My View of Life on the Dock
Greetings, Joey, from #8 Karl Marx Street in Minsk, Belarus, former USSR! The top-floor corner apartment is ours. Come see us! 🙂 I’ll be here for a week and a half with our “NewThing.net” ministry, now the biggest humanitarian operation in the country. FOBs can follow our adventures thru our photo reports — free signup at http://www.NewThing.net. Dasvidanya, baby!
Doug Brendel
LOVE AND KINDNESS PREVAILS
Last week, our little school received a huge gift from St. Ann School – a computer lab and curriculum materials worth several times more than our annual budget for equipment and supplies. At a time when one group of families, teachers, and school/parish leaders are feeling hurt, disappointed and sad, they lifted the hearts and hopes of another group. On the surface, some might wonder why, but underneath, what else would be expected of an organization that served its community for over 100 years helping others and spreading love throughout the city. The children and their families, teachers, and staff of Eastern Point Day School, formerly St. Mel Independent School, thank the people of St. Ann School and the Holy Family Parish for your kindness and generosity. Without friends like you, we would not survive and continue providing an educational option on Cape Ann.
Sincerely,
Bob Teel, Head of School
Eastern Point Day School
Hi Joey, I was out on the Lannon Sunday afternoon –here’s the Carol Ann on the way in, Ardelle returning to port and Heath and Tom Ellis
one day away from the last sail of the season. –Len Burgess Photo
Al Bezanson Submits-
For a perfect mug up ____ donuts like my grandmother made
Michelle Polito Submits-
BankGloucester Gives a Combined $15,000 to Community Organizations
Patrick Thorpe, President and CEO of BankGloucester, presented checks to the fifteen winners of the bank’s sixth annual “Banking for the Community” program during a reception at the bank on October 8th, 2013. A combined total of $15,000 was given away to the community organizations that were chosen with over 9,000 votes cast by the public. BankGloucester would like to thank the members of the community whose votes determined how the funds were distributed.
The organization receiving the most votes was Rose Baker Senior Center who received a check for $5,000. Open Door Food Pantry finished second and received $3,000. Faith Christian School received the third highest number of votes, they were a write in, received a check for $1,000. The following twelve organizations received $500 each: Cape Ann Animal Aid, Cape Ann YMCA, Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, Compass Youth Program, Wellspring House, Beeman Elementary School PTO, Gloucester Education Foundation, Sawyer Free Library, and (HAWC) Healing Abuse/Working for a Change, Gloucester Maritime Museum, Action, Inc., and St. Vincent de Paul of Holy Family Parish.
Serving Gloucester and its neighboring communities for over 125 years, BankGloucester strives for excellence in its duties as a financial institution and in its support of local non-profit organizations and community causes. This program is one of the many ways the bank gives back to the community.
SALEM CYBERSPACE IS AWARDED GRANTS TO EXPAND IN GLOUCESTER
College Success Programs To Open At Gloucester High School
Salem CyberSpace will be expanding its College Success Program to high school youth at Gloucester High School. Twenty high school juniors will be accepted into this program on a first-come, first-serve basis and will join 40 high school youth from Salem and 20 from Peabody, as they work individually and in groups with trained counselors to explore careers and colleges, prepare for their college entrance exams and complete applications for college, financial aid and scholarships. Once in college, students and their parents will continue to receive advisory services through college graduation.
The entire program from the end of their 10th grade year (which is when we recruit students for our program) through college graduation is FREE for students on free or reduced lunch.
The first meeting for Gloucester students will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 2:30 pm at Gloucester High School in Room 2306 (computer lab). Students will continue to be accepted into the program beyond this date until all the remaining spaces have been filled. Students may sign up through their guidance counselors or call Salem CyberSpace at 978-740-6667 x 105
The College Success Program provides low-income students and their parents with free, high-quality integrative educational and advisory services for college preparation, college admission, college success, and career exploration. With the addition of Gloucester and Peabody, Salem CyberSpace will serve 120 students.
The expansion to Gloucester is being funded by the Department of Higher Education under a pilot grant which will allow Salem CyberSpace to replicate its successful programs which have been running in Salem since 2009. In addition, Applied Materials which is headquartered in Gloucester has provided the College Success Program with a matching grant to support the programs at Gloucester High School.
“We welcome the staff at Salem CyberSpace to Gloucester High School who will work with our guidance counselors to provide intensive group and one-on-one college and career advisory services to students and their parents. This free program will be particularly invaluable to students who will be the first in their family to go to college,” said Dr. Richard Safier, Superintendent of Schools.
“As a parent it is scary thinking about how you can afford to send your child to college and how you go about searching out all the resources available. With this program I feel we will have a great advantage in helping Spencer feel comfortable with the otherwise overwhelming feeling of the college preparation process,” said Lori Taft, parent of a Gloucester student.
Since 2009, the College Success Program at Salem CyberSpace has served 85 youth in Salem, 100% of whom have graduated high school and gone on to college. Of the 45 students who have gone to college, 87% are still in college or have graduated. “We have been very successful in getting our high school students and our North Shore Community College transfer students full scholarships to both public and private universities including Salem State University, Boston University, Northeastern, and University of Pennsylvania, among others,” said Jesenia Tejada-Pérez, Coordinator of the College Success Program.
“We are very excited to be in Gloucester. Mayor Kirk and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Safier, have been extremely supportive and we look forward to working with the guidance staff, school administrators, and families in both communities as we gear up our programs,” said Linda Saris, Director of Salem CyberSpace.
Salem CyberSpace is also looking for volunteers to help tutor our students in preparation for their college placement tests (SAT Math & English). In addition, local businesses who are interested in assisting students in their career exploration by providing job shadowing opportunities, informational interviews, community service or internships should contact Jesenia Tejada-Pérez at 978-740-6667 x 104.
About Salem CyberSpace and North Shore Community Action Programs
Salem CyberSpace (www.salemcyberspace.org), at 209R Essex Street in Salem, has been running since April 2002 and is a program of North Shore Community Action Programs (www.nscap.org). Our mission is to expand educational and career opportunities for low-income youth. NSCAP is the anti-poverty nonprofit serving Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Danvers, and surrounding communities with a mission to help low-income people become economically self-sufficient.
When Apple announced it was coming out with a cheaper plastic version of it’s iPhone I panned it saying that people that are buying iPhones don’t want inferior products. They want the best and are willing to pay for it. I suggested that instead of offering a lower cost iPhone that they should have introduced a mega iPhone that was even more costly and you would have seen iPhone fanatics tripping over themselves to buy it at double the cost.
You can read my original article posted on September 12th here
Posted on September 12, 2013 by Joey C
Now low and behold the Wall Street Journal is reporting sales of the cheap iPhine 5c are slugginsh and they are slashing orders for them from manufacturers-
The 127 mile Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR) starts October 17th. This year’s fleet includes several schooners familiar to us here in Gloucester ___ Adventurer 65, Hindu, Liberty Clipper, Light Reign, Norfolk Rebel, Pride of Baltimore II and Virginia. http://www.schoonerrace.org/fleet13.htm
Every boat will have a tracker to enable watching the race live. Keep your eye on the race website for a tracker link to be posted prior to the start. The Chesapeake can get pretty rough, and this has often been the case. To add interest you can get real time wind info as well as the forecast along the route from the NOAA site. I did this race in Green Dragon six times and am familiar with the bay and many of the boats, so it’s great sport watching on the internet. An all-nighter at the computer in a safe, dry, warm place with a little rum is not a terrible alternative to racing.
There is an all-day pig and oyster roast / awards ceremony at the Portsmouth, VA Visitor Center. I got these shots from the adjacent Marriott Hotel.
Al Bezanson
Happy Fall!
Elinor
Dear Joey,
If you would, please assist us get the word out regarding our Open House on Saturday, October 19th. Also attached is a picture you might use, if appropriate and of acceptable quality. It shows some of the historical items which are mentioned in the article.
The Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Masonic Lodge located at 27 Eastern Avenue in Gloucester will be holding an Open House event on Saturday October 19th from 9am through 3pm. Very many curios and local historical items pertaining to the Lodge will be available for public viewing. Local Freemasons obtained a Charter from the Grand Lodge in Edinburgh Scotland in 1770 to enable them to work as a regular and recognized Masonic System as it was at that time. A copy of the original Charter, recognized by Paul Revere and with his signature will be available for public viewing. The Lodge in Gloucester is one of the oldest continuously operating Masonic Lodges in the United States and now functions under the umbrella of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts located at 186, Tremont Street, Boston, which claims the distinction of being the third oldest Grand Lodge in the world. The Fraternity, which attempts in Rituals to balance an understanding of Science and Spirituality, is known worldwide for its Charitable and Philanthropic endeavors. Some recent estimates claim the Freemasons distribute many millions of dollars on a regular basis to scholarships, hospitals for children, burns hospitals, eye and sight foundations. More information can be discovered at the website for the Lodge at www.tyrianashleracacia.net
JUDY McKINNON from CAPE ANN TRAVEL SERVICE was among nearly 500 top-producing travel agency owners, managers and agents who recently gathered at the Walt Disney World Resort for the 2013 Disney’s EarMarked Conference – a program especially designed for agencies with the “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” designation.
As a conference delegate, McKINNON heard from key Disney leaders who shared what’s new and what’s coming soon for Disney vacation destinations.
CAPE ANN TRAVEL SERVICE has been in business in CAPE ANN for 11 years, and has been designated by Disney Destinations as an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” based on its strong support in selling Disney vacations. Their expertise includes Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i.
Many travel counselors at CAPE ANN TRAVEL SERVICE have received training on Disney theme parks, resorts, cruises, vacations packages and more, and can provide the utmost in professional assistance in planning customized Disney vacations. In fact, one reason the agency has been designated an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” is that all of its leisure travel counselors have completed Disney Destinations Genius online training courses, which are in-depth, comprehensive programs that allows agents to develop their expertise in planning Disney vacations.
” Blue Planet and Green Planet” art show opening at The Hive this Thursday at 5.00pm – 7.00pm. Video presentation at 6.00pm. and short talk by the artist, Ramani Rangan of Gloucester. This show features life in the oceans and peoples of the Omo valley. Dedicated to my dear friend Asaki.
Hi Joey,
All the Clark Linehan photos from Celebrate Wearable Art II are now available here.
http://searts.org/wp/wearable-art/
Thought some of your wonderful readers would enjoy them!
Jackie
Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Event Chair
The stone washed ones didn’t last a day. Congrats to those of you who got in on it.
A few of the new micro mesh golf style premium caps are still available but probably wont last the night (these ones are my favorites)-
If you want one I’d place your order ASAP click here to order
Anthony Marks submits-
On Saturday October 12,2013 a dedication ceremony was held at Maritime Gloucester 23 Harbor Loop to dedicate the beautiful Compass Rose that was installed over the summer. The Compass Rose was donated by Matthew Collins. The artist was Mark Read. They both spoke as well as Tom Balf Executive Director of Maritime Gloucester, state and city officials. A reception was held following the ceremony. Music was provided by Michael O’Leary and friends. A good time was had by all. The event was well attended.
Hi Joey-
I wanted to let everyone know that the installation of the Compass Rose sculpture (pictured here with the Sculptor himself, Mark Read) is complete. It is located at the front of Maritime Gloucester and is a beautiful sight to behold, especially at night when it is lit!
Janet Rice
From Green Dragon – inbound
Nice view Sunday morning from the harbor.
Eric Rydbeck
Don’t Say I Didn’t Tell You To Order Yours Before They Run Out Like Last Time. Very Limited Amount.
$20 for local pick up. $25 if it needs to be shipped.
Click on the hat you want if you’d like to order one or just swing down the dock to pick yours up.
95 East Main St Gloucester MA
Hi Joey,
What would we do without Good Morning Gloucester? I took my mother and my boys to watch the Manchester-By-The-Sea Cardboard Boat Regatta today (SOO fun btw!!) and then went to the Studio in Rocky Neck with a friend this evening for a couple of drinks. I am 100% certain I would not have known to do either if it weren’t for Good Morning Gloucester!! Thanks for all you and your contributors do to help keep us informed…and amused!!! Now, if you could only make the Sox win.
Sincerely,
Nichole
Hi Joey,
I was looking through some lobstering images on the web and came across these images of someone lobstering on a SUP. I was really surprised to see that these were taken off of Cape Ann, when I clicked through and read the post!
http://windagainstcurrent.com/2013/07/29/a-stand-up-paddle-board-earns-its-keep/
His comment: “This is harder in winter.”
Enjoy,
Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Where North Shore Parents and Resources Connect
good morning, perhaps it would be nice to have an alert that today the entire length of Centennial from the light to the bridge will be closed 7 – 5pm for repaving. I’m betting many will fail to get their cars out for this event.
and Yes I’m up early for this, I work at Varian. they seem to be starting at the light end near the high school.
Alasandra McClellan
In the Village at West Gloucester most units are sold with much of the construction winding down. Turkeys and deer apparently now feel comfortable returning. Saturday morning behind a unit on Curlew Court a young deer and a turkey were looking for their own space.
Carl Gustin
Wild Sunset Friday Night From Len Burgess
Martin Del Vecchio submits-
The Stop & Shop A+ Rewards program is one of the best ways for local schools to raise money. Each year, local schools raise thousands of dollars for enrichment programs, classroom materials, etc.
Once you register your card to benefit a school, the school receives money for each A+ item you buy. It costs you nothing, and it doesn’t even affect your gas points.
It’s free money for schools; who could have a problem with that?
To register:
Following are the codes for the schools in Gloucester:
06169 Beeman Memorial Elementary
07891 East Gloucester Elementary
07543 Eastern Point Day School
06922 Faith Christian School
08343 Ralph B. O’Maley Innovation Middle School
06541 Plum Cove School
06555 Veterans Memorial School
06439 West Parish School
You must register your card each year, so if you haven’t done so for this school year, please do it now.
Thanks!
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, October 29, 2013 7:30 pm
Presents: The Essex Coastal Byway: Learn about this exciting new trail through Essex County with Joel Brown.
Program will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:30 pm at the Waterline Center, Essex Shipbuilding Museum 66 Main Street in Essex. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Joel Brown has written more than 400 articles for the Boston Globe, many of them on North Shore treasures, including the launch of the Ardelle, the restoration of the Adventure and the rebuilding of the Lane’s Cove Fish Shack. His book, THE ESSEX COASTAL BYWAY GUIDE, follows the new Essex Heritage route along the shore from Lynn to Newburyport, exploring the unique historic, cultural and natural resources along the way. Joel Brown will share how he came to write the BYWAY GUIDE, why the North Shore is different from other tourist destinations and how its future is changing. A Massachusetts native, Brown has lived in Newburyport for 15 years.
For more information call (978) 768-7541 or go to the web site www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org
Join Alchemy Café and Bistro Tuesday October 15th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. as the Alchemy Art Gala presents Evie Gariepy, a local artist. Born in Massachusetts in 1984, Evelynn moved around a lot as a child, spending most of her time between Virginia and New Hampshire. She was exposed to many artists early on, including studying under a professional photographer for 6 months in high school. She went on to study photography and metal working at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA and has hung numerous paintings in various shows over the years. Currently she is working on a set of paintings for the next hanging, putting together a class on sketchbooks as part of the art process and working on her art blog, www.fortytwoseventy.wordpress.com
Good Morning Gloucester 