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‘A natural selection’ – G-Force Shipping announces natural products division.

HANOVER, MASSACHUSETTS… 

Nowadays, people are trying to live a greener, healthier lifestyle. While a smaller carbon footprint and longer life might be two long-term goals for individuals, successful companies in this industry strive for safe and affordable shipping. With manufacturers and distributors challenged by the growing demand of the natural products industry, G-Force Shipping, a third-party logistics provider, has responded in turn by creating a natural products division.

“Natural products can cover a broad range of items, anything from natural whole foods to raw materials like spices, herbs, oils and botanicals,” said Gordie Macfarlane, president of G-Force Shipping. “LTL shippers have to not only be cognizant of how these items are shipped, but what they are shipped with and that all their products are classified appropriately”

G-Force’s Eddie White will lead the Natural Products Division. The benefits that new division provides natural products companies include:

  • Consultation on National Motor Freight Classification– G-Force Shipping offers customer service assistance and resources to properly classify natural products shipments, ranging from Class 50 items to Class 500. G-Force will also dispute any charges on customers’ behalf if the shipment is re-classified.
  • Screening carrier cargo for toxic items – Via Web site or customer service rep, G-Force can verify that any natural product shipments are kept separate from any toxic products that could potentially contaminate your goods while in transit.
  • Direct Point A to Point B shipping – Many smaller companies will deal with a single or a few select shipping companies, and in some cases are unaware that said shipping company interlines the shipment. This can create delays and possibly compromise the well-being of a natural products shipment. With more than 80 carrier partners, customers can select the best shipping service available for that specific lane along with the confidence that they know who is handling their shipment.
  • Coordinating warehousing – G-Force can arrange warehouse accommodations as a means for companies to reduce costly cross-country deliveries and longer delivery times (e.g. arranging warehousing for a Florida-based company in the Midwest for west coast deliveries).
  • Direct consultation services – G-Force’s knowledge of the pricing and capabilities of more than 80 carriers is a resource that is available to natural products customers.
  • Cost savings – G-Force customers spend more than $100 million with its carrier partners. G-Force can often leverage that buying power to provide optimal savings. Typically, G-Force can save its natural products customers in the 15 percent range.

“Natural products manufacturers face a great number of challenges. Many are based in rural parts of the U.S.  where getting from Point A to Point B is not always a straight line,” said Macfarlane. “With this new division, natural products manufacturers have a 24/7 resource to ensure the safe, timely and cost-effective shipment of their goods.”

In addition to its services tailored toward natural products companies, G-Force Shipping provides all its customers an easy-to-use, Web-based shipping utility, www.GForceship.com, which delivers instant quotes and multiple carrier choices in seconds. There’s no long-term commitment. Access to a free on-line account or a toll free number is all G-Force customers need. The only fees associated with an account are those directly connected to the shipping costs.

For more information, please call 877-7-GFORCE or visit www.gforceship.com.

More carriers, more choices, more savings.

G Force Shipping and Consulting, Inc. is a non asset based third-party logistics provider based in Hanover, Massachusetts. Through its Web site, www.gforceship.com, G-Force provides its customers with direct access to quotes from more than 80 carriers on LTL, FTL and small parcel shipments. In addition to helping customers find the right shipping company at the right price, G-Force offers white glove service that includes 24/7 customer service, freight consulting services, online warehouse management capabilities and much, much more.

For more information, visit www.gforceship.com or call 877-7-GFORCE (877-743-6723).

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Old Colony Elder Services weighs in on elder abuse and reduced funding in The Patriot Ledger

Elder abuse rising in Mass. as funding dips
Experts frustrated by budget reductions. Read Sue Scheible’s article:

Read more: Elder abuse rising in Mass. as funding dips – Quincy, MA – The Patriot Ledger http://www.patriotledger.com/archive/x938336414/Elder-abuse-rising-in-Mass-as-funding-dips#ixzz1FZ6fYiUm

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Old Colony Elder Services Staff & Caregivers Attend Public Hearing on MassHealth Cuts

More than 162 elderly and disabled individuals in the Adult Foster Care (AFC) Program of Old Colony Elder Services will be affected by the Patrick Administration’s proposed cuts to MassHealth.

In January, the Patrick Administration released news of MassHealth budget cuts to the Adult Foster Care Program which provides daily assistance with personal care and care management oversight in a caregiver’s home on a 24/7 basis. The proposal would decrease the payment rates for all AFC services by 6.2% effective March 15, 2011.

In light of this, 29 individuals, including Old Colony Elder Services AFC staff, AFC caregivers and clients recently attended a public hearing held at the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy in Boston. Caregivers had an opportunity to voice their concerns and spoke about the level of work and commitment involved in their 24/7 role as caregivers. Many testified that they would receive better pay and benefits working outside the home. AFC Level I caregivers receive approximately $25 per day and AFC Level II caregivers receive approximately $50 per day.

AFC staff and other professionals in attendance, including Al Norman, Mass Home Care Executive Director, explained to the audience that AFC actually keeps frail and vulnerable citizens living at home and out of more expensive institutional settings.

AFC Level II enrollees, often requiring care similar to those in nursing homes, have an annual cost of $30,327.00. In comparison, the annual cost of a skilled nursing facility is at least $58,765.00.

“It just doesn’t make fiscal sense. Cutting the AFC rates will ultimately result in fewer caregivers and an increased number of elders entering skilled nursing facilities. It will cost the state almost twice as much as it would if the program remained intact,” said Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of Old Colony Elder Services. She continued, “The decrease in AFC rates will make it difficult to attract caregivers. This would be unfortunate in light of the fact that AFC is a growing and thriving housing and care alternative that enables seniors to remain at home while providing tremendous savings to the commonwealth.”

About Old Colony Elder Services
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Old Colony Elder Services 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.

Old Colony Elder Services serves elders, their families and caregivers in 23 towns 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.

The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org

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South Shore Skin Center and Spa Appoints Amy LaFavre to the Support Staff

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive practices for medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology in Massachusetts, has recently appointed Amy LaFavre to the Support Staff. She will divide her time between both of South Shore Skin Center’s offices in Plymouth and Cohasset.

Ms. LaFavre’s primary role at South Shore Skin Center and Spa is to care for patients before, during and after surgery. Along with assisting the physicians during surgery, Ms. LaFavre’s duties include patient education and pre- and post operative care, including wound care.

Previously, Ms. LaFavre was a Registered Nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, providing bedside patient care for the medical, surgical, psychological and research departments. She was responsible for administering medication as well as assessing and monitoring patient health condition.

Ms. LaFavre holds a BA in Psychology, Communications/PR and Business Management from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and an MA in Communications, PR and Marketing from Suffolk University in Boston. Ms. LaFavre also holds a BSN and MSN from Massachusetts General Hospital: Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing (Harvard).

Ms. LaFavre is a member of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA); Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology and the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

She resides in Plymouth.

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. South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s medical office and the cosmetic dermatology Spa occupy the 6,600 square-foot third floor of One Scobee Circle in Plymouth. South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s Mohs Surgical Unit is located on the lower level.

At South Shore Skin Center and Spa, patient care comes first. The practice’s unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nursing and medical assistant staff are all specialists in dermatology who 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. Advanced cosmetic services offered include laser treatments such as Fraxel re:pair and re:store Gentle YAG, IPL, Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, tattoos and more. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane,Perlane,and other wrinkle fillers, volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels. Anti-aging and Cosmetic treatments are both safer and more effective when administered at a physician’s office.

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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Old Colony Elder Services Announces the “Dancing With the Angels” Event will be held April 2nd

Old Colony Elder Services, a non-profit elder services agency serving elders and their families in 23 communities throughout the greater Plymouth county area, recently announced that the second annual “Dancing with the Angels” benefit event will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 6:30 to 11 p.m., at the Tirrell Room, 254 Quarry Street in Quincy.

The “Dancing with the Angels” event is generously hosted by Visiting Angels of the South Shore located in Marshfield. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, lively dancing and the music of the 14 piece White Heat Swing Orchestra. There will also be a dancing competition featuring the Visiting Angels staff doing Latin dancing.

This fundraising event supports the Special Needs Funds of Old Colony Elder Services and South Shore Elder Services (based in Braintree). The Special Needs Fund helps frail elders throughout the area who cannot afford the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, medicine and heat. Elders who have health issues may be unable to prepare meals, shop for food, or complete simple tasks such as washing clothes.

Last year’s “Dancing with the Angels” event raised more than $15,000 for seniors in need.

According to Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director at Old Colony Elder Services, “Although government funding covers a substantial portion of our services, there are still many elders who are not eligible for services yet have critical needs. It is only through the generous support of individuals and businesses in the community that we are able to fulfill our mission of helping older adults live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.”

“Last year we were able to raise $15,000 with the help of our sponsors and colleagues who serve elders in the South Shore, Plymouth and Brockton areas. Based on our success, and encouragement from the community, we decided to make Dancing with the Angels an annual event,” explained Nate Murray, LICSW, President and Managing Partner of Visiting Angels of the South Shore. “We are hoping this event will continue to grow and build awareness of the Special Needs fund and how it helps our elderly loved ones, friends and neighbors. The elder service organizations who serve the elder community need our help to continue the critical work they do.”

Tickets for this swinging event are $50 each and may be purchased at Old Colony Elder Services. For more information about this event, contact Lucille Dallaire at OCES (508) 584-1561.

The major sponsors for this event are Weymouth Health Care Center, Rockland Trust, Entergy Pilgrim Station and Center Stage Dance Academy. Event sponsors include: Bond Printing, Celtic Angels, Casper Cremation, Evercare, High Street Equity Advisors, Plimoth Investment Advisors, Queen Anne Nursing Home, Southwood Nursing Center, Radius Healthcare and Pediatric Center, River Bay Club, Visiting Rehab Services, and Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group. Media sponsors are South Shore Senior News and 95.9 WATD-FM.

About Visiting Angels

Visiting Angels is the nation’s leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies. Visiting Angels of the South Shore is located at 475 School Street, Suite 15 in Marshfield. For more information, visit www.visitingangels.com or call 800-365-4189.

About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit 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, their families and caregivers in 23 towns 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.
In 2009, OCES was honored with the Metro-South Chamber of Commerce’s “Economic Impact Award”. The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org

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A singles solution…. eLove opens matchmaking office in Edina, Minnesota.

EDINA, MINNESOTA AND NORWELL, MASSACHUSETTS…

During a Minnesota winter, you get used to single digits. Yet being single (AKA alone) can make those frigid temperatures seem colder. In an effort to remedy that situation for singles in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area, eLove, the first company within the dating industry offering both online dating and matchmaking services, recently opened a matchmaking office at 3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 419 in Edina.

“If you’re ready to meet that special someone, the bar scene or many online sites can be every bit as cold as it is outside right now,” said Paul A. Falzone, CEO of eLove, one of the largest online dating and matchmaking services in the world. “We tailor our matchmaking service towards singles who are sick of the games and are ready to find their soul mate.”

eLove’s formula for helping people find that special somebody has been working for singles for the better part of four decades.

“My wife and I heartily endorse you,” said Roger McDaniel of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. “We just celebrated 23 years of marriage and all because of your company.”

In addition to a brick-and-mortar matchmaking service, eLove also offers online dating services. To find out more, visit www.elove.com. To arrange a consultation with a professional matchmaker or for a membership, contact eLove toll-free at 877–356-8370

For a free copy of Paul A. Falzone’s book “eLove: A Singles Guide”, please visit www.elovesuccess.com.                                                                                                                 

eLove is all you need

eLove, the next evolution in dating, has arrived.  eLove is the first “life stage company” within the dating industry to provide different levels of dating services, from internet to traditional matchmaking, based on how serious singles are about meeting their soul mate.  Never before has a dating service catered so completely to everyone regardless of their age, sex, or relationship goals. With 52 matchmaking offices in 23 states and an online dating network of more than three million singles worldwide, eLove is everything that singles have been wishing for whether they are looking for casual dating or a serious, committed relationship.                                                                                        

eLove’s Matchmaking Service offices are located in:  Arkansas (Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock); California (Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Westlake); Connecticut (Glastonbury, Stamford); Illinois (Chicago, Downers Grove, Normal, Schaumburg, Rockford); Indiana (Carmel, Ft. Wayne); Kansas (Overland Park, Wichita); Maryland (Columbia, Frederick); Massachusetts (Newton, Norwell, Shrewsbury, Woburn); Michigan (Bingham Farms);Minnesota (Edina); Missouri (Springfield, St. Louis); Nebraska (Lincoln, Omaha); New Jersey (Iselin, Saddle Brook); Nevada (Las Vegas); Ohio (Cincinnati); Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa); Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia); Rhode Island (Warwick); South Carolina (Greenville); Tennessee (Memphis, Franklin); Texas (Austin, San Antonio); Virginia (Falls Church, Richmond); Wisconsin (Appleton, Elm Grove, Madison).

For more information on eLove, visit www.elove.com. 

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Commerce C.A.R.E.S.…Commerce Insurance donates automobiles to area school for repair and raffle as part of “C.A.R.E.S in the Community” program.

Toyota Camry presently being repaired by Bay Path students as part of Commerce Insurance’s “C.A.R.E.S in the Community” program.

WEBSTER, MASSACHUSETTS…

Commerce Insurance’s, a Division of MAPFRE USA, “C.A.R.E.S in the Community” program is reaching out to new drivers about safe driving practices as well as providing opportunities for vocational technical students to improve their auto body repair skills. A most recent effort of the C.A.R.E.S. in the Community program features the donation of a 2010 Toyota Camry to be repaired by Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton, Massachusetts.

The vehicle has been repaired by students at Bay Path in conjunction with Long Subaru Webster, MA.  The repaired vehicle will be raffled and the proceeds from the raffle will benefit Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School.   According to Jeremy A. Guay, Assistant Vocational Director, the money raised will go toward funding new lighting for the school’s athletic field. 

Local businesses have been an integral part of the C.A.R.E.S. in the Community program. One local business, Long Subaru, has provided their facility and experienced technicians to assist in the structural repair process.   This allows the students the educational experience to observe the repair process in an actual working environment.

In addition to Long Subaru, Boch Collision Center of Norwood and Harr Auto Body in Worcester, have generously contributed parts and labor to the C.A.R.E. S. in the Community program totaling nearly $22,000.

Tickets are on sale for $5.00 each or three for $10.00.

Tickets are available for purchase through March 18, 2011 at the following locations:

Dudley, MA

  • Dudley Police Department, 71 West Main Street
  • New Lakeside & Dudley Ins. Agency, 12 Airport Road
  • O’Connor & Co. Insurance Agency, Inc., 16 Village Street
  • Edwin J. Stochaj Insurance Agency, Inc., 93 West Main Street

Charlton, MA

  • Anastasi Insurance Agency, Inc., 4 Brookfield Road
  • Bair Insurance Agency, 6 Main Street
  • Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, 57 Old Muggett Hill Road
  • Oxford Insurance Agency, Inc., 5 Masonic Road

Oxford, MA

  • Oxford Insurance Agency, Inc., 300 Main Street 

Sturbridge, MA

  • Hometown Insurance Center, LLC, 590 Main Street 

Webster, MA

  • AAA Insurance Agency, Inc., 400 Main Street
  • Tonry Northwest Insurance Agency, Inc., 281 Main Street 

For more information on the C.A.R.E.S in the Community Program, please contact Cathy Peterson.

About Commerce Insurance (a MAPFRE USA company)

MAPFRE U.S.A. Corp (formerly Commerce Group, Inc.) is the parent company of The Commerce Insurance Company and Citation Insurance Company, the leading providers of both automobile and homeowners insurance in Massachusetts.  In addition to writing business in Massachusetts, other MAPFRE U.S.A. Corp. affiliated companies actively write business in 17 states including New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. 

MAPFRE is the largest insurer in Spain and writes business in 45 countries.  They bring a wealth of resources to Commerce including technological expertise, product knowledge, and management support, allowing Commerce Insurance to offer competitive pricing, innovative products, and strong customer service in all facets of its business.   

Commerce remains committed to improving safety and reducing traffic congestion on the roads and highways of the communities it serves. The Commerce Insurance Highway Assistance Program, the Mass Pike Highway Assistance Program, the Commerce Insurance Copter Roadway reports and the C.A.R.E.S. in the Community program are just a few ways Commerce makes the lives of the citizens of Massachusetts a little safer and easier every day.

For more information, please visit www.commerceinsurance.com.

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North students mean business…Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac recognizes Plymouth North marketing students.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

In business, success or failure is marked by the bottom line. For Plymouth North students involved in the Technical Studies marketing program, that bottom line is the DECA competition. Judging by the six marketing students earning gold medals at the regional DECA competition held earlier this year, the Plymouth North Marketing is a smashing success and worthy recipient of this month’s Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac Driven Student of the Month award for December.

“DECA is an international organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe,” said Kathy Schram, advisor to the Plymouth North marketing students. “While it’s impressive enough that we had six first-place winners, what’s even more impressive is that we’ll have 45 members of the marketing class competing in the statewide DECA competition next month.”

For being selected Driven Students of the Month, upper classmen in the marketing class were treated to a pizza party, courtesy of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. In addition, each participating student received a Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac drink koozie. Students recognized included: Michael Ahlstedt, Jared Bramhall, Nick Boutin, Emily Cleland, Hannah Conley, Jared Cullivan, Calvin Ellis, Brian Fasanello, Sean Folan, Andrew Gallant, Vicky Gilmore, Cam Groezinger, Gemma Henderson, Pat Horgan, Dan Leary, Madison McCormack, Jay McStowe, Trevor Metcalfe, James Mitchell, Jessica Morgan, John Myette, Tony Perry, Emily Pickett, Shannon Raeke, Casey Reilly, Nick Santos, Ashley Saunders,  and Robert Wallace.

“With the Driven Student program, we try to recognize students whose outstanding work has flown under the radar and the marketing group definitely falls under that category,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. “By honoring the marketing students as our Driven Students of the month, we’re remedying that a little, plus giving them a proper send off for the statewide competition next month.”

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac’s Driven Student program recognizes Plymouth high school students for their performance and achievements in and out of the classroom. Awarded on a monthly basis, recipients are selected by faculty and advisors at the student’s given school.

 So easy at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac

For more than 80 years and three generations of dealers, the Tracy family has made it so easy for customers on the South Shore and greater Plymouth area to purchase new and used automobiles. Since its beginnings in 1992, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has emphasized first-rate customer service and straightforward, bottom-line pricing with fair trade-ins every time–without the games or gimmicks you find at other dealerships. For more information on new and used trucks and automobiles, you can go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. For more information, or to make a service appointment, you can also call (800) 640-2884.

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