Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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Community Stuff 12/17/15
Cape Ann Farmers Market This Saturday!
Come join us for the last market of 2015-We will have local produce, smoked fish, meat, eggs, cheese, pasta,jams, herbal creations, crafts, last minute gifts, cookbooks, amazing raffle baskets and best of all-all your friends will be there! A membership to CAFM makes a great gift and helps keep CAFM viable and growing.
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Late Sunday December Afternoon From Paul McGeary
Joey:
The attached photo is submitted for your consideration for publishing on Good Morning Gloucester.
It was taken late Sunday afternoon on an unseasonably warm December day at Niles Pond.
Paul McGeary
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Welcoming 2016 is a great time to “Honor a Teacher” in the Gloucester Public Schools
Welcoming 2016 is a great time to“Honor a Teacher” in the Gloucester Public Schools
A year ago, the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) introduced the “Honor a Teacher” Program to recognize your child’s teachers, middle school house or teaching teams, school, and any staff member(s) whether it is a cafeteria worker, custodian, or guidance counselor. More than 80 awards, totaling $3,000, have been raised by this Honor a Teacher Program and donated to GEF, a 501(C)(3). The Gloucester Education Foundation drives innovation, encourages creativity, and expands student opportunities in the Gloucester Public Schools. This recognition program provides an opportunity for parents, grandparents and community members to honor individuals and teams in the school community who have meaningfully impacted your child’s education.
Students, grandparents/community members and parents can hit the link, www.thinkthebest.org and click on “Honor a Teacher” and complete the prompts to process a secure debit/credit card payment or donation via Pay Pal. No amount is too small and tax deductible donations remain confidential.
There is a spot on the form to include an optional short message to a special teacher, staff member or team/house that is included in the body of the acknowledgement letter. Your recipient receives a letter acknowledging a student or family gift.
The Gloucester Education Foundation is grateful to have so many dedicated faculty and staff members in the Gloucester Public Schools and this “Honor a Teacher” Program is one special way to say thanks during the 2015 holiday season and the upcoming New Year.
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Gift Certificate Sale at Saltwater Massage Studio
Cape Ann Health Fitness and Wellness News-
http://www.capeannwellness.com
This Thursday night 12/17, Saltwater Massage Studio will be having our final gift certificate sale of the Holiday season. Stop by our Open House during Men’s Night from 6 – 9pm. We will be offering:
- 10% off all Gift Certificates
- $10 mini massages by Heather (free with a gift certificate purchase!)
- Yummy appetizers by Sheila Jarnes, personal chef
We also have a brand new collection of gifts in our boutique to make you happier, healthier and more at ease! Come say hello – all are welcome.
Can’t make it on Thursday but need a gift? We’ll be open for gifts daily the week of Christmas:
Sunday 12/20 12pm – 3pm
Monday 12/21 – Wednesday 12/23 4pm – 7pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 2pm
Gift Certificates can also be purchased online or just call us at (978)390-7600 and we’ll help you out! For more info: saltwatermassage.com
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AWESOME ROCKPORT GRANT WINNER
AWESOME ROCKPORT GRANT WINNER
Toad Hall, a local non-profit bookstore that donates all profits to local environmental projects was the winner at the inaugural Awesome Rockport pitch night Monday December 14th. Toad Hall received $1,000 from the local micro grant foundation to fund the development of a new website. The new site will, for the first time, give customers the ability to purchase books online from Toad Hall. The new website will also allow the bookstore to enhance its outreach to customers and the community through mailing lists, blog posts and a monthly newsletter.
The newly established Rockport chapter of the Awesome Foundation solicits proposals from the community quarterly and chooses the top three to attend a public pitch night. The three finalists make their case before the local trustees who each donate $100 toward the award. The top vote getter walks away with $1,000 in cash, no strings attached. Proposals to make Rockport more awesome can be made at http://www.awesomefoundation.org/chapters/rockport
The three finalists pictured here (left to right) are: Ardis Francoeur (with winning microgrant in hand!), Sarah Kelly from Rockport Exchange, and Stephanie Woolf from Rockport Music.
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Condolences from Homer Alaska For Heavy D’s Family and Friends
Dear Joe,
I was saddened to learn of Heavy D’s death, the news of which just reached us yesterday.
I hope you will convey the condolences of our Homer fishing community here in Alaska to his family and friends.
The wide waters of the oceans
Wrap the world around
And the strong embraces
Of Brother Fishermen reach every small dock.
We will lay a wreath and say our prayers here at our Seafarer’s Memorial on Homer Spit in Kachemak Bay, where my brother-in-law and several dear crewmen are remembered.
With our continued wishes,
/geo
Geo Beach
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Offshore Johnny Action @CaptJoeLobster #GloucesterMA. Next time you see Johnny ask him when the last time he went fishing offshore. 1990?
Click picture to play Inshore Offshore Johnny Action’s Voicemail Message Dec 16,2015-
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LIMITED TIME OFFER – $10 OFF NEW YEAR’S EVE TICKETS
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http://www.capeanneats.com
Use the code HAPPY2016 when purchasing your Latitude 43 New Year’s Eve party tickets and get $10 off!
Celebrate NYE at Latitude 43
And Support the Gloucester Education Foundation
Hit the dance floor with live music from Barrence Whitfield and the Grits & Groceries Orchestra and ring in 2016 in style. Included with each ticket is a signature Kettle One cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. Plus, 20% of all ticket sales will be donated directly to the Gloucester Education Foundation.
Tickets are normally $50 per person – but if you buy them online with the code HAPPY2016 before 12/20 it’s just $40. Yes, you’ll get a cocktail, food, champagne, entertainment and support a great cause – all for just $40 on New Year’s Eve. That’s literally unheard of. 
The party starts at 9 PM on December 31st. Purchase tickets in advance (before they sell out) at Latitude 43
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December At The Gloucester Marine Railways from Mary Barker
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Check Out This Easy Way To Peel Potatos
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Celebrate Men’s Night at the Seaport Grille!
Cape Ann Dining News
http://www.capeanneats.com
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#GloucesterMA Harbor Sunset From @CaptJoeLobster
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Ice Art From Cape Pond Ice
Some Gloucester art taking place, captured on Video, at Cape Pond Ice
Company in the coolest medium of all: Ice.
https://www.facebook.com/CapePondIce/videos/1254479204567399/?pnref=story
This is a first draft of a new #Nike #GetOutHere commercial filmed at
Cape Pond Ice Company featuring Don Chapelle of Brilliant Ice, carving
the Rob Gronkowski sculpture that was unveiled at Gillette Stadium for
the Patriots/Dolphins game on October 29th.
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Community Stuff 12/15/15
Hello
I am with Cape Ann Skating Club and we are having a (free) Holiday Skating Exhibition on Saturday – Dec 19 at 1 PM in the Talbot Rink at the O’Maley School.
Attached is a flyer with information. We would love to have you attend – bring some friends & family and share some photos on your sites after the event!
There will be great holiday skating, festive music and costumes. Plus treats, cocoa, and crafts for kids.
Hi Joey- I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind putting out one more press release to help in the sale of our 2016 Rotary calendars? I have attached a revised version of the last one I sent you. Thanks so much! Because of the last press release you put on GMG, I sold more that 15 out of state (mostly to NY). Thanks again, and have very Happy Holidays-
Cheers-
Dave Stotzer
Owner, Cape Ann Photography
The 2016 Rotary Raffle Calendars are still available. This calendar is our best ever, displaying the award winning photos of Cape Ann taken by serious amateur and professional photographers. Calendars can be purchased from any Gloucester Rotarian or at these locations: BankGloucester, Cape Ann Savings Bank, First Ipswich Bank, and at Local Colors on Main St. for $20.00 each. They can also be shipped anywhere by ordering through Rotarian Dave Stotzer at: stotzerphoto@gmail.com All profits go to the club’s GHS scholarships and many other worthy community and Rotary International projects. An added bonus is that this is a raffle calendar, and all are numbered, with a limited number being printed. The Club will be giving away $50.00 every week next year. There will be “bonus” giveaways of $250.00 the 2nd Tuesday of June 2016 and $500.00 the 2nd Tuesday of December 2016.
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Try Reiki – for a More Relaxed Holiday
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Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
The Holiday Season is meant to be joyful, but If you feel added stress, you are not alone. The holidays can also bring up negative thoughts and feelings and increased stress due to added commitments, financial strains, travel, and increased grief and sadness over those we have loved and lost. Spending time with others and focusing on positive memories from the past may help.
Minimize Stress for a Healthier Immune System.When we feel stressed and anxious, the adrenal glands release the hormone cortisol. Cortisol functions to reduce inflammation in the body, which is good, but over time, these efforts to reduce inflammation also suppress the immune system. Chronic stress results in high cortisol levels and reduces the body’s natural response to fight viruses and bacteria, making you more susceptible to colds and flu. Relaxation and adequate sleep help lower cortisol levels and support the body’s immune system.
Got Stress??
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boat on the beach
Hi Joe,
Not sure if this qualifies for a “human interest story” for the blog, but it’s kind of amazing that this little boat survived the 80 +miles between Casco bay and Coffins beach!
File this under it is a very small world….
My son and daughter-in-law were here for the weekend so we went for a walk on the beach by our house. Came on this boat which had washed ashore. The owner had his phone number on the boat so my son called him to say we found his boat on Coffins Beach in Gloucester. He is a 74 year old gentleman, lost the boat in a blow last summer in Casco Bay, Maine, and just happens to live down the street from them in Topsham, Maine! They are coming back for Christmas with my son’s truck and will bring the boat back for their new friend!
Carol McMahon
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Waiting. Here @CaptJoeLobster at 3AM to offload bait, won’t be out til 7PM (Maybe)
Calgon…
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Breaking News- Glosta Joe’s Coffe Available At @PaulinesGifts Starting 12/18
No excuse not to get a bunch of bags to stuff some stockings. My personal fave is the Perfect Storm if anyone’s listening 
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Madeline Beannie and I Admire the #GloucesterMA 2015 Lobster Trap tree In This desi Smith Photo
Thanks for capturing this moment for the girls and I Desi
this is the view inside the Lobster Trap Tree- AMAZING!
Check out the Lobster Trap Tree On The Gloucester Daily Times Website Here
Good Morning Gloucester 