In today's (Wednesday's) Newburyport Daily News, Page 4
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_293230102.html
Biker event to raise money for local man's funeral costs
SALISBURY — On Saturday, local motorcyclists, family and friends will honor local Salisbury resident and business owner Carl Hutchinson, who died at age 56 last month, with a ride and "Celebration of Life" party, co-hosted by LaChiquita's, Route 1, Salisbury.
"My dad used to take us to motorcycle events," said his daughter Ashley (Hutchinson) Turner. "It was always fun seeing motorcycles in our driveway when we were kids. He was a fixture in the motorcycle community, supporting a lot of charity rides."
"He gave a lot, and we are still in shock, but we want to honor and remember him as the husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to a lot of people. I'm honored his community wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will begin staging at the LaChiquita's on Route 1 starting at 10 a.m. At noon, they will pull out for a short 29-mile ride through Amesbury and Southern N.H., head back to Hillside Cemetery and meet up with family and friends of Hutchinson for a grave site remembrance service, then go back to LaChiquita's for the Celebration of Life party with food, live music and prize raffles.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) is the host organization of the event to help the family offset funeral expenses. Requested donation is $15 per person, with children under 16 free.
"Carl gave a lot of himself over the years, working and participating in numerous charities. It is right to respect and honor his contributions and show his family he was respected and appreciated," said Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, president of the Survivor's Fund.
Advance tickets can be purchased at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or online at www.MassMSF.org through Oct. 19 for tickets mailed to you or until Oct. 23 for tickets picked up at the door.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Local Riders to honor Carl Hutchinson on October 24th
MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 20, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
ASHLEY TURNER (Daughter of Carl) 603-424-3640 orashleyturner226@gmail.com
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR CARL HUTCHINSON
(Salisbury, MA) - On Saturday, October 24, local motorcyclists, family and friends will honor local Salisbury resident and business owner, Carl Hutchinson, who died at age 56 last month, with a Ride and "Celebration of Life" party, co-hosted by LaChiquita's, Route 1, Salisbury.
"My dad used to take us to motorcycle events. It was always fun seeing motorcycles in our driveway when we were kids. He was a fixture in the motorcycle community, supporting a lot of charity rides," said his daughter Ashley (Hutchinson) Turner.
"He gave a lot and we are still in shock, but we want to honor and remember him as the husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to a lot of people. I'm honored his community wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will begin staging at the LaChiquita's on Route 1 starting at 10 a.m. At noon, they'll pull out for a short 29 mile Ride through Amesbury and Southern, NH, back to Hillside Cemetery and meeting up with family and friends of Hutchinson, for a grave site remembrance service, then back to the LaChiquita's for the a Celebration of Life party with food, live music and prize raffles.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) is the host organization of the Event, to help the family offset funeral expenses. Requested donations is $15 per person, with children under 16 free.
"Carl gave a lot of himself over the years, working and participating in numerous charities. It is right to respect and honor his contributions, and show his family he was respected and appreciated," said Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, President of the Survivor's Fund.
Advance tickets can be purchased at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
ASHLEY TURNER (Daughter of Carl) 603-424-3640 orashleyturner226@gmail.com
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR CARL HUTCHINSON
(Salisbury, MA) - On Saturday, October 24, local motorcyclists, family and friends will honor local Salisbury resident and business owner, Carl Hutchinson, who died at age 56 last month, with a Ride and "Celebration of Life" party, co-hosted by LaChiquita's, Route 1, Salisbury.
"My dad used to take us to motorcycle events. It was always fun seeing motorcycles in our driveway when we were kids. He was a fixture in the motorcycle community, supporting a lot of charity rides," said his daughter Ashley (Hutchinson) Turner.
"He gave a lot and we are still in shock, but we want to honor and remember him as the husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to a lot of people. I'm honored his community wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will begin staging at the LaChiquita's on Route 1 starting at 10 a.m. At noon, they'll pull out for a short 29 mile Ride through Amesbury and Southern, NH, back to Hillside Cemetery and meeting up with family and friends of Hutchinson, for a grave site remembrance service, then back to the LaChiquita's for the a Celebration of Life party with food, live music and prize raffles.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) is the host organization of the Event, to help the family offset funeral expenses. Requested donations is $15 per person, with children under 16 free.
"Carl gave a lot of himself over the years, working and participating in numerous charities. It is right to respect and honor his contributions, and show his family he was respected and appreciated," said Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, President of the Survivor's Fund.
Advance tickets can be purchased at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Upcoming Events (October 15th edition)
Date: October 15, 2009
Upcoming Events . . . etc.
Saturday, October 17, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting dealer, Cycles 128 ! "Flea Market" and service and winter storage deals.
10 - 5, . . . 107 Brimbal Ave., Beverly. For more info, see http://www.cycles128.com/
Saturday, October 17, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting club, Aces and Eights RC Open House, 7 - 11 p.m., $ 2 food donation. For more info, see http://www.acesandeightsrc.com
Sunday, October 18, Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund "Meat Raffle," 1 - 4 p.m.,
Kapi's Pub, 270 N.Main St., Uxbridge, MA. 01569. For more info, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/
Sunday, October 18, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting club, Boston HOG's "21st Annual Witch Run"
Staging begins at 9:00 a.m., Ride leaves Boston HD at 1:00. For more info, see http://www.bostonhog.com/
Thursday, October 22, final "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Ride & Celebration of Life Event Planning Meeting,
Sponsored by the www.MassMSF.org - LaChiquita's - 188 Lafayette Road, (Route 1) Salisbury, MA - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Ride & Celebration of Life, rain or shine, ride or drive.
Staging begins at 10:00, Ride leaves at Noon, meeting up with cars/trucks at Hillside Cemetery, Salisbury/NH line at 1:00
Back to LaChiquita's for food, live music by Soul Robot, raffles, auctions. Limited amount of Event T-shirts / stickers.
$15 per person donation requested.
Advance purchase at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or
on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.
Saturday, October 31st, SEMMSF and MMSF supporting club, Manomet Mystery Riders Halloween Party, 7 p.m to midnight
John Alder Sports Club, Minuteman Lane off Beaver Dam Road, Manomet, MA.
For more info, see http://www.manometmysteryriders.com/
Friends of Tony Plante Event t-shirts and memorial patches available at MMSF supporting shop, Witch City Cycles,
11 Goodhue Street, Salem. See www.WitchCityCycles.com for more info.
Upcoming Events . . . etc.
Saturday, October 17, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting dealer, Cycles 128 ! "Flea Market" and service and winter storage deals.
10 - 5, . . . 107 Brimbal Ave., Beverly. For more info, see http://www.cycles128.com/
Saturday, October 17, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting club, Aces and Eights RC Open House, 7 - 11 p.m., $ 2 food donation. For more info, see http://www.acesandeightsrc.com
Sunday, October 18, Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund "Meat Raffle," 1 - 4 p.m.,
Kapi's Pub, 270 N.Main St., Uxbridge, MA. 01569. For more info, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/
Sunday, October 18, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting club, Boston HOG's "21st Annual Witch Run"
Staging begins at 9:00 a.m., Ride leaves Boston HD at 1:00. For more info, see http://www.bostonhog.com/
Thursday, October 22, final "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Ride & Celebration of Life Event Planning Meeting,
Sponsored by the www.MassMSF.org - LaChiquita's - 188 Lafayette Road, (Route 1) Salisbury, MA - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Ride & Celebration of Life, rain or shine, ride or drive.
Staging begins at 10:00, Ride leaves at Noon, meeting up with cars/trucks at Hillside Cemetery, Salisbury/NH line at 1:00
Back to LaChiquita's for food, live music by Soul Robot, raffles, auctions. Limited amount of Event T-shirts / stickers.
$15 per person donation requested.
Advance purchase at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or
on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.
Saturday, October 31st, SEMMSF and MMSF supporting club, Manomet Mystery Riders Halloween Party, 7 p.m to midnight
John Alder Sports Club, Minuteman Lane off Beaver Dam Road, Manomet, MA.
For more info, see http://www.manometmysteryriders.com/
Friends of Tony Plante Event t-shirts and memorial patches available at MMSF supporting shop, Witch City Cycles,
11 Goodhue Street, Salem. See www.WitchCityCycles.com for more info.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Upcoming MMSF supported Events (October 6th edition)
Upcoming MMSF supported events . . .
About 25 "Friends of Tony Plante" Event Shirts and 40 Memorial Patches will be available for sale at Witch City Cycles, 11 Goodhue Street, Salem, begining this Friday. Various shirts sizes while they last.
TONS of thanks to all who attended last month despite the rain ! See www.WitchCityCycles.com for hours, phone number.
Saturday night, October 10th, MMSF's supporting club, Xtreme Riders 9th Annual Season End BASH !
7-8 food buffet, 8 to ? PARTY - must be 21 or older. $15 per person.
Moose Lodge, 67 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro
See www.MassMSF.org for flyers and more info
Sunday, October 11, MMSF's supporting club, Aces & Eights Fall Ride
Pull out at NOON, . . .239 Western Ave, Essex, . . . 1 pm Party, live music, $15 per person. See www.MassMSF.org for flyer and more info
Saturday, October 24, MMSF sponsored "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Memorial Ride and Celebration of Life Party
Host site, LaChiquita's, 188 Lafayette Road (Route 1) Salisbury, MA
Staging begins at 10 a.m., 30+ mile 'slow' Ride through Southern, NH, to Hillside Cemetery for grave site service, back to LaChiquita's. Live music, great food, raffles and auctions.
Advance tickets now available on-line and more info at www.MassMSF.org. Watch site for area shops/businesses selling tickets
Saturday, December 12, MMSF's Annual Christmas Party - Village Green, Route 1, Danvers. Watch www.MassMSF.org for more info.
Area supporting clubs - combine your Holiday Party with ours ! Save on food prices and other overhead !
For more information, write us at Contact@MassMSF.org. Inexpensive hotel nearby. Don't drink and drive !
About 25 "Friends of Tony Plante" Event Shirts and 40 Memorial Patches will be available for sale at Witch City Cycles, 11 Goodhue Street, Salem, begining this Friday. Various shirts sizes while they last.
TONS of thanks to all who attended last month despite the rain ! See www.WitchCityCycles.com for hours, phone number.
Saturday night, October 10th, MMSF's supporting club, Xtreme Riders 9th Annual Season End BASH !
7-8 food buffet, 8 to ? PARTY - must be 21 or older. $15 per person.
Moose Lodge, 67 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro
See www.MassMSF.org for flyers and more info
Sunday, October 11, MMSF's supporting club, Aces & Eights Fall Ride
Pull out at NOON, . . .239 Western Ave, Essex, . . . 1 pm Party, live music, $15 per person. See www.MassMSF.org for flyer and more info
Saturday, October 24, MMSF sponsored "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Memorial Ride and Celebration of Life Party
Host site, LaChiquita's, 188 Lafayette Road (Route 1) Salisbury, MA
Staging begins at 10 a.m., 30+ mile 'slow' Ride through Southern, NH, to Hillside Cemetery for grave site service, back to LaChiquita's. Live music, great food, raffles and auctions.
Advance tickets now available on-line and more info at www.MassMSF.org. Watch site for area shops/businesses selling tickets
Saturday, December 12, MMSF's Annual Christmas Party - Village Green, Route 1, Danvers. Watch www.MassMSF.org for more info.
Area supporting clubs - combine your Holiday Party with ours ! Save on food prices and other overhead !
For more information, write us at Contact@MassMSF.org. Inexpensive hotel nearby. Don't drink and drive !
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Riders Testify in support of House Bill Number 1405
Date - September 29, 2009
(State House, MA) - Today, riders testified in a "panel group," before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, in support of House, No. 1405, a bill seeking to shift the financial burdens accident victims face, back to the at-fault operators.
State Senator Steve Brewer and Rep. Anne Gobi spoke first in support of HB 1405. Then the bill's author, Paul W. Cote, introduced the HB 1405, it's intent and significance , and the panel.
Panel testimony began with Jeff and Leila B. Leila testified about her accident where another vehicle hit her in an intersection, breaking every bone in her right leg. Over $71,000 in medical bills, the at-fault driver only has $20,000 in liability limits. Her husband Jeff, riding behind her and witnessing the accident, testified how the financial burden of the medical bills have affected their lives, through no fault of there own.
Next up, Mark P. of Natick testified how he lost one friend in 1998, and another in 2004, due to right of way violations. Betsy Lister testified, as a long time insurance agent and former director of motorcycle safety and awareness, how she gets calls after horrific accidents, and there is not enough coverage to compensation the victims.
Tom N. of Middleboro testified about his accident, when a driver turned left in front of three on-coming motorcyclists, that he lost his best friend, while suffering injuries and incurring medical expenses in excess of $30,000, . . . and ongoing, yet he only recovered $25,000, due to the inadequate limits of that at-fault operator. He lost his home, he still requires treatments and services.
Bill Gannon testified it's not about criminal penalties - that it is about adequate insurance and judges making meaningful sentences, to include community sentencing that helps prevent others from these injustices.
Cote wrapped up the testimony, reminding Committee members, who are mostly lawyers, that "tort law" is a remedy to 'right a civil wrong.' That the elements of HB 1405 seek to prevent victims of accidents from being 'victimized twice,' and to make the at-fault operators assume the financial burden they cause in excess of their liability insurance limits.
While another bill filed seeking to increase the criminal penalties of right of way violations, no one testified in support of that bill. Gannon spoke in opposition to that bill, telling Committee Members that in one accident a Judge revoked a person's right to operate for life. . . but that bill would have only taken away, that right for 180 days.
"Judges should use 'community service sentencing' - where appropriate," to make those at-fault operators tell their stories to others in hopes of preventing these accidents.
Riders are encouraged over the next two weeks to contact their own State Senators and Representatives, asking them to support HB 1405, by writing to the Joint Committee on Judiciary chairpersons, to vote HB 1405 out of Committee, with a 'favor, ought to pass' recommen dation.
For more information, contact me at claimscote@aol.com or www.JusticeRider.com.
(State House, MA) - Today, riders testified in a "panel group," before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, in support of House, No. 1405, a bill seeking to shift the financial burdens accident victims face, back to the at-fault operators.
State Senator Steve Brewer and Rep. Anne Gobi spoke first in support of HB 1405. Then the bill's author, Paul W. Cote, introduced the HB 1405, it's intent and significance , and the panel.
Panel testimony began with Jeff and Leila B. Leila testified about her accident where another vehicle hit her in an intersection, breaking every bone in her right leg. Over $71,000 in medical bills, the at-fault driver only has $20,000 in liability limits. Her husband Jeff, riding behind her and witnessing the accident, testified how the financial burden of the medical bills have affected their lives, through no fault of there own.
Next up, Mark P. of Natick testified how he lost one friend in 1998, and another in 2004, due to right of way violations. Betsy Lister testified, as a long time insurance agent and former director of motorcycle safety and awareness, how she gets calls after horrific accidents, and there is not enough coverage to compensation the victims.
Tom N. of Middleboro testified about his accident, when a driver turned left in front of three on-coming motorcyclists, that he lost his best friend, while suffering injuries and incurring medical expenses in excess of $30,000, . . . and ongoing, yet he only recovered $25,000, due to the inadequate limits of that at-fault operator. He lost his home, he still requires treatments and services.
Bill Gannon testified it's not about criminal penalties - that it is about adequate insurance and judges making meaningful sentences, to include community sentencing that helps prevent others from these injustices.
Cote wrapped up the testimony, reminding Committee members, who are mostly lawyers, that "tort law" is a remedy to 'right a civil wrong.' That the elements of HB 1405 seek to prevent victims of accidents from being 'victimized twice,' and to make the at-fault operators assume the financial burden they cause in excess of their liability insurance limits.
While another bill filed seeking to increase the criminal penalties of right of way violations, no one testified in support of that bill. Gannon spoke in opposition to that bill, telling Committee Members that in one accident a Judge revoked a person's right to operate for life. . . but that bill would have only taken away, that right for 180 days.
"Judges should use 'community service sentencing' - where appropriate," to make those at-fault operators tell their stories to others in hopes of preventing these accidents.
Riders are encouraged over the next two weeks to contact their own State Senators and Representatives, asking them to support HB 1405, by writing to the Joint Committee on Judiciary chairpersons, to vote HB 1405 out of Committee, with a 'favor, ought to pass' recommen dation.
For more information, contact me at claimscote@aol.com or www.JusticeRider.com.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Rain Or Shine: Riders honor Tony Plante in Peabody on Sunday, 9/27
MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
CAROL PLANTE, 978 239 7485 or ATPENTINC@aol.com
www.MassMSF.org - Event Flyer - http://www.massmsf.org/PDF/2009TonyPlanteFLYER.pdf
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR TONY PLANTE
(Peabody, MA) - On Sunday, September 27, a motorcyclist funeral procession will ride through Peabody, honoring local Peabody resident, Tony Plante, who died at age 49 in January, 2008 motorcycle crash, while in Florida.
"Tony was a personality, locally and nationally, in the motorcycle and tattoo communities," said his Mother, Carol Plante.
"He gave a lot but when we buried him at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the winter, only about 6 motorcycles could brave the winter cold. I'm honored the riding community that was a big part of his life wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will stage at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street, starting at 10 a.m. At noon, an empty carriage Hearst pulled by a 3-wheeled motorcycle will lead the slow funeral procession Ride through Peabody Square, up Central Street pass Plante's "Shining Star" tattoo studio, turning left at Wilson Square, crossing over Lowell Street, past the Police Station, onto Washington Street, Lynnfield Street, turning left onto Bartholomew, past Plante's home, left onto Lynn Street, to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a grave site memorial service, then back to the Elks Lodge for a "celebration of life" party with food, live music and a tattoo judging contest.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) will be the benefactor of the requested $15 per person donations, memorial patches and Event t-shirt sales, with 50% of those donations to be dedicated to a fund to help riders losing limbs in accidents.
"Tony lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003," said his Mom. "but he was back riding 6 months later, amazing his doctors and others how quickly he adapted to his new leg."
"I know the costs associated with new limbs, and I'd like to keep his memory alive helping other local riders who lose limbs."
Plante opened the first legal tattoo studios on the North Shore in 2001, after Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse struck down the state ban on tattooing.
"Tony was instrumental in setting standards with the local Boards of Health for tattoo licenses," said Ms. Plante with pride. He had studios in Peabody, Beverly, and Florida, and took his mobile tattoo van to area motorcycle events. Ms. Plante continues operating "The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio" on Central Street.
Advance Event tickets can be purchased at these area supporting businesses:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
For more information, advance tickets and donations on this September 27th Event, see www.MassMSF.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
CAROL PLANTE, 978 239 7485 or ATPENTINC@aol.com
www.MassMSF.org - Event Flyer - http://www.massmsf.org/PDF/2009TonyPlanteFLYER.pdf
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR TONY PLANTE
(Peabody, MA) - On Sunday, September 27, a motorcyclist funeral procession will ride through Peabody, honoring local Peabody resident, Tony Plante, who died at age 49 in January, 2008 motorcycle crash, while in Florida.
"Tony was a personality, locally and nationally, in the motorcycle and tattoo communities," said his Mother, Carol Plante.
"He gave a lot but when we buried him at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the winter, only about 6 motorcycles could brave the winter cold. I'm honored the riding community that was a big part of his life wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will stage at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street, starting at 10 a.m. At noon, an empty carriage Hearst pulled by a 3-wheeled motorcycle will lead the slow funeral procession Ride through Peabody Square, up Central Street pass Plante's "Shining Star" tattoo studio, turning left at Wilson Square, crossing over Lowell Street, past the Police Station, onto Washington Street, Lynnfield Street, turning left onto Bartholomew, past Plante's home, left onto Lynn Street, to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a grave site memorial service, then back to the Elks Lodge for a "celebration of life" party with food, live music and a tattoo judging contest.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) will be the benefactor of the requested $15 per person donations, memorial patches and Event t-shirt sales, with 50% of those donations to be dedicated to a fund to help riders losing limbs in accidents.
"Tony lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003," said his Mom. "but he was back riding 6 months later, amazing his doctors and others how quickly he adapted to his new leg."
"I know the costs associated with new limbs, and I'd like to keep his memory alive helping other local riders who lose limbs."
Plante opened the first legal tattoo studios on the North Shore in 2001, after Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse struck down the state ban on tattooing.
"Tony was instrumental in setting standards with the local Boards of Health for tattoo licenses," said Ms. Plante with pride. He had studios in Peabody, Beverly, and Florida, and took his mobile tattoo van to area motorcycle events. Ms. Plante continues operating "The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio" on Central Street.
Advance Event tickets can be purchased at these area supporting businesses:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
For more information, advance tickets and donations on this September 27th Event, see www.MassMSF.org
Friday, September 18, 2009
Upcoming Events from September 17 and beyond
Thursday - Sunday, September 17-20, The Vietnam Veteran's "Moving Wall" will be on display at the Millennium Park in W. Roxbury these next four days. Official ceremonies are at 5:00 p.m. each night.
On Friday night, at 5:00, a POW/MIA Remembrance @ the Wall motorcycle ride will stage at the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury and ride to the Wall at 5:15
Here is a link for a YouTube video on this Event - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZzSp6OIsrc
Volunteers are needed to help with parking, traffic and security - from 4 to 8 each day.
Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC "Open House, at their Essex Clubhouse, 7 - 11 p.m. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more info.
Sunday night, September 20th, 10 - midnight, on the "Hermis Live on WCRN" radio show, 830 am on your dial, we'll be talking about House Bill No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way Bill," with its public hearing scheduled at the State House on Tuesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m. See http://www.7hawksmedia.com/radio.htm
WCRN 830 am is New England's most powerful(50,000 watt) station, is home to Boston Red Sox baseball, Laura Ingram, Howie Carr and now Hermis Yanis Jr. Heard through out New England, WCRN 830AM blankets a six state area with a combined population in the millions and listener calls are accepted at 508-438-0965.
You can also listen online at www.wcrnradio.com.
Monday, September 21, Citizen Biker Rally, Hard Rock Hotel, Boston, 7 - 9 p.m.
Get updates on the lawsuit vs. the City of Boston seeking to repeal the EPA Stamp Act. See www.JusticeRider.com for more info.
Wednesday, September 23, 8-9 p.m., "Biker LowDown" Blog radio with American Biker X and Chuck of AlphaBiker.com.
See http://alphabiker.com and click on "Biker LowDown to listen for updates on House, No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way" bill .
Sunday, September 27, Peabody, "Friends of Tony Plante Funeral and Memorial Ride"
See www.MassMSF.org for more information.
Tuesday, September 29, State House, Boston, 1 p.m., Public Hearing on House, No. 1405, a "Victim's Right of Way" bill. House, No. 1405 (see text - http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht01/ht01405.htm - ) seeks to shift the financial burden back to those causing the accident and resulting excessive damages.
If you can come and testify, please contact me at ClaimsCote@aol.com, as I am coordinating with the Clerk of the Judiciary Committee, for a "panel" to testify early in the Hearing Process.
Thanks !
On Friday night, at 5:00, a POW/MIA Remembrance @ the Wall motorcycle ride will stage at the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury and ride to the Wall at 5:15
Here is a link for a YouTube video on this Event - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZzSp6OIsrc
Volunteers are needed to help with parking, traffic and security - from 4 to 8 each day.
Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC "Open House, at their Essex Clubhouse, 7 - 11 p.m. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more info.
Sunday night, September 20th, 10 - midnight, on the "Hermis Live on WCRN" radio show, 830 am on your dial, we'll be talking about House Bill No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way Bill," with its public hearing scheduled at the State House on Tuesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m. See http://www.7hawksmedia.com/radio.htm
WCRN 830 am is New England's most powerful(50,000 watt) station, is home to Boston Red Sox baseball, Laura Ingram, Howie Carr and now Hermis Yanis Jr. Heard through out New England, WCRN 830AM blankets a six state area with a combined population in the millions and listener calls are accepted at 508-438-0965.
You can also listen online at www.wcrnradio.com.
Monday, September 21, Citizen Biker Rally, Hard Rock Hotel, Boston, 7 - 9 p.m.
Get updates on the lawsuit vs. the City of Boston seeking to repeal the EPA Stamp Act. See www.JusticeRider.com for more info.
Wednesday, September 23, 8-9 p.m., "Biker LowDown" Blog radio with American Biker X and Chuck of AlphaBiker.com.
See http://alphabiker.com and click on "Biker LowDown to listen for updates on House, No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way" bill .
Sunday, September 27, Peabody, "Friends of Tony Plante Funeral and Memorial Ride"
See www.MassMSF.org for more information.
Tuesday, September 29, State House, Boston, 1 p.m., Public Hearing on House, No. 1405, a "Victim's Right of Way" bill. House, No. 1405 (see text - http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht01/ht01405.htm - ) seeks to shift the financial burden back to those causing the accident and resulting excessive damages.
If you can come and testify, please contact me at ClaimsCote@aol.com, as I am coordinating with the Clerk of the Judiciary Committee, for a "panel" to testify early in the Hearing Process.
Thanks !
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