13 Year Old McKenzie Plante Recyled Lobster Rope Mac’s Mats

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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HI Joey!!
My mom Marcy told me that I should send you pictures of my business, Macs
Mats. I am 13 and I am going into 8th grade. You can find my story on
www.macsmats.com. I have my mats in many stores in Gloucester like Willow
Rest, Cape Ann Marina, Emerson Inn in Rockport and the Island hobby art Shop
on Maine Street. Can I answer any questions for you? Thank you again for
helping promote my business.
Mac
Saving Whales One Mat At a Time

Here’s the Story-

THE STORY………

Off the coast of Maine, Northern Right Whales were getting entangled  in lobsterman’s rope. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) enacted a regulation mandating that fishermen use sinking rope in order to prevent right whales and other marine life from dieing. At the same time, the regulation provides a “buyback” of the floating rope, giving the fishermen a voucher to purchase new sinking rope.

Every piece of rope used in the dog leashes and the mats is part of the recycle effort!

Contact us You can contact me atmacsmats@gmail.com or 978-758-8825

Gloucester Family roots? Arnold, Arundel, Alcot, Curley, Olcut

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Rich Bean writes-

Hello Fellow Friends of the Blog! 

After moving here last year, I discovered I have family roots here.  My Mom has been doing some research and the folks at the archives at City hall are amazing.  I thought I’d also give a try here and see if anybody thinks they are related.  I know there are a lot of great resources connected to this blog.  Thanks for the time and positive thoughts!

cheers!

Rich Bean, rbean2@gmail.com

Hugh Curley
Mary Alcott

Daughter: Nellie M Curley   1871 (Gloucester)  – 1948, Married Michael Foley in 1894, split at some point, not sure how.  Married Robert Arundel (when?), Moved to Lynn, had 2 kids,  Moved to Somerville, Buried in Gloucester.

Joseph Arundel
Mary Olcut
Son: Robert J. Arundel  1863   -  1948  Married Nellie Curley (when?), Moved to Lynn, had Two Kids, Moved to Somerville. Buried in Gloucester.

Robert J. Arundel
Nellie M Arundel
Born in Gloucester, Lived in Lynn at some point, then Somerville. Two Kids. Helen Arnold   1906 -  2001,  Robert Arnold ? – ?

There was a name change of Arundel to Arnold.  We dont know why.
Helen had 9 kids and over 35 grandkids, including me. :- )  Thanks to all the names above I am breathing and writing this email :- )

Sir George Savile Quote of The Week from Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

June 11, 2012
"Popularity is a crime from the moment it is sought; it is only a virtue where men have it whether they will or no."
Sir George Savile, First Marques of Halifax (1633-1695)

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Among the foremost intellectuals of his era, Halifax was the son of minor nobility. He served in the House of Commons, and later, the House of Lords, after being raised to the peerage in recognition of his service to the King. A centrist in an age of extremists, he navigated between Catholic and Protestant interests, eventually siding with William and Mary during the revolution of 1688, and urged them to follow a path of toleration. During their reign he was elected Speaker of the House of Lords and eventually rose to Lord Privy Seal. An early advocate of publicly funded education, Halifax is among the most quotable of English statesmen, having written numerous essays on the moral and ethical place of the state in the everyday lives of men and women.

Greg Bover

Community Stuff June 14, 2012

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Father’s Day Special At Maimie’s Kitchen

Hey Joey
Just incase you do a community segment on what’s going on in the city for Fathers Day
here’s what we are doin!
Join us on Father’s Day where Dad’s get FREE Coffee!
We have a special brunch menu that’s DAD FRIENDLY!
Mudiga Steak and Eggs, Homemade Linguica Scramble, Meat Lovers Omelet and More!
Parties of 5 or more call and reserve 978-283-0474

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Thacher Island Association Annual Meeting.

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The public is invited on Monday June 18, at the newly restored Rockport Community House, Broadway, Rockport, 7:30pm.

Learn more about both Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands, how you can come for a visit, become a member or a volunteer. We will have a special presentation on the past year’s accomplishments and our future plans. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free!

Paul St.Germain President
Thacher Island Association
web site www.thacherisland.org

GHS Class 1947 65th Reunion

Gloucester High School Class of 1947 will celebrate their 65th Reunion on July 14th from 2-6 pm at the Gloucester House, 7 Seas Wharf. Classmates are reminded to send their check now for $45.

GHS Class 1947 Class and indicate haddock, chicken or steak on the check. Send to Virginia   McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester MA 01930. Souvenir engraved pens, notebooks  and booklets will be distributed. Classmates are coming from Texas and Georgia. Anyone who  started with the class is welcome, even if they did not graduate. St. Ann’s Class of 1947 is welcome. 

Submitted by Virginia McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester,  MA  978-283-3968 mckinnon02@msn.com

"Just, one word…" upcoming performances from Karen Ristuben

Greetings friends & family!
I will be presenting "Just, one word…", a performance/lecture on the
issue of marine plastic pollution, plastics toxicity, and public health on
the following dates:
*Thursday June 28*, 10:15 am, National Marine Educators Association annual
conference, Univ. of Alaska, Anchorage AK
*Monday July 16*, 7 pm, at Seabrook Beach Civic Association, 210 Ocean
Boulevard, Seabrook Beach, NH
*Wednesday July 25*, 7 pm, at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson
St., Gloucester MA (former Christian Science Church).
Future performances are scheduled for the Boston Harbor Islands (Aug),
Maine Maritime Academy (Oct), and American Cetacean Society’s Annual
Meeting in San Diego (Nov).
Hope to see you soon!
Karen
www.karenristuben.com

Gloucester Quilter Has a Litter

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

…in a good way

Check out our litter of puppies!

http://gloucesterquilter.wordpress.com/our-labrador-retrievers/

Bex

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Down the Garden Path

Posted on by Marty Luster

   On Tuesday evening, GMG’s KIM SMITH led a tour of the gardens she designed at Willowdale Estate, followed by a screening of her film, “The Butterfly Garden at Willowdale Estate.”

Martine and The Owlpusses Need Your Help

Posted on by God's Morning

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1997277714/martines-owlpuss-interviews-and-tales-of-bong-tree

E.J. Lefavour

http://whereisbongtreeisland.wordpress.com/

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Art in the Barn

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

This weekend the grounds at the Cox Reservation will be transformed into a sculpture park and the barn overflowing with paintings, pottery, prints, and jewelry. I stopped in last Friday to photograph sculptor Kim Radochia’s works that had earlier that day been installed along the trails and fields overlooking the Essex River.

Listen Up ~ Aluminum 7′ x 5′ x 3′

Listen Up is a delightful form, and without knowing its name, all at once reminded me of my grandfather’s victrola and a futuristic sensory receptor.

Listen Up detail

“Some are able to support Greenbelt with large gifts of land or funds, others give their artistic talent and enthusiastically volunteer their time and energy,” said Committee Chairperson, Nathalie Meyfarth.

Branching Out 

“Sculpture in any environment gives those of us participating in that experience a different perspective.  After seeing and connecting to something new your viewpoint will forever change and as an artist this is my ultimate goal,” said Kim Radoccia.

J-Birds Nest

Schedule for Art in the Barn 2012

Friday, June 15, 9:30 am to 4 pm

Wine & Cheese Reception: Friday, June 15, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Saturday, June 16, 9:30 am to 6 pm

Sunday, June 17, 10 am to 4 pm

J-Bird’s Nest

Proceeds from the sale of all items directly support Greenbelt’s land conservation effort.

Amadee Castenell from HBO’s hit series Treme Joins Henri Smith on June 30 at North Shore Music Theatre

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Yesterday we featured Stanton Davis and Les Lumley from Ghetto Mysticism.  Today it’s Amadee Castenell, who has recorded and toured with Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint — with whom he appears in the HBO hit series Treme (Amadee is to Irma Thomason’s left in this video) and many others.  Amadee joins Henri Smith’s band on sax & flute June 30 opening for Aaron Neville at North Shore Music Theatre (get tickets here).  At about 3 minutes into the video below you get an idea of Amadee’s virtuosity — starts out slow and subtle, then wows the audience!

Now that it’s summer, there’s more to do on a Wednesday night in Gloucester.  Lots of good people playing (see full music lineup here), but we just have to mention the first solo appearance by Dylan Estes (Allen’s son) at Giuseppe’s tonight.  He’ll start about 8:30.  We’ll be there with John, the Zip Line Kid.

Thursday night blues party @ The Rhumb Line to host The Geezers

Posted on by Joanne

Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party

 

 Dave says,

It’s another harrowing experience this week as we aim that elephant gun and bring you down with the magnificent combination of Mr. Dave Brown and Dave Mattacks. Yes, yes, the Geezerz® are back in town and ready to mulch your mind with the grooviest of toons. With the systolic sliiideman and the atomic clock on board, it’s a new record every day. With the available Greg Tower option ,it’s pedal to the metal time. See your dealer for details. No salesman will visit your home. Wear safety glasses!
And remember, next Monday, The good old Salty Jazz Band hits it again at the Rose baker Senior Center downtown from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s free and diapers are available at the door! These cats swing! Even if you don’t come, you’ll be there sooner than you know!
And future heads up: Friday nite June 22 I’ll be opening up the Summer season at a new venue in town. The Manor Inn on Essex Ave. is opening under new management and I’ll be there with an all-star lineup to crank out some serious dancing music. Hours are 7 to 10, so you have no excuse not to show up! Come cheer us and them on! We need this!

Sparkling Wine Dinner June 21st 7:00pm with Kathleen Erickson The Wine PHD

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Passports Restaurant
110 main street Gloucester, Ma. 01930
Seating is limited!!!  $50 per person
Start Time 7:00 pm
1st course – Thai Chicken lettuce wraps
Wine pairing – Brut Champagne, Cordon Rouge, G.H. Mumm – France
2nd course – Jill’s Lobster Roll
Wine pairing – Brut Prestige, Napa Sparkling, Mumm Napa – USA
3rd course – Jerk Tuna w/ papaya salsa, purple potato salad and kale chips
Wine pairing – Brut Rose, Cremant d’ Alsace – France
4th course – Local Strawberry Tart w/ pastry cream and sugar short crust
Wine pairing – Zonin Prosecco Bellini – Italy

Another origami sighting in Gloucester!

Posted on by Matthew Green

The other day I stopped in to the Lone Gull Coffeehouse for the first time, and to my surprise and delight, saw origami!  Not stand-alone origami, but origami cranes used very creatively as part of a type of collage, by artist Kate Dagle.  Here is a sampling:

She has a a variety of different works on display – beautifully combining the cranes in different colors, patterns, and compositions.

While you admire the artwork, I highly recommend trying out one of the Lone Gull’s incredible variety of soda or lemonade. They have quite a list of different flavors they can mix into your beverage.  I had a “white peach lemonade”, which was delicious.

Brendan Pike’s art is on the wall in the background. It looks very nice, but I must admit, all my attention was focused on the origami…

The Lone Gull Coffee House is located at 146 Main Street.

-Fr. Matthew Green

Pet of the Week-Big Sur

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Oh my!  I am on GoodMorningGloucester and everyone visits this site.
I bet I will be adopted in no time!

Pet of the Week Big Sur Cape Ann Animal Aid

My name is Big Sur and I am loveable kitten who is residing at the beautiful Cape Ann Animal Aid, which is now housed at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter at Four Paws Lane in Gloucester.

I am a sweet boy who is light black-and-white with a pink nose.  I am a small cat, but I have a warm and large personality.  If you would like to see more photos of me, check our web site at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com

We do have a wish list here at the shelter – you will see when you visit our site.  We are in need of dustpan broom combos, wall mounted broom/mop holders, cat litter scoopers, Staples gift cards (for assorted office supplies and furniture items)

Please save July 21 for our Sunset Dessert Cruise from Captain Bill’s at Harbor Loop at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in a few weeks.

This new shelter is so fantastic, I am climbing on the play tree and it is so much fun.   If you haven’t seen our new shelter, plan to visit us.  Remember, don’t forget, I repeat, don’t forget, it is okay to bring toys for shelter dogs and cats!

 I wonder if Joey might be interested in adopting me or another nice person at GMG?

Kettle Cove Fish Market, circa 1900

Posted on by God's Morning
Kettle Cove Fish Market, circa 1900 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin
 
The Kettle Cove Fish Market was located on Ocean Street in Manchester, on Kettle Cove marsh and near Black Beach. Coolidge Point is in the distance. Proprietor John Heath is on the right, John Gardner in the middle, and the other man is unidentified. It is probable that the market bought lobsters from Civil War veteran Jacob Dow, who I wrote about in Good Morning Gloucester about a year ago. The building, which was built over the marsh, was demolished and removed in the early 1970s.
 
Scanned from a vintage print provided by Warren Heath. Image #AD04-001
 
Fred
 
Fredrik D. Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
82 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Apple’s Next Generation MacBook Pro is a Hardware Beast at a Price

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The hardware apple pumps out is without parallel.  The specs on the new MacBook Pro makes it a dream machine.

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I am a fan of the iPhone, I am a HUGE fan of the iPad, I am a ginormous fan of Apple hardware.  What I know though is that for editing my blog quickly and for creating video clips with titles and credits and transitions and getting them published to the web I can do all of this faster on my windows 7 based PC for 1/4 of the price of the MacBook Pro.

I’ll challenge anyone, anywhere to a blog content creating competition- them using the new MacBook Pro and me using my 3 year old Gateway with an Intel i3 processor and Windows 7 with the free Windows Live Essentials suite of software which includes Live Writer and Live Movie Maker.

Keep in mind that I paid $550 for my gateway and the new MacBook Pro starts at $2200.

from Gizmodo

The "MacBook pro with Retina Display," the starship’s official name, starts at $2200 with a 2.3 GHz Ivy Bridge processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 SSD. Ships today. If you want to max it out—2.7 GHz processor, 16 GB of RAM, and the 768 GB SSD, it’ll hit you $3750.

The pricetag is a whole lot of dough and you get what you pay for if you are only concerned about having the very best hardware available.  But I believe when Microsoft introduced Windows 7 it introduced for my uses an operating system that allows me to do things way faster.  Ask Kim Smith when she needs to render a movie on her iMac and it takes half a day what would take me 30minutes on my PC.

Hardware is only part of the equation.  if you don’t have the software for what you want to do because they don’t make it for Apple it’s tough luck for you.

So if you have money to burn (and I mean if you have the kind of money where you light your cigars with $100 bills) and are already happy with Apple’s operating system and basically use your computer for surfing the web 99% of the time, knock yourself out and buy one of these gorgeous, powerful machines.

But if you want something to blog on and do a fair amount of power using, save your money and buy a slick windows based Ultrabook which might be spec’d out  a little less but will cost you anywhere from 1/2 to 1/3 of the price and will allow you to create content much quicker.

I wish that MacBook Pro was introduced a little cheaper, not so I could buy one, but just so the Windows based Ultrabook which it competes with and will be the next family computer would come down in price as a competitor.  At that outrageous price of $2200 I think the Ultrabooks won’t even budge down in price a little and actually might have a little better pricing power.

7 Ways Ultrabooks Beat the New MacBook Air