Month: February 2013
2,000 Pink-Slipped Songwriters coming to Gloucester
Think we have it bad here with the decline of the Fishing Industry? Look what is happening to songwriters in Iowa:
Bob Dylan Lays Off 2,000 Workers From Songwriting Factory
I moved here from Iowa. Maybe all those songwriters should move here. T Max, editor of The Noise Magazine, might be hiring. He has a new song about pets check it out here:
There is an amazing lineup of live music tonight from Christian Men’s Choir to Funbucket — and everything in between. Check out the full lineup here
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North Shore Shop and Drop March 15,16,17
New England’s Largest Children’s Consignment Event is happening this March in Manchester-by-the-Sea at the Brookwood School starting March 11th. All things SPRING/SUMMER for kids ages 0 – 16 are available for purchase on consignment. To consign or shop, please visit childrensdropandshop.com. There will also be a maternity section, boutique section and a new mom pre-sale available for all the adorable, expecting moms able to come and shop. Details, directions and contact information can be found at childrensdropandshop.com.
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Polar plunge
Sent from my Galaxy S®III
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Tommy Fraser Winner of Joey C Cap Giveaway
Tommy come pick up your new cap you won by liking the following post on Facebook.
Joey C Cap Giveaway- Hat #1 Sox 04 World Champion Fitted Mesh Cap With Tag On It
Posted on February 21, 2013 by Joey C
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Ipswich Bay to the Annisquam river
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Mike Parisi In South Florida
Hey Joe,
South Florida is a great place to be in the winter and I am enjoying the great weather but I can’t wait to get back to Gloucester and on my boat "Amanda Marie" doing some fishing charters and chasing Tuna.
Capt. Mike Parisi
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Dr Benjamin Carson Speech On Political Correctness
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1956 GDT & National Fisherman Article About the "BioStat" Ice
Hi Joey – I don’t know if you saw this post from Fred Buck when you came back to snowy Gloucester. Cape Pond Ice General Manager Phil Harvey used to tell me about their experiments back in the 1950’s with anit-biotic ice as an innovation to preserve fish better and longer, and I thought this 1956 GDT article about the "BioStat" ice was great ! Skip the flu shot, and use a Cape Pond Ice Shot Luge, carved from anti-biotic, anodized ice with a dose of Pfizer’s best OXYTETYRACYCLINE.
Best, Scott Memhard
Cape Pond Ice
Click article for larger readable version-
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VOLUNTEERS SURVEY BLIZZARD DAMAGE ON THACHER ISLAND
A delegation of Thacher Island volunteers, finally able to visit the island after the February 10 blizzard, discovered substantial damage to the boathouse at the top of the landing ramp. The damage included eastern and northern walls dislodged from their foundations, siding torn loose, the rear door torn off its track, and interior shelving knocked loose. Wind and high water also deposited boulders and debris across a broad swath of ground. Snowdrifts prevented the volunteers, Syd Wedmore, Paul St. Germain, Peter Bergholz, and Bill Lee, from inspecting other structures on the island. Oddly enough, the water that surged through the boathouse did not disturb the American flag that still lay neatly folded on a dislodged table in the middle of the jumbled debris.
(Photos supplied by Paul St Germain)
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Happy 29th Birthday Paul number 3
Happy 29th Birthday Paul number 3!
Today is my oldest sons 29th birthday.
He is no longer physically with us but he will always be with us in his beautiful spirit!
It’s been about 15months since he left this earth.
He made a huge difference in his short life.
http://www.honoringheroes.com/2011/10/valoremt-paul-frontiero/
Love you Paul!
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Community Stuff 2/23/13
Free Seminars for North Shore Older Adults
Danvers, Massachusetts –The Longevity Connection, part of North Shore Elder Services, welcomes the public to several free seminars at our headquarters at 152 Sylvan St., Danvers.
Free Hearing Screening
Tuesday, February 26, 10 AM to 2 PM
Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves more often? Join us for a free hearing screening and free hearing aid cleaning and check-up. By appointment only. RSVP online at longevityconnect.org/news-events or by calling 978-539-8254 or emailing Manager Eileen Lubas at eileen@longevityconnect.org
Needy Meds Presentation
Thursday, March 7, 10 AM
Are the costs of prescription drugs getting you down? Needy Meds is a non-profit organization that provides a free discount drug card, as well as information and access to free or reduced prescriptions through drug company-sponsored programs. Refreshments will be served.
Living with Vision Impairment
Tuesday, March 12, 1 to 3 PM
Loss of vision can be challenging, physically and emotionally. Learn about the latest aids and technologies that can enhance quality of life and maximize life options.
Getting Started: What to Do When Your Family Member Has Memory Loss
Thursday, March 14, 12:30 to 1:30 PM
For family members of those with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or dementia, this program focuses on getting a diagnosis, addressing behavior and communication problems and finding local resources and support.
Understanding Social Security
Wednesday March 20, 11 AM
Confused or concerned about Social Security benefits for you or a family member? Join us for an informative discussion led by a certified financial planner, an expert in managing and maximizing Social Security benefits. A Q & A session will follow the presentation.
For more information about these events, visit our Web site at longevityconnect.org, call Manager Eileen Lubas at 978-539-8254 or email eileen@longevityconnect.org.
About The Longevity Connection
The Longevity Connection (TLC), founded in 2012 as a branch of North Shore Elder Services, provides seniors, those with disabilities and caregivers with a full-service “one-stop-shop.” The organization features comprehensive on-site products and resources, professional MSW Longevity Liaisons, a full continuum of services by vetted TLC Professional Affiliates—all backed by the local knowledge provided by parent organization North Shore Elder Services, which has been helping elders for 35 years.
North Shore Elder Services (NSES)
Thirty-five years old, North Shore Elder Services (NSES) is a nonprofit organization that provides services to low-income, frail elders who qualify for public assistance. NSES Executive Director Paul Lanzikos has been a leader in building and managing high-quality services for elders in Massachusetts for almost 40 years.
We are happy to announce we have decided to extend DRIVEN featuring works of Jon Sarkin, Ken Riaf and Paul Cary Goldberg until March 3rd. Don’t miss this great show!
Check out this article by Dinah Cardin in Artthrob Magazine
http://www.nsartthrob.com/2013/02/what-drives-them/
2013 FARM SHARES AVAILABLE AT MORAINE FARM IN BEVERLY
Moraine Farm in Beverly, a Trustees of Reservations property, is offering farm shares in a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA).
WHAT IS A CSA?
CSAs offer community members the opportunity to buy fresh, local, seasonal food directly from a farmer by purchasing a share of the seasons’ harvest. Shareholders buy into the farm as members at the start of the growing season, and in exchange receive a weekly allotment of the farm’s harvest. Shareholders and Moraine farmers share in both the risks and the many rewards of the growing season, which include weekly access to tasty, locally grown, nutritious vegetables – all grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides.
ABOUT THE FARM SHARE/CSA PROGRAM
This year’s Moraine Farm CSA season will begin in early June and run through late October. Share pick ups are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 2-7 p.m. at the farm, which is located on Cabot Street in north Beverly. Share sizes are intended for either one or two adults, a small family or someone new to a CSA who wants to start out with a small share.
Crops planned for 2013 include arugula, Asian greens, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, broccoli raab, carrots, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cabbages, sweet corn, chard, collard greens, celery, celery root, cucumbers, edamame, eggplant, escarole, fennel, herbs (basil, cilantro, dill, oregano, parsley, summer savory, sage), kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, leeks, onions, potatoes, peas, pie pumpkins, peppers, radishes, sweet potatoes, spinach, scallions, summer squash, salad turnips, tomatoes (slicing and cherry), watermelon, winter squash and zucchini. There will be pole beans, trellised peas, cherries tomatoes, tomatillos, husk cherries and herbs available as pick-your-own crops.
HOW TO JOIN
Moraine Farm CSA summer shares are $500, plus the cost of a Trustees of Reservations membership.
You can sign up by visiting www.thetrustees.org/morainefarm. For questions about the Moraine Farm CSA e-mail CSA manager Gretta Anderson at ganderson@ttor.org. For more information to become a member of The Trustees of Reservations visit www.thetrustees.org.
FISHERMEN AND COMMUNITIES WORK TOGETHER
TO PREVENT THE NEXT FISHERIES DISASTER
Who Fishes Matters Tour Hits the Road to Explore Fleet Diversity
February 28 – March 6
Coming to a Fishing Community Near You
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA. March 1 from 4-7pm
Cabin Fever 20% Off Sale At Pop Gallery This Weekend-
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Turkey alert in my yard
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Bob Ritchie’s Grandkids Represent! In SE Asia
Hi Joey,
My dad, Bob Ritchie (of Dogtown Books) gave us a GMG Sticka for Christmas. We brought it along on our trip to SE Asia this month. Here are some photos, hope you like them! Here are Evelyn, Daniel and Edward with The Sticka in:
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phuket Butterfly Garden in Phuket Thailand (no Monarchs here!)
and on Gloucester Road in Hong Kong
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Sasquatch~Fiesta Pub and Grill (formerly Catch 22) tonight @ 8:30ish pm
Fiesta Pub and Grill
14 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA
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Fish on Fridays
The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays.
Today we take a look at Turner’s Seafood. http://www.turners-seafood.com/gloucester-market?url=gloucester-market.We are particularly interested in their skinning machine (see video).
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
www.kathychapman.com and
© Marty Luster 2013
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Local Merchants represent GMG at the New England Boat Show in Boston
Tobin from Cape Ann Marina Resort, John from Voyager Marine in Essex and Brown’s Boat Yard. Rick and I love going to the boat show, we wish to thank our client Voyager Marine for the tickets. Lots of fun and will be posting more photos tomorrow.
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Craig Kimberley’s Show Airs Tonight
Yo yo yo, so here’s my first show to air tonight at 7pm on The Outdoor Ch. – Comcast ch. 127, non HD around here, boo.
But anyways, it’s the first of 2 Georges Bank Tuna shows I did as Director/DP/Editor. It’s also my international debut!
So yes, your boy, from Gloucester, directed, shot, and edited the entire show, one man production BOOOM!
(Take that Wicked Tuna’s huge Hollywood crew, and budget! Local boys can get r done, too!)
I did some shots at the Man at the Wheel in this episode. And in the next one in 2 weeks, we go into a little depth w the Man at the Wheel shots again.
Holla!
Photo attached of a tuna we caught, w show times.
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Touch screen gloves
Your phone rings and you have to take your gloves off to answer, at the ATM, gloves off again, I Pads, gas pumps, etc. It can be a nuisance. Now there is a better solution, they are called smarTouch gloves. You can go to following link to see more information about these gloves. Some are expensive, but I actually saw them at local stores for less. Thinking of getting myself a pair. http://www.zappos.com/gloves/COfWARCH1wE6AsMV4gIDAQIH.zso?s=recentSalesStyle/desc&zfcTest=mm%3A0%2Cipp%3A0
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NORTHEAST SEAFOOD COALITION HOSTS ANNUAL ‘BIG MONEY RAFFLE’
NORTHEAST SEAFOOD COALITION HOSTS ANNUAL ‘BIG MONEY RAFFLE’
The Northeast Seafood Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to working to preserve the long-term health of fishery resources, fishing communities and the fishing industry of the northeast United States – will host its annual “Big Money Raffle” fundraiser on Saturday, February 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Gloucester House Restaurant. All proceeds from the event go toward supporting the work and mission of the Northeast Seafood Coalition.
The “2013 Big Money Raffle” is an evening filled with fresh and local seafood, entertainment, live and silent auctions, great company, and of course – the Big Money Raffle! Tickets are currently on sale for the raffle, and the prizes are outstanding. With each $100 ticket purchased, you have the chance to win $10,000, $5,000, $2,000, $1,000 or $500. Local seafood for the event is donated by BASE New England, DJ Scottie Mac provides musical entertainment, and State Senator Bruce Tarr will auction off a variety of truly fantastic items.
Some of the highlighted items up for bid include:
· original paintings by local artists
· premium-seat tickets to sporting events
· lobster pot chairs
· safety equipment for fishermen
· restaurant gift certificates
· recreational charter boat gift certificates
· vessel haul-ups
· and more
Only 500 tickets will be sold, and they’re going fast! Get your tickets today by calling (978) 283-9992 or (978) 269-4555 and ask for Chris.
If businesses would like to contribute an auction item, please call the Northeast Seafood Coalition office at (978) 283-9992 for more information.
Contact:
Christine Sherman
Tel: (978) 283-9992
Mobile: (978) 269-4555
E-mail: northeast.seafoodcoalition@verizon.net
I’ve donated the Artist Proof of photo montage “Glorious Gloucester” framed as an auction item. Those of you who said you loved it, this is your chance to get the only signed Artist Proof that will be available for this Limited Edition print and help the Northeast Seafood Coalition in the process.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
Good Morning Gloucester 