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Old Colony Elderly Services Alerts Elders and Disabled Veterans of October 15th Filing Deadline for Economic Stimulus Payment

Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) alerts retirees and disabled veterans who don’t normally file a federal income tax return that they may be eligible to receive an Economic Stimulus payment of between $300 and $600 depending on their circumstances.

According to the IRS, there are an estimated 117,000 retirees and disabled veterans in Massachusetts who normally don’t file a federal income tax return but may be eligible for the stimulus payment.

OCES is a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers. The agency can provide guidance to seniors and disabled veterans who need assistance filing a federal tax return prior to the Economic Stimulus deadline of October 15th.

According to the IRS, older Americans and disabled veterans who have no tax liability and who have no requirement to file a tax return because their income is too low or nontaxable, may receive a stimulus payment of up to $300 ($600 for married couples) plus a $300 payment for each qualifying child.

According to Diana DiGiorgi, OCES’ Executive Director, “It’s imperative that seniors and disabled veterans file before October 15th in order to receive payment. We can assist seniors and disabled veterans in determining if they meet eligibility requirements to qualify. By law, the IRS cannot disperse any payments after December 31st, so we strongly urge anyone who believes they are eligible to file a return; contact a tax professional; or contact us for more information.”

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.

To inquire about Economic Stimulus Payments, contact OCES at (508) 584-1561.

About Old Colony Elderly Services

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

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 130 employees and operates more than 12 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oc-elderly.org

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Meadow Brook Townhomes, West Bridgewater, Announce New Board of Trustees

DATELINE: West Bridgewater, Massachusetts…

 

Meadow Brook Townhomes, West Bridgewater are pleased to announce the election of five new members to its Board of Trustees. They are Meadow Brook residents Rami Itani, Paul Mulcahy, David Rossman, Peter Dearing and Narika O’Connell.

 

In related news, after four years, the Meadow Brook Townhomes condo association was recently taken over by the tenants.  Also, Bristol South Management of Raynham, MA owned and managed by Russ Yule, is the new management company that took over the day to day operations of the

association.  

 

“A condominium association is not simply a group of neighbors getting together to make decisions about their condos in a social setting.  Rather, it is a legal entity that is guided by the by-laws and other governing rules and regulations,” noted Rami Itani, resident, trustee and executive with Stonebridge Homes, the developers of Meadow Brook Townhomes.

He added, “Both tenants and Management Company agree that oversight was needed to build an effective organization that benefits current and future residents.”

 

For more than 20 years, the developer of the Meadow Brook Townhomes, the Stonebridge family of companies, based in South Easton, Mass., has built numerous communities in the Northeast United States. Today, Stonebridge has focused on building in the southeastern towns of Massachusetts which include Abington, Easton, Raynham, Taunton, Franklin, West Bridgewater, Pembroke, Whitman and Norwell. The styles of communities vary between condominiums and custom single family home designed by an award-winning in-house architect who is customizing dream homes for individuals, couples and families. Each one of the projects is built with the same commitment for quality and satisfaction.

 

Please more information visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call 508.230.2300.

 

 

 

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Winner of Plymouth Lions Club raffle picks up his ‘Vette.

PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS…

The winner of the Plymouth Lions Club raffle, Douglas Waters of Braintree, recently drove off the lot of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac with his grand prize: a 2007 Corvette convertible.

The Corvette, from Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, is valued at $52,500. The Plymouth Lions Club sold chances for the Corvette at $100 a piece to help raise funds for the Lions Eye Research Fund. After covering costs for the Corvette and other expenses, the raffle netted $17,000—100 percent of which will go to the Lions Eye Research Fund.

Plymouth Lions Club President, John Davis, of Overhead Door Company of Boston, and Raffle Fundraiser Chair Chip Anderson, of Powder Horn Press in Plymouth, presented the new Corvette to Mr. Waters. Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, was also on hand to turn the keys over the lucky winner.

“The Lions Club is one of the world’s great charitable organizations, not only for their contributions to research for the treatment of preventable blindness, but relief efforts for natural disasters, scholarships for local students and so much more. We’re thrilled to have been part of the Plymouth Lions Club’s raffle to help them to continue the vital contributions they make to our community and throughout the world,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac.

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is no stranger to helping out local causes and the community. Tracy recently held a fingerprinting and child car seat inspection events and honors local high schools students with the monthly “Driven Student” award. In addition, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is an official green partner of Plymouth Rock Studios.

For more information on Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, you can visit www.tracymotors.com or head on over to the showroom at located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. You can also call (800) 640-2884.

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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Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. (L&W Investigations) named exclusive vendor Turner Bros. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS…

 

L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, recently started working with Turner Bros. LLC to be the Oklahoma City-based company’s vendor for workers comp investigations across the United States. 

Turner Bros. specializes in transportation and crane and rigging equipment. Serving 48 states, Turner Bros.’ area of expertise is in running and servicing 50-650 ton cranes, with heights up to 430 feet.

In business for more than 60 years, Turner Bros. operates five truck terminals, each equipped with trucks and trailers with individual carrying capacities ranging to 225 tons. The fleet, consisting of both company-owned and lease equipment, is capable of transporting a wide range of cargoes, including equipment with special size or weight requirements.

“Turner Bros. is a very welcome addition to our roster of clients,” said Neal Lyons, chairman and CEO of L&W Investigations. “With our network of investigations territories across the U.S. and Canada, as well as the Hawaiian Islands and Puerto Rico, we have the bandwidth to serve a national client the size of Turner Bros. while maintaining a very strong presence in each individual market. That’s a combination very few investigations firms can offer.”

L&W Investigations is not your typical private investigations firm because it works exclusively on workers compensation, disability, liability, auto and property claims for organizations ranging from insurance companies to third-party administrators, self-insured companies to law firms and municipalities.

L&W employs seasoned investigators who specialize in investigating insurance cases (or claims). All L&W investigators go through extensive training and have access to the most state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. L&W’s service offerings include: surveillance; statements; activity/disability checks; asset/background investigations; and medical audits/clinic inspections.

For information on Turner Bros., please visit their Web site at www.turnerbros.com. For more information on L&W Investigations, Inc, you can call their corporate offices at (508) 616-9370 or visit the Web site at www.lwinvestigations.com.

Not your everyday investigations firm

L&W Investigations, Inc. specializes in insurance claims. In addition to nationwide coverage, L&W investigators are highly trained specialists equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance technologies and other advanced systems to provide second-to-none results and service. That includes online case status reports, video delivery by digital download or CD, DVD or VHS tape, rush services at no extra charge and much more.

L&W Investigations territories are located across the U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico.

For additional information, visit the Web site at www.lwinvestigations.com or contact L&W’s corporate headquarters located in Westborough, Massachusetts, at (508) 616-9370.

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South Shore Skin Center to Hold a “Look Your Best” Cosmetic Seminar On October 22nd

On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, South Shore Skin Center, a leading cosmetic dermatology office treating a vast clientele south of Boston, will hold a “Look Your Best” Cosmetic Seminar featuring Fraxel® Laser Systems from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Indian Pond Country Club, 6 Country Club Way in Kingston.

Admission is FREE. The “Look Your Best” cosmetic seminar will feature Fraxel Laser technologies; Botox; fillers; laser treatments; chemical peels; medical facials; laser hair removal and microdermabrasion. SkinMedica and Vivité product representatives will also be on hand to discuss the latest skin care products.

South Shore Skin Center is the only provider in the area offering the advanced technology of Fraxel re:store and Fraxel re:pair laser systems. Both Fraxel laser treatments have been approved by the FDA to treat a variety of cosmetic conditions. Dr. Richard Eisen, a board certified dermatologist at South Shore Skin Center and recognized leading expert in the field of laser therapy, will discuss the exciting anti-aging benefits of the revolutionary Fraxel re:store and Fraxel re:pair.

Gift bags will be given to all who attend and special raffles will be held. Raffle prizes include a facial, microdermabrasion treatment, chemical peel or other cosmetic treatment (valued at up to $650).

Light refreshments will be served.

Space is limited. To reserve your seat, contact South Shore Skin Center at (508) 503-8513.

South Shore Skin Center

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

Cosmetic services include Gentle YAG, innovative Laser, IPL (Intensive Pulse Light), Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more. South Shore Skin Center offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, wrinkle fillers, Microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center offices are located at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202 in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340, and 45 Resnik Road, Suite 102 in Plymouth, Mass., (508) 747-0711. For more information, visit their website at southshoreskincenter.com.

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“Boo at the Zoo” is coming to Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, MA

Buttonwood Park Zoo¹s “Boo at the Zoo” will take place this year on October

17-19 and 24-26.  The event runs from 6 to 9pm each evening. ³Boo at the Zoo² is sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank. The whole zoo will be filled with fun Halloween decorations and is the ideal way for families to celebrate Halloween together.

 

“Boo at the Zoo” features candy treat stations, a hay maze, a Friendly Haunted Forest (for younger children), a Batman Haunted House (for older kids), a lighted pumpkin patch, wagon rides and train rides, a gruesome touch table, and Kids¹ Craft Time. Halloween specialty items will be available in the Bear¹s Den Café and North Woods Gift Store.

 

The proceeds from “Boo at the Zoo support the Zoo¹s educational and family programs. Admission is as follows: Zoo Members: $5 adults, $3 children;

Nonmembers: $9 adults, $7 children; under 3 free. For more information, visit www.bpzoo.org. Buttonwood Park Zoo is located at 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.

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J.P. Licks Celebrates Oktoberfest with Great Brews…Dessert Style

DATELINE: BOSTON; BROOKLINE; CAMBRIDGE; JAMAICA PLAIN; NEWTON CENTRE; SOMERVILLE AND WEST ROXBURY, MA…

The cooler weather and colorful leaves can only mean one thing…Oktoberfest! Belly up to a J.P. Licks counter for a taste of some great lager…dessert style.

J.P. Licks celebrates Oktoberfest with three new beer flavors made with Sam Adams beer! Not only is Sam Adams made in Boston, it’s Kosher, which is a key requirement for any ingredient used by the beloved homemade ice cream shop.

Stop by any of J.P. Licks’ eight shops throughout the month of October and try:

Black Lager ice cream, which has a great light flavor, and the taste of malt. J.P. Licks uses a hint of chocolate base to bring out the full flavor of the Sam Adams Black Lager beer.

Irish Red ice cream which is made with Sam Adams Irish Red and is a creamy, delicious brew with just a hint of butter and toffee flavor.

Cherry Wheat Sorbet flavor which is a light and refreshing sorbet made with Sam Adams cherry wheat beer.

Pints, quarts and tubs of Oktoberfest beer flavors are available.

Other “non-beer” featured flavors available during the month of October include: Noodle Kugel and Manishewitz sorbet (until Oct. 13th); Carrot Cake (beginning Oct. 13th); Pumpkin Custard; Butter Cashew; Chocolate M&M; Peanut Butter Ripple; Fresh Lemon Sorbet; Mango Sherbet; Oatmeal Cookie Lactose Free and Coffee Oreo Lowfat Yogurt. Top any ice cream off with colorful harvest sprinkles.

Coffee concoctions and specialty drinks this month include: Maple Spice Latte; Sour Apple Moolatta and Apple Cider.

The Whole Pumpkin

Baked goodies available through October include: Pumpkin loaves with real cream cheese frosting; pumpkin chocolate chip cookies; pumpkin muffins with real cream cheese frosting and pumpkin pecan scones.

Visit jplicks.com for all locations.

Best of Boston and Beyond

For more than 25 years, J.P. Licks has been serving homemade ice cream and other specialties in their eight Kosher-certified shops in and around Boston. Locally owned and operated, J.P. Licks has won many awards over the years for their intensely-flavored homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt. Most recently, J.P. Licks was named “Best of Boston” and “Best Location – Jamaica Plain” by Boston Magazine and also made WBZ’s “A-List” for the second year in a row. Known for their high quality, scrumptious treats and their knack for “treating people right”, J.P. Licks was named Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business of the Year”.

In addition to their frozen creations, J.P. Licks roasts their own fair trade and organic coffee beans on-site at their Jamaica Plain store, which ensures the best and the freshest, full-bodied cup of coffee around. Decadent hand-packed ice cream cakes as well as breakfast & ice cream sundae catering are also available.

Visit the website at jplicks.com for more information.

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Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. (L&W Investigations) puts up the numbers, posts record third quarter results.

WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS… 

They say the numbers don’t lie. They do tell quite a story, particularly for L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims. The Westborough, Mass.-based firm announced its 2008 third quarter billings were up 56 percent over its 2007 third quarter results.

The strong third quarter results were buoyed by another “best ever” record month for L&W in September with an increase in cases billed up 73 percent over September of 2007. In fact, September 2008 marked the ninth straight month in which L&W has recorded its best month ever. Overall in 2008, L&W is up 44 percent over its 2007 billings through three quarters of last year.

“L&W has continued to grow its case billings month after month, showing that even in the midst of stock market turmoil and company layoffs, our business couldn’t be stronger,” said Neal Lyons, chairman and CEO of Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. (L&W Investigations).

L&W Investigations works exclusively on workers compensation, disability, liability, auto and property claims. With its network of investigations territories across the U.S. and Canada, Puerto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands, L&W boasts a client roster of more than 135 clients, ranging from insurance companies to third-party administrators, self-insured companies to law firms and municipalities. This list includes:

●        USAir

●        Ameriprise Home and Auto

●        Pep Boys Automotive

●        Cummins Diesel

●        Gallagher Bassett

●        AIG

●        Travelers

●        Esurance

●        CMI

●        Hanover

●        Aflac

L&W employs seasoned investigators who specialize in investigating insurance cases (or claims). All L&W investigators go through extensive training and have access to the most state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. L&W’s service offerings include: surveillance; statements; activity/disability checks; asset/background investigations; and medical audits/clinic inspections.

For more information on L&W Investigations, Inc, you can call their corporate offices at (508) 616-9370 or visit the Web site at www.lwinvestigations.com.

Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. (L&W Investigations): Not your everyday investigations firm

L&W Investigations, Inc. specializes in insurance claims. In addition to nationwide coverage, L&W investigators are highly trained specialists equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance technologies and other advanced systems to provide second-to-none results and service. That includes online case status reports, video delivery by digital download or CD, DVD or VHS tape, rush services at no extra charge and much more.

L&W Investigations territories are located across the U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico.

For additional information, visit the Web site at www.lwinvestigations.com or contact L&W’s corporate headquarters located in Westborough, Massachusetts, at (508) 616-9370.

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Lots of traffic isn’t always bad. South Shore Ad Club hosts panel discussion on the Search Engine Optimization.

If you haven’t been surrounded by traffic lately, web traffic that is, be sure to attend this South Shore Ad Club sponsored event. Search Engine Optimization & Paid-per-click-advertising are the topics of the upcoming panel discussion on Wednesday, October 15, 6 p.m. at Holiday Inn Rockland (formerly the Radisson Hotel).

 

Learn how to drive targeted traffic to your website and increase revenues by converting visitors to prospects and new customers.  Presenters Roland Lacey, MediaRight Technologies and Chris Page, Genuine Interactive are among the rare veteran few who bring decades of experience to the topic.

 

“The Internet is the new Yellow Pages and our reference for almost all products and services,” said Steve Dubin, owner of PR Works and member of the South Shore Ad Club’s board of directors. “As marketers, we need to make sure our websites are seen on the first page of a web search on our general catagory. This presentation will help streamline one’s understanding of the challenge.”

 

The event will take place on Wednesday, Wednesday, October 15, 6 p.m. at Holiday Inn Rockland (formerly the Radisson Hotel) located at 909 Hingham Street. The price of admission is $25 for non-members, $15 for members. Light refreshments and hors’ d’oeuvres’ will be served. Copywriters, graphic designers, Web designers, ad agencies, pr agencies, photographers, printers, typesetters, corporate communications professionals, marketing professionals, printers, videographers and small businesses are welcome to attend.

 

To RSVP, please contact Colleen Jacobsen, Webster Printing Co., Inc., Hanson, Massachusetts at 781-447-5484 or e-mail colleen@websterprinting.com. Payment for the event can be made online at www.southshoreadclub.com or you can print out the registration form on the Web site and mail check, payable to “South Shore Ad Club,” to: South Shore Ad Club, 1069 West Washington Street, Hanson, MA  02341. Cash or checks will also be accepted at the door.

 

About the South Shore Ad Club

The South Shore Ad Club is a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of communications professional located south of Boston. It’s the club’s mission to improve, strengthen and advance career goals through learning and networking opportunities; and to serve as a resource for local and Boston-area businesses requiring marketing, advertising, public relations and/or communications services. For more information and membership rates, please visit the South Shore Ad Club’s Web site at www.southshoreadclub.com.

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