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Join local author Eric Haggman of Magnolia, MA for a book signing of his new novel, The Apology, on November 10th from 6-9PM at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, MA. The proceeds from each book bought now and through the end of Veterans Day on November 11th will be matched by Eric and his wife Emily, up to $1,000.
All funds raised will benefit local disabled veterans through the Massachusetts Elks Association in support of the Disabled Veterans Service Committee. The Haggmans hope that this donation will make the lives of wounded veterans a little easier and a bit brighter as they thank them, and all members of the military, for their service. On November 10th, any military person that joins the book signing event will receive a free book (must be dressed in military uniform or show a military ID).
There will be free pizza generously provided by Steve and Trisha Castraberti of Prince Pizzeria with the purchase of a book.
About The Apology: Filmmaker and ex-Marine Christian Lindstrom returns to Vietnam to shoot tourism commercials, only to confront the agony of his past there and the power of the Asian underworld to control political events, including the creation and the whitewashing of Japan’s history itself. For producer Nachi Tanaka, it is the story of the shameful sins of the fathers coming back to hurt and haunt her family generations later. For the Japanese government, it is a coup d’état engineered by powerful business interests with the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza, doing their murderous bidding.
To Learn more about The Apology, please visit: www.theapologybook.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBZwWclQ18Y
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/author/eric-haggman/
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/author-makes-no-apology-for-the-apology/article_aeab584c-69e2-52d9-9c0b-a71a85f550e1.html
http://booklife.com/my/project/the-apology-17549
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15424428.Eric_Haggman
My 12 favorite images in a CD case calendar.
My favorite local images in a 12 month CD case calendar. Perfect for holiday gifts and easy to ship. If you order 5 calendars I will automatically add a 6th calendar to your order.
Here are a few of the images-
The proof Calendar came in this evening and the quality is outstanding ! Pre-order now to insure you get your easy peas no-brainer holiday present giving done early.
Check out the proof Calendar –
I get goosebumps think that not only am I cash flow positive, but I get an awesome feeling just looking at it. Thanks @cazeaultsolar for an unbelievable experience. #backshoreliving with @kfoley41


The State, Gloucester Coast Guard are searching for a gentle man who fell off the rocks at Rafe’s Chasm. They are searching from the air, sea and on foot.

More Cape Ann Health, Fitness and Wellness News-
http://www.capeannwellness.com
Not sure what has happened but please be careful when driving by, there are a lot of rescue apparatus on Hesperus.


FACILITIES SPECIALIST III – HVAC
Gloucester, Ma
Please send resumes to alicia.cox@yoh.com
HVAC Responsibilities:
The HVAC Maintenance Technician will perform routine and preventive maintenance as directed by their manager to ensure the quality, appearance and safety of the facility and support of Manufacturing and Engineering Business Units
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides routine preventative maintenance to maintain and improve the quality and appearance of HVAC equipment
Required Skills
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Material Handler
Gloucester, Ma
2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm
Please send resumes to alicia.cox@yoh.com
Summary
As a material handler/coordinator, you will play an important role assisting the engineering group. This role will work with other team members and across other departments on a daily basis. The material handler/coordinator role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Two GHS alums will be performing on the stage at Gloucester High School on Thursday evening November 10th, singing a cappella. Proceeds benefit the GHS Theater program. Tickets are on sale now (online) and will also be available at the door. Advance ticket prices are significantly reduced, so get your tickets now! — https://gloucesterhighdrama.blogspot.com
Katy Geraghty (GHS 2012) is featured with “The Hexachords,” and Kate Parisi (GHS 2015) is featured with “For Good Measure.” Both groups competed in the most recent season of ICCA (collegiate a cappella competition throughout the country.) The Hexachords were most recently seen on season two of POP TV network’s “Sing It On” this past summer.

We just voted. It was easy. No lines. We understand if you don’t like the choices. You probably seldom do. But you still have to choose. We all do. That’s kind of the point of a democracy. We never get exactly what we want, but we all work together for the good of our country as a whole.
More importantly, there are MASS referendum measures on the ballot today that will most likely affect your life far more than the new president will. I woke up today with this song in my head. It’s Paul Simon’s satire of Bob Dylan and politics all wrapped up into one fun song on Simon & Garfunkel’s mega-hit album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (all of which we have growing in our garden). Listen, laugh, vote and feel better! Lyrics below the video…
I been Norman Mailered, Maxwell Taylored
I been John O’Hara’d, McNamara’d
I been Rolling Stoned and Beatled till I’m blind
I been Ayn Randed, nearly branded
Communist, ’cause I’m left-handed
That’s the hand I use, well, never mind
I been Phil Spectored, resurrected
I been Lou Adlered, Barry Sadlered
Well, I paid all the dues I want to pay
And I learned the truth from Lenny Bruce
And all my wealth won’t buy me health
So I smoke a pint of tea a day
I knew a man, his brain was so small
He couldn’t think of nothing at all
Not the same as you and me
He doesn’t dig poetry
He’s so unhip that when you say Dylan
He thinks you’re talking about Dylan Thomas
Whoever he was
The man ain’t got no culture
But it’s alright, ma, everybody must get stoned
I been Mick Jaggered and silver daggered
Andy Warhol, won’t you please come home?
I been mother, father, aunt and uncled
Been Roy Haleed and Art Garfunkeled
I just discovered somebody’s tapped my phone

Happy, goofy and lovable are all words the folks here have used to describe me! My name is Trick and I am a rescue dog from down south. I don’t quite know what my breed mix is but take one look at me and you can see I look just like a Treeing Walker Coonhound.
I am considered special needs because I recently had a Femoral Head Ostectomy surgery to correct some old trauma to my hip. I have recovered well and I can get around just fine. I am a friendly guy and I enjoy the company of just about anyone I meet.
I have quite a bit of energy and love to spend my time walking on the trails or playing in the play yards.
So do you think I could be a good match for you? Then come down and meet me today! For more information on all of the animals available at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter please go to our website:capeannanimalaid.org

Applicants have until December 15th to upload a book submission,
Shout out to local artists John Bassett, Bonnie Sylvester and Alexia Parker. Last week we reached out to local media including the Gloucester Daily Times, Cape Ann Beacon, Cape Ann Chamber newsletter, This Week on Rocky Neck and Good Morning Gloucester to help us broadcast the contest and/or seeking volunteer artists. Artists (and writers!) generously stepped forward with intriguing and generous offers! Scroll down to read more about three of the artist volunteers that responded to this recent public appeal. At this time we have more volunteers than requests. Amazing and inspiring!
Glass sculptor, artist John Bassett www.basglas.com, was the first to reach out with a generous and flexible offer. His website links to pages of glorious works.

His offer was quickly followed by Bonnie Sylvester’s thoughtful reasoning: “As an artist and early childhood educator, I would love to add my name to the mix of local volunteer artists that writers may consider. I think it will be a lot of fun to work this way.” Sylvester works in a wide range of material including mixed media, acrylic, and watercolor. “I believe exceptional picture books are a marriage of story and picture. It’s so important to see the creativity in the author’s vision.” She has a master’s degree in early education and is a docent at Cape Ann Museum.
Alexia Parker wanted to volunteer after she was urged by a couple of her friends and fans: “I had couple of friends and coworkers who saw it in the Gloucester Daily Times and contacted me. I grew up in Essex…I also work…in Essex. As far as my art goes, I have just recently been exploring avenues to get my name out there a little. Illustrating childrens’ books has been a dream of mine since I was a child, so I thought this could be a fun way to try it out.” She included this stunning collage as an example.

There will be a second jury panel made up of children. If you know a Cape Ann K-5th grader who likes to read or be read to, and would be excited to be part of the kids jury panel, let your library know! Names will be pulled out of a hat. For more information contact Capeannreads2016@gmail.com.
Cape Ann Reads children’s picture book contest is open to Cape Ann residents of ALL ages, students attending school on Cape Ann and people who work on Cape Ann. One winning book will be published by Cape Ann Reads in 2017, a first-edition printing prize valued up to $10,000. Additional honors will be announced.
The 4 Cape Ann libraries and many regional partners have coordinated a calendar of wonderful events throughout 2016. Additional sponsors and support are sought and welcome! After the registration deadline, the contest organizers will announce additional specific prize categories.
No matter what your method of picking our next President may be, get out and exercise your right to VOTE today!!
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