My View of Life on the Dock
Dear Joey,
Would you let GMG readers know there is a chance to paint a bowl for the annual Empty Bowl Dinner? The decorating event will be held at The Open Door, info or 978-283-6776 ext. 205.
For more information, find us on Facebook/TheOpenDoorMA or visit www.foodpantry.org.
Maybe Snoop Maddie and The Bean would like to get in on the painting action this year? Hope to see you there.
Charles Erbafina Photos From March 8, 2013
Bil Hubbard Submits-
Joey,
Here’s a short story about two of the first Gloucester gillnetters that I hope you can use on GMG.
My grandfather, Capt. John A. Dahlmer bought the 39ft. “Rough Rider” shortly after she was launched at Manitowoc, Wisconsin in 1904. She was one of the first gas-powered fishing boats on the Great Lakes. The first picture was taken the day of her launch. Grandfather brought her to Gloucester in 1910 and alternating in the command of Capt. Edw. Weiderman and Capt. Pete Tysver and Capt. Lawrence B. Dahlmer. The second picture shows her at the Tysver wharf off E. Main St.
In 1909 Capt. John Dahlmer had the 63ft. “Margaret D.” built at the J.G. Laird & Son Shipyard in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was named for and christened by my mother, Margaret V. Dahlmer who was 5 years old in 1909. Later that year, or early in 1910 he brought her to Gloucester where she worked as a gillnetter and mackerel seiner. The first picture shows her launch in 1909 and the second is of her, rigged for seining in Smith Cove. She was wrecked on Milk Island off Rockport in 1915.
The captains Dahlmer, Weiderman and Tysver were among a group of 10 skippers who brought their families and boats from Charlevoix, Michigan to Gloucester in 1909-1910 and established the first successful gillnet fishery in America’s oldest fishing port. All four families settled on Rocky Neck and eventually moved to other Gloucester locations. Other families from Michigan who brought their boats and settled in E. Gloucester included the Arnold, Shoares, Lasley,Lafond and Place families.
The Michigan men earned handle, “Michigan Bears” by working together to do whatever chore needed to be done for their boats, no mater how hard or how heavy the work. The Michigan men and their son’s went on to captain many other boats out of Gloucester over the years.
Bill Hubbard
11Mar.2013
David Umstead writes-
Let me give you a bit of background on Rob. We moved to Manchester in 1978 when Rob was eight. We always skied a lot as a family and skiing became Rob’s passion at an early age. He became interested in ski racing when he was at Manchester High School and drove himself to Stowe, VT every weekend in the winters of his junior and senior year to train with the Mount Mansfield Ski Club. He went on to ski for UMass Amherst and was named captain and MVP of the of the Team in his senior year. When he graduated UMass, his plan was to coach ski racing for a year or two and then apply to medical school to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather. Somehow, the med school gig never happened. He followed his passion and I am guessing that last Saturday, one day before his 43 birthday, was the greatest day of his life. I am guessing this tops the two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Whistler.
You can follow the story of Rob and Danelle as a team at their website … www.Vision4Gold.com or via the link to Facebook.
I have attached a picture of Rob and Danelle getting their gold medal in Sochi.
I’m taking category by category and highlighting some locals who you may want to consider worthy of your vote (BTW St Peter’s Fiesta is currently trailing Topsfield Fair and Good Harbor is close to Crane’s) so if you haven’t voted in the Play Category get on it!- Voting in the Play Category here
Here are some local joints that have been nominated in the Eat category (you can click on the highlighted establishments to see pictures or posts we’ve done about them)-
Vote Here For The Eat Category In The North Shore Magazine 2013 BONS Awards
Al Fresco Dining- Franklin Cape Ann, Lobster Pool
Bake Shop (Pastry)- Jim’s Bake Shop, Plum Cove Grind
Bakery (Bread) Virgilio’s
BBQ- Smokin Jim’s, The Farm Bar and Grille
Beer menu- Franklin Cape Ann, Cape Ann Brewing
Breakfast- George’s, Sugar Mag’s, Willow Rest (as you know my love of Gloucester Breakfast joints is unmatched- way too many to list so we will stick with the nominated but Mamie’s Kitchen, and Fort Square should be at least nominated as well)
Burger- Passports
Cocktail Bar- Franklin Cape Ann
Coffee Shop- Lone Gull, Cape Ann Coffee Café Sicilia and Pleasant St -None are nominated all deserve to be!
Confectionery- Nichols Candies and Turtle Alley
Farmer’s Market- Cape Ann Farmer’s Market
General Excellence- The Market, Duckworth’s is not nominated but I’d say needs to be a write in.
Gourmet Market- Savour Wine and Cheese
Lobster- Causeway, Lobsta Land and Roy Moore are Nominated, For Lobster Pool and Seaport Grille not to be nominated is silly IMO
Italian- a write in for La Trattoria Gloucester only makes sense
Lobster Roll- Seaport Grille
Mexican- Jalepenos– for Tacos Lupita Gloucester needs to be a write in as well.
Pizza- Giuseppes and The Willow Rest. There are so many great pizza joints in Gloucester and everyone has their favorites you could write in any number- Sebastians, Sclafanis, ect, ect ect
Pub Food- Franklin and Topside Grille
Raw Bar- Lat 43 nominated, Rudder could be a write in
Sandwiches- There is no Gloucester nomination and you could easily write in Virgilios, Sclafanis, or Willow Rest here
Seafood Prepared- the Causeway and The Rudder
Sushi- Latitude 43
Thai- Thai Choice could be a write in
and when you’re done you can vote in the Play Categories-
So far I’ve featured local nominees in the Play and Eat Categories, in a couple days I’ll highlight the Shop, Renew, Kids, and Live Categories.
See those locally nominated in the Play category here
Joey Remember foosball? the college bar game where we’d all heavily drink and smoke up? well this is the adult version and it’s a Foosball Tournament . $10 entrance fee. and it’s March 24 @ 12noon in Cape Ann Brewery. Teams (draw for partners) and singles. to sign up call/text Steve Rogge 978-230-9565
Thacher Island Latest News
March, 2013
Hello,
This is the first issue of our Latest News E-mail about Thacher Island. As a member or interested party we hope to send you e-mails from time to time announcing important news,events and special information about what is happening on both Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands.
Visit our Newly Designed Web Site now.
Thacher Island Association Web Site
We are excited to announce a newly designed and more user friendly web site. From our new site you will be able to buy Thacher merchandise, renew your membership, donate, check up-coming events, find details on how to visit the island and view recent photographs that our guests,visitors and professional photographers have submitted.Just click on this link to see what it looks like and send us your comments Thanks. Link
WHEN: Thursday, March 14th at 7PM
WHAT: Trawl to Table: Understanding Today’s Groundfisheries
WHO: Vito Giacalone from the Northeast Seafood Coalition and Jen Levin, Gulf of Maine Research
Institute
For the public and interested parties who wish to better understand the current Gloucester groundfishing fleet, the methods and gears used,
the areas fished and the issues facing the fleet, this is a great opportunity to come and learn. We are very
fortunate to have these two experts speak to the topics.
WHERE: Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop.
HOST: Maritime Gloucester
SPONSOR: Turner’s Seafood
For more information call 978-281-0470 or send an email to info@maritimegloucester.org
Programs are free but come early as seating is limited and we expect a strong turnout.
Hello Joey:
Local Cape Ann resident Master Shipwright Leon Poindexter has built the ships (the Beaver and the Eleanor) for the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum in Gloucester (the Dartmouth will be built in 2014). On Sat., March 16, Leon will be giving a talk about the historic role the ships of the Boston Tea Party played and their re-creation for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum as part of the museum’s new 2013 Speaker Series. I thought this might be of interest to your Good Morning Gloucester followers. Also Attached is a shot of Leon – direct out of central casting. Here are the details:
March 2013 – The Ships of the Boston Tea Party – Their Historic Role and Re-Creation
Cape Ann, Mass. local Leon Poindexter, a master shipwright of several historic vessels and consultant to maritime museums, will provide a fascinating overview of the historic Boston Tea Party ships: the Beaver, Dartmouth and Eleanor, discuss the influence the ships and their captains played before, during and after the Boston Tea Party and highlight the re-creation of these historic ships for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Ship building is one of the oldest industries in the United States with roots in the earliest New England colonial settlements. Mr. Poindexter learned his trade from some of the last of the “old timers” who worked in the famed shipyards of Essex and Cape Ann, Mass. With more than 30 years experience, he builds, repairs and restores large traditionally built historic wooden sailing vessels and their rigs. Some of his vessels are on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to recreating the Beaver and Eleanor in Gloucester, Mass. for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Mr. Poindexter has worked on many other important ships, including the USS Constitution and the USS Massachusetts. He was the master shipwright in recreating the HMS Surprise, used in the Academy Award-winning movie “Master and Commander” starring Russell Crowe. He will also be bringing many of the traditional tools still used in ship building. Also included in the ticket price is clam chowder, corn bread and beer or lemonade.
Date: Sat., March 16, 2013
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Price: $35/ticket (adult)/ $15 (children aged 17 & under)
Extra show added for O’Maley Little Mermaid Junior
Because of last Friday’s cancelled show, the O’Maley Innovation School is pleased to announce an additional “Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.” performance for this Saturday night, March 16th at 7:00. If you had purchased a ticket from 3/8/13, you can use it for the following shows or receive a refund. Tickets are $5.00 for students and seniors, $7.00 for adults.
· Thursday, 3/14 at 7:00 p.m.
· Friday, 3/15 at 7:00 p.m.
· Saturday, 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Dri-Fit Technical T-Shirts Made Possible By Jungle. for Our Dodgeball Competitors and Volunteers. They will be for sale on game day with all the money going to Next Step.
Check In On The Event Facebook Page For All The Details Here
T shirt design by Frankie Gwynn from the Farm and www.thirstygolf.com
T- Shirts Hot Off The Presses at Jungle Silkscreening
Front with the Logo
Back- Shrinkage For A Cause
Dodgeballers and Friends of Dodgeballers Don’t Forget to Come To The Farm Wednesday Night To Pick Up Your Dry- Fit Technical T-Shirts and Registrations Bring Your Uniforms for Approval and Get In The Harlem Shake Video we’ll be taping Wednesday night!
The event itself will be held at YMCA Camp Spindrift in West Gloucester. They have an ideal facility to accommodate this event as it grows. Parking will be at nearby Wingarsheek Beach and there will be a shuttle between the parking lot and Camp Spindrift.
On Wednesday, March 13th at 7pm there will be a COMPETITOR’S PRE-EVENT MEETING at the Farm Bar & Grille in Essex, MA (233 Western Ave). The purpose of this meeting will be to give the athletes their tshirts and wristbands, as well as go over the rules of play and verify athletes’ age and make sure swimwear is all legal. At least one person from each team should be present. The idea here is to make everything run smoothly on the day of the event.
The Farm Bar & Grille and Good Morning Gloucester together with YMCA Camp Spindrift present the 3rd annual outdoor bikini/speedo dodgeball tournament to benefit Next Step, a charity that provides aid to children and young adults with life threatening illnesses (www.nextstepnet.org)
Joey,
I have been looking at some of the commemorative statues that there are around Gloucester. There’s art and history in so many places. One is a WWI memorial and is a large statue of Joan of Arc on a horse in Legion Square at the intersection of Washington and Middle streets. The imposing bronze statue, which was dedicated in 1921, is one and a quarter times life size, stands on top of a large carved granite base. There are bronze plaques on either side listing “The Sons of Gloucester Who Gave Their Lives in the Great World War” and decorative plaques at either end. Wrapping around the base is a granite bench; perhaps designed so people might sit there with friends and family, and reminisce. There are beach stones surrounding the monument, and set into the ground like cobblestones.
Designed by Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973), her original Joan of Arc statue won an honorable mention at a Paris art show. There were four other Joan of Arc statues cast by her that were placed in either New York City, San Francisco, Quebec, Canada and Blois, France. Huntington was 34 when she made the original plaster statue in her family’s studio in 1910 which was near Annisquam. It has been reported that the horse was modeled after one of the East Gloucester Fire Station’s horses, and that “Joan” was actually Anna’s, niece who was sitting on a barrel.
For those who have never looked closely at this imposing statue and monument, I suggest they park, and carefully walk to the center of the square. It is truly an artistic masterpiece!
Peter Dorsey
Hi Joey,
Cape Ann Giclee is hosting a Good Morning Gloucester FOB art and photography show here at our studio/gallery March 29th – April 7th. We will be displaying and making available for sale the work we have printed for GMG FOBs notables such as founder of the blog Joey C, Kim Smith, Donna Ardizzoni, Thom Falzarano and others – full list to follow. We will be donating our 15% gallery commission to the Cape Ann Food Pantry. We will also have a friendly best in show competition and award the first, second and third place winners with Cape Ann Giclee gift certificates in the amounts of $100, $50 and $25 respectively. To kick this show off and give a good start we will host an opening party on March 29th from 5pm – 9 pm. We hope that people will join us to celebrate the work of the many talented FOBs we are lucky to have here on Cape Ann.
For FOBs who have not spoken to us about submitting work for the show please contact us or just come on by the studio.
Contact:
Cape Ann Giclee
20 Maplewood Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-546-7070
info@capeanngiclee.com
Pat Conant, alias Cammygrammy, represents while visiting her daughter in Tucson, Arizona. Woke this morning to snow on the mountains in the desert. Nothing to compare to the storm in Gloucester. Bring on spring!!
From The Gloucester Daily Times-
When Felicia was growing up this special recipe was prepared by her Aunt “FeFe“, Vincie and Uncle Mike (Militello). Now she makes it herself and passes along the family’s recipe secrets. The main ingredients are cauliflower, fava beans, and the ferns on top of the anise bulbs. In fact, since the grocers and supermarkets typically throw away this part of the plant before even putting it on the shelf, Felicia goes around each year to remind them to avoid that for this special week of St. Joseph’s Day so that she and others can properly make the dish.
Her aunt and uncle FeFe and Vincie used to create an alter every St. Joseph’s Day and that became very big, so big that many people came each year to pay their respects and eat some of the special pasta dish. The pasta sauce was served over home made St. Joseph fettuccini pasta. What made this St. Joseph Pasta is that all the flower used to prepare the feast was blessed by a priest the day before St. Joseph day. It was done, in fact, at a very special mass in Aunt FeFe and Uncle Vincie’s home in front of her alter. You cannot get much more authentic than that.
You can read my buddy Heather Atwood’s article about Felicia and St Joseph’s Traditions here-
Storm Damage, 1976 – Like Only Yesterday
It’s been going on for a long time on Plum Island, MA, and elsewhere along coastal New England. I have a liking for Plum Island, because I surf fished there for years when I lived in Boston. When this hit the TV news, I drove right up and photographed this tragedy in 1976. I felt so, so bad for the folks who owned this vintage home. I believe it was owned by a Boston (Harvard?) professor. It had been there for many years. How many generations enjoyed delightful meals made on that old stove? Best of luck to those currently impacted, and to the rows of houses behind them.
Fredrik D. Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
Dwight Hebert submits-
Joey
Saw some storm photos on Good Morning Gloucester and thought we’d share a couple of post-storm Good Harbor Beach shots taken from the Blue Shutters on Saturday and Sunday. There are even more photos on our Facebook page and bloghttp://blueshuttersbeachblog.blogspot.com/
The good news – as you can see from the “sun rays “ shot, Good Harbor is as beautiful as ever after a tough few days.
Tony, Patty, Ed & AnnMarie
Blue Shutters Beachside Inn
Pat Morss submits-
Joey: The storm was impressive, but the day after was awesome. “Pat”
Spring Ride from John Wright
Hi Joey,
Took this pic a couple of years ago. A wasp floating on a whirly-gig going downstream.
A hint of Spring ..
Thanks and BTW I voted for GMG for BONS and saw the overwhelming results. It’s a slam dunk!
CONGRATS..
John
Sandy Chadwick contributes-
Hi Joey
Love GMG. Took a couple of photos this morning off of Atlantic Ave as the tide was coming in. Don’t know if you can use them. I love all the beautiful photographs of Gloucester that readers contribute.
Sandy Chadwick
On Cape Ann Profiles host Rich Sagall interviews David Tower, Steve Whittey and Neil Dineen, three Cape Ann wine makers.
David Tower, founder of a Massachusetts winery in the 1980’s with an annual production of 16,000 cases, now leads a small winemaking group that produces 2,000 bottles a year. He has a Master’s degree in winemaking and two years apprenticeship in Germany’s wine country. He’s currently the chemistry teacher at Rockport High School.
Steve Whittey, a Gloucester native, is a West Point graduate and retired US Army Major. He is also a recently retired Rockport High School math teacher. As assistant winemaster, he aids Tower in the technical aspects of the winemaking and leads the wine crew.
Neil Dineen has been teaching history for 32 years, both in Virginia and Massachusetts. He is the current high school history teacher at Rockport High School. Involved with the wine group since 1996, he enjoys the people and the winemaking and says his extended family loves the gifts.Cape Ann Profiles can be seen on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 on Friday, March 15 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, March 17 at 2:00PM. It repeats on Friday, March 22 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, March 24 at 2:00PM
March 11th-17th All Week
Corned Beef Dinner with Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, Potatoes, Carrots, Turnip & Green Beer!
GREEN BEER
Come join the fun
Gloucester High School Named MassBioEd Innovative School of the Year. Gloucester High School (GHS) has been named this year’s Joshua Boger Innovative School of the Year by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) for inspiring students to explore life sciences careers through progressive biotechnology education and exemplary science career programming.
In 2009, GHS was selected as a BioTeach school. Over the past four years students and faculty have actively participated in both teacher professional development and biotechnology lab experiences. Gloucester has successfully utilized their BioTeach grant to create innovative programs and partnerships to ensure that students of all levels and academic achievement have the chance to experience biotechnology labs.
“Gloucester High School has done a remarkable job fostering STEM education and encouraging students to pursue careers in biotechnology as they look toward their futures,” said Lance Hartford, Executive Director of MassBioEd. “The judging panel was particularly impressed with the school’s commitment to building new partnerships to develop science outreach programs and their innovative use of BioTeach labs to give all students the opportunity to explore the world of biotechnology.”
GHS has also creatively adapted BioTeach labs and equipment to establish new biotech summer camp programs for high school students.
“This recognition is an important step forward for Gloucester High School, as we work towards our goal of becoming a leader in STEM related high school education,” said Principal Erik Anderson. “Thank you to MassBioEd for making the Innovative School of the Year Award available. All the credit for this honor goes to Mr. Eric Leigh, whose hard-work and selfless dedication to Gloucester High School students makes a difference every day. Way to go, Mr. Leigh and way to go Gloucester High School!”
“Gloucester High School is so excited to be named the Innovative School of the Year,” said Rachel Rex, Supervising Program Leader, Gloucester High School Science Department. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. The resources provided by MassBioEd continue to enable Gloucester High School students to see a real world connection between the classroom and industry. Who knows, an opportunity such as this could cultivate the next great Nobel Laureate.”
The award will be given at a luncheon ceremony at MassBio’s Annual Meeting on Friday, March 15th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA. GHS will be represented by science teacher Eric Leigh and 10th grade students Morey Ronan and Jason Erwin.
The Joshua Boger Innovative School of the Year Award was established by the MassBioEd Foundation to honor a Massachusetts school that has distinguished itself through exemplary progressive biotechnology educational programming.
Gloucester High School is well-deserving of the prestigious award for its year round dedication to ensuring all of its students have the opportunity to explore the life sciences. The award will help the program continue to encourage students to pursue an education in STEM and biotechnology through the growth of partnerships and program expansion
http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com Do you get it?
Hand dug on weekends over the course of two months-. Log donated by Harry and Peter at Blood Ledge Quarry.
Marsal Albanese submits-
Will be seen at Winga most weekends this summer!
thanks Len Burgess for submitting the link
Hi Joey,
You have had a number of posts about the strip of land separating Niles Pond and Braces Cove. In the late 50s, we could (and did) drive cars over that strip of land from Braces to the road in back of Gonzaga (or Blighty’s Estate as it was known as then). It was no problem. There was a dirt road that was easily navigated as long as no one decided to come over from the other side at the same time. You could also drive down to Braces Cove from the Back Shore where there is just a foot path now.
GMG is a nice connection to what will always be home for us that are lucky enough to spend our retirement winters in Florida. Keep up the good work.
Larry Davis
Rick Doucette writes-
Howdy folks!
I hope you’ll please consider joining us for a dinner tonight to help some great local teens defray their expense of travelling to New Orleans in April to help rebuild!
If you can’t make it, please help spread the word….WORKING TOGETHER FOR STRONGER COMMUNITY!
Health & prosperity,
Rick
Good Morning Gloucester 