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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The Henniker Dam comes down -- re-opening a local waterway to fisherman and boaters. Also ahead: |
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The state's new effort to teach boaters SAFETY as they venture out on local waters. |
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Plus-- a tour of the first " handicapped accessible" tree house in New Hampshire. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The West Henniker Dam is now history -- the Contoocook river it once harnessed is free-flowing again. Re-built in the 30's to provide power to a nearby paper mill, the Henniker dam had been dormant for 10 years. Deeming it unsafe and obsolete --federal, state and local officials agreed it was time to take it down. So, on a quiet day in June --the process to slowly dismantle the dam -- began. TRT 2:33 |
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Here to talk about the demise of the Henniker Dam are: Stephanie Lindloff, The River Restoration Coordiator for the NH Department of Environmental Services. John Warner, a biolgist, and Hyrdro-power coordinator for the New England Field office of the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and, Peter Flynn the town Administrator in Henniker. Welcome all. Q STEPHANIE LINDLOFF: Not much opposition at the BREACHING of the DAM. But, Preservationists might argue that the DAM was an historic resource --and that efforts should have been made to RESTORE the dam as opposed to demolish it. To that you say? |
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Q PETER FLYNN: What would it cost to REPAIR the dam.any thought given to restoring it? How do people in town feel about its DEMOLITION? JOHN WARNER: As a biologist -- you are aware that changing the flow of a river -- has an AFFECT. What's the likely IMPACT of removing the DAM? Q STEPHANIE: WHAT Returns to a river when the dam is removed. not quite so picturesque. Q JOHN: This was NOT an easy process. It lasted 4 years. What took so long? the river, with a plaque. Q STEPHANIE LINDLOFF: Give us a sense of the HISTORY of the dam? Q STEPHANIE: What's being done to retain some of the history of the DAM. STEPHANIE/ JOHN: In some cases DAMS have been around since the Industrial Revolution -- are there any NEGATIVE effects in their removal. Q JOHN/ What happens to WILDLIFE when a river is opened -- or reconnected such as the Contoocook. Q STEPHANIE: What other dam removal projects are under consideration? Are any in USE, now? What CRITERIA is used in determing dam removal? Q PETER FLYNN: What ROLE did the Town play in deciding the FATE of the dam. What advice would you give others towns that may face a similiar decision? Q JOHN: When can fisherman see more trout, kayakes SAFER routes? Q STEPHANIE: you quoted President Theodore Roosevelt to explain why it was time for the dam to go: " The public must contain the control of the great waterways. It is essential that any permit to obstruct them for reasons and on conditions that seem good at the moment.should be subject to revision when changed conditions demand". Why do you think those words uttered in 1908 resonate when it comes to this project? Q JOHN WARNER: Your personal feelings about the Henniker Dam ? A good thing. PETER FLYNN: Life after the Henniker dam? STEPHANIE: gone but not forgotten? |
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Boating is immensely popular in New Hampshire. More than 100-thousand boats are registered in the state. Add out-of-state boaters.and you end up with a lot of traffic -- which can lead to mishaps on the water. Last year there were 84 accidents resulting in 6 deaths. Hoping to reduce that number, the Marine Patrol offers a course on boating safety -- as we hear from Allison McNair. |
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A 20-dollar fee covers the boating safety class and a lifetime license. All boaters -- 16 and older must comply by January 2008. |
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Finally, New Hampshire has its first "handicap accessible" tree house designed to give children with severe physical disabilities -- a taste of what every kid wants -- treetop living! A Vermont company built the specialized tree house for the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield -- it's being dedicated next Tuesday. Videographer Jonathan Millman takes us on a tour of the treehouse -- perched nearly 20 feet off the ground, with a 150-foot ramp sloping gradually through the trees for easy access. |
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The tree house cost 97-thousand dollars to build. During next week's unveiling ceremony, Dana Reeve-- wife of actor Christopher Reeve-- will present a 5-thousand dollar check to Crotched Mountain on behalf of her husband's Paralysis Foundation. The money will be used for furniture and maintenance for the tree house. |
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That is it for this edition of our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - A look at the challenges facing New Hampshire commuters with next week's Democratic National Convention. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/21/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The Henniker Dam comes down -- re-opening a local waterway to fisherman and boaters. Also ahead: The state's new effort to teach boaters SAFETY as they venture out on local waters. Plus-- a tour of the first " handicapped accessible" tree house in New Hampshire. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The West Henniker Dam is now history -- the Contoocook river it once harnessed is free-flowing again. Re-built in the 30's to provide power to a nearby paper mill, the Henniker dam had been dormant for 10 years. Deeming it unsafe and obsolete --federal, state and local officials agreed it was time to take it down. So, on a quiet day in June --the process to slowly dismantle the dam -- began. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Lindloff\NH, Dept of Environmental Services Michael Bartlett\US Fish & Wildlife Service Michael Walls\Asst Comsr, Department of Environmental Services Peter Flynn \ Henniker Town Administrator Tom Christopher\Recreational Boater March McCubrey\Trout Unlimited |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/21/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:22 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The Henniker Dam comes down -- re-opening a local waterway to fisherman and boaters. Also ahead: The state's new effort to teach boaters SAFETY as they venture out on local waters. Plus-- a tour of the first " handicapped accessible" tree house in New Hampshire. Here to talk about the demise of the Henniker Dam are: Stephanie Lindloff, The River Restoration Coordiator for the NH Department of Environmental Services. John Warner, a biolgist, and Hyrdro-power coordinator for the New England Field office of the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and, Peter Flynn the town Administrator in Henniker. Welcome all. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Lindloff\NH Department of Environmental Service John Warner\US Fish and Wildlife Service Peter Flynn\Henniker Town Administrator |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/21/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The Henniker Dam comes down -- re-opening a local waterway to fisherman and boaters. Also ahead: The state's new effort to teach boaters SAFETY as they venture out on local waters. Plus-- a tour of the first " handicapped accessible" tree house in New Hampshire. Boating is immensely popular in New Hampshire. More than 100-thousand boats are registered in the state. Add out-of-state boaters.and you end up with a lot of traffic -- which can lead to mishaps on the water. Last year there were 84 accidents resulting in 6 deaths. Hoping to reduce that number, the Marine Patrol offers a course on boating safety -- as we hear from Allison McNair. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Geoff Pedersen\NH Marine Patrol Allison McNair\NH Outlook Supervisor Crystal Drouin\NH Marine Patrol Exeter Public Library\July 2004 Bill McDill\Instructor, Marine Patrol Bob Thompson\Student |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/21/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5:40 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The Henniker Dam comes down -- re-opening a local waterway to fisherman and boaters. Also ahead: The state's new effort to teach boaters SAFETY as they venture out on local waters. Plus-- a tour of the first " handicapped accessible" tree house in New Hampshire. Finally, New Hampshire has its first "handicap accessible" tree house designed to give children with severe physical disabilities -- a taste of what every kid wants -- treetop living! A Vermont company built the specialized tree house for the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield -- it's being dedicated next Tuesday. Videographer Jonathan Millman takes us on a tour of the treehouse -- perched nearly 20 feet off the ground, with a 150-foot ramp sloping gradually through the trees for easy access. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jonathan Millman NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jim Orr\Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/21/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5:40 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The Henniker Dam comes down -- re-opening a local waterway to fisherman and boaters. Also ahead: The state's new effort to teach boaters SAFETY as they venture out on local waters. Plus-- a tour of the first " handicapped accessible" tree house in New Hampshire. Finally, New Hampshire has its first "handicap accessible" tree house designed to give children with severe physical disabilities -- a taste of what every kid wants -- treetop living! A Vermont company built the specialized tree house for the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield -- it's being dedicated next Tuesday. Videographer Jonathan Millman takes us on a tour of the treehouse -- perched nearly 20 feet off the ground, with a 150-foot ramp sloping gradually through the trees for easy access. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jonathan Millman NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jim Orr\Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center |
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July 21, 2004: We pretaped Monday, July 26th's show at 4pm. We wrapped that up in plenty of time and began taping tonight's show shortly after 5pm. We finished befpre 6pm with no problems. |
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