Sue McGrath re-elected president of Essex County Ornithological Club
Sue McGrath, Newburyport resident and founder of Newburyport Birders, was re-elected for a third term as president of the Essex County Ornithological Club. Founded in 1916, women gained membership in 1974 and in 2006 the club elected its first female president. McGrath was first elected president in January 2006.
ECOC promotes interest in the study of field ornithology and general natural history throughout Essex County. The club seeks to involve members in projects and pursuits to further such study.
McGrath served as a council member for several years prior to becoming president. Her interest in bird behavior, field study and designing educational programs will serve her well at the helm. The club conducts monthly meeting at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
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Bernier Physical Therapy welcomes new staff
NEWBURYPORT — Dr. Richard Bernier, PT, and Amy Balentine, PTA, welcome Dr. Jessica Pakalis, PT, and John Wile, PT, to Bernier Physical Therapy Associates Inc., located in the Professional Building on Forrester Street.
Jessica, having recently completed her doctorate work in physical therapy, has experience in orthopedics and pediatrics. John has nearly 20 years of experience in sports medicine and orthopedics, working with patients of all ages in the Greater Newburyport area. Jessica and John are welcome additions to the staff. Together they are bringing exceptional skills and techniques, as well as expanded hours of service that include early morning and evening hours.
Bernier Physical Therapy Associates Inc. has been providing physical therapy treatments to injured athletes, workers and the general public for nearly 30 years. For more information, call 978-465-2862.
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Veronica Atlantis attends parrot festival
SALISBURY — Veronica Atlantis, owner of Seaside Pet Minder pet-sitting service, recently attended the parrot festival organized by the National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation (NPRPF) and held in Houston, Texas. The foundation rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes displaced parrots. The festival provided three days of educational seminars plus fundraising events for parrots in need of rehabilitation and homes.
Seaside Pet Minder is a pet-sitting service that covers the Newburyport area, specializing in pet birds as well as caring for dogs and cats. Ms. Atlantis attended seminars on avian nutrition, understanding parrot behaviors, updates on latest research on avian diseases and cloning of nearly extinct parrot species, plus holistic methods of caring for parrots to keep them well. She also met with the editor of Bird Talk magazine and representatives from popular bird food companies such as Zupreme. For more information, visit www.freewebs.com/seasidepetminder, e-mail to seasidepetminder@hotmail.com or call 978-462-0207.
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ReloTrans LLC names Marcie Gallagher operations manager
DANVERS —ReloTrans LLC, a leading auto and boat logistics company, has named Byfield native Marcie Gallagher as the company's operations manager. Gallagher brings more than 15 years of logistics experience. As operations manager, she will oversee the company's customer-service teams, manage its supplier network and supervise the ReloTrans' accounting functions.
ReloTrans was formed to elevate service levels, reduce transit time and avoid claims in moving the valued possessions of corporate transferees and consumers. Their process serves the needs of the corporation or individual requiring the cost-effective and high-quality relocation of a vehicle, rather than the profit motives and operating efficiencies of the carriers. For more information, visit www.relotrans.com.
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Edward Jones ranked No. 4 by FORTUNE magazine
The financial-services firm Edward Jones was ranked No. 4 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, according to Rosemarie Kountz, financial advisor with Edward Jones in Newburyport. In its ninth appearance on the annual list, Edward Jones also ranked No. 2 for large-sized companies. The full list and related stories appeared in the Feb. 4 issue of FORTUNE.
Edward Jones' nine FORTUNE rankings include top-10 finishes for six years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. The magazine also lists Edward Jones as having the best benefit options for work-life balance. The firm was also ranked first in J.D. Power and Associates' annual survey of customer satisfaction among full-service investors.
For more information, visit www.fortune.com. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. Their interactive Web site is www.edwardjones.com and recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
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Mobility Services International reports record 2007 year with continued growth and innovation
Newburyport-based Mobility Services International (MSI), a leading global mobility management company, continued its rapid growth in 2007, signing 38 new clients for the year. This represented a 27 percent increase over MSI's 2006 tally of 30. To meet clients' business needs, MSI relocated its EMEA headquarters to London and opened an additional Continental Europe office in Frankfurt. MSI also opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. With a growing roster of destination consultants, the company's global reach now extends to 158 countries.
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John Farley Clothiers celebrates 20 years of defining men's fashion
NEWBURYPORT — John Farley Clothiers, located in the Atkinson Building, 31 Water St., celebrates their 20th year in Newburyport. In 1988, John Farley Allison and his wife, Linda, took a leap of faith in their family, a growing community and the ever-so-fickle men's clothing business when John decided to leave a successful career in textbook publishing to chase a dream as a haberdasher. Twenty years forward, John and Linda continue to buck the industry trends and look to future success with a nimble approach. One critical and essential piece of the Farley puzzle is their full-time, 20-year veteran tailor Deidre McCarty.
John Farley Clothiers stocks fine men's clothing and sportswear brands such as Joseph Abboud, Hart Schaffner and Marx, Tommy Bahama, Swiss Army Brands, Ralph Lauren, Tailorbyrd and others. For more information, call 978-462-5401 or visit www.johnfarleyclothiers.com.
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Virginia DePasqua and Renee Le Verrier join Newburyport Center for Yoga
Virginia DePasqua and Renee Le Verrier have joined the Newburyport Center for Yoga as co-instructors of Less Is More (LIM) Yoga.
DePasqua and Le Verrier each bring certified training as well as personal experience to the class. DePasqua, RN, RYT, draws on her nursing background and her additional certification in Yoga of the Heart, designed for clients with cardiac, cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Le Verrier, RYT, became a yoga instructor after her Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Also a stroke survivor, her teaching goal is to help others with physical challenges to build fluidity and strength despite limitations. Both instructors have completed training in Yoga for the Rest of Us.
Classes are intended for those who have not tried yoga or may be hesitant due to physical limitations or other medical restrictions. For more information, visit www.limyoga.com, www.newburyportyoga.com or call 617-851-0756.
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John Grossi receives Public Service Award
John Grossi, owner of Latitude Sports Clubs, donated 15 pieces of gym equipment to the Massachusetts State Police Troop A Headquarters in July 2007. This equipment included Lifefitness treadmills, steppers and bicycles. Every barracks of Troop A was able to benefit from Mr. Grossi's generous donation.
For his donation to the troopers of the Massachusetts State Police, he was awarded the Massachusetts State Police Service Award, established to recognize a civilian member of the department, or a member of the public, who has provided outstanding assistance to the department, or who has significantly contributed to public safety.
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Dick Wollmar named New Hampshire representative for Salisbury renewable energy company
NORTH HAMPTON, N.H. — Dick Wollmar of North Hampton, N.H., has been named Solar Edison LLC's representative for New Hampshire. A former selectman, Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment member of the town of North Hampton, Wollmar was also a member of the Rockingham County Extension Advisory Council and serves on the Board of Directors of the Rockingham Trust. Former president of Friends of Centennial Hall, he is a founding member of the North Hampton Forever and member of the Northeast Organic Farmers Association, the New Hampshire Sustainable Agriculture Commission and the New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Committee. Also an organic farmer, Wollmar was one of three founders of the Portsmouth Farmer's Market and Seacoast Growers' Association.
A distributor for SunPower solar systems, XSUNX and other solar and wind manufacturers, Solar Edison is also a class-one dealer for ZAP (Zero Air Pollution) electric and solar vehicles.
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Women in business forum April 15
Rowley's Chamber of Commerce invites area women interested in starting their own business to attend its forum on Women in Business on Tuesday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Triton High School's library, 112 Elm St., Byfield. Several local businesswomen will serve as panelists and share personal experiences establishing a successful business in Rowley. Triton business majors and future entrepreneurs encouraged to attend; bring a friend.
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