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Wednesday March 12th , 2014 Cape Ann Forecast..
Marine Forecast …..
Gale Watch!
Wed: E winds around 5 kt…becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Rain likely.
Wed Night: E winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain with freezing rain likely. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sunrise 6:56AM Sunset 6:47PM
High Tide 9:09AM / 8.5 / 9:43PM / 8.0
Low Tide 2:44AM / 1.6 / 3:24PM / 1.0
Moon Waxing gibbous
Visible: 77% ↑…
Quick Storm Analysis ..
We have a storm coming for later this morning into Thursday morning. How ever it’s looking more wet then white .. Cloudy with light rain / snow early changing to a heavy rain after 1-2pm .. Highs 35-45 degrees with a increasing east wind 15-20mph .. Wednesday Night overcast rain heavy at times lows in the mid to upper 30’s . Winds east becoming north 20-25mph with a few gusts to 35mph … Late Wednesday night cold air drains down from Maine as our storm system heads into the Gulf Of Maine … Flash freeze possible Thursday am with rain changing over to snow .. Light accumulations possible on the order of 1-2″ maybe 3″ if were lucky . Temps falling through the 20’s don’t be surprised if we hover around 19 or 20 degrees at lunch time … Backlash snows end around midday or so then overcast / break in clouds to allow for a few sunny glimpse’s . Thursday night very cold teens / to lower 20’s gusty north west winds ..
Friday Sunny highs in the 30’s..
Saturday partly sunny in the upper 40’s..
Sunday mostly sunny 40..
Perhaps some storminess of sorts Monday / Tuesday .. But let’s get through this week first .. Thanks For viewing .
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Making a new mast for the “Story”.
Making a new mast for the “Story”.
Making a new main mast for the Essex Shipbuilding Museum flagship schooner L. H. Story.
Saturday, March 8th, shipwrights and volunteers were very busy in the Waterline Center at the museum preparing and glueing together large planks for a new main mast.
Check out the process with these photos by Len Burgess and Jim Dietrich…https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.722675387776982.1073741888.174653662579160&type=1
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Dusky Leadership Cgallenge
Since its founding, Addison Gilbert Hospital has benefited from a tradition of community partnership and generous philanthropic support, which has kept our hospital thriving and the Cape Ann community safe and healthy. Lives are saved and bodies are healed there every day.
As part of Addison Gilbert’s future planning, the hospital intends to invest in new equipment, technologies and programs that will help to keep pace with a rapidly changing healthcare landscape that offers dramatic improvements in medicine. For those of us who consider Cape Ann home, whether year round or for part of the year, this translates into better care and better outcomes.
To support these goals and the overall health of the community, the Dusky Foundation has announced the $350,000 Dusky Leadership Challenge. We invite you to join us and others by becoming a member of the Addison Gilbert Society, a select group of community leaders who care deeply about our hospital. Membership in this society means you are making a difference for those whose lives depend on the availability of top notch care, right here in our community.
We hope you will consider joining us today as a member of the Addison Gilbert Society by meeting the Dusky Leadership Challenge with a gift of your own. Your contribution, along with $350,000 from the Dusky Foundation could realize as much as $700,000 in vital support for Addison Gilbert Hospital.
Already this year, funds from the Addison Gilbert Society supported the purchase of a new CT scanner, an essential diagnostic tool that has enabled us to provide free lung cancer screenings for individuals who fit a high risk profile. We can do so much more.
To learn more about the Dusky Leadership Challenge, please call 978-236-1624.
Linzee Coolidge, Trustee, Dusky Foundation
Cynthia Cafasso Donaldson, Vice President, Addison Gilbert Hospital
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Seacoast Nursing Home Alzheimer’s Unit
“Scenes of Cape Ann”
In collaboration with Cape Ann Giclee and the donations from local artists, Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is looking to bring the residents of the memory impaired unit back home through a program entitled “Scenes of Cape Ann”
We are looking for images of familiar places and events on Cape Ann to bring memories and comfort to the seniors on the Alzheimer’s unit.We are looking for 30 photographs which will be enlarged on canvas, and displayed on the unit. Should additional images be donated they will also be displayed as we plan to develop a DVD of “Scenes of Cape Ann” to be shown for the residents on the memory impaired unit.
An open house art show “Scenes of Cape Ann” will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2-3PM at Seacoast exhibiting the canvases by Cape Ann Giclee. A DVD of all the donated images will be shown for the residents, their families and the community. All contributors will be welcome to attend.
Plaques will be developed with the donor Artists names.
Any Artists interested in participating in this project please submit your photographs to info@capeanngiclee.com by March 21st to allow time for image selection and canvassing. When submitting images please 1.- do not send more than 10 images – if you have more than 10 and have a website with your images you can send us a link 2. – send only low res images files for now – if we select you we will ask you for the high res file at that time and 3.- make sure that the images sent have a high res file available and can be printed at a large size – approximately 20” x 30”.For additional information contact:
Alison Cox, Activity Director, Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center @ 978-283-0300
Or Cape Ann Giclee @ 978-546-7070Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation 292 Washington Street
Gloucester MA 01930
Located on the campus of Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, offering a friendly and elegant setting with an extensive program of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care. Our 142-bed rehabilitation and 24 hour nursing care program also offers compassionate care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders, provided by a certified staff in a secure and therapeutic environment. Our professional skilled clinicians are dedicated to ensure comfort, dignity and the well-being and health of our residents.
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Facebook Auction to benefit Cape Ann Wildlife, Inc.
Michael Foley’s
Facebook Auction to benefit Cape Ann Wildlife, Inc
“GMO Catfish” ~ Black Granite ~12″ Long
This wall hanging sculpture is the first of a new series entitled “Horrors of the Deep” Cape Ann Wildlife of Gloucester needs our help, and you can help by making a bid for this piece right here. I would put this on the market for $225, but would like to start the bidding at $75. All proceeds will go directly to CAW, so your purchase price will be tax-deductible. This auction will be open until 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at which time the highest bid gets it.
Do I hear $75?
Our Mission: Cape Ann Wildlife, Inc. is dedicated to rescuing and providing the necessary rehabilitative care to all injured, orphaned or otherwise impaired wildlife during their confinement and adjustment period with Cape Ann Wildlife to ensure their survival upon release back into their natural environment.
This auction will be open until 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at which time the highest bid gets it.
PLEASE SHARE: BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BID, PLEASE DO SO DIRECTLY ON MY PAGE…..Thank You! Michael Foley
https://www.facebook.com/michaelfoley01930
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Why? On So Many Levels- Why?
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Joe Virgilio Making the Saint Joseph Rolls
This morning we continued filming for Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph Film Project; today at Virgilio’s! So many thanks to Joe Virgilio for taking time from his busy, busy work day running the bakery.
We talked a bit about the history of Virgilio’s, founded in 1934, and at its current location since the 1950’s. At that time, Virgilios was not only a bakery, but a full grocery store as well (before there were supermarkets) and you could purchase goods such as whole chickens and sausages.
The Virgilios began making St. Joseph rolls in the early 1950s, specifically for the Feast of Saint Joseph and today, they make them year round. Back then, there were so many families that celebrated the Saint Joseph traditions that even as young kids, Joe and all his cousins had to hurry to the bakery after school to help their grandfather fill the St. Joseph roll orders. Now the bread is made with state of the art equipment but in his grandfather’s day it was all made by hand. Joe smiled thinking about how his grandfather would love today’s mixing and baking machines. I went home with a camera-full of stories and bag full of Joe’s bread, both generous, and much-appreciated gifts.
Virgilio’s Saint Joseph rolls are super yummy plain, with a touch of butter, or olive oil, and are even more super delicious made into one of their world-famous sandwiches!
In case you missed the Virgilio’s Phantom Gourmet episode, here it is:
As did Maria, Nina, and Domenic from Caffe Sicilia, Joe took time from his tremendously full work day to allow time for filming and sharing his stories. We’re so blessed to have these fabulous and welcoming bakeries/grocerias in our community. Next week, filming at Sclafani’s is scheduled!
Addendum ~ Al Bezanson writes in the comment section (see below):
“As a side note, did you know about the tradition of delivering donated fresh (sometimes warm) Virgilio’s bread to schooners as they arrive for the Labor Day Schooner Festival? When you get around schooner people you may hear them talking about the need to have extra butter aboard in Gloucester. This is a very big deal in fending off other ports that are vying for schooners that same weekend. Thanks Joe and the high speed Ramsey/Nesta delivery guys!”
THANK YOU AL for your always super helpful comments. This is information about Joe’s generosity that we would never have know without you sharing!
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Greetings From Our Fred
Fred is doing well and sends his best regards to all. He is working hard at his physical therapy and expects to be back on his feet soon. Fred is finding photo subjects, even in his small room, and will be posting some results on GMG and his Facebook page. His spirits are good and his will to get better is strong. Can’t wait to see him back behind the counter at Bodin Historic Photo.
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Peregrine Falcon
This magnificent bird cast a shadow as it flew by my office on Friday. I believe it was having some lunch.
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Pipers? Plovers?
There was a time when I would have known what these were, but they are cute and there were a bunch of them on the shore at Brace Cove. Anyone know what they are?
E.J. Lefavour
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Neil Young, Massachusetts’ most “distinctive” artist, just might revolutionize digital music today at SXSW
A recent blog by Paul Lamere of Echo Nest (in Somerville, MA) claims to have analyzed listener data from music streaming services to determine the most “distinctive” artists by state. His method is very interesting, if a tad wonkish (see his explanation here). Essentially the most “distinctive” artist for Massachusetts is the artist that is very popular in MA, but NOT very popular in other states — and, based on Paul Lamere’s study, that artist is Neil Young, who is scheduled to unveil his new, studio-quality music service and device called Pono, at 5pm today at South by Southwest (more here).
Artists LOVE this new sound. Check out what they have to say in Neil Young’s Kickstarter campaign for Pono, here. Even if Pono is a flop, the mere fact that people who make music are finally talking about good quality sound in the digital age is a major breakthrough. Who knows where this revolution will lead, but you can say you were there (even if only via the Internet) when Neil Young Started it.
I guess we should all be proud to live in Massachusetts! Perhaps the boys can play a little Neil Young tonight at Jalapenos in his honor!
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Music in Rockport this Thursday @ Community House “CoffeeHouse” March 13th at 7pm
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Wenesday’s with Fly ~ Special Guest: Renee Dupuis 8-11 March 12th
Wednesday, March 12th
Special Guest: RENEE DUPUIS!
- photo by Louise
This week, the lovely, joyful and talented Renee Dupuis breaks
from her tight schedule with the Bandit Kings to be my musical
guest at the Rhumb. This is the very first time we share a stage
and I’m really looking forward to it. We’ll be joined by “Kings”
bassist, Joe Cardoza. It’s gonna be a treat, for sure! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ new wine menu!
Next week..
3/19…
Marina Evans
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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Found on the Hard Drive
I found this photo of a Painting I did of Annisquam Light seen from Wingaersheek Beach. I donated it a couple of years a go to a St. Ann’s School Auction. It reminded me a little of a Beautiful photo Marty posted recently.
16″x20″ Oil on Canvas
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Old Rusted Machine
Who knows what this old machine was called and what it was used for?.. Any guesses?
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The Linquata Family St. Joseph Altar From The 40’s
Dolores Sheehan shares~ Linquata family in the 40’s celebrating St, Josephs at 55r Main St (now the Dogbar Parking Lot)
Dolores, thank you for sharing this beautiful photo with GMG !
The Linquater Family is a perfect example of a Sicilian Family here in Gloucester who is known to keep up family traditions throughout the year, for many generations. I have been blessed to attend many of their celebrations over the years
Old St. Joseph Altar photos are so much more than just old photos. They are priceless treasures, tangible documents, which link us back to the roots of this cultural tradition that our ancestors started many generations ago. Each photo depicts volumes of family stories and shared times together. Yesterday while driving in the car with my twins, the topic about the importance of keeping tradition came up. My son asked me “Mah why is it so important to you to keep up the traditions that your grandparents kept?”I took a moment to gather my thought, in how to best give an example that they’d forever remember… Continue reading “The Linquata Family St. Joseph Altar From The 40’s”
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Pet of the Week- Chance
My name is Chance, I am a four-month-old male Boarder Collie/Retriever pup with a tan-and-white coat. I should be medium in size when I am fully grown. I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester until I am adopted. I am here with my brother. We are active and happy pups. The shelter has lots of trails and places to play; we feel safe and well taken care of. Please stop by and visit us and you can also check out the shelter’s website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com
On this site you can learn more about the shelter, our wish list and upcoming events. Also, there will be photos of all adoptable cats and dogs. If you are looking for a pup, please give me a chance!
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The Studio Is Now Hiring! You Heard It Here!
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Community Stuff 3/11/14
CAST has several roles still open in its upcoming production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” which will play at the Gorton Theatre May 8 – 18 (eight performances). Rehearsals begin March 17 in Rockport on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7 – 10 PM.
Following are the roles and rehearsal times:
Abraham Slender – male, 20’s – 30’s; Monday & Tuesday
George Page – male, 50’s – 60’s; Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Bardolph/Rugby – male, any age; Tuesday & Thursday
Peter Simple – male, any age; Tuesday & Thursday
Host of the Garter Inn – male or female, 30’s and up; Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
For further information, please contact the director, Joseph Stiliano at cast2008@prodigy.net .
www.capeannshakespearetroupe.blogspot.com and Facebook
Hi Joey
Just wondering if you could send out a reminder. The Grand Opening of my new Children’s Portrait Studio at Whistlestop Mall in Rockport will be from 9am-1pm Saturday, March 1st. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am. There will be over $900 in giveaways at the event along with some great grand opening discounts. Oasis Rockport Children’s Portrait Studio is located above the old IGA in Rockport, at 37i Whistlestop Mall. The studio will specialize in photos from Maternity through High School Seniors. Here is just a sample of what Oasis Rockport does:
Maritime Gloucester is looking for pictures of Cape Ann — specifically pictures of coves, such as Folly Cove or Brace’s Cove — for potential use as the cover photo for the reprinting of the seminal book “The Sea is All About Us”, a guidebook to the marine environments of Cape Ann and other northern New England waters. First published in 1973, it was authored by Gloucester resident Sarah Fraser Robbins and noted marine biologist Clarice Yentsch, Ph.D. The photo should be high resolution and include “sky,” in addition to the coast line, as the title of the guidebook will be printed on the photo. We can offer attribution and Maritime Glouceter membership benefits to the photographer of the chosen photo. All photos must be submitted electronically to Tom Balf at tbalf@maritimegloucester.org by this Friday, March 14th. Thanks in advance.
Sorry for followup/correction — black and white photo
Hi Joey,
The Rockport Rotary is hosting a Wine Tasting event at Cruiseport on March 28th. We would like to announce it to Cape Ann and thought you might be willing to include it on GMG next week. It should be a fun night and a much needed spring break from this cold winter weather. The proceeds will benefit our community and international service projects.
Attached is a poster which provides the details on our event which include both live and silent auctions. We are moving it this year from the Shalin Liu to Cruiseport so we can accommodate more people.
Thank-you for your anticipated assistance in spreading the word.
Kecia German
Rockport Rotary
Hi Joey! Planning a fundraiser event for Cape Ann Animal Aid and would love if you could help spread the word.
Bark In The Park
Oasis Rockport is planning a Bark In The Park Day next month. Join me at Millbrook Meadow Park for Bark in the Park Limited Edition Pet Portraits. There are some gorgeous spots that make incredible backdrops for memories of your favorite four-legged friend. Limited Edition pricing will be in effect, with a session fee of only $45 and packages starting at $99. $5 of every session fee will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid as well as 10% of all portrait packages. Call 978-290-3184 to reserve a time. Sessions will be held on April 12th, and only a limited number of session times will be available.
Thanks
Angela
VEGAN COOKING DEMO DRAWS A CROWD
On Saturday, March 8, vegan chef Elizabeth Reed of Rockport presented a class in cooking with winter vegetables. An avid crowd of nineteen cooking enthusiasts swarmed the kitchen of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church as Reed demonstrated the preparation of three dishes: creamy roasted root vegetable soup, raw winter vegetable salad, and roasted Brussels sprouts salad with toasted spiced pecans. Students tasted all three dishes, learned about the benefits of a plant-based diet, and received plentiful recommendations for food shopping, kitchen tools, and cookbooks. The event drew cooks from Salem, Malden, and Concord as well as Cape Ann.
The cooking class was sponsored by the church’s recently formed Green Committee, which is making the church a community headquarters for information on environmentally conscious living. If you have ideas for future Green activities, please email the church atgloucesteruu@earthlink.net. For recipes and for more information on Elizabeth Reed, visit her blog, http://elizabethruns.wordpress.com/.
Photos by Janet Ruth Young and Krissie Burnham.
Good Afternoon, are phone line for the Beauport Princess is currently being repaired if you could help us spread the word that any interested parties could call our mainline at 978.282.9700 xt.1 that would be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
The Team at Cruiseport Gloucester
Event Manager
Cruiseport Gloucester
6 Rowe Square
Gloucester, MA 01930
Ph: 978.282.9700
Fax: 978.282.9717
Good Morning Gloucester 