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Day of Caring – OCES Team Volunteers at Camp Squanto in Plymouth

OCES' Day of Caring
OCES’ Day of Caring

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, was one of 14 organizations that partnered with the United Way of Greater Plymouth County to send volunteers out into the community as part of their annual “Day of Caring” campaign.

On September 16, 2016, OCES’ volunteer team of eight focused on brush clearing at Camp Squanto, part of the Boy Scouts Old Colony Council located in Plymouth. Camp Squanto is a 650-acre camping facility located in the woods of Myles Standish State Forest. OCES’ volunteer team – Jean-Marie Doyle, Nikolas Finn, Richard Rodriguez, Rose Kennedy, Dan Forand, Donna Forand, Rosanna Wong and Brenda Carrens – dedicated five hours to the project.
The “Day of Caring” was originally established to promote volunteerism, community spirit, and working together for the common good. This year, a total of 103 volunteers from organizations throughout the area participated in United Way of Greater Plymouth County’s campaign and tackled a number of projects ranging from organizing food pantries to cleanups and landscaping.
“OCES is proud to be a part of the ‘Day of Caring’ where volunteers from many different organizations come together to give back to the community,” said Diana DiGiorgi, OCES’ Executive Director.
About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Georgia CALLS Appoints Mathew Wojteczko as Director of Community Engagement

Mathew Wojteczko
Mathew Wojteczko

Georgia CALLS, a unique 501c3 organization that helps rebuild and reestablish families facing the hardship of homelessness, has recently appointed Mathew Wojteczko as Director of Community Engagement.

In his new role, Mr. Wojteczko will focus on building support in the community, fundraising, and promotion of Georgia CALLS. His responsibilities include business development, marketing, branding and management of the nonprofit’s events.

Mr. Wojteczko has more than a decade of corporate and nonprofit marketing and event project management experience. Before joining Georgia CALLS, Mr. Wojteczko was the Development Coordinator at the nonprofit TechBridge of Atlanta, where he managed sponsor relationships and event logistics for fundraising events to help other nonprofits get access to technology. He has also served as the Marketing Manager at Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions of Alpharetta, and as a Client Services Coordinator for Collinson Media and Events (now known as Connect) of Norcross.

Mr. Wojteczko holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in marketing, from the University of North Georgia, in Dahlonega.
Since 2004, Mr. Wojteczko has volunteered at 12Stone Church of Gwinnett County, helping with communications, event operations and missions. He resides in Braselton with his wife and two children.
About Georgia CALLS
The mission of Georgia CALLS is to help rebuild and reestablish families facing the hardship of homelessness, in the Gwinnett and Hall County area. The goal is not to just meet short-term needs, but to change lives by teaching job skills, helping to provide steady employment, leading participants through a unique personal development program, providing personalized case management, and helping to acquire stable housing. Georgia CALLS strives to transform mindsets, rebuild families, and build entrepreneurs by nurturing sustainable, positive habits that will radically change the lifestyle of individuals, children, and families in the community for the better. For more information about Georgia CALLS, visit www.gacalls.org.

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OCES Holds Award-Winning Program at The Pinehills in Plymouth

OCES logoMany older adults experience concerns about falling and as a result restrict their activities. In response, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, recently presented “A Matter of Balance”, an award-winning program at The Pinehills in Plymouth.

Donna-Marie Forand, Healthy Living Coordinator at OCES organized A Matter of Balance, an eight-session program designed to help participants minimize the impact of falls and increase activity levels, at the Pinehills. OCES’ Matter of Balance coaches, Chrisline Denis and Primma-Latise Murry led the well-received program.

A Matter of Balance program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Older adults participating in the program learned how to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

“This program is ideal for anyone who has fallen in the past, restricted their activities, or is concerned about falls, and interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength,” explained Ms. Forand.

To learn more about A Matter of Balance programs, including how you can schedule a presentation for your organization, visit www.ocesma.org or contact OCES at 508-584-1561.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Beep, beep. Ride to the polls in style. Free ride with Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac.

Jeff Tracy
Jeff Tracy

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Every vote counts.  Don’t let transportation become a barrier to your civic duty.

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is offering a free ride to Plymouth voters.  Voters can call 508-830-0101 to arrange a ride. Please call at least a day prior to the Tuesday, November 8 election date. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“This is a historic election and we want to make sure that all Plymouth voters have ample opportunity to participate,” noted Jeff Tracy of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac.

Enjoy the comfort of a late model Cadillac or Chevy.  Luxuriate in the convenience of a Tracy-provided chauffeur.

“Voting is not only a civic duty, but a critical way to have your voice and opinion heard,” noted Jeff Tracy. “We control our own destiny when we take proactive steps such as voting and expressing our political preferences.”

Voter Registration

In order to vote in any election, a citizen must have registered to vote at least twenty days before the election. Citizens may register to vote in several ways:

  • In person at the Town Clerk’s Office (or any Clerk’s Office in the Commonwealth)
  • At the Registry of Motor Vehicles or several other state agencies
  • By mail, using an official state form. To obtain a form by mail, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-747-1620 X169
  • Online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/

Once registered, a voter can maintain active voting status simply by completing the annual town census. If a voter moves, it is necessary to reregister.

Also, for your voting precinct location, visit http://www.plymouth-ma.gov/sites/plymouthma/files/uploads/street_list_0.pdf. 

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 about a complimentary ride to the polls, go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3, or call (508) 830-0101.

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Dog park effort looking good. Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac Groom-a-Thon raises funds for proposed Plymouth dog park

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac hosted a Groom-a-Thon to benefit the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park, a local non-profit looking to raise funds to construct a Dog Park in West Plymouth. The fundraiser raised more than $600.
Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac hosted a Groom-a-Thon to benefit the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park, a local non-profit looking to raise funds to construct a Dog Park in West Plymouth. The fundraiser raised more than $600.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

The effort to raise funds to build a dog park in Plymouth took a step forward with a benefit dog groom-a-thon held at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, located at 137 Samoset Street in Plymouth. The September 17 fundraiser generated more than $600 for the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park, the local non-profit behind the plan to construct a dog park in West Plymouth.

To help raise funds and awareness, Zoomin Groomin, a local pet groomer, provided a complimentary grooming for dogs. In addition, The Friends of Plymouth Dog Park had a tent and information table where visitors could make a donation or purchase Friends of Plymouth Dog Park T-shirts and other items.

“We can’t thank Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac enough for hosting this event and for Zoomin Groomin for providing the grooming services,” said Gina Delaney, one of the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park’s organizers. “The money raised from this fundraiser will go a long way towards us achieving our goal of a dog park for West Plymouth.”

Friends of Plymouth Dog Park estimates it will cost up to $250,000 to construct a dog park in West Plymouth. Federal grant money is available for this endeavor, as long as the Town comes up with 10 percent of the construction costs first. Friends of Plymouth Dog Park, an all-volunteer organization, has taken on that task to raise the 10 percent or $25,000.

“Anybody who has been to the dealership knows we are dog lovers. We’re happy to support this effort and glad that the Groom-a-Thon put this effort one step closer to becoming a reality,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Motors.

If you were unable to attend the Groom-a-Thon, Friends of Plymouth Dog Park also have a Go Fund Me page that can be accessed on their website, www.plymouthdogs.com. To date, the group has raised $3,000.

Friends of Plymouth Dog Park is an all-volunteer organization based at 45 Minuteman Lane in Plymouth. It is currently in the application process for 501(c)(3) status and has been given permission by the State of Massachusetts to solicit funds.

If you would like more information about Friends of Plymouth Dog Park, please contact Gina Delaney at info@plymouthdogs.com.

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 (508) 830-0101.

About Zoomin Groomin®

Zoomin Groomin® Mobile Pet services, with corporate offices in Hingham, Massachusetts and locations throughout the East Coast, is a mobile pet service company that provides convenient, professional, door-to-door pet grooming, dog walking, and residential services. Zoomin Groomin caters to clients living in single family and town homes, as well as those residing in retirement communities, assisted living communities, apartment and condo complexes.

Owned and operated by a team of professionals with copious experience in sales, marketing, management and pet care, the company is franchising new locations to pet enthusiasts throughout the country.

Zoomin Groomin® is committed to using products that will not harm pets or the environment. By providing traditional dog and cat grooming mobile spa services, as well as in-home pet and residential services in an environmentally responsible manner, Zoomin Groomin can help protect the world for generations of pets and pet parents to come. For more information, please visit www.ZoominGroomin.com.

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Kayla Luther Returns to Rodman CPAs as Experienced Associate

Kayla Luther
Kayla Luther

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, has appointed Kayla Luther as an Experienced Associate. Ms. Luther is a resident of Boxborough, MA.

Ms. Luther had been a Staff Accountant on the Rodman team five years ago, before relocating to Virginia with her husband James, who is in the U.S. Air Force. In her role of Experienced Associate at Rodman, Ms. Luther will be responsible for financial statement reviews as well as individual, partnership and corporate tax preparation.

While in Virginia, Ms. Luther was employed for two years as the Accounting Director, overseeing accounting, recruiting and human resources, at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton Roads. For two years prior to that, Ms. Luther was a Staff Accountant at Dixon Hughes Goodman, a mid-sized accounting firm in Newport News, VA.

Ms. Luther holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Appalachian State University in North Carolina and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Liberty University in Virginia. She is currently studying for the CPA exam. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA).

“Rodman CPAs is a great firm to work for, and after relocating to Virginia, I kept in touch with many of my former colleagues. In June, my husband and I returned to Massachusetts, and I was very happy to rejoin the Rodman team,” said Ms. Luther.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, and one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

 

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The Future of Dry Cleaning comes to Burlington. Lapels Dry Cleaning to open Oct. 1 at 201 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA

photo of Dr. Sylvie Djousse, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Burlington
Dr. Sylvie Djousse, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Burlington

BURLINGTON, MA and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, will open a full-service, environmentally friendly dry cleaning store at 201 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Mass., on October 1.

“We’re extremely excited to bring a sustainable, non-toxic way of dry cleaning clothes to Burlington,” said Dr. Sylvie Djousse, the owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Burlington. “When we open our doors on October 1, Lapels Dry Cleaning will become the only dry cleaner in town using a 100 percent environmentally non-toxic cleaning solution.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past dozen years. Part of that effort includes a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative, for its newer locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of Burlington. Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm. Lapels also offers a “car hop” service where customers can drop off and pick up their clothing without ever leaving their cars.

“We’re extremely excited about the opening of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Burlington,” said Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois. “With the Lahey Clinic, Burlington Mall, and countless other companies in that area, we’re certain the people who live and work in the area will love what Lapels Dry Cleaning has to offer.”

Hours at Lapels Dry Cleaning in Burlington are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. The grand opening for the new Lapels is scheduled for October 29, 2016.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, South Boston, Braintree, Brighton, Cambridge, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Boston, MA, Malden, MA, Somerville, MA, Oxford, MS and Somerville, NJ.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.
Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

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

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Emerson Bearing Boston Appoints Lee Holt as Marketing Specialist

emerson bearingEmerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company serving Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has appointed Lee Holt as Marketing Specialist.

Mr. Holt will oversee Emerson Bearing’s Food Processing Division, which is dedicated to accommodating the unique bearing needs of food processors; particularly those operating severe service environments. Severe service environments in the food processing industry are those that have conditions which contribute to the premature failure of the bearing, such as chemical, submerged or wash-down environments, vibrating or impact environments and those with high or low temperatures. Mr. Holt is Emerson Bearing’s expert in this area.

Mr. Holt, who has been a key member of Emerson Bearing’s team for more than four decades, was an Inside Sales Representative prior to becoming Marketing Specialist. He has a comprehensive knowledge of bearings required in food processing, which is usually fully automated and often takes place under extreme operating conditions. Dedicated to accommodating the unique bearing needs of food processing industry customers, Mr. Holt’s responsibilities will include managing accounts, product recommendations, pricing, purchasing marketing and some light engineering.

Additionally, Mr. Holt will oversee sales of Emerson Bearing’s newest line, Stand-Off Series Mounted Bearing Units, which are “super” bearings that are corrosion resistant and can handle severe service environments, particularly those applications that are a challenge to the survival of the bearing.

For more information, contact Lee Holt, Marketing Specialist at Emerson Bearing at 800-225-4587.

About Emerson Bearing Boston
Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Old Colony Elder Services Establishes Employee Wellness Program

OCES logoOld Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, has recently unveiled a new Employee Wellness Program.

OCES is committed to providing programs and services to the community to promote healthy living, and that community includes their own dedicated staff. Through their Employee Wellness Program, the agency has kicked off two new components for staff – Nutrition Coaching and Family Caregiver Support Counseling.

Barbara Nalen-Cardosa, a Registered Dietician and OCES’ Nutritionist, oversees Nutrition Coaching. She will assist employees who are seeking weight management guidance, or who are adjusting their diet to better manage health conditions. Ms. Nalen-Cardosa consults with each employee, creates a personalized three-day food diary, and establishes individual goals. One of the options offered is a walking nutrition session.

Rochelle Sugarman, Outreach and Education Specialist in OCES’ Healthy Living Department, provides Family Caregiver Support Counseling. She assists employees in finding resources that will help them care for a family member or friend such as an older adult, a younger adult with disabilities, or a grandchild.

An employee’s initial Nutrition Coaching or Family Caregiver Support Counseling session lasts approximately 30 minutes and follow-up consultations are arranged to meet each individual’s need. There is no cost associated with the Employee Wellness Program or any of its components, and confidentiality is ensured.

OCES intends to expand the Employee Wellness Program and is in the process of establishing a committee of seven employees to implement additional components. The agency will be adding new wellness modules based on the results of a confidential employee survey designed to determine need.

“This is just the beginning,” said Christine McLaren, Community Programs Director. “In September, we will survey all of our 235 employees and based on those results we will expand the Employee Wellness Program to fit their most pressing concerns.”

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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