Year: 2011

Harmeling Physical Therapy Tip of the Month

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tip of the Month: December

Although this has been a “balmy” November, we all know that the snow and ice is just around the corner.
According to statistics, 80% percent of slips and falls are due to snow and ice with more than 50 percent occurring between 6 a.m. and noon.  (https://www.wcfgroup.com/sites/default/files/slips.pdf)

With this in mind, here are a few exercises to improve your balance before those cold winter mornings come along:

EXERCISES SHOULD BE DONE IN A CORNER OR DOORWAY TO ENSURE SAFETY

1.    Stand with one foot in front of the other (heel to toe), hold this position for as long as you can without looking at your feet.  Repeat x10

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2.    Slowly march in place bringing your knees as high as they can go. Key is SLOW march. Repeat x30 lifts on each leg

3.    Stand on one leg. Hold as long as you can. Repeat x10.

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4.    Fold a bath towel into a large square.  Stand with feet touching and shift weight onto your toes, back to your heels and side to side SLOWLY. Practice this for 3-4 minutes

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5.    Walk heel to toe down a hallway, using the walls for support if needed

Have a safe and slip-free winter! 

To find out more about Harmeling Physical Therapy please visit www.harmelingpt.com .  Our Gloucester clinic is located at:
Blackburn Industrial Park
8 Blackburn Center
(978) 283-0888

Sheela Zerilli, DPT

Photos from the BASE re launch

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Seafood off Loading facility on Rogers Street

Yellow Tail Flounder

Yellow Tail Flounder

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Monk Fish

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Conveyor Belt off boat

Mayor Cutting Ribbon

Cutting the Ribbon

Felcia’s Beautiful Christmas Party

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Felcia’s Christmas Party (Ladies Only!) -with a brief appearance by son BJ and husband

Warm and welcoming ~ beautiful home, beautiful decor and decorations, wonderful company, and fabulous refreshments ~ The wine glasses (see photo below) were given to each guest and were hand painted by Felicia and Joey’s mom, Pat.

The guests included family and friends and it was wonderful to meet several mother-daughter pairs and mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pairs. Next year Felicia is planning to combine her annual Christmas ladies only party with creating boxwood trees with a fundraiser. I am sure she will pull it off beautifully and with great style!  Click the last photo to see a slide show.

Click the last photo to see a slideshow.

Christmas Tree Giveway Question 3 @ gimmesound

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Do you have your tree Yet?
If Not pay attention!  Christmas Tree Giveaway
sponsored by Dan Leaman Landscaping.

You know the rules. The first person to submit the correct answers to the Christmas trivia on Friday wins any tree they want from Dan Leaman’s Tree World.  Good Luck!

And don’t forget the great live music in town tonight.  Listen to Allen Estes.

Pearl Harbor from Skip Montello

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

I visited Pearl Harbor on Sunday morning, December 7 in 2008 and I put together this slideshow of the National Memorial. If possible, feel free to share it with the GMG community on this day, December 7. 2011, 70 years later.

Thanks, Skip

U.S.S. Gloucester

Posted on by Sharon
 Gunship U.S.S. Gloucester, Gloucester Harbor, 1898 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin
U.S.S. Gloucester, with forward 6 pounder gun Naval Historical Center
As the Spanish American War (April 25 – August 12, 1898) loomed, the United States Navy started beefing up the Atlantic Fleet. One vessel they purchased was financier J.P. Morgan’s former yacht Corsair II, for $225,000.Corsair, built in 1891, was steel hulled, 204 feet long and cruised at 17 knots (20 mph). The ship was not armored, but the Navy outfitted her with four 6 pounder guns, four  3 pounder guns, and two Gatling machine guns. In just over two months, Gloucester saw action fighting in the decisive Battle of Santiago, Cuba and helped capture the ports of Guanica, Ponce, and Arroyo in Puerto Rico. She received a Navy commendation and world wide fame for fighting these battles.
Among the volunteers on the Gloucester was writer and poet Carl Sandburg, who wrote in his diary: “July 25, 1898 – Sighted Porto Rico early in morning (Exciting stuff) while Gloucester entered harbor at Guanica and threw shells around vicinity. We could see regulars advance across field, cut down wire fence with machetes.” After the war with Spain, the U.S.S. Gloucester cruised the Eastern seaboard, calling on many ports, including Gloucester, Massachusetts.
U.S.S. Gloucester in Gloucester Harbor printed from the original 4×5 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Image #9145-380

U.S.S. Gloucester at anchor from a Naval Historical Center stereograph card.

Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
82 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Flying With the Ducks From John Wheeler

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi, Joey,

Took this shot, while waiting for the sun to set.

A call was heard over the radio, "The chow line secures in 5 minutes".

John Wheeler

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Sista Felicia’s Sugar Cranberries Recipe on The Gloucester Times Taste of The Times

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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To Felicia Mohan these sugared cranberries are something that she places along with nuts all around her holiday house. She says that they are “Where sweet meets tart, and a family favorite.”
The first thing you have to do is sort a bag of cranberries by removing any that are bruised or overripe, setting aside. Heat 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar to make a simple syrup. Place the cranberries in the heated syrup and place in the refrigerator overnight. The cranberries are going to become slightly soft and some may even split open.
The next day strain your cranberries and place them in a pie dish filled with superfine sugar and roll around until well covered. Remove them carefully with a wire mesh ladle so that you do not disturb them very much. The less you touch them the better they will look.

Click here to read or print out the recipe at the Gloucester Daily Times Taste of The Times

Fort Square Café Features Holiday Gifts In Addition To Fantastic Food and Sparkling Conversation!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

As I’ve stated ad nauseum there is no where I’ve ever been that has as many incredible breakfast joints as we have here.  So to be in business in Gloucester serving breakfast you have to be special.

…and the Fort square Café is just that- very special.  With Rusty making EVERYONE feel welcome the way only he can work a room to Heidi’s incredibly creative menu (yesterday she was making peppermint cheesecake) the food is always outstanding.

If you want to get a real feel for the people of this town just belly on up to the breakfast counter and let the master of ceremonies Rusty entertain you while Heidi works her magic at the helm of the kitchen.

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Soooo good!

Community Stuff

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tobin Dominick writes-

Dear Friends… it is time again for our annual Holiday Open House.  Please join us for a little holiday cheer at our new Pool Bar – featuring some signature cocktails.  Also we have invited some local vendors to give you even more gift giving ideas.  Swimming is free for the evening, and we are offering some deep discounts on our Pool Day Passes, as well as our new Punch Cards (6 and 12 sessions) to be used whenever you can come to the pool. Both make great gifts, stocking stuffers, and more.

Please pass this along to all that you know…our pool, spa services, and more await you!

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The City Hall Ball originally scheduled for 7pm Saturday evening is being postponed to later in the Winter 2012.

Here’s the Revised Program.

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Smoking Cessation Program – Program at Addison Gilbert Hospital on January 9

The American Lung Association’s "Freedom From Smoking Program" is an
eight-session group smoking cessation program. Participants will learn a  positive approach to becoming a non-smoker. Classes incorporate  several different smoking cessation techniques including relapse prevention,  weight control, stress management, behavior modification,  nicotine replacement therapy and group support.

The Gloucester program will begin on Monday, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 1, 6 and 13 at Addison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room, 298 Washington St, Gloucester (Washington Street entrance).
The cost: $125.00 ($100 for employees of Northeast Health System)
For further details or to register, please call: 978-304-8020.

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Join us in Dowtown Rockport this Friday Night from 4 to 8pm for an evening of holiday Shopping. Shops and galleries will be open offering a variety of exclusive promotions, raffles and free giveaways. Join us for light refreshments and a unique gift shopping experience, all conveniently located in downtown Rockport. As part of the evening’s festivities, Rockport Festivals will be hosting a Holiday drop-off center for the Open Door Food Pantry from 4 to 8 pm. Bring your donations of non-perishable goods to the Old Firehouse Trust and enjoy hot coffee and homemade treats as you shop downtown. Santa will be helping take in donations from 5 to 6 pm and then be visiting the participating shops!

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The Art Room Boutique

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Dawn from La Provence Adopts A New Family Member Because Of GMG

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey,
Our newest family member Koji with his big sister Abbie!  We went to "look" at the puppies because we’re always seeing the cutest animals posted on GMG but we fell in love with Koji and had to take him home.
thanks!
dawn 

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When in Rockport you must visit La Provence!

Click the picture below to check out La Provence website. you can also follow La Provence on twitter- http://twitter.com/#!/LaProv