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On this New Hampshire Outlook: The next phase of relief following December's devasating Tsunami. We'll talk to members of the India Association of New Hampshire on the efforts underway to help the people of India. |
| Preshow #2 McLane Return to index of stories... |
And later, a look back on the life of former state lawmaker Susan McLane who died this week in Concord. |
| Intro India Tsunami Return to index of stories... |
Hello. I'm Richard Ager. Beth Carroll is on assignment. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Prithvi, you have recently returned from a visit to India. What did you see? Who is helping? How are relief efforts being managed? You are raising money for the second state of recovery. What is involved here? What do they need? How can you be assured the money you send will go to the people you want to help most? How can people help? |
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This weekend the India Association of New Hampshire will host a fundraiser for Tsunami Relief. The program, at the Merrimack High School in Merrimack, includes food and entertainment highlighting the Indian culture. If you'd like more information about the Tsunami relief event log on to our website, NHPTV.org/Outlook for a link to the India Association. |
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This week the state lost a former lawmaker and passionate advocate for women's rights and the environment. 75-year-old Susan McLane died Sunday after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. McLane served in the state Legislature from 19-69 to 19-94, representing Concord and surrounding towns first as a representative then as a senator. She was a liberal Republican who championed abortion rights and tax reform. But during the final years of McLane's life, outside of the State House, she put a public face on Alzheimer's Disease. It's a disease that devastates families and pushes them to the limits of the health care system. In 2003, McLane's family opened up their lives to producer Allison McNair in hopes of helping others. |
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I PLAN TO WRITE IN CLINTON'S NAME ON MY REPUBLICAN BALLOT IN THE FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. Reporter: WHEN THIS SENATOR CAME FORWARD TO SUPPORT BILL CLINTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS WERE FURIOUS. AFTER ALL, SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. AT ONE POINT SOME WERE SO ANGRY THEY EVEN TRIED TO OUST HER FROM THE PARTY AT THE STATE CONVENTION BUT THEY FAILED. SHE HAS LED AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY PEOPLE IN OUR STATE, ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO RUN FOR POLITICS AND CARING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, CARING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. CARING ABOUT PRO-CHOICE AND REALLY WANTING FAMILIES TO BE ABLE TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS IN THEIR OWN PRIVATE LIVES, FEELING SO PASSIONATELY ABOUT THAT. I FEEL THAT I AM REPRESENTING THE MAJORITY THAT PERHAPS IS NOT ACTIVE BUT WHO ABORTION HAS TOUCHED IN THEIR LIVES AND WHO FEEL THAT A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE IS A VERY, VERY IMPORTANT RIGHT. Reporter: SUSAN SERVED IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR 25 YEARS. BEFORE BEGINNING HER POLITICAL CAREER SHE HAD A FAMILY. AT AGE 18 SHE MARRIED. THE COUPLE RAISED FIVE CHILDREN ENJOYING EVERYTHING NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS TO OFFER. FROM THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO ITS RICH POLITICAL TRADITIONS. SUSAN RETIRED FROM THE LEGISLATURE IN 1994. SEVEN YEARS LATER HER LIFE BEGAN TO CHANGE. I HAVE ALZHEIMER'S. Reporter: A FACT THAT SHE WAS WILLING TO SHARE WITH OTHERS INCLUDING HER NEPHEW WHO VIDEOTAPED THIS INTERVIEW EARLY ON. I DO NOT TALK VERY WELL BUT I DRIVE PRETTY WELL. Reporter: THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 20,000 PEOPLE LIKE SUSAN LIVING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S. THE DEBILITATING BRAIN DISEASE CAUSES A PATIENT TO LOSE ALL MEMORY. EVENTUALLY ALL THESE HAPPEN THESE THINGS HAPPEN IN DIFFERENT SEQUENCES TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE AT DIFFERENT TIMES. Reporter: MALCOLM McLEAN IS SUSAN'S HUSBAND. THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR 53 YEARS. THE FORMER CONCORD MAYOR HAS WATCHED THE PROGRESSION OF HIS WIFE'S DISEASE AND HAS BEEN WITH HER EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. AT FIRST, MALCOLM WAS IN DENIAL, BUT THAT CHANGED AND HE BEGAN TO READ ABOUT THE DISEASE. I READ ENOUGH TO KNOW ENOUGH AND THEN I STOPPED READING. Reporter: REALLY, WHY? THE END STAGE IS SO DIFFICULT. Reporter: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT MUCH OR NOT? NO. WHAT I THINK ABOUT IS IF SHE BECOMES INCAPABLE OF SHARING A LIFE THE WAY WE DO, WE HAVE A GROUP OF TEN OF US WHO GET TOGETHER ONCE A MONTH AND SEE AN OLD MOVIE, HAVE DINNER AND COCKTAILS AND THEN THE MOVIE. WE DID THAT LAST FRIDAY NIGHT. IT WAS WONDERFUL. Reporter: THESE DAYS MALCOLM IS NOT JUST SUSAN'S COMPANION BUT HER CAREGIVER TOO. HE'S QUITE EXTRAORDINARY TO BE THERE FOR HER NOW. 24/7. HE GETS UP IN THE NIGHT WITH HER FIVE TIMES. I MEAN, IT'S EXHAUSTING. THERE'S NO RELIEF IN SIGHT. IT'S LIKE RAISING A CHILD IN REVERSE. AND IT'S UNCANNY HOW ACCURATE THAT IS. THE PACE OF CHANGE AND YET THE DIFFERENCES THAT THE DIRECTION IS ONLY ONE DIRECTION. YOU KNOW, AS LONG AS WE'RE HERE, IT'S WONDERFUL. I CAN COPE. IT'S A FULL-TIME JOB. NOBODY CAN REALLY BE A CAREGIVER OTHER THAN A SPOUSE. YOU CAN'T. I MEAN, I'VE SPENT 22 TO 23 HOURS A DAY WITH HER. I'M LUCKY TO GET AWAY IN MY OFFICE AT MY ESTATE ONLY BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE A FACILITY TO ME. I TRY TO GET SUSAN OUT OF THE HOUSE EVERY DAY, TOO, AND WE DRIVE A LOT WHEN THE WEATHER IS NICE. EVEN IN THE WINTER IF WE GET A BEAUTIFUL DAY. THE OTHER DAY WE DROVE UP TO LITTLETON FOR LUNCH. THE DAY AFTER THE STORM, THE FIRST STORM, THE BIGGEST ONE. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. YOU DO, DON'T YOU? YOU READ THE BOOK ALL THE TIME. THAT MAKES ME HAPPY. Reporter: AFTER SUSAN WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S, ANNIE BEGAN INTERVIEWING HER MOM. FOR 13 WEEKS ANNIE SAT DOWN WITH HER AND RECORDED THEIR CONVERSATIONS. THE END RESULT: A BOOK CALLED "THE LAST DANCE." I MEAN ONE OF THE SORT OF IRONIES ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S, IT SOUNDS OBVIOUS BUT IT'S NOT, IS THAT IT'S HAPPENING. IT'S MOVING ALONG. IF YOU MISS SIX MONTHS, YOU MISS A LOT IN SOMEONE'S LIFE THAT YOU WON'T GET BACK. I'M SURE PEOPLE WITH CANCER FEEL THIS WAY. YOU'VE GOT TO COPE WITH THE REALITY OF THE SITUATION OR YOU'LL MISS IT. Reporter: SUSAN WAS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE HER FEELINGS ABOUT HAVING ALZHEIMER'S TO ANNIE. I REMEMBER I TOOK HER TO. WE WENT SHOPPING AT J. C. PENNEYS TO GET HER SOME NEW CLOTHES. WE WERE DRIVING ALONG IN THE CAR AND SHE SAID, "I FEEL I COULD DIE TOMORROW." AND I JUST LOOKED AT HER AND I SAID, "WELL, YOU COULD. ARE YOU READY FOR THAT?" AND SHE SAID, "YES, I'VE HAD A GOOD LIFE. I'VE HAD A MEANINGFUL LIFE." I THINK THAT WAS THE MESSAGE FOR ME. SHE LED A VERY MEANINGFUL LIFE. SHE HAD AN AMAZING EXPRESSION. SHE SAID HALF OF THE GRIEF ABOUT DYING IS THE GUILT. SHE SAID I DON'T HAVE ANY GILL. SHE DIDN'T LEAVE ANYTHING UNFINISHED. ONE OF THE THINGS ABOUT ANNIE'S BOOK IS THAT IT'S VERY IMPORTANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALZHEIMER'S EARLY ON BECAUSE EVENTUALLY IT WON'T DO ANY GOOD FOR THEM AND FOR YOU. BUT IN THE EARLY STAGES, THEY'RE RESPONDING. THEY HEAR WHAT YOU'RE SAYING AND THEY RESPOND IN THEIR OWN WAYS. I KNOW WHEN ANNIE'S FIRST DRAFT OF THE BOOK WENT OUT TO THE CHILDREN, OUR SON DONALD CAME EAST RIGHT AWAY TO SPEND TEN DAYS HERE WITH HIS. IT WOULDN'T AS MUCH NOW. ALREADY THERE'S THAT MUCH DETERIORATION. I REALIZED THAT IN OUR LARGE FAMILY EACH PERSON WAS COMING TO TERMS WITH MY MOTHER'S. THE EARLIEST STAGES OF ALZHEIMER'S EACH IN OUR OWN WAY. THERE WAS QUITE A BIT OF DENIAL. IT WAS HARD TO COMMUNICATE IF PEOPLE DIDN'T WANT TO SEE IT OR DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW OR DIDN'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT. IN CHAPTER 22, 'TIS A GIFT TO BE SIMPLE. THE LEAVES HAVE ALL FALLEN FROM THE TREES, THE FIRST SNOW FLAKES FLUTTER IN THE AIR. SUSIE MAKES HER PAR TRIJ BERRY WREATHS AND PLANS OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER. THE HOLIDAYS WILL SOON BE UPON US ONCE AGAIN. Reporter: EVEN THOUGH HER ABILITY TO SPEAK IS GREATLY LIMITED SUSAN IS STILL ABLE TO COMMUNICATE. THERE'S AN UNDERLYING AFFECTION THAT'S STILL THERE THAT SHOWS UP. IF I SAY, "I LOVE YOU" THAT'S A ROUTINE, SHE SAYS, "I LOVE YOU TOO." Reporter: EVEN WITH ALZHEIMER'S SUSAN'S LIFE STILL HAS MEANING. IT JUST NEVER OCCURRED TO HER TO FEEL EMBARRASSED OR ASHAMED. SHE WAS JUST ALWAYS UP FRONT. WHEN THE NEWSPAPER DID AN ARTICLE ABOUT HER A MONTH OR SO AGO, THE TITLE OF THE ARTICLE WAS IN QUOTES "I HAVE ALZHEIMER'S." Reporter: BUT I MEAN THAT'S EVEN. THAT WAS PURE SUSAN. IT'S REALLY HELPFUL BECAUSE IT TELLS PEOPLE DON'T BE EMBARRASSED, DON'T HIDE IT. YOU KNOW, THE GREAT TRADITION IN MENTAL HEALTH HAS BEEN HOW TO OVERCOME THE WAY PEOPLE WERE TREATED WITH MENTAL PROBLEMS. I SENT CHRISTMAS CARDS TO SOME PEOPLE WHO HAD ALWAYS BEEN CLOSE. I THINK THEY'RE SORT OF AFRAID OF ALZHEIMER'S. PEOPLE HAVE TO LEARN NOT TO SHY AWAY FROM IT. IT'S NOT EMBARRASSING. IT SHOULDN'T BE. IT'S SAD, BUT YOU CAN BE HELPFUL BY SHARING YOUR TIME, YOUR INTERESTS, YOU KNOW, WHAT YOU'RE INTERESTED IN. SUSAN LISTENS TO IT ALL. SHE DOESN'T EXPRESS A LOT OF EMOTION. THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT HARD FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HER. THIS IS HER LAST CAUSE, THE BOOK IS CALLED THE LAST DANCE. THIS IS HER LAST CAUSE. EVEN AS SHE'S FAILING, SHE IS TOTALLY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN LIVES OF PEOPLE. I THINK MY FATHER AND I AND OUR FAMILY FEEL THAT IF WE CAN HELP OTHER FAMILIES TO COPE WITH AGING AND ALZHEIMER'S OR WHATEVER THE UNCERTAINTY IS IN THEIR LIVES THAT WE WANT TO HELP HER TELL THAT STORY. LEARNING TO LET GO MAY BE THE LAST LESSON I LEARN FROM MY MOTHER. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE. PEACE IN MY HEART IS THE REWARD. DO YOU LIKE THAT? I LOVE IT. I LOVE YOU TOO. |
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Susan McLane's daughter says her mothers final days were peaceful as family members shared memories and took turns holding her hand. Ann McLane Kuster's book "The Last Dance" is now available online. If you'd like to have a copy you'll find a link on our website, NHPTV.org/Outlook. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Journalists from around the state join us to talk about this week's top stories. |
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That is it for this edition of our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Richard Ager. We'll see you next time. |
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AP-NH--Death Penalty Lawmakers debate raising the age for the death penalty dewmancon CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire lawmakers are hearing arguments again on whether the state should raise the minimum age for the death penalty from 17 to 18. Supporters testified yesterday that the law already recognizes minors are not prepared for adult decisions and consequences in everything from voting to sitting on juries, so it should not allow them to be executed. They also argued a 17-year-old's brain isn't mature enough to make rational, reasoned decisions about killing. Hampton Police Chief William Wrenn spoke against the bill for the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police. He said the state should be able to tell teens who commit capital murder that they will be executed. Wrenn also said he suspects supporters just want to chip away at all of the state's death penalty laws. The Legislature passed the exact proposal last year, but Governor Craig Benson vetoed it. The state allows for the death penalty for those who kill a police officer, corrections officer or court official; commit a murder during a kidnapping or rape; or solicit another to kill. AP-NY-02-16-05 0805EST |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. And we start off with a thank you to one of New Hampshire's long-time theatre artists. Some of you might remember Genevieve Aichele from the Kitchen Sink Mime Theatre back in the late 70's before she went on to start the New Hampshire Theatre Project in 1988. Aichele also brought theatre arts to the schools and theatre workshops for young people. She has given much to the New Hampshire theatre scene and recieved many awards in return. Chip Neal visited with her at the West End Theatre in Portsmouth where they are presenting her solo autobiographical play "Resurrection". |
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To see what's coming up on their schedule connect to the New Hampshire Theatre Project web-site through NHPTV.org. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/05 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 12:00 On this New Hampshire Outlook: The next phase of relief following December's devasating Tsunami. We'll talk to members of the India Association of New Hampshire on the efforts underway to help the people of India. And later, a look back on the life of former state lawmaker Susan McLane who died this week in Concord. Hello. I'm Richard Ager. Beth Carroll is on assignment. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Last December, more than 200,000 people in some of the world's poorest countries were killed and millions displaced by the giant tidal wave that swept through Southeast Asia. The Tsunami was felt as far as the east coast of Africa. Not only were countless lives lost, so many people lost homes and livelihoods. Soon after the disaster, relief agencies provided critical help. Now many of these countries are moving into the second phase of recovery. And once again, people here at home are doing what they can to help. Joining us now to talk about the reconstruction effort in India are two members of the India Association of New Hampshire. Prithvi Kumar is the President of the India Association of NH and Barinder Ahluwalia is the Public Service Committee Chair. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Prithvi Kumar\India Association of New Hampshire, Barinder Ahluwalia\India Association of New Hampshire |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/05 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 12:00 On this New Hampshire Outlook: The next phase of relief following December's devasating Tsunami. We'll talk to members of the India Association of New Hampshire on the efforts underway to help the people of India. And later, a look back on the life of former state lawmaker Susan McLane who died this week in Concord. This week the state lost a former lawmaker and passionate advocate for women's rights and the environment. 75-year-old Susan McLane died Sunday after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. McLane served in the state Legislature from 1969 to 1994, representing Concord and surrounding towns first as a representative then as a senator. She was a liberal Republican who championed abortion rights and tax reform. But during the final years of McLane's life, outside of the State House, she put a public face on Alzheimer's Disease. It's a disease that devastates families and pushes them to the limits of the health care system. In 2003, McLane's family opened up their lives to producer Allison McNair in hopes of helping others. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ann McLane Kuster\Susan's Daughter, Courtesy: Erik McLane, Malcolm McLane\Susan's Husband |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/05 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 12:00 On this New Hampshire Outlook: The next phase of relief following December's devasating Tsunami. We'll talk to members of the India Association of New Hampshire on the efforts underway to help the people of India. And later, a look back on the life of former state lawmaker Susan McLane who died this week in Concord. This week the state lost a former lawmaker and passionate advocate for women's rights and the environment. 75-year-old Susan McLane died Sunday after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. McLane served in the state Legislature from 1969 to 1994, representing Concord and surrounding towns first as a representative then as a senator. She was a liberal Republican who championed abortion rights and tax reform. But during the final years of McLane's life, outside of the State House, she put a public face on Alzheimer's Disease. It's a disease that devastates families and pushes them to the limits of the health care system. In 2003, McLane's family opened up their lives to producer Allison McNair in hopes of helping others. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ann McLane Kuster\Susan's Daughter, Courtesy: Erik McLane, Malcolm McLane\Susan's Husband |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/17/05 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 12:00 On this New Hampshire Outlook: The next phase of relief following December's devasating Tsunami. We'll talk to members of the India Association of New Hampshire on the efforts underway to help the people of India. And later, a look back on the life of former state lawmaker Susan McLane who died this week in Concord. This week the state lost a former lawmaker and passionate advocate for women's rights and the environment. 75-year-old Susan McLane died Sunday after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. McLane served in the state Legislature from 1969 to 1994, representing Concord and surrounding towns first as a representative then as a senator. She was a liberal Republican who championed abortion rights and tax reform. But during the final years of McLane's life, outside of the State House, she put a public face on Alzheimer's Disease. It's a disease that devastates families and pushes them to the limits of the health care system. In 2003, McLane's family opened up their lives to producer Allison McNair in hopes of helping others. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ann McLane Kuster\Susan's Daughter, Courtesy: Erik McLane, Malcolm McLane\Susan's Husband |
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