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Column: Home Equity Line of Credit Can Ease Financial Impact of College

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Money IQ
By Sarah Hosford

The costs associated with life can be overwhelming, and with young adults packing up and heading off to college all over the country, this feeling is known by many. 

One way to help reduce the financial impact of college is to obtain a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC.) 

A HELOC is offered by banks; savings and loans, brokerage firms, credit unions, and other mortgage lenders, and allows the homeowner to tap into the equity in his or her home. 

The equity in your home is the difference between its value and what you owe on it. 

A HELOC is a revolving credit Read More

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Closes Deal on New Headquarters and Hospice Center

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Spirits were high as the final paper was signed Tuesday morning on a $1.2 million contract that is giving the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service a new home and the community a new Hospice Center. From left, LAVNS attorney Lynn Finnegan, Title Guaranty President Denise Terrazas, LAVNS Executive Director Sarah Rochester and LAVNS Board member Steve Stoddard. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
 
The former Boy Scout Cabin off Canyon Road is the new headquarters of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service. A Hospice Center will be built on the property. Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service will
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TechSource President to Speak at The Hive Thursday

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TechSource President V. Brian D’Andrea will present a talk titled, “The Business System: Much More Than the Product” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.

D’Andrea’s talk, sponsored by the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network is open to the public.

About V. Brian D’Andrea:

In 2001, V. Brian D’Andrea was appointed Chief Operating Officer at TechSource, 1475 Central Ave., Suite 250 in downtown Los Alamos.

He is responsible for the daily operations and marketing activities for the company as well as overseeing client relations. 

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‘Hilltoppers Give Back’ Work Party Set for Saturday

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Work Party needed to help tidy up Los Alamos High School grounds Saturday. Courtesy/LAPSF

LAPSF News:

The LAPS Foundation invites Los Alamos High School alumni, current students, friends and parents of current and past students to help spruce up Los Alamos High School at a work party from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25.

Using bond funds, the community and the schools have completed a wonderful new building, but there is still some work to be done.

In order to improve the appearance of the high school grounds, alumni and the community are invited to contribute some “sweat equity” Read More

Atomic City Children’s Theater Preps for Busy Year

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Courtesy/Atomic City Children’s Theater

By Kirsten Laskey

For the last five years, Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT) has given local students an in-depth theater education and the organization shows no signs of slowing down during the 2012-2013 school year.

In fact, this year the program is expanding to include a field trip planned for January to the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, Ga., and a new program for third and fourth graders called Act II.

Director Daren Savage said ACCT has provided productions for fifth through eighth grade students but it was decided to extend to the younger Read More

Council Unanimously Passes Visitor Centers Operations Contract with LACDC

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Member Services Coordinator Katy Korkos of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce smiles as County Council unanimously approves a $162.900 contract for general services with the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (dba Los Alamos Meeting & Visitor Bureau) plus applicable gross receipts tax for operations and management services of the Los Alamos and White Rock Visitor Centers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

County Council Approves Amendments to 2013 Compensation & Classification Plan

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Los Alamos County Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel briefs Council on proposed amendments to the FY 2013 Compensation and Classification Plan including a new job description for a Social Services Manager. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Following Los Alamos County Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel’s presentation, Council voted 5-1 to approve amendments to the FY 2013 Compensation and Classification Plan including a new job description for a Social Services Manager. Councilor Vincent Chiravalle voted against the measure. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Artwork Funding Approved for NEDO Smart House

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Carolyn Bossert of the Art in Public Places Board, left, and Libby Carlsten of Los Alamos County present their recommendations of artwork for the NEDO Smart House to Council. Council voted 6-0 to aprrove $15,000 be spent on artwork for the NEDO Smart House. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Art by Alexander Scheinker approved for Nedo Smart House. Courtesy Photo

Art by Umi Raby approved for NEDO Smart House. Courtesy Photo

Art by Kevin Box approved for NEDO Smart House. Courtesy Photo

Art by Minesh Bacrania approved for NEDO Smart House. Courtesy Photo

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