By Alan Burke
MARBLEHEAD — Peter Eliopoulos of Larchmont, N.Y., is likely to remember his Christmastime visit to Marblehead's Chandler Hovey Park. It was there he lost his wedding ring. Apparently it fell off his hand as he hiked through the snow, distracted by the spectacular harbor view.
Calling the police, Eliopoulos described the ring as platinum with "two ridges on the exterior."
Even so, it seemed unlikely he would ever see that symbol of wedded bliss again. Someone might find it, but would they be likely to return such a valuable piece of jewelry?
But what God has put together is pretty difficult to put asunder.
Megan Ward of Gloucester happened to spot the ring in the snow just past the restrooms and in sight of that lovely harbor view. She promptly called the police to report what she'd found. Eliopoulos later picked it up, no doubt adding to his Christmas cheer.
A bit more on Edmund Sullivan
Several people have contacted the News with information about Edmund Sullivan, the Marblehead Neck resident who died shoveling snow at age 89. They paint a portrait of an outgoing fellow with lots of friends, lots of activities and lots of caring relatives. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a successful banker and lawyer, as well as a member of the Eastern Yacht Club.
His passing drew attention because he was found partially buried in the snow. Yet, that attention has brought together a broad range of people eager to remember him. According to cousin Susan Chamberlain, "Many of his friends and colleagues have contacted our family, and it's been very gratifying to hear from them."
A woman's place is in the bank
Well, we all have to learn to manage money, and Abbot Public Library director Patti Rogers is bringing in Lisa Crowley with a six-session course called "Financial Guidance for Women." The class runs Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 19 and 26, Feb. 2 and 23 and March 2 and 16.
The course is limited to 10 people (probably all women).
Asked if finances are any different for men than for women, Rogers grew thoughtful, suggesting it's more likely to be women "who find themselves alone raising a family."
Crowley has worked for Putnam Investments, Fleet Bank, Bank of New England, Shawmut Bank, NorStar Bank and the Resolution Trust Fund. (Clearly, she knows where they keep the money.) Her course will cover the basics of managing credit, optimizing the finances of daily life, savings, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning and strategies for investing, all things that men already know by heart.
There's room in the pool for more
The management at the sparkling new Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA wants everyone to see what's been attracting all those additional members.
"To celebrate the Y's one-year anniversary, the building will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10," according to a press release from associate executive director Mary Orne, "Individuals and families are welcome to tour or use the facilities, ask questions, and enjoy the birthday festivities."
It's free.
"We hope many residents from Salem, Swampscott and Marblehead whose curiosity may have been piqued will visit and explore the facility at no cost to them during our Open House," Orne said.
When located in downtown Marblehead, the Y had 3,000 members. They initially anticipated attracting up to 8,000 to the new facility. Today they have 12,000. Tomorrow the world. Or as much of it as will fit inside.
