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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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Newly appointed Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas talks about people, programs, compassion and the bottom line. |
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Plus the value of mentoring. We'll meet two young women who show us what it means to be friends. |
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But first - budget negotiations got dicey Tuesday between house and senate members. Senate negotiators said they would cut 50 million dollars from the budget - if the house did not cut services for the elderly, disabled and poor. House members came back with a proposal that would cut social service programs by 38 million dollars. That's when Senate negotiators showed their displeasure by briefly leaving the meeting. The man that will have to deal with cuts in Social services is the new commissioner of Health and Human Services - Nick Vailas. I sat down with the Commisioner to talk about the challenges ahead and the future of Health and Human Services in the state. I asked him, as a successful businessman, why he'd want to take the job in the first place. |
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When we talked to the Commissioner about growing up in Manchester, he spoke of several adults who had a positive impact on his life. Among them were his Mom, teachers and coaches. When you think back to your younger days, do you remember an adult who made a difference in your life? In Concord, there's an organization that creates those kinds of postive relationships for New Hampshire's children. |
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Track At least once a week, Alex and 12 year old Kayla spend some time together. Kayla's mom thought her daughter would benefit from having another adult in her life - someone she could depend on, and someone she could look up to. Alex and Kayla met a year ago through the Friends Program of Concord. They're "Junior/Senior Friends." And this is how they got paired up. -- SOT 17:37:19 17:37:33- Alex "Kind of like a dating service, you have to fill out lots of questions and then they match you up." -- track Both Alex and Kayla love dogs. Sometimes, they spend their time here at Woodlawn Kennels in Warner. Today, they've brought along their own dogs, Sadie and Jasmine for a bit of grooming. They start by giving Alex's dog, Jasmine , a bath. -- little nat here from dog washing or you could use 17:11:22 when they're getting ready to blow dry Jasmine - Kayla says "say hi to the camera Sadie - ouch" -- TRACK Besides grooming their dogs and visiting other dogs at Woodlawn Kennels , these two spend time finding other ways to have fun together. -- SOT 17:31:40 We love ice cream, we go out to eat, we go bowling we go to the movies… 17:31:46 -- butt bite SOT 17:35:04 Kayla Sometimes I wonder if I never met her I'd sit at my house and be bored like I mostly do 17:35;15. -- track The Junior Senior Friends program provides a young person with a Senior Friend , who'll be there to listen and to understand. But the time spent together isn't just time well spent for a junior friend. -- sot 17:32:56 I don't have kids and don't plan to have kids but enjoy spending some time with them and Kayla is great. 17:33:12 -- butt bite 17:43:24 Alex It's fun it's worth it. I know I she's had fun…If the day at work is hard I know by the time I spend time with Kayla I will feel lighter better17:43:48 -- track Alex says anyone considering becoming a Senior Friend needs to make a commitment for at least a year. But for Kayle and Alex - there's may be a friendship that will last much longer. |
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In addition to matching up Junior and Senior Friends, the Friends Program coordinates a foster grandparents program, an interfaith caregivers program, and provides emergency housing for families in need. This Friday, the Friends program will hold a fundraising auction of one of a kind tables created by artists. It takes place this Friday evening from 6 to 9 pmat the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord. You can find more information on the event and the Friends Program by going to friends program-dot-org. Or you can call them at 228-1193. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Renewable energy. It's in the water, wind and our landfills. But will it be affordable into the future? And we'll get behind the wheel of the new hybrid cars. |
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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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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Renewable energy. It's in the water, wind and our landfills. But will it be affordable into the future? And we'll get behind the wheel of the new hybrid cars. Join us tonight at 10:00. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 22:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, newly appointed Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas talks about people, programs, compassion and the bottom line. Plus the value of mentoring. We'll meet two young women who show us what it means to be friends. But first - budget negotiations got dicey Tuesday between house and senate members. Senate negotiators said they would cut 50 million dollars from the budget - if the house did not cut services for the elderly, disabled and poor. House members came back with a proposal that would cut social service programs by 38 million dollars. That's when Senate negotiators showed their displeasure by briefly leaving the meeting. The man that will have to deal with cuts in Social services is the new commissioner of Health and Human Services - Nick Vailas. I sat down with the Commisioner to talk about the challenges ahead and the future of Health and Human Services in the state. I asked him, as a successful businessman, why he'd want to take the job in the first place. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair, Jennifer Ellis NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Nick Vailas\Commissioner, NH Dept of Health & Human Svcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 22:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, newly appointed Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas talks about people, programs, compassion and the bottom line. Plus the value of mentoring. We'll meet two young women who show us what it means to be friends. But first - budget negotiations got dicey Tuesday between house and senate members. Senate negotiators said they would cut 50 million dollars from the budget - if the house did not cut services for the elderly, disabled and poor. House members came back with a proposal that would cut social service programs by 38 million dollars. That's when Senate negotiators showed their displeasure by briefly leaving the meeting. The man that will have to deal with cuts in Social services is the new commissioner of Health and Human Services - Nick Vailas. I sat down with the Commisioner to talk about the challenges ahead and the future of Health and Human Services in the state. I asked him, as a successful businessman, why he'd want to take the job in the first place. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair, Jennifer Ellis NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Nick Vailas\Commissioner, NH Dept of Health & Human Svcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 2:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, newly appointed Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas talks about people, programs, compassion and the bottom line. Plus the value of mentoring. We'll meet two young women who show us what it means to be friends. When we talked to the Commissioner about growing up in Manchester, he spoke of several adults who had a positive impact on his life. Among them were his Mom, teachers and coaches. When you think back to your younger days, do you remember an adult who made a difference in your life? In Concord, there's an organization that creates those kinds of postive relationships for New Hampshire's children. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Alex\Senior Friend, Kayla\Junior Friend |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 6/17/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 2:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, in this program, newly appointed Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas talks about people, programs, compassion and the bottom line. Plus the value of mentoring. We'll meet two young women who show us what it means to be friends. When we talked to the Commissioner about growing up in Manchester, he spoke of several adults who had a positive impact on his life. Among them were his Mom, teachers and coaches. When you think back to your younger days, do you remember an adult who made a difference in your life? In Concord, there's an organization that creates those kinds of postive relationships for New Hampshire's children. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Alex\Senior Friend, Kayla\Junior Friend |
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