in place. |
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What about the regulations? And why have things come to this point? We asked Paul Howard, Executive Director of the New England Fisheries Mgt. Council, Rollie Barnarby, a UNH Fisheries Extension Specialist to speak to the issue. The Conservation Law Foundation declined to participate. Is fishing the most regulated industry around? |
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This Spring in Manchester, a property manager was sentenced to 15 months in prison in connection with the death of a two year old girl. It was the result of lead paint poisoning. The child's mother was unaware of the hazards that they lived with in their rental unit. While death from lead paint is rare in this country, poisonings are not. Last year in New Hampshire 628 children had high lead levels in there blood. All this week we're looking at Hidden Hazards in our environment. Tonight, we'll show you what to do if you're living with lead. |
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ws ext of house dissolve to parents and children playing a board game. Maryse clip 3-2245 "I was devastated. For nine months I worked so hard to be healthy and watched what I ate so I would have a healthy baby and then to find out that something was poisoning my child." narration 1 - That child is three year old Alexis. She is Maryse and James Pelchat's third. The toxin that was found in her blood two years ago is commonly found in homes throughout New Hampshire. Maryse clip 3-2130 "I wasn't aware of the lead dangers. I just knew that it was used in older homes." Narration 2 - Like in a lot of homes built before 1978, the Pelchat's had lead paint on many of the windows, doors and walls. After moving in here eight years ago, they started to renovate, unaware of the dangers surrounding them and their children. Maryse clip 3-2155 "We first became aware when she was one year old. She was having a check-up and the doctor suggested we do a finger prick and have a routine lead level check." Narration 3 - Alexis tested at fourteen units - slightly higher than the safe levels of ten and less. Maryse 3-2410 "The state contacted us after we had another blood test on her second birthday and the levels were at 30." Sound of Suzanne and LuAnn Narration 4 - LuAnn Speikers is an environmental lead specialist with the Department of Health of Human Services. Suzanne Allison is a state health nurse. They visit the homes of children whose lead blood levels test are higher than 20 units. They identify the sources of the lead and advice parents on how to reduce the hazards. LuAnn 4- 408 "There are a lot more children living in homes with lead who aren't poisoned than children who are. The important message is that renovations are high-risk and living in homes with deteriorating lead paint creates high risk for children." Stand-up "According to the Department of Health and Human Services, about 25 percent of all the lead poisoning cases in New Hampshire are the result of home renovations." LuAnn 4-308 "Just like the case here. When we did our inspection, they were doing renovations." Sound of LuAnn and James talking about windows. She has a lead detection gun and shows him the high levels. Maryse 3-2603 "I was in shock and wanted to sell the house and move to a place where there were no lead dangers. I felt like putting the kids in a bubble - I didn't want it to happen again." Narration 5 - But they didn't leave. Instead, they put the renovations of their 150 year old home on hold. And, they learned how to get the lead out. Sound of Kevin and Maryse Narration 6 - Kevin Sheehan is a renovator and educator. He offers workshops through Health and Human Services on safe ways to work around lead paint. Kevin 2-2520 "The most common mistake is not knowing that what you're doing is causing a problem. Not knowing that scraping of paint can cause lead dust and if you don't contain it, it will stay in your child's environment." Sound of Kevin giving tips to Maryse at several locations around the house. Suzanne 3-1818 "The levels we see most often are preventable. Removing the source is pretty much the treatment." Narration 7- Lead paint was banned in 1978 - prior to that it was commonly used in homes especially those built before 1950. That means in New Hampshire, there's still a lot of lead around. But not all of it needs to be removed. LuAnn 4-330 "If you have a wall with lead paint, it's not a friction area and kids don't chew on it. So, it's probably low risk. It's when you have areas like this where there's chipping that there are risks. Also, places like windows where there is friction, lead dust accumulates." 2-1130 Kevin and Maryse talking about painting over old paint. Kevin 2-2600ish - "What you can do if you are going to renovate is have the house inspected by a lead specialist. Then they can make the necessary recommendations and hand the finishing work off to the renovator." Narration/graphic - And if you're planning renovations, the epa advising the following: Keep children and pregnant women out of the work area. Seal the room off with plastic. Wet the work area with water before sanding or scraping. And, cover the entire floor and furniture in the room. Kevin 2-2700ish "The best advice is to contain the area and clean well after doing the work." Narration 8 - Those most affected by lead paint are children under six years of age. That's because they spend a lot of time on the floor where they can breathe in or ingest lead dust and chips. Suzanne 3-1530 "Lead affects all the systems of the body but primarily the nervous system of children." Sound of Suzanne talking to parents. Suzanne 3-1608 "There usually are no symptoms especially at the level we are talking about. We encourage children to be screened at ages one and two especially if they live in an older home." Maryse 3-2745/2829 "My advice is to be aware of children's surroundings. Talking has helped me and spreading the word that lead is out there and dangerous. We must watch out for it so that our kids don't continue to be poisoned so easily." Dissolve to shot of the family playing. |
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By the way, Alexis is doing well, her blood lead levels are near normal. If you are interested in more informantion about lead in your home, you can call The Department Health and Human Services at 1-800-897-5323. |
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All this week we are focusing on the environment. Tuesday we focus on radon. On Wednesday we tackle the gasoline additive MTBE and on Thursday we look at mercury in the water. |
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Finally, let's take a quick look at Thursday's news. |
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Things are looking up for two hundred-and-fifty laid off Tycom workers. The labor department is sending half-a-million-dollars in job training and search assistance. The help is for people who - because of their specialized electronics skills - may not have many job options. |
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The police chief in Campton is publicizing a drug case at the local elementary school to make a point. Four 14-year-old boys have been suspended. One for selling marijuana, the others for alleging buying it. The chief says he hopes word gets out and motivates parents to talk with their children. |
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The University of New Hampshire has announced it is banning smoking in buildings, vehicles, and public areas like bus stops. The ban also affects tobacco ads and the sale of cigarettes. |
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More than half a million people are expected to visit New Hampshire over the memorial day weekend. According to state officials, they could spend about 71-million dollars. Most will be from New England and New York, the areas targeted by an aggressive new advertising campaign. |
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It's going to be a great getaway day Friday. Here's the Weather Outlook: Friday Weather Outlook North: Partly Sunny/AM Showers Highs: 65-68 degrees South: Partly Sunny Highs: 65-68 degrees |
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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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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:6/4/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 6:33 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 on lead paint poisoning. While death from lead paint is rare in this country, poisonings are not. Last year in New Hampshire 628 children had high lead levels in there blood. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Maryse Pelchat\Homeowner LuAnn Speikers\Health and Human Services \Kevin Sheehan\Renovator Suzanne Allison\Public Health Nurse |
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