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Away from home or home alone, DirectBuy of Buffalo helps burglar-proof your house for the holidays

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY … 

Think of holiday burglars and movie fans hearken back to the bungling thieves in the movie Home Alone. It’s safe to say that most burglars are a bit smarter than the ones tormented by MacCaulay Culkin. DirectBuy of Buffalo, the leading home improvement and furnishing club, has some helpful tips on protecting your home for this holiday season and beyond.

 

“Gifts under the tree and additional vehicles in the driveway belonging to guests—some perhaps from out-of-state—present added incentive for thieves,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo. “There’s even more opportunity if you happen to go away for the holidays. By following some simple steps, you can safeguard your home against potential break-ins.”

 

Some hints to ensure a safe, happy holiday season include:

 

  • Purchase an alarm system and advertise that fact on your exterior windows and doors.
  • Secure your doors and windows at all times, particularly at night.
  • Keep your window shades drawn, particularly near your Christmas tree. Gifts visible from street level provide huge temptation to thieves who may consider smashing the window to grab your packages.
  • Headed out of town for the holidays? Utilize lighting timers for both interior and exterior lights to ensure it appears to outsiders that someone is still at home.
  • After Christmas Day, don’t pile up empty gift boxes on the street for the garbage man, which simply informs burglars of the expensive gifts awaiting them inside your home.
  • Keep your homeowners insurance policy up-to-date.  

 

“Unfortunately, we don’t all possess the guile of Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister. It’s probably better and safer that way,” said Klinger. “By taking the above precautions, you can provide enough of a deterrent so that thieves leave your home alone.”

 

DirectBuy offers alarm systems and other items needed to protect your home during the holidays, all at direct insider prices. In addition, each DirectBuy club employs product specialists and designers who can help members select the system that works best for their home.

 

For over 38 years, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

 

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit www.directbuycares.com.

 

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.   DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy locations throughout North America.

 

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com. 

 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

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Marshfield Polar Express Needs Sponsors

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold their second annual Marshfield Polar Express train ride event on December 12th and they are looking for additional sponsors.

The one-day event will be held on the Kingston commuter rail and four magical train rides are scheduled during the course of the day. The Boys and Girls Club has already sold 1,000 tickets and Train Ride 3 is sold out.

Tickets are selling fast and it is guaranteed to be another great community event. Sponsors include Tiny & Sons Glass, Rockland Trust, Rockland Federal Credit Union and Vertex.

Sponsors start as low as $500 and there are plenty of other opportunities to get involved and to support this family event.

To sponsor this event please contact Shawn Costa, (781) 834-2582 or email shawnc@marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com

To purchase tickets visit www.marshfieldpolarexpress.com.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Rodman & Rodman to Hold Tax Seminar for Business Owners on December 8th in Braintree

It has been a tough year for many business owners. Rodman & Rodman, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and Business Strategists will offer a complimentary “5 Ways for Business Owners to Save Taxes in 2010” Seminar on Tuesday, December 8th, from 7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at their Braintree office located at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park.

With the new administration in Washington, D.C., a number of tax changes have come about which bring both opportunity and challenge. Tom Astore, Tax Director at Rodman & Rodman, P.C. will provide business owners with five can’t-miss strategies for 2010.

A tax question and answer session will follow, so be prepared to take advantage of the latest tax laws. Topics to be covered include:

  • Future tax rates, ordinary and capital gains
  • 2010 IRA to Roth conversions
  • Business and individual energy tax incentives
  • A complete update on 2009 tax legislation and potential legislation that may impact 2010 and beyond
  • The future of the Estate Tax and gifting

There is no cost to attend.  This program is provided as an educational opportunity.

To register, contact Jen Minor at 617-965-5959 or email at jen@rodmancpa.com.

Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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“5 Ways for Business Owners to Save Taxes in 2010” Seminar on December 1st in Newton

It has been a tough year for many business owners. Rodman & Rodman, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and Business Strategists will offer a complimentary “5 Ways for Business Owners to Save Taxes in 2010” Seminar on Tuesday, December 1st, from 7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at their Newton office located at 3 Newton Executive Park.

With the new administration in Washington, D.C., a number of tax changes have come about which bring both opportunity and challenge. Tom Astore, Tax Director at Rodman & Rodman, P.C. will provide business owners with five can’t-miss strategies for 2010.

A tax question and answer session will follow, so be prepared to take advantage of the latest tax laws. Topics to be covered include:

  • Future tax rates, ordinary and capital gains
  • 2010 IRA to Roth conversions
  • Business and individual energy tax incentives
  • A complete update on 2009 tax legislation and potential legislation that may impact 2010 and beyond
  • The future of the Estate Tax and gifting

There is no cost to attend.  This program is provided as an educational opportunity.

To register, contact Jen Minor at 617-965-5959 or email at jen@rodmancpa.com.

Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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A perfect 10! DirectBuy of Toronto East celebrates 10-Year Milestone!

PICKERING, ONTARIO…

For 10 years, DirectBuy has been offering consumers in the greater Toronto area a brand new way to save on home improvement projects, furnishings and accessories.

The leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, DirectBuy of Toronto East offers products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at direct insider prices. DirectBuy also offers design, delivery and installation services.

“The growth we’ve experienced since we opened our doors 10 years ago is a little hard to fathom,” said Cam Muscroft, owner of DirectBuy of Toronto East. “Not only have we grown in terms of the number of our members, but also in the number of manufacturers who want to sell their products through DirectBuy. And that’s got us even more excited about the next 10 years.”

In addition to tremendous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring and accessories, DirectBuy also offers design services to its members, as well as a listing of local contractors who offer installation services to DirectBuy members, many times at a discounted rate.

“Our 10 years in business have not only given us the opportunity to help families east of Toronto create the home of their dreams, but to also establish ourselves as part of the local business community,” said Muscroft. “We look forward to further cultivating those relationships with our customers and the community as we build toward even bigger and better things in the years to come.”

Since 1999, DirectBuy of Toronto East has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Conveniently located at 1735 Bayly, Unit 16, in Pickering, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable setting where consumers finally have the financial control of buying direct.

About DirectBuy

For more than 38 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada, and more than 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

Locations of DirectBuy by province are:

 

Alberta:

DirectBuy of Calgary Unit 17 3900 106th Ave. SE, Calgary, 403-543-1620

DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, Edmonton, 780-413-8242

 

British Columbia:

DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, 604-552-5252

DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St., Vancouver, 604-251-5822

DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, Kelowna, 250-763-4130

DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, 250-412-0238

 

Manitoba:

DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190

 

New Brunswick:

DirectBuy of New Brunswick, 950 Mountain Road, Moncton, 506-384-3009

 

Nova Scotia:

DirectBuy of Halifax, 60 Williams Avenue, Dartmouth, 902-446-4355

 

Ontario:

DirectBuy of Toronto Northwest, 2500 Williams Parkway E Unit 37, Brampton, 905-793-0639

DirectBuy of Ottawa, 2411 Holley Lane, Ottawa,613-248-3553

DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit 108, London, 519-652-0552

DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit #2, Markham, 905-948-1911

DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4180 Sladeview Cres, Unit 1Mississauga, 905-608-9244

DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-545-1200

DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 16, Pickering, 905-839-7747

DirectBuy of Hamilton – Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271

DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, Toronto, 416-467-0078

DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. West, Ste. 14, Waterloo, 519-885-3231

DirectBuy of Windsor, 2705 Kew Drive, Windsor, 519-945-3200

DirectBuy of Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street Unit 63, Barrie, 705-719-2999

 

Saskatchewan:

DirectBuy of Saskatoon, 201 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, 306-683-3490

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Bath Fitter Rehabs Dorchester Residence For Pine Street Inn

DORCHESTER, MA…Bath Fitter franchisees in Easton, Stoneham and Woburn recently donated their services to rehabilitate two bathrooms at a Dorchester permanent housing residence for Pine Street Inn.

“Pine Street Inn is very grateful to Bath Fitter for their generosity in upgrading two bathrooms in one of our permanent residences. These improvements mean so much to our tenants, who have transitioned out of homelessness,” said Barbara V. Trevisan, Director of Communications for Pine Street Inn.

Lisa Wyn, Bath Fitter Marketing Coordinator stated, “Bath Fitter was looking for an opportunity to give back to the community.  Working with Pine Street Inn gave us the chance to serve a portion of our community that often gets overlooked.  With the holiday’s approaching, I’m happy that Bath Fitter was able to help the residents of this facility to feel more at home.”

Founded in 1984, Bath Fitter is North America’s top choice for one-day bath remodeling.  Bath Fitter designs and installs custom bathtubs, showers and one-piece seamless wall systems right over the old one.  Bath Fitter has installed hundreds of thousands of products in homes and businesses nationwide since 1984.  All Bath Fitter products are commercial grade strength and backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

For more information about Bath Fitter products or to schedule a free estimate, visit on-line www.bathfitter.com or call 1-800-479-8827.

Since 1969, Pine Street Inn is the largest provider of permanent housing, emergency shelter, job training and transitional services for homeless men and women in New England.  Pine Street Inn welcomes more than 1,300 homeless individuals daily to provide short and long term solutions so that they can begin the journey out of homelessness and on to permanent housing.

To learn more about Pine Street Inn, visit on-line www.pinestreetinn.org.

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Norwell Spine & Sports Presents “Living Better” Workshop for Women on Dec. 1st

Norwell Spine & Sports, providers of orthopedic chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy, will hold a “Living Better” workshop geared specifically towards women on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the South Shore Natural Science Center on Jacobs Lane (off Route 123) in Norwell.

Dr. Carol DeFranca, Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and clinical director for FirstLine Therapy, a therapeutic lifestyle program, will lead the workshop and discuss women’s health issues and the latest in cutting edge health.

Topics to be covered include:

· Osteoporosis

· Hormone Replacement and menopausal symptoms

· Irregular menstrual cycles

· Weight loss (and inability to lose weight)

· Fatigue, irritability and mood swings

This is a FREE seminar. Nutritious refreshments will be provided.

“Nutrition and lifestyle play a very important role in good health and the prevention of illness and disease. At Norwell Spine & Sports, we strive to help our patients attain good health and maintain it for life. This workshop is for women of all ages and will cover a number of health issues that many women experience,” Dr. DeFranca explained.

To learn more about Norwell Spine & Sports visit their website at www.norwellspineandsports.com.

About Norwell Spine and Sports

The clinicians and staff of Norwell Spine & Sports are providers of orthopedic chiropractic care; functional medicine; nutritional counseling; spine and sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy.

Office hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for appointments with Dr. Scott Chapman, and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for appointments with Dr. DeFranca. The practice is located at 144 Washington Street, Route 53 in Norwell, MA.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month – Old Colony Elder Services Holds “Caregiver Night Out”

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million people in the U.S. provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or an elderly family member or friend. November is National Family Caregivers Month and to thank and show their support for family caregivers, the Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) of Brockton recently held a “Caregiver Night Out” appreciation event.

Caregiver Night Out was held in the Great Hall at Halifax Town Hall last week and family caregivers were treated to a delicious dinner and pampered with relaxation techniques by the following providers:

· Joanne Salerno of Light Life Massage providing Kriya Massage, Reiki and Energy Bodywork

· Debra Bunszel of Touch The Sole, a Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master

· Dee Davidson of Simply Soothing Sanctuary, a Massage Therapist and Shambala Reiki Master

· Melanie Cotti of Essential Touch Massage Therapy, a Massage Therapist, Shambala Practitioner and Reiki Master

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, in 2004, there were 650,636 caregivers in Massachusetts alone. That number has grown exponentially, and last year, OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program delivered services to over 1,250 caregivers, including 11 elders caring for grandchildren.

Those eligible for the caregiver program include caregivers of adults age 60 or older; grandparents and relative caregivers age 55 or over caring for children up to age 18; grandparents and relative caregivers age 55 or over caring for disabled adults age 19 to 59 and caregivers of adults of any age with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Our Caregiver Night Out gives family caregivers a well-deserved, relaxing evening where they can socialize and gain support from their caregiver peers and our agency. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to each other because oftentimes they are so busy caregiving that they become isolated. The hallmark of our program is to make sure that family caregivers know they are not alone,” explained Rochelle Sugarman, OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program Supervisor.

She continued, “Our Family Caregiver Support Program works diligently to provide one on one assistance to caregivers, guiding them to resources available in the community as well as helping them to plan for current and future caregiving needs.  We really offer an exploration of the caregiving journey and information, education and resources that may be helpful to make this process as smooth as possible.  We want caregivers to know help is available on an individual basis, through support groups and also through trainings on particular topics such as Caregiving 101.”

To learn more about the Family Caregiver Support Program, contact Rochelle Sugarman at OCES (508) 584-1561.

About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  OCES touches the lives of approximately 16,000 people a year. They have 140 employees and operate 20 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. 

OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers in the towns of 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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DirectBuy of Buffalo raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY…

For some, October is the month of Halloween. For others, it’s a celebration of Oktoberfest. For the staff and members of DirectBuy of Buffalo, this October celebrated a month-long effort to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The activities for the month included bake sales every weekend—including a very popular chili cookoff—and a 25-75 raffle, with 75 percent of the raffle going to Roswell Cancer Institute. All totaled, the activities raised more than $700.

“Breast cancer is a very serious matter in general, but it really hits home here. Some of our staff have had cancer strike relatives and our service manager, Mercedes Zoldos, is a breast cancer survivor,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo. “While you would always like to raise more money with fundraisers, I’m quite proud of our efforts in October. We’ll probably continue to hold fundraisers for cancer research throughout the year and into 2010.”

In addition to the fundraising activities, DirectBuy of Buffalo organized a Locks for Love hair cutting event on November 14, 2009. The event drew several participants who donated hair. Locks of Love provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 in the United States and Canada who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss from a variety of diagnoses.

“As a breast cancer survivor, I’m quite touched by the efforts of my co-workers and our members to raise money and awareness for this very important cause,” said Zoldos. “It’s a long road, but I’m a firm believer that every lit bit we raise gets us that much closer to a cure. To that end, I’d have to classify our Breast Cancer Awareness month as a total success.”

DirectBuy clubs across the United States and Canada are active contributors to many local non-profits and charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army, YMCA, Homes for Our Troops and various Children’s Hospitals. Locally, DirectBuy of Buffalo sponsored a Habitat for Humanity effort on Guilford Street in Buffalo and regularly donates to charitable efforts like The Ride for Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the Buffalo Humane Society, and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

For over 38 years, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit www.directbuy-buffalo.com.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.   DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com. 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

 

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