Wednesday May 30th, a quiet day on the waterfront.
–Len Burgess
Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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Burnham House From John Wheeler
Hi Joey, drove past the Burnham house tonight. The light was much different, than the other morning, but the water was just has still. I happen to have my Canon point and shoot, A630. Those mosquitoes are viscous, Set on auto, and took a few shots, and got back in the car with half of those little buggers eating me alive.
John Wheeler
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Cape Ann Lanes- 2 Hours of Bowling, Shoe Rental For 6, One Large Pizza and A Pitcher of Coke For $35 #Boom!
It’s supposed to pour out this weekend. What are you gonna do with the kids? i just bought one of these for my family. $35- total no brainer for 2 hours of fun with pizza and soda thrown in.
Click here for the deal-
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Skip Montello Featured at Cape Ann Coffee Through August
Hi Joey,
I just wanted to let the GMG family know that I will be the featured photographer at Cape Ann Coffee’s, Bass Ave, from June thru August. Please stop by for morning coffee or lunch and enjoy some Cape Ann landscapes.
Thanks Joey,
PS. It’s time to start framing your photography, awesome work!
Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
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Big Mike’s Bikes
Hi Joey!
Wanted to let you know we’re opening our shop up this Monday, June 4. We’re located at 50 Maplewood Ave, Suite 3, next to 7/11 and the new McDonalds (we’re between Miguel’s and the car wash.) Our hours are going to be 10-7 Monday-Friday, with late Thursday hours until 9. Saturdays and Sundays we’ll be open 11-4, with extended hours for pre-registered rental customers to pick up and drop their bikes.
We have an awesome selection of used bicycles – road bikes, vintage cruisers, and mountain bikes, all of which have been tuned up and gone over with a fine-tooth comb – they all come with 30 day warranties. And from now until the end of June, if you buy a used bicycle from us, we’ll give you up to $10 in free accessories!
Big Mike also offers tune-ups for $45, and we are still offering mobile service for an additional $5 each way (so if you don’t have a big car or a bike rack, you can still get that bike fixed!) We do all manners of repairs, especially rehabs of those bikes in the cellar you’ve been ignoring for the last decade. They’re probably still good!
We’ve also got some great accessories here, from training wheels to grips to lights, locks, and helmets. We do rentals, as well! We have a fleet of hybrid/city bikes that are brand new, stylish, and locks and helmets are provided at no additional cost.
Hope to see you soon!
Kathleen
Big Mike’s Bikes
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Specializing in used bicycle sales and service.
New and used parts and accessories.
978-222-3737
http://www.bigmikesbikes.org
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Aran Patrican Friendship Hockey Skate fundraiser, Friday, June 1
JD Perry writes-
Hi Joe,
Just a quick note to let you know that I got together with a bunch of buddies, including Paul "Vuda" Genovese, Barry Clifford, Rob Bouchie, Jimmy Marr and Rusty Harnish to put together the first annual hockey fund-raising event in memory of Aran Patrican, who tragically passed away from a heart infection this past January, and to benefit his son Thomas Gomes Patrican. Our goal, because this was put together so quickly, was to get this established in 2012 then build upon it in successive years. We will also be following this up with a golf outing fundraiser in August.
The schedule for tonight, June 1 is:
6:00 — JP vs. Old Timers
7:00 — Diggers vs. Doc Twombly’s Monday Night Crew
8:00 — Tony Frontiero’s team vs. Doc Twombly’s Monday Night Crew II
Thank you for all your help in getting the good word out to your readers about the strength of our community. This is simply one example in a long line of so many that you have featured on your blog.
With kind regards,
JD Perry
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RICK KALOUST WILL BE JUNE 9TH
"CELEBRATION OF LIFE" FOR RICK KALOUST WILL BE JUNE 9TH FROM 2-5 AT THE GLOUCESTER HOUSE RESTAURANT PLEASE RSVP AT: http://paperless.ly/z1ixgo
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Community Photos June 1, 2012
Hi Joey: Just had new stepping stones put in last week. Mama turtle
decided to find a spot to lay eggs, I guess. I’ll be filling in holes in
our new landscaping in the days to come.
I don’t know how to make turtle soup – does sister Felicia?
Susan LaRosa
Rock Sculptures on the Back Shore Photos From Janet Rice
Hi Joey-
I was intrigued by the beauty of these rock sculptures through the morning fog on the Back Shore. In the last photo, does anyone know what James Regan -14- signifies?
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Community Stuff June 1st, 2012
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Joey C’s Props and Flops May Edition
The list may be updated randomly
PROPS:
Dark Brown Mulch
Pickles
Harborwalk
Ohana Opening
Rocky Neck Season Opens
Boulevard Flags
The Hot Wing Challenge
Bex’ Tomatillo Sauce
French Manicure
FLOPS:
Red Mulch
Hard Copy Phone Books
One Lane On The Bridge When No Construction Took Place
Skinny Jeans/Mom Jeans/Double Denim
Green Pressure treated decks that don’t get stained
Anything Green touching My Lobster Roll
Black or Purple Grape Nail polish
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Gloucester At Dawn- 4:44AM 5/27/12 The Schooner Thomas E Lannon City Hall and Gloucester Draggers In The Still Of Dawn
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Stephanie and Tom From First Harbor Company Marblehead, MA Are Looking To Pay For Used Rope
I have a small business in Marblehead doing decorative rope work. We need to collect used, 3 strand, rope to make our products. We’re looking for a little help from the Gloucester fisherman. If there is anyone who could help we’d be very grateful. We pay $20.00 a barrel of useable old rope. Please contact us at FirstHarborCompany@gmail.com or by phone 781-576-9762 and speak to Stephanie.
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Introducing Mayor For The Day
Dan Ruberti!
Hi Joey,
Just had a wonderful day with Dan Ruberti as Mayor for the day. We started the day in my office where I presented Mr. Ruberti with the official lapel pin of the city which only goes to dignitaries. Here we are in Police Chief Mike Lane’s office where Chief presented Mr. Ruberti with a hat. We also went to the public meeting at the Senior Center where the Search Committee for Police Chief was taking input on what the community wants to see in the next Chief. Mr. Ruberti gave very eloquent testimony.
He also met the city Personnel Director, City Attorney, DPW Director, City Engineer, City Clerk and City Auditor staffs. Mr. Ruberti shared a lot of his ideas, and asked some really good and tough questions. We stopped in to see City Councilor Joe Ciolino on Main Street – very important for the Mayor to have a good relationship with the Council!
We had lunch at the Causeway (his treat!) and everywhere we went he was greeted with great enthusiasm. We were both exhausted by the end of the day!
Carolyn Kirk
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Apple Street Farm Pictures From Christy Juckett
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Discover Gloucester Weekly From Linn Parisi
Hey, Joey!
News to tell ya! We found out last weekend that Gloucester native and creator of the "Off the Mark" cartoon, Mark Parisi, won the coveted "Cartoonist of the Year" Award from the National Cartoonist Society at their annual convention held this year in Las Vegas! Mark won in the Newspaper Single Panel division. His cartoon is syndicated nationally and internationally; seen daily in the Gloucester Daily Times and is featured in the 2012 Discover Gloucester Visitor Guide. Did I mention that Mark is the middle brother of my husband, Nick?! We’re so proud of Mark! He’s seriously warped- and we love that! Mark is still away so I couldn’t get his OK to run the cartoon that’s featured in the Visitor Guide, but these are the links to the "Off the Mark" website & facebook page:
http://www.offthemark.com
http://www.facebook.com/offthemarkcomic
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North Shore Art Throb Launch Party June 1st At Lat 43
From Art Throb-
Join us Friday night, June 1st for the launch of our June issue celebrating WATER! We will be on the deck of Latitude 43 overlooking the harbor and the boats. Cash bar and light snacks provided.
Our monthly launch parties bring together our readers, contributors, advertisers, and people who love the arts.
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Community Stuff May 31,2012
jerry Ackerman writes-
Hi, Joey….
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, with support from Cape Ann Forum, is presenting a film Monday night, June 4, to honor and celebrate the life of Elise Hansen and help launch the new Elise Hansen Foundation as another way to bring about change where change is needed.
The film is “ Haiti : Dreams of Democracy,” and it ” captures the sounds and sights of excitement that swept that nation after the corrupt, oppressive and violent Duvalier regime came to an end. Made in the late 1980s, it’s directed by Jonathan Demme, who later won an Oscar as Best Director for “Silence of the Lambs.”
Doors open at 7 and the screening starts at 7:30. Scott Southard, Elise’s fiancé, will talk about the foundation’s goals. It’s a great opportunity for all Elise’s friends to help carry forward her vision to make the world a better place for all.
Suggested donation $12, with proceeds to benefit the foundation. But no one will be turned away.
Awards Bring Rocky Neck Art Colony Closer to Cultural Center Goal
The Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District has recently been awarded two significant grants to support its development of The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck at the former Christian Science Church building at 6 Wonson St. The Essex County Community Foundation awarded the Art Colony $2000 for institutional capacity building, and the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation awarded $10,000 for initial operating expenses at The Center.
The ECCF, http://www.eccf.org, promotes local philanthropy to strengthen the nonprofit organizations of Essex County, MA. ECCF is a catalyst for philanthropy, manager of charitable funds for donors and nonprofits, a grant maker, and an adviser to nonprofits and their boards.
The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, a supporting organization of the Boston Foundation, supports projects on Cape Ann that serve the arts for the benefit of a wide segment of the community. The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck is under development by the Rocky Neck Art Colony in an expanded community role, offering a community-based arts center with a mission of inclusion and artistic excellence. This worthy project will greatly benefit from the substantial generosity and support of these two foundations
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Chickity check out this pad my SIL is selling out in Utah. (She’s a big Real Estate Guru out there)
Have you been thinking ‘I need to reduce my carbon footprint’? Well here is a great start. This grid-tied solar earth shelter home is it. LOW to no utility bills and you can even sell back your extra power to the man. Now, I know what you are thinking. I do not want to live like that, I love the conveniences irresponsible living has to offer. Well, that is just hogwash!!!!
This home has great finishes and an AMAZING view. I took this picture from the driveway. You can see all three of Park City’s ski resorts and the olympic park. I doubt there are many homes worth less than a mil with this view. WOW. WOWSER! call me and I’ll take you to see it. 
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Essex MA at Dawn 4:39AM 5/30/12 Essex Salt Marsh and The Burnham House
I have never ever in my life been more ferociously attacked and eaten alive by mosquitoes as I did this morning capturing this shot. I drove past it at first but had to loop back. The water was so still, the tide was just right, the light just beginning to peek through.
The mosquitoes were insane I tell you. I’m still itching. Hit this one up larger. I love the reflection of the house and the clouds in the sky reflecting in the water. No brainer, had to get out of the truck and set up the shot, right?
click for the larger version, you won’t be disappointed.
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Phyllis A Restoration Photos From Len Burgess
The 1925 ‘Phyllis A.’ is now high and dry at the start of it’s restoration process at the Gloucester Marine Railways.
–Len Burgess
The Phyllis A. Marine Association is in the process of the restoration of this gill-netting fishing ship and has received some funding from the citizens of Gloucester through the Community Preservation Act.
A brief history of the Phyllis A. from "The Wheel House", How it all started!
Albert Arnold, the man who had the vessel built, owned a boat before the Phyllis A. called the Anna T. Captains Albert, Cy Tysver, and Mike Shoares, all “Michigan Bears”, had her built in Essex in 1913. She was about the same size as the future Phyllis A. and also a gill-netter. In 1923, Albert loaned the Anna T. to a family friend. Unfortunately, she was lost on the bar off Wingersheek Beach in the Annisquam River. The pilot house of the Anna T. floated to shore and was dragged up next to “the frog rock” (rocks painted to look like frogs) and made a shed out of it. The Anna T.’s pilot house/shed is there still today, sitting just south of frog rocks.
The insurance company paid Albert $4500 for the wreck, which he used to commission the building of the Phyllis A. at the Warner Shipyard, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Phil Boudain joined the venture with his nets, and when the Phyllis A. came down the ways in 1925, they set off gillnetting together.
Fishing the Phyllis A. has always been a family affair. Son Alvin Arnold took over from Captain Albert and sons Kenneth and Robert crewed. Later on, the youngest son, Richard, took on the captain’s position. From the beginning, Mrs. Arnold kept the books and kept everyone moving. Young Phyllis Arnold, though not a crew member, was present with the family when the vessel was christened and named for her. Then 3, she cried when she broke the bottle of champagne on the bow and splashed on the beautiful new deck!
Phyllis A. Marine Association
Our mission is not only the promotion of the industry and preservation of the vessel, but to provide the historical education of the fishing industry for our children.
Last Spring, the Phyllis A. Marine Association offered an educational program to East Gloucester Elementary School. Capt. Richard Arnold has done programs for the students of Veteran’s Memorial School and was interested in offering that program to the students of East Gloucester School. The program consists of a short movie about the Phyllis A., a short lecture, Q&A, and display of artifacts. The program lasts about one hour and can be designed to fit the needs of the students and teachers. This pilot program is offered free of charge. We hope to expand to more schools this Spring.
Phyllis A. Marine Association
c/o 39 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
info@phyllis-a.org
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