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Damon, Topham & Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC of Marshfield, a full service multi-disciplined firm of Certified Public Accountants, providing accounting, taxation, business development and financial services, recently celebrated their 10th anniversary with a reception for more than 75 clients and friends held at the Kingsbury Club, Kingston, Mass.

 

“Ten years seems like a lofty milestone, but our unique and daily challenges have made the time pass quickly,” noted Michael Damon, founding partner and Pembroke resident.  John Topham, the other founding partner and a Marshfield resident, added, “We’ve seen many changes in 10 years.  Transformations have ranged from online tax filing, new tax statutes, new channels for building a business. What hasn’t changed is person to person communication paves the way for business success.”

 

The firm employs 12 professionals.

 

About Damon, Topham & Company

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Business Development Advisors, has twice been named as one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Accounting Firms”.

 

Utilizing the “Damon, Topham Advantage”, the firm goes well beyond the traditional services of auditing, accounting and taxation. Damon, Topham & Company provides business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning and savings, financial planning, consulting and financing solutions for you, your business and your family.

 

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC offices are located at 475 School St., Suite 8 in Marshfield and at 21 Custom House Street, Suite 910 in Boston. 

 

For more information contact (781) 837-1993 or visit the company’s website at www.damtopcpa.com.

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Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac recognizes Plymouth South freshmen.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Last school year, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac honored local high school students for their accomplishments inside and outside the classroom with the monthly Driven Student award. This year’s award program kicked off at Plymouth South High School, with Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac throwing a pizza party for sixteen freshman students selected by their teachers for already showing they’ve got it this early in their high school careers.

Among those treated the students to a pizza party, include: Kayla Callanan, Austin Vico, Bri Corsini, Dan Brandt, Sam Gedutis, Josh Desantis, Emily Richard, Nick Monti, Maura Flaherty, Kenna Andrews, Josh Nelson, Chris Cummings, Bhavjit Thiara, Santiago Narino, Jessica Hawker and Liz Embree.

“Being a freshman in high school is not an easy thing. New school, new teachers and the sheer size of the school can be overwhelming. It says something about these students that they have been able to make the transition successfully and that their teachers felt them worthy of the Driven Student award,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac.

In addition to the pizza party, students also received Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac hats and shirts. Rick McGue, Tracy’s service manager, held an impromptu trivia session in which students also earned prizes.

“We can’t thank Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac enough for their generosity towards these students. As educators, we try to give recognition as much as possible but it probably doesn’t happen as much as it should. We appreciate Tracy’s Driven Student program because it’s a nice reminder for teachers to take a closer look at the good work our students are doing,” said A.J. Butters, Freshman Academy House Master.

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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ARC of Greater Plymouth to hold Children’s Holiday Party on December 4th in Marshfield

The ARC of Greater Plymouth will hold a Children’s Holiday Party on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 6 p.m. at Courtney’s Food & Spirits located at 915 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield.

Children who are 12 years and younger and their families are invited to enjoy a festive night of holiday cheer, delicious food and fun entertainment.

The event is sponsored by Damon, Topham & Company, LLC of Marshfield, Courtney’s Food & Spirits of Marshfield and the ARC of Greater Plymouth which is a family support and respite program.

Reservations are required. RSVP by November 17th to Martha Brockway, ARC at 508-732-9292 ext. 11 or email MarthaB@thearcofgp.com.

Founded in 1966, the ARC of Greater Plymouth is a private, non-profit membership organization for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. The organization serves Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plympton and Plymouth. For more information, visit their website at www.thearcofgp.com or contact 508-732-9292.

About Damon, Topham & Company

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Business Development Advisors, has twice been named as one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Accounting Firms”.

Utilize the “Damon, Topham Advantage”- go beyond the traditional services of auditing, accounting and taxation. Damon, Topham & Company provides business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning and savings, financial planning, consulting and financing solutions for you, your business and your family. A full service multi disciplined firm, Damon, Topham & Company has been serving the South Shore for over 20 years.

Damon, Topham & Company, LLC offices are located at 475 School St., Suite 8 in Marshfield and at 21 Custom House Street, Suite 910 in Boston.

For more information contact (781) 837-1993 or visit the company’s website at www.damtopcpa.com.

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Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers P.C.’s “super six” selected as Rising Stars in Boston Magazine’s attorneys “Super Lawyers” issue

BOSTON, MASS.

As part of the Massachusetts Super Lawyers segment in its November 2008 issue, Boston Magazine recognized six attorneys from Boston-based Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. (TBHR) as “Rising Stars”.  Those selected include:  Perry Ganz, a partner in the firm who resides in South Natick and who was previously named Rising Star in 2007, and five of the firm’s associates, Jennifer A. Civitella Hilario, of Somerville; John D. Finnegan, of Pelham, New Hampshire, previously named in 2005, 2006 and 2007; Karen L. McKenna, of Scituate, previously named in 2007; Terrence M. Schwab, of Natick; and Emily C. Shanahan, of Wellesley.

Rising Star selections are based on a statewide survey of more than 37,000 attorneys.  Candidates are also evaluated based on peer recognition and professional achievement and then grouped and ranked by practice area.  Those with the highest point totals are selected.

“We put a lot of time and effort into the attorneys who join the firm.  We not only look for intelligence and creativity in legal skills, but quality people.  So, it’s quite gratifying to watch the young professionals we bring in earn this kind of recognition,” said Richard P. Breed, a member of the firm’s management committee. 

For more information and the complete list of practice areas represented in Super Lawyers, please visit www.superlawyers.com.

About Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.:

Formed in 1991, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive legal services to its clients. Featuring a breadth and depth of experience and perspective usually found only at larger law firms, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers. P.C. offers sophisticated legal counsel to entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, families, and institutions.

Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers’ areas of expertise include corporate law, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution, estate planning, taxation, real estate, bankruptcy, and municipal law.

To help clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers P.C. develops creative and customized solutions for its clients by emphasizing careful listening and considerate evaluation.  Utilizing the expertise and collegiality of the firm’s fifty plus members, associates, and support staff has consistently resulted in the building of lasting relationships of trust and confidence.

The offices of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. are located at 101 Huntington Avenue, Prudential Center, in Boston, MA 02199. For additional information, or to arrange for a consultation, please call 1-617-218-2000, e-mail info@tbhr-law.com, or visit www.tbhr-law.com.

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Old Colony Elder Services in Desperate Need of Meals on Wheels and Nutrition Volunteers

Many frail and home bound elders throughout the community rely on the Nutrition Program at Old Colony Elder Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton, a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to elders, their families and caregivers.

But, the non-profit elder services agency needs more volunteers to help prepare and pack meals and deliver them to residents.

“We are in desperate need of Nutrition volunteers.  Right now we are stretched to the limit, with only a few volunteers trying to cover a number of delivery routes so every elder is ensured a healthy meal every day,” explained Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.

Nutrition volunteers are needed to set up, bag and distribute meals at congregate Nutrition Sites.  Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals to elders throughout the Plymouth county area. Drivers typically deliver 15-20 meals a day, between 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and are reimbursed for mileage.  Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, yet they may help out for any number of days per week that they
can.

OCES’ Nutrition Program is designed to enhance elders’ quality of life by providing nutritionally sound and satisfying meals. Because the Nutrition Program is primarily federally funded, there is no income-based test; all residents at least 60 years of age and those less than 60 but disabled are eligible.

Anyone who is able to volunteer at a meal site or deliver meals for two hours, at least one to two days a week, please contact the Nutrition Department at OCES at (508) 584-1561.

OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver; Caring Homes and Enhanced Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services; Home Care and more.

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

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.

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 new website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

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DirectBuy owners exceed business expectations within five years of ownership.

COLUMBIA, MD…

Five years doesn’t seem like a long time when you’re talking about a business venture, but for DirectBuy Owners Alexander Wong and Ruel Rodgers, it is a major milestone. Since they took ownership of the corporate owned DirectBuy showroom in Columbia, Maryland, they have exceeded expectations in the areas of merchandising, and customer service, and sales.

The owners have added new categories of items for in an around the home, that include national and local brand-name manufacturers. With the expanded selection of products now available, membership and merchandise sales volume has grown significantly. Since taking over in September of 2003, Wong and Rodgers have seen merchandise volume increase by five million dollars.

“I was a member of the New York showroom prior to ownership,” said Wong. “Once I saw the value and experienced the incredible business model first hand, I wanted to educate and help other families find a better way to buy things. I have been able to do just that in the past five years, and I look forward to continued success in helping people save on everything they need for in and around their homes.”

With the addition of expert kitchen designers, interior decorators, and flooring specialists, the center has received top recognition in the area of service. Since 2004, DirectBuy of Columbia has been named one of the Top five service centers in the DirectBuy network of more than 160 showrooms. DirectBuy of Columbia service staff members have also been recognized nationally for three Service Professional of the Month Awards, a service program that is lead by the DirectBuy corporate office. Three top performing membership directors from Columbia have also been honored for helping more than 100 families create their homes through DirectBuy’s unparalleled savings, service, and selection.

To celebrate the showroom’s five year anniversary and extraordinary success, Owner Ruel Rodgers and Alexander Wong treated their entire staff to a sophisticated cajun dinner at the local Copelands Restaurant, in Columbia.

DirectBuy enables consumers to purchase brand-name products for their home and family at members-only, manufacturer-direct prices. By providing merchandise without traditional retail markup, DirectBuy dramatically increases the purchasing power of its members, enabling them to enjoy the home of their dreams. 

To assist members with their home renovation projects, DirectBuy of Columbia employs a friendly, knowledgeable staff.  The team works diligently to ensure that DirectBuy members find outstanding value and incredible selection through a simplified shopping process in five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishing, Home Improvement, Flooring, Accessories, and Entertainment/Outdoor.

DirectBuy of Columbia members also have access to renowned designer Christopher Lowell.  Lowell has designed twelve room settings – created exclusively with products available through DirectBuy – using his Seven Layers of Design.  An innovative approach to home décor, The Seven Layers of Design keep homeowners on budget and from feeling overwhelmed by their project.

About DirectBuy

For 37 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 furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances, sporting goods, jewelry and much, much more.  DirectBuy enables members to purchase products from several hundred manufacturers at more than 160 showrooms across North America.  To learn more about DirectBuy, visit www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

DirectBuy Membership

Consumers who are interested in joining DirectBuy are encouraged to attend an exclusive Open House event, which is designed to educate families about DirectBuy’s unique business model.  The Open House also helps consumers better understand how DirectBuy members avoid traditional retail markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise. 

To request a “Free Insider’s Guide to Buying Direct” and a Visitor’s Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, call 1-888-860-8981 or visit www.directbuy.com.

 

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Hy named DirectBuy of Buffalo’s October “Do-Gooder” of the month.

CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK…

DirectBuy of Buffalo, the leading members-only showroom and home design center, established the “Do-Gooder of the Month” award to recognize employees, vendors and even members going above and beyond the call of duty—either on the job or in their everyday lives. October’s winner is Ernie Hy, a service representative at DirectBuy of Buffalo, for his involvement in the makeover of the Kids Zone at the Cheektowaga showroom.

Like the name suggests, the Kids Zone inside DirectBuy showrooms is a place where children of members can go while their parents shop. DirectBuy of Buffalo’s Kids Zone recently was completely made over with a flat-screen television with video games, “mini” recliners, brand new tables and chairs and a wall painted with blackboard paint so kids can actually draw on the walls without fear of punishment. Hy’s contribution to the project was purchasing an assortment of games and toys; Barbies and G.I. Joes, to make it a more fun area for kids.

“We’re pretty busy around here in general, so it’s always gratifying when our staff take on extra projects like this to improve the DirectBuy experience for our members. Ernie’s contribution of toys and games really does make it a neat place for kids to hang out and that makes him a very worthy winner of our Do-Gooder of the month award,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo.

As for DirectBuy of Buffalo’s Do-Gooder of the Month, beyond the recognition, the recipient receives a restaurant gift certificate.

“Buying direct from the manufacturer can be a lot of fun for parents, but we wanted it to be just as much fun for the kids. So jazzing up the Kids Zone seemed like a no-brainer. That it earned me the Do-Gooder for this month is really icing on the cake, which I’ll be happy to share with other folks who worked on the project, Cassandra Hall and Megan Cox,” said Hy.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Hy began with DirectBuy of Buffalo earlier in 2008, after being a DirectBuy member for the past few years. Married, Hy and his wife Kimberly reside with their two children Alissa and Alex in Niagara Falls.

DirectBuy franchises across the United States and Canada are active contributors to many local non-profits and charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army and other South Shore YMCA, Homes for Our Troops and Children’s Hospital. Besides the Habitat for Humanity, DirectBuy of Buffalo was a sponsor of the first annual Kevin Everett Golf Weekend Classic and donates slightly damaged items that manufacturers will not exchange to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church in Buffalo.

Since 1971, 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.  It’s a comfortable setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy showrooms 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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Katherine J. Ayers, M.D. Joins South Shore Skin Center

Katherine J. Ayers, M.D., a board certified dermatologist, has joined South Shore Skin Center of Cohasset and Plymouth and is accepting new patients. South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services to thousands of patients south of Boston.

Dr. Ayers will treat both medical and cosmetic patients at South Shore Skin Center.  Her cosmetics practice will include Botox, Fillers and laser treatments.

In addition to caring for patients at South Shore Skin Center, Dr. Ayers is on the Associate Staff of Jordan Hospital in Plymouth and the Affiliate Staff of South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery: Massachusetts Medical Society; the American Medical Women’s Association; the American Medical Association and the Iowa Dermatological Society.

Dr. Ayers graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester and went on to serve as a resident in Dermatology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, which is one of the nation’s premier institutions for dermatology training.

Caring for people is a family business for Dr. Ayers. Both her father, Frederick Ayers, and one of her brothers, Michael Ayers are orthopedic surgeons at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Her other brother, Timothy Ayers, is an Anesthesiologist at both Jordan Hospital in Plymouth and Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Her sister is a nurse midwife and her mother is a nurse.

“We’re very pleased to have Dr. Ayers on board. She is talented, compassionate and a very good fit for our practice,” noted Drs. Richard Eisen and Ramzi Saad of South Shore Skin Center.

About 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.

South Shore Skin Center’s cosmetic services include Fraxel re:pair and re:store; Gentle YAG, innovative Laser, IPL (Intensive Pulse Light), Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more. The practice also 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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DirectBuy of Gurnee helps three young women get a second chance at life.

GURNEE, IL…

On Saturday, October 18, 2008, DirectBuy of Gurnee, in conjunction with the Daisy Resource and Development Center, raised $30,000 for three young women in need of life changing assistance.

DirectBuy Owner Karuna Talwar donated $3,000, along with furniture from both her home and showroom. The owner learned of the program through Mayor of Gurnee Krysti Kovarik, who made it known that this particular charity was in desperate need. Mayor Kovarik also matched all donations made by any contributor on behalf of the Daisy Center.

Many girls that seek help from the center have dysfunctional lives that involve a poor childhood, homelessness, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or an unwanted pregnancy. By the time they leave the center, they are well educated and have a career. Most importantly, upon their departure from the center, they are able to take on social interactions with the community.

Daisy’s Resource and Developmental Center is a comprehensive human services agency that provides individuals and their families, opportunities and assistance to become self-sufficient through educational, vocational training, childcare services, and community development in order to achieve financial independence. The center offers schooling such as: cosmetology, administrative, nursing, teaching, and administrative. The school has been operating for 35 years and has four life experience doctorates.

Being a true humanitarian, Karuna not only donated money and furniture, she volunteered her time and helped raise money during the ten-hour telethon. The telethon ran on the public television channel 17 in Waukegan, Illinois were Karuna played a key roll.

“I was very happy to participate in the telethon and even more ecstatic about raising enough money to change the lives of three young ladies,” said Karuna. “I truly believe everyone deserves a chance in life, and thankfully through the assistance of the Daisy Resource Center, it’s possible.” 

That type of generosity is fairly standard for DirectBuy of Gurnee. They also donated to the Zachary child abuse center in Gurnee and the Lazarus house in Geneva, Illinois. Showroom owners across North America donate to any number of organizations, and have shown a particular affinity for making contributions to children/family-oriented organizations. 

About DirectBuy

For more than 37 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 furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances and much, much more.  

DirectBuy enables members to purchase most every product offering from several hundred manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at more than 160 showrooms across North America. To request a “Free Insider’s Guide to Buying Direct” and a Visitor’s Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of DirectBuy membership, visit www.DirectBuy.com or www.DirectBuyCares.com.

 

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