Online Edition: Fall 2008

New Hampshire Challenge Exclusive Interview with Governor John Lynch
By: John Krumm, The New Hampshire Challenge
The New Hampshire Challenge had the opportunity to interview Governor John Lynch in his capitol office on the 5th of September (picture to the right is courtesy of The Seacoast Press).  The Governor and his press secretary Colin T. Manning warmly received me, and had warm remarks for the value of The Challenge and the service it provides to families who have members with disabilities.  Governor Lynch had particularly warm remarks about the work of the founder of The Challenge, Janet Kr...
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New Hampshire Challenge Exclusive Interview with State Senator Joe Kenny – Republican
By: John Krumm, The New Hampshire Challenge
Senator Joe Kenny is VERY informed about disability issues, as he has first hand and personal motivation to do the best he can for people with disabilities.  More about that, and the reasons why will be described shortly. Senator Kenny has a friend with a disability who inspires him.  Jim Kelly runs his own business with “perseverance and tenacity” according to the Senator.  Jim is in Senator Kenny’s mind, a solid example of what people with disabilities can do when supported, and given the chance to bite into the NH economy with equal rights.  Joe Kenny also outlined his long history, raising money for Special Olympics of New Hampshire.  Joe has a sister with disabilities who was supported by her family, and today is doing very well.  And then there was a life-changing event twenty-eight years ago, when Joe met Eunice Kennedy Shriver who inspired him to...
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Also In This Issue...
Policymakers mourn the woman who founded The New Hampshire Challenge -- Read story
NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CRISIS -- Read story
NH BDS PERSPECTIVE ON THE NORTH COUNTRY CRISIS -- Read story
Passing the Torch -- Read story
The Challenge goes on… -- Read story
The 3rd Rail -- Read story

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