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VOL. 118 - NO. 31 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 1, 2014 $.35 A COPY KUHNER COUNTRY TURNS OUT BIG Dark Moments for Revere and Says No Way Jose to as Tornado Roars Down Broadway Governor Patrick’s Illegal Idea by Sal Giarratani On Monday morning, the skies darkened and the rain fell and as I drove to- wards Broadway in Revere, I noticed broken trees as I reached the Revere Beach Parkway underpass. I in- stantly thought tornado and I was correct. Everywhere I looked, I saw the results of nature’s rage. Many folks were walking around in a daze wondering what just happened. I missed the tor- nado by no more than 10 minutes. I found out the tornado struck down on Broadway near the ice skating rink Trees and debris strewn throughtout the Revere Beach and moved quickly through Parkway section of Revere. State Rep. Leah Cole, R-Peabody, Lynn Mayor Judy a large swath of Revere Kennedy and Brittany from the “Jeff Kuhner Show” on mostly down Broadway. Folks WRKO Radio (Photo by Sal Giarratani) said it sounded like a freight Over 5,000 folks showed up outside the Massachusetts train roaring down a track and everything in its path Statehouse last Saturday, July 26 in opposition to Gover- was struck in little more nor Deval Patrick’s decision to accept some ‘1,000 so-called unaccompanied “children” to ease the crisis down on our than four minutes time. As one person told me, southern border in especially south Texas where the flood- “The sky got dark, the rain gates have broken and thousands have run into our coun- try calling themselves refugees. come down, the winds kicked up and trees starting Patrick has pulled out all stops to make those against falling apart.” Everyone was (Continued on Page 6) saying the same thing. As I walked up and down Broad- way, it looked like ISIS running through Iraq. De- News Briefs struction everywhere. Roofs of houses were blown off. by Sal Giarratani Property damage wherever An auto repair shop on Broadway, Revere had their roof you looked. Cars covered in blown off. Just How Demented is Harry Reid? trees. Houses covered in (Above photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) trees. Live wires hanging How demented must someone be to qualify as down street after street. the Senate Majority Leader? Recently, in reac- I saw emergency folks tion to the 5-4 Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby working quickly following decision, Reid actually attacked the “five white the tornado strike. Commu- Supreme Court Justices” who voted away “a nities nearby came to the aid woman’s right to have sex.” Wrong on both counts. of Revere helping to restore No one is denying a woman’s right to have sex some sanity in the commu- and Thomas is African American last time I nity devastated by the bru- looked. tality of this storm. Who writes up this stuff for him? Is he really I have been told and was this bad and why is he still in charge of the U.S. glad to hear that no one Senate? died and few were injured. EPA Brown Shirts Mayor Dan Rizzo called this Latest out of the Executive Branch. EPA with a miracle and so do I. President Obama’s blessing can now garnish the All in all, it was reported earnings of those businesses it believes have that about 100 structures violated EPA standards without going to a judge. both business and residen- The IRS can already do this and now EPA joins tial were damaged with 13 suit. All these new regulations on citizens with- getting condemned for be- Revere Fire Department checking the damages to their out Congress having any say in the matter. ing unsafe. These numbers fire station. Arizona Dreamers Can Drive Now might grow but most folks (Photo by Sal Giarratani) The most liberal US Court of Appeals in San were just happy to be alive Revere will rebound as and Revere city officials who Francisco has now ruled that Arizona cannot deny to talk about what happened. homes and businesses get led the community through driver’s licenses to young unauthorized immi- A storm like this, the idea restored, trees will be planted. the tornado’s trail of destruc- grants whom the federal government has given of a tornado hitting a sea- Lives will move on, no one tion. Congrats to all the protection from deportation and permission to side community made people will forget Monday, July 28th nearby communities who work. understand how powerful or where they were when quickly came to Revere’s (Continued on Page 15) nature can be and how help- that tornado touched their aid. less victims of such a night- very lives. Revere will keep on keep- marish storm felt. Kudos to Mayor Dan Rizzo ing on! THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 1, 2014 LT. JEREMIAH F. “JERRY” GOODWIN Will Seek the Democratic Nomination in Special Election to Fill Suffolk County Sheriff Seat His Principles are a Catalyst for Running Candidate for Suffolk County MYTHOLOGY … A SKELETON OUTLINE Sheriff and Revere Police Lieu- A Chaos (Roman-Vesta) tenant Jeremiah F. Goodwin does B. Primeval Beings F. Secondary gods-Offspring from the not want to be thought of as a 1. Erebus-Primeval darkness union of Zeus with other goddesses or politician, rather a senior law 2. Myx-Night titanesses. enforcement professional with 3. Gaea-Mother earth 1. Athena-Goddess of wisdom, crafts, over 30 years of law enforcement 4. Hemera-Day and war (Roman-Minerva) experience. He has the experience, 5. Aether-Upper atmosphere 2. Apollo-god of poetry, games, healing, dedication, and the determination 6. Charon-The boatman in Hades and the sun to deliver effective police services 7. Uranus-The heavens. 3. Ares-god of war (Roman-Mars) and programs for the benefit of C. Primary Titans ... Giant deities, 4. Aphrodite-Goddess of love and the county. Goodwin believes the forerunners of the gods. beauty. (Roman-Venus) men and women of law enforcement should not be influ- 1. Cronus-Leader of the Titans. 5. Hebe-Goddess of eternal youth enced by special interests or political needs, rather their (Roman-Saturn) 6. Artemis-Goddess of the hunt duty to protect and serve the community. 2. Oceanus-god of the Ocean Stream. (Roman-Diana) Goodwin serves as Platoon Commander at the Revere 3. Hyperion-Original sun god, father of 7. Hermes-Messenger of the gods. Police Department. Helios (Roman-Mercury) He is a decorated public servant, earning accolades 4. Phoebe-Goddess of Starlight. 8. Hephaestus-god of fire and smith of and commendations from the City of Revere, the 5. Rhea-An earthly goddess. the gods (Roman-Vulcan) Commonwealth, and the United States for specific acts 6. Tethys-A sea goddess. 9. Persephone-Goddess of the growing of bravery and his commitment to serve. 7. Iapetus-Ancestor of the human race grain. (Roman-Properina) If not for a trip to Camp Casey, South Korea in 2009 he 8. Theia-Wife of Iapetus 10. Dionysus-god of wine and ecstasy. would not be in this race. A fervent advocate for our nation’s 9. Crius-Grandfather of Hecate, the (Roman-Bacchus) veterans, Goodwin was overseas to visit with our troops. goddess of witchcraft. 11. The Muses-Goddesses of the arts While there, he befriended a great number of soldiers. He 10. Mnemosyne-The goddess of 12. The Fates-Goddesses who was proud to find a young generation of Americans who memory determine the life and death of men were “strong and willing to serve others.” 11. Themis-Goddess of divine justice 13. The Seasons-Goddesses of the One particular solider left a positive impression on 12. Coeus-Grandfather of Apollo and changing seasons and the nature order of Goodwin. The infantry solid, with some youthful indiscre- Minerva. things. tions in his past, had become a skilled, combat tested, D. Secondary Titans-Offspring of the 14. The Charities-Goddesses of joy, accomplished solider, and a consummate gentleman. It was Titans. grace, charm and beauty plain to see the young veteran was ready to excel. 1. Helios-Sun god, (Roman-Sol) G. Heroes and Demigods-Offspring from Upon the young soldiers honorable discharge from mili- 2. Selene-Goddess of the Moon, the union of Zeus and mortals tary service and return to the area, Goodwin was both (Roman-Luna) 1. Perseus-Slayer of the Gargon, surprised and disappointed when he learned the young vet- 3. Eros-Goddess of the Morning Medusa eran was denied employment by the Suffolk County (Roman-Aurora). 2. Minos-King of Crete and stepfather Sheriff’s Department. That feeling of a law enforcement 4. Atlas-Bearer of the Heavens of the Minotaur agency failing a young promising veteran stung. And that 5. Prometheus-savior of the Human 3. Helen of Troy-The most beautiful sting became a catalyst for Goodwin’s continued evalua- Race woman in her time and the cause of the tion of “the Governance of Law Enforcement in Massachu- 6. Epimetheus-Provider for all animal Trojan War. setts.” Goodwin further discovered that fiscal mismanage- life 4. Castor and Pollux-Heavenly twins ment had caused severe financial distress to the county 7. Pandora-First woman on earth honored by the Romans correctional system.