My View of Life on the Dock
GloucesterCast With Guests Brad Sudbay and Tom Abbott From Sudbay Family Auto and Host Joey Ciaramitaro
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Topics: Paying Your Dues As A Third Generation Businessman, Joey’s Experience Leasing A Vehicle at Sudbay, How Things Have Changed In The Auto Sales Industry Locally,Tom Abbott and Gloucester Youth Athletics, Newell Stadium, Brad Sudbay’s Striper Fishing Tips, Brian O’Connor, Death Row Sub, Leonardos, Captain Hooks, Death Row Meal, The Franklin Cafe
Below are some Zoomed Portions of the above photo
Identified by David Cox are James Power and James Greely
The old Press Box
Photographer with his camera
Photo is courtesy of David B. Cox
Ron Gilson writes-
Hi Joey: I talked to my friend Dick Wilson the other day, requesting a progress report on the Newell Stadium construction. (see download of pictures below). Things are progressing according to schedule and the entire facility should be ready sometime next summer. This is a big deal for Gloucester, and for the first time in my life our h.s. athletic facility is getting a first class "the best" up grading possible. Gloucester will have the premier athletic facility on the North Shore. The committee is also planning an appropriate dedication ceremony, maybe in the early fall of 2013. It should be fun.
Ron Gilson
Dick Wilson suggested I provide you an update on the Renewal of Newell – also known as New Balance Track & Field at Newell Stadium. Dick’s passionate about this facility as a symbol that Gloucester supports our children and schools.
Here’s some of the latest photos.
The construction has been on schedule. Demolition has been done, the site regraded, a new storm drain line installed and foundations for the new athletic field lights have been set. If we can get a stretch of dry weather in the 40’s we may even be able to lay the foundation for the bleachers before January. Things will really shape-up in ~mid-March when the new bleachers will be erected and the preparation for the new turf begins.
The City has committed $298,000 in Community Preservation funds towards the project. As Dick may have mentioned, the GFAA continues its push to raise the last ~$100,000 in funds to revamp the scoreboard and other amenities to create a top-notch facility. There’s still opportunities for folks to donate either immediately or through a three-year pledge. People can contact http://www.gloucesterathletics.org/newell-stadium/
Stephen Winslow
Gloucester Community Development Department
Hey Joe,
The GHS Film Club is working on a documentary on Newell Stadium, it’s history, it’s legacy and the rebuilding. As an advisor with Shaun Goulart, I am reaching out to the community for the students who will be working on the project. This is going to be a student made film that we are hoping will involve the community. With your community involvement, I am hoping you will be able to help us recruit people who are willing to help us with the film. We are looking for people to interview (such as coaches and players), people with footage of events at the stadium and any other community members who might be able to help. This is more than a film about a football field, it is more about a community and how the stadium is such an integral part of that community. I know you have a lot of people who follow your blog and I am hoping we can get you to help get them to help us.
Thanks,
Rich Francis
Social Studies Teacher
Gloucester High School
By the way, Joe,
If people want to email us they can reach us at gloucesterhsfilmclub@gmail.com
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Last night I stopped down for the Luminaria ceremony of the Relay for Life at Gloucester High School in the Newell Stadium. On one hand, I wanted to be there in memory of friend and family members who have died from cancer (including my maternal grandmother and a high school classmate). On the other, I knew it would be a great opportunity for some inspirational photography…
Here’s an explanation from the Relay for Life website (with my photos from yesterday):
“Simple white luminaria bags are transformed and illuminated after dark at every local Relay For Life event. Each one is personalized with the name, photo, message or drawing in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Each luminaria candle represents a person. They are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers and so much more!
As the sun sets at a Relay For Life event, luminaria lining the track illuminate the night and a hush falls over the event that had been filled with the sounds of celebration. Relay For Life participants, survivors and caregivers then gather together for the Luminaria Ceremony to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to honor those who have battled the disease.
As participants walk the track lined with luminara bags in reflection, a caregiver who has lost a loved one may find comfort from a fellow caregiver who has faced a similar loss. Meanwhile, a survivor gains hope and strength from others who have followed the same journey and survived. All resolve to keep fighting to save more lives so no more luminaria bear the names of those lost to the disease.”
I don’t know the details of how the relay works, but there are clearly different teams who are camping out. They set up campsites with different themes and decorations. Here are a couple:
Click here for the full-size slideshow. There are a few pics not included elsewhere this post.
-Fr. Matthew Green
The Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association is closing in on its fundraising efforts for the Renewal of Newell Stadium. On March 24th, there will be an event at the Elks at Bass Rocks to help bring us closer to the goal line. The live auction will be run by professional auctioneer, Walt Kolenda. There will also be a silent auction with nearly 100 items!
Autographed Curt Schilling jersey
Sporting event tickets
Golf outings at Essex County Club, Bass Rocks, Turner Hill
A private performance by The Docksiders
Bountiful gift baskets
Disney 1-Day Hopper passes for four
Attraction tickets and gift certificates galore!
Mariposa serving tray
And MUCH, MUCH more!
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are now being sold at Destino’s, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Palazola’s, Jeff’s Variety and Christine’s Variety.
For more information or to make a donation, please email Kristin Michel, donation coordinator at newelldonations@gmail.com or call her at 978-290-6035.
Round II Winner- Kyle Barry
Ed knows his limitations apparently and is willing to sponsor the first female and male who write in the comment section of this post that they would like to do it.
Here’s the deets-
Description:
HOLY COW We’re Gonna Walk the Greasy Pole at the Football field. For the Greasy Pole Fund, Contact Joe Novello, Peter "Black" Fronterio for walker and all other info, Rain Date Nov.19 Fundraiser Event Newell Stadium
Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:00pm-4:00pm
Here’s the article in The Gloucester Daily Times-
Have you ever wanted to walk Gloucester’s famed Greasy Pole?
Come Nov. 12, you’ll have your chance.
Launching its fund-raising effort to restore the Greasy Pole and its pier — damaged during Tropical Storm Irene, then dumped onto its side by high winds and tides Sept. 30 — the St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee is offering 120 people the chance to walk the pole during a program planned that day for Gloucester High School’s Newell Stadium.
"Out of the whole Greasy Pole structure, we were able to save the actual walking pole," said St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee President Joe Novello, whose group is seeking to raise $85,000 to fully cover the construction, permit fees and other costs connected with restoring one of Fiesta’s centerpieces. The drive has already received a $35,000 lift from The Boston Foundation, Novello said.
In the Nov. 12 benefit, the pole and its flag will be extended from a flatbed truck some 3 to 4 feet off the ground, with rubber padding beneath it to cushion the inevitable falls. And the first 120 people who sign up and cough up the $25 donation will get to walk the pole, in three groups of 40, Novello said.
Click here for the entire article
Click on The Plan To see It Full Sized-
You can see where our 25 foot screen will be located as well as the serving areas and outdoor café tables.
We have some big time surprises that we are working on! Stay Tuned!
From the initial testing to measure dimensions of the projection-
building the screen-
The Menu-
All very affordable pick up food.
Clam Chowder $4
Chicken Wings $4
Pizza $4
Pulled Pork Sliders $4
Sushi $8
Popcorn $2
And To Top It All Off- 10% of all food and beverage sales goes to GFAA to help rebuild Newell Stadium.
Some of the highlights-
Sam Hartson’s “This Is Fiesta” Movie,all three winning walks from the 2011 Greasy Pole, Seine Boat Races, Blue Lobster Videos 2o feet wide, St Joseph’s Novena Video, Faces of The Greasy Pole, Back Shore After The Storm Video and some big time surprises we are working on!
Grace Giambanco writes-
Rockport National Bank is proud to support the efforts of the Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association with a donation of $10,000 toward the renovation of Newell Stadium.
“Rockport National Bank has been a long time supporter of the GFAA, whether it be as a sponsor of the Triathlon or sign advertising along the fields. To date, the $10,000 from Rockport National Bank is the largest corporate donation to the Newell Renovation Fund”, states Tim Philpott, of the GFAA.
Rockport National Bank has been committed to the Cape Ann community since 1851. The Bank has three full service locations in Gloucester and Rockport. For additional information visit their website at www.RockportNational.com.
Thanks!
Folks in Photo:
Left to Right:
Mike Carrigan, GFAA; Tim Philpott, GFAA; Mike Luster, Rockport National Bank & Peter Anderson, Rockport National Bank
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