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VOL. 113 - NO. 16 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 17, 2009 $.30 A COPY PAUL REVERE’S RIDE Mother Nature Destroys a Paradise on Patriot’s Day (The Italian Earthquake) by Dominic Avellani On Monday, April 6, 2009, or heavily damaged. In 1957, there was a small a 6.5 magnitude earthquake The Abruzzi countryside is earthquake in Tione degli struck L’Aquila, Abruzzi, Italy still being cultivated, the Abruzzi, the town where I at 3:30 AM while the popu- mountains are everywhere, was born. My family had to On Monday April 20, 2009 watch the re-enactment of lation was asleep. The disas- the rivers never run dry, abandon our house as did Paul Revere’s ride, starting on Hanover Street in front ter of the earthquake was so flowers, music and natural 70,000 people from L’Aquila of the Saint Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. Every year on strong that it devastated the beauty is enjoyed by millions and 26 surrounding towns Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers re-enact the rides capital city (L’Aquila) and 26 who visit this region from all did last week. My family slept of Paul Revere (Sgt. Chris Tobin, 2008) and William surrounding towns and vil- over the world. This tranquil in the fields before the au- Dawes. The re-enactments begin Sunday night before lages. Over 300 people per- and panoramic natural thorities told us to return to Patriot’s day with a service at the Old North Church. ished, over 2,000 were in- beauty turned into a scene our homes, just like 24,000 Monday morning Revere leaves from the North End, jured and over 20,000 homes from Dante’s Inferno on Boston and Dawes leaves from Roxbury, warning the and building were destroyed April 6, 2009. (Continued on Page 8) people while on their way to Lexington. For more infor- mation log on to www.nationallancers.com. Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston by Sal Giarratani It’s spring time in Boston, and next On Wednesday, April 22, all Boston week students from the Boston Public Centers for Youth and Families Schools will enjoy time off for April (BCYF) will host open houses, giving Third Suffolk vacation. School vacation will be a wel- families a chance to see what their local Candidate Endorsements come relief for students, but there are community center has to offer. Visit Third Suffolk Democrat state representative events for the entire family to take www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf for more in- candidates Susan Passoni and Aaron Michelwitz advantage of, starting with Patriots’ Day formation about your local center and each announced recent endorsements. Passoni on Monday. to view a complete listing of community th earned the support of the Mass. Association of I’ll help kick-off the 234 Patriots’ Day centers and school vacation week Social Workers (NASW-PACE) while Michelwitz Celebration on Monday morning with a activities. received the support of state Rep. Marty Waltz. flag raising ceremony on City Hall Plaza, Some school vacation week highlights “Aaron’s depth of knowledge and record of ac- followed by the Patriots’ Day Parade, at BCYF include: th complishments in our communities is unparallel which will march from City Hall to Kings • The 8 Annual All-Girls Sports … I have worked closely with him for the past Chapel on Tremont Street and on to the Festival: The Festival, which runs from four years and I have the utmost confidence in Old Granary Burial Grounds. You can April 21-24 at the Reggie Lewis Track & his ability to serve the residents of the 3rd Suffolk take in a piece of history by watching Athletic Center, was created to enhance District with integrity and distinction.” stated the reenactment of Paul Revere’s ride, sports and fitness opportunities for Rep. Waltz. starting on Hanover Street in front of young women ages 11 to 15. The festi- Meanwhile Genevieve Coyle, chair of Mass. the St. Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. that val begins with a day of self enhance- NASW – PACE stated, “Susan’s work in the com- morning, and William Dawes’ ride will ment through a series of wellness munity reflects a real commitment to creating a be reenacted at Elliot Square in Roxbury workshops, after which participants can safe and healthy environment for children which at the same time. take part in a variety of sports such as is the basis for a strong future for Massachusetts. Patriots’ Day also marks Marathon basketball, step dancing, golf, tennis, th She will bring a valuable perspective on the well Monday and the running of the 113 track & field, and ultimate frisbee. being of individuals, families and communities Boston Marathon. The 26 mile race from to the State House.” rural Hopkinton to Boston will conclude • PEACE-A-PALOOZA: Young people at Copley Square. I encourage you to ages 7-12 will learn about peaceful Don’t You Like Our Driver’s License? come out and cheer on the thousands of conflict resolution while participating in When an illegal immigrant was stopped for an marathoners that compete in this a variety of activities, performing com- OUI in Mississippi, he gave officers a fake driver’s internationally recognized event. munity service, attending workshops license. The cops knew it instantly. The photo on Throughout school vacation week, and learning from guest speakers. This (Continued on Page 14) community centers all over Boston will be hosting daily activities for youth. (Continued on Page 12) THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Mayor Menino Submits $2.4 Billion Budget to City Council Budget Aims to Maximize Resources and Minimize Impact to Services Citing the Fiscal Year one-third or $40 million of its 2010 budget as the toughest certified $121 million in SIBYLS AND THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS he has built, Mayor Thomas spendable reserves to help We are reminded that the In addition to scenes which Roman history. They are a M. Menino announced today close the budget gap. Given female counterpart to a illustrate events from the collection of oracular say- that the City’s recommended the highly-unstable global prophet is called a Sibyl. Old Testament, he also ings or prophesies (nine budget protects core city ser- economy, the remaining Delving a bit further into the enthroned seven prophets books) in Greek hexameter vices as much as possible two-thirds will be reserved for word Sibyl, there appears to and five sibyls. The prophets verse. The books are at- while closing a projected future budgets. be a root expression, “the are Jonah, Daniel, Isaiah, tributed to the Hellespontic $140 million deficit. The $2.4 • Wage Freeze: 22 unions will of God” attached to it. Zechariah, Joel, Ezekiel, Sibyl, put together at the billion recommended budget, agreed to a one-year wage Sibyl is also the name used and Jeremiah. The sibyls time of Solon (about 638 B.C.) submitted to the Boston City delay. When combined with during ancient times to are Erythraea, who foretold and buried in the Temple of Council today, focuses on the the one-year wage delay for identify those prophetesses the details of the passion of Apollo at Gergis, on Mount Mayor’s priorities of invest- non-unionized employees who were inspired by some Christ and the Resurrection, Ida. The collection found its ing in youth, strengthening and the wage cuts for the god, usually Apollo, and some Cumaea, who is credited way to Cumaea who brought our neighborhoods and grow- City’s senior staff, this action were even described as with “God shall be born of a it to Rome during the reign ing our economy. saved the City over $8.7 mil- Apollo’s daughters or favor- pure virgin and hold con- of Tarquinius Superbus, the “To preserve our gains and lion and preserved 196 jobs. ite wives. More often than verse with sinners,” Del- last king of regal Rome make new strides we had to While these efforts de- not, they were considered to phica, or the Delphic Oracle, (about 500 B.C.). It is said make tough decisions,” said creased the deficit and saved be maidens who lived near who, in addition to being that Cumaea offered the Mayor Menino. “We had to cut 446 jobs, the FY 10 budget springs that inspired a di- consulted on national and nine books to the king at an in some areas so we can con- still projects 565 layoffs. vine influence. This caused personal matters, wrote exorbitant price. He refused tinue to invest in our priori- “These aren’t numbers, the sibyl to utter prophetic many poems about the In- to pay the amount so she ties – the frontline services they are people with families expressions while in a carnation, the virgin birth, burned six of the books. that you value most. We will who perform critical work,” trance, daze, or frenzy. the passion, the crucifixion The king finally bought the not only be able to provide said Mayor Menino. “That’s Most confusion about and the Resurrection, the remaining three books at these services in the present why I’m doing everything I Sibyls seems to be in their Libyian Sibyl who said, “The the original price. These but also continue to build a can – from pursuing more exact numbers.