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Chief Leonard Camponello

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Here on Main Street, I often see Police, Rescue, and Fire personnel, and always for good reason. In fact, I've called them many times for various medical emergency or vehicular issues. They're always excellent in every way. I was just starting to write my 9:01am GMG post about my impressions of our Police Chief of one year, and this event occurred. It was a young pedestrian who had a minor incident with a car, and Police, according to procedure, were waiting for his parents. He was not injured.
Here on Main Street, I often see Police, Rescue, and Fire personnel, and always for good reason. In fact, I’ve called them many times for various medical emergency or vehicular issues. They’re always excellent in every way. I was just starting to write my 9:01am GMG post about my impressions of our Police Chief of one year, and this event occurred. It was a young pedestrian who had a minor incident with a car, and Police, according to procedure, were waiting for his parents. He was not injured.
Here is Gloucester Police Chief Len Camponello at the Mayor's Reception for the Schooner Races. Knowing him just enough to say "Hi," I walked up to him and re-introduced myself. "Your out of uniform," I said. He chuckled and replied: "Yeah, I know." But I noticed his eyes were continually scanning left to right, and right to left. "Are you working?" I asked. His reply: "I'm always working." You gotta like a Police Chief who can attend an event in cargo shorts, untucked sports shirt and moccasins, with no socks. Was he really working? I wouldn't contest that. A real professional with a community style. I've never seen or heard of a Police Chief who is totally there for the community, and has inspired his department. He posts on GMG, our community blog. There's a GPD Facebook Page. The GDT loves him. I'm very impressed and we're extremely lucky to have him. Oh, he looks great in uniform too! See http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x934954145/Busy-year-at-the-helm, https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterPoliceDepartment, and his post on GMG https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/city-of-gloucester-police-chief-len-campanello-reflects-on-his-first-year-and-looks-forward-to-the-next-with-the-good-morning-gloucester-readership/ What's next Chirf Len...Twitter? Probably already there!
Here is Gloucester’s Police Chief Len Camponello at the Mayor’s Reception for the Schooner Races. Knowing him just enough to say “Hi,” I walked up to him and re-introduced myself. “You’re out of uniform,” I said. He chuckled and replied: “Yeah, I know.” But I noticed his eyes were continually scanning left to right, and right to left. “Are you working?” I asked. His reply: “I’m always working.” You gotta like a Police Chief who can attend an event in cargo shorts, untucked sports shirt and moccasins, with no socks. Was he really working? I wouldn’t contest that. A real professional with a community style. I’ve never seen or heard of a Police Chief who is totally there with the community, and has really inspired his department. He posts on GMG, our community blog. There’s a GPD Facebook Page. The GDT loves him. I’m very impressed and we’re extremely lucky to have him. Oh, he looks great in uniform too! See http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x934954145/Busy-year-at-the-helm, https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterPoliceDepartment, and his post on GMG https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/city-of-gloucester-police-chief-len-campanello-reflects-on-his-first-year-and-looks-forward-to-the-next-with-the-good-morning-gloucester-readership/ What’s next Chief Len…Twitter? He’s probably already there! I’ll have to catch up.

Community Stuff 10/3/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cheryl Ranta retires after 47 dedicated years of service to Addison Gilbert Hospital

Cheryl's Retirement Fiesta

Cheryl Ranta, Food & Nutrition Services at Addison Gilbert Hospital was honored for her 47 years of dedicated service at an elegant party held on September 26.   Ms. Ranta’s career at Addison Gilbert Hospital took place from 1966 – 2013.             Cynthia Cafasso Donaldson, Vice President and David Gauvin, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, Addison Gilbert Hospital, took this opportunity to thank her for her dedicated service.   Ms. Ranta is not only respected by her friends in Administration, but the entire Addison Gilbert Hospital family and community. 

Hi Joe.

can you please post the the attached to your blog? the Committee would like to thank those who made it possible for us to have our event this past Saturday.

Thank you.

David Harvey

Fishtown Horrilbes Parade Committee, Chairman

thanks again for your help in getting the word out. greatly appreciated

Touch A Truck Event:
The Fishtown Horribles Parade Committee would love to thank all those that attended this past weekend’s fundraiser event.  The weather was gorgeous and there were many smiling faces.  Just wanted to give a few thank you’s to those who participated and helped us make this a very successful event:
Ace Hardware, Gloucester PD, Gloucester Fire, Beauport Ambulance Service, Turner Trucking, Mass Mudders, Gloucester Coast Guard, Hagstrom Paving, R B Strong
CATA Bus Services, Gloucester Public Schools, Hiltz Disposal, M F Roberts Contractor
Ted Tarr, Gloucester Postal Office, Lighthouse Taxi, Riverdale Rockets, Kennedy

Volunteers:

YMCA Youth Leaders Program
GHS National Honors Society

Donations:
Cape Ann Lanes
Topsfield Fair

See you all next year with more trucks and more fun!

David Harvey
Fishtown Horribles Parade Committee, Chairman

Panda Cams are dark, NOAA’s site is down, but Cape Ann TV is up, Gloucester Sings & Lights are on at Larcom Theatre

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

I sympathize.  Life is tough when you can’t get your panda fix from the National Zoo because the Panda Cams are dark.  Or perhaps you’re wondering what to do after seeing that scary message “NOAA.gov and most associated web sites are unavailable” at  www.noaa.gov.

But don’t be depressed.  When the Allen Estes Band takes the stage on Saturday, the lights will be on at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly (which opened in 1912 — same year as Fenway Park — under the slogan “Lit Completely by Electricity” and it still is!)

Cape Ann TV is still on.  And tonight they premiere a new Local Music Seen show featuring Marina Evans as Allen Estes’ guest on Channel 12 at 6:30pm.

Marina sings new songs off her brand-new CD, Unbound, which she’ll release next Sunday, Oct 13 at concert at Cape Ann Community Cinema.  This will be an excellent night of music, so mark your calendars.

Don’t worry, Marina will be there even if the Government is still shut down.

And, of course, there’s live music all week here in Gloucester.  See the live music lineup here.

Just in case any of you in Washington who voted to shut down the government are reading this post about all that’s going on here despite your antics, we’ve got five words for you: THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

State Pier Art Rock Found

Posted on by capeannpainter

The “Art Rock” I left at the State Fish Pier last week has been found. Thanks for the Email Wilmarie.

Good morning!

I found an ArtRock!! So excited to have one of your beautiful rocks, Im from Havervill, but Ive been wanting one of those since I started to be a big fan of GMG. I went to the State Fish Pier and happens that Gloucester not only let me enjoy the beautiful view, but gave me a beautiful reminder of a great day! Now is part of my Glosta collection.

Feel so lucky!

—
Wilmarie

art rock state pier september 2013

Proof Positive: Verizon on Main Street

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Verizon installing cell tower equipment on the WG Brown building at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. Photo by Rebecca Borden, President and Interim Executive Director of Art Haven.
Verizon installing cell tower equipment on the WG Brown building at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. Photo by Rebecca Borden, President and Interim Executive Director of Art Haven.

Dedicated to Jim Dowd and his Missing Bikes

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
About an hour before I went to the Cyclocross Gran Prix Gloucester on Sunday, Michelle of Danvers walked in with a t-shirt that caught my eye. In talking to Michelle and her Mom, I learned it was actually purchased from threadless.com. They didn't even know about the bicycle race, so I sent them there. I bet it was a big hit. Jim Dowd, I thought of you!
About an hour before I went to the Cyclocross Gran Prix Gloucester on Sunday, Michelle of Danvers walked in with a t-shirt that caught my eye. In talking to Michelle and her Mom, I learned she wore the shirt because a friend had a bike stolen, but actually purchased it from threadless.com. They didn’t even know about the bicycle race, so I sent them there. I bet it was a big hit. Jim Dowd of GMG, I thought of you!

Where can you get a brown paper bag with $1000 cash in it?

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

PitchNight

Awesome Gloucester’s first Pitch Night is tomorrow 10/3 at The Gloucester House.  The three finalists who will pitch their ideas are

  • Soft-Shelled Lobsters
  • a Book of Poetry and
  • a Blue Revolution,

The winner walks away with a brown paper bag containing a thousand dollars in cash!

Anyone can come and watch the proceedings.  See this post for more detail on Awesome Gloucester.

Last Chance! Chamber Draws $10,000 Winner In Just 4 Days!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Only 50 Tickets Left for the $25,000 Game presented by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd Annual $25,000 Game is now underway with the winning tickets to be drawn this Thursday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Gloucester House, 63 Rogers Street.  This event, co-chaired by Bill Scott of Scott Energy and Tony Taliadoros of Tony Tally Auto Sales, Inc., is a celebration where $25,000 in cash, a 50/50 raffle, live music and door prizes will be awarded!

Tickets are $100 and are available for sale now at the Chamber office at 33 Commercial Street in Gloucester. Don’t miss out! Get yours today! Each ticket admits two participants to the event however; you do not have to be present to win! 

Cash Prizes:        1st Prize – $10,000
2nd Prize – $5,000
3rd Prize – $2,500
4th Prize – $1,000 each with 6 lucky winners chosen
5th Prize – $500 each with 3 lucky winners chosen

Total: $25,000

With only 500 tickets sold, don’t miss out on the best odds in town! If you would like to find out more about the event or to get your ticket, please visit www.capeannchamber.com or call the Chamber office at 978-283-1601.

Your Dream and The Fog

Posted on by God's Morning

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These are segments of writings by Nanice Ellis, a spiritual teacher who for me anyway always gives the perfect teaching at the perfect time.  Her segment about fog arrived in my email the day before I encountered the fog bow.  I believe one or more of you dreamers out there might benefit from reading this.

“Your dreams and desires are not random or accidental.  They are specifically chosen just for you.

It might seem as if they originate in your own mind, but this is merely the means in which Life communicates to you.

Life is living consciousness that speaks to you through giving you a personal dream and the inspiration to fulfill that dream.  The dream which you are given is the spiritual blue print for your life.  You are not required to follow this blue print or fulfill the dream, but when you do, your happiness level is increased, and when you don’t, it feels as if something is missing.  Your dream is your purpose, or at the very least contains the seeds of your purpose.  When followed, the dream unfolds into the divine plan for your life, ultimately leading you to your Best Life Destiny

If you have a dream, you already have, or will acquire, everything that you need in order to fulfill that dream.

Think of your personal dream as part of the Great Puzzle for humanity.  As you fulfill your dream, you complete a piece of the puzzle.  Your completed puzzle piece joins with others who have also followed their dreams, and as the pieces come together, the Great Puzzle is completed.  This is the beginning of the New Earth; the collective dream of peace, harmony, freedom and abundance for every being on this planet.

You can be, do, or have anything that you desire. The key is clarifying what you desire and taking concrete steps to align with your dream. It means getting out of your own way, releasing fear, doubt and destructive emotional and mental habits. It means becoming the you who has already realized the dream. It means getting focused yet releasing control of the wheel so that the power of the Universe can assist you in every possible way.

Step 1 – Gain Clarity and Insight

Step 2 – Release personal blocks and dis-empowering beliefs

Step 3 – Align with your dream, desire or purpose
Step 4 – Take inspired action
Step 5 – Invoke the power of the Universe to work on your behalf

When your dream seems out of reach, don’t stop believing. Believe even more.”

”Often when we approach the realization of our dreams, there is great fog before the top of the mountain.  Many turn back upon reaching the fog, in disbelief that their dreams are near or even possible.

The fog is not the time to turn back and give up.  The fog is the time to recommit to your dream, and keep going.  Just because you can’t see the mountain top doesn’t mean it is not there.  Think about where fog resides …does it not hover just below the peak of the mountain?

How many turn back just because they believe circumstance or conditions?  Circumstances and conditions are not to be believed; they are lies, they are deceptive, they are designed by life to separate the real dreamers from the lazy.

What it takes to pass the fog is becoming the person who is already on top of the mountain,
looking down on the path that got him there, in reverence, respect and gratitude, for he knows that it was the path that molded him into the person he had to become in order to realize the dream.

The realization of the dream always comes with sacrifice – sacrifice of disbelief, doubt, self-criticism, ego, self pity, and ones past self.  No one makes it to the mountain top with any of these inner burdens.

The fog represents all that the dreamer has carried with him up to this point.  The fog seems heavy and impassable, but fog is just fog.  It is intangible.  Try to capture a jar of fog.  It is impossible.  There is nothing there, nothing to hold on to.

To make it to the top of the mountain, in dream realization, one must let go of everything that clouds his vision, and as he does, the clouds lift and the fog is gone.  Often one realizes that he is only steps from the top of the mountain.”