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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. The hunt for bacteria in state lakes, ponds and pools. The turf battle building over all terrain vehicles. And remembering Phil Simmons who taught us how to fall. |
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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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You may have seen signs posted at some New Hampshire beaches and pools this summer warning swimmers about high levels of bacteria in the water. You also may have heard that the bacteria is E. coli. There are many strains of E. coli, much of it is beneficial to the human body. But certain strains such as the one found in beef, can be deadly. Other strains can simply make you ill. With almost 14,000 beach closures and advisories nationwide in 2001 just how hazardous is it to ignore those signs? New Hampshire Outlook's Jacqui Pini has the story. |
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While the water may look clean and refreshing, your favorite swimming facility may not be as clean as you think. High bacteria levels have made many of New Hampshire's public pools and beaches unhealthy places to swim. Throughout the first week in July some people continued to swim in Weirs beach and Opechee Cove although they were posted with signs warning swimmers that tests revealed high levels of bacteria in the water. 1:07:08 IT IS NOT REALLY WORTH IT TO GO THROUGH A DIARRHEAL ILLNESS THAT ACTUALLY CAN BE LIFE THREATENING. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER PLACES TO SWIM WHERE THAT IS NOT GOING TO BE A PROBLEM Dr. Jean Horner is an emergency room doctor at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia 1:13:00 A DIARRHEAL ILLNESS IS PROBABLY WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO SEE. THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF E. COLI While E. Coli is normally found in water, it is the amount and type of it that can really affect swimmers… 1:08:31 THERE IS DIFFERENT TYPES OF E. COLI. THIS HEMORRHAGIC E. COLI OR BLOODY DIARRHEA E. COLI GETS INTO THE INTESTINES, IT BREAKS DOWN THE STRUCTURE OF THE INTESTINES SO THEY START LEAKING A LOT OF WATER AND THEY ACTUALLY START LEAKING BLOOD And the complications from swimming in water containing high levels of bacteria do not stop there … 1:04:06 GIARDIA IS A PARASITE THAT CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA THAT CAN LAST A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME…. 1:05:17 WE SEE DUCK ITCH OR SWIMMERS ITCH WHICH IS AN ANNOYANCE TYPE THING THAT IS CAUSED BY A LARVA IN THE WATER THAT DOESN'T INFECT PEOPLE, BUT IT BURROWS INTO PEOPLES SKIN LOOKING FOR SNAILS AND THEN DIES AND THEN CAUSES THIS ALLERGIC REACTION. And while these parasites and bacterium can make anyone sick, children and elderly, along with people who have compromised immune systems have the highest risk for serious illness or even death. But the Department of Environmental Services is doing their part to inform the public which swimming facilities contain unhealthy water. 1:24: 38 I TEST THE FRESHWATER PUBLIC BEACHES TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE FREE OF BACTERIA, MOSTLY E.COLI IS WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR, AND THEN I LOOK AROUND, I LOOK FOR BIRDS, I LOOK FOR SNAILS AND I MAKE SURE THE BATHROOM FACILITIES ARE ADEQUATE. How are you doing…good, I am Kim Blier the Beach Inspector……How have things been this year…good. Kim Blier is the freshwater beach and bathing inspector in New Hampshire. She travels to all of the 1:25:27 BASICALLY IN A BEACH LIKE THIS A BEACH THIS SIZE WE TAKE 3 SAMPLES. WE ARE GOING TO TAKE ONE FROM THE LEFT, ONE FROM THE CENTER AND ONE FROM THE RIGHT. IT HELPS US TO GET A MORE ACCURATE PREDICTION OF WHETHER THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WHOLE BEACH IN GENERAL OR WHETHER THEIR WAS JUST ONE INCIDENT. And those samples are put on ice and taken back to the lab where they are tested at the limnology center SOT 8:00 WE DO A SERIES OF TESTS, WE LOOK AT NUTRIENTS IN THE WATER, WE TEST FOR PHYTOPLANKTON, ORAPLANKTON. WE CHECK TO SEE HOW SAFE IT IS BY CHECKING THE E.COLI BACTERIA AND THE ENTEROCOCCI BACTERIA IF IT IS SALT WATER When the samples arrive at the limnology center at the Department of Environmental Services in Concord they are each logged and given a #. The samples are then poured through a filter to strain the bacteria out of the water. The bacteria is put in an incubator were it grows in colonies. Within 24 to 48 hours those colonies are documented through microscopic observation and counted. If the E.Coli count is above 80 per 100 ml's in a freshwater sample or the entercocci count in a saltwater sample are above 84 per 100 milliliters the beach will be posted. 1:26:42 I WOULD INFORM THE TOWN…….AND NOTIFY THEM THAT THEIR BEACH TESTED HIGH FOR E.COLI. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I RETURN AND POST SIGNS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES HAS MADE WARNING PEOPLE THAT THERE ARE HIGH LEVELS OF BACTERIA IN THE WATER THAT CAN MAKE PEOPLE VERY SICK. AND THEN I DO A RETEST AND WHEN THE RESULTS OF THAT COME BACK EITHER THE SIGNS COME DOWN OR THEY STAY UP DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE BEACH CLEANED ITSELF OUT OR NOT SU JACQUI TESTING IS DONE ON NEW HAMPSHIRE'S BEACHES FROM MID-JUNE THROUGH AUGUST. THE FREQUENCY OF TESTING VARIES FROM WEEKLY TO MONTHLY BASED UPON THE BEACHES HISTORY OF PROBLEMS AND IT'S LOCATION…. ALTHOUGH, THESE BEACHES ARE NOT THE ONLY PUBLIC SWIMMING FACILITIES BEING TESTED IN NH 8:33 WE ALSO REGULATE OVER 1000 POOLS AND SPAS IN THE STATE. THEY ARE TESTED REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE PROPER CHLORINE OR BROMINE DOSE AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE KILLING ANY BACTERIA THAT GET INTO THEM FROM PEOPLE USING THEM. THEY ARE ALSO SAMPLED FOR BACTERIA AND IF IT IS IN THE POOL THAN THE POOLS HAVE TO BE CLOSED Temperatures, pump rooms, occupational and safety records are among the many things checked to ensure the safety of public pools, spas and water parks by the Department of Environmental Services throughout the year. The water is also tested for levels of E.Coli and total coliform. 12:59 YOU'LL FIND E.COLI,…. PSEUDOMONAS IS THE MOST COMMON BACTERIA RELATED TO RASHES IN POOLS 1:10:40 WE CAN SEE A TYPE OF HOT TUB DERMATITIS, WHICH IS CAUSED BY A PSEUDOMONAS BACTERIUM If bacterium is found in such different types of swimming facilities, what is the source? 1:11:03 IF PEOPLE ARE GOING SWIMMING AND HAVE DIARRHEA, EVEN THOUGH THE POOLS ARE CHLORINATED IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE AN OUTBREAK IN A WATER PARK OR A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. 11:00 YOU HAVE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SWIMMING IN A SMALL AREA…. SOME OF THESE BEACHES GO STAGNANT IF THERE IS NO WIND OR WAVE ACTIVITY THAT SETS UP A HIGH BACTERIA LEVEL. ALSO BECAUSE THEY HAVE A LOT OF WATERFOWL, DUCK AND GEESE THEY DO DEFECATE ON AVERAGE 28 TIMES A DAY. AND THEIR E.COLI IS MEASURED IN THE WATER AND THAT IS NOT A GOOD THING AND PEOPLE SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THEY DON'T FEED WATERFOWL. According to the Center for Disease Control these are some ways you can keep bacteria levels low in your favorite swimming spot · Try your best not to get any of the swimming water in your mouth · Wash your hands thoroughly after using the toilet or changing a diaper · Change diapers in a bathroom and not near the swimming facility · Don't swim when you have diarrhea- You can spread the germs in the water and make other people sick While the water may appear clear, that does not necessarily mean what you are swimming in is clean! For New Hampshire Outlook, I am Jacqui Pini. |
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Anti-biotics are generally not effective in treating E. coli. If you experience any of the symptoms described in our story, call your doctor and don't go swimming. |
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Safety officials meet Tuesday in Hampstead to talk about gates on trails used by All Terrain Vehicle Riders. This following the death of a 12 year old boy who was riding on an ATV when he rammed into a locked gate. More people than ever are using ATVs on trails in New Hampshire. But at the same time, little has been done to expand the trail system. Theresa Kennett takes a look at the growing popularity of the sport. |
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They go on open land, through the woods, even through the air. And the journey can be exhilarating, at least for those who are doing the riding. Cover - with ATV riding shots John Harrigan at 2:27:55 - 2:27:55 There is a great public resentment out there against ATV riders. John Harrigan is an outdoor writer and a landowner. He hasn't experienced problems with all terrain vehicles on his property, but he hears a different story from some of his readers. Harrigan 2:41:00 -:12 I get horror stories. Every week I get mail from people who have been out on trails, for one reason or another who have their days absolutely ruined by uncaring impolite reckless ATV operators. Nats - fast riding John at 2:33:58 - 34:17 The lion's share of the problem is the teenage kid who gets this dam thing as a baby sitting tool by parents that just don't give a dam don't care don't know and just let them go with no ethics no behavioral speeches nothing about landowners and neighbors. Its really the worst insult. Harrigan says that he has heard from some very dedicated ATV club members who are working diligently to solve the problems of rogue riding and illegal trespass. Cover with atv riders and no trespass sign John 2:22:05 They are really concerned about this and they know its going to take a united front. Everybody in the outdoors has to work with them because its not just their problem, its ours. ATV riders currently have very limited access to trails, particularly in the central part of the state. Cover with pan from wetland to trail Rep. Alger - 1:51:55 Its not in my backyard, nymby Its sort of like nuclear power plants. Representative John Alger chaired a committee that studied this issue for nearly two years before sponsoring a bill that became effective July 1, 2002. cover with John showing me legislation docket Alger 1:47:02 -:19 Fundamentally that law has two purposes one was to give the authorization for and some money for the travel bureau under DRED to develop some more ATV trails and a state wide plan. Jump cut 1:47:35 The second part of that bill is to provide some money for the fish and game to enforce locally on illegal operation. Stand up at 48:10 Local police are aware of the problem of illegal riding and they know where its happening but up until now they simply haven't had the resources to deal with it. The money for implementation is coming from increased ATV registration fees. Last year it cost $37.50 to register a machine, this year the cost is $54.00 Cover with machines, registration sticker, registration form showing cost Gary Williams, Pres, Valley Trails Assoc 59:16 - 24 I have no problem with the registration fees at all provided the money is put back into the sport as its designed to do now. Gary Williams is the President of the Valley Association Trails ATV club in located in Mt. Washington Valley. The Association was formed in May of 2001 as a multi use club. 49:26 -:33 So we waned to have some horseback, mountain bike, hiking, and atv's currently we only have an ATV division. Williams says that other outdoor groups haven't faced the same kind of landowner opposition that ATVs have, but he says the Valley Trail Association is working diligently to forge good relations with land owners. Don Pray at 1:04:47 When we lost use of the class six roads, I decided we had to have someplace to ride. … Don Pray is not only a landowner, he is also a member of the ATV club. Don a 1:08:38 -:53 We're hoping by using our land that we can show other landowners that use of the land by ATV's does not destroy the property and doesn't interrupt people's life style. The Valley Travel Club partners with the state in their Grant in aid program. It was established to provide support and funding for the development and maintenance of safe trails to towns and non profit clubs that are registered with the state. Gary at 54:08 They gave us 8,900 to build bridges and install some culverts and get some gravel to bring our trails system up to a safe standard. In addition to trails expansion, the club is doing everything it can to curb rogue riding, including becoming certified by the state for patrol. Gary 1:02:45 -:00 We will be supplied with a state vest and we will get out there and patrol the trails. Kind of like an eye for the fish and game. 33:40 Our biggest market is the 300 to 350 cc size ATV which is this one right here. 33:46 And you need to be 17? You need to be 17. Dale Petell is the General Manager of Profile Powersports on Route 16 in Conway, a dealership that partners with ATV clubs, such as Valley Trails to promote safe legal riding. Tlk at 42:03 So tell me what you do for people who purchase an ATV once they own it. Dale at 42:10 If you were to buy this atv we would start by giving you this ATV newsletter, dos and don'ts, ride safe ride smart video and then also we send in this form we fill it out. Despite the growing pains of the industry, Petell says ATV recreation can be a very successful industry for the entire state, provided riders have access to land. But when it comes to state-owned land, they could be in for a struggle. Alger at 1:57:53 That's another controversial part of this bill is the fact that new tails by DRED have to go through this environmental process. Which some people say will stop any trail. Harrigan 2:39:55 I hope not. Because frankly its not an environmental issue with me and its never has been. We can all make marks on the land and mother nature doesn't give a dam. In awhile, it gets takien care of. Nats fast riding John at 2:40:34 Lets get right at the heart of it. It's a public nuisance situation, noise and speed and danger to other people out there using the trails. Jump cut to 2:37:32 And that's the problem and that's where your local clubs come in. Cover with Don showing Dave where to ride his machine Don at 1:11:09 - 11:21 We want to educate the ATV rider and we want to educate the person opposed to ATV because I think we can eventually work in harmony so that everyone can enjoy the sport. From Madison, I'm Theresa Kennett for NH Outlook |
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So just how popular have All terrain vehicles become? New Hampshire registrations of A-T-Vs have doubled from 11- thousand in 1997 to 22-thousand in 2001. Again, Hampstead police meet Tuesday to talk about trail safety. |
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The man credited with infusing new energy into the New Hampshire Historical Society has died. John Frisbee was the Society's executive director for 15 years. He helped open the Hamel Center Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord - and also developed a New Hampshire history curriculum for schools. Doctor Robert Wilson, member of the board of trustees at the Society said "John was passionate about people understanding New Hampshire history, so they would know how to conduct their affairs - whether they be in government or elsewhere- in the future." During Frisbee's years with the Society - it tripled its assets and doubled its membership. Last year, he left his post and was slated to become the director of the Mount Washington Observatory. But - due to illness - he resigned before taking the position. John Frisbee died Sunday at the age of 58. |
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New Hampshire lost another influential person this weekend. Philip Simmons, an author and educator died of Lou Gehrig's disease. Ben French first brought us his story last year. Simmons told us, in dealing with his disease, he learned the art of living. |
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1home 29:14:00 well learning to fall is my term of learning for learning to live richly in the face of the losses that we all suffer as human beings- 29:31 Track: Dr.Philip simmons was thirty five years old- a writer and successful college professor when he was diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrigs- a fatal neuromuscular condition that paralizes the body but leaves the mind intact- we all have to learn to fall in one way or the other whetgher its through illness or a failed marriage or a crashed carreer- we all have our falls. 29:47 Track: Simmons, drawing from his life in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, has outlived doctors expectations- now- seven years after his diagnosis he's written a book called, "Learning to Fall; the blessings of an imperfect life". 1home 29:49:00 Phill In the book I tell the story of some of my literal falls.as i was losing my ability to walk.I would find myself with my face in the dirt. and there I am next thing I knew, on the ground.but what I was doing wad learninbg to fall.we fall on our faces when we are revealed as being imperfect people Track: already an award winning writer, philosopher, and Unitarian preacher with a beautiful family- Simmon's greatest contribution might be his decision to share his fatal disease. Simmons relates his experience to Plato's cave allegory explaining that he has been pushed out of the cave- seen the light- and now has the extraordinary opportunity to go back into the dark cave and share his life and illness as a beginning- not an end- and his inspiration is contagious to almost everyone he meets. 1/home 13:34 Phil Ive learned to let go of a lot of the things i thought were important IÕvelearned to focus on the things that are most important which means my family and finding meaningfull work to do with the powers still at my disposal doing everything I can to help people while i can. OUT 14:01:00 Track: With a missionary zeal for his work Simmons shares his disease and his insights with the community- recently he was able to spend and afternoon with a group of students from Kingswood regional High School in Wolfeboro. 2/school 18:02 stuart Stone; student, Kingswood regional high schoolI think in any situation where you see a person who is obviosly having to deal with some daunting cercomstances as he has- the it has put a different perspective on his life and allow you to say- hes gone through this how am i applying it to mine. 18:22 OUT 1/home 14:58:00 PHIL I love to work with people that age-with young people who are so open to questioning the most fundamental issues in their lives and iÕm just ther to facilitate that process that is allready going on for them- 1/school 14:49 Phil I'm gonna have you write a fair amout today so get ready 2/school 22:29Tifany carberry; student, Kingswood Regional High Schoolwhats ultimately meaningful in your life was the third questionand then you really start to think -wow- whats really , really meaningful in my life- and I definelty had to say taking all that we have in this life and being thankful for it whether its good or bad- and taking those things and handleing them with grace. 22:50 OUT 1/home 15:39 Phil there so fresh and come at thingfs spontaniously with such genuineness- its very enlivening OUT 15:50:00 Track: Phil's wife Katherine is a sculptor and teaches art part time at Plymouth State college and at her studio next to their home As an artist traveling to exhibit her artwork has often become difficult since her husbands diagnosis 2/home 17:06:00KATHERINEI havnÕt changed things a whole lot- I still like to spend time in my studio- in that solitude tha we are speaking ofi think that is essential to processing a lot of my own feelings about whats going on. OUT17:23:00 2/home 16:24:00KATHERINEone of the gifts of ALS is that it makes you realize that every day needs to be very full- so you start to live with a keener sense of what it is you want in your life- and some thinsg fall away and other thinsgf becoem more important. OUT16:46:00 1/home 25:15:00Philwe live in a wonderfull commty here, we have a great bunch of friends who- a year and a half ago organized a group called friends of phil and katherine or FOPAK for short and thevÕve banded togfther to help us out in all kinds of ways- uh bringing meals, driving the kids where they neeed to go, helpong out with various aspects of my care, making sure i get outside everyday- and theyÕve been a real blessing in our lives very special. OUT26:02:00 2/home 19:20:00KATHERINE Simmons; Phil's wifeWithout FOPAK my family my chil;dren my artwork- I couldnÕt do it I'm luckyt to have married an artist for many reasons- I think we both understand the place of creativity in our llives and both of us need hefty doses of solitude so we are compatible that wayu as well. OUT16:00:00 1/home 26:53PhilIn the book i talk about going to my kids piano recital and how I usually dread these events and sitting there to my surprise being deliughted by the music- and tehn being saddened by the thought that i can no longer play music myself- and then thinking wll okay at least someoone else is playing and carrying on where I cant I, and thats the conventional solace we give ourselves in those situations- but as i describe in the book- the next step is where something extraordinary happens- when i enter into what i call big mind- where suddenly it was as though we were playing the piano and there was no longer this distinction of the children up there at the keyboard and us down here in the audience- we were making music- big mind is that state where the sense of our separateness from others falls away and is revealed as an illusion and we fall into the experience of our connectedness- its an extraordinary moment and not something i live in al the time but is a nice thing to have glimpsed. 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For more information about Phil Simmons log on to www.learning to fall-dot-com. Before he died, Simmons also set up a community arts group. The Yeoman's Art Fund is located in Center Sandwich. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - The University of New Hampshire is partnering with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association to monitor New Hampshire's air. Climb aboard NOAA's research vessel as it hits the high seas to see just how clean or dirty our air is. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Climb aboard NOAA's research vessel as it hits the high seas to see just how clean or dirty our air is. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:7/29/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 6:52 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 E. coli basteria at state swimming spots. There are many strains of E. coli, much of it is beneficial to the human body. But certain strains such as the one found in beef, can be deadly. Other strains can simply make you ill. With almost 14,000 beach closures and advisories nationwide in 2001 just how hazardous is it to ignore? In this report we take a look. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jacqui Pini NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: \Dr Jean Horner\Lakes Region Gen Hospital Kim Blier\NHDES Jody Connor\NHDES |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:7/29/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 6:37 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 all terain vehicle safety. Safety officials meet Tuesday in Hampstead to talk about gates on trails used by All Terrain Vehicle Riders. This following the death of a 12 year old boy who was riding on an ATV when he rammed into a locked gate. More people than ever are using ATVs on trails in New Hampshire. But at the same time, little has been done to expand the trail system. Theresa Kennett takes a look at the growing popularity of the sport. PRODUCER/REPORTER:Theresa Kennett NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Harrigan\Colebrook News & Sentinel Rep John Alger\District 2 Gary Williams\Valley Trails Association Don Pray\Madison Dale Petel\Profile Powersports |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:7/29/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 8:43 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 Philip Simmons, an author and educator who recently died of Lou Gehrig's disease. Ben French first brought us his story last year. Simmons told us, in dealing with his disease, he learned the art of living. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ben French NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Philip Simmons\Author Tifany Carberry\Kingswood High Student Stuart Stone\Kingswood High Student Kathryn Field\Wife Peggy Johnson\Friend |
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AP-NH--Trail Gates- CORRECTS Relatives of people killed by trail gates speak up -- Safety officials are hearing from the relatives of people who died after driving into gates across offroad trails in New Hampshire. Police chiefs and safety officials are meeting in Hampstead tomorrow to talk about trail safety. The meeting comes two weeks after the death of 12-year-old Adam Curtis of Manchester. Curtis died after hitting a trail gate with his motorcycle. He was the fifth person to die in the state after hitting a gate. The gates are put up to keep cars and trucks off of trails. The Manchester mother of a 31-year-old man who died after hitting a gate in 1997 is coming to the meeting, along with other relatives. Kathy Baker says when she heard about Curtis's death, she knew she had to speak up. Relatives of victims say the gates need to be redesigned and better marked. |