Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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David Brooks Un-Buoying The Lobster Trap tree
Here are some photos of a brave David Brooks, on Sunday, single-handedly salvaging the artistic buoys from the lobster trap tree. The buoys will be auctioned off at the Cape Ann Art Haven fundraiser on January 23rd, 5 PM to 8 PM at Cruiseport Gloucester.
Photos- John A Schoenbaum
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GloucesterCast 113 #GloucesterMA Podcast Taped 1/18/15 The Super Cheery Podcast
GloucesterCast 113 #GloucesterMA Podcast Taped 1/18/15
Topics Include: Guests Melissa Cox, Donna Ardizzoni, Nichole Schrafft, Bill Cox, Mr Effervescent Toby Pett and Joey Ciaramitaro, Cape Ann Museum Favorite Parts, Mark Ring, Lobstermen Are Fishermen Too Dammit!, GMG Electricity Series, Poop In Burnham Field, Who Picks Up Poop?, RIP BINGO, Upcoming Political Season Means You Need To Subscribe To The Gloucester Daily Times, Good Luck To Sefathia, Getting Behind Whoever Is In The Mayor’s Seat, Chamber Cape Ann Chamber License Plate, Congratulations To Catherine Schlichte New Chamber Board of Directors President, Nichole’s Experience At The Car Show, No Shame In Driving A Minivan, David Black Sculpture, Controversey Over Public Art Installations, Phyllis A Annual Meeting, 525 Now Delivering, Walt Kolenda, Donna’s TBT Post Hat, Passports, Gloucester Breakfasts, Sugar Mag’s, Willow Rest, Fort Square Cafe, George’s, Two Sisters, Charlie’s Place, Foriegn Affairs, Doug Pappows to Come In, Tacos Lupita, Jalepenos, Melissa Cox Loses the Vegan Vote, Regina Razabonni Ardizzoni, Donna Is Going To Take Elocution Lessons, The Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tourney, Art Haven Buoy Auction , Winner of Last Week’s Podcast Subscriber Contest Who Won A Fish City Gloucester T Shirt From Fred Bodin and A Copy Of Carol Perry’s Book “Caught Dead Handed” Is Chuck Cook -Prize Must be Picked Up At The Dock
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January Thaw, Halibut Point State Park Photographed by Nat Johnson, Rockport
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Share Your Story! A chance for people with ties to Gloucester’s fishing industry to record their experiences
Share Your Story!
A chance for people with ties to Gloucester’s fishing industry to record their experiences
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (January 17, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum invites anyone with a link to Gloucester’s fishing industry to come in to the Museum between now and the end of January to share stories of their work and life experiences.
A video recording station has been set up in the Portraits of a Working Waterfront exhibit gallery for this purpose. The user-friendly touch screen offers a series of questions and prompts to inspire people to share their stories. Subjects from the portrait series by Jim Hooper, or anyone who fishes out of Gloucester, has family ties to the industry, or who works in a shore-side business connected to fishing is encouraged to take part. Participants are welcome to bring friends or family members to reminisce with, or may choose to tell their stories individually. The recordings will be archived, along with the photographs from the portrait series, and will serve as documents of this pivotal time in the history of the industry and the City.
The Working Waterfront exhibition and related programming are offered in collaboration with the Northeast Seafood Coalition.
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Gloucester-caught fish at Plum Cove Elementary Jan 20
Hello again, Good Morning Gloucester!
Backyard Growers, FoodCorps, Cape Ann Fresh Catch and the Gloucester school district are spreading fresh locally caught fish to yet another Gloucester school. On Tuesday January 20, Plum Cove students will get to try Gloucester-caught hake provided by Cape Ann Fresh Catch. This is the first elementary school in Gloucester to join Gloucester High School and O’Maley middle school in serving fresh Gloucester-caught fish in their lunches. Students will be asked to vote on whether they like the fish, and if they do – and we’re sure they will – it will be added to the menu at Plum Cove, and we’ll set up taste tests at the rest of the elementary schools in Gloucester. Ultimately, we hope to serve fresh, nutritious, Gloucester-caught fish at every school in the district!
Best,
Meghan
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Introducing New Chamber Board President Catherine Schlichte
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce To Hold 93rd Annual Dinner Dance On January 24
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce invites you to Cape Ann’s biggest social gathering, the 93rd Annual Dinner Dance! Come hear 2014 Chamber President, Mike Luster, speak about this past year’s accomplishments while passing the torch to Catherine Schlichte, who will address what 2015 has in store! This premier social gathering is hosted by Cruiseport at 6 Rowe Square in Gloucester, MA. The Cocktail Reception will begin at 6:00 pm followed by dinner, a short speaking program and of course, dancing until 11:00 pm! This year’s event will feature The Carlos Menezes Band and Mari Martin.
“One of my main focuses this year will be getting the Cape Ann License plate on the road,” said incoming Chamber President Catherine Schlichte. “The Chamber team did a great job last year getting the plate launched, with fantastic community support; and I am confident that with the right promotional push we will achieve the 1,500 applications needed for the registry to make the plates. The revenue dollars generated through this initiative will support our three main objectives: 1) Promotion of the region, 2) Economic Development, and 3) Education.”
“The theme for my Presidency is ‘Membership’ as depicted in our Annual Dinner illustration, ‘The Stars are out Tonight’! As a membership based organization, our members are our stars. Our effectiveness as a Chamber is strengthened with the guidance and input provided by our members. We have 800 members today, with great representation from each of our four communities. In 2015 we are looking to grow our membership and provide improved products and services.”
Ken Riehl, Chamber CEO, echoed Catherine’s sentiments in reiterating his priorities for the year: “to further stabilize and grow the Chamber through improved Chamber programs, increased business partnering, and better Chamber communication and outreach. I spent a considerable amount of time last year walking all four community’s main streets, and look forward to continuing this year working with all businesses to more completely communicate and build trust in our services. The Chamber’s Dinner Dance is a fantastic way to catch-up with business colleagues, meet new people and have a lot of fun while doing it – Catherine and I look forward to seeing everyone there, and to a terrific year for the Chamber and the Cape Ann Community.”
RSVP along with payment, $85 a person; call the Chamber or online registration is available at www.capeannchamber.com.
Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend returns January 30 – February 1
Bird watchers from throughout New England will flock to Cape Ann to participate in the sixth annual Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend presented by The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Swarovski Optik, The Retirement Financial Center, Thomas T. Riquier, CFP; and Mass Audubon. The Elks at Bass Rocks in Gloucester will serve as headquarters for the weekend event on January 30 through February 1.
Cape Ann is known to birdwatchers worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds, and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, working with Mass Audubon, has planned a weekend filled with a variety of events for all levels of birders.
Robert Buchsbaum from Mass Audubon and Bird Naturalist Jim MacDougall will be featured speakers during the weekend. Not to be missed on Saturday, January 31 will be a live Owl presentation hosted by Eyes on Owls. www.eyesonowls.com
Expert guides will lead bus trips to many of the birding hot spots around Cape Ann. For those who cannot make it on the guided tours other expert guides will be on site at the Elks throughout the day on Saturday, January 31. A bird-watching excursion aboard 7 Seas Whale Watch’s Privateer IV will take place on Sunday, February 1 (weather permitting) out of Gloucester Harbor. The cost for the boat trip is $60 per person.
On Friday, January 30, from 1 to 3 pm, Trident Gallery, located at 189 Main Street, Gloucester, will kick off Winter Birding Weekend with a workshop titled “”Drawing Birds and Wildlife from Nature”. Artist Sandy McDermott, will guide the participants on the close observation and field sketching of birds and other wildlife. No prior drawing experience is necessary. Reservations are required as space is limited so sign up early.
Space is still available for the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend and people are encouraged to register in advance. Register for the event and find more information, including a detailed schedule of activities, by visiting the Chamber website at www.capeannchamber.com.
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O’Maley Happenings
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Awesome Gloucester: Episode 2
Awesome Gloucester: Episode 2:
Sponsored by the Greatest Dentist In The History Of Dentists HARBOR COVE DENTAL
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Laws Of Attraction Event At Savour Wine and Cheese Sunday Jan 18th
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Lou Holtz Quote of the Week from Greg Bover
“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.”
Lou Holtz (1937- )
Best known as a football coach and motivational speaker, Holtz is a West Virginia native who had a brief career as a player at Kent State. Famously quick witted, his inspirational abilities have allowed him to hold head coaching positions at six different academic institutions and to compile a 249-132-7 record. Although hired by Notre Dame with a lifetime contract, it is rumored that he was forced to retire before he broke Knute Rockne’s record of 105 wins with that team. He is a commentator for ESPN and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. A long-time Republican, he frequently appears on Fox News, but also donated to Hillary Clinton’s 2008 effort.
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What’s Happening at GHS
FAFSA Assistance: Planning on going to college in the 2015-16 academic year? Then don’t miss this free event which you can receive free help filing the FAFSA, the federally required form for all students seeking financial aid. The College Success Program will help you and your family complete the FAFSA and answer questions about your specific circumstances. All seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend on SATURDAY, JANUARY, 31, 2015 between 10am-3pm at Endicott College-Gloucester campus (33 Commercial Street). *Registration is required* To register, learn more, and for a list of documents to bring with you please mail Norma Ramirez at nramirez@leap4ed.org
Or call 978-740-6667 x 106, or speak with your guidance counselor.
Students from the graduating Class of 2014 presented all of their knowledge and expertise to this year’s seniors in their English classes. Words of expertise included: ~ Do not go home the first few weekends but rather stay on campus and get to know what is available and your surroundings ~ attend the clubs and activities fair and sign up for everything and then later you can decide what to join but you will receive information on all clubs ~ definitely visit the college before you decide to attend and do not wait until the last minute if you will be living on the campus because it is important to get on campus housing ~ complete the FAFSA so you can get work study because most of the jobs are not too tough and you can make pocket money for the week ~ SET YOUR ALARM ~ and lastly laundry is expensive!
The exam schedule follows:
Mid – Year Exams
ABC 1/21/15
DE Make-Up 1/22/15
FG Make-Up 1/23/15
UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST
Martin Luther King Day January 19
January 27, 2015 early Release, ½ day for students
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Beauport Hotel Construction Update Photo From Way Up High!! #GloucesterMA
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@CommonCrowGlo On Eastern Ave and Pond Road Construction Update From Kate Noonan
Keeping The Project Local!
Local ‘Crete
Floating Is An Art!
Pouring the floor in the retail section- Common Crow Construction Update!
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Backyard Growers Spring Salad Workshop
Hey Good Morning Gloucester!
We have another big event coming up in addition to the fish tasting…and again we would be very grateful if you would help us promote it.
Spring may seem a long way off, but it’s really just around the corner. To ring in the spring and show off their brand new office, Backyard Growers is holding their annual Groundhog Day spring salad planting workshop on Saturday January 31 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at 269 Main Street.
The theme of the day: the versatile and colorful world of lettuces! Learn why lettuces are perfect early spring crops while you taste salad samples, plan your spring garden, and plant some seeds for early greens. Participants will leave with:
- Ready-to-go windowsill lettuce plants
- Plans for your spring garden
- New, healthy salad dressing recipes
- Everything you need to hit the ground running this spring!
No need to get a baby sitter – it’s a family event! Kids will be involved in the process and in their own fun activities like making salad dressings for salad samples.
The workshop is free to 1st and 2nd year Backyard Growers and only $15 for any families outside of the program.
However, space is limited! Click this link to sign up today and reserve your spot before January 25!
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
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Community Stuff 1/17/15
Winterfest breakfast with Disney characters.
Come enjoy a pancake, sausage, and fruit breakfast with Disney characters and children’s games while enjoying the sounds of the GHS Docksiders band.
When: Saturday January 24th, at Gloucester High School from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: $6 per person with children 1 and under free
TBT POST-
-Promotion begins 1/15/15 – Winner will be announced Valentine’s Day!
Prizes must be claimed by 04/01/2015
Phyllis A Annual Meeting
at Rocky Neck Cultural Center
January 24, 2015
4:30-7 pm
Join us for chowder and cream puffs!
Hear the amazing news of the past year,
and our plans for 2015!
Enjoy a performance by “Three Sheets to the Wind,” and participate in a rousing sing-a-long!
Suggested donation of $10.00 per person
Please RSVP by January 19, 2015,
so we can plan accordingly.
Or leave a message at 978-381-3901
Gloucester Democratic City Committee Launches New Film Series
First Screening in honor of MLK weekend is Monday, January 19, 7pm.
In partnership with the Cape Ann Community Cinema and Stage (CACAS), the Gloucester Democratic City Committee (GDCC) is sponsoring a new film series on important social and political issues. It will run the third Monday of each month.
The inaugural screening will be 7pm, Monday, January 19. We’ll see “The Night James Brown Saved Boston.” It’s the remarkable story of how—shortly after Martin Luther King was assassinated—Mayor Kevin White urged The Godfather of Soul to go ahead with his concert at Boston Garden and to have it broadcast on public television. It’s particularly fitting that we will see this documentary on MLK weekend.
The theater is located at 21 Main St., Gloucester. There will be no charge for this first show but we encourage donations to our partner, Cape Ann Cinema and Stage. Tickets will be available on a first-come basis at the door. Join us for an informative evening—and great company!
Deanna Fay
For the Gloucester Democratic City Committee
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Leslie Heffron Tool Company Photos #RockportMA
Hi Joey – Here are some pics of the Tool Company from my morning walk. Thought you and Kim might like to see them since we were talking about its progress on the podcast the other week.
Leslie
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You know those Bogs I wear down the dock? THEY HAVE EM AT PALAZOLAS!
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Cape Ann TV Announces ‘Winter on Cape Ann’ Video Contest
Cape Ann TV Announces
‘Winter on Cape Ann’ Video Contest
Gloucester, MA – Cape Ann TV ( www.capeanntv.org ), a non-profit local access cable station serving Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-sea, and Essex, is hosting a winter video contest.
Cape Ann is one of the most scenic and beautiful places in New England, and as such it is the perfect canvas for video. Show us your interpretation of “Winter on Cape Ann” in five minutes or less and win…
• A free computer tune-up from Abacus Computers in Gloucester
• A $25 gift card to Wally’s Blackburn Bistro
• $50 from Cape Ann TV
All submissions are due by midnight on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014. Cape Ann TV will determine the three finalists and the winners will be chosen by public vote online. All finalist’s videos will play on Cape Ann TV’s channel 12 in February.
Criteria:
• Must include, however creatively, “Winter on Cape Ann”
• All submissions must be under 5 minutes
• Video producers must own all the rights to their content including music
• Must be submitted via YouTube link to: contest@capeanntv.org by February 14th, 2015.
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Drawing On Ice From Leslie Heffron
Hi Joey – I made a little movie I wanted to share with GMG. I attempted to send it to you directly from Vimeo, but I don’t know if you ever got it.”
On Sunday, down at Niles Pond I used my skate blade as my “pencil” and the ice as my “paper” to do some abstract drawing. Hope you like it!
Leslie
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