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Fashion NH, Unique Accessories.........1 4 - 1 5
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Manchester................ .....................2 4 - 2 5
Coach Helen
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How to Control Your Credit Card Debt.5 2
Nashua............................................2 6 - 2 7
Coach Ginny
Thoughts from Dr. Erika Duffy
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Set your dreams on fire..........................6 “We have more control over our life than
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Coach Mona
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Balancing life dreams and life partners.7 Alternative Medicine
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Alternative Medicine Making Its Way
Home Corne r Fast(and Healthy) Food 3
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Redecorating Rooms 1
Tomato and Basil Rigatoni.........................17
Modern Day Elixirs............. ............... 32
Light your way to a better home or
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Suddenly Susan’s Gourmet Deli: Something
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History of the Palace Theatre.............33
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Susan Caldwell Hello Readers.
Graphic Design Well as with each issue, the last one has provided a learning experi-
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Crystal Nadeau - Good Brain Academy tion surgery article was to illustrate the differences between the two
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in the future we will be more child-friendly in our material. We want
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Helen Dutton
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Coaches Corner/Coach Helen
How to Control Your Credit Card Debt paycheck was suddenly cut by 25%? 50%?
By Helen Dutton Review your actual expenses with this in
mind; I’m sure you’ll find something to
rate debt, negotiate with your existing company or change.
find a better rate at a competitor. Credit cards are a
commodity market which means you, the con- 2. Freeze your credit cards. That’s right – I
sumer, can choose what’s best for you. Even if you want you to put them in a bucket of water and
don’t think you have the best credit history, learn put that in the freezer. This still gives you
what options you have rather than guess. Consider access to your credit cards but it also gives you
these alternatives: time to reflect between the point of “I want
that!” and actually purchasing the item.
Vacation purchase $5,000 3. Only use checks or cash to purchase items,
Monthly payment $134 or at a minimum, ask yourself the question,
“Could I pay for this with cash today?” If the
answer is no, you are a deficit spender and cre-
Interest Payoff Total Add’l ating more debt for yourself.
rate time paid paid
4. Find alternatives to spending money. Try
12% 47 mos. $6,298 $1,298 bartering with someone for services; trade
what you don’t need anymore for something
you want or need; be creative in finding enter-
Q
19.99% 59 mos. $7,906 $2,906
tainment at no or little cost.
Q: I took the first step last month in creating
a new financial future for myself. Wow, the 24% 70 mos. $9,380 $4,380
5. Ask for a raise. If you haven’t asked, it’s just
results were scary! Somehow I’ve managed an assumption, right?
to accumulate more credit card debt than I The vacation may not be as appealing when it costs
thought. The amount is so much more than $8,000 or more! The purchases that create debt often feel like
I ever imagined myself having that now I “fun”. If we’re spending more than we should,
feel completely stuck and unsure of what to Once you’ve received the lowest rate possible for that fun feeling often vanishes quickly and is
do next. Can you help? your situation, create a strategy for eliminating the replaced with shame and regret. If you’ve
A debt. Ever heard of the Coffee and Bagel Factor? It’s acknowledged the debt you’ve accumulated,
A: First off, congratulations for being hon- when you take the money you would have used to take pride in that. Use your creative self and
est with your self and taking ownership of buy a coffee and bagel and, instead, send it to your have fun in eliminating it. Clients who have
the debt. Credit card debt is easy to incur credit card company. As hard as it may be to go eliminated their credit card debt remark that it
and on the rise; nevertheless, it doesn’t feel without a ritual, you will find that it does feel bet- is an accomplishment of which they are most
good when it is your own. Now that you ter to see your balance decrease more proud. Take a step to better financial health
are on the path of financial quickly than that bagel may taste. Pay and you’ll feel better tomorrow.
responsibility the balance with the highest interest rate
first. Once that one is paid, move on to Helen Dutton, is a Business Coach and owner
the next one. You will have continued of A Vision Of Your Own. She has over 16
to pay at least the minimum monthly years of financial, operational and managerial
payment so the balance will be small- experience in the Corporate arena. She is a
er and more manageable. graduate of Coach U and a member of the
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Paying credit card debt can feel information call (603) 529-2345 or visit her
overwhelming and never ending so website at: www.avisionofyourown.com
find a way to put some fun into it.
You might create a paper pizza
representing your debt. Add your
favorite toppings as you pay the
debt. When the pizza is done, and your
credit card balance is $0, reward yourself with a fun
pizza night for you and your family. Get creative!
and independence, there are Don’t be afraid to get your family involved;
gives you easy access to the resources
two areas I want you to focus on when it instead, consider the activity a gift – a gift of finan- you need to understand your credit
comes to debt: what to do with your exist- cial knowledge. ratings...and to fight back if an identity
ing debt and what steps to take to prevent
thief threatens your financial standings.
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If you have credit card debt, the first step is
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Coaches Corner/Coach Ginny
Dreams on Fire!
Set Yourin the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." -Henry David Thoreau
Go confidently
By Ginny Williams
ignite, patiently waiting for a little attention which is crucial when you are trying any-
from you. thing new.
How do you turn that tiny flame into a roaring fire? So whether your dream is to become a night-
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create new dreams. go for it?” Most importantly, remember that a
dream doesn’t have to be something you wake
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Coaches Corner/Coach Mona
your fears in regards to achieving this level
Balancing Life Dreams and Life Par tners of success?
You now have a clear picture of what issues
By Mona Wind you might have to face and are facing as you're
living your life's dreams. You also know what
Let's start by reminding you of what was truly great strengths and weaknesses you both bring to
about this relationship. the relationship.
1. On one side of a sheet of paper write down all It's time you sat down with your husband and
the reasons you married your husband. What discussed what is going on. Begin by acknowl-
brought you to him and kept you there? What's the edging and appreciating how strong your mar-
best part of your marriage? Why? What do you riage is and why you married your husband in
love about him? How much time did you spend the first place. I'm suspicious that half of your
getting to know him? What similar values do you success is based on the support he gave you
have? What are the strengths of this marriage? initially. Next discuss what potential pitfalls
What are your individual strengths that you bring there are to your success. It will give him a
to the marriage? chance to express his fears and concerns. What
does it mean to this relationship and how will
As your look at your list, remember how it felt to be it change or has changed? Ask him for his
in love with him. There is a reason you married this feedback on how you're both going to handle
particular person out of millions and millions of this together. Lastly, remind him of how
people. It wasn't a coincidence. this will improve your family's life. What are
the benefits.
2 On the other side of the paper I want you to write
down what isn't going right. What you don't like Create a plan of action. Do you need to spend
Dear Coach Mona, about this marriage. Is it that you're not communi- more time together? Talk a few times over
M
cating? Spending time with each other? Fighting the phone to check in? Go on date nights?
more? Where is your marriage weak right now? What needs to be done right now to make this
My life's dream has been to be a number one a success?
best selling author and I have achieved that.
Unfortunately it seems to have affected my By having a clear understanding of how life
relationship with my husband. We're fight- can change and then creating a plan of action
ing more and he just doesn't seem to be for you both, you're a shoe in for success both
happy about my success. I don't know what at home and away.
to do?
Relationship Coach Mona Wind helps women
Rebeca step into their full power in their business and
personal life. Her coaching centers around the
Dear Rebeca, core of the individual rather than symptoms
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Party Planning Corner Garden Corner
Ask Mary Lou The Labyrinth Garden - A Different Kind of Garden
"Life is far too impor tant to be By Magdalena
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to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the
outdoors notice subtle changes in the terrain-
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circle and the spiral into a meandering but pur- such as an overheard word or a bird’s song.
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What does the labyrinth reach you about
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How do you do your walk?
The most basic metaphor for walking a labyrinth
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When was the last time you had a really Walk to your destiny and see what your learn. Pay
good laugh? Medical research has proven attention to the to the sights and sounds. Do you
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Beauty Corner/The Right Image
Q & A: Fashion, Style, and Your Image that falls deep into your cleavage will bring
eyes there. Accessories should be strategically
placed to move the eyes up toward your face.
By Susan Osborne Susan Osborne has helped individuals and
to do with your own personal way of dressing. It’s companies develop their ‘perfect’ image using
the foundation of your wardrobe and how you image management and personal branding.
express yourself. Fashion is the hot and trendy She is a Certified Image Consultant, Licensed
items of the moment that come and go. People can Esthetician and owner of Be Day Spa & Image
become fashion victims by wearing too many Studio, located at 250 Commercial St.,
trendy clothes at once, wearing outdated fashions Manchester, NH. Susan can be reached at
or simply by wearing clothes that don’t suit their 603-624-2511.
body shapes or personalities. Have you ever
bought something because it was the hottest thing
in all the stores and magazines, or because every- Spa Corner
one else was wearing it, and then later said to your-
self, “I never wear it because it’s just not me.” If
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self, “Will this piece go with other items in my clos-
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Some of my clients need to wear flat shoes
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Makeup Corner Salon Corner
tion to any puffiness. Paint concealer around the
Get an Eye Lift! entire eye to brighten skin tone.
SUMMER CARE
By Kriss Soterion 2. Have your eyebrows professionally waxed and
shaped to add a lift to the brow bone. Add a soft
taupe pencil to fill in brows so they are well FOR HEALTHY
defined. Blend well. Defined brows will draw eye
area upward. HAIR!!!
3. Use matte or slightly luminous eye shadow in
colors such as soft pink, soft peach or sot beige as
an all-over highlight color from lash line to brow.
By Charlene Burke
Accent with soft taupe brown or soft gray in crease. POOLS
Leave lid light to open the eyes. Save accent colors
for eyeliner only! Pools have chlorine and other chemicals that
can be damaging to your hair. To help protect
4. Choose eyeliner that has pigment. Avoid liner your hair you should wet it down with tap or
that is neutral and dark, which tends to make eyes bottled water and apply a small amount of
look tired. Colors such as blue-gray, khaki, teal, leave in conditioner right before going into
blue and purple will add brightness to eyes. Apply the pool. Also use a clarifying shampoo every
to top and bottom lid, with more on the top to add third shampoo and a good conditioner.
to the lift. Blend to a soft, smoky finish. If your hair still begins to get a green cast
after taking all these steps make an appoint-
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5. Lots of black mascara! Mascara has the power to ment with your salon for a demineralizing
No Anesthesia, no surgery…no kidding! open your eyes, wake them up and make them treatment to remove the chlorine.
With a simple stroke of the makeup brush sparkle. Even if this is the only product you wear
and these “age defying” techniques, you can this is the most important. Wear more on top to add COLORED HAIR
look brighter and up to 10 years younger. to the lift!
To help protect your color from fading or
The eye area is the first area to show the signs Don’t believe it? Try these tips to one eye, then step becoming brassy from the summer sun
of aging; skin thins and dark circles become back and see the difference…you won’t believe always use a product designed for colored
more obvious, the brow bone area begins to your eyes!! hair. They have extra moisturizers and sun-
droop downward, eyes seem to recede and screens to help maintain your color.
loose their sparkle. Kriss Soterion has worked as a Master Makeup Whenever possible a hat is recommended. If
Artist for 18 years, she is also a professional photog- your color still fades in between appoint-
Aside from surgery there is help. First, keep rapher and esthetician. She is the owner of Kriss ments in the summer ask your stylist to rec-
the eye area hydrated with eye cream during Cosmetics Studio, and her own personal cosmetic ommend a color shampoo with color in it to
the day, and at night use emollient oil such as line based in Manchester, NH. Kriss is a former match your shade. These can be used when-
sweet almond or olive. Secondly, avoid Miss NH 1987, and has worked extensively as a ever needed to help maintain your color.
dehydration, smoking and overexposure to traveling artist for national clientele & TV net-
sun. And, use the following miraculous works including CNN, ABC & NBC. Charlene Burke is the owner of Salon 27, Rte.
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1. Paint concealer on with a small firm brush.
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, January 2004. Charlene has been a
This will help you to avoid using too much. but in rising up every time we fail." Cosmetologist 37 years. She is an educator for
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Health Corner/Ask The Nurse
Is a family physician, internist or osteopath right for you?
By Ask A Nurse - CMC
A doctor of osteopathy has the same educa-
YYour employer just changed your insurance
coverage and you need to find a new physi-
cian but are uncertain about which specialty
to choose. Where do you begin?
First, examine your family’s health care
needs and personal preferences and define
which members of your family require cov-
erage. Primary care physicians generally
include those who specialize in family prac-
tice, internal medicine or osteopathy.
Understanding the differences between
ages, from infant to mature adult. The family
physician receives a broad range of training that
includes internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics
and gynecology, psychiatry and geriatrics. Special
emphasis is placed on prevention and the primary
care of entire families.
A doctor of internal medicine manages both com-
mon and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults
and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagno-
sis and treatment of cancer and diseases affecting
the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, res-
piratory and vascular systems. They are also
tional requirements as a medical doctor but
receives additional training in the muscu-
loskeletal system, with a focus on a whole per-
son approach and preventative health care
using osteopathic manipulative medicine to
diagnose and treat. Osteopaths are fully
licensed to diagnose illnesses, perform surgery
and prescribe medicine.
Assessing your personal preferences and your
specific health care needs will guide your spe-
cific health care needs will guide you in decid-
ing what type of primary care physician is
these types of physicians may help you trained in the essentials of primary care, which right for you and your family.
make a choice. incorporates an understanding of disease preven-
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Nutrition Corner
Food for Thought: Do you control your cravings
or do your cravings control you? By Holly Johnson Long roots include carrots, parsnips, burdock
and daikon radish. Round roots include
turnips, radishes, beets and rutabagas. Long
roots like burdock and daikon are excellent
blood purifiers and can help improve circula-
only awareness can tell you, along with developing tion in the body and increase mental clarity.
a deep connection with your body and its needs. Of Round roots are nourishing to the stomach,
all the relationships in our life, the one with our spleen, pancreas and reproductive organs and
body is most essential, and it takes communication, can help regulate blood sugar, moods, and
love, and time to cultivate. Awareness and gradual alleviate cravings.
but lasting changes bring about health and balance.
Here are some things to look for next time you If you would like more information on how
notice a craving: you can create a personalized eating plan that
I
keeps you balanced and full, please contact
If you are like most people, your cravings Holly at 603-296-0830 X3. You can also learn
probably control you. One of the reasons for - When you have a craving, first have a glass
more about Holly and her specific programs
this is that we live in a constant state of “go” of water and wait ten minutes.
by going to www.healthypursuits.net.
and often we find ourselves eating on the
run and consuming many highly processed - Add a healthier version of what you crave
… the truth learned from another is of no
convenience foods. Unfortunately, these into your life. For example, if you crave sweets,
value, and the only truth that is living and
foods do not fill you up and often send you try eating more fruit and sweet or root vegetables.
effective, which is of value, is the truth which
on a blood-sugar roller coaster throughout we ourselves discover.
the day that keeps you constantly hungry - What is out of balance in you life? Is there
~Alexandra David-Neale
and craving carbohydrates. something you need to express, something
being repressed? What happened in your life
Holly Johnson is a graduate of the Institute for
Deconstructing Cravings just before you had this craving?
Integrative Nutrition and is a Board Certified
The body is an amazing source of intelli- Holistic Health Counselor through the
gence. It is always there for you, pumping - When you eat the food you are craving, enjoy
American Association of Drugless
blood, never skipping a beat, and maintain- it, taste it, savor it; notice its affects. Then you
Practitioners. Holly has a private health coun-
ing homeostasis. Is this intelligence making can be aware and freer to decide if you really
seling practice with an office at Full Spectrum
a mistake by craving ice cream or a ham- want it next time
Wellness in Manchester where she works with
burger or chocolate? Are cravings due to clients on weight management, eating for
lack of will-power or discipline? I’d like to energy, and creating a healthy lifestyle. Every
suggest that cravings are solutions to much Food Focus: Root Vegetables client has a unique “bioindividuality” so the
deeper problems. Perhaps your diet is too The roots of any plant are its anchor and founda- focus is on creating an individualized nutrition
strict, devoid of essential nutrients or you tion; they are the essential parts that support and and lifestyle plan that works for each person.
are living a lifestyle that is too boring or nourish the plant. Root vegetables lend these prop-
stressful, so the body tries to correct that erties to us when we eat them, making us feel liter-
imbalance by sending you a message: a ally more physically and mentally grounded and
craving. For example, a craving for some- rooted, increasing our stability, stamina, and Do you have a story you’d like to share?
thing sweet can be due to inadequate endurance. Roots are a rich source of nutritious
amounts of protein or exercise, too much complex carbohydrates, providing a steady source A challenge, a success, a problem you need
salt or caffeine, or too little water or love in of necessary sugars to the body. Instead of upset- help with? We’d like to know. Write us at
your life! ting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods do,
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The body is trying to get something it vital- supply the plant with vital nutrients, roots likewise
ly needs from the thing you are craving. increase absorption and assimilation in our diges- 03077 or email applaud@comcast.net.
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Thoughts with Dr. Erica Duffy
"We Have More Control Over Our Life Than We Think"
By Dr. Erika Duffy
lead, our health problems, the lack of funds and for you is a heck of a lot better than what
our fears from producing the life we are supposed you’ve been experiencing!
to have. We have been brain washed and been con-
ditioned to focus outside of ourselves when all we Dr. Erika Duffy has a successful practice in
need to do is have the courage to take responsibili- Goffstown, New Hampshire and does individ-
ty for our thoughts and how we respond to them. ual and phone sessions teaching people how
Most of us do not realize that life comes from us, to let go of negative patterns that is contribut-
not at us. Meaning our brains think thoughts and ing to their life. She is a co-author of "Wake Up
we respond to them creating the life from the tem- and Live the Life You Love" with Deepak
plates we remember and think life is supposed to Chopra, Dr. Wayne Dyer and Mark Victor
be like! You can tell how your day will be tomor- Hansen. She is a co-host on WZLX, Boston,
row just by how you feel today. We try drastically holds a Doctorate in C.O.R.E. She is also a
to control the way life comes into us so it is famil- Certified Holistic Counselor, a Certified Spirit
iar. Now how do we change it? Regression Counselor, and a Certified
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when we were children? Was it society, health is poor, take the steps to change it. If you
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Food Corner/Fast (& Healthy) Food Tasty Travels
Tasty Travels
Tomato and Basil Suddenly Susan’s Gourmet
Rigatoni Deli: Something for
By Patti Anastasia Everyone
Farm stands and farmers mar-
kets are offering an abundance
of wonderful tomatoes. Or
maybe you are growing your
own. To me, nothing beats a
freshly picked tomato still warm
from the sun. And at this time of
year, many of us are overrun
with tomatoes from our gardens.
Enjoy them while they last.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin
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When you’re in downtown Manchester for lunch
and you want a great sandwich or salad, Suddenly
Susan’s Gourmet Deli at 28 Hanover Street
(603-625-1850) is a excellent choice.
Suddenly Susan’s recently received NH
Magazine’s Best Wrap award and it’s easy to see
why. Sandwich lovers can select one of the signa-
ture sandwiches or build one from an extensive list
of ingredients. There are delicious options for veg-
etarians, along with a variety of salads. You can
also enjoy a homemade soup or a tasty dessert.
By our roving restaurant reviewer
Everything at Suddenly Susan’s is carefully
prepared with fresh ingredients. The sand-
wiches and salads look great and taste even
better. The Intown Wrap, a veggie option, is
loaded with spinach, feta cheese, carrots, roast-
ed peppers, sprouts, and black bean salsa. It’s
a delightful combination of colorful, fresh fla-
vors. The Lyric, one of the signature sandwich-
es, combines roasted turkey, boursin cheese,
bacon, tomato, spinach, and dill Havarti
cheese in a tomato wrap. If you’re really hun-
C and vitamin A. Did you know that a gry, try The Eagle, a triple decker wrap with
medium tomato provides 40% of the daily The deli seats approximately 20 diners, and weath- ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, and
requirement for vitamin C and 20% of the er permitting, there is outdoor seating for 20 addi- tomato layered on tomato and spinach wraps!
daily requirement of vitamin A? tional diners. Suddenly Susan’s does a brisk You must try The Amoskeag, a tasty treat of
carry-out business. You’ll order at the counter, find chicken, cranberries, green apples, and lettuce
In addition to being packed with vitamins, a seat, and the staff brings your food to your table. on marble rye. These are not ordinary sandwiches.
tomatoes are rich in the anti-oxidant The staff circulates frequently to make sure that
lycopene. Lycopene is the pigment that you have everything that you need. Suddenly Susan’s is open Monday-Friday
gives tomatoes their bright color. It is also from 10am-3pm. For more information, check
being studied for protecting us from can- The first thing you notice when you walk in out their web site at
cers, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Suddenly Susan’s is the menu, which is presented www.suddenlysusans.com.
Studies show that the lycopene in tomatoes on a colorful chalkboard behind the counter. The
is absorbed more efficiently when tomatoes staff will help you make a decision; there are so Although it’s small and busy, Suddenly
are cooked. The heat causes the cell struc- many options that it’s hard to choose. You won’t Susan’s isn’t loud, so it’s a great choice for a
ture of the tomato to break down, making spend very much time waiting for your order; serv- business lunch. The menu offers something for
the lycopene easier to absorb. ice is quick even when the deli is packed with hun- everyone. You can go there time after time and
gry people. still find something new and interesting
Here’s an easy way to make a delicious for lunch.
dinner from some of those tomatoes and
protect yourself against disease.
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Book Corner Kudos Corner
NH Woman Author Book Review This stuff is
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One day, she showed her youngest daughter for any activity or just quiet time.
Poetry groups. The groups meet once a month;
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during the summer some groups have taken a hia-
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tus. We have several local authors a month signing
publishing. Reservations: (800) 866-613
and discussing their books, many of local interest.
Authors of Children’s and Teen books such as
The result was Angel on the Great Medicine
Marty Young Stratton are always favorite guests.
Trail, a novel for middle school and high
We also have famous authors several times a year.
school readers. With the Harrington family
characters firmly fixed in her mind, research
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on settings and plot lines fell into place, and
668-5557 for current book group information. We Attic
the story of the family’s 1851 journey on the
also sponsor several children’s events a month, and
a summer reading program to encourage young
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readers to keep reading until school starts in
the father of the Harrington clan, a doctor,
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Business Corner/Emotional IQ
What Does Sex Appeal, Business Success and Spiritual
Enlightenment All Have In Common? By Debra LeClair Psy.D Are you a
O
Other than being potential elements of a ful-
filled life, all three usually involve the
development of something called emotional
intelligence (EQ). For decades it has been
believed that IQ, the measure of intellect,
was a large factor in how successful one
could be in life. More recent research indi-
cates that while IQ plays a part, it is really
emotional intelligence that helps us find
meaningful success in our work, satisfying
connection to other beings and purpose to
our lives. It also gives us the capabilities to
tive learning that could take place. One area you
can focus in on is to see what happens when you
find yourself becoming angry. What do you tell
yourself about the anger? What do you do with
your anger? Do you know how to go about put-
ting the situation into balance, so something positive
can arise?
As recommended by the Consortium for
Emotional Intelligence Research out of Rutgers
University, other ways to increase emotional intel-
ligence is to use assessments to determine your
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down our feelings or instead, having our ongoing feedback by participating in a support
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clear, this involves activating the part of you We’re looking for a detail oriented, organ- News Corner
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on page 39
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Business Corner/Marketing Corner
panies. It takes the average person several
A BRAND NEW YOU times of seeing or hearing an ad to remember it.
If you are unsure about how to go about develop-
By Karen Girard ing and promoting your brand image, there
are many companies that offer services that
makes your company a better choice than your can help you. Branding sessions can be uti-
competitor? When you truly understand your cus- lized to create your company’s brand vision,
tomer, you can begin to develop the right image for brand promise, brand attributes, brand per-
you for your brand. sonality and ultimately set up a roadmap for a
successful brand. You are then armed with the
If you don’t completely understand your customer right direction for your brand and the best
(and many companies do not), you might want to recommendations on how to bring it to life.
consider market research to find out exactly what
they are looking for. The better you know and A powerful brand strategy, executed properly.
understand your customer, the more successful is the best way to get your customers to
your company has the potential to be. It will allow remember you the way you want to be
you to provide the right services/ products that remembered. It’s a solid step to increasing
best meet your customer’s needs. sales and producing results for both you and
your customers.
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It’s best to think of it as an image.
Everything someone remembers about your
company, through advertising, product/
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the way is their image of you. It is impera-
tive that you are sending the right message
to consumers about your company in order
to achieve a successful brand.
How do you go about promoting your
brand in the marketplace? You need to
begin at the end. You must strategically
decide the vision of the ideal image you
want your customers to have. The rest is
about backing your way from that point to
now and creating the steps in between that
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perception of your company. You want to be
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Business Corner/Finance Corner
Reap the Rewards of Saving early for Your Child’s college Education
By R. Bradley Alderfer, J.D., CFP, CLU, ChFC,
contribution to your state’s plan may even be A financial professional can help you sort
deductible for state income tax purposes. through and access some of the most effective
education funding vehicles available today.
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts currently Whatever options you choose, develop and
allow you to contribute a total of $2,000/year per implement your long-term strategy early and
child through 2010. The account grows federal invest in a successful future for your children.
income tax free and can be used for costs associat-
ed with elementary and secondary school as well Note – This information is not intended as
as higher education expenses. legal or tax advice. Please seek the guidance of
your own legal or tax professional.
Custodial Accounts allow you to invest money in
a child’s name, retain control of the account until This provision will end on December 31, 2010
he or she reaches adulthood, and depending on the unless Congress elects to extend the Economic
child’s age, have most or all of the earnings taxed Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of
at the child’s tax rate. Each year, you can give up 2001 or remove its sunset provisions.
to $11,000 per child (gift tax free) and the earnings Depending upon the state in which you live,
grow in a tax-deferred manner. you have access to either a Uniform Gift to
Minors Act (UGMA) account or Uniform
Investment and savings products such as mutual Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA) account. The
funds, stocks, bonds, CDs and money market annual exclusion amount may be increased
accounts have no limit to the amount you can save, after 2004 due to a cost of living adjustment.
MMany parents want to help their children the money you accumulate can be used for any
secure a promising future by helping them purpose and you are free to choose the investment R. Bradley Alderfer, J.D., CFP®, CLU, ChFC, is
obtain a college education. Yet, almost half option with which you are most comfortable. a Financial Representative with the
of the parents in America with children However, they also do not offer the same tax Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
younger than college age have not even advantages of the other college funding options. (marketing name for the sales and distribution
begun to start saving. No wonder eight out arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life
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advantages. First, insuring your life is the only col- brad.alderfer@nmfn.com or visit his Web site
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annual survey, average tuition costs lege, the cash value of a permanent policy can be Do you have a story you’d like to share?
increased 11% in 2004 to $5,132 for public used for education costs or any other purpose you
four-year colleges and universities. The may choose. Be careful not to take out too much of A challenge, a success, a problem you need help with? We’d
increase was 6% for private schools averag- the cash value, it could have unintended conse- like to know. Write us at Applaud magazine. PO Box 578,
ing $20,082. quences. Life insurance is also one of the few
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Saving early helps. But in reality, most peo- ing your child’s eligibility for financial aid.
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gifts. The key is to devise a strategy early Sallie Mae, FastWeb and FinAid are online
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There are a number of funding alternatives Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS).
to consider in your planning process. College
Savings, Investment and Insurance programs Grandparents’ gift
Grandparents or other family members and friends
A Section 529 plan is a state-sponsored col- might also play a part in the funding process.
lege saving plan with some great tax advan- Annual contributions into a 529 plan for example,
tages. While contributions into a 529 plan may total $11,000v per beneficiary without trigger-
are not deductible for federal income tax ing federal gift taxes. There is also a special provi-
purposes, the investment grows tax- sion that makes it possible for individuals to gift
deferred and withdrawals are not subject to up to $55,000 (up to $110,000 for married couples)
federal income taxes.3 Depending on the into a Section 529 plan at one time and prorate the
state in which you live, all or some of your gift over 5 years for gift tax purposes
Summer/Fall 2 0 0 5 w w w . a p p l a u d o n l i n e . c o m 21
Spotlight Corner
A Dream Come True for Both Owner and Clients.
By Lisa Wanta
benefited. I wanted to have a company where I into a deep need that local women were feel-
knew people benefited.” ing: to be treated as a person first and a pock-
Inspiration of how to go about helping women etbook second. There were other wig stores in
came from an unexpected source. Staiti’s hairdress- the area, said Staiti, but they lacked the consid-
er, Steven Keskinen of Stephen Marx Hair salon, eration and personal attention that Staiti’s
suggested that she take over the “wig department” clients craved. “Women would leave (the
of his hair salon. “He knew that people needed other wig stores) in tears,” Staiti said. Some
wigs, but he didn’t have time to develop it,” said stores would ask first if a woman had insur-
Staiti. So she purchased his inventory of wigs, and ance, then try to convince her that she should
set up a pilot site in a separate area of Keskinen’s be satisfied with whatever wigs the store hap-
salon. Shortly afterwards, Staiti had gained enough pened to have on hand. One client, who later
came to
Staiti for
“For the last ten years ........I couldn’t touch and feel (my help, was, in
her early for-
work) and know that people benefited. I wanted to have a ties, losing
her long,
beautiful
Jacqui Staiti company where I knew people benefited.” hair. She was
F Flowers border the brick walkway, leading
to the boutique with an exclusive-sounding
name in the window: Amanda Thomas.
Inside, the walls are lined with items chosen
to comfort a woman’s body and soothe her
spirit, such as elegant lingerie, natural cos-
metics, and custom-designed hats. The
main shop area flows into a smaller room
containing a dressing table with mirrors
and a padded chair, like a beauty salon.
Only instead of bottles of sweet-smelling
potions, the room is filled with stands hold-
ing hairpieces of varying colors, lengths,
ground to be able to open her own store in Amherst,
NH. She called it “Amanda Thomas,” a combina-
tion of her daughter’s and son’s first names. In
addition, Staiti thought that the smooth-sounding,
easy-to-spell label would work well if, as planned,
she is able to create her very own wig-line.
Very early on, Staiti realized that she had tapped
shown some
short, gray,
curly wigs, which didn’t even come close
to matching her natural style or color. But
because the woman didn’t have insurance, she
was not givenenough options or time to find a
better-suited wig.
At Amanda Thomas however, said Staiti, they
do a lot of custom ordering. “I want to give
Win the opportunity to have your
styles and softness. For Amanda Thomas is business Spotlighted in Applaud!
a specialized boutique, catering mainly to
women who are experiencing hair loss due
to chemotherapy.
Enter to win Applaud’s
FIRST Annual Women
“We carry very specific, unique products
that you cannot get at the local Kohl’s or Entrepreneur-of-the-year Contest.
Walmart,” said Jackie Staiti, owner and
operator of Amanda Thomas. Besides a If you are a Female NH business owner, and will have
large selection of wigs, Staiti offers items to
help women deal with issues such as incon-
been in business a full year by
tinence and menopause. She also has 12/31/05, you are eligible to enter.
recently completed the training necessary to
sell breast prosthetics, and now has them TO ENTER simply tell us your story by answering the questions below.
available for her clients.
1. What made you decide to start your business?
Staiti, who lives in Wilton, NH, began her 2. How you choose your product or service?
transformation from big-business worker to 3. What are some of the challenges you have encountered? Which has been the greatest?
boutique proprietor two years ago. She was 4. What are some of the successes you have encountered? Which do you consider your greatest?
working as a corporate controller for a soft- 5. What do you enjoy most about owning your own business? About your particular business?
ware company, and while she loved her job, 6. Is there something unique or humorous that you can share about starting your business?
still felt something missing. Although her
career was packed with high-energy chal- Please mail your answers to: Applaud Magazine, Attn: Contest Editor, PO Box 578, Raymond,
lenges, she found it lacking in self-fulfillment. NH 03077. All entries must be received by November 15, 2005. Don’t wait until the last minute!
We do not guarantee your entry will be accepted. The earlier you submit your entry the better
“I wanted to help solve a problem for chance you will have. Make sure you include the following information: Name, Business name,
women,” said Staiti. “For the last ten years personal and business address, personal and business phone, fax, email, web address, business
at the software company, I couldn’t touch start date and partners names (if any). If you have any questions, you may call (603) 895-4699 or
and feel (my work) and know that people
22 Applaud M a g a z i n e Summer/Fall 2005
women same store offered to shave Martin’s head and glue (hope for) word of mouth. That’s best for me.”
products a hairpiece onto it, a process that would have to be
that look repeated several times a year. She never went back. Staiti has taken several creative approaches to
like them- marketing her store. One avenue that has
selves,” said Now, Martin owns a wig from Amanda Thomas opened up well due to her ‘feet on the street’
Staiti. She that makes her feel happy, feminine, and attractive. method has been visiting doctor’s offices.
doesn’t “It’s very hard for a female, when you’re balding-- Staiti made up “goody bags” to distribute to
believe in you want to look nice, but you go out and know the doctors’ patients, filled with sample prod-
pushing a people are staring at your head,” said Martin. “It’s ucts. She also baked cookies decorated with
certain wig so nice to go out and know you look wonder- the pink breast cancer ribbon and brought
on clients ful…All my friends and family love it.” them around to the doctors’ staff, just to help
just to make them be aware of her store’s presence in the
a sale, Through her work at Amanda Thomas, Staiti has area. Now, she said, she gets calls from those
because hair, met many wonderful, strong, beautiful women. doctors’ offices, saying, “Can you bring by
and the loss She has clients who are dealing with all kinds of more products?”
of it, is very debilitating diseases, from crippling arthritis to
emotional multiple forms of cancer. “They are amazing peo- Another stumbling block has been the strug-
for a ple with amazing attitudes,” said Staiti. Often she gle to select the right mix of products to
woman. “A keeps in contact with these women after their need please her customers. “It’s hard to forecast
lot of for her products has passed. what people want,” she said. “What colors?
women I see What styles? It’s trial and error.” It took Staiti
haven’t In fact, Staiti’s strong rapport with her clients is a full year to get the right mix of wigs into her
adjusted to proving to be both a blessing and a challenge, as inventory, she said. Now she is applying the
their hair she makes plans to expand Amanda Thomas. “A same principles to the other types of products
loss yet,” lot of women want to meet with me, specifically,” in her store. “I try to really listen to people, to
said Staiti. said Staiti. When she opens additional boutiques, see what they want,” she said. “It takes practice.”
“They’ve hopefully starting in summer, 2006, Staiti plans to
been through surgery, they’ve been through spend plenty of time making sure she finds the Some new items that will be coming to
chemotherapy… they’re very upset. The right person to run each store, someone that will Amanda Thomas include specially made
last thing they need is to be treated badly.” mirror her care and consideration for the customers. underwear, designed to combat incontinence
Staiti also offers a lay-away plan for women issues; soft, stretchy post-surgical camisoles
who need wigs and other garments for women; and non-
but are not able metallic deodorant for women undergoing
to have them “This is so much more fulfilling than my other career,” radiation therapy.
covered by
insurance. she said. “It’s seeing these women—some who came in Although she deals every day with women
facing grim and grueling circumstances,
Staiti tries to
focus on nurtur- crying—look in the mirror and saying, “It’s me—I’m back.” Staiti said she loves what she is doing. “This
is so much more fulfilling than my other
ing her clients’ career,” she said. “It’s seeing these women—
emotions as some who came in crying—look in the mirror
well as providing them with a product. She The hugs, happy smiles, and feeling of truly help- and saying, “It’s me—I’m back.”
schedules her initial appointments to last ing her clients has carried Staiti through the prob-
from 1- 1 ½ hours. “A lot of these women lems and pitfalls of starting her own business. She Next to the doorway of Amanda Thomas is a
are needing to talk,” said Staiti. “I can see said that one of the hardest things has been the beribboned sign saying, “Depart With A
through their illness and see that they’re still unavoidable catch-22 of working for yourself: not Happy Heart.” With the hard work, creativi-
a person.” She also ensures that she spends enough time to do everything. “You can’t afford ty, and care she has invested in her “unique
time educating women about the wigs, people to work for you, so you have to do every- boutique” for women, Jackie Staiti strives to
teaching them how to wear the wigs proper- thing yourself,” she said. Also, she struggled with see that her clients do just that.
ly and how to maintain them. not having enough time to promote her business.
“Newsprint doesn’t work for me,” she said. “So I
Kathy Martin of Merrimack is one client have to do ‘feet on the street’—knock on doors, In Our Next Issue
who stopped by Amanda Thomas on a
whim, knowing she wanted a wig but fear-
ful of the ordeal of buying one. “It was love To Donate to the American Year End Review - How did this year
at first sight,” said Martin of her experience.
“Everything was so comfortable and Jackie
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(603) 249-3000 Bedford, NH 03110 (603) 622-6484 Sheela M. Bhattacharyya, MD Manchester, NH 03103
Lynda Bennett, MD (603) 626-4392 Gina M. Di Venuti, MD Mary Jo Montanarella, MD
Emily Burns, MD Meredith J. Selleck, MD Anne M. Loosmann, MD, FASC
Apple Tree Family Phys. 44 Birch Street, Suite 301 Granite State Emerg
4 Orchard View Drive Glen Lake Family Practice Pawtuckaway Medical Ctr. Derry, NH 03038 Physicians
Londonderry,NH 03053 89 So. Mast Rd 15 Freetown Rd Anne M. Loosmann, MD 100 McGregor Street
(603) 537-2100 Goffstown, NH 03045 Raymond, NH 03077 Manchester, NH 03102
Judith M. McCole, DO (603) 497-5661 (603) 895-8000 Bedford Commons Kathleen M. Zaffino, MD
Jill M. Waren, MD Nancy S. Husarik, MD 48 Riverway Place #4
Bedford Commons OB- Bedford, NH 03110 Infectious Disease
GYN,PA Hampshire Pediatrics Pediatric Health Associates Pamela Z. Baldassarre, DMD Associates
201 Riverway Place 113 Mammouth Road 275 Mammouth Road 10 Prospect Street, Suite 201
Bedford, NH 03110 Manchester, NH 03109 Manchester, NH 03109 Bedford Commons OB-GYN,PA Nashua, NH 03060
(603)668-8400 (603) 623-2229 (603) 663-8300 201 Riverway Place Elizabeth C. Clark, MD
Kathryn L. Deason, MD Margaret L. Wiegand, MD Mary E. Pulaski, MD Bedford, NH 03110
Kristen L. Bannister, MD Holly P. Neefe, MD Danielle T. Albushies, MD Jeffries Family Medicine
Nancy J. Parisher, MD Hooksett Medical Center Patricia E. Cayer, MD Kristen L. Bannister, MD 345 Cilley Road, Upper
Polyxeni S. Rounds, MD 1256 Hooksett Rd Kathryn L. Deason, MD Level
Hooksett, NH 03106 River Road Pediatrics Polyxeni S. Rounds, MD Manchester, NH 03103-4500
Bedford Village Family (603) 624-8652 601 Riverway Place Jennifer F. Jeffries, MD
Practice Lisa B. Doyle, MD Bedford, NH 03110 Bedford Women's Care Assoc
15 Constitution Drive (603) 622-8619 160 S. River Road, S-100 Laconia Cardiology, PA
Bedford, NH 03110 Infectious Disease Assoc. Rochelle J. Heit, MD Bedford, NH 03110 85 Spring Street
(603) 472-7233 10 Prospect St, Ste. 201 Sharon L. Van Tuil, MD Linda J. Syiek, MD Laconia, NH 03246
Carolyn G. Claussen, MD Nashua, NH 03060 Alix Handelsman, MD Katherine M. Bachman, MD Mary-Claire Paicopolis, MD
(603) 595-1305 Cecilia L. Clemans, MD
Briarwood Primary Care Alexander B. Granok, MD Salem Medical Center Eileen C. Golden, MD Lewis Physical Medicine
445 Cypress Street, Suite 5 Elizabeth C. Clark, MD 18 Pelham Rd Jeanne M. Johnson, MD 166 S. River Road #1A
Manchester, NH 03104 Salem, NH 03079 Anne M. O'Connor, MD Bedford, NH 03110-6928
(603) 663-8200 Jeffries Family Medicine (603) 870-7400 Kathleen C. Leahy, DO
Elizabeth A. Chase, MD 345 Cilley Rd, Upper Level Naomi Rosenberg, MD Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, NH 03101 100 McGregor Street Manchester Dental Alliance
Derryfield Medical Group (603) 606-6977 Surgical Care Group PC Manchester, NH 03102 100 McGregor Street
275 Mammouth Rd, Ste. 4 Jennifer F. Jeffries, MD 4 Elliot Way, Suite 302 Jodee L. Mosher, MD Manchester, NH 03102
Manchester, NH 03109 Manchester, NH 03101 Susan C. Elias, MD Mary E. Pierce, DMD
(603) 624-4380 Manchester Community (603) 627-1887
Jennifer R. Wise, MD Health Center Patricia C. Furey, MD Danby & Margesson, PA Manchester Family Health
1415 Elm Street 721 Chestnut Street 57 Webster Street, Suite 110
Doctors Park Pediatrics Manchester, NH 03101 Tower Hill Professional Pk. Manchester, NH 03104 Manchester, NH 03104
275 Mammouth Road (603) 626-9500 182 Rockingham Rd,Ste. 9 Lynette J. Margesson, MD Paula A. Leonard-Schwartz,
Manchester, NH 03109 Shanta Mahmubu, MD Londonderry,NH 03053 MD
(603) 663-8300 (603) 434-4363 Dartmouth Commons
Alexis B. Plantier, MD Manchester Obstetrical Daniela E.Verani, MD 765 South Main St. Manchester Obstetrical
Sandra C. Farkouh, MD. Associates Manchester, NH 03102 Associates
150 Tarrytown Rd Anna S. Ryan, MD Judith A. Devine, MD 150 Tarrytown Rd
Dr. Montanerella & Manchester, NH 03101 1650 Elm Street, Suite 101 Connie J. Campbell, MD Manchester, NH 03103
Associates PA (603) 622-3162 Manchester, NH 03101 Jennifer M. Donofrio, MD
30 Canton Street, Suite 6 Heidi Meinz, MD (603) 626-7546 Derryfield Medical Group Heidi L. Meinz, MD
Manchester, NH 03101 Jennifer M. Donofrio, MD 275 Mammoth Road
(603) 624-1638 Denise M. Winings, MD Manchester, NH 03109 Merrimack Valley
Mary Jo Montanarella, MD New Boston Primary Care 50 Nashua Rd Jennifer R. Wise, MD Orthopaedic
52 High Street Londonderry,NH 03053 4 Elliot Way S-100
Elliott Hospital -NICU New Boston, NH 03070 (603) 437-3900 Doctors' Medical Center Manchester, NH 03103
One Elliot Way (603) 487-3429 88 McGregor St. S-104 Mary-Lee Sole, MD
Manchester, NH 03101 Stephanie Silverman, MD Lynette J. Margesson, MD Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 663-2692 721 Chestnut Street Bijoy L. Kundu, MD
Lisa A. Andruscavage, DO Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-0858
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Merrimack, Milford
N.E. Comprehensive
Dartmouth Community Group Practices
Theodore Renna, MD PA Dartmouth-Hitchcock Dartmouth-Hitchcock Pediatric Specialties -
Counseling 454 Old Street Rd, Suite 204 Nashua East Manchester Gastroenterology
4 Bud Way Peterborough, NH 03458 21 East Hollis Street 100 Hitchcock Way Pamela Hofley, MD
Nashua, NH 03063 Cathryn L. Welch, MD Nashua, NH 03060 Manchester, NH 03104 Susan T. Edwards, MD
Priscilla M. Cusi, MD (603) 577-4000 (603) 695-2500
Tower Hill Prof. Pk. Pediatric Specialties -
Nephrology Associates PA 182 Rockingham Road S-9 General Surgery Ambulatory Surgery Surgery (CHaD)
248 Pleasant St. S-G300 Londonderry, NH 03053 Stacey Abbis, MD Center Laurie A. Latchaw, MD
Concord, NH 03301 Daniela E. Verani, MD Catherine O. Hunt, MD
Olga Voroshilova, MD Orthopaedics Rebecca E. Kadish, MD Podiatry
Webster Street Internal Med Susanne Zimmermann, Rosalie A. Lopresto, DPM
New England Heart 57 Webster Street MD Gastroenterology Karen Rios, DPM
Institute Manchester, NH 03104 Yuki Igari, MD
100 McGregor Street Karen M. Calegari, DO Nurse Midwifery and Rheumatology
Manchester, NH 03102 Belinda L. Castor, MD OB/GYN Eye Services Denise Stripling, MD
Lilian P. Joventino, MD Christine Cochrane, DO Valerie A. Bell, MD Melissa Ernst, OD
Cecilia Stuopis, MD Dartmouth-Hitchcock
NH Oncology-Hematology Willowbend Family Practice Heather Feltmate, MD Obstetrics, Gynecology and Bedford
PA 20 Washington Place Nurse Midwifery 25 South River Road
200 Technology Drive Bedford, NH 03110 Internal Medicine Colleen M. Barber, MD Bedford, NH 03110
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Gina M. DiVenuti, MD Paula M. Mahon, MD Maria Velazquez-Evans, Shirley Galucki, MD
Meredith J. Selleck, MD MD Adili Shay, MD Family Practice
Maria A. Davila, MD Michelle A. Urban, MD
Radiation Oncology Assoc 1611 Hooksett Road Oncology Oncology (Norris Cotton
One Elliot Way Hooksett, NH 03106 Gautami Rao, MD Cancer Center) Pediatrics
Manchester, NH 03103 Gautami Rao, MD Amanda Spiro, MD
Andrea B. McKee, MD Anne S. Ryan, MD Dartmouth-Hitchcock
1650 Elm Street S-101 Nashua West Internal Medicine Pediatric Specialties -
Tallman Eye Associates Manchester, NH 03101 591 West Hollis Street Sandeep K. Dhillon, MD Neurology (CHaD)
50 Prospect Street Nashua, NH 03062 Jennifer T. Jones, DO Anne C. Woods, MD
Lawrence , MA 01841 Denise M. Winings, MD (603) 577-4440 Claire Lonergan, DO
Cynthia L. DeAngelis, MD 50 Nashua Road, S-301 Paula Lovinski, MD
Londonderry, NH 03053 Family Practice Annie Mathew, MD
The Eye Center of Concord Nanyee L. Keyes, MD Lisa Michele Plotnik, MD
9 S. Spring Street Esthia K. Giakovis, MD Vijaya Upadrasta, MD
Concord, NH 03301 Connie J. Campbell, MD Pediatrics
Erin Fogel, MD 765 South Main Street Melanie A. Roscoe, MD Family Practice
Manchester, NH 03102 Liliane Sznycer, MD Stephanie J. Ashbaugh, MD
The Mental Health Center Denise Youssef, MD Rose Weld, MD
401 Cypress Street Elizabeth S. Spindel, DMD
Manchester, NH 03101 862 Union Street Dartmouth-Hitchcock Pediatrics
Janet Carella, MD Manchester, NH 03104 Merrimack Family Practice Ana Maria Ferrer, MD
Lynn A. Villemaire, MD 294 Daniel Webster Julia Nordgren, MD
Highway Liz H. Olson, MD
Merrimack, NH 03054 Lisa Michele Plotnik, MD
(603) 424-4713 Christine K. Rosenwasser,
MD
Amy Brumfield, MD Amy L. Wrentmore, MD
Mary Merkel, DO
Pediatric Specialties -
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Cardiology (CHaD)
Milford Family Practice Naomi S Gauthier, MD
14 Armory Rd Iran (Irene) Sadr, MD
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-2515 Pediatric Specialties -
Endocrinology (CHaD)
Kathy Brann, MD Kyle W. Landt, MD
Kawalpreet Manku, MD Molly Harrington, MD
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Women Doctors in NH - Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack,
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Milford, Southern NH Medical Center
Diagnostic Radiology Occupational Medicine Nashua Pediatrics Associated Radiologists, PA Infectious Disease Assoc
(Need Referral) (Referral Needed) 155 Kinsley Street 8 East Pearl Street 10 Prospect Street
Nashua, NH 03060 Nashua, NH 03060 Nashua, NH 03060
St. Joseph Hospital
O'Dea Occupational Care, (603) 889-6671 (603) 883-4636 (603) 595-1305
Department of Radiology
522 Amherst St., Suite22 Pamela Beahm, MD Marilyn Rix, MD Elizabeth C. Clark, MD
172 Kinsley Street
Nashua, NH 03063 Ann Dobbins, MD
Nashua, NH 03060
603) 880-0448 Jennifer Page, MD Downtown Medical Associates Lahey Cardiology at The
(603) 882-3000
Barbara O’Dea, MD 280 Main Street, Suite 131 Medical Center
Deborah Berger, MD
Nashua Medical Group Nashua, NH 03060 8 Prospect St, North II
Ophelia Chang, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology 173 Daniel Webster (603) 577-3300 Nashua , NH 03060
SJ Family Medical Center Highway Martha C. Jaramillo, MD (603) 577-2039
OB/GYN Associates of So. NH Nashua, NH 03060 Wendi A. Cardeiro, MD
290 Derry Road
30 Daniel Webster Hwy. (603) 891-4550 EverGreen Women's Health Care
Hudson, NH 03051
Merrimack, NH 03054 Ranjan Dandekar, MD 280 Main Street, Suite 131 Medical & Renal Care, PA
(603) 882-6700
(603) 883-3365 Cara Mills, MD Nashua , NH 03060 19 Tyler St, Suite 203
Rima Downs, MD
Kelly MacMillian, MD (603) 882-0555 Nashua, NH 03060
SJ Family Medical Center Podiatry Rebecca S. Green, MD, FACOG (603) 880-3122
382 Daniel Webster Hwy. Women’s Medical (Referral Needed) Anita U. Yap, MD, FACP
Merrimack, NH 03054 Associates of Southern NH EveryWoman Gynecology
603) 424-4181 166 Kinsley St., Suite 204 Ankle and Foot Center 10 Prospect Street Medicine-Pediatrics of
Holly Drexler, MD Nashua, NH 03060 17 Riverside St., Suite 205 Nashua, NH 03060 Nashua
Nicola Kernan, MD (603) 880-9200 Nashua, NH 03062 (603) 577-3170 10 Prospect Street, Suite 303
Sylvia Horsely, MD (603) 882-8866 Cynthia A. Rasmussen, MD, Nashua , NH 03060
SJ Family Medical Center Jennifer Sartori, DPM (603) 889-2847
42 Nashua Street Oncology Family Practice - Nashua West Deborah J. Ganem, MD
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(603) 673-3014 Associates Nashua, NH 03062 Merrimack Family Practice
Krista Lauer, MD The Oncology Center at St. 166 Kinsley St., Suite 201 (603) 577-4440 294 Daniel Webster Highway
Joseph Hospital Nashua, NH 03060 Nanyee L. Keyes, MD Merrimack, NH 03054
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(603) 883-7970 Mary Voltz, MD Psychology Merrimack, NH 03054 Merrimack Valley Women's
Deborah Dennis, MD (Referral Needed) (603) 429-3155 Health Care
Ophthamology Rajni Aneja, MD 10 Prospect Street
SJ Family Medical Center at Dr. Cynthia DeAngelis Center for Nashua , NH 03060
SkyMeadow 505 West Hollis Street NeuroPsychology & L Foundation Internal Medicine (603) 577-3300
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118 Portsmouth Ave
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9 Buzzell Avenue
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-8900
Derry 3 Alumni Drive, Suite 401
Exeter, NH 03833
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Alternative Health and Wellness
Alternative Medicine Making Its Way Into the Mainstream
By Melissa Mar tin
Why are so many women turning to CAM? tion. Doherty says the following conditions
According to Dr. Christine Doherty, a naturopath (a respond especially well to CAM: allergies
doctor who specializes in and prescribes natural (including food), chronic pain, diabetes, thy-
medicines for health conditions) at Nashua Natural roid disease, fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines,
Medicine, CAM has a fairly proven track record in digestive problems, heart conditions, and
the management of chronic conditions. “Nobody pediatric conditions, such as ADD and
disputes that there’s a big lifestyle component to Asperger’s syndrome. Musculoskeletal pain is
chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. the most common reason people turn to CAM,
The typical ten minute office visit with a physician according to the study.
does not address this,” says Doherty. A CAM prac-
titioner is concerned with the core issues causing But, don’t pitch your prescriptions or fire your
the symptoms, while a conventional doctor often physician yet. Conventional medicine and
focuses on treating only the symptoms. CAM can—and should--coexist. “Sometimes
“Mainstream medicine is reductionistic—it looks natural isn’t better,” says Doherty.
for the commonalities in people. CAM focuses on “Sometimes, prescriptions are the most effec-
Dr. Christine Doherty the fundamental differences between individuals,” tive and cheapest treatments, with the least
Has that chronic, nagging health condition says Doherty. amount of side effects.” Doherty cautions
finally convinced you to call your friend’s against the moralization of medicine on either
highly-touted alternative practitioner? If so, Doherty points out that many natural medicines side. “The goal of medicine, whether alterna-
you’re not alone. According to a recent sur- and treatments can manage chronic diseases more tive or conventional, should be to treat the
vey conducted by the Centers for Disease effectively and with fewer side effects than tradi- individual in the most effective way with the
Control and Prevention (CDC), 36% of tional medicine. “Many people are becoming disil- least amount of side effects.” That 57% of
Americans—mostly women--are using a lusioned with the prescription treadmill. physicians have referred patients to CAM
form of complementary and alternative Increasingly, patients have to take prescription practitioners reflects the bridging gap between
medicine (CAM), treatment that is used with medications just to manage the side effects of the these two disciplines. More than half of U.S.
or as an alternative to conventional medicine. primary medication.” A correctable nutritional medical schools now offer courses in CAM
deficiency, for example, could be causing the condi- therapies. “Everyone still needs a physician,
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especially in acute cases,” says Doherty. particularly effective for TMJ disorders and tion in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Moreover, mainstream physicians usually migraines. A recent study published in the The most common CAM treatments in
have access to more sophisticated diagnostic American Journal of Cardiology shows that tran- America, in descending order, are natural
equipment, which can assess diseases more scendental meditation can decrease high blood products, deep breathing, meditation, chiro-
adeptly and cost effectively. pressure and significantly lower death rates in practic, yoga, massage, and diet-based therapies.
heart disease patients. The National Center for
With the rapidly increasing prevalence of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Generally, CAM treatments are safe, especially
CAM, ranging from acupuncture to yoga, (NCAAM) recently funded a study that shows when administered by a licensed professional,
choosing a treatment and a practitioner can acupuncture, one of the oldest medical procedures, says Doherty. Always ask a prospective practi-
seem daunting. “Ask around,” advises is effective for pain relief and for increasing func- tioner about his or her education and licens-
Doherty. Referrals from people who have ing. Even if you cannot speak with practition-
been treated successfully for a condition simi- ers directly, their office staff, or their websites,
lar to yours are invaluable. Similar to conven-
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Enter tainment vaudeville out of public favor and replaced it
with the movies. The Palace adapted and
became primarily a movie house from 1930
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The History of the Palace Theatre functioning as an X-rated theatre (shhh…not
our finest moment!). By the late 1960’s the
Palace Theatre no longer had any connection to
its artistic beginnings. It was now being used as
On April 9, 1915, the Palace Theatre celebrated its classroom space for New Hampshire College.
opening night with great fanfare. Local press billed When the school moved to their new campus,
the evening as the grandest social occasion of the the Palace became surplus and fell into disre-
century and the musical comedy Modern Eve pair. The seats were removed, the stage equip-
played to a full house. The lights of the Palace now ment was left to deteriorate and the building
joined the many other theatres in the downtown was used as a warehouse.
that were collectively known as “The Great White Way.”
It appeared that the Palace’s theatrical days
From 1915 until 1930 the Palace Theatre was in its were over but in 1974 the Palace was given a
prime. Touring vaudeville companies regularly second chance to shine. Prominent Manchester
stopped at the Palace where performers such as lawyer John McLane and Mayor Sylvio S.
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Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope, Harry Houdini, The Dupuis spearheaded a campaign to restore the
The history of the Palace Theatre begins Marx Brothers, and Red Skelton entertained Palace to its original glory. With financial assis-
with a Greek immigrant named Victor tance from the Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean
Charas. At the age of 24, Victor arrived in Foundation, the Palace was awarded an oppor-
America with little money and unable to tunity to again become a cultural fixture in the
speak English. After working menial jobs city. Structural and aesthetic renovations were
and observing the people around him, made, new orchestra seating was installed, and
Victor decided that his future held some- on November 2, 1974, the Palace Theatre once
thing better. In June of 1914, with the help of again celebrated opening night.
general contractor Henry Macropol and
architect Leon Lempert & Son, Victor began Since that time the Palace Theatre has with-
construction on an impressive and grand stood fire and flood. In December of 1980, a
theatre. Fashioned after its namesake in pipe burst sending 70,000 gallons of water
New York City, the Palace Theatre was (and pouring down the balcony, over the rail, and
still remains) remarkably similar to its larg- into the theatre. In 1984, a fire on Hanover Street
er cousin. Completed in less than a year, the ravaged much of the block. The firewall of the
theatre boasted superb construction, a stun- audiences. In addition, stock companies presented Palace Theatre was credited for halting the
ning décor, and an interior that was cooled up to 12 performances a week. In 1928 a patron blaze and saving the rest of the structures.
by fans blowing air over great blocks of ice could see the resident company “The Palace
under the stage. The Palace was considered Players” for just 75 cents! Today the Palace Theatre is a beautifully
the only first-class theatre in New Hampshire restored 870-seat professional performing arts
that was fireproof and “air-conditioned.” As time moved on, the nature of entertainment center. In an area that once had 22 theatres, this
changed and so did the Palace. The advent of silent historic building is now the sole survivor of
pictures in the 1920’s, and later “talkies,” pushed “The Great White Way.” As the Palace’s history
continues to unfold, the theatre is again a center
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music and turn of the century children's activities. Open Doors Manchester is a unique collaboration of
local arts and cultural organizations, galleries, muse-
Rain or shine, this festival will provide entertainment for the ums, businesses, and the city of Manchester, aimed at
whole family. Art in the Park, presented by the Manchester encouraging multigenerational community participa-
Art Association, located at Veterans Park in downtown tion in the arts. Open Doors Manchester celebrates the
Manchester, will feature dozens of local artists. Fine crafts- rich cultural opportunities in Manchester with coordi-
men, the Mill City General Store featuring Made in NH spe- nated openings, transportation, and written materials.
cialty products, and local food vendors will be located in Four times a year, beginning April, 2005, on selected
Arms Park on the Merrimack River. Weekend performances Thursday nights from 5 to 8 pm, visitors can hop on
include musicians, singers, dancers, puppeteers and story "Art Trolleys" that loop continuously to arts and cultur-
tellers. al venues in downtown and on the east side of
CC Carole in white top with Manchester. The program event is open to the public
her side kick Kristi Lynn make Enjoy a short ride on the trolley providing transportation to and free of charge.
both parks.
an unbelieveable comedy Phone: 603-666-6600 Ext. 103
So much to experience you may need to spend the entire Location: Various downtown venues
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everything. CC's main goal is to focus and World Music Concerts, the New England Regional
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3rd Annual Mill City Festival - Manchester Gorham Moose Tours
September 10 – 11, 2005 May 27 through October 10, 2005 - Nightly beginning at 6:30
Mill City Festival & Art in the Park – The 3nd annual pm
Mill City Festival is a celebration of the diverse cultural (Subject to change due to Senior Trips)
landscape and the rich history of Manchester. This two Reservations are recommended
day event will be fun for all featuring fine local foods, Call 1-877-986-6673 (toll free) or 603-466-3103 for reser.
art, down home music and turn of the century children's Rates: $20.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Children, ages 5-12
activities. $5.00 for Children, ages 4 & under
Rain or shine, this festival will provide entertainment Join in the fun for a 3-hour journey along the picturesque
for the whole family. Art in the Park, presented by the Androscoggin River and into the 13-Mile woods area on our
Manchester Art Association, located at Veterans Park in Moose/Wildlife Tour. Take a ride on our comfortable, air Hart’s Location,NH 03812 - www.Notchland.com
downtown Manchester, will feature dozens of local conditioned, 21-passenger tour bus in search of the gentle
artists. Fine craftsmen, the Mill City General Store fea- giants of the North Country. We have a 93% success rate and
turing Made in NH specialty products, and local food have spotted as many as 17 moose during a single tour! The
vendors will be located in Arms Park on the Merrimack tour begins at the Gorham Information Booth and features a
River. Weekend performances include musicians, guided tour of the local area and several historical sites along
singers, dancers, puppeteers and story tellers. the way which includes a stop at the Northern Forest
Heritage Park to view a Moose Exhibit.
Tickets are $5 for one day, $8 for two days; discounts are
available for seniors, students and groups. Children Call for directions.
under 12 get in for free.
Foliage Trains from Lincoln, NH - Lincoln
Related Link: ttp://www.millcityfestival.com Sat, September 3, 2005 - Sun, October 23, 2005
The Hobo Railroad is running scheduled scenic foliage trains
Arms Park & Veterans Park with a view of the foliage along the Pemigewasett River. 14 Spacious Guest Rooms
Commercial St. & Downtown Elm St., Manchester 03101 Round trip is 80 minutes with snacks or lunch on sale. Order Woodburning Fireplaces
Phone: (603) 628-6880, Web: www.millcityfestival.com the Hobo Picnic Lunch and enjoy yourself on your narrated
Whirlpool Tubs & Decks
tour. Coaches are heated, most with tables. Restroom in sta-
A Taste of Downtown - Manchester tion only.
Pet Friendly
September 14, 2005 5 Course Dinners
Come taste food from downtown’s most delicious Phone: 603-745-2135 Bountiful Breakfasts
restaurants, visit the retail stores and galleries that make Location: Hobo Railroad Station
downtown unique. The event partners downtown Time: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. 100 Acres surrounded by the White Mountain
restaurants and retail locations; the restaurants will Price: $10 for adults; $8 for children National Forest Waterfalls, Mountain Trails,
serve their food from within the stores and galleries. Scenic Drives, Vistas, River Walks Hiking,
Vintage Race Boat Regatta - Wolfeboro
Climbing, Antiqueing, Outlet Shopping
Phone: 603-645-6285 Thu, September 15, 2005 - Sat, September 17, 2005
Location: Downtown Elm and Hanover Sts. View one of a kind boats and watch them race from the
Time: 5-8PM shores of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Innkeepers@Notchland.com
Price: Call for ticket information Phone: (603) 374-6131 Reservations: (800) 866-6131
Phone: 603-569-4554
Open Doors Manchester - Manchester Location: Wolfeboro Town Docks
November 17, 2005 Time: All day
Open Doors Manchester is a unique collaboration of
local arts and cultural organizations, galleries, muse- Maritime Mysteries & Lighthouse Lore Walk - Portsmouth,
ums, businesses, and the city of Manchester, aimed at Sat, September 17, 2005 -
encouraging multigenerational community participa- These evening candlelit walks bring you along the beautiful
tion in the arts. Open Doors Manchester celebrates the Portsmouth waterfront. With stories of Seacoast ghost ships,
rich cultural opportunities in Manchester with coordi- legends and lore of the Piscataqua, local lighthouse haunt-
nated openings, transportation, and written materials. ings and more told in the shadows of Prescott Park. Listen to
Four times a year, beginning April, 2005, on selected the amazing tales from the coastal islands during some of the
Thursday nights from 5 to 8 pm, visitors can hop on "Art Seacoast's most dramatic storms in history. Are there still
Trolleys" that loop continuously to arts and cultural ghosts haunting our local lighthouses today?
venues in downtown and on the east side of
Manchester. The program event is open to the public and Phone: 207-439-8905
free of charge. Location: Prescott Park
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 603-666-6600 Ext. 103 Price: $10 for adults; $8 for children
Location: Various downtown venues
Time: 5-8PM
Price: Free admission
Summer/Fall 2 0 0 5 w w w . a p p l a u d o n l i n e . c o m 3 5
Home Buyers Face Decisions that Affect Their Long-Term Financial Picture
By Claude J Wingfield,
see what current interest rates are. But a faceless specific needs. One of the most important fac-
web site will not take the prospect’s future financial tors to consider is how long you wish to bor-
planning into consideration or guide the potential row the money for. For example, if you know
borrower through the many nuances of the loan you will only be in the home for five years, it
process. When shopping for a home loan, be wary wouldn’t make sense to opt for a 30-year loan
of web-based services that offer programs to reel program or pay points up front to secure a
prospects in with attractive rates that are based lower interest rate. You would not be in the
upon unrealistic time frames. home long enough to benefit from such action.
If a lender is offering a terrific rate based on a 10- Recent statistics have shown that the average
day lock-in period, it is unlikely that the potential life of a mortgage contract is just less than five
home owner would actually be able to find their years, due, in great part, to a vibrant refinance
T
dream home, get through the negotiation process market. With this in mind, many consumers
Taking the step towards home ownership is
and win approval from a lender within such a short may opt to go with an adjustable rate mort-
one of the most important financial deci-
period of time. This is called short-pricing, and gage (ARM), such as a 2/28 or 3/27 ARM, 5/1
sions a person will make in their lifetime.
when it comes time to close the transaction, the rate ARM or 7/1 ARM. In these cases, the interest
There are many factors to consider when
that was originally offered is simply no longer rate is fixed for 2, 3, 5 or 7 years, usually at a
embarking on this venture. Literally hun-
available. As a result, the unfortunate prospect is lower rate than the corresponding 30 year
dreds of loan programs are available, and it
bulldozed into a loan program with a higher inter- fixed would have been. After the fixed period,
is important to find the one that best fits
est rate. the interest rate becomes adjustable and can
your personal long-term goals.
change periodically, the fluctuations in rate
It is highly unlikely that a qualified loan originator being dictated by the corresponding index of
First and foremost, you must have a mort-
whose business is based upon referrals will use
gage consultant in your corner that is
unscrupulous tactics such as this to get new cus-
willing to take the time to know what your
tomers in the door!
long-term goals are. Communication is the Looking For A
key factor here.
Once you have found a mortgage consultant that Mortgage?
you feel comfortable working with, lay your goals
Curious prospective home buyers some-
out on the table because it will have a tremendous
times turn to Internet-based services just to
impact on choosing a loan program that meets your
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life of a mortgage contract is just less than five more than your home is worth, which is know as closes, but should also provide you with ongo-
years, due, in great part, to a vibrant refinance negative amortization. ing service to assist you in managing that debt
market. With this in mind, many consumers over time.
may opt to go with an adjustable rate mort- Another popular program is the Interest Only
gage (ARM), such as a 2/28 or 3/27 ARM, 5/1 mortgage. These programs, for a time, only require
ARM or 7/1 ARM. In these cases, the interest that the interest payment be made monthly. On a Claude Wingfield is affiliated with Beacon
rate is fixed for 2, 3, 5 or 7 years, usually at a 30 year Interest Only mortgage, the option of inter- Mortgage Company, LLC, licensed by the
lower rate than the corresponding 30 year est only payments is for the first 10 years. After the New Hampshire Banking Department. Claude
fixed would have been. After the fixed period, first 10 years, the loan is paid monthly based upon hosts Home Buyer’s Seminars which are open
the interest rate becomes adjustable and can a 20 year amortization schedule. A great benefit to the public at 889 Elm Street, Manchester,
change periodically, the fluctuations in rate to this program is that the rate does not change NH 03101. Seating is limited. To reserve your
being dictated by the corresponding index of over time. seat at the next event, call (603) 606-5231 or e-
that program. The risk of the adjustable rate mail him at cwingfield@beaconmtg.com to
mortgage is often compensated for by under- Your mortgage consultant should be able to nar- RSVP and obtain a free copy of Claude’s
standing that the index that the loan is tied to row down a selection of these programs based on Home Buyer Handbook.
is relatively stable. In addition, adjustable rate the information that you have provided, and pres-
mortgage agreements come with built-in life- ent you with an easy-to-read spreadsheet that
time caps and limits to periodic increases. clearly defines viable options for your interest rate
and amortization schedule, monthly payment and
Another program that is gaining in popularity any potential savings you may realize by paying
is what is often called an Option ARM or points up front.
Choice ARM program. In both of these situa-
tions, the option (or choice) is the highlight.
Each month, the loan statement allows you to
Moreover, a reputable loan
originator will not hesitate to
Synergy
choose between a minimum payment, an share this information with
interest only payment, a 30 year payment or a your tax consultant or finan-
Thinking of buying your first
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the flexibility to choose the right payment to offer additional feedback on condos in your area, call my
complement your current financial situation. your behalf. automated hotline at 206-9890
However, while flexibility and cash-flow are
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Saving For a Downpayment - People Share Their Stories
By Jean Fuller ton
There were even some unexpected benefits. As a in another 6 months and is looking forward to
self employed person the improved dating opportunities.
Emily was able to take additional tax deductions. The last case is about Ruth, an older widow,
Peter was able to take some of his income without whose only sister passed away recently, leav-
paying Social Security tax since his new income ing her a modest inheritance. Ruth wanted to
put him over the income threshold. By saving move closer to her son’s family but didn’t
all of their extra income, they were able to com- want to move in with them. Finding a good
fortably buy a house a year later. And compromise, Ruth was able to build a small
Emily was so satisfied with her tutoring home on a portion of her son’s land. By not
work that she expects to continue while the having to pay for the land, and using the
children are young, since the hours are flex- inheritance to put a large down payment on an
ible. inexpensive pre-fab home, she ended up with
a very affordable mortgage that was half her
U
Sally presented a completely different situ- former rent. Since the home was mostly built
Usually folks spend years saving for a down ation. She is a divorced woman with a very good in a factory, once she had arranged for a foun-
payment on a house, but these days it can be salary through her job as a marketing manager for dation, it could be delivered and put together
very discouraging. It almost seems that a high tech company. Unfortunately, with all her within a week. She can now visit the grand-
housing prices are going up so fast that you traveling and her self-described ‘no head for math’, kids whenever she wants, but still maintain
can never catch up. Times are tough, but she has never taken the time to organize her her own life in her own home.
here are three stories of some folks who finances. She hasn’t been able to save and isn’t sure
were able to achieve their goal and how they why. But she would really like to move out of her There are as many solutions to finding a down
did it. apartment that she’s been in since the divorce, and payment as there are problems.
move into an upscale condo. So she was pleased to
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considering buying a house with only a 3% only for her clients, sells no products, and
down payment. They changed their mind accepts no commissions. She can be reached
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