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Let it snow! Snow Blower house calls?

On Sight Repairs offers the convenience and savings of snow blower and small engine repair and tune-ups in your driveway.
DATELINE: MARSHFIELD, MA…
Doctors may no longer make house calls, but a new service called On Sight Repairs, based in Marshfield, Massachusetts will diagnose, fix and tune up your snow blower, lawn mower, lawn tractor or right in your driveway.
No need to beg a neighbor to borrow their truck or bribe your third cousin to help with the heavy lifting. On Sight Repairs will travel to homes throughout the South Shore of Massachusetts including Abington, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Scituate, Rockland and Whitman.

On Sight Repairs was started by Marshfield resident Earl Cogswell who learned small engine repair at one of the South Shore’s better known resources where he was employed for over two decades.

Cogswell learned about the importance of maintaining lawn and garden equipment, but also realized there was no easy and inexpensive way to arrange for that annual maintenance or occasional repair. Thus, he launched On Sight Repairs with a well stocked trailer outfitted with portable tools and a variety of commonly needed replacement parts. With less overhead, Cogswell charges 20 percent less than conventional repair centers.

“Most lawn mower or small engine repairs take only a couple of hours and you are ready to tackle your lawn or other task,” commented Earl Cogswell. He added, “I’m told by customers that in the past they would procrastinated about maintaining their lawn and garden equipment. They were hamstrung because they didn’t know someone who owned a truck to deliver it to a repair shop. The fact we also save them money is often secondary to the convenience factor of us coming to their home.”
To obtain more information about Onsight Repairs, visit www.OnSightRepairs.com, email Earl@OnSightRepairs.com or call (781) 264-8448.

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Keeping it real. How to get more life out of your freshly cut Christmas tree

freshly cut Christmas trees at Concord NurseriesROCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS…

There are many pros and cons of buying a real Christmas tree versus an artificial one—cost, upkeep, etc. There is no denying that the scent of a natural Christmas tree does create the flavor of Christmas unlike an artificial one. For traditionalists who refuse to go fake route, there are simple steps you can take to ensure your real Christmas tree lasts longer, makes less of a mess and, most importantly, is safer.

“For best results, you want to buy your tree as early in the season as possible,” said George Chapman, master grower at Concord Nurseries in Rochester, Massachusetts. “You want to be sure to give your tree a fresh cut of at least a third to a half inch off the bottom. Place your tree in a bucket of water outdoors in the shade or in a garage or shed until you’re ready to set it up indoors.”

Chapman recommends the following steps to optimizing the life expectancy of your tree and maintaining the safety of your home:

  • Place your tree in an area that will remain as cool as possible.
  • Keep your tree away from heat registers, stoves, fireplaces, etc.
  • Water your tree – Some people suggest adding preservative, sugar, lemon juice, or other additives to your Christmas tree water. There is really only one thing your Christmas tree needs – a continuous source of FRESH WATER.
  • Never allow your tree stand to run dry – The freshness of your tree will determine how much water it will drink. Freshly cut trees (for example, the trees at Concord Nurseries were cut one week ago) require a lot of water. Check your tree stand daily and refill.

Of course, the other part of the natural Christmas tree experience is what to do with it after the holidays. While it’s fairly easy to box up an artificial tree, many people are unsure of what to do with a real one.

Said Chapman, “After the holidays, your tree can be cut up and used as a winter mulch for tender perennials, or you can simply place it in your backyard to provide a protective spot for overwintering birds.”

With locations in Rochester and Concord, Massachusetts, Concord Nurseries offers a variety of  Christmas trees in a wide range of sizes. In addition to trees, Concord Nurseries sells decorated and undecorated holiday wreaths ranging in size from 12-inches to 48-inches, as well as a wonderful selection of poinsettias in several colors—red, white, pink and marble—and sizes—four inches to 10 inches.

Concord Nurseries is open Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm, Friday, 10am to 7pm and Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

For complete information on Concord Nurseries, visit www.ConcordNurseriesCSA.com.

Concord Nurseries

Concord Nurseries s a local greenhouse grower of vegetables, vegetable plants flowers and ornamental plants with locations at 874 Barretts Mill Road in Concord, Massachusetts and 22 Cranberry Highway (Route 28) in Rochester, Massachusetts. Concord Nurseries offers a retail farm stand at both locations for consumers, as well as a wholesale division for commercial businesses.

Concord Nurseries is open Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm, Friday, 10am to 7pm and Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

For additional information, including sales and event info, please visit www.concordnurseriescsa.com or visit the Facebook pages for each location, www.Facebook.com/ConcordNurseriesCSA  for Concord and www.Facebook.com/ConcordNurseriesRochester for Rochester.

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Old Colony Elder Services Offers Raffle Tickets to Raise Funds for Frail Elders in Crisis Situations

In an effort to raise money for frail elders in crisis situations, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, is creating an emergency fund for frail elders by offering raffle tickets for $5 each. The raffle tickets are available throughout December and January and the proceeds go towards food, fuel and medications for elders who are on a fixed income and in a crisis situation.

A total of $1,300 in cash prizes will be awarded beginning in February. One winner will be selected per day. Cash prize values vary. Winners will be notified by phone and posted online at www.OldColonyElderServices.org.

To obtain a raffle ticket, contact OCES at (508) 584-1561 or send an email to LDallaire@oldcolonyelderservices.org.

“Last year, proceeds from the raffle tickets enabled us to assist a number of elders such as a 66 year-old man who had lost his health insurance and could not pay for oxygen and a 90 year-old woman who couldn’t pay for heating oil. This year, we expect the number of elders in need will increase. We hope to raise at least $6,000 to be put aside in an emergency fund for elder in crisis situations,” explained Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.

About OCES


Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is a private, non-profit corporation designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver Support; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services and Home Care. 



OCES serves elders, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers in 23 communities in Southeastern Massachusetts: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman. 

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

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Emerson Bearing Takes to the Stars

Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world, has taken to the stars and will be providing bearings for deep space “dishes”.

Emerson Bearing has been awarded a contract with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to provide spherical roller bearings (sized at approximately two feet), for the Submillimeter Array (SMA), which is an 8-element radio interferometer located atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Emerson Bearing had to sign on with the SMA, was vetted and won approval to provide spare and repair bearings for the antenna elevation drives.

Emerson Bearing’s knowledgeable team assisted in determining the right bearing technologies by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application. The company will be providing the SMA with spherical roller bearings, which are high precision and able to withstand high loads.

“It’s thrilling to know that our bearings are helping to listen in on space,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “We have a vast inventory and provide 24/7 service to our clients which is critical to their operations.”

About the SMA

The Submillimeter Array is a joint project between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics and is funded by the Smithsonian Institution and the Academia Sinica. For more information or to view the image gallery, visit their website at www.cfa.harvard.edu/sma.

The Emerson Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. Emerson Bearing’s highly knowledgeable staff, operating from their 23,000 square foot facility, provides bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit http://www.emersonbearing.com.

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Lapels Dry Cleaning joins Sandy relief efforts

Fred Siegel of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Hanover
Fred Siegel, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Hanover, Mass., loads bags of clothes from drive held to benefit victims of Super Storm Sandy. Lapels customers generated 45 bags of clothing for the drive.

HANOVER, MA…

As a rule in general rule, sand and dry cleaning do not mix. Yet when Fred Siegel, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning in Hanover, heard from his lifelong friend, a New Jersey resident, about a clothing drive to help victims of Super Storm Sandy on the Jersey Shore, he had to do something. That something turned out to be a clothing drive that generated 45 bags of clothes on a truck headed to a homeless shelter located in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

“My best friend Artie Pazan lives in Glen Rock, New Jersey. We were on the phone and he was telling me about a clothing drive his temple was having for people in Seaside Heights. I got off the phone and told my daughter Ariel. She suggested doing a clothing drive at Lapels. We put out an e-mail to our customers on Tuesday afternoon and bags started showing up by Tuesday night,” said Siegel

And the bags kept coming. By Saturday, the day it came time to drive the clothing down to New Jersey, Lapels Dry Cleaners had donated 45 55-gallon contractor’s bags worth of clothes. Siegel, who made the trip down to New Jersey, was floored by the gestures of his customers and the response of the recipients.

“We’ve held clothing drives before and our customers have always been very generous, but this was far more than I ever could have imagined,” said Siegel. “Perhaps the only thing more amazing than our customers’ generosity was the response from the shelter. They were overjoyed by the donations and began distributing the clothes almost right away.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning efforts for Sandy victims was not limited to clothing drives. Two Lapels Dry Cleaning stores near the affected areas in Brick and Freehold, New Jersey have been cleaning the uniforms of relief effort workers (e.g. fire and police officials) free of charge since the Storm.

“Being Part of the Community is a big part of owning a Lapels Dry Cleaning Store.  We are so proud of how our Owner / Operators rose to the challenge in such a challenging Environment.  In Brick, NJ there was a real need to get the uniforms of those Police & Fire Personnel cleaned, and without power for two weeks this was quite a challeng.” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “We also commend Fred and his staff for their efforts in putting together this drive. Lapels is a lot like a big family. That may sound cliché, but in situations like where we have store owners reaching out to help out those affected by a disaster like this in the backyard of other store owners, you realize how true it is.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Chandler, AZ, Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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“Rejuvenate, Refresh, Sparkle and Shine” – South Shore Skin Center and Spa to Hold Holiday Event on Dec. 22nd

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive medical and cosmetic dermatology practices in Massachusetts will hold their annual Holiday Event on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Spa, located at One Scobee Circle in Plymouth.

The theme of the event is “Rejuvenate, Refresh, Sparkle and Shine” and Lori Skinner, RN, BSN, Cosmetic Nurse Specialist and Lenae Richard, Licensed Medical Aesthetician will lead it.

Attendees will learn about skin treatments and products for looking their best at the holidays and be able to experience the newest Party Peel for face and hands. Light refreshments will be served.

Appointments are limited and reservations are required. There is a $20 deposit required and the first five to book will receive an additional $20 off of services that day. For every $50 gift card purchased during the event, an additional $10 gift card will be given.

To register for this event, contact South Shore Skin Center and Spa at 508-503-8590.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services. Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers therapeutic massage and a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Law Offices of John C. Manoog III launches Wrongful Death division.

John C. Manoog III
John C. Manoog III of The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III, a law firm based in Hyannis, MA.

HYANNIS, AND PLYMOUTH, MA…

When a loved one dies in a fatal accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s difficult for the family to focus on the future without that loved one. Especially as that future becomes their present without a caregiver and/or provider—not to mention dealing with possible medical and burial bills associated with that death. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III recently established a special Wrongful Death division specifically to help families deal with the devastation of a wrongful death.

“Losing a loved one is never easy, but when it occurs from negligence, it’s particularly overwhelming. Yet the hard reality in many cases is that the family is now without one of it is providers or caregivers and that cannot be quantified,” said John C. Manoog III. “Our Wrongful Death Division helps grieving families sort through the details of the accident swiftly so that they can receive appropriate compensation for their loss and better deal monetarily with their new reality.”

Adds Manoog, “What can be extremely unfortunate in these scenarios is that families may not realize they have a wrongful death case. Or perhaps they know and like the person responsible and don’t necessarily want to punish them. It’s still something they should discuss with an attorney simply for the future well being of the family.”

Wrongful deaths can be caused by car or motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice and even product liability claims. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III’s Wrongful Death Division can represent the victim’s estate so the families can receive a fair settlement as quickly as possible.

Manoog’s Wrongful Death Division will address the following:

  • Loss of income – Manoog experts will determine probable life expectancy and probable earnings over a lifetime.
  • The value of a caregiver/parent – It’s difficult to quantify the loss of services. What does helping with homework, mowing the lawn, cooking dinner or being there add up to? The Wrongful Death Division attorneys paint a picture for the insurance company and for the jury so they can understand the depth of loss.
  • Pain and suffering of the victim – Did your loved one have conscious pain and suffering as a result of the fatal accident? Were there medical bills and funeral expenses? The estate should be compensated.

“A wrongful death is tragic for all involved.  What we try to do is take an awful situation and make it a little easier for the family,” said Manoog. “There’s no amount of money that will bring back that loved one. With our Wrongful Death Division, we can lessen the suffering by getting a financial recovery that makes it easier for the family.”

About The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III 

The attorneys at The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III specialize in helping clients  recover their losses in all types of personal injury cases including automobile accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, product liability, construction site accidents, as well as obtaining the benefits needed in workers compensation cases. The Firm also offers criminal defense services for clients. Initial consultation is free. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III has two locations, 450 South Street in downtown Hyannis and 18 Main Street Extension in Plymouth center for added convenience.

For more information, visit www.manooglaw.com or call toll-free 888-262-6664.

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Second Helping prize announced for Thanksgiving Day runners who participate in Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k and the Plymouth Turkey Trot

PLYMOUTH, MA…

The reward for a second helping at Thanksgiving for most people is a nap on the couch and some extra time in the gym on Friday. For runners participating in the first ever Plymouth Turkey Trot and the Plymouth Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k, the reward could be the coveted Giant Turkey Day trophy, featuring a turkey on top.

To be eligible, participants need to pre-register for both the Plymouth Turkey trot, which begins at 7:30am on Thanksgiving morning, and the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k, which starts at 9:30am. The male and female runners with the top combined times for the 4.77-mile Trot and the 5k will win the Giant Turkey Day trophy, which features a turkey on top.

“How many runners do you see run the course of a race they are about to run as a warm-up, then go out and run the race officially? With our Second Helping Challenge, the Turkey Trot can serve as a nice warm-up for the 5k,” said Steve Dubin, spokesperson for both the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k and the Plymouth Turkey Trot. “We’ve also got something for the other runners who go for seconds.”

All runners who register and compete in both the Plymouth Turkey Trot and the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k will receive a special hooded sweatshirt will receive a special hooded sweatshirt as well as prizes if they win their age group with combined times.

“Plymouth has been at the forefront of a number of Thanksgiving Day traditions, including the original one. With these two races on Thanksgiving morning, we’re creating another one—a morning run followed by a guilt-free Thanksgiving meal in the afternoon or evening,” said Dubin. “The Second Helping not only gives runners a little added incentive, but it makes  that second helping of mashed potatoes or extra slice of pumpkin pie taste that much better.”

The Plymouth Turkey Trot starts at Plymouth Rock at 7:30am. The 4.77 mile course offers scenic views of the Plymouth’s picturesque oceanfront, and passes several historical sites including Plymouth Rock, Burial Hill and The Mayflower. The cost to register is $25. Second Helping registrants must register online. Prizes will be awarded to men’s and women’s winners in several age groups.

For complete information, on the Plymouth Turkey Trot, visit www.plymouthturkeytrot.com.

The third annual Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k kicks off from the Village Racquet and Fitness Center, at Pine Hills, 30 Gold Drive, Plymouth at 9:30 a.m. rain or shine on Thanksgiving morning. The course includes the oldest road in America, Old Sandwich Road. This race site was the original trail used by Pilgrims and Native Americans in the 1600’s as they traveled from Plymouth to Sandwich, Mass. Cost is $25.

All participants will receive a custom finishers’ medal.  T-Shirts, designed by professional graphic artists, will be given to all 1,000 runners.

For complete information visit http://thanksgivingdaypilgrim5k.yolasite.com.

If you or your company is interested in sponsoring either the Plymouth Turkey Trot or the Thanksgiving Day Turkey 5k, please contact Steve Dubin at 781-582-1061 or sdubin@prworkzone.com.

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Craving a contribution? Cravings Café, Norwell, collecting canned and dry canned goods for the Norwell Food Pantry.

Craving to make a difference?  Cravings Café recently opened at 9 Grove Street, Norwell, MA, will be collecting “in-code” (not out of date) canned/non perishables for the Norwell Food Pantry through Christmas.

The public is encouraged to drop off items during standard business hours of 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and Sunday and 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  Delivery will be available daily at 11:15 a.m.

“We are blessed to have abundance in our lives and we are delighted to having our new location to serve as a central source for food drop off to help our neighbors in need,” noted Jay Johnson, Cravings Cafe founder.

Alicia Tedesci of the Norwell Food Pantry added, “The need for a convenient gathering place to collect food is critical especially at the holidays.  We’re delighted to partner with Cravings Café to help make this a happier holiday for many families – both those who contribute food and also those who receive it.”

The cozy, comfortable, 1,600 square foot, 32 seat restaurant is the third for the growing Cravings Café.  The new location will employ 35 full and part-time people.  The original Cravings location was launched in Kingston Center six years ago on Valentine’s Day.  A second location followed in Marshfield last year.  Cravings is awarding franchise opportunities to motivated prospects.

The new Norwell cafe features free Wi-Fi and offers delivery daily beginning at 11:15 a.m.  The restaurant also features friendly staff and an upscale and comfortable, open interior.

For more information about Cravings Cafe and its franchise offering, visit www.WhatAreYouCraving.com, or call (781) 561-7355.

 

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