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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the women who make our lives more beautiful with their love and kindness each and every day. The wish is for today but the love is for always. Rock On Moms!
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SEASIDE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDED EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Congratulations to Eric Magers, so well deserved!! Seaside Sustainability was given the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 2017 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education.
Learn more about Seaside Sustainability’s programs here.
And recent GMG podcast with Eric here.
Photo, left to right:
Mathew Beaton – Secretary of Energy and Environmental Education
Eric Magers – Executive Director
Kris Scopinich – Director of Education Mass Audubon
Don Siriani – Legislative and Communications Director Commonwealth of MA
State Officials Recognize 33 Programs for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education
From the office of Energy and Environmental Affairs:
BOSTON – At a State House ceremony, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton today honored 33 energy and environmental education programs at Massachusetts schools and nonprofits as part of the 23rd Annual Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education.
“Hands-on energy and environmental educational programs improve students’ problem-solving skills and create lifelong passions for science and the environment,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our administration is proud to recognize the students, teachers and nonprofits raising awareness and coming up with creative solutions to our pressing energy and environmental issues.”
“These educators are engaging students in real-world environmental and energy issues and bringing topics they learn in the classroom to life,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “The programs recognized today are developing students who will make a positive and lasting impact on their communities, schools and the environment.”
Winners competed for $5,000 in awards, funded by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust with the intention to fund further environmental education initiatives at the schools. EEA solicited Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education Award nominations in early 2017. Schools and organizations that voluntarily incorporate environmental education into public or private school curricula are given priority.
“The outstanding educational programs honored today immerse students in important issues like energy, recycling and wildlife conservation,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beaton. “It is more important than ever that we teach the next generation the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources.”
The project applications were scored by the Secretary’s Advisory Group on Energy and Environmental Education, a group of environmental educators from state agencies, non-profits, industry and academia.
“Not only are these schools teaching students important lessons about protecting the environment, they are also providing them with valuable knowledge and skills in STEM subjects that could spark their future career choices,” said Education Secretary James Peyser.
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BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL NEWLY BUILT C.B. FISK PIPE ORGAN OPEN HOUSE
Today’s grand open house for two new C. B. Fisk pipe organs was a joyful event, crowded with well-wishers, fans, friends, and musicians. Opus 148 will be installed at Christ Church, Cincinnati, and Opus 150 at Benjamin Franklin’s Christ Church in Philadelphia.
Listen to the music!
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What a treat to hear Opus 148 played by Nami and violinist Harold Byers.
Morgan Faulds Pike and David Pike, C. B. Fisk Senior Vice President and Tonal Director
Nami Hamada, organist and organ builder, and Harold Byers, former violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Chair of the Music Committee at Christ Church.
Greg Bover speaking about Opus 148
Thibaut Lenfant and Rick Isaacs
Sarah Tuvim helped restore the exterior case of Opus 150
Morgan’s brother, Tom Faulds, and friend Carole Crowther
Scale model of Opus 148. Morgan Faulds Pike, sculptress of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial, carved the oak angels and panels for Opus 148. See more here.
Angels for Opus 148
Opus 150 and scale model
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CEDAR ROCK GARDENS IS OFFERING A VERITABLE BONANZA OF BLOSSOMS, VEGGIES, AND HERBS FOR MOTHER’S DAY!
Elise and Sunshine
Cedar Rock Gardens is bursting with a fabulous selection of blossoms and veggies and all would be much loved by Mom. Load up now on milkweed, petunias, pansies, snapdragons, dianthus, violas, osteosperum, alyssum, thyme, cilantro, parsley, dill, and much, much, much more.
Check out Cedar Rocks Gardens updated and complete plant list here.
NEXT WEEKEND CEDAR ROCK GARDENS IS RELEASING THE TOMATOES!
Tucker is building dozens of new tray tables to hold all the fantastic seedlings coming along.
Jeffrey Thomas, Tucker Smith, and Irv Falk
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VIDEO ‘PERFECT STORM’ RESCUE SHIP SUNK OFF NEW JERSEY COAST
Drone captures dramatic sinking of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa, formerly the Navy fleet tug Zuni, at the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Reef. The reef is located 26 nautical miles southeast of Cape May. (Video by Andre Malok and Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
MAY 10, 2017
A famed Coast Guard cutter and former Navy tug has entered its third tour of duty as it now sits 135 feet below sea level off the coast of New Jersey, creating a destination for divers and adding to an already thriving ecosystem of marine life.
The Tamaroa, famously featured in the book and movie “The Perfect Storm” –where its crew saved three from a sailboat caught in the storm and four of five members of the Air National Guard whose helicopter had ran out of fuel– was first commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1943 as the Zuni and tugged torpedoed ships to safety during the assault on Iwo Jima.
“Now she’ll serve forever,” said Rollie LeDoux, who was stationed on the ship 35 years ago. “It’s sad to see her go, but it’s better than her becoming some beer cans.”
Planning began last summer to scuttle the Tamaroa, which was retired in 1994 after nearly 50 years on the seas. The 205-foot ship began its trip to waters off the Jersey coast Monday night after it was towed to Suffolk, Va., where it was cleaned and prepared for its sinking.
Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, The Tamaroa was on her way to join up with the largest vessel ever deployed on the East Coast, a 563-foot destroyer, in the artificial reef off Cape May Wednesday afternoon.
“It could last for 100 years, creating a marine environment for fisherman and the diving community,” said Peter Clarke, who coordinates the artificial reef program at the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. Clarke said the site where the Tamaroa was sunk has attracted a variety of fish, including mako shark, blue fish and tuna.
“She’ll be serving long after I’m gone,” LeDoux said.
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JB Amero, David Brown, Dave Mattacks and Dear Ol’ Dave Sag 8:30 pm @ The Rhumb Line. This Thursday 5.11.2017
This Thursday it’s “turn in your old prescription bottle” week at The rhumb Line. Band operators will be available to counsel you on the ins and outs of the ins and outs. Helping us along will be that dastardly dude of country music: Mr. J.B. Amero. Always a blast to have him around! With the Dynamic Duo of Messrs. Dave Brown and Dave Mattacks, what could go wrong?? Come on out for this special evening. Grief counsellors and Kleenex will be available for a limited time.
Dave Sag
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
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LIT HOUSE LIT TALKS
Two weeks ago Eastern Point Lit House kicked off a new bi-weekly series called Lit House Lit Talks, informal discussions covering a wide variety of writing related topics. This week we’ll be discussing The ABCs of Publishing. We had a lot of fun at our first discussion, and are hoping to draw even more folks this time around. 
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GREAT NEWS FOR THE SCHOONER ADVENTURE!
In the next day or so, the Schooner Adventure will be leaving the Jodrey State Fish Pier and returning to her home at Maritime Gloucester! Look for the Adventure making her way across the Harbor.
As Captain Stefan Edick is assuming more responsibilities in his executive director role, Captain Willy Leathers (above) will be commanding the Schooner. An absolutely fantastic season of education, adventure, and sailing events is scheduled for 2017. Visit the Schooner Adventure website here for more information.
Last days at the Jodrey for the Adventure!
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Wednesday with Fly Amero, May 10th – 7pm Special Guest: TONY FRONTIERO! @ The Rhumb Line
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, May 10th – 7pm
Special Guest: TONY FRONTIERO!
Sharp songwriting, singing and playing. Tony Frontiero is
the total package, people. Come and listen to his message.
I’m sure you’ll agree. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
5/17 – Inge Berg
5/24 – Jon Butcher
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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GOOD HARBOR GOOD MORNING! Featuring Twin Lights, Two Lovers, a Photographer, and Sunrise
Today’s gorgeous good morning, from GHB.
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GET YOUR MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS AT THE ANNISQUAM PLANT SALE!
May 13, 2017 (the Day before Mother’s Day! Find the perfect gift!)
8:00am – 12 Noon
Come early for the best selection!
The Annisquam Exchange Yard
32 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930
Annuals and perennials from local greenhouses plus plants from the gardens of Annisquam
New this year!
Planters ready to go or select your favorite plants and the members of the ASC will plant them in a containers of your choice.
Delicious gourmet foods prepared by the members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle.
The Annisquam Sewing Circle was begun in 1837 as the Annisquam Female Benevolent Society. It is thought to be the oldest continuous independent society of women on Cape Ann.
The Society’s purpose as stated in its Preamble, was “for the performance of acts of benevolence.” Through the years, the Society, and now the Circle, has contributed generously to community programs and to individuals.
The Annual Christmas Fair & Luncheon and the Annual Plant and Gourmet Food Sale raise funds to support scholarships and projects on Cape Ann.
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ANNISQUAM VILLAGE CHURCH CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT
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CAPE ANN SYMPHONY PRESENTS SCANDINAVIAN SPECTACULAR
CAPE ANN SYMPHONY PRESENTS SCANDINAVIAN SPECTACULAR
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SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017
Concert Features CAS Debut of Remarkable Blind Pianist
Yoo Jin Noh
Cape Ann Symphony wraps up the orchestra’s 65th Anniversary Concert Season on Saturday, May 20 at 8 pm with a Scandinavian Spectacular featuring stirring music from Scandinavian composers Carl Nielsen, Jean Sibelius and Edvard Greig and the CAS debut of the extraordinary blind pianist Yoo Jin Noh at the CAS performance venue at Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. The Scandinavian Spectacular concert program features Nielsen’s Symphony No. 1; Sibelius’ Finlandia and piano phenom Yoo Jin Noh performing Greig’s gorgeous Piano Concerto.
According to Cape Ann Symphony Music Director and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa, “When Rockport Music’s David Deveau introduced me to Yoo Jin Noh. I was highly impressed with her ability. She is an extraordinary pianist and musical talent, and we are thrilled to be able to present her to our audiences. The Grieg Piano Concerto is one of the most popular pieces in the repertoire, and Yoo Jin Noh’s singular talent is perfectly suited to the piece. Her performance will be unforgettable! We will also play Sibelius’ ever popular Finlandia.Nielsen’s Symphony No. 1 is not often performed, but is a gorgeous and highly emotional work which I am sure our audiences will love. We will definitely give an introduction of the piece with musical examples at the concert. We are ending our 65th Season on a high note, and are grateful to our ever growing audience for their enthusiastic support.”
Blind at birth, Yoo Jin Noh expressed an interest in music from early childhood, ultimately focusing on the piano at the age of 14. She received both her Bachelor and Master degrees and recently her Graduate Diploma from Boston’s New England Conservatory of Musicwhere she studied with Wha-kyung Byun and Gabriel Chodos. While a student she participated in various NEC events including the All Hands on Haydn Concert, Scriabin Through the Flame and the Orientation Concert for new students at Jordan Hall.
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PHOTOS FROM THE GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARDS
An outstanding group of citizens were recognized today by the Gloucester Historical Commission for their achievements in restoration, preservation, shipbuilding, education, outreach, stewardship, and documentation. Opening remarks were made by Mayor Romeo Theken. Co-chair Mary Ellen Lepoinka introduced the awardees. Congratulations to all the recipients for their great work, with an extra huge shout out to King brothers George and Charles.
The Gloucester Historical Commission are mayoral appointees. Commission members include co-chairs Bob Whitmarsh and Mary Ellen Lepoinka, Jeff Crawford, David Rhinelander (who is recovering from heart surgery and was unable to attend), Sandy Barry, Holly Clay, and Jude Seminara.
The recipients awarded for their stellar contributions to the beautiful community of Gloucester and Cape Ann are as follows:
Joseph Napolitano: Lifetime Achievement as a preservation contractor.
Sarah Dunlap: Lifetime Achievement as volunteer City archivist.
Harold Burnham: Local Preservationist, for his achievements in historic shipbuilding. Harold was unable to attend. His father Charles accepted the award for Harold.
Marietta Delahunt: Stewardship of the historic Sargent-Robinson House.
: Local preservationists, for their work on the Civil War coat.
Mariana Vaida: Rehabilitation and Restoration of 567 Essex Ave. by a preservation architect.
Gloucester Writers Center: Stewardship of the Maud/Olson Library in E. Gloucester.
Bing McGilvray: Education and Outreach, for his work on Cape Ann art history.
Captain Ray Bates: Education and Outreach, for his book on Cape Ann shipwrecks.
Christine & Paul Lundberg: Rehabilitation and Restoration of their Annisquam historic home.
Melanie & Mark Murray-Brown: Rehabilitation and Restoration of the Amos-Rackliffe House. Melanie was unable to attend and daughter Iona took her place.
John & Betty Erkkila: Documentation of Gloucester History, for their book on Lanesville.
George and Charles with friend Robert
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SUPER EXCITING NEWS: OUR CHARLES AND GEORGE KING RECEIVING THE GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARD TOMORROW (SATURDAY) AT THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM!!!
George and Charles write,
Hi Everybody!
We are so, so happy to write about two special awards for the Albert Bacheler Gloucester Civil War coat. On April 13th, we received the YMCA MAYOR’S YOUTH EXEMPLARY AWARD from Mayor Romeo Theken at the 2nd Annual Community Awards. The Mayor gave an awesome speech and we felt truly honored to be included. There was a giant reception at Cruiseport including a delicious breakfast. We were presented with a great plaque from the YMCA and a Senate Citation from Senator Tarr. It’s cool to receive such an award from the YMCA because their mantra is exactly the same as Albert Bacheler’s: give kids a good opportunity to learn, have fun and be active. Also he cared a lot about character. The photos we are sharing are from Mayor Romeo Theken and were taken by Ashley Snell for the YMCA event that day.
The second award is from the GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION. It will be taking place tomorrow May 6 2017 at Cape Ann Museum. Please come to celebrate with us and see the presentations. There are many interesting projects being awarded. It’s going to be fun!
Here is what they sent us:
The Gloucester Historical Commission invites the public to attend the annual 2017 Preservation Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2 to 4 pm at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester.
May is National Historic Preservation Month, and each year the Commission recognizes outstanding cultural heritage preservation, restoration, and education projects, based on the following criteria.
Preserved neighborhood history through research, writing, or art
Preserved a property that is historically significant in age, style, or use.
Restored using traditional materials or methods.
Preserved historical integrity or appearance.
Protected from present threat or future harm.
Completed project within the past two years.
Accomplished by individual, family, group, or community advocacy or fundraising
Award categories include the following.
Archaeology
Adaptive reuse
Stewardship
Education and outreach
Landscape preservation
Restoration and rehabilitation
Local preservationist
Individual lifetime achievement
Documentation of Gloucester’s history
This year’s award recipients are:
Joseph Napolitano: Lifetime Achievement as a preservation contractor.
Sarah Dunlap: Lifetime Achievement as volunteer City archivist.
Harold Burnham: Local Preservationist, for his achievements in historic shipbuilding.
Marietta Delahunt: Stewardship of the historic Sargent-Robinson House.
Charles and George King: Local preservationists, for their work on the Civil War coat.
Mariana Vaida: Rehabilitation and Restoration of 567 Essex Ave. by a preservation architect.
Gloucester Writers Center: Stewardship of the Maud/Olson Library in E. Gloucester.
Bing McGilvray: Education and Outreach, for his work on Cape Ann art history.
Captain Ray Bates: Education and Outreach, for his book on Cape Ann shipwrecks.
Christine & Paul Lundberg: Rehabilitation and Restoration of their Annisquam historic home.
Melanie & Mark Murray-Brown: Rehabilitation and Restoration of the Amos-Rackliffe House.
John & Betty Erkkila: Documentation of Gloucester History, for their book on Lanesville.
At the ceremony, members of the Commission will introduce recipients and present award certificates. Slides will be shown, and recipients will talk briefly about their projects. This event will take place on Saturday, May 6th, 2 to 4 pm in the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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The Lit House Book Club at Duckworth’s Bistrot
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13 Ways Massachusetts Is America’s Black Sheep… And We Love It That Way
7. Not to mention Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.
9. We have a house made of newspaper.
10. Childhood here still happens outdoors. Whether that means hours peering into tide pools and beach bonfires…
12. We’ve heard of spring, but rarely see it in person.
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Calvo Studio Workshop
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Willie Loco Alexander Tonight! Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 5.4.2017
Thursday night at the Rummie sees the much-heralded return of Gloucester’s own ubermensch, Willie “Loco” Alexander. Along with Guy Friday Billy Loosigian, on guitar, and Steevee Chaggaris, on thumpers, we will attempt to play the entire Fats domino Songbook in 3 hours.
Dave Sag
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
Good Morning Gloucester 