Janice Schrafft
996 lb Tuna
1976
North Shore Sports Dock (Next To Beacon Marine)
3rd fish of the day and biggest….the only one they kept that day
The Fish was caught on Stellwagen
Wicked!
Wednesday July 9th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…
Marine Forecast :
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Wed Night S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt… Becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and tstms. Some tstms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4710895
Hourly Forecast :
Extended Forecast :
This weeks Guest on “Wicked Weather” My Bud Anthony Siciliano
http://www.dtmwickedradio.com
Anthony is a Great Forecaster, Enthusiast , Weather is his Passion ! So glad to have him as my guest . Saturday Night 8pm don’t miss it !
Will talk , SPC warnings / East Coast storms / modeling / winter / and much much more !!!
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The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team on Stacy Boulevard
The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team do some work in the community at the local playgrounds, playing games and sports with kids.
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Community Stuff 7/9/14
Gloucester Community Development Department Announces Expanded Social Media Program
The City of Gloucester’s Community Development Department has expanded its social media program under the unifying theme, “Gloucester 2.0.” The program, launched earlier this year on Facebook, Twitter and now via a blog on WordPress.com, will allow the City to share stories of residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, the working waterfront, innovation and much more directly with the community and key stakeholders.
“Gloucester’s story is rich and vibrant, which makes social media the ideal platform to exchange ideas, highlight the City’s initiatives to foster innovation on the working waterfront and across the city as well as promote our lively arts and culture scene,” said Tom Daniel, Community Development Director. “The administration is excited by this initiative and hopes that everybody in Gloucester who uses Facebook and Twitter will engage with our program.”
The Gloucester 2.0 Facebook page will highlight event information, digital images, news and conversation about the Community Development Department’s ongoing work. The Twitter account will provide brief updates regarding upcoming events, blog posts and community news. The Gloucester 2.0 Blog will provide comprehensive insight into important Gloucester developments, undertakings and issues. The Community Development Department is committed to ensuring that Gloucester 2.0 is an immersive, interactive experience that benefits residents and stakeholders by providing useful information about City initiatives.
Residents can engage in social media programs at the following addresses:
Facebook : Search for Gloucester 2.0
Twitter: @GloucesterCD
WordPress: https://gloucestercommunitydevelopment.wordpress.com/
About the City of Gloucester
America’s oldest seaport, the City of Gloucester is known throughout the world as an authentic, working waterfront community, a place of spectacular natural beauty, and home to a diverse population of about 30,000 residents. An important center for the fishing industry, Gloucester also is proud of its vibrant cultural life and rich art heritage as one of the premier art colonies in the United States. In addition, the city is a destination for thousands of visitors who visit the harbor and its beaches during the summertime. In recent years, Gloucester has been actively diversifying its traditional maritime economy, adding leading small research institutions such as the UMass Amherst Large Pelagics Research Laboratory and the Ocean Alliance to the array of local businesses and state and federal agencies working in the city. Recent advancements in Gloucester include new investments in marine robotics and new product development from the fishery.
Media Contact: Tom Daniel, Community Development Director, City of Gloucester, tdaniel@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-281-9781
Fire Department Promotions
Mayor Carolyn Kirk and Fire Chief Eric Smith are proud to announce the following promotions effective July 1st as part of the Fire Departments reorganization.
Deputy Chief Thomas Aiello promoted to Assistant Fire Chief
Firefighter Dan Kennedy promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Jamie Santos promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Thomas Sayess promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Douglas MacArthur Jr. promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Robert Rivas promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Sean Ketchopulos promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Dominic Barbagallo promoted to Lieutenant
This is a great achievement and we want to celebrate their accomplishment and success as we all look to the future.
e-mail- info@thacherisland.org
web site- www.thacherisland.org
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Mark Your Calendars – Mug Up at Yupo Gallery
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Second Glance Chair Project Voting Is Open
The Chair Project 2014
By Second Glance Thrift Store · Updated 15 hours ago · Taken at Second Glance Thrift Store
Check out this year’s parade of chairs. You can vote for your favorite in the store July 7 through 12. Reuse. Repurpose. Reimagine.
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New Film: Mark Allen ~ Sunday 2014 Greasy Pole Champion Walking for Loved Ones
Mark Allen Walking for Loved Ones
Congratulations to Mark Allen, the 2014 Sunday Greasy Pole Champion! This was Mark’s first win, after 16 previous years of walking! Allen was walking for his cousin Peter “Black” Frontiero who has the second most wins of all time, with a total of nine.
Each year I look forward to filming and photographing the greasy pole events. The determination on the men’s faces, the camaraderie, the ecstasy and pride in winning, the anguish of defeat, the hilarious costumes, and the Felliniesque antics combine to create a fabulous fiesta of stories and images.
The film opens at the childhood home of the Giambanco Family, with Sefatia leading the Greasy Pole Walkers and guests in the rallying “Viva San Pietro,” the cheer that is heard throughout the city of Gloucester during Saint Peter’s Fiesta. Giambanco sisters Marianne, Grace, Rosaria, and Sefatia continue with their mother Rosalia’s, “Lia’s” custom of feeding the Greasy Pole Walkers dinner before the walk. The tradition began years ago when their brother, Anthony “Matza” Giambanco, began walking. Sefatia explains that Lia had always held a huge family feast with relatives from all around the country attending. The first year her brother walked he told his mom he couldn’t eat because he was meeting everyone. She said I don’t care; you have to eat, and told him to bring everyone back to their home. That was in 1978!
Next the Walkers head over to rally at the Gloucester House, where they greet Lenny shouting his name over and over, to a packed restaurant full of guests. Several more stops are made along the way before the next rally at the Saint Peter’s Club. The Walkers make one last stop to say a prayer to Saint Peter, and perhaps pin a gold charm or coin to the statue, before departing for the greased pole platform at Pavilion Beach
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With special thanks and appreciation to Nicky Avelis and all the Greasy Pole Walkers for allowing me to ride on the boat. It went by way too fast! And thank you to the skipper for giving me a ride back to shore.
With thanks and appreciation to Rosaria, Sefatia, Marianne, and Grace for inviting me to come film the Walker’s rally at your welcoming Fiesta Sunday Feast!
The song “Love Runs Out,” is by OneRepublic for the reissue of their third album, Native.
The song “The Walker” is by Fitz and The Tantrums from the album More Than Just a Dream.
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Swan Boats in Boston
If you have not gone to the Swan Boats in Boston it should be on your bucket list for the summer. I have been going since a little girl and we took the grandchildren last week. If you want more information please following the following link.
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Free Outdoor HarborWalk Summer Cinema Series Starts on Wednesday
Destination: Downtown Gloucester
Free Outdoor HarborWalk Summer Cinema Series!
The Wizard of Oz July 9, 2014
Grab the Popcorn! The City of Gloucester and the Cape Ann Community Cinema are pleased to announce a swell summertime partnership: The HarborWalk Summer Cinema Series. These FREE outdoor movies will run Wednesdays for eight weeks throughout the summer, July 9 to August 27 at 65 Rogers Street (I4C2)—adjacent to the Building Center. Movies start at 8 PM (or when it gets dark, whichever is earlier), and feature blockbuster classics suitable for the whole family. Imagine seeing “Jaws” with Gloucester Harbor as a back drop, or “ET, the Extraterrestrial” in the moody dark of night!
The movies are free, and all are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, a blanket, or perhaps a picnic. Local vendors will provide snacks for purchase. Better yet, support our local restaurants by having dinner then walking down to enjoy the show.
North Shore 104.9 will provide pre-show entertainment, music and prizes beginning at 6 PM!
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Ron Schrank joins Fly Amero this Wednesday @ The Rhumb Line. 8-11pm July 9, 2014
This Week:
Prime Rib “French Dip”
w/choice of potato, $9.95!
Wednesday, July 9th
Special Guest: RON SCHRANK!
It gets better and better every time with Ron Schrank.Straight ahead folk & blues all the way… no messin’ around!
~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib “French Dip”
w/choice of potato, $9.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Coming soon…
Julie Dougherty
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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Harbor Loops Concert Series begins this Thursday night with Mamadou and The Jake Pardee Band 6:30 pm July 10, 2014
Slip Sliding Away
The “lighthouse” at the end of the harbor breakwater on Bearskin Neck in Rockport has precariously tumbled away from its perch. Even though I live right down the street and go by this often by boat, I’m not sure exactly when this happened. Anyone?
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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY!
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY
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Following National Chocolate Day, July 8 annually celebrates National Chocolate with Almonds Day, also celebrated by many as National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day Filled with health benefits, this treat is a delicious combination that is loved by millions across the country.
Perhaps your favorite today would be a chocolate candy bar filled with almonds, a bag of chocolate covered almonds, chocolate brownies filled with chopped almonds or any of the many other combination that are available. Whichever option (or options) you choose, it is sure to be a delicious and enjoyable treat !
HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE ALMONDS:
◦reduce the risk of heart attack
◦lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
◦protects artery walls from damage
◦help build strong bones and teeth
◦provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss
◦lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals
◦help provide good brain function
◦nourish the nervous system
◦alkalize the body
Following is a “tried and true” recipe for you to enjoy:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-almond-cake-2
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Chocolate with Almonds Day, an “unofficial” national holiday
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Tourist – Shriner from Sarasota Florida visits Gloucester
Terrell (81) and Carol drove from Sarasota Florida on their Honda Motorcycle to visit a friend in Gloucester.
Terrell is/was a “Sahib” in the Shriner Organization.
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Shrimp, Sausage & Sugar Snap Pea Spring Rolls w/ Habanero Garlic Scape Dipping Sauce
Shrimp, Sausage & Sugar Snap Pea Spring Rolls w/ Habanero Garlic Scape Dipping Sauce
Click see more for recipe details Continue reading “Shrimp, Sausage & Sugar Snap Pea Spring Rolls w/ Habanero Garlic Scape Dipping Sauce”
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LobsterFest Wednesdays At Seaport Grille
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Community Photos 7/8/14
Good Foggy Morning from Janet Rice!
Rockport Flaming Inferno
Hi Joey,
Another year, another inferno. I repeat myself, but this event is an under publicized gem that never fails to impress. I brought more friends this year from
faraway, over-the-bridge towns, and they returned home with with stories to tell their families. “The top of the pile was sixty feet tall.” “The fire singed the lens of the Hubble Telescope.” True, of course, and I believe I saw Vulcan with his hammer, but I believe the real story lies in the community that has created this supremely playful night.
My website photos: http://finedesign.net/photo/index.php?/category/46
Michael Miller
Rockport “From the Headlands” (1995)
Submitted By Nat Johnson
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Tuesday July 8th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast …
Tue SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Tue Night SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Pod Cast : Weather
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4706637
Hourly Forecast :
Hot Outlook
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A Policeman’s Prayer surrounded by Blue Flowers
Good Morning Gloucester 