My View of Life on the Dock
Hi Joey–
Robert Frost’s poem about spring came to mind on a recent walk on the Boulevard, looking toward Stage Fort Park:
Nature’s first green is gold
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
–Robert Frost, 1923
Bill Lee submits-
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The Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) has selected Gloucester High School (GHS) as one of 10 schools awarded a BioTeach program grant in the 2015-2016 school year.
GHS was also awarded a BioTeach grant in 2009 and was recognized with MassBioEd’s prestigious Joshua Boger Innovative School of the Year Award in 2013 for inspiring students to explore life sciences careers through progressive biotechnology education and exemplary science career programming.
Through this year’s BioTeach grant, MassBioEd will provide GHS with professional development and mentoring for teachers; updated, inquiry-based biotechnology curricula; access to student career exploration experiences; and up to $12,000 for materials and equipment for school labs.
“We are honored at Gloucester High School to have MassBioEd’s support through equipment and training and look forward to providing exciting, inquiry-based lab exercises,” said Eric Leigh, Biology Teacher and BioTeach Coordinator at GHS.
“Gloucester High School is honored and enthusiastic about being awarded a BioTeach grant, said Robert Gallinelli, Dean of Students at GHS. “This grant will assist us in inspiring our students to pursue careers and educational opportunities in life sciences and biotechnology. Our teachers are eager to enrich our student’s lab experience with modern equipment and training.”
Funding for this year’s BioTeach cohort comes from a $139,999 grant awarded through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) STEM Equipment and Supplies Grant Program.
“We are thrilled to bring our BioTeach program into additional schools for the 2015-2016 school year,” said Lance Hartford, Executive Director of MassBioEd. “By providing Massachusetts students with lab experiences in high schools across the state, we hope to inspire students to pursue educational opportunities and careers in the life sciences and biotechnology industry.”
“Investing in training the next generation of life sciences workers is a critical part of the Center’s mission,” said Susan Windham-Bannister, Ph.D., President & CEO of the MLSC. “We want to create an interest in STEM careers among students all across the state, and at all levels. The Center’s investments in equipment and supplies for training at high schools, both directly and through our partnership with the MassBioEd Foundation, are increasing interest in STEM among all of our students – regardless of socio-demographics or zip code.”
The 10 schools for the 2015-2016 cohort are:
• Avon Middle-High School, Avon
• Claremont Academy, Worcester
• Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, South Yarmouth
• Gloucester High School, Gloucester
• Lee Middle and High School, Lee
• Palmer High School, Palmer
• Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, Northampton
• South High Community School, Worcester
• Springfield High School of Science and Technology, Springfield
• Weymouth High School, Weymouth
With the addition of these schools, the BioTeach program, recognized by the Massachusetts State STEM Council as a premier @Scale initiative, now reaches 204 schools in the Commonwealth. Learn more about the MassBioEd Foundation and BioTeach at www.MassBioEd.org.
Info From S.D. Kelly
FILM: (look for GMG goddess Kim Smith’s clip!) The Red Shed Film Fest at the Rockport Public Library
DANCE: The T-Wharf tent featuring the Rockport Dance Academy and Fight or Flight Aerial Theatre.
MUSIC: The Dock Square tent features the Mari Martin Band, Pesky J. Nixon and Glass Onion. The Shalin Liu features a FREE community concert and an Instrument Petting Zoo.
WORDS: The School Street Tent: Magnetic Poetry Slam, Words Interactive, Words Before Dinner: the Poetry of Cape Ann.
ART: motif 2015 is a show featuring fresh, new work curated by Bob & Jill Armstrong of Iartcolony Gallery in Rockport. Artists from Cape Ann, Boston and beyond have re-imagined the Motif in everything from sculpture to paintings to video installations. A gallery walk will also be part of the festival.
COMMUNITY: Rockport Elementary School 3rd Grade Art Show, the M1D 5k & Fun Run to benefit Rockport Public Schools, Thacher Island Committee, Sandy Bay Yacht Club, Rockport Cub Scouts, Millbrook Meadow Committee, Addison Gilbert, SISU Fitness and more!
FOOD: Top Dog will have a food booth at the School Street Tent, Blue Lobster Grille and That Nutty Redhead will be set up in Dock Square, the New Year’s Rockport Eve Food Booth will be in Harvey Park.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest with prizes sponsored by The Ice Cream Store, painting, sketching, a Story Walk and Make-a-Book craft sponsored by the Rockport Public Library and much more!
Print out this handy Schedule of Events and bring it with you to Motif No.1 Day. The CATA trolley Park ‘n’ Ride will be running all day. Follow us on Twitter @rockportfest to stay up on the festival haps (do people still say that?) #M1D #rockportrocks www.rockportartfestivals.com
ANNUAL MEETING OF LOT OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES
JUNE 8, 2015 @ 6:30 PM
East Gloucester Community Church, Chapel Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Did you know that Mt. Pleasant is run by volunteers?
Please consider coming to the meeting to see what it takes to keep our beautiful little spot going and meet the people who do it.
Maybe you would like to help?
If you can not attend the meeting, but would like more information you can reach us at info@mtpleasantcemeteryassoc.org.
We hope to see you there!
I don’t know about you but for people on metered data plans this is a godsend-
Photos Janet Rice
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Photos Janet Rice
http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com
“Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.”
Edgar Bergen (1903-1978)
While this quote is variously attributed to Milan Kundera, Steven Wright, and others, the earliest citation I could find was from Bergen, who was born in Michigan, but spent much of his youth in Sweden. After his family returned to the United States, he taught himself ventriloquism and got his start in vaudeville, where he, and his dummy/alter ego Charlie McCarthy were discovered by radio producers for the Chase and Sanborn Hour. Even though the talents of a ventriloquist are harder to appreciate on the radio, the duo became big stars for their self-deprecating and often incisive humor, played against other well-known figures of the era such as Mae West and W.C. Fields. Bergen successfully made the transition to television and continued to work in the nightclub circuit until three days before he died. The beautiful and talented Candace Bergen is his daughter.
Joey,
We wanted to share the breaking news that Kane’s Donuts is introducing lobster donuts. As you are our undisputed lobster expert, we felt it vitally important to share the news with you and GoodMorningGloucester readers.
If Dunkin’ Donuts wants to start their own lobster donuts, I got a lobster broker / blogger in Gloucester they need to call for a hook-up.
John McElhenny
On Saturday, May 23 from 8 to 11 AM the annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Plant Sale will take place at the Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Annisquam. The Sale will feature annuals, perennials, rose bushes, hanging baskets and more. There will also be Bake Sale table laden with cakes, cookies and savories. All proceeds will benefit Cape Ann community programs.
One of my goals is to bring my paintings to new locations. I am thrilled to announce that these fine art galleries will show my work this year:
Cove Gallery, Wellfleet & South Chatham, MA, www.CoveGallery.com
Eriksson Fine Art, Stowe, VT, www.ErikssonFineArt.com. Show: Aug 2015
Jules Place, Boston, MA, www.JulesPlace.com – 12th consecutive year showing
The Walsingham Gallery, Newburyport, MA, www.WalsinghamGallery.com
TRIO – 18″ x 48″ – Oil & Graphite on Canvas
Motif No. 1 Day is this Saturday, May 16th. Come join the fun and see my newest works! Hint: I have painted smaller works just for this day, available only in the gallery.
Rockport First Fridays – Kick off your weekend by visiting the gallery on First Fridays, when the gallery is open until 8 pm on the first Friday of every month (through Oct. 2.)
And please stop by the gallery if you’re headed to Rockport. Tusinski Gallery is open from 11-5 every day with extended seasonal hours, except for Tuesday and Wednesday (open by chance or appointment .)
Rockport Art Association – Tusinski Gallery is proud to be a new member of the RAA. I strongly support their mission of making fine art appreciation available to all.
Hi Joey,
This Sunday, May 17 will see the second annual Gloucester May Celebration happen at 2:00 PM on the green in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church on Middle Street Gloucester.
This free, family-friendly event will run for about one hour or so and will feature group singing from song sheets as well as instruction for simple dances including Maypole dances.
Attendees are encouraged to wear festive clothing and flowers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1564563153796378/
Join us! Beginning Friday, May 22, Sargent House Museum will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with tours on the hour from 12 noon to 4 pm through Labor Day weekend.
Sargent House is proud to be a Blue Star Museum.*
The new Tour Reception Room features information about the early owners of the house and their families. These families were ardent churchgoers, merchants and political leaders who took leadership roles in the community in the formation of state and national government both before and after the War of Independence.
AND, UPCOMING:
Judith Speaks
on the lawn
Thurs. June 4, 5:30PM.
Cape Ann Real Estate News-
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The MarketWATCH 5/15/15
For a confidential consultation, call us at 978-758-0983
10 properties in our video this week:
30 Marble St. Gloucester
22 Marble Rd. Gloucester
29 Waterman Rd. Gloucester
19, 48 and 56 Castle View Dr. Gloucester
18 Lufkin Point Lane Essex
149 Pine St. Manchester
189 Atlantic Road Gloucester
99 Marmion Way Rockport
Published on May 15, 2015
Join award winning By the Sea Sotheby’s International Realty agents Kenny MacCarthy, Sue and Bob McDermott for a ride around Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Beverly to see their favorite homes.
Cape Ann Dining News-
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Get 1/2 off the menu at The Rudder today through Sunday and 1/2 off the menu at The Studio now through Wednesday (a little longer!). This deal won’t last forever so come in while you can! *Excludes Sushi
The Studio is now open every day at 11:30am and The Rudder will be open full time starting Memorial Day Weekend (Thursday, May 21st).
Get the Periscope App Here-
Periscope by Twitter, Inc.–
https://appsto.re/us/TXw_5.i
They go live at 7:30 and will have a Q&A session using the free Periscope App.
This is a first I believe!
Frankie Gwynne writes-
Tonight starting at about 7:30 pm, friend of the Losbter Pool Frankie Gwynne will be trying some new tech using the Periscope app to broadcast their famous sunset. He will also be joined by a special guest from The Lobster Pool ownership group, so if you have any questions about this summer at the pool this would be a great time to “ask an owner” live! Download the Periscope app then follow @frankruptcy to be notified when the broadcast starts. Here’s the link to download it on an iPhone:
Periscope by Twitter, Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/TXw_5.i
Cape Ann Dining News-
http://www.capeanneats.com
Get the Periscope App Here-
Periscope by Twitter, Inc.–
https://appsto.re/us/TXw_5.i
They go live at 7:30 and will have a Q&A session using the free Periscope App.
This is a first I believe!
Rockport Middle/High School is proud to announce that The Lighthouse Project a group of students working with Ms. Amy Rose have designated Thursday, May 14th as a “go viral” Act of Kindness Day.
The Lighthouse Project is encouraging all RMHS students, families, faculty and staff to proudly post an act of kindness they have given or received over the course of the day using the hash tag #lighthousechallenge.
The movement is meant to prove that small, random acts of kindness can lead and inspire others to understand the power we all have to change the world. We are grateful to our new neighbors at The Institute for Savings for sponsoring this event! Look for t-shirts provided by The Institution for Savings. The blue t-shirts ask the question, “How Can We Change the World?” on the front and answer it with “One Random Act of Kindness at a Time” on the back!
In addition to t-shirts and bracelets to support the movement, middle school students are planning to put smiley face magnets with inspirational statements on every locker in the entire school! During the day students will be writing notes of appreciation for every staff member in the building including every teacher, cafeteria staff member, custodian, para-professional, nurse and office staff member. Students will be recognized for their efforts by receiving incentives and praise throughout the day.
At 2pm we have a photographer coming to take a picture of everyone who received t-shirts or bracelets for their efforts! Help us spread the movement and prove to our youth that kindness counts and that achieving big goals starts by small acts of helping others. Check out The Lighthouse project on twitter @arose_project and don’t forget to use the hashtag #lighthousechallenge to get involved!
Good Morning Gloucester 