Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.

2013 Action Inc Annual Meeting and Dinner From Catherine Ryan

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Hi Joey,
Here’s are a few snapshots from Action, Inc.’s inspiring annual meeting &
dinner last week at Gloucester House (excellent). Do yourself a favor and
go next year!
Tim Riley, Executive Director for Action, Inc. is the MC for the evening’s
festivities. He gives a great recap for the previous year. The evening
celebrates all that Action does; its entire staff and community, and all
partners and collaborators. This event also honors dedication and
professionalism. It’s so inspiring to be surrounded by people doing
incredible work, that like their jobs, and who are entirely humble-every
employee and each award recipient claimed it wasn’t them that should be up
there, but everyone else with them. Youth and hard work were applauded.
Stevi-Lyn Salafia, an Action Inc Home Health Aide graduate and HomeCare
employee compelled a standing ovation due to her moving testimony. The
other standing ovation of the evening was for Rita Carvalho, Energy
Director for Action, Inc., and her 30 years with Action. She’s in charge of
the utility company funding for energy programs which makes up more than
two-thirds of Action’s overall budget.
We were there with friends Nikki and Pat to be present for awards given in
my mom’s honor, a new addition to Action’s annual line up. We were pleased
to see Eva Agosto-Baez, Jason Burroughs and Jesse Roberts receive the first
three Carol Ryan scholarship awards for their achievements.
We were lucky to sit with Sander Schultz and his family. He’s an EMS
coordinator with Gloucester’s Fire Department. He received a public service
award along with Lt. John McCarthy from the Gloucester Police Dept for the
work they both do with Action as part of the High Risk Task Force – and
just for being generally awesome public servants! His smart and engaging
sons are helping out with the sailing program at the YMCA this summer. (We
had so many connections that I forgot to mention that my father’s dad was a
fire chief).
Special shout out to Action’s Director of Marketing & Planning, Jessica
Benedetto-Unger, for such a great event and her excellent design work.
Check out her agenda and any of the annual report booklets–they’re  unique
and visually dynamic.

GMG Local Twitterati Report 6/26/13

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St Peter’s Fiesta Eve Comments From Gloucester Chief Of Police Leonard Campanello

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Hi Joe,

Just a quick note for your readers on this, the eve of St. Peters Fiesta (my first). The Gloucester Police Department is committed to making this event as safe and enjoyable for all who are attending. To that end, we would ask for the cooperation of all who attend to help us in that task. We are asking people to please not engage in disruptive behavior that would ruin anothers enjoyable time at Fiesta. The GPD will have a zero tolerance policy on public intoxication, underage drinking, and any behavior that would cause St. Peter’s Fiesta to be diminished in anyway. I have secured additonal officers from State Police and the Essex Sheriffs Department. They, along with a cadre of Gloucester Officers, will enforce the law when they have to in order to in order to maintain a safe nad enjoyable atmosphere for all.

I am looking forward to Fiesta and hope that some of your readers will stop and say hello as I will be at the event all evenings. I am wishing everyone a great Fiesta week and a very safe time throughout.

As always, thanks for getting the word out.

Respectfully,

Leonard Campanello

Chief of Police

City of Gloucester, MA

Community Photos 6/26/13

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From an old Gloucesterite transported to Northern Vermont.  We have our own little shop of horrors, but we do it with black-eyed Susans:

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Just sayin’.  Hi to cousins Bobby and J.D. MacEachern!

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Hey Joey,
We were surveying Fiesta prep from the Harbor side today. Dahlia declared it "looking goody".
Violet & Corey
Sweet Shots Secret Spots

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Community Stuff 6/26/13

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Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Celebrates it’s 20th Year

Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 292 Washington Street, Gloucester , recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.

During the special celebration, Stephen Doyle (center), recognized four employees on their 20th service anniversary who were recognized at the celebration.

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Paul Spinola, Nutrition Services Manager

Linda Cooney, Payroll/Benefits Manager

Stephen Doyle, Executive Director

Dorathy Nelson, Assistant Activities Director

Kara Allen, RN, Nursing Supervisor

Good afternoon,

Please see the attached release about June Beckley, a Gloucester resident who recently won an award given by the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts.

I’ve attached a photo:

June Beckley

From left, Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, June Beckley and Frederica Doeringer, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts.

Credit: American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts

    POP GALLERY PRESENTS:

Fever Nights during the Italo Disco weekend that is BUONO FIESTA!

Come in a cheesy 70’s costume and receive 10% off  and a free ‘bump’… of Chianti or Rare Duck!
Brand new “Super Cool Duds” just came in to the POP, it’s time to pump up your summer wardrobe ‘on the Dance floor’!
Cold beverages and lots of songs you won’t remember the lyrics to, will be playin’ all weekend…
BUENO FIESTA!

GMG Cap Store Is Now Open. When They’re Sold Out- They’re Sold Out

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Click below to reserve yours. They should be in stock within a month. Limited amount.

If you want a cap I need you to order it through the website. It makes things 100% easier to keep track of with the set quantities and collection of people’s orders.
A bunch of the stonewashed ones have sold today. There’s only 1/3 of that amount left so if your heart is set on that color I suggest you order it asap.

If you order one and plan to pick it up here at the dock, just leave a note that it’s for local pick up and I’ll refund your $5 shipping when you come pick it up.

Part of the money raised by the sale of these caps will pay for our ever rising photo hosting and podcast hosting fees. The huge amount of content we’ve created for you has to be paid for on the wordpress site. So to those of you buying a cap, know that in doing so you are help support the blog.

Thanks

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Creature Quiz From Al Bezanson

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Joey___

The day after Kim Smith’s movie, just a couple blocks from the cinema, in the searing noonday sun, a squad of these were scurrying toward the east along the Rogers Street sidewalk behind Cape Ann Savings.  They were about two inches long.  The questions for your readers are, who were they, where might they have come from, where were they going, and why?

This was my first shot with this new lens.  There is a Sony E-Mount and a Micro Four Thirds version, $239.

Zooming down Rogers St

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/60mm-f28-dn-a

Al Bezanson

Vincent Ferrini Centenary post game show

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Henry Ferrini writes-

Joey,
The Gloucester Writers Center Gala was a huge success.  The evening festivities began with “Bites on the Dock” at Maritime Gloucester. Over 250 people gathered as the sun set and the moon rose over the harbor to dine on oysters, chowder, and a wonderful array of gourmet bites, all donated by North Shore restaurants and caterers. In the words of Vincent Ferrini “conviviality was taken to another sphere”! The Poet’s Cabaret,  MCed  old friend  Michael McNamara and  M. Lynda Robinson, the hour Cabaret showcased the new Ferrini book “Incredible Dancer” and the talents of some of Cape Ann’s most loved players who sang, danced, and recited the newly published verse of Ferrini.

It was an unforgettable and poignant evening with the three year old Gloucester Writers Center raising over $23,000.

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I’ve also enclosed a short video that gives a taste of the evening.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQZ-VHU34ns

First person who emails the GWC and says  where the interview with Vincent was shot wins a copy of his new book “Incredible Dancer”
Only $15.00 plus S&H.

It include a copy of my WGBH award-winning documentary on  Vincent called Poem in Action.

An audio recording of the HOLY LOCAL panel  at the Cape Ann Museum is available in its entirety at
Thanks,

Henry

Seaport Grill Running $9.95 Lobsters With Slaw and Corn On The Cob- $15.95 For Twins and $22.95 Twin Baked Stuffed on Wednesdays

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This Is What Happens When You Row Seine Boats- From AmandaCakes

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GMG Cap Store Is Now Open. When They’re Sold Out- They’re Sold Out

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Click below to reserve yours. They should be in stock within a month. Limited amount.

If you want a cap I need you to order it through the website.  It makes things 100% easier to keep track of with the set quantities and collection of people’s orders.

If you order one and plan to pick it up here at the dock, just leave a note that it’s for local pick up and I’ll refund your $5 shipping when you come pick it up.

Part of the money raised by the sale of these caps will pay for our ever rising photo hosting and podcast hosting fees.  The huge amount of content we’ve created for you has to be paid for on the wordpress site.  So to those of you buying a cap, know that in doing so you are help support the blog.

Thanks

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Community Stuff 6/25/13

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Hi. We will be having a Meet the Author event with Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop on Wednesday evening at 7:00. She will be reading from her new novel, The Why of Things, which is set locally on Cape Ann.

Could you post the flyer for the event on GMG? I’d very much appreciate it and would love to have you join us.

Thanks.

Joe

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Come Hear Gloucester’s Own, A. Austin Dorr, Speak at the “Tribute to Warriors” Event

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Hello Gloucester,

We are getting closer to my “You. Are. Beautiful. – A Tribute to Warriors” art and charity event on Monday, July 8 at Minglewood Tavern (at LAT 43) in Gloucester.  Tickets are still available and are $20/person.  100% of your ticket will be donated to the Semper Fi Fund to help injured veterans.  If you cannot attend, you can still donate!  More details here:  http://youarebeautiful.eventbrite.com/

For my project, I had the opportunity to meet and photograph Austin Dorr, an 84 year old decorated Korean War veteran and former tuna fisherman for 35 years, who now splits his time among Gloucester, the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea and his camp in New Hampshire.  Some of you may know him personally or some of you may have heard of him when he made news in Gloucester at the age of 80, after building and launching his first boat.  When I first met Austin, he was a stranger to me.  I am proud to now call him a friend. 

At my event, we are raising money for wounded veterans, and I’m also honoring the five veterans I photographed for my project, including Austin Dorr.  The timing of this event is significant because it is a way to honor our military around this Independence Day.  It is also significant because on July 11, Austin turns 85, and I think that is a pretty big milestone.  During the speaking portion of the event (between 7:30-8pm), I plan to have the audience sing “Happy Birthday” to Austin when I introduce him (shhhh! don’t tell him!).  05132013-Austin1-Exhibition-24x24-72dpi

Austin fought for our country during the Korean War.  The conflict has sometimes been referred to as “The Forgotten War.”  But Austin’s service and sacrifice should not be forgotten.  On July 8, we will thank him for his service and celebrate a life well-lived.  Feel free to take a look at a video I made for Austin the first time I met him:

Please join me at this important event to celebrate art and injured veterans.  Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Thi Linh Wernau

Rockport, MA

(Note: all photos copyright Thi Linh Wernau and Thi Linh Photography)

They’re Ordered! The First Official High Quality GMG Logo Caps

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Because There were people on both sides of the black cap/blue cap fence I ordered limited quantities of each. 

Three color embroidery low profile caps so you don’t look like a dunce with one of those cheap high front trucker caps you see all over the place.  I ordered the exact hats I wanted for myself.  No compromises.  Something I personally would be proud to wear.  Can’t wait to get ‘em.

They should be in in about a month and I don’t suspect they’re gonna last long. (I’m taking a black/black and a navy/black for myself) Smile

Black with Black Mesh Back

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Navy With White Mesh Back

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Stonewashed Blue

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Tight like a tiger I tell ya!

Lady J Charters With Captain Dave Jewell and Mate Zack Once Again Bring Home A Slob Bass For Their Patrons

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Book Charters With Dave at http://ladyjfishingcharters.com/video_gallery

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St. Peter’s Novena 2013 photos by Anthony Marks

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McElhenny Steals The Show With This Potential Nose Pick

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Kim Smith sells out Cape Ann Community Cinema with her riveting Butterfly movie and all anyone wants to talk about is this picture from the after-party.

Not less than 37 emails all asking if in fact that move in the background of Donna Ardizzoni’s picture by our boy John McElhenny was a flat out nose pick or not.

Honestly I don’t have a definitive answer so I’ll leave it up to you to decide.

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So sneaky with the hand curled and digging with the thumb.  Interesting technique.  Only a pro nose picker pulls this move off.

Leave it to McElhenny to steal Kim’s thunder.

See how stoic Kim and Fred are in this picture?  I bet it’s because they know McElhenny is going to town picking his nose behind them and they’re saying to themselves “I hope Donna doesn’t post this picture of us with John McElhenny in the background picking his nose.  It’s all anyone will talk about and the magnificence of my butterfly movie will be lost on the distraction created by John’s nose picking”

That McElhenny- always stealing the show.  Diabolical move.

They don’t call him the best in the PR world for nothing.

Would I be surprised if he announces McElhenny PR Agency start up within the next week?

Hell no.

Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, John McElhenny.  Always front and center in people’s consciousness.  It’s what he does.

Don’t hate the PR Playa, Hate The PR Game.  That’s what I always say.