Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Seventh annual celebration of life and hope – Lights of Love – will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the hospital. Lights of Love was co-founded by Sue Kyle, who fought a courageous five-year battle with colon cancer. Together, Sue and her partner Shawn Wilson founded Lights of Love to ensure that Cape Ann residents could benefit from the comprehensive care provided by the cancer care team at AGH. Since 2008, Lights of Love has raised more than $116,000 to ensure access to high-quality cancer care for Cape Ann families and the 2,000 patients served each year at the Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 for cancer services, with proceeds supporting Addison Gilbert Hospital’s cancer program, including the provision of special care packages to new cancer patients. This year’s event will be presented in honor of Tina Ketchopulos.
For a chance to win an original 20×24 framed oil painting, “Schooner Races in Gloucester,” by renowned Cape Ann artist Ken Knowles, visit the web site listed below. All event proceeds support cancer care at Addison Gilbert Hospital, including special care packages to patients.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit addisongilbert.org/lightsoflove.
Writer’s Note: This is my special place is for cancer care, which I’ve written about extensively here and for my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/BodinHistoricPhoto?sk=wall. I look forward to attending and also donating.
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Marine Forecast :
Today SW winds 10 to 15 kt…becoming W this afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers.
Tonight N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Had a Great Time Last Night with the Santa Parade / Tree Lighting … Lots of people showed up gathered around the stage and Christmas Tree having Hot Cocoa and Popcorn … Also got to meet my friend Matt Noyes Chief Meteorologist At NECN .. He was here as the Honorary … An Amazing Friend , class act Guy .. Hope u all got to meet him ..
Pics From Last Nights Event ….
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Julie, lots of GMGers are getting energy audits and free lightbulbs from Next Step’s program through the Mass Save energy program. My mom got over 30 new bulbs alone and many other GMGers will be getting free new bulbs as well.
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GloucesterCast 106 With Guests Donna Ardizzoni, Kim Smith, Toby Pett, Paulie Walnuts and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 11/30/14
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Hi Kim,
Can someone prove to me that this is Brace Cove, when for 65 years it’s been Brace’s Cove?
Old maps show it both ways, but I spent a third of my life there ~ always at Brace’s Cove.
When I was small, all our parents “managed Brace’s”, kept it clean and raked, had many a great
clam bakes in front of the Kaknes’ house, all to keep us kids safe during the polio scare.
Every time I see your beautiful photos, I think Brace’s Cove….I’ve explored maps at Fred’s.
Would love it if an “old timer” such as myself, could help sort this out.
Happy Holidays,
Cynthia
Hi Cynthia, Here’s what I found in Joe Garland’s book Eastern Point, page 11, 2nd paragraph:
“Incidentally, this is one of the earliest references to what should properly be called Brace Cove, variously identified as Bracy’s and Brase’s in contemporary documents. Viewed as a proper name, the etymology leads to a dead end; but rid yourself of that mental set, and the derivation is surpassingly direct: a brace, from the Middle English and Old French, was an arm. Brace is an obsolete word for an arm of the sea, an inlet–a perfect figure of speech in the case of the stunning cove whose waters are so nearly embraced by the lethal, pincer-like arms of Brace Rock and Bemo Ledge.”
Cynthia, I too have seen it spelled several different ways on antique and newer maps. Perhaps if they have a spare moment, some of our “old timer” readers will weigh in–it would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Vertical Panorama with Moon Courtesy Liv Hauck
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Hi Joey C & GMG Readers! Our Annual Shop Rockport Event is this FRIDAY! We hope to see you throughout Downtown Rockport for a fun night of Holiday shopping! Thanks!
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Don’t forget that the Gloucester Santa parade begins today at 3:00! The route begins at the State Fish Pier and ends at Kent Circle on the boulevard for the annual tree lighting. The tree is expected be lit between 4:30-5:00. I’ve heard differing reports so I’m covering my bases.
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The last two curbside leaf collections of 2014 will take place the weeks of December 1- 5 and December 8-12 on your regular trash day.
Leaves must be out for collection by 7 a.m. on your regular rubbish collection day.
Leaf containers must be physically separated from trash and recycling.
Paper leaf bags are preferred for leaf disposal. If barrels are used to contain the leaves, they must be clearly marked “Yard Waste” and covers must be removed so the leaves are visible.
No plastic bags of any kind or cardboard boxes will be accepted. No branches or brush will be collected.
Special note: Because separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, the leaves may be collected at a different time of day.
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Another successful search for the most perfect of trees is in the books. Cheers again to the Bertolon Family and Beverly Tree Farm for opening their doors, helping us to create lasting memories, and raising money for The Cabot Performing Arts Center.
Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Seventh annual celebration of life and hope – Lights of Love – will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the hospital. Lights of Love was co-founded by Sue Kyle, who fought a courageous five-year battle with colon cancer. Together, Sue and her partner Shawn Wilson founded Lights of Love to ensure that Cape Ann residents could benefit from the comprehensive care provided by the cancer care team at AGH. Since 2008, Lights of Love has raised more than $116,000 to ensure access to high-quality cancer care for Cape Ann families and the 2,000 patients served each year at the Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 for cancer services, with proceeds supporting Addison Gilbert Hospital’s cancer program, including the provision of special care packages to new cancer patients. This year’s event will be presented in honor of Tina Ketchopulos.
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