SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Saugus Lynn schools schools are now prepare closed to close By Elyse Carmosino By David McLellan ITEM STAFF ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — Starting LYNN — The Lynn Monday, Saugus Public school district — and at Schools will close through least 28 others on the at least March 27 as a North Shore, including precaution to mitigate the Lynn eld, Marblehead, spread of COVID-19, also Nahant, Saugus, and known as the coronavirus. Swampscott — have can- Superintendent David celed all classes until at DeRuosi made the an- least March 27. nouncement Friday in a At a Friday press con- series of statements to ference, Lynn Mayor parents and faculty. Thomas McGee said the “As you are well aware, city made the decision in the ongoing COVID-19 the face of an “unparal- situation is prompting leled” situation, the pan- long-term school closings demic of COVID-19, a not only in Massachu- ITEM PHOTO | DAVID McLELLAN strain of coronavirus that setts, but throughout the has infected more than country,” his statement Two rolls of paper towels remain on the shelves at Stop & Shop in Swampscott Friday after- 100,000 people across the read. “I am writing to noon after crowds cleared out many of the perishable goods at the supermarket. globe, and more than 100 let you know the Saugus in Massachusetts. There Public Schools will be closing for the foreseeable Swampscott Lynn group is no known cure or vac- future.” cine for the coronavirus, Residents were initial- which presents symptoms ly told school buildings cupboards are expects to similar to the  u. would be closed through “I want you to know that at least March 20, but a we are taking all neces- second statement hours all but bare feed a need sary steps to prevent later extended the time the potential spread of frame an extra week. By David McLellan By Steve Krause COVID-19,” McGee said. DeRuosi explained ITEM STAFF ITEM STAFF While Lynn does not have a con rmed case of there have been no diag- SWAMPSCOTT — On one side of the aisle, the LYNN — The Lynn Education District, which ties nosed cases of the virus coronavirus, a number of freezers were full with ice cream. On the other side, together Lynn Public Schools, KIPP Academy, St. residents have been test- in Saugus and that the a lone jug of 2-percent milk sat next to a depleted Mary’s, and several key non-pro t agencies who decision was made “out ed. One resident has been section of eggs. serve school-age children, is putting its collective of an abundance of cau- tested at the Lynn Com- There was no shortage of nonessential items at heads together to ensure that students who might tion” in light of a meeting munity Health Center, ac- the Swampscott Stop & Shop Friday afternoon, but be in need of meals while schools are closed due to between himself and the cording to Chief Medical shelves normally holding toilet paper, hand sanitiz- the COVID-19 virus have those needs met. Town of Saugus Emergen- Of cer Geoff Pechinsky, er, or bottled water were barren. There was also no KIPP director Caleb Dolan organized a conference cy Planning Team. and results are pending. “This two-week school shortage of shoppers, who crowded the store and call with the various heads of school, branch direc- Lynn has nine people un- closure is consistent with packed their shopping carts with food and supplies. tors and CEOs Friday afternoon to coordinate an der quarantine at home, many of our neighboring “People are freaked out,” said Alberto Ruiz, who organized response to the closing of schools in Lynn according to the city’s districts on the North was stocking up on canned goods and other non- at least through the end of the month. Public Health Depart- Shore,” he said. perishable foods. “I don’t think it’s that bad. I’m not “At KIPP we are grateful to be surrounded by ment, and they are having The announcement scared, but you have got to be careful.” school and community partners who believe, like their temperatures taken came one day after DeRu- Ruiz was one of many shoppers preparing in the James Baldwin wrote, that ‘all the children are al- twice a day. These people osi told attendees at Sau- event they are quarantined due to potential expo- ways ours,’ Dolan wrote in an email sent out to all have traveled from a Cen- gus’ school committee sure to COVID-19, a type of coronavirus that has Education District members. ters for Disease Control meeting to prepare for SWAMPSCOTT, A3 FEED, A3 and Prevention-desig- “inevitable” closure in the nated high-risk country, wake of Governor Charlie or have possibly come in Baker’s State of Emer- contact with someone who gency declaration earlier CLOSINGS OPINION SPORTS has contracted the virus. this week. 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LYNN www.facebook.com/StAn- cerns can call (617) 722- Girls: Brown School The ribbon cutting for drewsMarblehead/. Check 2410 or email Theodore. Dorothy Eloise Gratiano, 96 LB Music School, 577 Wal- there and the church’s [email protected]. SAUGUS nut St., Lynn, scheduled website, www.standrews- Due to the grow- Saugus public schools for March 23, 3 p.m., is mhd.org, for the latest up- ing health concern of closed starting Monday LYNN — Dorothy Eloise Gra- canceled. dates on measures taken COVID-19, the Peabody and continuing through tiano, age 96, of Lynn, passed Lynn Public Schools in response to COVID-19 Recreation, Parks, and March 27. This may be ex- away Saturday, March 7, closed through at least as well as cancellations Forestry Department tended. 2020. Prior to her retirement, March 27. and postponements. Rec- has decided to cancel the The Friday night Teen tor Clyde Elledge and championship games for she worked for Purity Oil for 55 SWAMPSCOTT Drop-In Center at Lynn Assistant Minister Cara our Peabody Elementary years. Dorothy enjoyed dress- Swampscott Public Rockhill are available for Basketball League. ing in the 30’s and 40’s style Tech is canceled for the next four weeks. There’s pastoral needs, and the “This decision was made Schools closed through at out ts and with a feathered no Teen Center on March church of ce is scheduled to prioritize the health and least March 27. hat and veil. She loved horses 13, 20, 27 and April 3. to be open during regular wellbeing of all involved, Town Hall will be closed and going to Salem Willows Grace United Methodist of ce hours through the as safety is always our to the public. Most town for ice cream. Church is canceling all week of March 16. number one priority,”Pea- business can be handled She is survived by her sister, church activities, meet- Tedesco Country Club body Recreation Program online, by mail, through Virginia Morabito, her nephew ings, clothes closet, and closed until further notice. Supervisor Kierstin Merli- email, or by telephone; and his wife Ernest and Cindy worship services until fur- no stated in an email. and appointments will be Sharpe, her great nephew and ther notice. This includes NAHANT She added: “To close scheduled only if entirely Saturday Breakfast and Nahant public schools the season, we have de- necessary by calling 781- great nieces, Ernest, Saman- the Boiled Dinner on Sun- closed through at least cided to declare tourna- 596-8850. tha, Jessica and Jennifer. day. March 27. ment co-champions. All The Senior Center will private. Arrangements by the Service information: Dor- All public buildings, in- trophies and certi cates be closed to the public. othy’s funeral and burial at GOODRICH Funeral Home, LYNNFIELD cluding Johnson Elemen- will be delivered to school Limited services will be Pine Grove Cemetery were Lynn. Lynn eld public schools tary school, will be closed principals in the upcom- available to seniors includ- closed through at least starting Monday. ing weeks. Please help us ing access to food services March 27. congratulate the following and transportation ser- PEABODY teams who are receiving vices. Call 781-596-8866 MARBLEHEAD All Peter A. Torigian Se- the following awards this Sylvia P. George, 67 for more information. Marblehead public nior Center activities are season: The Library will be 1952-2020 schools closed through at canceled. The 79 Central League Champions: closed to the public. Sylvia P. George, 67, of Riv- least March 27. St. center remains open Boys: Welch School The Church of St. An- for hot lunch every day, Girls: Center School All Town-sponsored pub- erside, Conn., and a former lic events (recreation, li- resident of Lynn eld passed drew (Episcopal), Marble- Monday through Friday Tournament head, has canceled Sunday between 11:30 and 12:00 Co-Champions brary, senior center, etc.) peacefully surrounded by are postponed. her loving family on Thursday, services and church school Noon. Boys: McCarthy School & for the time being. On State Rep. Theodore Burke School All Board, Committee, March 12, 2020 at Green- and other public meetings wich Hospital. She was born Sunday, March 15, the ser- Speliotis canceled district Girls: Burke School; Cen- are cancelled while we ex- in Boston on Aug. 14, 1952 mon and prayers will be of ce hours for March. ter School to the late George and Irene streamed on the church’s West Peabody residents Sportsmanship Award plore virtual meeting solu- Roupakis. Facebook page, https:// with questions and con- Boys: Brown School tions. Sylvia received her Mas- ters Degree in Education and taught second grade for 36 years at Ingalls School in Lynn, Massachusetts bans gatherings where she also went to school as a student. She was a mem- ber of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. of 250 or more amid outbreak Sylvia loved to bake and cook Health said. 400 tests a day. the Church of the Archan- By Steve LeBlanc Prisons of cials said for her family and friends. She ASSOCIATED PRESS Sudders refused to say gels, 1527 Bedford Street, they will evaluate the re- will be greatly missed by her COURTHOUSE how many tests have been Stamford, Conn., on Monday, instatement of family and family, friends, and neighbors. BOSTON (AP) — Coro- DELAYS AND done so far but said that March 16, 2020 from 12-1 friend visits on an “ongo- Sylvia is survived by her navirus-related develop- RESTRICTIONS information would be re- p.m. with a funeral service ing basis.” devoted husband, Anthony C. ments in Massachusetts: Massachusetts state leased next week. to be celebrated at 1 p.m. Suffolk County District George of Riverside, Conn., courts are postponing all Baker also said Fri- Interment will follow at Attorney Rachael Rollins her loving children, Steven A. BAN ON LARGE civil and criminal jury day that he won’t order Woodland Cemetery, Wood- said the county’s House George and his wife Erin of GATHERINGS trials until at least April a statewide closure of Manhattan, Peter G. George land Place, Stamford. Gov. Charlie Baker is- of Correction is also sus- 21, the state’s highest schools but that state ed- pending visits. Her of ce of Greenwich, Conn., Diana I. In lieu of owers, the fam- sued an emergency or- court said. The Supreme ucation of cials are offer- Walsh and her husband Dave ily request that donations be der Friday banning most said it will “work with the Judicial Court said cases ing school departments community to make sure of Pelham, New York, Jennifer made in Sylvia’s memory to gatherings of more than in which a jury has al- guidance about when to that families are able to M. George and her ancé Phil the Lustgarten Foundation, 250 people as the state ready been selected will close individual schools if remain in contact with of Pelham, New York, and her 415 Crossways Park Drive, works to limit the spread continue until there is a needed. granddaughter, Reagan Shea Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797 of the new coronavirus. verdict. The Archdiocese of Bos- their loved ones who are George. Also surviving is her or to the National Pancreatic The order prohibits No new grand juries ton and the Diocese of in custody.” sister, Paula Prew and her Cancer Foundation, P.O sporting events with will be empaneled before Spring eld have also an- husband Bob of Lynn eld, Box 1848, Longmont, CO spectators, concerts, con- April 21, either. Court nounced that they are ENHANCED LOGAN and several nieces and neph- 80502. ventions, fundraisers, of cials say criminal suspending all daily and SCREENINGS ews. To leave online condo- parades, festivals and suspects who want their Sunday Masses. The Department of Service information: Fam- lences, please visit www. other events that bring case to move forward be- Homeland Security has ily and friends may call at cognetta.com. together 250 or more fore then may seek an SENATE RACE named Boston Logan In- people in a single room exception “in exceptional Democratic U.S. Rep. ternational Airport one or venue. circumstances.” Joe Kennedy III said Fri- of 13 airports to provide The order exempts air- Of cials are also bar- day that he is temporar- enhanced health screen- Joan Winifred Alleyne, 81 ports, bus and train sta- ring people who have ily suspending all cam- ing for passengers who 1939-2020 tions, medical facilities, traveled to China, Italy, paign activities in light have been to certain Eu- libraries, shopping malls, Iran, Japan and South of the growing threat of ropean countries during LYNN — Joan Winifred polling locations and Korea within the past 14 COVID-19, the disease the past 14 days. Massa- (Speede) Alleyne, a Lynn res- grocery or retail stores. days and those with pos- caused by the new corona- chusetts Port Authority ident for more than 40 years, Restaurants are exempt- sible coronavirus symp- virus. spokeswoman Jennifer born Feb. 12, 1939 in Bar- ed, provided they encour- toms, such as a fever, Kennedy is hoping to Mehigan said Friday bados; passed peacefully on age social distancing. cough and shortness of oust Democratic U.S. Sen. that U.S. Customs and March 10, 2020. Of ces, government build- breath from state court- Ed Markey, who is run- Border Protection and Prior to her retirement, she ings and many factories houses. ning for reelection. the U.S. Centers for Dis- are also exempt. was a nurse at St. Elizabeth Kennedy’s campaign ease Control and Pre- Hospital in Brighton. TESTING, manager Nick Clemons vention will perform the LATEST COVID-19 Beloved mother of Ronald, SCHOOLS, MASSES said it isn’t wise to contin- screenings. Clyde, Richard, and Natalie TOTALS Two private labs have ue political activities, The The number of people received authorization suspension will last one Alleyne. Joan is also survived ABOUT THE VIRUS by two sisters, Ernester and who have tested positive from the federal govern- week. for COVID-19 in Massa- ment to begin testing for For most people, the Yvonne, 11 grandchildren: new coronavirus causes Rodney, Clifford, Akilah, Alex, chusetts rose to 123 on the coronavirus in Massa- PRISON VISITS only mild or moderate Shaquille, Rikeem, Kassandra, Friday. chusetts. SUSPENDED Olivia, Precious, Pryde, and Ninety-four cases were State Health and Hu- The Massachusetts De- symptoms, such as fe- Derek; six great-grandchil- associated with a meet- man Services Marylou partment of Correction ver and cough. For some, dren: Aaliyah, Trezon, Kalynda, ing of executives of the Sudders said Friday that said family and friend vis- especially older adults Mason, Lakai, and one on her sion, Lynn, Tuesday, March firm Biogen at a Boston LabCorp and Quest Di- its will not be allowed at and people with existing way. 17, at 11 a.m. Visitation 10- hotel last month, eight agnostics will help the any of the state’s 16 cor- health problems, it can Service information: Fu- 11 a.m. are associated with state increase testing. rectional facilities amid cause more severe illness, neral services and repass Arrangements by the GO- Berkshire Medical Cen- She also said the state the outbreak of the novel including pneumonia, or will be held at Zion Baptist ODRICH Funeral Home, 128 ter and 10 have been Department of Public coronavirus. Attorneys death. The vast majori- Church, 4 Adams St. Exten- Washington Street, Lynn. hospitalized, the state Health lab will soon dou- will still be able to visit ty of people recover from Department of Public ble its testing capacity to their clients. the new virus.

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State police: Man eeing leave the hotel and try to chusetts has ruled. and booking photographs gency medical service EMS Inc., Attorney Gen- troopers opens re, is shot enter a parked car. The Supreme Judicial of police of cers accused will cancel $1.6 million eral Maura Healey said When troopers con- Court ruled unanimous- of drunken driving and a in ambulance debts and in a written statement WEST SPRINGFIELD, verged to make the arrest, ly Thursday that The report for a judge accused pay $50,000 in restitu- Wednesday. Gonzalez ed and red a (AP) — A man running Boston Globe was entitled of stealing a $4,000 watch. tion to resolve an alle- “For years, this compa- handgun at troopers, Pro- to booking photos and A clerk magistrate later re- away from Massachusetts gation that its lawyer ny knew that vulnerable State Police troopers who copio said. The troopers reports on police of cers fused to issue the criminal threatened consumers, consumers in the Lowell were trying to arrest him returned re. arrested on drunken charges against the judge. authorities said. community were being opened re on the pursu- Gonzalez was treated driving charges and the Debt collection at- ing of cers, who returned at the scene before being booking photo and report Massachusetts EMS to torney Robert White taken advantage of and taken to Baystate Medi- re and struck him, a on the arrest of a judge. threatened nearly 880 they should have put an cal Center in Spring eld, cancel $1.6 million in spokesman for the depart- Releasing the informa- consumers with arrest end to it,” Healey said. where he remains under ambulance debts ment said. tion is an essential part of and imprisonment for police guard. His condi- assuring public con dence Troopers were con- LOWELL (AP) — A outstanding debts to tion was not disclosed. in the judiciary and law ducting surveillance at Massachusetts emer- Lowell-based Trinity 781-593-7700 a West Spring eld hotel enforcement, Chief Jus- Publishing Daily, except Sundays on Friday morning where High court: Police, judge tice Ralph Gants wrote in USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 Enrique Gonzales, 42, booking photos are public the ruling. Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA of Framingham, was “Such matters implicate and additional of ces. records Copyright ©2017 The Daily Item believed to be staying, not only the integrity of Subscriptions spokesman David Pro- BOSTON (AP) — Book- the public of cials who Welcome Dental Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States copio said in a statement. ing photographs of judges allegedly engaged in crim- $20.00 for 4 weeks Gonzalez was wanted on and law enforcement of - inal conduct but also the Nice Cosmetic Fillings & Dentures $65.00 for 13 weeks integrity of our criminal $130.00 for 26 weeks two warrants, one alleg- cers who get arrested as $260.00 for 1 year ing he photographed a well as the police reports justice system,’’ he wrote. Natalya Kravetskaya, D.M.D. Send payment to and POSTMASTER, child in a sexual manner connected with their cas- The Globe led the 30 State Street send address changes to: and another for alleged es are public records, even lawsuit that led to Thurs- The Daily Item cocaine possession, police if the of cials are never day’s ruling in 2015 after Lynn, MA 01901 110 Munroe St. P.O. Box 5 said. arraigned in court, the police departments refused 781-595-8606 Lynn, MA 01903 Police saw Gonzalez highest court in Massa- to release police reports SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Saugus schools are now closed SAUGUS School board member From A1 Dennis Gould agreed. “If we didn’t do it now, Shelves typ- Numerous other near- we might have been forced ically piled by towns and cities have to do it from the state high with already announced long- anyway,” he said, add- toilet paper term school closures, in- ing that many students and paper cluding Lynn, Lynn eld, were absent from classes towels are Swampscott, and Burling- the Friday before closing. almost ton. “Parents are really ner- barren at “In my 32 years (work- vous about stuff like that, the Stop ing), this is unprecedent- so it made sense to just go & Shop in ed,” DeRuosi said. ahead and not open Mon- Swampscott. School board vice chair day.” Ryan Fisher said he sup- According to DeRuo- ITEM PHOTO | ported the district’s deci- si’s statement, parents DAVID McLELLAN sion. and faculty will receive “Everyone’s on the same regular updates through page. We’re all watching Blackboard Connect, so- Swampscott shelves are all but bare this happen in real-time cial media, and the dis- together,” he said. “I think trict’s website, and more it’s very wise to keep information is currently you’ve got to go get food.” school freshman, the now, because it’s ying off SWAMPSCOTT people home as much as available on the Saugus Some weren’t concerned school administration the shelves at local stores, From A1 possible. You don’t want Public Schools website. at all. Others were frus- emailed a survey about she said. a child going to school, been deemed pandemic by trated. Whispers of, “Cra- home technology to stu- Foutes said she normally being exposed, and then Elyse Carmosino can be the World Health Orga- zy,” or, “This is ridiculous,” dents’ families, inquiring buys things like toilet pa- bringing it home to an el- reached at ecarmosino@ nization, infecting more could be heard from shop- about the families’ readi- per in bulk, but has been derly grandparent.” itemlive.com. than 100,000. pers searching for a non- ness in case students have buying “extra” lately and Mary Gregory, another existent roll of toilet paper. to be educated remotely. stocking up on essential shopper, said she was con- One man, in a voice only A day after that email items. She said it’s be- half joking, said, “I’m on was sent out, Swampscott cerned for her boyfriend, cause people want to be Lynn schools my super special corona- — and 27 other North who has a preexisting re- prepared in the event they virus shopping spree,” to Shore school districts — spiratory condition and whomever he was talking announced schools would have to stay home for long could be more susceptible to on his phone. be closed until at least periods of time. prepare to close to dying from the coro- The manager at the March 27. “It’s because everybody navirus, which presents Swampscott Stop & Shop, “Every day feels like it’s is like, ‘What if we get for at least 14 days from symptoms similar to the LYNN Andrew Ziner, declined to blending into the next. It’s quarantined?’” Foutes the time of return, McGee u. She said she had to From A1 comment on the situation. quite surreal,” Foutes said. said. “At any point we said. buy enough food for her- Calls to a Stop & Shop Foutes said she is glad could get quarantined be- symptomatic as of Friday. The elderly and those self and him before more spokeswoman were not the schools have closed, cause someone gets sick, with preexisting condi- goods start running out. Although schools are answered. because waiting until a but we could also get closed for classes, grab- tions like diabetes and “He’s not quarantining, Preparedness isn’t just student or teacher con- quarantined as a town, we and-go lunches will be heart disease should take I’d say, but he’s staying a topic among grocery tracts COVID-19 would be could get quarantined as a available for school stu- extra precautions, such at home as much as pos- store shoppers, but among “too late.” It’s also unreal- state. We just don’t know.” dents between 11 a.m. as staying at least 6 feet sible,” Gregory said. “We parents of students at istic to have students con- and 1 p.m. at Thurgood away from other people in both are trying not to go to Swampscott’s schools. Ac- stantly using hand sani- David McLellan can be Marshall Middle School, a practice known as “so- too many crowded places cording to Hilary Foutes, tizer at school, even if it’s reached at dmclellan@ Lynn English, Classical, cial distancing.” or anything like that, but whose daughter is a high available in the classroom itemlive.com. and Vocational Technical If someone feels sick, high schools. they should call a doctor, Students and staff rather than showing up Travel agent: ‘Stay put and wait for deals’ should retrieve their be- at a hospital or doctor’s longings from the schools of ce, said Lynn Commu- between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. nity Health Center Chief TRAVEL this Monday, March 16. Medical Of cer Geoff From A1 Raquel DaSilva, Lynn Auditorium shows Pechinsky. a sales agent at are postponed through The Massachusetts De- Cole to guide customers to April 29, and will be Gomes Travel, partment of Public Health a decision to travel or not scheduled at a later date, has to approve all tests for works with a travel. McGee said. the coronavirus, McGee customer of “They have to be com- Residents should con- said, making it dif cult fortable whether they go the insurance duct business with City for health of cials to test or stay. A travel profes- agency which Hall over the phone or on- people who have poten- sional cuts through obsta- is partnered line as much as possible, tially been exposed to the cles to get things done,” with the travel McGee said. All in-person virus. Cole said. business. city government meet- “We are all pretty frus- As a former Peabody ings will be held virtually, trated by that,” McGee Area Chamber of Com- ITEM PHOTOS | postponed, or canceled, said. merce board member and SPENSER HASAK McGee said. People are According to Lynn certi ed travel consul- also asked to refrain from Emergency Management tant, Cole is con dent the er of Swampscott-based Once they are posi- Street insurance business holding any “unnecessary Director Lt. Paul Ricchi, home-based agency she Charm & Awe Travel Co., tioned to rebound, air- will provide a nancial large gatherings.” the situation is “evolving,” has run for 18 years will said airlines are making lines will offer discounts cushion against travel People should wash but city departments are survive the travel down- changes day to day in and deals to attract cus- business losses. Most of their hands regularly for staying in contact with turn. schedules and ights and tomers. his clients are interested at least 20 seconds, cov- each other, as well as with Tseitlin, owner of Free also making allowances “We’re anticipating in traveling to southern er their mouths or noses state authorities. Wind Travel in Lynn, on cancellations and pen- travelers will be offered Europe. while coughing or sneez- Of cial information and Amy Grishman, own- alties. great deals,” Grishman Tseitlin, who hopes a ing, and stay home if they on the city’s response to said. travel rebound will make are sick, McGee said. Any- COVID-19 is available at She urged people plan- his rm’s 25th anniver- one who has traveled from http://www.ci.lynn.ma.us/. ning to travel to avoid sary in October a happy China, Iran, South Korea, Italy and other European David McLellan can be getting bogged down on milestone, is doing his countries should quaran- reached at dmclellan@ the internet and check best to get customers tine themselves at home itemlive.com. the Center for Dis- where they want to go. ease Control and World He reunited a wom- Health Organization an with family in the Man charged in 1993 websites for accurate in- Ukraine by routing her formation on coronavirus ight through Turkey. An- travel risks. other client wants to y to Prague on March 28 for a murder of parents, It’s only Grishman’s spa vacation. third year in the travel “Our advice is put on business but the former sister denied parole hold any plans,” Tseitlin marketing professional is said. ROCHESTER, Mass. anie in the back of the con dent she can weather (AP) — A Massachusetts head. the virus and its impact Thor Jourgensen can be man serving life in prison He was found guilty of A model plane is on display at Gomes Travel on business. reached at tjourgensen@ for the 1993 brutal mur- the murder in 1995 and Service in Peabody. Azevedo said his Main itemlive.com. der of his parents and was sentenced to three 11-year-old sister was de- concurrent life sentences nied parole. without the possibility of Lynn group is expecting to feed a need A state Parole Board is- parole, The Boston Globe sued a unanimous opinion reported. FEED for all LPS students at activities. for those who need one, it Tuesday denying Gerard His convictions were af- McCra, now known as Ku- From A1 Classical, English, Lynn Caleb Dolan said KIPP is making plans to provide rmed by the Massachu- luwm Asar, parole, accord- Vocational Technical In- will also be serving break- lunches too. setts Supreme Judicial ing to Plymouth District Lynn Public Schools will stitute and Marshall fast and lunch, mainly, on Lynn Economic Oppor- Attorney Timothy J. Cruz. Court in 1998. be closed until March 27, Middle School, between a grab-and-go basis. tunity CEO Birgitta Da- In a statement, Cruz In 2013, a state Supreme and while Superinten- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also, Like Tutwiler, both mon said that LEO is open said Asar, who is now 41, Judicial Court decision dent Dr. Patrick Tutwiler beginning Monday, Tut- Dolans said that they an- for business. found Asar’s provisions wiler said, families can ticipated that their schools “We had an emergen- “savagely executed his en- stressed that no one in tire family back in 1993 mandating life without access academic activities may be closed for a lot lon- cy preparedness meeting the district has been diag- and then sat before the the possibility of parole and resources by grade on ger, but that they are plan- this week. We’ll know nosed with the virus, the Parole Board, and showed “were invalid as applied to their school’s website. ning for the next two weeks. more next week, but our move is being made “out of no remorse for his heinous juveniles convicted of rst “Students should engage St. Mary’s has a vendor, plan is to stay open. We an abundance of caution.” actions, not even uttering degree murder,” according He also warned that it daily with these activities Dr. John Dolan said, who provide breakfast, lunch and a snack, and we’ll con- their names once.” to a statement from the was possible that schools and resources,” he said, will step in and help stu- The board, according to district attorney’s of ce. adding that if parents can- dents at the school who tinue to do that.” would remain closed much Cruz’s of ce, said he “is He will become eligi- not access the activities might have trouble with LEO will also keep its longer. not yet rehabilitated, and ble to go before the board “After March 27, we will via computer, they can ob- breakfast and lunch. fuel assistance of ce up and running. his release is not compat- again in ve years. re-evaluate whether or not tain paper-based activities Other groups around Also remaining open ible with the welfare of to open schools, and will and resources at all schools Lynn are pitching in too. will be Girls Inc. Raw Art- society.” make a decision to do so from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon- While the Lynn YMCA is AW FFICES OF works, however, will be Of cials said that in L O on a weekly basis. There day through Friday. adhering to a Metro North AMES ARRIGAN closed as long as Lynn’s October 1993, Asar got J J. C is potential for extended Both KIPP and St. directive to limit activi- schools are. into an argument with • Social Security Disability school closure,” he wrote Mary’s are also closed for ties to members (no guest “We are following in the his parents and later that • Workers Compensation the next two weeks. St. passes), close the gym and • Accidents in a mailing to parents in path of the public schools,” day shot his mother, Mer- the district. Mary’s Head of School Dr. allow lap swimming only, it le McCra, 36, in the head 25 years located across said executive director Kit from Lynn District Court “Accordingly, all families John Dolan said that his is remaining open, branch inside their family home Jenkins. “We asked our 15 Johnson St. should make plans for child school is also providing director Andrea Baez said. folks to work from home.” in Rochester. He then care until April 17,” he said. on-line lesson plans while “We will try to help kids went outside and fatally 781-596-0100 The district, beginning Caleb Dolan of KIPP said with meals,” she said, add- JAMES J. CARRIGAN Steve Krause can be shot both his father, also ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN Monday, will offer a free that his students will ing that while the Y gen- reached at skrause@item- named Gerard McCra, LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL grab-and-go lunch service study from paper-based erally provides a hot meal live.com. and younger sister Mel- www.jamescarriganlaw.com [email protected] A4 SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 OPINION DAVID M. SHRIBMAN HOW TO REACH US

E¥¦¥ M. G DIRECTORS President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill M§Ÿ H. SŸŸ John M. Gilberg Alone, together Chief Executive O cer Edward M. Grant E C J. CŸ¡ CŸ Advertising Director News Editor Gordon R. Hall better, the moral issues tility was thus receiv- 110 Munroe St. Monica Connell Healey We used to worry about W J. K TŸ  J ¢£ a country where people slightly less consequen- ing renewed emphasis P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Page Editor J. Patrick Norton Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W  C  T¢¤ Michael H. Shanahan were bowling alone. Now tial — no debates about around 1800, and the Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman we have ample reason to who gets incinerated in fashion did not recede,” Customer Service worry about going bowl- the Soviet onslaught of the Columbia Universi- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS ing at all. missiles as the helpless ty historians Richard L. Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 The phrase “bowling confront the heartless at Bushman and Claudia L. All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 alone” entered the Amer- the shelter door — but Bushman wrote in their 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 ican lexicon 25 years ago the effect is quite simi- classic article, “The Ear- Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 after the Harvard po- lar. A country where peo- ly History of Cleanliness Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 litical scientist Robert ple have a hard time en- in America,” published Classi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 D. Putnam published a countering each other in in 1988 in the Journal classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 landmark essay bearing a civil manner is on the of American History and Subscriptions that title. In that essay, cusp of becoming a coun- replete with examples [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 later expanded into an try where people might of American griminess. Circulation important book, Putnam not encounter each other They added that “the [email protected] argued that civic engage- at all. commitment to cleanli- Ext. 3 ment — membership in A generation ago — ness grew ever stronger religious, veterans’, la- when the Boston Red throughout the 19th cen- Newsroom [email protected] bor, fraternal, voluntary Sox were hapless and tury.” [email protected] and parent-teacher orga- Fenway Park so empty Now it is a necessi- nizations — had dramat- that the paid attendance ty, but the withdrawal Ext. 4 EDITORIAL ically dropped and that for Dave Morehead’s from the public sphere Sports late-20th-century Amer- 1965 no-hitter was 1,247 that the coronavirus has [email protected] icans increasingly were — the team initiated a triggered could bring Ext. 5 isolated from each other. promotion: “Being there on social diseases such Retail and Online In short, Americans is twice the fun.” Now as isolation, loneliness Advertising Older people went bowling alone. In- being there is twice, or and depression. And [email protected] deed, one of the most many times more than Putnam, the prophet ADVERTISING prominent figures in twice, the risk. That is of bowling protocol, is why the NCAA is con- Ernie Carpenter Jr. American politics in the deeply worried. Long Director of Advertising exploited by period — he would be templating shrinking before the virus began and Business Development, ext. 1355 mortified if his name the number of sites for to spread in China, he [email protected] were public — almost al- March Madness rounds. prepared a forthcoming Ralph Mitchell ways went golfing alone. It may not be long before book arguing that the Sales Representative, ext. 1313 false stories “In the short term we games are played with United States in the last [email protected] are required to bowl no spectators at all. half-century had moved Eric Rondeau Editorial from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette alone,” Putnam, a little In Montreal, billboards from a “we” society to an Sales Representative, ext. 1280 stunned that his phrase have popped up promis- “I” society. [email protected] If it’s on Facebook, it must be true. had new relevance a ing delivery of restau- “An ‘I’ society is actual- Patricia Whalen Right? Wrong. Even though the social me- quarter-century later, rant meals that can be ly less able to deal even Sales Representative, ext. 1310 dia giant has said it’s taking steps to mon- said in a conversation the consumed without go- in the short run with a [email protected] itor fake news stories, the proliferation of other day from Harvard, ing into a restaurant. crisis like coronavirus BUSINESS OFFICE only hours after the uni- In a city where dining such stories makes it unlikely they’ll be because dealing with a Susan J. Conti squelched. versity ordered students out is part of the local threat like this requires Controller, ext. 1288 Older Americans may be more vulner- not to return to campus zeitgeist, that is a stab lots of people to make [email protected] able to accepting fake news as fact and after spring break and in the municipal back. personal sacrifices for Ted Grant sharing that false or misleading article. instructed professors to “People get lonely when the sake of others,” Put- Publisher, ext. 1234 A 2019 study showed fake news is more prepare for online teach- civic rites are disrupted,” nam said. “Americans to- [email protected] likely to be shared by older Americans on ing. “It’s a big deal, and said Jason Opal, a Mc- day, as opposed to Amer- Marian Kinney Facebook than younger counterparts. Old- my long-term concerns Gill University historian icans 50 or 60 years ago, ext. 1212 er Americans vote more often than young- about social connected- who is writing a histo- are less willing to pay [email protected] er people, so the impact of false news is ness aren’t relevant to ry of epidemic diseas- a personal price for the Will Kraft magnified when it’s election time. the current crisis.” es in the United States benefit of someone else.” Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 Most fake news is easy to spot, with There’s going to be a with his father, Steven Perhaps in isolation, [email protected] whole lot less social con- Opal, a clinical professor the right tools. Senior centers, communi- Americans might retreat Paula Villacreses ty centers and libraries would do a great nectedness in the United of medicine at Brown. to the pastime of reading A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 service by offering regular courses on States in the next sever- “When people withdraw while we await the work [email protected] spotting fake news. al weeks. into their households, of a modern-day version Mike Shanahan Such courses have been offered in the Universities across the there’s a big social cost, of Edward Jenner, who Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 past, and with a presidential election country have shut down; especially high if schools in 1796 developed the [email protected] coming up, now is the time to work on the president of Williams close. That is where peo- vaccination that halted Carolina Trujillo eradicating the influence of fake news. College, seven miles ple interact, where par- smallpox. We might pick Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 [email protected] Several websites also offer tips on spot- from a confirmed corona- ents meet. It shrinks the up Geraldine Brooks’ ting fake news, so if a class isn’t available, virus case in Clarksburg, everyday public space.” “Year of Wonders,” the Jim Wilson We have shrunk the people should educate themselves. Mass., told faculty mem- story of the village of Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 public space before, but [email protected] The 2019 study examining the sharing bers, “College funds may Eyam, where to prevent not be used for any trips never to the degree that of false news stories on Facebook was pub- the plague of 1665-66 CIRCULATION occurring during this could happen here this lished in the journal Science Advances. from spreading beyond Lisa Mahmoud time.” Boston canceled spring. It found that Facebook users age 65 and their tiny Derbyshire Manager, ext. 1239 its St. Patrick’s Day In the 18th century, older shared fake news about seven times community of less than a [email protected] parade. The hardy pe- when smallpox was a more than those under 29. Those numbers thousand, the population rennials of presidential grave threat, people in- CUSTOMER SERVICE almost certainly extrapolates to other so- voluntarily went into La’ Mosha Ball campaigning — kissing oculated themselves and cial media sites, although Facebook is the quarantine. Scores died Customer Service, ext. 1276 babies, shaking hands — then entered self-quar- — perhaps three-quar- [email protected] favorite site of older social media users. suddenly are verboten. antine; Cotton Mather, ters of them, perhaps GRAPHICS For purposes of the study, fake news was There will be no rope the New England Puri- defined as false or misleading content half, there is no reliable lines in American poli- tan minister and devout figure — but the virus Trevor Andreozzi “dressed up” to look like a news article. tics this season. advocate of inoculation, Designer There may be another reason young- was contained. [email protected] The cost of the corona- spoke of the case of a The lesson of Eyam? er users don’t share as much fake news virus is measured every man who had undergone Ned Connors on Facebook. Facebook has been losing “That we are in this to- Designer, ext. 1222 day on the stock mar- a procedure that had gether,” Brooks said in a younger users who find other social media [email protected] ket, in falling oil prices, “given him something of phone conversation from more to their tastes, sites such as Snap- Mark Sutherland in people’s portfolios, in the smallpox and would Paris. “We will stand or chat and Instagram. Creative Director, ext. 1330 empty airline departure forever preserve him fall together, because [email protected] The Harvard Summer School website lounges. But the cost to from it.” Two import- this is something we has a page of tips for spotting a fake NEWSROOM capitalism shrinks in ant figures who stepped can only solve together.” news story. It includes links to several comparison to the cost in away from society for a Alone in this, perhaps, Mike Alongi fact-checking sites. A quick trip to www. social capital. time in quarantine: John Sports Editor, ext. 1228 but ultimately we are to- [email protected] Snopes.com can also check a specific story. Fortunately, we never Adams and Thomas Jef- gether. Many stories sound plausible or contain used the civil-defense ferson. Bill Brotherton half truths. Snopes can debunk them. That was a period when David M. Shribman Features Editor ext. 1338 bomb shelters erected [email protected] No matter which candidates someone during the Cold War. it became fashionable to is the former executive supports, votes influenced by fake news We now are construct- be presentable, at least editor of the Pittsburgh Elyse Carmosino are a danger. People also should be aware Reporter, ext. 1264 ing metaphorical shel- in terms of hygiene. Post-Gazette. Follow him [email protected] of how their own biases affect the likeli- ters in the Coronavirus “The cleanliness that on Twitter @Shribman- hood that they’ll accept a false news story War. The biscuits will be was always a part of gen- PG. Gayla Cawley Reporter, ext. 1236 as the truth simply because they agree [email protected] with it. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Cheryl Charles It’s important that these courses be News Editor, ext. 1278 made available on a regular basis. [email protected] Make good decisions at the ballot box Olivia Falcigno and when you’re sharing stories on Face- Photographer, ext.1224 book and other social media sites. Learn Questioning [email protected] to spot fake news. Spenser Hasak Photographer, ext. 1332 caution’s abundance [email protected] Thor Jourgensen In an effort to exercise, bother to ask a parent or of caution” sends parents Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 [email protected] “an abundance of cau- parent teacher organiza- to supermarkets to stock tion,” the schools in Lynn tion member? Daniel Kane up on food and essentials, Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 closed Thursday. “In an Thankfully, there were adding the concern to get [email protected] abundance of caution,” no cases reported and our to these places and nd this action added more kids are OK, meaning Steve Krause more shelves empty. Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 stress to the situation. In Friday would have been This makes my kid wor- [email protected] “An Abundance of Cau- OK to go to school. ry and wonder about his Anne Marie Tobin tion,” this action added I also wonder if an Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 more planning as parents “abundance of caution” re- future and the future of [email protected] the world. It is one more tried to gure out child- ects how much political David McLellan care. inuence from the govern- thing children didn’t need Reporter, ext. 1317 This “abundance of cau- ment there is in general, to be worried about. [email protected] tion” could have waited as the Census mailing Ryan York one more day for the week hits homes this weekend Copy Editor, ext. 1220 to be over and give some and Lynn is a ‘Hard To Michelle Guzman [email protected] time to parents to gure Count” community. Fur- Mom, resident, and TECHNOLOGY this out. Did anybody thermore, “an abundance community organizer Tim Noyes Director ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A5 NATION Trump: Pandemic a national emergency

By Andrew Taylor, giving Secretary of Health Zeke Miller, and Human Services Alex Hospitals brace for Jill Colvin and Azar emergency authori- Lisa Mascaro ties to waive federal reg- ASSOCIATED PRESS ulations and laws to give ‘tremendous strain’ WASHINGTON — Pres- doctors and hospitals “ex- through car windows and ident Donald Trump an- ibility” in treating patients. By Lindsey Tanner ASSOCIATED PRESS nounced Friday that he “Through a very collective using swabs to collect action and shared sacri ce, specimens from people’s is declaring the coronavi- U.S. hospitals are set- national determination, we rus pandemic a national ting up circus-like triage nostrils . Drive-thru test- will overcome the threat of emergency, as Washington tents, calling doctors out ing is expected to be of- the virus,” Trump said. struggles with providing of retirement, guard- fered to patients as soon He also announced a new Americans with relief and ing their supplies of face as Monday. public-private partnership of cials race to slow the masks and making plans At Spectrum Health to expand coronavirus test- spread of the outbreak. to cancel elective surgery Gerber Memorial Hos- ing capabilities, as his ad- Speaking from the Rose PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS as they brace for an ex- pital in Fremont, Mich- ministration has come un- Garden, Trump said, “I am pected onslaught of coro- der re for being too slow in President Donald Trump, right, listens as Dr. igan, Robert Davidson, of cially declaring a na- navirus patients. an emergency medicine tional emergency.” He said making the test available. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response Depending on how bad doctor, said hip and knee it would free up as much as Trump said, “I don’t take coordinator, speaks during a news conference. the crisis gets, the sick replacement surgery and $50 billion for state and lo- responsibility at all” for the could nd themselves Trump said. He added, Speaker Nancy Pelo- other operations that ar- cal governments to respond slow roll-out of testing. waiting on stretchers in “This will pass.” en’t emergencies will be to the outbreak. Trump also The partnership will in- si said Friday the House emergency room hallways Trump said the White postponed if a coronavi- waived interest on federal- clude drive-thru testing in would approve its corona- for hospital beds to open House and Congress have ly held student loans and some locations and an on- virus aid package, implor- up, or could be required rus case is diagnosed in yet to agree on a broader moved to prop up energy line portal to screen those ing the Trump adminis- to share rooms with oth- the area. Authorities in seeking to get tested. aid package, claiming that markets, by directing the tration and congressional ers infected. Some doc- New York state and Illi- Department of Energy to Still, Trump said that he doesn’t believe House Republicans to “put fam- tors fear hospitals could nois are talking about do- buy oil to ll the strategic of cials don’t want people Democrats are “giving ing the same. ilies rst” by backing the become so overwhelmed petroleum reserve “’right taking the test unless they enough.” Lawmakers are that they could be forced If an outbreak hits, effort to provide Ameri- up to the top.” have certain symptoms. preparing to vote on their to ration medical care. “things that don’t need to Trump said he was also “It’s totally unnecessary,” own measure Friday. cans with relief. “This is going to be be done right now won’t a fairly tremendous be done right now,” said strain on our health sys- Dr. Raj Govindaiah, chief tem,” warned Dr. Wil- medical of cer for Memo- Louisiana to postpone primary liam Jaquis, president of rial Health System, which the American College of runs hospitals in Spring- Emergency Physicians. because of coronavirus The United States is still eld, Lincoln, Decatur, facing an active u sea- Jacksonville and Taylor- By Melinda Deslatte partment’s latest gures. son, and many hospitals ville, Illinois. ASSOCIATED PRESS The tests are awaiting con- are already running at ca- Govindaiah said the hos- rmation from the Centers pacity caring for those pa- pitals are also hiding the BATON ROUGE, La. — for Disease Control and tients. The new virus will freebie surgical masks Louisiana’s governor said Prevention. only add to that burden, usually offered to visitors Friday that he intended to For most people, the vi- said Dr. Bruce Ribner an in the lobby, so that doc- postpone the state’s pres- rus causes only mild or infectious-disease special- tors and nurses can use idential primaries due to moderate symptoms such ist at Emory University’s them instead if supplies fears of the coronavirus, as fever and cough. For medical school. run tight. At Blue Ridge which would make it the some, especially older To keep suspected coro- Regional Hospital in the rst state to do so. navirus patients from adults and people with small mountain commu- Democratic Gov. John mingling with others in existing health problems, Bel Edwards planned to the ER, the Central Maine nity of Spruce Pine, N. it can cause more severe sign an executive order de- Medical Center in Lewis- C., respirator masks are illness, including pneumo- laying the April 4 primary ton, Maine, set up a tent locked and under video nia. Most people recover until June 20, he said in a in the parking lot where surveillance. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS statement. within weeks. people with respiratory “We’ve really got to ... He described the step as U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams speaks Edwards had already symptoms are diverted for expect that this is going to “necessary to protect the about the new coronavirus in Baton Rouge, La. declared a public health testing. Lexington Medical be bad,” said Blue Ridge health and safety of the The number of cases of the COVID-19 disease emergency for the state. Center in West Columbia, Regional’s Dr. Gabriel On Friday, he announced people of Louisiana from caused by the virus are on the rise in Louisiana. S. C., did the same outside Cade. “The situation in It- that he was closing public the risk of COVID-19,” its emergency room. aly is a huge eye-opener.” the disease caused by the of elderly poll workers and absolute abundance of cau- schools through April 13 In Seattle, hit by the and banning large events In New York state, hit coronavirus. worldwide concerns about tion for Louisiana’s voters, nation’s biggest cluster of by the largest U.S. cluster Louisiana also postponed with more than 250 peo- coronavirus deaths, most people gathering in groups, voting of cials and the of cases, the Health De- elections in 2005 after hur- Secretary of State Kyle general public as a whole,” ple. State prisons have of them at a suburban partment is accelerating ricanes Katrina and Rita Ardoin asked Edwards to said Ardoin, a Republican. suspended visitation, and nursing home, UW Medi- and in 2008 after hurri- sign the executive order, As of Friday, the number hospitals and nursing cine set up drive-thru test- regulations to get nursing canes Gustav and Ike. saying he didn’t feel com- of residents testing positive homes were limiting vis- ing in a hospital parking students certi ed to work Early voting in Louisi- fortable continuing with in the state had jumped to itor access. As they were garage and has screened more quickly and is asking ana’s election was sched- the election plans. 33, centered largely in the around the country, uni- hundreds of staff mem- retired doctors and nurses uled to start in a week. “This weighty decision New Orleans area, accord- versities were moving to bers, faculty and train- to offer their services, Gov. But with a large number has been made out of an ing to the state health de- all-online classes. ees, with nurses reaching Andrew Cuomo said. Federal prosecutors Pelosi says agreement near with in New York add to White House on virus aid By Andrew Taylor, Treasury Secretary Ste- gency $8.3 billion pack- R Kelly’s legal woes Lisa Mascaro, ven Mnuchin, expected age approved last week Jill Colvin and an announcement Friday. and is aimed at providing Zeke Miller The House could then additional health and - NEW YORK — Feder- lieve I Can Fly” singer ar- ASSOCIATED PRESS swiftly vote. nancial resources to ar- al prosecutors hit R Kel- ranged for the minor —re- ly with more criminal ferred to only as “Jane Doe WASHINGTON — House “We have — are near — rest the sudden spread charges Friday, accusing #5” — to travel to New Speaker Nancy Pelosi says to an agreement,” Pelosi of the pandemic and the the disgraced R&B singer York and other locations PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS that she and the Trump said, emerging from her kind of economic fallout of having unprotected sex of ce at the Capitol short- unseen in a generation. to have sex with him with- R Kelly pleaded not administration are close to with a girl in 2015 without out informing her “he had agreement on a coronavi- ly before 9 p.m. Thursday. Pelosi promised in a let- guilty to 11 addition- disclosing he had herpes. contracted herpes and ob- rus aid package to reassure The potential deal be- ter to colleagues that a The new racketeering taining her consent to sex- al sex-related felonies anxious Americans by pro- tween Congress and the third package was yet to charges were included in ual intercourse in these before Judge Law- viding sick pay, free testing White House would cap a come. The new sick leave a revised indictment led circumstances.” rence Flood at Leigh- and other resources, hoping tumultuous week in which bene t would require in New York City a week A message was left with ton Criminal Court to calm teetering nancial Washington strained for a businesses to provide up after the 53-year-old Kel- Kelly’s attorney seeking Building in Chicago. markets amid the mount- comprehensive response to 14 days of paid leave ly pleaded not guilty to a comment. There was no ing crisis. to the outbreak that is to workers who are home separate updated federal arraignment date set for charges in Illinois, Minne- Final details were be- testing the nation’s polit- quarantined with the indictment in Chicago in- the new charges in federal sota and New York, from ing worked out, but the ical, nancial and health virus, with the federal volving child pornography, court in Brooklyn. sexual assault to heading top House Democrat, who care systems. government reimbursing sexual exploitation of chil- The new charges fur- a racketeering scheme held daylong talks with It builds on an emer- them through tax credits. dren and other allegations. ther a string of dozens of aimed at supplying Kelly The court papers in New other counts of state and with girls. He has denied York allege that the “I Be- federal sexual misconduct ever abusing anyone. Schools scramble to feed students Stocks claw back some ground after coronavirus closures By Cuney Dil who are relying on school Houston, Seattle, Philadel- a day after historic plunge and Hope Yen leaders as they look for phia and Washington, D.C. ASSOCIATED PRESS ways to keep millions of Even though most pa- America’s poorest children tients infected with the vi- By Alex Veiga and couped many of the losses points and the longest-ev- ELK GROVE, Calif. — from a day earlier, when er bull market had ended. from going hungry. rus have only mild or mod- Damian J. Troise Kiyana Esco needs free ASSOCIATED PRESS the index experienced its Then on Friday stocks While schools across the erate symptoms such as a school lunches and break- worst slide since the Black rallied, shooting sharply U.S. close their doors to try fever or cold, school closures fasts to feed her six chil- NEW YORK — Wall Monday crash of 1987 and upward in the last half- to prevent the spread of the are widely accepted as a key Street roared back from its European indexes had one hour of trading as inves- dren. But with schools new virus, they’re cobbling way to slow the spread. worst day in 30 years Friday of the worst drops on re- tors appeared to gain con- shutting down over coro- together arrangements for Some of the nation’s larg- with a broad rally that sent cord. The major indexes dence that the Trump navirus concerns, she’s grab-and-go lunch bags or est districts, including New the Dow Jones Industrial each closed with gains of administration has a plan scrambling to pick up the setting up delivery routes. York City and Chicago, Average nearly 2,000 points more than 9 percent. to combat the outbreak meals, care for her kids Congress is considering were open for now, with con- higher — its biggest point The session capped a from both a health care and keep her job. making it easier for school cerns over their mission to gain ever — after President dizzying week on Wall and economic perspective. Esco, a single mother meals to be passed out at provide free or reduced-cost Donald Trump declared the Street, with wild swings Despite Friday’s pickup, who was just promoted to places like food banks as meals to hundreds of thou- coronavirus pandemic a na- driven largely by uncer- the market still ended manager at a Dollar Tree, schools shut down in states sands of students from low- tional emergency. tainty over how much the week with its sec- fears she’ll be red be- including Ohio, Mary- er-income families. Fueled by a late-day damage the coronavirus ond-worst weekly loss in cause she can’t work fol- land, Michigan, Virginia, “A substantial percent- surge while Trump was would cause to the glob- the past 10 years. In just lowing school closures in Oregon, New Mexico and age of our students depend speaking, the Dow saw its al economy. By Thursday, a few weeks, U.S. stocks Elk Grove, the fth-larg- South Dakota, and in ma- upon the schools for eat- largest percentage gain the Dow had suffered two have lost all the gains est district in California. jor cities like Los Angeles, ing,” Chicago Mayor Lori since 2008. The rally re- drops of more than 2,000 made during 2019. She’s among the parents San Francisco, San Diego, Lightfoot said Thursday. A6 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 POLICE/FIRE

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In the event of a perceived inac- Enforcement curacy, it is the sole responsibility Police cited an Ocean Av- police of cers’ legal immunity of the concerned party to contact enue driver for a hands-free the relevant police department and telephone violation on Thurs- can only be held liable for have the department issue a no- day at 12:07 p.m. By Matthew Barakat ASSOCIATED PRESS their actions if a court has tice of correction to the Daily Item. previously found of cers Corrections or clarications will not Complaint ARLINGTON, Va. — liable in an analogous cir- James King had no idea be made without express notice of Police responded to a com- cumstance, Bidwell said. that the men who grabbed change from the arresting police plaint about a speeding driv- The Institute also has him and took his wallet department. er on Cloutmans Lane and petitioned the high court Green Street on Thursday at were plainclothes of cers to take the case of Shaniz LYNN 5:30 p.m. Police investigated looking for a fugitive. So West, whose home in Cald- a Hillside Avenue noise com- he ran off. And when they well, Idaho, was destroyed caught him, he took a Arrest plaint on Friday at 2:32 a.m. by of cers looking for her monstrous beating. ex-boyfriend. They hope to Umang Naik, 23, of Mal- NAHANT Bystanders also were learn as soon as later this den, was arrested and confused. One called 911 month whether the jus- Animal control to report the beating, tell- charged with OUI-liquor, neg- A dead dog washed up on tices will review the cases. ligent operation of a motor ve- ing a dispatcher: “They’re One of the of cers sued Long Beach at 3:27 p.m. Fri- going to kill this man.” hicle, marked lanes violation, day. by King is an FBI agent and unlicensed operation of King, 27, was a college who was participating in a a motor vehicle at 12 a.m. student at Grand Valley federal-local task force in Friday. SAUGUS State in Michigan in 2014 Grand Rapids, Mich. The when he was beaten. He FBI and a Grand Rapids Accidents Accidents sued the of cers who ar- spokesman declined com- rested him, but a judge Police received a call at ment. A spokeswoman for A report of a motor vehicle tossed out the case, ruling the City of Caldwell did crash at Honey Dew Donuts, 5:47 p.m. Thursday from a that the of cers were enti- man reporting he was in- not respond to an email 1067 Western Ave., at 9:29 tled to immunity for their seeking comment. a.m. Friday; at Washington volved in a hit and run in the actions. vicinity of Arrowhead Drive. In a phone interview, Street and Western Avenue at King’s case is one of sev- King said he feels lucky to 9:50 a.m. Friday; at Andrew Of cers were dispatched for eral taken up by the Ar- a report. be alive after being beaten Street and Central Avenue at lington-based Institute for by of cers who seemed un- 9:54 a.m. Friday; at Market Well Being Check Justice in an effort to get fazed by the fact that by- Basket, 40 Federal St., at the U.S. Supreme Court standers were witnessing 10:14 a.m. Friday; at Com- An employee of Target re- to reconsider the “quali- the attack in broad day- mercial Street and Summer ported at 11:37 p.m. Thurs- ed immunity” doctrine, light. He said one of his PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Street at 11:41 a.m. Friday; day that there were two males which frequently shields lawyers told him that if at Eastern Avenue and Victory in lawn chairs sitting outside police of cers and other he’d been black, he would The Institute for Justice has petitioned the high Road at 4:09 p.m. Friday; at the store waiting for it to open government agents from have been killed. court to take the case of Shaniz West, above, 20 Spencer St. at 4:43 p.m. the next morning. The caller lawsuits when they are “I thought I was going whose home in Caldwell, Idaho, was destroyed Friday; at 63 South St. at said she thought they were accused of violating a per- to be killed,” he said. “And by of cers looking for her ex-boyfriend. They 4:56 p.m. Friday; at Chestnut waiting to get toilet paper and son’s constitutional rights. there are people all over hope to learn by the end of March 2020 whether Street and Union Street at that the store did not mind “The biggest problem is, the country who deal with the justices will review the cases. 7:01 p.m. Friday; at Eastern them being there but want- these doctrines have no this on a daily basis.” Avenue and Western Avenue ed of cers to check the men basis in the history of this King was charged with the doctrine. As with other fenders. In a Notre Dame at 7:35 p.m. Friday. country,” said Anya Bid- resisting arrest and assault- Law Review Journal titled A report of a hit-and-run were all right. Of cers spoke elements of criminal jus- well, one of King’s lawyers ing a police of cer. Court re- “A Quali ed Defense of motor vehicle crash Little with the parties and deter- tice reform, a left-right coa- with the institute. “They cords indicate he bit one of Quali ed Immunity,” pro- Caesars, 24 Union St., at mined they were waiting for lition of liberals concerned are inconsistent with our the of cers who had him in fessors Aaron Nielson and 3:40 p.m. Friday. the new Nintendo Switch Lite. about police abuse and founding principles.” Christopher Walker write A report of a motor vehicle a chokehold. A jury acquit- conservatives concerned The quali ed immunity that the doctrine is enti- crash with personal injury on Complaints ted King on all charges. about unaccountable gov- doctrine was rst enun- tled to a signi cant mea- Lufkin Street at 4:11 p.m. Fri- Justices have signaled ernment has emerged to A caller at 5:04 p.m. Thurs- ciated by the Supreme day. some interest in the topic. agitate for change. sure of deference now that day reported a group of ve Court in 1967, and ex- In 2017, Justice Clarence While there is strong it has been in place for 50 young boys riding bikes near Assaults panded greatly by the Thomas wrote that the momentum for reconsid- years, and indeed expand- Belmonte Middle School who court in the 1980s. As it court should nd an appro- ering the quali ed immu- ed by the high court over A report of an assault at were attempting to cause an currently stands, of cers priate case to reconsider nity doctrine, it has its de- time. 8 Fortesque Terrace at 6:42 accident by riding recklessly p.m. Friday; at 101 Fayette St. into traf c. Dispatched of - at 8:54 p.m. Friday. cers were unable to locate the group. Ex-Canadian football player admits Gunshots Police received a call at 10:14 p.m. Thursday from a A report of a gunshot at party reporting he and two to college admissions scandal Chatham Street and Western friends were approached by Avenue at 5:43 p.m. Friday. a silver car on Zito Drive. The caller said two people got out By Alanna Durkin “Full House” actress Lori Theft of the car and tried grabbing Richer Loughlin and her fashion him and his friends. Dis- ASSOCIATED PRESS designer husband, Moss- imo Giannulli, are sched- A report of larceny at 41 patched of cers spoke with BOSTON — A for- Light St., Unit no. 4, at 9:14 uled to stand trial in Oc- all parties and sent them on mer Canadian Football a.m. Friday; at 604 Essex St. tober. their way. League player pleaded at 1:08 p.m. Friday. Sidoo joins nearly two guilty Friday to partici- Lost Property dozen parents, including MARBLEHEAD pating in a college admis- “Desperate Housewives” A man walked into the sta- sions cheating scheme by star Felicity Huffman, hiring someone take the Accident tion at 7:54 p.m. Thursday who have already plead- to report he lost his wallet SATs in place of his two ed guilty. Huffman was Police responded to a Hum- in an Uber on Route 1. He sons. sentenced to two weeks phrey Street hit and run motor requested the incident be David Sidoo, a busi- in prison. Sentences for vehicle accident with damage documented. nessman from Vancouver, other parents range from British Columbia, plead- no prison time to nine ed guilty to a mail fraud months behind bars. conspiracy charge in Bos- Sidoo played profes- ton federal court. The sional football for six plea deal calls for Sidooo FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS years for the Saskatche- Lynn Drug Task Force to serve 90 days in prison wan Roughriders and BC and pay a $250,000 ne David Sidoo, of Vancouver, Canada, leaves fol- Lions, according to his and must be approved by lowing his federal court hearing in a nationwide website. He was CEO of Hotline the judge. college admissions cheating scheme in Boston. mining rm Advantage Sidoo was among 50 Lithium Corp. when he 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY prominent parents, uni- sions consultant at the His lawyer, Martin Wein- was arrested last year and versity athletic coaches center of the scheme berg, declined to comment was also a founding share- or text the word tiplynn and others charged last $200,000 to have someone after the hearing. Sidoo is holder of an oil and gas March in the scheme, pose as his sons using a scheduled to be sentenced company that was sold in and your tip to “tip411” (847411) which authorities say in- fake ID to secure higher in July. 2010 for more than $600 volved rigged entrance million. scores on their SATs, pros- He had been scheduled Spanish menu available exams and bogus athletic The test taker, Mark credentials to make appli- ecutors said. to go on trial in January Riddell, pleaded guilty All reports of neighborhood activity cants look like star ath- Sidoo, 60, said little in alongside six other prom- last April and has been co- will be investigated. letes for sports they didn’t court except to answer inent parents still ghting operating with investiga- Callers may remain anonymous. play. questions from the judge charges in the case. Eight tors. He has not yet been Sidoo paid the admis- about the plea agreement. other parents, including sentenced. Lawyer: Man killed by of cer was asleep when police red By Michael for shooting Lemp based a “high-risk” search war- “There is no warrant or Kunzelman on what she has heard rant around 4:30 a.m. when other justi cation that ASSOCIATED PRESS about the circumstances. one of the unit’s of cers would ever allow for that “The facts as I under- fatally shot Lemp. Police unless there is an immi- SILVER SPRING, Md. stand them from eye- detectives recovered three nent threat, which there — A Maryland man who witnesses are incredibly ries and two handguns was not,” Sandler said. was shot and killed by a concerning,” she told The from the home. Lemp was The police department’s police of cer was asleep in Associated Press. prohibited from possessing news release says the “facts his bedroom when police The warrant that po- rearms, police said. and circumstances of the opened re from outside his lice obtained to search “Detectives were fol- encounter” are still under house, an attorney for the the Potomac home Lemp lowing up on a complaint investigation. Prosecutors 21-year-old man’s family shared with his parents from the public that from neighboring Howard said Friday. The man’s girl- and 19-year-old brother Lemp, though prohibited, County will review the ev- friend was also wounded. doesn’t mention any “im- was in possession of re- idence at the conclusion of The Montgomery Coun- minent threat” to law en- arms,” the release says the investigation. ty Police Department said forcement or the public, without elaborating. “An established agree- in a news release Friday Lemp’s relatives said in a FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Sandler said the family ment between the Mont- that Duncan Socrates statement released Friday believes police red gun- gomery County State’s Lemp “confronted” police by their lawyers. Nobody Duncan Lemp was asleep in his bedroom when shots, not a ashbang or Attorney’s Of ce and the and was shot by one of the in the house that morning police opened re from outside his house, killing other projectile, from out- Howard County State’s of cers early Thursday. had a criminal record, the him and wounding his girlfriend, an attorney for side the home, including Attorney’s Of ce stipu- Rene Sandler, an attor- statement adds. the 21-year-old man’s family said Friday. through Lemp’s bedroom lates that when an of- ney for Lemp’s relatives, “Any attempt by the po- window, while he and cer-involved shooting said an eyewitness gave a lice to shift responsibility ed by the facts,” the state- ments by the family or his girlfriend were sleep- involving injury or death “completely contrary” ac- onto Duncan or his family, ment says. their lawyer. ing. Nobody in the home occurs in one county, the count of the shooting. She who were sleeping when A police department The department’s news re- heard any warnings or other county’s State’s At- said police could have “ab- the police red shots into spokesman didn’t immedi- lease on Friday says tactical commands before police torney’s Of ce will review solutely no justi cation” their home, is not support- ately respond to the state- unit members were serving opened re, she said. the event,” police said. SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 ENTERTAINMENT Virus darkens stages, silences orchestras across the U.S. By Mark Kennedy tered are everything from with existing health prob- ASSOCIATED PRESS Coachella to Carnegie lems, it can cause more Hall, Major League Soccer, severe illness, including NEW YORK — The stage Disneyland and the John pneumonia. at the 5th Avenue Theatre F. Kennedy Center for the The vast majority of peo- in Seattle is quiet. There Performing Arts. ple recover from the new is no music coming from Bob and Diane Erick- virus. According to the the Boston Symphony Or- son, of Cambridge, Minn., World Health Organiza- chestra and the members were taking no chances tion, people with mild ill- of Pearl Jam won’t tour. Thursday, hitting all of ness recover in about two There is no one to admire Nashville’s major tourist weeks, while those with the treasures at The Met- destinations that were un- more severe illness may ropolitan Museum of Art affected thus far, including in New York. take three to six weeks to The ongoing fears sur- The Grand Ole Opry and recover. rounding the coronavirus the Ryman Auditorium. Apprehension of the have shuttered places “We’re just kind of virus has claimed an as- where Americans — and watching it,” said Bob Er- tonishingly varied list of foreign visitors — have ickson. “And frankly, it’s events stretching beyond long gathered to escape going to get bigger.” the traditional arts, from the world and also to en- The closures of muse- the Houston Livestock gage with it. Almost every- ums and theaters and con- Show and Rodeo to the thing that draws crowds certs come even as fami- New York International has now sent them all lies nd their kids locked Auto Show. Big events in PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS away. out of school with nothing big venues like the NBA A few visitors walk around an Egyptian exhibit at the Metropolitan to do and arts institutions Wisconsin resident Ellen season and NCAA bas- Museum of Art in New York. Moodie, 58, found herself worry about keeping the ketball tournaments were lights on without ticket felled by coronavirus, but in New York, twice reject- York suspended or post- those in the world of cul- ger powers. It’s larger than sales. smaller and less raucous ed. She came for the Big poned all public programs ture humble. culture, it’s universal,” he “It’s the people that are get-togethers were also East tournament at Mad- until at least the end of “It’s a bitter lesson, that down here, trying to earn abandoned, too. said. “We have to change ison Square Garden, but the month. Jakab Orsós, we are not the rulers of that dollar that it’s going Around the country, course. Whatever that is — that was canceled. So she the vice president of arts the universe. We got very to affect the most,” said we have to learn this mes- tried to catch a Broadway bookstore appearances and culture, called the comfortable thinking we show, but those too were Mike Beliles, of Wilming- by James McBride, Lou- move “only responsible could overcome everything. sage. This is a huge and were canceled. She admit- ton, N. C., who was vis- ise Erdrich and many action we could take.” He Sometimes we have to important lesson, especial- ted to being a little disap- iting Nashville. “It’s the others were postponed said the virus is making learn that there are stron- ly in the Western world.” pointed. people who are trying to or canceled during what “We would love to see a make ends meet and they is usually one of publish- show but understand the aren’t able to work.” ing’s busiest seasons. The situation,” she said. For most people, the prize-winning author and Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson The list of venues where coronavirus causes only illustrator Gene Luen Americans can no longer mild or moderate symp- Yang called off the tour for nd entertainment or di- toms, such as fever and his graphic novel “Drag- taking diagnoses version continues to climb cough. For some, especial- on Hoops.” The Brooklyn — so far scrapped or shut- ly older adults and people Public Library in New ‘one day at a time’ Some casinos drop buffets, live shows as virus spreads in U.S.

By Wayne Parry ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Pennsylvania casino shut down temporarily, some Las Vegas casinos closed their buffets and nightclubs, and the Hard Rock chain canceled live entertainment at all its U.S. properties for at least a month as the nation’s casinos grappled with the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS coronavirus outbreak. Visitors take pictures near the cement inscription of actor Tom Hanks The Valley Forge Casino in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre. in King Of Prussia, Pa., closed early Friday, saying By Rod McGuirk are in isolation so we do “Nine today has taken it was complying with a ASSOCIATED PRESS not spread it to anyone action in line with our cri- directive from the state’s else,” Hanks said in a post. sis response plan around governor to close all pub- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA, Australia “There are those for a visit to our studio by Ms lic schools, entertainment Hard Rock announced it is canceling live en- — Tom Hanks said he and whom it could lead to a Rita Wilson,” a Nine state- venues and community tertainment at all its U.S. properties for 30 days wife Rita Wilson were tak- very serious illness,” he ment said. centers in Montgomery ing their new coronavirus said. “We are taking it one “Our premises is cur- County as a precaution- infection “one day at a time” said the self-imposed enter- Jersey seeking comment. day at a time.” rently being thoroughly ary measure against the while Australian television tainment ban is the casi- The Hard Rock enter- The virus causes only cleaned in all areas she spread of the virus. The no’s way of complying with hosts who had interviewed tainment ban will cancel mild or moderate symp- visited and we are encour- casino said it will reopen the governor’s request. Wilson were awaiting test scheduled shows by artists toms, such as fever and aging our employees to March 27 and noted there “We look at it as stopping results Friday. including Adam Sandler, cough, for most people but monitor their health and have been no reported cas- gatherings of 250 or more Australia has stepped up T-Pain and Pitbull. Refunds can be severe in some cas- practice good hygiene,” es of the virus at the prop- people in a con ned place,” its response to COVID-19 es, especially older adults will be given, and the casino Nine added. erty. he said. “You can still go by recommending people and people with existing hopes to rebook those shows Hanks had announced Hard Rock, whose brand into a grocery store, you in the future, Lupo said. avoid organized, nones- health problems. Accord- relies on live entertain- their diagnoses Thursday, can still go into an airport, Also in Atlantic City, sential gatherings of 500 ing to the World Health ment, said it is canceling all and you can still go into a or more from Monday and prompting an outpouring Harrah’s casino canceled Organization, people with such entertainment at its casino. There has been no to reconsider all interna- of get-well wishes in Aus- its ongoing World Series mild illness recover in U.S. properties for 30 days, talk of a casino closure at tional travel. about two weeks, while tralia and Hollywood. of Poker tournament on including concerts in large this point.” Hanks and Wilson have those with more severe ill- Hanks had been and small venues, and A spokesman for the Friday, and said its Pool been isolated in stable ness may take three to six in Queensland state nightclub entertainment. New Jersey Attorney Gen- After Dark nightclub will conditions in a Gold Coast weeks to recover. shooting an untitled Elvis The move came after eral’s Of ce said the state be closed through March hospital following their di- Two television hosts Presley biopic directed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Mur- has not imposed any re- 25. The pool will still be agnosis. who interviewed Wilson in Baz Luhrmann. Hanks phy, a Democrat, request- strictions on access to ca- available for hotel guests to The couple used a social their Nine Network Syd- plays Presley’s manager, ed that all gatherings of sinos, nor given individual swim in during the daytime. media post to thank “ev- ney studio on Monday, Da- Colonel Tom Parker. The 250 or more people be can- properties any direction A concert by Blood, Sweat eryone here Down Under vid Campbell and Belinda lm, slated for release celed. regarding the virus. Mes- & Tears, scheduled for Sat- who are taking such good Russell, were in isolation in October 2021, has Joe Lupo, president of sages were left with The urday, has been postponed, care of us.” at home on Friday waiting suspended production, Hard Rock Atlantic City, Casino Association of New but a new date has not set. “We have Covid-19 and on test results. Warner Bros. said. A look at entertainers and entities on hold over coronavirus

ASSOCIATED PRESS Joy Behar says she’s go- be sorry,” Meghan McCain Little Mermaid”; “The Last The Walt Disney Co. on with work on more than a ing to skip her co-hosting said. Duel,” with Matt Damon, Thursday delayed the re- dozen pilots halted. Some of the few enter- duties on “The View” next Behar’s decision comes Adam Driver and Ben Af- leases of several upcoming HALLOWED HALLS COME tainment entities that week and stay home amid as many talk shows and eck; Marvel’s “Shang-Chi lms, including “Mulan.” remained open and fully TO HALT: growing concerns over the game shows have decided and the Legend of the Ten Disney is also slowing Rock and country mu- functioning were shutting coronavirus. to shoot without live audi- Rings”; a “Home Alone” re- things on its television side, down like much of the rest sic have both closed their “I’m in a higher risk ences, and several televi- make; and Guillermo Del shutting down the produc- halls of fame. of the world on Friday, group because of my age, sion productions, with or Toro’s “Nightmare Alley.” tions of “Grey’s Anatomy” a day after institutions The Rock and Roll Hall but I’m perfectly healthy,” without crowds, have shut It’s also putting on hold and “Genius: Aretha” for at from Broadway to Disne- of Fame and Museum in the 77-year-old comedian down altogether. a pair of lms in pre-pro- least three weeks. And the Cleveland announced Fri- yland closed their doors, and performer said on the LITTLE MERMAID WON’T duction: “Peter Pan and crisis is hampering produc- day that the facility is shut- TV shows including “The show Friday. “I’m going to BE PART OF YOUR WORLD Wendy” and a “Honey, I tion of potential new shows, ting down for two weeks. Price Is Right” halted pro- socially distance myself.” FOR A WHILE : Shrunk the Kids” reboot. duction, and movie release Behar said she doesn’t The Walt Disney Co. says “While there have been dates strategically sched- trust the government its shutting down many of no con rmed cases of uled years in advance were and made the decision to its live-action productions, COVID-19 on our produc- pushed back inde nitely. self-quarantine herself. including “The Little Mer- tions, after considering Here’s a look at the lat- She added she is lucky maid” and Ridley Scott’s the current environment est closings, cancellations that she doesn’t have child “The Last Duel,” due to and the best interests of and postponements relat- care needs and has enough the coronavirus. our cast and crew, we have ed to the new coronavirus, money to tide her over. Hollywood on Friday made the decision to pause which most people recov- “Are you going to miss continued to halt shoots of production on some of our er from but can cause se- me?” she asked her co- most lms and television live-action lms for a short vere illness in the elderly hosts. “Probably,” joked series to help control the time,” said a spokesman for and those with pre-exist- Whoopi Goldberg. spread of the virus. For Disney. “We will continue 87A Bennet Street ing medical conditions. “I think it’s always bet- Disney, that includes the to assess the situation and Lynn, MA 01905 THE VIEW FROM HOME: ter to be cautious than to live-action remake of “The restart as soon as feasible.” A8 SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 LOOK! Celebrate Scientists Day, Pi Day, National Potato Chip Day, International Fanny Pack Day

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Review Rachelle Garniez stylishly remembers Bowie, Aretha By Pablo Gorondi “Don’t You Know.” rectors The Dap-Kings, and I,” a genuinely moving ASSOCIATED PRESS Garniez, a veteran of surely would have enjoyed and compassionate song New York’s cabaret scene, the pathos Garniez brings from the 1940s about the Rachelle Garniez’s infuses these 14 versions to “100 Days, 100 Nights.” effects of war and trauma. musical world is as wide with the same engaging Some songs include hid- Among the closing trio and wonderful as the theatricality she stamps den acknowledgments, of tunes, Franklin’s “Day range of recently-departed on her original tunes. their intros citing compo- Dreaming” is a tad over- artists she pays tribute to Bowie’s “Scary Monsters sitions linked to other late wrought, but both Leon- on “Gone to Glory,” from (and Super Creeps)” is greats. One of the most ard Cohen’s “Anthem” and David Bowie and Della truly ominous and Mose easily recognizable is a tip Campbell’s “Rhinestone Reese to Glen Campbell Allison’s “Monsters of the of the cap to Glen Frey on Cowboy,” written by Lar- and Aretha Franklin. Id” comes across on the far Lemmy and Motörhead’s ry Weiss, use light as a With arrangements side of disturbing. “Killed by Death,” which metaphor for hope and prominently featuring Mel Tillis is remem- is prefaced by the melody perseverance. accordions, strings and bered with a song he of the “Hotel California” Garniez, whose musical horns, Garniez covers wrote for Kenny Rogers, guitar solo and then turns persona has been com- bona de classics like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your into what could be an out- pared to Liza Minnelli Prince’s “Raspberry Be- Love to Town”; composer take from “The Threepen- and Rickie Lee Jones, ret,” which sounds here Galt MacDermot is re- ny Opera.” has created quirky and like a John Mellencamp called with the humorous Debbie Reynolds is lovely versions of songs song, as well as lesser “Frank Mills” from “Hair”; recognized with a snippet that would t stylishly at known gems like Reese’s and Sharon Jones, the of “Singin’ in the Rain,” any memorial services for take on Bobby Worth’s late singer of soul resur- which ushers in “My Sister those she is honoring. Review Vin Diesel in the bruising ‘Bloodshot’ By Jake Coyle shot or exploded, just where in here a salient ASSOCIATED PRESS without the sunglasses or metaphor for the plight of snappy catch phrases. soldiers returning home It might be too harsh There’s a dull thud to from war with prosthetic to recommend practic- “Bloodshot,” a bruising ac- limbs and forced to make ing social distancing tion movie that can’t equal for themselves strange with the new Vin Diesel its brawn with brains. It’s new lives. movie “Bloodshot,” but I a high-tech “Franken- Along the way, a few ac- wouldn’t want to shake its stein” that cobbles togeth- tors give it a pulse. Eiza hand, either. er the sci- concepts of González, as the also-en- David S. F. Wilson’s various previous movies hanced KT, is compelling lm comes not from Mar- before it. Wilson, a visual enough that the movie vel or DC but the pages of effects expert making his feels like it should have Valiant Comics. Its central directorial debut, lms gravitated from Garrison character, a former soldier the actions sequences in to her. Lamorne Morris named Ray Garrison (Die- a vague, disorienting blur, just about steals the mov- sel), is brought back to life sometimes slowing things ie as the brilliant but goofy with nanotechnology that down in shots of grim bru- coder Wilfred Wigans. gives him superhuman talism. One, in a darkened “Bloodshot” is just strength and the ability tunnel, is shot amid a smart enough to be more to immediately be healed crimson glow and a clouds than trash, and just lynn economic by microscopic robots. He of powdery white (from a trashy enough to be less awakes to a muscleman’s our truck). Diesel doesn’t than smart. It will do leo dream, lifting enormous bring any dramatic heft to ne if you’re looking for opportunity, inc. barbells and trading a the part but he makes a a lesser simulation of a punching bag for a con- mean bullet of a man. good movie. crete pillar. What could be “Bloodshot” is, at least, “Bloodshot,” a Sony Pic- better? a little more interesting tures release, is rated PG- Well, the downsides than it initially appears. 13 by the Motion Picture Leading through include the haunting It begins to reect back on Association of America memory of the murder of itself, questing what’s real for intense sequences of Garrison’s wife and the and what isn’t. Pearce’s violence, some suggestive Empowering Opportunities eventual realization that Harting turns out to be as material and language. his creator, Dr. Emil Hart- much a lm director as a Running time: 109 min- ing (Guy Pearce, class- mad scientist, compiling utes. Two stars out of four. ing up the joint), can turn digital worlds and plot LEO, Inc is seeking proposals him off with a switch. But lines for his creations. (“It when he’s in action, Gar- was all a simulation” has Follow AP Film Writer from licensed, insured insulation rison is something like a of cially replaced “It was Jake Coyle on Twitter at: hulking Terminator who all a dream” in the mov- http://twitter.com/jake- contractors, roofers, and electricians rapidly reassembles when ies.) And there is some- coyleAP to service eligible clients within Lynn, Swampscott, Wakefield, Nahant, World sailing race to make Saugus, and Lynnfield. stop in Rhode Island in 2022 Interested contractors may contact ASSOCIATED PRESS ishes in Genoa, Italy in Director Brad Read June 2022. said. “These athletes are NEWPORT, R.I. — Diana Mueses at 781-309-5602 or “This is terri c news for spending 24 hours a day An around-the-world our state, again bringing for weeks on end transit- email at [email protected] prior sailing race is once global attention to New- ing oceans in storms and st again making its only port and Rhode Island calms and as a communi- to March 31 2020. Proposals are North American stop as premier tourist desti- ty we have the privilege nations and promising to in Rhode Island. of welcoming them to the subject in all respects to the terms and generate tens of millions The Ocean Race an- only stop in North Amer- of dollars in spending and ica.” conditions of the request for proposal. nounced this week that economic impact,” Gov. the Newport stop in the Gina Raimondo said in The stopover generates LEO, Inc is an “affirmative Action/Equal spring of 2022 will be a statement. millions of dollars for one of 10 stops during Sail Newport will orga- the state’s economy. An Opportunity Employer” the eight-month, 38,000 nize the event. economic impact report nautical-mile race, which “This is the pinna- showed that the 2015 begins in Alicante, Spain, cle event of the sport of stopover generated an in October 2021 and n- ocean racing,” Executive estimated $47.7 million. WEATHER LOTTERY National weather MASS. EVENING: MASS. MID-DAY: SUN, MOON, TIDES Forecast for Saturday, March 14, 2020 TODAY’S FORECAST MARINE FORECAST Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. Friday ...... 7460 Friday ...... 9911 SeattlSSeatSte ttle Thursday ...... 3508 Thursday ...... 7034 Sunrise today 6:54 a.m. L 44/344/3/311 Sunny with afternoon clouds. W wind 12 to 14 kt, with High 52F. Winds W at 15 to gusts as high as 27 kt. Sunny. Wednesday ...... 5560 Wednesday ...... 5082 Billingngggss MinneapolisM nneapoeapoliso Sunset today 6:50 p.m. 35/23 4 25 mph with higher winds Seas 1 ft or less. 441/11/1611//16 DeDetrttiroit NeNNeww YYoorrk Yesterday’s payoff: Yesterday’s payoff: L 44343/23/3/273/27 5454/34/3/388 possible. Sunrise tomorrow 6:52 a.m. Tonight: N winds 5 to 10 kt EXACT ORDER EXACT ORDER Denver ChicaCChicagoh cagocagg WWhashashingtonto Tonight: Overcast. low 31F with gusts up to 20 kt. 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PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker speaks during a press conference in Boston on Friday after postponing the Boston Marathon until September 14. Boston Marathon postponed until September 14

ITEM FILE PHOTO BOSTON (AP) — The eight cities and towns, Boston Marathon on Fri- high- ving, hugging and Lynn’s Karen Dilisio was set to run in this year’s Boston Marathon after returning from an in- day was postponed for ve even kissing the runners jury, but those plans have been put on hold until September with the postponement of the race. months due to the corona- along the way. virus pandemic, sacri c- The Boston Marathon ing the customary Patriots has never been canceled Day start in the hopes of since the rst edition in What now? Local runners react preserving the uninter- 1897, when 15 men drew rupted 124-year tradition a starting line in the dirt of the world’s most presti- in Ashland and headed for to postponement of Marathon gious long-distance run. the city to commemorate In delaying the mara- the rst modern Olympic By Steve Krause were derailed last year “I have no arguments,” about the COVID-19 vi- thon from April 20 to Sept. Games the previous year. ITEM STAFF when she fell during the she said. “You have to be rus) going on,” she said. “I 14, the city avoids for now In 1918, the format was an event that draws more winter and injured her safe. That comes rst.” am grateful, and I feel a modi ed to a relay race News of the postpone- than 30,000 runners from hamstring. Ellen Goldberg of Nah- huge sense of relief.” due to World War I; the ment of next month’s Bos- around the world, packs “I am ready,” she said. ant said she’d have ap- She feels especially hap- 2013 race was stopped ton Marathon wasn’t un- py that Boston, and Mas- them in buses and start- when two bombs exploded “This is the time of the proached the race with a ing corrals and then sends expected Friday, but it sachusetts, will work to at the nish line, several puts a lot of plans on the year when you’re all sense of unease had it not them off on a 26.2-mile make the marathon as hours after the winners back burner. geared up. I am so hungry been pushed to Sept. 14. (42.2-kilometer) trek from special as it is on Patriots’ had nished but while “I’m kind of bummed,” for this because of last “I just feel it would have Hopkinton to Boston’s Day by making Sept. 14 a many runners were still said Karen DiLisio of year. I’m really gung-ho.” been so disrespectful and Back Bay. An estimated civic holiday. on the course. Lynn, whose plans to run Yet she also under- irresponsible to hold it 1 million people line the her 10th consecutive race stands the bigger picture. with all this (precautions REACTION, B2 course as it winds through MARATHON, B2

Peabody native takes part in Celtics broadcast

COURTESY PHOTO | KEN HOWSE World Series Park superintendent Bob Davis (left), Saugus Floor&Decor Pro Premier Man- ager Greg Grillo (center) and Saugus Floor&De- cor store manager Colin Harrison (right) hold the Floor&Decor sign that will be displayed at World Series Park this season. Floor&Decor to sponsor Saugus’ World Series Park World Series Park in Kmart, Floor&Decor of- Saugus depends on the fers a huge, in-stock selec- support of Saugus busi- tion of affordable  ooring nesses. Many Saugus that includes tile, wood businesses purchase ad- and stone  ooring at great vertising signs that are prices. Starting this sea- displayed on the out eld son, they have willingly fence each season. Peo- offered to be a World Se- ple who come to the park ries Park sponsor. COURTESY PHOTOS are encouraged to sup- Floor&Decor believes Last weekend, 11-year-old Sophia Simeone of Peabody received the thrill of a lifetime after port these businesses, in serving the communi- winning the Arbella Celtics Jr. Broadcaster contest. As a winner, Sophia was able to join since without the support ty by not only catering to the Celtics live radio broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub and was interviewed pregame on of these businesses the people’s  ooring needs but NBC Sports Boston. She was also given a behind the scenes tour during the March 8 game park wouldn’t be possible. also supporting causes against Oklahoma City. World Series Park hosts that make Saugus a better over 250 games each sea- place to live, like World Se- Top: Simeone was the winner of the Arbella Celtics Jr. Broadcaster contest. Bottom left: ries Park that provides a Simone is interviewed by Sean Grande of 98.5 The Sports Hub during the Celtics game on son. Floor&Decor is a new great facility for the youth March 8. Bottom right: Simone is interviewed by Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston during of Saugus to play baseball. the Celtics game on March 8. business in Saugus. Locat- ed at the site of the former SAUGUS, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 Boston Marathon postponed until September 14

MARATHON but with diminishing cer- From B1 tainty — line up for the Olympic marathon in Ja- “We’ve shown before pan. (Because of the dis- that whatever the chal- tance’s physical toll, most lenge to our marathon elite marathoners run no and to our city, we are Bos- more than two races per ton Strong,” Mayor Marty year.) Walsh said at a news con- But Walsh said postpon- ference on Friday, when ing the race was prefera- the city’s signature event ble to canceling, citing a joined virtually every col- estimated $211 million lege or professional league pumped into the city’s worldwide in canceling or economy each year. The postponing competition. B.A.A. and marathon run- “The marathon is Boston. ners also raise about $40 It connects us. It reects million for charity. us. It brings out our com- The mayor said there munity spirit and our re- was no thought of exclud- siliency.” ing the tens of thousands The Boston Athletic As- of amateur runners who sociation had been silent consider running Boston on the fate of the race a bucket list achievement. even as other high-pro- The Tokyo Marathon went le sports events were on as scheduled earlier scuttled. The Masters was this month with just over postponed inde nitely 200 elite runners but not on Friday; previously the the 38,000 recreational NBA and NHL suspend- runners who had signed ed their seasons, Major up; spectators at the Los League Baseball halted Angeles Marathon were spring training and put advised to practice social off opening day, and all distancing. NCAA championships “That’s not the Boston were canceled, including Marathon. We’re an inclu- the March Madness bas- sive marathon,” he said. ketball tournament that “The Boston Marathon is is one of the highlights of for everyone.” the sports calendar. For most people, the new “The B.A.A. understands coronavirus causes only the city’s decision that the mild or moderate symp- Boston Marathon cannot toms, such as fever and be held on April 20, 2020,” cough. For some, especial- race organizers said in a statement. “We offer our ly older adults and people full support to take all with existing health prob- reasonable efforts to post- lems, it can cause more pone.” severe illness, including It is the rst time that pneumonia, and death. the race won’t be held The vast majority of peo- in April. For the rst 49 ple recover from the new years, the marathon was virus. According to the ITEM FILE PHOTO held on April 19, the an- World Health Organiza- niversary of the rst Rev- tion, people with mild ill- Nahant’s Ellen Goldberg was looking forward to running in this year’s Boston Marathon, but she olutionary War battles in ness recover in about two understands the precaution necessary with the postponement of the race. Lexington and Concord, or weeks, while those with on the 20th if Patriots Day more severe illness may fell on a Sunday. take three to six weeks to The state holiday was recover. Local runners react to postponement changed to the third Mon- Race organizers had day in April in 1969. The said they worked with the race has been on that day WHO and the federal Cen- of Boston Marathon due to coronavirus ever since — traditionally ters for Disease Control with the Red Sox play- and Prevention, as well as REACTION chusetts Association for things like that,” she said. little better.” state of cials. Baker has ing in the morning so the From B1 the Blind. “You know what you have DiLisio, recovering from baseball fans can wander already declared a state of It amounts to millions of to do. But back then, your an injury, feels the same. over to Kenmore Square emergency. “I love Massachusetts dollars,” she said, “and I family was at the nish “I always train in the after the game to see the Walsh discouraged run- because of this,” she said. think the organizers and line, and that’s where you winter, and your muscles runners pass by with one ners — known as ban- “You need the crowds in the city took that into con- wanted to go. And you and your bones hurt more dits — from taking to the mile to go. this race. I think the race sideration. These organi- couldn’t. You couldn’t get in the cold weather. Now, I course anyway on Patriots “It won’t look right on is for the fans as much as zations count on that mon- in touch with them.” can train in the summer, Day. The B.A.A. said its the calendar,” Gov. Char- it is for the runners. That’s ey. That would be a huge In both cases, and de- with warmer weather.” lie Baker said. “But it’s 10,000-runner 5K on mar- why, even if they talked loss.” spite their zeal, the two DiLisio thinks this year the right thing to do.” athon weekend will also about making it an Both DiLisio and Gold- women welcome the extra may be her last marathon. The new date moves the be rescheduled. elite-runner event only, race from the spring sea- “The B.A.A.’s mission of that wouldn’t have berg were still on the time to prepare. She’s not sure her knees son to a crowded fall, with promoting health through worked.” course in 2013 when ter- “I only found out a month can take the pounding too the London, Paris and sports, especially running, One reason why, she rorists exploded two ago that I was running,” much longer, and there Barcelona marathons also has guided our organi- said, is the amount of peo- bombs at the nish line. said Goldberg. “I really ha- are other things she wants postponing until after the zation for more than a ple running to raise mon- DiLisio said she thinks ven’t trained as much as I to accomplish. summer over COVID-19 century,” CEO Tom Grilk ey for various causes. It’s the attack was scarier would otherwise. “It wears and tears on concerns; Rome’s race was said. “We look forward to one of the main ways for than the threat of the vi- “I remember thinking, you,” she said. “I’d love to canceled. And it would welcoming the world to runners who can’t meet rus. after last year, that you do the PanMass. challenge come about one month Boston in September in the qualifying standards “This (protecting your- never know when it’ll be That’s always been a goal. after the world’s top run- celebration of the 124th to obtain a number. Gold- self against the virus) is the last time you do some- I’m going to start looking ners are expected to — Boston Marathon.” berg runs for the Massa- washing your hands and thing. Now, I can train a at that.” MLB now encouraging Floor& Decor to sponsor World Series Park players to go home SAUGUS From B1 after canceling spring “We very much appre- ciate Floor&Decor’s sup- MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Ma- ing on the y. We are tak- port and encourage peo- jor League Baseball is en- ing the approach that we ple to visit their store to couraging players to go will continue to prioritize see all of their hard-sur- home, a day after canceling the health and wellness face ooring products the rest of the spring train- of our players, our staff, that will save you money ing schedule and postpon- their families, everyone on your home renovation ing opening day by at least at the complex, everyone projects,” said World Se- two weeks amid the novel throughout the organiza- ries Park superintendent coronavirus outbreak. tion. That is evolving day Bob Davis. “We hope that Ballparks in Florida to day.” other new and already and Arizona were locked The dispersal is not man- established Saugus busi- down Friday as the sport datory. In particular, many nesses will help us by considered how to proceed minor league players — es- purchasing advertising following an outbreak that pecially from other coun- signs and making dona- has brought the U.S. sports tries — have been hoping tions. This kind of support schedule to a standstill. to remain in camps, where is what got us started and Teams speculated the sea- they have usually access to has kept us going over son might not start until housing, food and training the last fteen years. The Saugus businesses that sometime in May, necessi- facilities. ITEM FILE PHOTO tating a reduced schedule. MLB has recommended have helped us deserve Many teams said in the scouts should not make a lot of credit for making World Series Park in Saugus has added a new sponsor for the upcoming morning they planned to non-essential travel, ac- the park what it is today.” season in Floor&Decor, a new business in Saugus. close for the weekend and cording to a person famil- re-open camps Monday. iar with the discussions. Baseball Commissioner The person spoke to The UFC to ght on amid league cancellations Rob Manfred met Friday Associated Press on condi- with the players’ associa- tion of anonymity because LOS ANGELES (AP) — day night in Brasilia, Bra- stead, the promotion has White attributes his de- tion leadership, and a de- the league has not an- The UFC is determined to zil. Next weekend, the pro- moved events scheduled cision to go against the cision was made to encour- nounced those plans. ght on amid the coronavi- motion still plans to stage for March 28 in Columbus, sports world’s collective age players to leave camp “There’s obviously there’s rus pandemic. a full ght card with fans Ohio, and April 11 in Port- mindset partly to a conver- in the afternoon. no games to be played right While leagues and orga- inside London’s O2 Arena. land, Oregon, to the new sation Thursday with Pres- “We don’t have a play- now, so our amateur scouts nizers across sports can- The UFC hasn’t canceled UFC Apex complex in Las ident Donald Trump and book for this,” Cleveland are in a holding pattern at celed or delayed competi- any competitions, even Vegas, where it has a small Vice President Mike Pence. Indians president Chris this point,” Kansas City tion this week, the UFC those previously scheduled arena and television pro- White and Trump are long- Antonetti said in the general manager Dayton proceeded with its plans to for areas where large gath- duction capabilities. time friends and business morning. “We are learn- Moore said. hold a fan-free event Satur- erings are now banned. In- UFC President Dana associates. SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM SPORTS B3

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NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 70 44 14 12 100 227 174 St. Louis 71 42 19 10 94 225 193 Tampa Bay 70 43 21 6 92 245 195 Colorado 70 42 20 8 92 237 191 Toronto 70 36 25 9 81 238 227 Dallas 69 37 24 8 82 180 177 Florida 69 35 26 8 78 231 228 Winnipeg 71 37 28 6 80 216 203 Montreal 71 31 31 9 71 212 221 Nashville 69 35 26 8 78 215 217 Buffalo 69 30 31 8 68 195 217 Minnesota 69 35 27 7 77 220 220 Ottawa 71 25 34 12 62 191 243 Chicago 70 32 30 8 72 212 218 Detroit 71 17 49 5 39 145 267 Pacific Division Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 71 39 24 8 86 227 211 Washington 69 41 20 8 90 240 215 Edmonton 71 37 25 9 83 225 217 Philadelphia 69 41 21 7 89 232 196 Calgary 70 36 27 7 79 210 215 Pittsburgh 69 40 23 6 86 224 196 Vancouver 69 36 27 6 78 228 217 Carolina 68 38 25 5 81 222 193 Arizona 70 33 29 8 74 195 187 Columbus 70 33 22 15 81 180 187 Anaheim 71 29 33 9 67 187 226 N.Y. Islanders 68 35 23 10 80 192 193 Los Angeles 70 29 35 6 64 178 212 N.Y. Rangers 70 37 28 5 79 234 222 San Jose 70 29 36 5 63 182 226 New Jersey 69 28 29 12 68 189 230 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for OT loss.

NBA FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE The Masters Tournament, which is held every April, has been postponed due to increased fears Atlantic Division Southwest Division surrounding coronavirus. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB x-Toronto 46 18 .719 — Houston 40 24 .625 — x-Boston 43 21 .672 3 Dallas 40 27 .597 1½ Philadelphia 39 26 .600 7½ Memphis 32 33 .492 8½ Brooklyn 30 34 .469 16 New Orleans 28 36 .438 12 New York 21 45 .318 26 San Antonio 27 36 .429 12½ Masters postponed due to virus Southeast Division Northwest Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Miami 41 24 .631 — Denver 43 22 .662 — PONTE VEDRA con dent is appropriate been looking forward to inevitable. Orlando 30 35 .462 11 Utah 41 23 .641 1½ BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Au- under these unique cir- since I was a kid, and still “Well, postponed is a Washington 24 40 .375 16½ Oklahoma City 40 24 .625 2½ Charlotte 23 42 .354 18 Portland 29 37 .439 14½ gusta National on Friday cumstances,” Masters very much looking for- comforting word — can- Atlanta 20 47 .299 22 Minnesota 19 45 .297 23½ postponed the Masters, chairman Fred Ridley said ward to it. I know I’ll get celed is another,” said Central Division Pacific Division another massive hit to in a statement. my chance at it. Just won’t Xander Schauffele, who W L Pct GB W L Pct GB x-Milwaukee 53 12 .815 — x-L.A. Lakers 49 14 .778 — the spring sports calendar The Masters had been know when that’ll be.” was a runner-up to Woods Indiana 39 26 .600 14 L.A. Clippers 44 20 .688 5½ from the new coronavirus scheduled for April 9-12. The decision comes 12 last year at the Masters. Chicago 22 43 .338 31 Sacramento 28 36 .438 21½ Detroit 20 46 .303 33½ Phoenix 26 39 .400 24 that already is responsi- Ridley said he hoped the hours after PGA Tour “As long as it says ‘post- Cleveland 19 46 .292 34 Golden State 15 50 .231 35 ble for the loss of March decision puts Augusta Na- Commissioner Jay Mona- poned,’ I think the players Madness and the delay of tional in the best position han canceled four tourna- will nd hope in that word opening day baseball. to host the Masters and its ments, starting with the and just wait for go time.” TODAY IN SPORTS So much for that annual two other amateur events nal three rounds of The Even so, these were odd March 14 points and 20 rebounds, nishes as rite of spring and the rst “at some later date.” Players Championship times for golfers who usu- 1933 — The Chicago Black Hawks the tournament’s high scorer and MVP. week in April devoted to He did not indicate when and its $15 million purse. ally only step away for a forfeit a game when players refuse to 1954 — Baltimore loses 65-54 at the brilliance of dogwoods the Masters could be Players already were month at a time at the end return to the ice after their coach, Tom Milwaukee, giving the Bullets their and azaleas, Amen Corner played. The private club bracing for the Masters of the year. Schauffele said Gorman, is ejected. Boston, leading 20th consecutive road loss for the and Tiger Woods chasing traditionally closes in May to be postponed as they it felt like the last day of 3-2 at the time, is declared the winner season. They are the rst NBA team another green jacket. and does not open for its left the TPC Sawgrass on school. to go an entire season without win- by a 1-0 score. “Unfortunately, the ev- members until October. Friday morning. The virus “A lot of good golf, a big 1944 — In a tennis match to bene- ning on the road. er-increasing risks associ- “That’s not a fun mes- has a grip on the sporting stretch of golf coming up, t wartime charities, amateur Jack 1960 — Rookie Wilt Chamberlain Kramer beat pro champion Don scores a playoff-record 53 points in ated with the widespread sage to get,” said J.T. Pos- world, and golf’s decision and we’ll be sitting at Budge 6-3, 6-2. the Philadelphia’s 132-112 triumph coronavirus have led us to ton, among PGA Tour win- to cancel — after rst home waiting for some- 1953 — Seton Hall wins the NIT title over the Syracuse Nationals to send a decision that undoubt- ners who had quali ed for wanting to try to playing one to tell us when and with a 58-46 win over St. John’s. Wal- the Warriors to the Eastern Division edly will be disappointing their rst Masters. “That’s The Players Champion- where,” he said. “It’s a very ter Dukes, who led Seton Hall with 21 nals against the Boston Celtics. to many, although I am a tournament that I’ve ship without fans — was strange feeling.” The road to the Masters leads nowhere as golf shuts down PONTE VEDRA pected this was coming. scrapped. All that’s on BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For Rory McIlroy, the world’s McIroy’s immediate agen- the last 75 years, the golf No. 1 player, preached the da is getting tested for the landscape never changed. importance of everyone virus. March brought anticipa- getting tested for the vi- Bernd Wiesberger of tion of azaleas and Amen rus and saying golf would Austria was trying to get Corner, of the drive down have no choice but to shut the last ight to Vienna. Magnolia Lane and the down if anyone — a play- He left before the Masters chase for a green jacket. er, caddie, support staff — was postponed, which was The annual road to the tested positive. just as well. Wiesberger Masters took a major de- That was on Thurs- gured he would not have tour Friday — but not a day night, after he closed been able to return to the dead end, like other tour- with three straight bird- U.S. to play. naments — when Augusta ies. He went to bed be- Scrapping the Players National said the Masters fore the tour’s decision to Championship also was a would be postponed be- shut down golf and woke blow to the tour because cause of increasing risks up Friday to several text it’s the biggest event — with the new coronavirus. messages that left him “our Super Bowl,” Mo- It was expected, but no wondering when he would nahan said — of the 44 less jarring, even as the tee it up again. tournaments it operates. Masters joined other big “You’re obviously going Because only one round sporting events that were to still keep playing golf, was played, the $15 mil- suspended (NBA), delayed but you’re going out there lion purse was to be cut in (Major League Baseball) practicing and not know- half and distributed even- or canceled (NCAA bas- ing what you’re practicing ly among the 144 players ketball tournament). for,” McIlroy said as he — $52,083 each, unof cial Xander Schauffele was headed into the TPC Saw- money. quick to nd hope. grass clubhouse to clean That doesn’t include C.T. “Well, postponed is a out his locker. Pan, who withdrew a few comforting word,” Schauf- The PGA Tour has can- hours before his tee time fele said. “Canceled is an- celed four tournaments, to reduce the risk of catch- other.” one in the Dominican Re- ing the virus. Augusta National of- public. The LPGA Tour, U.S. Open champi- fered no details except which already lost three on Gary Woodland was for Chairman Fred Ridley tournaments on its Asia among those who felt it saying he hopes the post- Swing, said it was post- would have looked bad if ponement puts the club in poning its next three the tour had kept play- the best position to safely events in Arizona and Cal- ing, even though Monah- host the Masters “at some ifornia, the last one the an suggested it could be a later date.” rst major championship “source of inspiration” to The announcement of the year. have a live sport on televi- capped off 24 hours that The next tournament on sion if done in a safe man- began with hope golf could the European Tour sched- ner. be played without fans ule is in the south of Spain “It would have looked and ended with the reality at the end of April. horrible if we showed up that it had to follow along It’s not unusual for play- and played today with with other sports and step ers to have a month off every other sports league away. with nowhere to play, just not playing,” Woodland Even the Masters. not in the heart of the sea- said. “It probably would PGA Tour Commission- son. have been insensitive, so er Jay Monahan said his “This is obviously new I’m glad Jay made the de- “gut-wrenching” decision territory,” said J.T. Poston, cision that he did. It’s best to cancel the rest of The who was anticipating his for us. It’s best for the fans Players Championship rst time playing the Mas- and our families. ... It’s this week and the next ters. “I can’t remember the only going to get worse three tournaments on the last time I didn’t really right now, so it’s best for schedule was based large- know when I was going us not to be playing golf.” ly on Orlando’s theme to play my next golf tour- For most people, the new parks shutting down and nament or when I didn’t coronavirus causes only travel for the internation- have a golf tournament mild or moderate symp- al players. that I could look forward toms, such as fever and “Even though we have to playing.” cough, with the vast ma- a safe environment and McIlroy’s coach was jority recovering in about we’ve done all the right planning to y from Ire- two weeks. things, we can’t proceed,” land next week so they “I think there’s bigger Monahan said. “It’s not could prepare for the problems in the world FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS right to proceed.” Masters, the major keep- right now than whether That got little argument ing him from the career we play the Masters or Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley announced on Friday that the from the players, who sus- Grand Slam. That’s been not,” Jon Rahm said. Masters will be postponed until further notice due to coronavirus. B4 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 COMICS

OFF THE MARK / MARK PARISI MODERATELY CONFUSED / JEFF STAHLER DILBERT / SCOTT ADAMS

ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON

HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON

THE BORN LOSER / ART AND CHIP SANSOM

CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Objection to dress code threatens to sink cruise DEAR ABBY: My hus- your company so much he band and I have been Dear Abby is written by Abigail cannot stay away. What married 30 years. I re- did he do before he met cently retired, and we are Van Buren, also known as Jeanne you? planning a cruise to Eu- Phillips, and was founded by her From where I sit, it ap- rope and a two-month mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact pears he’s angling to stay, returning on the move in. It isn’t unrea- same cruise line. The Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. sonable to want your own cruise line is rather posh, Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. space, particularly if you and travelers are asked are the one paying for it, to “dress appropriately” while he snores away the — which means, essen- hours. If the status quo tially, men should wear a problem be that his jack- He has told me numer- isn’t what you want, it is jacket to dinner (no tie ets no longer t him? If ous times that he doesn’t up to you to change it. required). that’s the case, buy him feel safe at his apartment My husband is balking one that does. However, if because of the neighbor- DEAR ABBY: In class, at the idea he should his objection is that he hood. He says that is why I sit next to a girl who is have to wear a jacket on really doesn’t want to GO, he is spending time with constantly telling me his vacation and now why not take your hus- me. I like my alone time, that she likes the way I says he won’t go. Abby, band up on his offer to which I don’t have often. smell. I don’t know if we have already invested stay home and ask one of Prior to him, I wasn’t in a she’s irting with me or several hundreds of dol- your girlfriends to accom- relationship for seven actually likes my cologne. lars in deposits, so what pany you? Then all three years. She is making me very do I do? I’d rather not of you might have a better I feel that Charles is self-conscious. Should I spend 14 days at sea with time. needy. Am I being unrea- confront her or tell my a husband whining over sonable? I don’t think I teacher? Or should I drop wearing a jacket for 30 DEAR ABBY: I am 61 am, and it always ends out and move to Alaska? minutes a day and end and dating a 63-year-old up in an argument. If you I’m scared. up dining alone (we re- man, “Charles.” I live in could please give me served a table for two so my own apartment, pay some advice, I would ap- READY TO MOVE we wouldn’t be stuck my own bills, and I like preciate your input. IN THE SOUTH making small talk). We and enjoy life. Charles is are cruising because he constantly over at my NOT HOTEL DEAR READY TO will not y. apartment and ends up ACCOMMODATIONS MOVE: Your classmate falling asleep for hours at is trying to pay you a TEXAS WIFE a time. It irritates me DEAR NOT HOTEL: compliment. Tell her the when he sleeps six, seven Wake up and smell the name of your cologne and DEAR TEXAS WIFE: and even eight hours at coffee. Charles told you he where she can buy some, You have already accom- my place. I feel he has a spends all that time with if you are wearing any. As modated your husband place of his own, and he you because he doesn’t to moving out of state, by booking a cruise in- should be doing that feel safe in his apartment, that smells very unneces- stead of ying. Could his there. NOT because he loves sary to me. BRIDGE

The Christmas competition winners There were several excellent en- no-trump, not risked reaching a tries to my Christmas Competition, 4-2 club t. South upgraded to two and the winner by a whisker was no-trump because of his excellent Mukesh Ghatiya from Bengaluru, spot-cards. India. Congratulations. The run- From the bidding, South knew that ners-up were Steven Glaser of Hol- West had to hold the heart king and laday, Utah; John Harvey of Mount spade ace. Therefore, he ducked the Hope, Canada (a winner in 2016); rst club trick, but when West contin- Ben Hawn of Lancaster, Pennsylva- ued with the club two to his partner’s nia (last year’s winner); and Stanley jack, declarer won with his ace. (He Lipnick of Naples, Florida. could have ducked again, planning Bridge is full of maxims that are to win immediately with the ace if not right all of the time. However, East switched to a heart.) there is one play technique that Next, South knew to lead toward always works — unless (sorry!) you honor combinations. He played a low don’t have the entries to carry it out. spade toward dummy, putting up the What is this technique? queen when West played low. Declarer Against South’s contract of three returned to hand with a diamond to no-trump, West led the club king, the jack for the lead of a second low and East encouraged with the nine. spade. Here, West had to play the ace How should declarer have planned on thin air, giving South three spade the play? tricks and nine in all. The defenders North should have overcalled one took only one spade and three clubs. SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS EVENING TV LISTINGS SATURDAY’S TV MARCH 14, 2020 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 Saturday, March 14 when the greens of summer give way to BROADCAST STATIONS the golds of autumn. X-Men Movie Marathon WGBH America’s Test Soul Legends Music from the 1960s-1980s. Bee Gees: One Night Only Las ADD and Loving It?! Suze Or- Formula One: Rolex Australian Grand Prix ^ PBS Kitchen 20th Vegas concert. man’s IFC, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ESPN, 1:05 a.m. Live (late-night) Enjoy a marathon of the rst three lms WBZ Wheel of Jeopardy! NCIS: Los Angeles SEAL Team “Objects 48 Hours (N) News Phantom In Touch Madam Secretary Lewis Hamilton’s quest for a seventh $ CBS Fortune in Mirror” (N) Gourmet in the original X-Men lm franchise, career drivers’ championship begins at WCVB News- Chronicle The Jump To Be Announced News- Celebrity Elementary “Solve Home, based on the Marvel Comics. 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Minor and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901 (et seq): To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Santander Bank, N.A., formerly known as Sovereign Bank N.A., formerly known Petitioner Angela Cornacchia of Haverhill MA Minor filed on 02/19/2020 by as Sovereign Bank, Cornelio Lopez Lopez of Lynn, MA claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Peabody, will be held 04/03/2020 08:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing numbered 24 Swampscott Avenue, given by Frederick J. Howcroft and Dina R. Angela Cornacchia of Haverhill MA Located: Essex Probate Court 36 Federal Street, Salem MA 01970 Howcroft to Sovereign Bank, dated January 7, 2008, and recorded in Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 27451, Page 189, as 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the affected by a Loan Modification dated November 20, 2015, and recorded in has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written Said Registry of Deeds in Book 34625, Page 539, has/have filed with this court serve without surety on the bond. response, you need to: a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal File the original with the Court; and If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without Mail a copy to all interested parties at least 5 days before the hearing. States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration 3. Counsel for the Minor: The Minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before April 20, to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. 2020 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of of noncompliance with the Act. and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are Witness, GORDON H. PIPER Chief Justice of this Court on March 9, 2020 Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should Attest: be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel Item: March 14, 2020 form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where ______your case is going to be heard. Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 5. Presence of the minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be Does your company present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor's best (20-000445 Orlans) interests. need employees? Item March 14, 2020 This is a Legal Notice: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: February 27, 2020 Have a story to share? Pamela Casey O'Brien Need a question answered? Register of Probate Item: March 14, 2020 [email protected]

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Local, On demand Anytime, Anywhere SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B7 INTERNATIONAL In role reversal, Asia seeks to stop virus from coming in By Ken Moritsugu and Kim Tong-Hyung ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING — From quar- antining travelers from A worker mops overseas to nabbing those the area under sneaking in with fevers, a screening PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS China and other parts of showing Asia are scrambling to China’s Mist is seen on the googles of a worker wearing prevent the new corona- regulations a protective suit as he disinfects the city hall virus from coming back to related to the of Marikina, in Manila, Philippines on Friday. where it first broke out. coronavirus Just as the spread of outbreak at the disease is stabilizing the Capital Brave new world: in much of Asia, follow- International ing a major outbreak in Airport China and sizable ones in terminal 3 in Wartime tactics South Korea and Japan, it Beijing. is popping up in new hot spots around the world. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED against virus foe Those three countries PRESS announced expanded bor- der controls this week that fected places. the first time. sands. Nearly 90 imported By Andrew Taylor, mit Monday to discuss mimic many of the bans The outbreak is far from China reported Friday cases have been identified Tim Sullivan and coordinating research on and restrictions placed on over in Asia and could well just eight new cases of the in recent weeks. Lori Hinnant a vaccine and treatments, China in the early days explode again when restric- virus in the previous 24 National Health Com- ASSOCIATED PRESS as well as an economic re- of the outbreak. China, tions put in place to stymie hours, and three were im- mission spokesman Mi sponse. WASHINGTON — U.S. which didn’t have enough it are lifted. But the panic ported from Italy, the Unit- Feng said this week that Channeling wartime President Donald Trump protective equipment for that seized the region has ed States and the United the peak of outbreak has rhetoric and tactics in the declared the coronavi- its medical workers a few shifted to the Mideast, Eu- Kingdom. The number has passed in China, but that face of a microscopic ene- rus pandemic a nation- weeks ago, is now donat- rope and the Americas as dropped sharply from a “the fast development of my, leaders appealed for al emergency Friday, as ing supplies to Italy, Iran, those areas deal with the month ago, when the dai- the epidemic overseas has solidarity to battle a threat deaths from the disease South Korea and other af- rapid spread of the virus for ly figure was in the thou- introduced uncertainties.” that appeared to expand accelerated across Europe and nations around the exponentially. They vowed world warned of nearly to protect not just the sick, wartime measures to con- but those sacrificing their Religious services limited tain the outbreak. livelihoods and education “We will defeat this for the greater good. But threat,” he said in a White new border checks were across Mideast over virus fears House press conference. also on the rise, show- “When America is tested ing that solidarity had By Joseph Krauss America rises to the occa- its limits in the face of a ASSOCIATED PRESS sion.” fast-moving threat. JERUSALEM — Reli- The emergency decree With promises of fi- gious authorities canceled will open up $50 billion nancial support from the or limited weekly prayer for state and local govern- European Commission, gatherings across the Mid- ments to respond to the France and Germany, dle East on Friday to help outbreak, said Trump, who stocks clawed back some of also announced new efforts their losses on Wall Street prevent the spread of the to expand coronavirus test- and in Europe a day after new coronavirus as they ing and gave the secretary the market’s worst session encouraged the faithful to of health and human ser- in over three decades. pray for those afflicted by vices emergency power to In Italy, new infections the global pandemic. waive federal regulations soared by more than 2,500 Iran, which is mired and laws to give doctors and virus-related deaths in the worst outbreak in and hospitals “flexibility” made their biggest sin- the region, meanwhile in treating patients. gle day jump, increasing announced another 85 The spreading pandem- by 250. On Friday, three deaths, pushing its total ic showed that power and weeks to the day since the number of fatalities to 514 influence offer no protec- country identified its first amid 11,364 confirmed tion. Among those testing virus cluster in the north, cases. The real number of PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS positive were the Canadi- Italy had a total of 17,600 cases might be even high- Fire ghters disinfect a street against the new coronavirus, in western an prime minister’s wife, a confirmed cases, with er, as questions have been Tehran, Iran. top aide to Iran’s supreme 1,266 deaths. raised about authorities’ leader, Miami’s mayor, a “Europe has now become transparency. Christian, Muslim and thorities limited entrance more than 130,000 peo- Brazilian official who met the epicenter of the pan- Sudan reported its first Jewish leaders in Jerusa- to enclosed areas. But the ple worldwide and caused with President Donald demic with more reported case, a man in his 50s who lem said services would Western Wall Heritage more than 5,000 deaths. died Thursday after re- Trump, and an Austra- cases and deaths than the continue to be held in the Foundation, which over- Israel’s chief Sephar- rest of the world combined, turning from a recent visit lian Cabinet minister who Holy Land but moved to sees the site, said there dic rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, met with the U.S. attor- apart from China,” said to the United Arab Emir- would be no restrictions limit indoor gatherings af- meanwhile urged people ney general and Trump’s World Health Organization ates. The east African in the main plaza as it is a daughter, Ivanka. Director-General Tedros country is in disarray af- ter the Israeli Health Min- “wide, open space.” to stop visiting the West- France’s president an- Adhanom Ghebreyesus. ter the overthrow of Pres- istry said they should not In recent days the foun- ern Wall, cancel mass nounced that leaders of “More cases are now being ident Omar al-Bashir last exceed 100 people. dation has encouraged prayers and pray near the world’s largest democ- reported every day than year, and its infrastruc- At the Western Wall in people to join in special their homes “until the racies, the G-7, would hold were reported in China at ture has suffered from de- Jerusalem, the holiest site prayers for victims of the wrath passes and mercy a video-conference sum- the height of its epidemic.” cades of sanctions. where Jews can pray, au- virus, which has infected comes from heaven.” Iraq army says U.S. strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian

By Samya Kullab and Qassim Abdul-Zahra A man wears ASSOCIATED PRESS makeshift BAGHDAD — Iraq’s rain gear as military said five securi- he navigates ty force members and a a ooded road civilian were killed early after heavy Friday in a barrage of U.S. rains in the airstrikes launched hours Zamalek after a rocket attack killed district of and wounded American Cairo. and British servicemen at a base north of Baghdad. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED An Iran-backed Shiite mi- PRESS litia group vowed to exact revenge for the U.S. strikes, potentially signalling an- Death toll at 21 as Egypt storms other cycle of tit-for-tat vi- olence between Washington PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and ooding enter second day and Tehran that could play Destroyed buildings are seen at an airport com- out inside Iraq. plex under construction in Karbala, Iraq. CAIRO (AP) — Thun- images and video showing ing across much of the U.S. officials said the air- derstorms and flooding flooded roads and villag- country through Saturday. strikes’ intended targets in the wake of the U.S. strikes wounded five mili- around Egypt entered a es as well as water-filled Late on Thursday, Cai- were mainly weapons fa- airstrike outside Karba- tia members belonging to second day Friday, inter- apartments in some of Cai- ro’s Water Authority an- cilities belonging to Kataib la’s defunct airport. Iraqi the Popular Mobilization rupting daily life in much ro’s richest neighborhoods. nounced it had suspended Hezbollah, the militia forces inspected an area Units, an umbrella group of the country, including Chaos always accom- water service to the entire group believed to be re- covered in shards of glass that comprises an array of sponsible for Wednesday’s the capital Cairo, as the panies bad weather in megacity because heavy and debris. Iraqi militia groups, some attack on Camp Taji base. death toll rose to 21, au- Egypt, raising questions rain had overwhelmed the Kataib Hezbollah did of them Iran-backed. However, Iraq’s military thorities said. about the country’s poor vast sewage system. By not immediately com- Wednesday’s attack on Most of the victims were said the strikes killed three ment on the airstrikes. infrastructure and dilap- Friday morning water had Camp Taji was the deadli- in rural areas and slums. idated sewage and drain- returned to some parts of Iraqi army commandos and But Harakat Hezbollah est to target U.S. troops in At least six children died age systems. To minimize the city. two federal police officers. al-Nujaba, an Iran-backed either from electrocution the impact of bad weath- The floods forced the A Shiite endowment in the militia group designated Iraq since a late December or when their houses col- er, the government closed country’s railway author- holy city of Karbala said as a terrorist organization rocket attack on an Iraqi lapsed on them. down schools and sus- ities to suspend train ser- the strikes resulted in the by the U.S., vowed to re- base that killed a U.S. con- Since the rains hit late pended work in business- vice nationwide. Power out- death of one civilian in an taliate with “an eye for an tractor and set in motion a Wednesday and early es and government offices ages were also reported in airport complex being con- eye” in a statement Friday. series of tit-for-tat attacks Thursday, social media after forecasters warned several parts of the country, structed by the endowment. The Iraqi military state- that brought Iraq to the has been inundated with of heavy rains and flood- including parts of Cairo. A gaping crater was left ment also said the U.S. brink of war. B8 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 REAL ESTATE For sale: tiny, skinny, inaccessible, unbuildable properties

By Katherine skinny parcel existed but in King, Pierce and Lewis charges taxes. Khashimova Long couldn’t imagine why any- counties, according to his If no one pays, the coun- THE SEATTLE TIMES body would want to buy it. website, WestviewLand. ty forecloses and puts the “They’re going to have com. Most of his business, land up for auction. One “Absolutely illogical.” to prove to me where it’s he said, is in buildable lots famous California case led That was Harlen Ward’s at,” Hoeft said. “As far as for single-family homes — to embarrassment and le- reaction to hearing that I know, I own everything though, he said, “I do own gal battles when a couple someone else now owns from the road to the fence.” some odd ones as well.” bought a private road in part of his Auburn, Wash., Ward and Hoeft are “Odd,” in this case, in- San Francisco’s exclusive backyard. not the only Seattle-area cludes a bit of driveway Presidio Heights commu- At a King County auc- homeowners to learn that between two Seward Park nity at a 2015 tax foreclo- tion, someone had pur- patches of their yards homes, which Harris is sure auction, then contem- chased a 5-foot-wide, and driveways have been selling for $9,950. plated charging residents 300-foot-long strip of bought out from under Then there’s a 508-square- for parking. earth, without street ac- their feet by Laguna foot triangle squeezed by Parcels not purchased at cess, that runs between Beach, Calif., entrepre- three Mercer Island back- tax foreclosure auction are Ward’s and his neighbor neur Ben Harris, who yards, marketed as “in a offered up by the county Joe Hoeft’s property. trades in land up and nice neighborhood,” and one last time, at tax title “It’s maybe big enough down the West Coast. listed for $7,450. auction. for a sidewalk,” Ward said. Harris is marketing Also up for sale on Har- Those auctions present “A sidewalk that goes no- those parcels — often in- ris’ website is the long, the dubious opportunity where.” accessible, typically un- skinny parcel in Ward’s for buyers (and neighbors) Also perplexing, at first buildable — for thousands backyard. Price: $3,950. to take another bite on glance: Why the plot, of dollars. Many of those plots were property so undesirable sandwiched between four The business model may created by accident, when it’s been passed over once single-family homes, ex- prove, in the words of Mi- neighboring parcels were before, said King County ists in the first place — chael Harter, a Spokane, mismeasured or inaccu- property agent Amanda and why the county put it Wash., broker specializing rately described in county Tran. Occasionally, profit- up for sale. Nobody even in county-auctioned land, record books. Others may able pieces of land come knows its precise bound- that in Seattle’s sizzling be private roads, vacant up for bid, but tax title FILE PHOTO | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE aries, because while the property market, “ev- subdivision plots or parcels auctions tend to be full of long squiggle of land is ery piece of land must be left out of a title transfer. head-scratcher parcels, From left, Joe Hoeft joins his neighbors Harlan marked on county prop- worth something.” Neighboring property “odd-shaped, slivers of Ward and his wife Nancy Elmore-Ward on their erty maps, it hasn’t been Harris, who mainly oper- owners may never know people’s yards,” Tran said. respective properties, divided by a backyard surveyed. Ward and Hoeft ates through LLCs, is cur- the phantom parcels ex- “Tax title auctions are the fence, which cuts somewhere through or near said they always knew the rently selling 26 properties ist — but the county still depository of last resort.” a tiny land parcel in their backyards. In a town called Cool, gentri cation means a Dollar General store

By Hailey in because the beauty of discuss ways to fight the Branson-Potts the place is more important proposed Dollar General LOS ANGELES TIMES to us than buying some and campsites. The group cheaply built something.” had been dormant for Pondering the future of Another cause for con- about two decades — ever this blip of a Gold Rush cern among Cool resi- since it beat down a plan town in the Sierra Nevada dents: more than 200 pro- for a major residential de- foothills, Carolyn Loomis posed new campsites at velopment. leaned on a well-worn line the adjacent Auburn State At a meeting last month about its name. Recreation Area, which “I want Cool to stay cool,” in the Holiday Market gro- could bring tens of thou- cery store, Loomis pointed she said. sands more people traips- And what isn’t cool, in to a mural depicting the ing through this ridge-top nearby American River, her opinion, is for a Dollar El Dorado County town General store to move into with gold miners clutching every year, raising fears of pans and modern-day hik- the heart of Cool, popula- a catastrophic wildfire. ers and mountain bikers. tion 3,900. An hour’s drive north- “That’s us then and us Buoyed by American east of Sacramento, the now,” she said. “I don’t see families tightening their unincorporated town — spending during the Great named, according to local a Dollar General!” FILE PHOTO | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Recession, Tennessee- lore, for an itinerant Gold Dollar General antici- based Dollar General Corp. Aloha Adams started a local advisory committee in Cool, Calif. as the Rush-era preacher named pates making a final deci- has thrived in recent years. residents are worried their community is going to be overwhelmed be- Peter Cool — is known sion on whether to open a The retailer has aggres- cause a Dollar General store has been proposed. mostly for endurance com- store in Cool this spring, sively targeted withering petitions like the Way Too said Mary Kathryn Colbert, rural communities over- mom-and-pop businesses. Lake, art galleries in ry that a Dollar General Cool 50K Endurance Run a company spokeswoman. looked by major retailers In fast-changing neigh- Boyle Heights, pricey new would create traffic grid- and the Tevis Cup 100- “Our customers are at the center of all that we like Walmart, and its plain, borhoods in California’s apartment complexes in lock in a town so small its mile horse ride. A sign on boxy stores now outnum- do, and meeting custom- urban enclaves, battles South Los Angeles. residents brag that there the edge of town tells visi- ber McDonald’s restau- In Cool, the specter of is no need for street lights. tors to “Have a Cool day!” ers’ needs is Dollar Gen- over gentrification and rants in the United States. gentrification takes the “This is about preserving This year, a small group eral’s top priority when Townspeople like Loo- community identity have form of a far-from-hip rural America,” said resi- of local activists revived a choosing store locations,” mis, a 76-year-old retired centered on more bour- retailer known for deals dent Susan Yewell, 74. “We long-defunct community Colbert said in an email. teacher, fear the chain geois newcomers: vegan like three-for-$5 boxes of feel vulnerable. We don’t group, the Cool-Pilot Hill A Cool store would employ could ring up the end for restaurants in Silver Cheez-Its. Residents wor- want big-box stores to come Advisory Committee, to between six and 10 people. 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