Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

40 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

 (978) 704-9388

Attention fellow citizens: 

As a lifelong resident and business owner, I have been blessed to live in this beautiful community. A community that is not only physically beautiful but one that is extremely generous and kind. As the holiday season approaches, it’s once again time for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive. As coordinator for Gloucester & Manchester, I’m asking for your time and your help. Bell ringers are desperately needed! 

Presently we have a housing crisis, a mental health crisis, and an economy that works very well for a small group of people, but not for those most in need. It has become increasingly more expensive to be poor. Just look at housing costs, food prices, utility bills, and the interest rates that the financial institutions charge in the poorest of communities. The average age of poverty is increasing too, with seniors on a fixed income becoming the fastest growing population to suffer this plight. These are some of the many reasons why I ring the bell for the Salvation Army and why I am happy to coordinate this effort. 

Ask anyone who has contributed their time ringing the bell and you will hear some amazing stories. As people place money in the red kettle, they speak about their own personal experiences… when they were in the service and on leave, or when their home burnt down and they had no place to stay, when they lost their job, or got sick, or were battling addiction. When they were down and out, and when all else failed, the Salvation Army was there for them. It was the Salvation Army who helped pay the bills, sheltered them, provided clothing, food, or money to help them get through. Nobody asks to be poor and everyone’s circumstances are 

different. 

Just as our fellow neighbors in financial distress rely on the Salvation Army, the Salvation Army relies on the community to provide the necessary support to continue its many services and programs. We are hopeful you will be able to help us in our efforts and volunteer to be a bell ringer. Shifts are 2 hours long and you can sign up for as many days as you would like to be scheduled. PLEASE share this message with your friends, your families, and the members of any organization you are associated with. If we all work together, our mission of helping more families in need will be achieved. 

We are deeply grateful to have about 15 to 20 dedicated bell ringers. They are awesome! But their efforts alone are not enough. We could really use 40 to 50 volunteers, even for a single two-hour stint. We ring the bell at Market Basket at Gloucester Crossing between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Scheduling is flexible. Anyone wishing to sign up for one or more shifts can call the Gloucester House at 978-283-1812. Just ask to speak to Sandra, Gina or Lenny and we’ll sign you up. Just one shift can make a big difference! 

All of the money raised by our Red Kettle Drive stays local and serves the people of our community. Over the last 6 or 7 years we have raised close to $150,000. That money has helped many people in need. But poverty never goes away and the need remains for so many others. This Christmas season, please consider giving the gift of time to this worthy cause. A most precious gift to give. 

For those who are unable to volunteer to ring the bell, donations are gladly accepted. Please make checks payable to: The Salvation Army. Checks can be mailed to The Gloucester House 63 Rogers St. Gloucester, MA 01930. Wishing you, your family, and friends good health through the holiday season. May God bless you all! Lenny Linquata

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This is wannabe boat dog, Moby, trying out his sea legs on the Glosta Water Shuttle.

Rita Stapulonis (mom of Moby)

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Above the Fold: The Photographers of the “Gloucester Daily Times,” 1973-2005 ExhibitionCelebrates Local Photojournalism on Cape Ann

On View: December 2, 2023 to March 17, 2024

The people of Cape Ann have looked to the Gloucester Daily Times for over 135 years to get their news. Opening on Dec. 2, the Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present its special exhibition, Above the Fold: The Photographers of the “Gloucester Daily Times,” 1973-2005, featuring a selection of works by photographers shooting for the Times for over three decades.

“The Gloucester Daily Times celebrates the vibrant community of Cape Ann,” says Oliver Barker, Director of the Cape Ann Museum. “With more than 30 years documented in this exhibition, it captures the emotions of the people in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Essex. The Museum is excited to share these images that show the details and special moments of everyday life.”

The captivating photographs in the exhibition draw on an important archive of an estimated one million photographs, a recent acquisition donated to the Museum by the North of Boston Media Group, owners of the Gloucester Daily Times. Through the photographs and personal accounts of more than one dozen GDT photographers, the exhibition reflects the people and stories of Cape Ann and shares the integral role that local photojournalism plays in documenting the community.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, news coverage relied exclusively on the written word. While photography was invented in the 1820s, almost a century would pass before newspapers embraced it as a way of augmenting their work. The Gloucester Daily Times began including photographs in its editions as early as the 1900s, sourcing them primarily from national photo syndicates. This practice was expensive, and the images lacked the authenticity of a homegrown eye. That changed in 1957 when the paper hired its first full-time staff photographer, Charles “Charlie” A. Lowe. In his 24 years at the paper, Lowe documented the range of life on Cape Ann and set the standard for the many photographers who succeeded him. Building on the success of the Museum’s 2009 exhibition featuring Lowe’s work, Above the Fold will focus on the newspaper’s next generation of staff photographers, technological advances that changed the field, and the myriad of ways that GDT photographers have captured life in Cape Ann.

“When processing the GDT Photo Archive began in 2021, the individual styles and approaches between the different photojournalists quickly became apparent,” says Trenton Carls, Curator of the exhibit and Head Librarian & Archivist at the Cape Ann Museum. “Some drew from the style and approach of Charlie Lowe, but all brought a fresh perspective to their role of documenting Cape Ann. This exhibit looks not only at the photographs of Cape Ann from this over 30-year period, but it also explores the newspaper, cameras, and people that brought the news to the community’s doorstep every day.”

During the summer session, the Cape Ann Museum Teen Council worked on their own online exhibit called GDT Through a New Lens, which showcases selected photographs from the Gloucester Daily Times through the eyes of the Council. Members of the Council chose photos that they connected with, from ones that made them laugh to photos that evoked deep emotion. They sifted through thousands of negatives and microfilm, connecting with Cape Ann’s history. Above the Fold is also the impetus for the next Cape Ann eighth-grader project, where the Museum will engage over 400 students this fall to create work, which will be featured in the galleries next spring.

The Above the Fold exhibition will be on display at the Museum from Dec. 2 until March 17, 2024. The Museum is hosting a CAMTalk panel discussion on the exhibit on Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. where the photographers themselves will discuss their experience at the Times and the stories, opportunities and challenges they encountered. There will also be a members’ opening reception of the exhibit on Dec. 2 starting at 3 p.m.

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The Cape Ann Museum, founded in 1875, exists to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the area and to keep it relevant to today’s audiences. Spanning 44,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the major cultural institutions on Boston’s North Shore welcoming more than 25,000 local, national, and international visitors each year to its exhibitions and programs. In addition to fine art, the Museum’s collections include decorative art, textiles, artifacts from the maritime and granite industries, four historic structures, a Library & Archives and a sculpture park in the heart of downtown Gloucester. In Summer 2021, the Museum opened the 12,000 square foot Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Cape Ann Museum Green. The campus is located on the site at the intersection of Washington and Poplar Streets in Gloucester and is open in the summer months. 

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Hey Joey and crew, love the daily “boat dog” feature.  Any chance you can include our mini-Australian Sheppard Archie?  He’s well known at Pier 7, our marina, but now enjoying the winter with us in Key West.

 Shown here with John Felock, his dad.  Wife Denise took the photos.

Thanks.

JOIN US FOR A COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING WITH HARRY ZARKADES, OWNER MAIN STREET WINES

Saturday, Nov. 18, with extended hours from 1 – 4 pm

(and remember, we open at 10 am)



We always enjoy it when Harry, co-owner of Main Street Wines, comes to Savour to pour his selections. Main Street specializes in quality wines at a reasonable price, many of which are organic, fully natural, or biodynamically farmed.

Champagne- Jean-Noël Haton Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France

Varietal: Chardonnay Alc. 12%

Founded in 1928 by cooper Octave Haton, Champagne Hatonis is located in the Marne Valley, 7 kilometers from Epernay in the village of Damery. An independent family owned Champagne house, they have a deep history in Champagne dating back to the 1610s as grape growers. Father and  son Jean-Noël and Sébastien (third and fourth generation), currently own 25 hectares of vineyards, manage an additional 15 from viticulture to vinification, and purchase grapes for a volume equal to 20 hectares across Champagne, including Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. Champagne Haton was one of the first Recoltant Manipulant producers (a type of producer that tills the soil, plants their own vines, grows the grapes, and bottles and sells their own Champagne) and continues to be one of the top 10 most important winegrowing families still managing their own domain. The House has been sustainable (certified HVE 3) since 2021, in their vineyards. The Haton Blanc de Blancs pours a pale golden color, with a wide, continual string of fine bubbles. The nose is floral and refined, revealing aromas of rose and acacia blossom. With aeration, citrus fruits (mandarin- orange), cinnamon, a few notes of dried flowers, roasted coffee and a hint of toast emerge. It is fresh and creamy on the palate, well-balanced with pleasing floral and honeyed notes, and a gentle and elegant finish. Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with salty snacks, seafood. $ .44.99

Clendenen Family Vineyards, Santa Maria, California 

Jim Clendenen had already collected countless honors and accolades for his Au Bon Climat wines when he created the Clendenen Family Vineyards label in 2000 as a vehicle to bring many of his most artisanal and experimental wines to market. All are produced in very small quantities; many of these wines are crafted from unique varietals grown primarily on his organically farmed Le Bon Climat and Rancho La Cuna Vineyards. The project has expanded to include special plantings at Bien Nacido Vineyard as well. While two of the jewels from this project are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, he also makes benchmark examples of Nebbiolo, Tocai Friulano, Viognier, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, and a Syrah/Viognier blend. This week, Harry is pouring three wines from Clendenen.

Clendenen 2020 Pinot Gris

Varietal: Pinot Gris, Alc.13.5%

The Pinot Gris has stone fruit aromas and a rich, full body with juicy peach and nectarines notes and a spicy ginger note on the finish. Pairs well with sushi, salads and fresh vegetables, shellfish. $27.99

Clendenen 2021 Mondeuse Rosé

Varietal: Mondeuse Alc.12%

This charming wine has just a hint of blush color and shows delicate aromas of ripe wild strawberry and pomegranate. It is light, crisp and dry with a really subtle fruit character and flinty notes. Truly elegant. Try this wine as an aperitif, or match with Parisian chicken salad, quiche Lorraine, or sushi. $19.99

Clendenen Mondeuse

Varietals: Mondeuse Alc. 13.5%

This French varietal creates a delicious, juicy red wine with deep color and a berry/peppery flavor. Blackberry, plum, pomegranate appear up front with nuances of clove and black olive on the back palette helping to create a savory and food-friendly wine. Its intriguing fruit character makes it enjoyable now. Enjoy with grilled burgers, hearty stews or cassoulet.$22.99

Dead Canyon Ranch 2019 Red Blend, Horse Heaven Hill, Washington

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 14%

For over 125 years, Mercers have been stewards of the same land in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills. In 1972, they planted the first wine grapes in the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Now, their vineyards span 12,000 acres along the Columbia River. Dead Canyon Vineyard bears the name of the topographical landmark on which it resides. Grapes are planted along both canyon edges, about three miles south of the original Mercer family farmstead. The site has two distinct aspects because it is planted on both canyon edges, and thus has both a north and south face. The Dead Canyon Ranch Cab Sauvignon has notes of smoke, black currant, green pepper, oak, vanilla and plum. Sweet matchstick pastries and plum flavors follow, backed by tightly coiled, slightly dry tannins. Full body, velvety tannins, a subtle blackberry finish. Will benefit from a short decant if drinking in the near term. Pairs well with grilled beef or pork, lamb chops, meaty stews. $19.99

Chateau Courbian Medoc, Bordeaux, France

Varietals: 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon Alc.14

The Médoc appellation comprises a wide variety of soil types, including sand, gravel, clay, stones and pebbles. The wines of the Médoc are all produced by blending different grape varieties. Located in Begadan, on the west side of the Medoc peninsula, the Château Courbian is owned by Marie-Christine and

Claude Greteau. The estate takes its name from the hamlet of Courbian, dating back from the 18th century. Originally in polyculture (cereals), the vineyard has been the only focus for the past hundred years, producing a single cuvée.This wine offers a bouquet of red and black berries currant with roasted coffee notes and a touch of vanilla. The palate is full with a velvety texture and round tannins. Pairs well with roast lamb, venison, duck. $ 24 .99

And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager and a smooth, refreshing kolsch from Rockport Brewing.

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Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:

Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with

each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines

at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability

9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!

14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!

19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!

Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Harry Zarkades is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!

Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.

Thank You! …Kathleen

 For Your Mobile Calendar – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines

Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour

December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines

Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting

Continuing to offer case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!

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