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Huuskonen: Flying High

Linda Huuskonen is one of few female helicopter pilots in New England.

Name: Linda Huuskonen

Street: Elliott Street

Family: Husband, Nyrik and daughters Shantel and Katia. Linda and her family also live with Linda's father, Joe.

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Occupation: Linda is a real estate investor who also teaches others how to do so with Powerhouse Wealth Strategies. It's a family business that includes Nyrik, Shantel and Katia.

Hobbies and Interests: Linda is a helicopter pilot. "I got my pilot license 10 years ago, at the school that had just started at Beverly Airport. At the time I was one of five women in New England and there were only 700 nationwide."   Linda did a lot of promotional work with the school to help future women pilots.  She belongs to the Ninety Niners which is a local chapter of the International Organization of Women Pilots. The group helps with scholarships and support to further women into aviation and to the ranks of becoming a pilot in this untraditional hobby for women.

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Favorite Book: Something More by Sarah Breathnach

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite shop in town:

Favorite Eatery:

Dream Vacation: "I would love to take a year long trip around the world."

How long have you lived in town: "I have lived here all my life, except for ten years, but then I came back."

Why did you choose Danvers:  "I wanted to raise my children in Danvers and have them grow up like I did."

Where would people see you around town: ", , and Sawasdee"

What would you like to see changed in town: "Reduction in ."

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