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Sawyer Free Library, Week of July 3-8, 2017
The Writer’s Group at the Sawyer Free Library
Each person is invited to bring their current work to share (fiction or non-fiction). We will read & discuss & provide constructive support. Meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Muzzey Room. Next meeting Saturday, July 8!
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Are fishcakes obsolete? __ No. 12 from Al Bezanson
It was 90 years ago this week that COLUMBIA landed a trip of 350,000 pounds of salt cod for Gorton Pew. According to Gordon Thomas in Fast and Able (1952), it proved to be the last fare of salt fish landed by a Gloucester vessel and taken out at a Gloucester wharf. We can guess that much of the fare was processed into fish cakes, which at that time had been made famous by Gorton’s, who was running half-page ads in the New York Times for their canned Ready-to-Fry. “Feed a family for 25¢. Prepared in a few minutes.” The alternative – start soaking your salt cod the day before yesterday to have fish cakes today.
The fish had been caught by dory hand lining and COLUMBIA set off July 3rd 1927 on her second dory hand lining trip. She never returned. The crew:
Lewis Wharton, master, 57, married, Liverpool, N.S.
Rupert Bragg, cook, 46, married, 92 Dakota street, Dorchester
Arthur Firth, married 60, Shelburne, N.S.
James MacAloney, single, 24, Parrsboro, N.S.
Isaac Gould, married, 60, 31 1/2 Rogers Street, Gloucester
Colin Hawley, married, 30, Blackburn place, Gloucester
William Colp, Bucksport, Maine
Leo White, Bucksport, Maine
James McLeod, 63, Liverpool, N.S.
Foster McKay, single, 20, West Green Harbor, N.S.
Clayton Johnson, 26, West Green Harbor, N.S.
Joseph Mayo, 54, Halifax, N.S.
Thomas Hayden, 39, Shelburne, N.S.
Carroll Williams, married, West Green Harbor, N.S.
Enos Belong, 54, married, West Green Harbor, N.S.
George Williams, 56, Liverpool, N.S.
Frank Dedrick, 52, Shelburne, N.S.
Allison Firth, cachee, 17, Shelburne, N.S.
Samuel Belong, single, Green Harbor, N.S.
Robert Steward, married, Liverpool, N.S.
George H. Mayo, 28, Halifax N.S.
Charles L. Huskin, single, 39, Green Harbor, N.S.
Photo credit: Leslie Jones. “ COLUMBIA heading for the banks”
Boston Public Library: Accession# 08_06_007032
Al Bezanson
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Half Off Sushi At The Studio Today Friday 6/30/17
Address: 51 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Open today · 11:30AM–12AM
Menu: studio-restaurant.com
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Half Off Entire menu At The Rudder Today Friday 6/30/17
Address: 73 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Hours: Open today · 4–10PM
Phone: (978) 283-7967
Menu: http://www.rudderrestaurant.com
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Lobster Molting In A Fish Basket
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Check Out Our Morning Menu At Happy Belly & Use Your Serenitee Rewards Card As a Coffee Punch Card!
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Elder Abuse Hotline Change
Beginning Friday, June 30, 2017, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs will centralize the Elder Protective Services abuse reporting system (Elder Abuse Hotline) to a single phone number. The 24/7 single phone number will simplify the process for elder abuse reporting.
All calls (day or night, 7 days a week) will go directly to the Massachusetts-based call center at 1-800-922-2275, regardless of the location of the reporter or the elder. While the initial report intake will be centralized, all reports will continue to be referred to and handled by local Protective Services Agencies for screening, investigation, and service planning.
Beginning June 30, 2017, to report suspected elder abuse, please call the statewide 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-2275.
More information about Protective Services can be found at www.seniorcareinc.org/services/protective-services.
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Lobster Fest By The Sea Junday July 2nd
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New City Alert System: GLOUCESTER EMERGENCY ALERTS powered by Smart911 (CodeRED to be retired)
GLOUCESTER EMERGENCY ALERTSpowered by Smart911 is the official EMERGENCY notification system used by the City of Gloucester to communicate with residents during emergencies. Sign up now to receive free alerts from the City via text message, email, voice message or social media.
Citizens can register to receive alerts for the following:
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- Snow, Flooding, School, Beach Alerts – Important need-to-know information regarding community events and park facilities. Alerts may include cancellation notice due to weather or field conditions, park/facility closure notices and event information.
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HALF OFF SUSHI AT THE STUDIO RESTAURANT TODAY THURSDAY JUNE 29th, 2017
Address: 51 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Hours:
Open today · 11:30AM–12AM
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HALF OFF MENU AT THE RUDDER ON ROCKY NECK TODAY THURSDAY JUNE 29th, 2017
Address: 73 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Hours: Open today · 4–10PM
Phone: (978) 283-7967
Menu: http://www.rudderrestaurant.com
Hours: Open today · 4–10PM
Phone: (978) 283-7967
Menu: http://www.rudderrestaurant.com
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I’d like to 100% Endorse These Cheap, Energy Efficient and Classy Looking Night Lights 4 Pack for $11.49
They are an absolute no-brainer purchase. They emit a slightly warm hue that gives just enough light at night so you can walk around without flipping lights on or off (also allow me to pee in the toilet instead of guessing if it’s a straight shot into the bowl).
The are a small enough footprint that they allow you to still use the other plug in a two plug outlet. They only cost 30 cents to run for an entire year. They have a sensor that turns them off when there’s enough light that they aren’t needed. Totally ingenious, totally cheap, but they look really nice.
You can buy them on Amazon on sale now for $11.49 (normally $15.99) 28% savings
Here’s the link to purchase- Sycees 0.5W Plug-in LED Night Light Lamp with Dusk to Dawn Sensor, Warm White, 4-Pack
There’s 2168 Five Star Reviews
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Your Daily @captmarciano Fly-By As The Crew Of The Mighty F/V @fvhardmerch Heads To Pick Up Some Lucky Charter Fishing Guests
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Free class to first time customers!
Phia is extending our Free First Class offer into July! Want to try out one of our classes and see what the buzz is about? This is a great opportunity to experience one of our fun fitness classes with NO obligation. All of our classes are for all levels of fitness and our instructors offer different intensity and difficulty levels during each class. We offer strengthening classes, integrated flexibility training, Zumba, yoga, ballet fitness and guided mediation. Our classes are tailored to the specific strength and weight loss issues that women face and we will work with you to achieve your fitness and wellness goals. If you like your first class you can drop into another class for just $10 or sign up for a class punch card and receive an additional free class.
Photo credit: Kara Caso Photography
So what are you waiting for? Drop in for any of…
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Half Off Entire Menu At The Rudder Today Wednesday June 28th, 2017
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Kate Is A Wasp Assassin/Ninja Warrior
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THIS SATURDAY – Special Cape Ann Farmers Market Event!
Dig in: A Conversation About the Politics of Food
How much do you know about the food you eat?
Don’t miss our event this Saturday! Amazing vendors, delicious food, and an incredible panel on food activism!
Saturday July 1st 5-8 at the Cultural Center on Rocky Neck
as part of the Resist: The Art of Protest exhibition
Featuring: A Panel Discussion about Food Activism
co-sponsored by
Gloucester Writers Center
6:00 pm
Panelists:
Will Allen – Organic farmer & author
Niaz Dorry – Executive Director of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA)
Carolyn Mugar – Executive Director of Farm Aid
Featured local vendors
Each vendor and nonprofit will be donating part of their profits to a nonprofit of their choice!
Backyard Growers
Black Earth Compost
Camilla MacFadyen
Cape Ann Farmers Market
The Crepery
Dancing Goats Dairy
Iron Ox Farm
Michele Del Vecchio
Pastaio Via Corta
Salt Marsh Poultry
True Grit…
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