Day: July 2, 2011

A MESSAGE FROM THE FIREWORKS COMMITTEE:

beth swan photo

The Fireworks committee hopes everyone has a happy and safe holiday! There are some changes and additions to this year’s display that we want everyone to be aware of:

First, the display will start at 9:30pm, not 10:00pm as in previous years.

Second, the display will be preceded by a laser light show as part of the concert on the boulevard prior to the show after the Horribles parade has past that area.

Third, the fireworks display will begin with a two minute tribute to Gloucester Police Officer Steve Amaral who recently passed away; Steve was always on the Police boat helping secure our safety perimeter for many years and he truly loved the fireworks, especially the low special effects (hint hint)!

. . .at Duckworth’s Bistro

That tomorrow is Sunday, and therefore Mug Up morning at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 10:00 am.  Come on by before you begin your horribles parading and fireworks oooing and aaaing.  Rumor has it that Paul Morrison is bringing fresh baked monkey bread from Lattof Farm, and new Madfish Wharf artist, Gigi Mederos, is bring scones.  I’ll be making deviled eggs again, and of course, coffee.  Everyone is welcome.  Just don’t tell Ed Collard about the monkey bread.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Happy 90th Eleanor!

Eleanor Fisher (L) and Judi Harris, both of Rockport and members of the Cove Circle celebrate their birthdays together with other members of the Cove Circle.   Eleanor tuned 90 years old on June 24, while Judi has a while to go to catch up to Eleanor.

The Cove Circle is a non-profit civic organization made up of men and woman throughout Cape Ann.  The group conducts fund-raising events and through their hall rental, provide scholarships and assist in other worthy events on Cape Ann.  Those wishing to learn more about the Cove Circle are invited to attend one of their pot luck dinners held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at Six Breakwater Avenue in Rockport.

In The Harbor June 26, 2011

The Tug Volans

from; Tugboatinformation.com

Built in 1980, by Main Iron Works of Houma, Louisiana (hull #353) as the David Foss for Foss Maritime.

In 2006, Foss Maritime acquired Constellation Maritime of Boston, Massachusetts and the David Foss was transferred to operations in Boston where she was renamed as the Volans.

Powered by two Caterpillar D-398 diesel engines with Caterpillar 7261 reduction gears at a ratio of 4.61:1 turning via 7(in) by 21(in) 10.5(in) shafts, two Coolidge four bladed 76(in) by 76(in) fixed pitch propellers for a rated 2,379 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two 50 Kw generators driven by two GM Detroit 4-71 engines that are skin cooled and are fitted with a PTO and hydraulic pump. The tug’s capacities are 25,583 gallons of fuel oil, 395 gallons of lube oil, 453 gallons of hydraulic oil, and 3,283 gallons of water.

I’ve been looking for a collage type theme. Let me know what you think about this one. I’m not sure I like the dates on the collage.  Check out the photos of the Orchard St. Fiesta!        http://slowephoto.com/     Thanks!   —Sharon