Lou Holtz Quote of the Week from Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.”

Lou Holtz (1937-    )

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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.

Greg Bover

Cape Ann Museum free for Gloucester residents during the month of January

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

http://www.capeannmuseum.org/
About the Cape Ann Museum

The Cape Ann Museum tells multiple stories, all relating to a single remarkable place. From its earliest days as a fishing and shipping port to its mid-19th century role in the granite industry, to its singular charms of light and sea that have attracted countless artists from the 19th century to the present, Cape Ann boasts a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial, and artistic achievement. The Museum’s fine art collection includes the largest grouping of works by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane, as well as work by other prominent painters and sculptors who lived on, visited or were inspired by Cape Ann. The work of contemporary Cape Ann artists is also collected and exhibited. The permanent collection includes fine and decorative arts, and artifacts from the major industries of the area – the fisheries and granite quarrying.

Founded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children’s activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes.

In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events.

Visit us today to discover the treasures of Cape Ann.

If I was Mayor!

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MAYOR WALNUTS
MAYOR WALNUTS

If I was Mayor..

Get rid of the $20 fee for resident yearly beach fees.

Get rid of Purple Bags or make them strong enough so they don’t leave trash all over the roads.

Just my humble F’n opinion.

signed,

Paul F. Frontiero Jr.

So This Happened

Posted on by Nichole S.

In the category of Never a Dull Moment…

I’ve been teaching for 22 years.  I’ve seen a lot.  I have had all sorts of excellent…and funny…and puzzling things happen….but, never…ever, this.  Until this week.

We have two crested geckos.  I’ve always believed in having a lot of pets.  It is a time suck when you’re the one ultimately responsible for caring for them (even with lots of helpful hands), but the lessons for the students are invaluable. We’ve had your run-of-the-mill hamsters and gerbils…and now the coolest guinea pig around.  We’ve also had a hedgehog and a rabbit.  We’ve had birds…and more fish than I can count.  We’ve also had tree frogs, anoles, a tortoise…and now geckos. There were a few years before I had the boys that I had a fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal all at one time so that we could really learn first-hand the different classifications of Phylum Chordata.  I digress.

The children have always treasured having the opportunity to interact and care for these critters and they’ve also provided fantastic learning opportunities.

What better way to learn the parts of a fish…ventral fins, pectoral fins, dorsal fin, caudal fin, gill openings, lateral line, etc…than observing a real live fish?

You get my point.

So, this week we learned that when a gecko feels threatened (don’t ask) it will “drop its tail” in an attempt to distract the predator so that it can flee.  Fascinating.  Most geckos will grow a new tail.  Crested geckos do not.  They can, however, live happy and healthy lives without their tails.  Phew.

What happens after the tail falls off, you may ask?  Well, see for yourself.

 

What’s Happening at GHS

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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

New England International Auto Show

Posted on by Nichole S.

I should have included this in my Weekend Pics for sure.  I realize that not all kids are car enthusiasts like my boys, but it is still a good time.  I attended the auto show all the time when I was younger (in addition to the boat show) and I always enjoyed it.

New England Auto Show

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210

Tix are $15 for Adults and $6 for Kids.  Kids under 6 are free (Yay, Finn!)

Driving Directions

January 15-19, 2015

Thursday, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Monday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Beauport Hotel Construction Update Photo From Way Up High!! #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

@CommonCrowGlo On Eastern Ave and Pond Road Construction Update From Kate Noonan

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Keeping The Project Local!

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Local ‘Crete

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Floating Is An Art!

Pouring the floor in the retail section- Common Crow Construction Update!

Backyard Growers Spring Salad Workshop

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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!

Community Stuff 1/17/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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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

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-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

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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

Leslie Heffron Tool Company Photos #RockportMA

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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

Cape Ann TV Announces ‘Winter on Cape Ann’ Video Contest

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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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.

This Guy Must Have Picked the Short Straw

Posted on by Nichole S.

Construction continues on the Rockport Breakwater and, after watching this guy do his work, you have to assume that he picked the short straw.

Yikes!  That is not a job I would want in January…or anytime really.

Great job, my friend!