Essentials Portraits of the People Keeping Everyday Life Going

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020

THE ESSENTIALS PORTRAITS OF THE PEOPLE KEEPING EVERYDAY LIFE GOING

We are calling them everyday heroes — people who are keeping our world functioning during coronavirus with only a mask and maybe a pair of gloves to protect them. Those featured below are representative of a broad swath of Americans from all backgrounds who are serving us as we try to survive this invisible enemy. We appreciate them and we salute them. Covid-19 coverage continues inside.

ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO “I’m not having contact with any of my customers anymore pretty much “I’m glad we are open and I still get to have a paycheck.” ringing the bells, leaving the package and walking away. No physical contact, no face-to-face contact, I feel like a ghost now.” NATE YOUNG CHRISTOPHER LAFOREST UPS driver | Lynn Dunkin’ staffer | Lynnfield

ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK “I’ve been carrying for about 27 years and I’m able to bring medicine to “It’s a paycheck.” my senior citizens in need. I’m grateful that I’m still able to do this.”

JOYCE PARSHLEY ERIC D. United States Postal Service | Marblehead Trash collector | Nahant

ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO “I’m always here to help my community.” “Shop small and support us all.” - Domenic “We are here to support your family and ours.” -Yano ERIC YOUNG AND JAYESH PATEL BROTHERS YANO AND DOMENIC PETRUZZELLI Bunghole Liquors | Peabody New Deal Fruit | Revere

ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK “It’s crazy being a part of history and how everyone has adapted to it.” “I would love to go back to when it was busy and I hope the coronavirus goes away as soon as possible. I thank God I have still have my job.”

JONATHAN PHILBIN AND BENYAM MERAWI CARLOS LOPEZ North Shore Bank | Saugus Gas station attendant | Swampscott

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Giuseppe DiScipio, 92 Olive McGrath, 93 Lynn up to 621 1926-2020 Giuseppe DiScipio, 92 LYNN — A private burial at virus cases years, formerly of Lynn, died St. Jean’s Cemetery was held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at on Saturday, April 11, 2020 By Gayla Cawley nosed with COVID-19 in Care One at Essex Park, Bever- for Olive M. McGrath, 93. A ITEM STAFF the city are between the ly, after a brief illness. He was life long resident of Lynn, Olive ages of 21-61. LYNN — The city is up There have been 229 the husband of Anna Maria was the loving wife of the late to 621 con rmed cases of (Graziani) DiScipio. Patrick J. McGrath with whom con rmed cases for people the coronavirus, which between 21-41 years old, Giuseppe was born in Crec- she shared 44 wonderful includes 11 deaths, ac- chio, Italy. He and Anna Maria years of marriage before they and 217 cases for those cording to data released between the ages of 41-61. traveled back to his home were separated by his pass- by Mayor Thomas M. Mc- ing. Olive died at Hunt Nursing There have been 131 cas- town several times to honor Gee’s of ce on Monday. home in Danvers where she es for older adults between and celebrate his Italian her- There were 33 new virus was a resident for almost 3 the ages of 61-101, and on itage and his love of the prov- cases on Monday, which 1/2 years, suffering from late the other side of the spec- ince of Abruzzo. He came to represents the lowest day- the United States in 1970 and stages of dementia. trum, the city’s youngest Olive was born and raised to-day jump since last residents have been least settled with his family in Lynn. Wednesday when there Giuseppe was a talented in Lynn, the daughter of the affected. There have only late Thomas and Lena (Corm- were 31 new cases. been 39 cases for people nish carpenter and was re- Numbers spiked on Fri- cruited by several companies ier) Oak. She attended St. 21 and under. Five babies of Lynn. Giuseppe also leaves Jean’s School, Lynn Public McGrath of Methuen, Patrick day and Saturday, with have been infected. throughout his career. He several nieces and nephews. McGrath of Lynn, Kevin and 60 and 70 new virus cases crafted beautiful furnishings Schools, and worked for more To try to curb the spread In lieu of  owers, donations than 25 years at the General Andrea (Bates) McGrath of respectively, but the day- of the virus, McGee has in- and created many pieces that can be made to Care One at Winthrop, and Thomas and to-day increase declined he proudly displayed in his Electric Company, all in Lynn. stituted an overnight cur- Essex Park, Hannah Unit, 265 Olive was especially proud Kerry (Obey) of Middleton. signi cantly on Sunday few between the hours of home. He enjoyed dancing to Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915. Olive was predeceased by and Monday. Big Band music and socializ- of her work at GE where she 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., and or- Service information: Ad- supervised and worked as an two sisters, Claire Hyde and Of the total con rmed dered all residents to wear ing at home with friends. His hering to the guidelines of Lucille McLaud, as well as cases, 577 are active. Thir- greatest joy, however, came inspector on J-85 rotor as- a face mask when enter- the Commonwealth of Mas- sembly and was awarded an three brothers, Charles Oak, ty-three people have re- from time spent with family. ing essential businesses sachusetts and the CDC fu- honor for work improvement. Lawrence Oak and Robert covered from the illness. In addition to his wife Anna or public places. neral services will be private. Although the big prize al- Oak. Remaining close rela- The city’s  rst con rmed Maria, Giuseppe is survived Arrangements under the ways eluded her, Olive loved tives include her brother-in- case was on March 21. Gayla Cawley can be by three sons, Ferdinando direction of the SOLIMINE to gamble: Bingo, scratch law, Thomas McLaud of Lyn- Statistics from the may- reached at gcawley@item- DiScipio and his partner Pam Funeral Home, Lynn. Friends tickets, Las Vegas, Foxwoods, n eld and sister-in law, Anna or’s of ce show the major- live.com. Follow her on Fournier of West Yarmouth, are encouraged to leave con- Wonderland and horse rac- McGrath of Lynn. She leaves ity of people being diag- Twitter @GaylaCawley. Eugenio DiScipio and his wife dolences for the family at ing. She always said her 20 grandchildren, Ed Murphy, Debra Torto-DiScipio of Rowley, www.solimine.com. best win was “that she was Amy Murphy Sevigny, Brian and Ricardo DiScipio and his lucky in love” and that was Murphy, Chris Bruce, Kelly Mc- Lynn eld wants wife Abigail DiScipio of Mar- what mattered most to her. Grath, Eric McGrath, Krystal blehead. He also leaves one Olive and Pat were both fa- McGrath, Kenneth MacNich- residents to submit grandson, Christopher DiScipio vored with large families and ol, Keegan MacNichol, Kevin together were blessed with MacNichol, Kyle MacNichol, eight children. She worked Sarah Lanzillotti Faulkner, environmental feedback full time for most of the years Craig Lanzillotti, Heath Mc- Claire L. Colantuno, 95 she was raising a large fam- Grath, Megan McGrath Shul- By Thor Jourgensen The report also exam- ily and never complained. It man, Lauren McGrath, Dennis ITEM STAFF ined town buildings, con- 1924-2020 cluding some Lynn eld is amazing to look back and Conway, Kasey Conway, Ra- LYNNFIELD — Prepa- to see all she had to do in a chael McGrath and Brett Mc- schools are not air condi- Claire L. (Champigny) Col- her husband Mark, Laura Bra- rations to protect the town tioned and vulnerable to antuno, age 95, passed away bazon and her husband Todd, day. Family was what mattered Grath. Olive also leaves eight from climate change im- most to Olive, and she was great-grandchildren, Olivia periods of extreme heat. peacefully at Twin Oaks Reha- and Kristin LaBrecque and her pacts, including ooding, To reduce ooding, the bilitation Center after a lengthy husband Brandon; as well as a wonderful example of what Murphy, Katie Sevigny, Abbie are underway, and town the de nition of “Mother” is Sevigny, Sophie Rossman, report concluded the town battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 11 great-grandchildren; and of cials are gathering needs to protect undevel- Claire was born Claire Loret- many nieces and nephews. and also of how one can age Desmond MacNichol, Char- “vulnerability prepared- oped land and guide devel- ta Champigny on Oct. 2, 1924 Claire was devoted to her fam- with grace. Olive had a huge lotte Faulkner, Nicholas Faulk- ness” ideas from residents. opment to reduce potential in Lynn to Alfred and Maria ily and will be sorely missed. heart and was always giving of ner and Mila McGrath. Olive is The state awards Mu- (Bourgeois) Champigny. She The family would like to ex- herself. Never tell her you liked also loved by many nieces and consequences from loss of nicipal Vulnerability Pre- ood water retention. graduated from St. Jean Bap- press their sincere thanks for something, because the next nephews. paredness (MVP) grant tiste School. the loving care Claire received thing one knew, she gave you Service information: This Water supply sources money to help cities and need to be assessed with She worked at Goldberg’s at Twin Oaks. hers or got you the item you is a stressful time in the towns plan for climate Furniture Store in Lynn before Service information: Due admired. When she was left country and the world due to iron and manganese in- change resiliency and im-  ltration posing a threat she married her husband, Joe to the current precautions alone with the passing of her the COVID-19 epidemic. Due plement priority projects. Colantuno, in 1945. Claire and surrounding COVID-19, ser- husband, she rose above her to the challenges we face to supply wells and water During the past year, demands increasing. Joe raised their two children in vices will be planned at a fate, and was never a burden as a result, we will await a town of cials worked with Marblehead and retired to Val- later date when gatherings to those she loved. She always memorial Mass and a Cele- New development poses consultant Comprehensive water supply and quality rico, Fla., where they continued are again permitted. In lieu had a smile and a kind word bration of Life reception that Environmental Inc (CEI) to lead a very active social life. of owers, donations may be for everyone. She never asked will take place in the coming concerns, the report noted, to develop a vulnerability and water needs north of Claire enjoyed traveling, host- made to The Resident Activi- for anything. She was always months. assessment and protection ing family gatherings, cooking ties Fund at Twin Oaks, 63 Lo- there to help if she could. Arrangements made by Lowell Street need evalu- plan for Lynn eld. ation to ensure adequate for her family, needlework and cust St., Danvers, MA 01923. Olive was also a devout SOLIMINE Funeral Home in Residents can review water for  re ghting is rug hooking. Donations will be used to Catholic and as such was a Lynn, 426 Broadway (Route Lynn eld’s MVP  nal available. Claire was predeceased by purchase a karaoke machine communicant of St. Pius and 19), Lynn. Friends are en- draft report and complete Existing environmental her husband, Joseph John Col- for the residents to enjoy. Ar- St. Mary’s parishes as well as couraged to leave condo- the online survey by visit- challenges include septic antuno, and several brothers, rangements by the SOLIMINE the former St. Jean de Bap- lences for the family at www. ing town.lynn eld.ma.us, systems at risk of failure sisters and in-laws. She leaves Funeral Home, Lynn. Rela- tiste Church. solimine.com. then click Department of behind her children, Joseph C. from high groundwater tives and friends are invited Olive leaves eight children. In lieu of owers, donations Public Works, and then “Chuck” Colantuno and his and Pillings Pond algal to leave a message of condo- Her four daughters and spous- in her name may be made to Massachusetts Vulnera- wife Claire and Ann M. Garofa- blooms. lence for the family at www. es, Linda and Edward Murphy the Lynn Catholic Collabora- bility Preparedness Pro- lo and her husband John; ve solimine.com. Even with these chal- of Ipswich, Kathleen and Ken tive of St. Mary’s and Sacred gram (MVP). grandchildren, Sara Garofalo lenges, the report conclud- MacNichol of Georgetown, The materials can also be and her partner Donna Mills, Heart Church, 8 South Com- ed the town has strong cli- Maureen and Tony Lanzillotti viewed on the Town’s Vim- Peter Garofalo and his wife mon St., Lynn, MA 01902. mate change protections, of Wake eld, and Nancy and eo presentation (https:// Heather, Lisa McManus and including its 2018 Hazard David Conway of Derry, N.H. vimeo.com/user36270762) Mitigation Plan; 1,663 Her four sons and spouses in- or by clicking the “Town open space and conser- clude John and Susan (Bruce) Videos” icon on the Town’s vation land acres; strong website at town.lynn eld. local stormwater manage- Allane L. Berry, 88 ma.us/ ment policies and efforts The  nal draft con- underway to create open cluded top town con- space residential develop- LYNN — Allane L. (Staples) cerns in meeting climate ment and tree preserva- Berry, age 88, of Lynn, died change-related challeng- Margaret M. Coleman, 92 tion bylaws. on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at es include undersized/ But the report said town the Abbott House, Lynn, after aging culverts and road of cials must conduct a a lengthy illness. ooding in multiple plac- PEABODY — Margaret M. comprehensive resiliency A lifelong resident of Lynn, es including Ledge Road, (Wilkins) Coleman 92, be- assessment of the town she was the daughter of the Hawkes Brook and Sum- loved wife of the late Daniel drainage infrastructure late Raymond and Barbara mer Street. Coleman, died Thursday, April that includes prioritizing (Madden) Staples. Low-lying surround- 9, 2020 at the Kaplan Fam- repairs and maintenance. Allane had worked for many ing areas also face ood ily Hospice House in Danvers It also needs to address years as a central service risk and the draft report surrounded by her family. ongoing problems, in- technician at both the former points out that the cur- Born and raised in Peabody, cluding Reedy Meadow/ Lynn and Union hospitals. She she was the daughter of the rent management plan was an avid Bingo player and does not include collection Beaverdam Brook man- late Margaret (Lane) Wilkins. agement; lack of real-time she also enjoyed attending She graduated from St. John of real-time data of rapid- concerts. ly changing water levels data to coordinate Saugus the Baptist School in Peabody River Dam operations; She is survived by her three and attended Boston Univer- during storm events. The sons, Robert and his wife report also states that the beaver dams; sedimenta- sity. tion of conveyance chan- Linda, Ronald and Randy Mrs. Coleman had been Lynn Water and Sewer Berry, all of Lynn; as well as setts and the CDC funeral ser- Commission dam down- nels; brush  re risk and in- employed as a transcription- vasive species threats. The 11 grandchildren; and many vices will be private. Arrange- ist for Dr. Lawrence’s of ce stream from the con u- great-grandchildren, nieces ments under the direction of ence of the Saugus River Lynn eld Water District is in Swampscott. She had also evaluating alternative wa- and nephews. She was also the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, worked at the General Electric and Beaverdam Brook ter supplies and the report the mother of the late Judy Lynn. Friends are encouraged Company in Lynn, Blue Cross Jeanne Coleman of Milford, may be “one of several fac- recommends developing Berry and the sister of the late to leave condolences for the and Blue Shield in Peabody N.H.; seven grandchildren, tors that may be contrib- a long-term town water Barbara Ventere, Dorothy Mc- family at www.solimine.com. and Parker Brothers in Salem. Michael Coleman, Ben Glaser, uting to ooding within conservation program. The Dermott and Nioma Conti. A resident of Lynn for almost Joseph Coleman, Jason Wal- Beaverdam Brook water- report also recommends Service information: Adher- 40 years before returning to ters, Jessica Darsney, Caroline shed, along with beaver removing hazardous trees ing to the guidelines of the Peabody, she was a member Darsney and Elizabeth Dars- dams and sedimentation Commonwealth of Massachu- of St. John the Baptist Church ney; nine great-grandchildren; in drainage channels.” as identi ed by previous in Peabody and was a mem- as well as many cousins and Town trees in some study and replanting. ber of the church’s Sodality. extended family members neighborhoods pose a IN MEMORIAM Did you know? She also attended St. Pius whom she dearly loved. She threat to power lines MELISSA M. MONTEIRO V Church in Lynn where she was also the mother of the during storms and town 781-593-7700 ON HER FOURTH ANNIVERSARY was an active member of the late John Coleman. of cials agreed in prepar- Publishing Daily, except Sundays APRIL 14, 2020 parish community. She was a Service information: Her ing the study that they USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 loving mother, grandmother, funeral services will be held are worried emergency Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA and additional of ces. great-grandmother, cousin at a later date. Arrangements alerts may not fully reach Copyright ©2017 The Daily Item and friend who will be missed by the CONWAY, CAHILL-BRO- disabled and elderly resi- Subscriptions by all who knew her. DEUR Funeral Home, 20 dents. Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States She is survived by her Church St., Peabody. Contri- In addition, during a $20.00 for 4 weeks daughter, Sheila Darsney and butions may be made in her storm, ooding on local $65.00 for 13 weeks Home delivery $130.00 for 26 weeks her husband, John of Salem; memory to St. John the Bap- sidestreets may impede $260.00 for 1 year subscribers two sons, Daniel Coleman and tist Church, Building Fund, 17 emergency response. The Send payment to and POSTMASTER, get FREE access his partner, Paula Flaherty of Chestnut St., Peabody, MA town, concluded the re- send address changes to: to the e-edition on Groveland and Kevin Coleman 01960. For online guestbook, port, needs “formalized The Daily Item We miss you, Melissa. and his wife, Ann of Livonia, please visit www.ccbfuneral. evacuation routes or al- 110 Munroe St. Love, Woody, Mom, Tyla, Madisen P.O. Box 5 and Aniyjah, Mich.; a daughter-in-law, com. ternative emergency re- Lynn, MA 01903 sponse routes.” TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Liquor stores remain essential due to alcohol addiction By Elyse Carmosino which people often think health crisis.” worst of the withdrawal, ITEM STAFF means you’re shaking a Bach said that excessive and when hospitalized, lot, but delirium tremens alcohol consumption im- they usually require a bed When Gov. Charlie Bak- is potentially lethal. It af- pairs judgment and can in the intensive care unit. Kettle Cuisine CEO er ordered all non-essen- fects your brain and how lead to violent behavior. “Needless to say, that is tial businesses to close late Liam McClennon you think and how you He noted that the sheriff’s a luxury we cannot afford last month to mitigate the said there’s a sense process (information), and department in Fresno, during a pandemic.” spread of COVID-19, the among employees it affects your whole me- Calif., saw a 77 percent Friedman later ex- announcement was met that their behind tabolism. People end up increase in domestic vio- plained in an interview with confusion by some the scenes work is in the intensive care unit lence reports, and the Se- with the Item that alcohol wondering why liquor absolutely neces- and can certainly die. attle Police Department withdrawal is often much stores remained open, sary. “Being able to maintain reported 22 percent more more serious than people while other businesses an alcohol habit in the realize, and the resources shuttered operations in- calls on average since absence of treatment is stay-at-home orders were used to care for those suf- definitely. fering from its symptoms Addiction experts say really vital to keep people implemented in those ar- Kettle Cuisine with substance use disor- eas. may be more than hospi- there’s a legitimate medi- tals can provide. cal reason behind the de- ders alive.” He called for liquor Not everyone supports stores to halt operations, Because stopping alco- cision. hol consumption cold-tur- CEO praises “It’s an essential busi- keeping liquor stores arguing that reducing ac- open, however. cess to alcohol would in key often leads to acute ness to individuals who withdrawal, he said, many are still actively using al- Peter B. Bach, a physi- turn reduce the frequency cian at Memorial Sloan of domestic violence inci- of those people wind up in cohol and aren’t ready for intensive care units that ‘unsung heroes’ treatment,” said Dr. Heidi Kettering in New York dents during the coronavi- City, wrote an opinion rus pandemic. will likely be filled to ca- Ginter, chief medical offi- By Gayla Cawley pregnant, have decided piece for the Boston Globe In a response to Bach pacity in many parts of cer at Recovery Centers of ITEM STAFF not to come to work due April 2 detailing his con- published April 6, Tufts the U.S. with COVID-19 America. “If they contin- patients. to virus concerns, McClen- cern that the number of Medical Center physician LYNN — Kettle Cuisine ue their use rather than “You can ask any emer- non said. domestic violence inci- Dr. Franklin Friedman CEO Liam McClennon enter treatment, that gency physician if we have He said those concerns dents would rise if liquor argued that closing liquor wants to make sure the use is going to keep them opinions about the harms are understandable, but stores remain open, espe- stores would result in “unsung heroes” working alive and keep them from to society that alcohol pro- cited a number of safe- cially while the vast ma- more harm than good by to keep grocery shelves having deadly symptoms duces, which it certainly ty precautions that have jority of the country’s pop- adding to the number of stocked during the coro- associated with alcohol does, between car acci- been implemented at the ulation isolates at home. people needing emergen- navirus pandemic are not withdrawal.” dents, domestic violence, factory, including tempera- “(There’s) no question cy treatment during these forgotten. Ginter explained that and (bodily) harm,” he ture checks, additional that confinement of fam- unprecedented times. Although many busi- alcohol addiction is differ- said. “But banning it in a food sanitation and deep ilies, sudden demands to “For people with alcohol nesses have been forced ent from other addictions, prohibition-type manner cleaning of work spaces, oversee home schooling, to temporarily shut down including opioids, because dependency, abrupt cessa- during this pandemic — it social distancing, and or- due to virus restrictions, the withdrawal process it- precipitous job loss, and tion generally results in just doesn’t seem like the dering most office employ- many Kettle Cuisine em- self can be fatal. worry over an invisible vi- symptoms of acute with- right time and place to be ees to work from home. ployees are still reporting “It can lead to seizures ral predator are the ingre- drawal, which … may re- doing that.” But overall, McClennon and really significant com- dients of a toxic domestic sult in death,” he wrote. to work as usual. said there’s a sense among plications,” she said. “With brew,” he said. “But alco- “These people often re- Elyse Carmosino can be That’s because the employees that their be- alcohol, you can have de- hol is what turns it into quire hospitalization for reached at ecarmosino@ wholesale soup manufac- hind the scenes work is lirium tremens (DTs), a second invisible public several days during the itemlive.com. turer has been deemed “es- absolutely necessary. sential,” as employees are “Everyone here under- working to keep grocery stands there’s a higher store shelves stocked with purpose to coming to work, their product, which in- which is keeping America cludes handcrafted soups, fed, keeping those grocery sauces, sides and entrees. stores stocked,” he said. In addition, Kettle Cui- “We’re focusing on the sine soups are being do- spike that all of the rush nated to food banks and to stores has created.” served at My Brother’s However, that increased Table, a Lynn-based soup retail demand has not kitchen, on a daily basis. offset the profit loss Ket- Whether someone is tle Cuisine has endured driving a truck to deliver because restaurants and food to a market, or grow- bars have been forced to ing it, McClennon said shutter temporarily during those services provided the pandemic. McClennon in a food supply chain are said their business model, “absolutely critical,” espe- which is typically split be- cially with such high de- tween retail and food ser- mand during the current vice, has completely shift- state of emergency. ed to the former. “Clearly there’s a cri- “We’ve lost a lot of reve- sis with healthcare, but I nue,” said McClennon. “Re- think there are a ton of un- tail has been stronger, but sung heroes around here it’s not strong enough to preventing a crisis around offset the sheer volume col- the food supply chain lapse that has happened.” and keeping the grocery With such a large risk shelves stocked,” said Mc- around just going out in Clennon. “Here in Lynn, a public during the pan- Mena, right, and her brother, Max, work on their RAW coloring book. bunch of people are work- demic, McClennon is en- ing very hard and are ex- couraging people to thank tremely committed to con- those who are still going tinuing to come in and do to work at grocery stores, RAW thinks outside the lines their job in what’s a stress- along with other food ser- ful time for everyone.” vice providers. Lynn’s Kettle Cuisine “I think they all deserve with its coloring book factory, located on the our appreciation and it’s Lynnway, employs about nice when you’re shopping 400 people, many of whom at the supermarket to be For more information, go to www.rawartworks.org. To down- around us, as we all start By Bill Brotherton are still working on-site. thanking the people who ITEM FEATURES EDITOR load the book PDF: https://static1.squarespace.com/stat- to reframe the moments Although factory em- are in there,” said McClen- ic/596ce1e3b3db2b5b220c2350/t/5e7927f198ebb4297e- we are living in now.” ployees understand the non. “A thank-you goes a LYNN — The staff at d87e00/1584998406158/ The first coloring book importance of their role, long way, but I also think it’s Raw Art Works brain- When+the+Sun+Comes+Up.+all+images+%281%29.pdf was geared toward middle there’s still a lot of anxiety stormed for a way to keep important that policy mak- school-age and younger around coming to work ers and all of the different its students connected and kids. Volume 2 will shift to amidst city- and state- creative during their stay- stakeholders in government The initial plan was to The book, titled “When middle school and above, wide lockdown orders, at-home time through the recognize and realize that make sure all RAW stu- the sun comes up, be cre- and RAW alumni will take social distancing in work- pandemic. food manufacturing (and) dents received a physical ative,” is for kids to design, part too. spaces, and the COVID-19 They came up with the selling of food is vital.” copy of the coloring book color, and let their imagi- “RAW has done a really outbreak in general, Mc- idea of putting together and colored pencils or cray- nation run wild. The only cool job of pivoting, of ad- Clennon said. Gayla Cawley can be a coloring book, featuring ons to use, since not every rules: have fun, color out- dressing the question ‘How Some employees who reached at gcawley@item- art from staff, leadership, home has a printer or the side the lines, make mis- do we do this now, with ev- have elderly parents and live.com. Follow her on and the students them- needed materials. The clos- takes, laugh, share; start erything closed.’ We hope family members, or are Twitter @GaylaCawley. selves. At 40 pages, it’s ing of public schools and the with the cover and create this helps parents relax a been so successful, a sec- stay-at-home order made your own ending. bit and spend fun time with ond edition is in the works. that more difficult, but a “How do we respond to their kids,” said Cruz. Jason Cruz, RAW’s clin- PDF of the book is avail- the Coronavirus? How Smith said something un- ical supervisor, and fellow Can’t get to the store? able for free download to all do we respond to all our expected happened during expressive arts therapist on the RAW website. It has challenges here at RAW?” the process. “Our kids and Laura Smith were co-lead- Get home delivery. been downloaded from as asked Smith. “Here, kids our community are our ers on the project and both far away as California. are encouraged to say, I greatest teachers. We can are thrilled that it’s been At first, Cruz said, Kit am … I create … we con- offer creative challenges, so well received by stu- Jenkins, executive di- nect. Raw Art Works staff and the kids will say ‘We dents and parents alike. rector and co-founder of and youth know there is can do that, and we can do “We asked ourselves, RAW, “put on a mask and power in creativity, to help that with what we have in ‘What can we do if we dropped off the coloring us through just about any- can’t be with the kids?’ the house.’ Our young peo- book to places kids were.” thing. We have learned ple are very creative, and “said Cruz. “The coloring that the arts allow you Cruz and Smith said they know creative ways to book idea would give them RAW leaders wanted to space to find solutions. connect in the world now.” time to chill and relax once increase the impact by Doodles, drawing and cre- they’re back from the com- reaching more kids. Part- ating have been known Bill Brotherton can be puter stuff and their school- nering with Lynn Public to take us on adventures reached at bbrotherton@ work is done … A lot of our Schools and Superinten- with our imagination. The itemlive.com. kids’ parents are working dent Patrick Tutwiler al- staff and kids were given on the front lines, and the lowed the books to be sent the challenge to create kids are worried about that. home with the free school images of diverse cultur- LAW OFFICES OF Our challenge was to keep lunches distributed to al ideas that could help JAMES J. CARRIGAN Subscribe for half the it light but hopeful.” LPS families every day. (us) and the community • Social Security Disability • Workers Compensation newsstand price. • Accidents 25 years located across Subscriptions include Catch up with your from Lynn District Court 15 Johnson St. full online access. 781-596-0100 favorite team JAMES J. CARRIGAN ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN www.itemlive.com/subscribe LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL in Item Sports! www.jamescarriganlaw.com or call 781-593-7700, ext. 1239 [email protected] A4 TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 OPINION Appreciating John Prine HOW TO REACH US E¥¦¥ M. 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Lawson, 1940-1960 that an old man would Earth,” which was about Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 cry at a musician’s death. the loneliness and help- Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 But Prine was different Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 tival in 2017, established lessness he felt after Classifi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 from the other songwrit- stars (Jim James, Roger his mom passed away. classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 ers I most admire: Dylan, Waters) and a new genera- There’s Richard and Lin- Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 Subscriptions Davies, Cohen, Crowell, tion of talented musicians da Thompson’s “Dimming [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 Chuck Berry, various (Margo Price, Nathaniel of the Day,” Iris DeMent’s Circulation Ramones. His songs are Rateliff) joined him on “No Time to Cry,” “My [email protected] packed with wit, wisdom stage. All were clearly Life” and “Easy’s Getting Ext. 3 and warmth, compassion, starstruck. Harder Every Day.” Pat- folksy humor and plain- Prine’s eye for detail and ty Griffin’s “Long Ride Newsroom spoken brilliance. You [email protected] love of the human spirit Home,” about a spouse re- [email protected] find yourself howling with continued till the end. His turning from her beloved’s laughter at one line, and last album, “The Tree of funeral, brings me to tears Ext. 4 EDITORIAL before you know it you’re Forgiveness,” came out in just thinking about it. Sports bawling your eyes out. 2018. In “Boundless Love” Priscilla Herdman’s ver- [email protected] His songs spoke to me he sings, “Sometimes my sion of “The Band Played Ext. 5 and millions of other old heart is like a wash- Waltzing Matilda,” which hard-working Americans Retail and Online ing machine/It bounces I first heard on the much- Advertising Scammers are doing the best they can. around til my soul comes missed WCAS-AM, and [email protected] Prine’s debut album clean/And when I’m clean the little-known Elton came out in 1971, one ADVERTISING and hung out to dry/I’m John-Bernie Taupin tune month after I graduated Ernie Carpenter Jr. working overtime gonna make you laugh un- “The Last Song,” about Director of Advertising from high school. He was a til you cry.” That’s Prine in and Business Development, ext. 1355 25-year-old mailman who an estranged father-son a nutshell. [email protected] Sadly, it seems inevitable that for every ca- sang his songs at open reconnecting while the At his last Boston con- tastrophe this country faces, there are lowlifes mics in Chicago, champi- young man’s in the hospi- Ralph Mitchell cert at the Wang in 2018, Sales Representative, ext. 1313 that crawl out of the woodwork to try to take oned by Kris Kristofferson tal dying of AIDS, get the there wasn’t a dry eye in [email protected] advantage. and others. It’s a classic, waterworks flowing. Slow the house when he fin- Eric Rondeau This pandemic is no exception. But it’s partic- crammed with memorable versions of “Danny Boy,” ished singing the new and anything with a cello Sales Representative, ext. 1280 ularly pernicious now when the whole country is songs. “Hello in There,” a [email protected] in a collective fight for our health and so many of hit for Bette Midler, tells “Summer’s End.” I inter- also do the trick. Patricia Whalen us are struggling through a shuttered economy. the heartbreaking story of preted the song as an old- John Prine closed that er man looking back at a Sales Representative, ext. 1310 Law enforcement agencies tell us that a lonely older couple (“We concert at the Wang with [email protected] thieves are working overtime. In this moment relationship that ended; “When I Get to Heaven.” had an apartment in the BUSINESS OFFICE of crisis, when we’re at our most vulnerable, city/Me and Loretta liked a couple who spent their It evoked tears of laughter scammers are aggressively trying to take more living there/Well, it’d been entire lives together, and instead of sorrow. “When I Susan J. Conti now that it was time to re- get to heaven … I’m gon- Controller, ext. 1288 from us. years since the kids had [email protected] It’s a sad commentary that we’ve become ac- grown/A life of their own, lax and reap the dividends na get a cocktail: vodka customed to this element of our society. Right left us alone/John and Lin- of years of hard work, and ginger ale/Yeah, I’m Ted Grant they were apart. “Come Publisher, ext. 1234 now, though, if they are successful, they direct da live in Omaha/And Joe gonna smoke a cigarette [email protected] resources away from the focus on activities is somewhere on the road/ on home/You don’t have that’s nine miles long/I’m to be alone,” he sang. The Marian Kinney that will help us get back to normal. We lost Davy in the Ko- gonna kiss that pretty girl ext. 1212 If there’s some encouraging news in this sit- rean war/And I still don’t video of “Summer’s End” on the tilt-a-whirl/Cause [email protected] uation, it’s that U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox know what for, don’t mat- will tear your heart out: A this old man is goin’ to little girl and her grandpa Will Kraft tells us that the Department of Justice, along ter anymore”). town. … Yeah when I get Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 with state and local officials, are on to these And there’s “Sam Stone,” go about their lives, and to heaven, I’m gonna take [email protected] criminals. They’re working just as hard and about a drug-addicted vet- it’s soon evident her mom that wristwatch off my eran with a Purple Heart died of an opioid overdose. Paula Villacreses aggressively to root them out and prosecute arm/What are you gonna A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 them. who returns home to his There’s a scene of the little do with time after you’ve [email protected] “It’s particularly egregious because the family and dies of an over- girl, sitting at her desk in bought the farm?/I wanna school, crying uncontrol- Mike Shanahan whole world is dealing with this crisis,” Nealy dose (“There’s a hole in see all my mama’s sisters, Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 Cox told us. “To add to that the possibility that daddy’s arm where all the lably, trying not to draw ‘cause that’s where all the [email protected] money goes”). “Angel From attention to herself while you could be victimized — it’s horrible. It’s love starts/I miss ‘em all Carolina Trujillo adding to worries for folks who already have Montgomery,” popularized a classmate looks on. You like crazy, bless their little Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 enough to worry about.” by Bonnie Raitt, tells the want to hug the dear child. hearts.” He then danced a [email protected] Let’s face it, sometimes The best defense to avoid being taken advan- story of a middle-aged little jig and left the stage Jim Wilson tage of? Arm yourself with information and re- woman who feels much we all need a good cry, to ir- to thunderous applause. Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 port incidents to authorities. older, stuck in a loveless, rigate our brain and flush Aw jeez, I’m tearing up [email protected] The feds are seeing cases in two buckets: unexciting marriage, out the demons. When my just thinking about it. CIRCULATION COVID-19-specific cases and those that are yearning for something mom died, I played a lot of John Prine songs. I put Bill Brotherton can be Lisa Mahmoud emerging now that federal stimulus money is better. Manager, ext. 1239 starting to flow. When Prine performed together a playlist of songs reached at bbrotherton@ [email protected] Here are a few of the most common cases at the Newport Folk Fes- that were guaranteed to itemlive.com. they’re seeing: CUSTOMER SERVICE — Phony companies making claims about LETTER TO THE EDITOR La’ Mosha Ball their fake products, such as test kits and treat- Customer Service, ext. 1276 ments. [email protected] — Price gouging and hoarding. GRAPHICS — Fake mobile testing sites that take peo- Tips for protecting seniors Trevor Andreozzi ple’s money but administer fraudulent screen- Designer ings. [email protected] — Websites claiming to provide stimulus COVID-19 is spreading report positive tests and ment (MOLST) and a Do Ned Connors funds when consumers enter in their bank ac- quickly through commu- mortality data to the state. Not Resuscitate (DNR). Designer, ext. 1222 count numbers. nities housing seniors and Second, send a letter COVID-19 treatment can [email protected] — Unsolicited callers claiming to be from the those living with disabil- or email to the facility present challenging choic- Mark Sutherland IRS threatening people with jail for back taxes ities, including nursing leadership to request the es for families so these Creative Director, ext. 1330 [email protected] if they don’t provide their bank accounts and homes, assisted living information and actions forms can help ensure other information for payments. facilities, senior housing, you desire. Keep a copy of that the resident’s wishes NEWSROOM The last one should raise red flags immedi- and group homes. The the letter. Be sure to in- are respected during any Mike Alongi ately. Nealy Cox reminds that the IRS is never Boston Globe reported clude your full name, the such medical treatment. Sports Editor, ext. 1228 going to call, email or text threats to you in that more than 41 per- name of the resident, the Sixth, ask the facility to [email protected] this manner. cent of state coronavi- date, your address, and bring your loved one to a Bill Brotherton An IRS fraud office has been set up in the rus deaths come from your legal authority for safe space in the facility Features Editor ext. 1338 federal courthouse in Dallas to investigate long-term care facilities. requesting this informa- where they can look out a [email protected] these cases. And because these bands of mis- Without prompt testing of tion (Health Care Agent window or door to see you Elyse Carmosino creants work across state lines, there’s a Na- all residents and staff, it or power of attorney for while you stand safely Reporter, ext. 1264 [email protected] tional Center for Disaster Fraud to try to com- is impossible to properly the resident). outside. Alternatively, see bat them. treat the infected and Third, contact Governor if the facility can help Gayla Cawley Reporter, ext. 1236 We’re glad authorities are actively trying to safeguard the uninfected. Baker’s office, the state you see your loved one [email protected] prosecute these scofflaws. It’s possible to put a As an elder law attor- Department of Public through a video call app dent in their activities. Still, it’s a shame that ney, it is deeply frustrat- Health, your Congressio- like FaceTime or Zoom. Cheryl Charles News Editor, ext. 1278 we have to deal with these folks on top of ev- ing that I have no au- nal leaders, the Veterans The staff helping res- [email protected] erything else. They erode trust, and trust is a thority to help my clients Administration (if the idents in these commu- Olivia Falcigno precious commodity right now. and their loved ones who resident is a veteran), and nities are being pushed Photographer, ext.1224 Report fraud related to this crisis to the Na- reside in these commu- the White House (www. to their limits. They [email protected] tional Center for Disaster Fraud hotline by nities get the testing, in- whitehouse.gov/get-in- have limited resourc- Spenser Hasak calling 1-866-720-5721. You can also reach out formation and treatment volved/write-or-call/). De- es including protective Photographer, ext. 1332 by email at [email protected]. they desperately need. mand immediate testing gear, limited staffing as [email protected] Families can, however, (and transparency with staff-members fall sick, Thor Jourgensen become zealous self-ad- the results) and protective and limited training for Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 vocates. They can give a gear for the staff. battling a vicious virus [email protected] voice to the most vulner- Fourth, maintain clear like COVID-19. Daniel Kane able populations in our copies of your loved one’s Most experts believe Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 society. Health Care Proxy and that COVID-19 will [email protected] First, if you cannot get HIPAA medical records continue to pose a health Steve Krause clear information from release (if any). Keep a threat for many months Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 [email protected] the facility regarding scanned copy so you can or longer. Following these COVID-19 testing or email it to a hospital if self-advocacy steps can David McLellan Reporter, ext. 1317 results for both residents needed. If no Health Care help families push for [email protected] and staff, contact your Proxy or other estate speedier testing, improved state representative and planning exists, contact transparency, enhanced Anne Marie Tobin Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 state senator (malegisla- an elder law attorney to protective gear, and better [email protected] ture.gov/search/findmyl- get it done ASAP. infection control training Ryan York egislator) to request that Fifth, talk to your loved and protocols. Copy Editor, ext. 1220 they pass the bill intro- one’s physician regard- [email protected] duced by Representative ing the option of signing Patrick G. Curley, Esq. TECHNOLOGY Balser that would compel a Medical Order for Curley Law Firm LLP facilities to regularly Life-Sustaining Treat- Wakefield 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] TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A5 COVID-19 New York death toll passes 10,000, but new hotspots slow to emerge By Eric Tucker, fect for at least two weeks. Aritz Parra But Health Minister and Joseph Wilson Salvador Illa said Mon- ASSOCIATED PRESS day that the government will move carefully on al- MADRID — New York’s lowing others to end their coronavirus death toll self-isolation. He said offi- topped 10,000 on Monday cials will proceed with “the even as the absence of utmost caution and pru- fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world dence ... and always based yielded a ray of optimism on scientific evidence.” in global efforts against “We’re in no position to be the disease, though a re- setting dates” about when turn to normal was un- isolation might end. “We likely anytime soon. can’t get ahead of ourselves.” Officials around the Some health experts world worried that halt- and politicians argue that ing quarantine and so- it’s premature to ease the cial distancing measures lockdown in a nation that could easily undo the has suffered almost 17,500 hard-earned progress. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS deaths and reported more than 169,000 infections, Still, there were signs that Commuters wear face masks to protect against coronavirus at Atocha train station in Madrid. countries were looking second only to the United in that direction. Spain States’ 557,000 infections. discharges and deaths are disease and making sure Britain, Japan and parts social fabric of our country.” Italy’s day-to-day in- permitted some workers accounted for, the number they can still make a liv- of the United States still Seeking to restart to return to their jobs, a crease in new COVID-19 of people hospitalized has ing or have enough to eat. seeing increasing daily manufacturing, Spain’s hard-hit region of Italy cases was one of the low- flattened to just under Workers in some non- levels of deaths or infec- government is allowing loosened its lockdown re- est in weeks, bolstering a 19,000. essential industries re- tions; France and New workers to return to some strictions and grim predic- generally downward trend. tions of a virus that would “This virus is very good turned to their jobs Mon- York hoping they are sta- factory and construction That brought Italy’s known move with equal ferocity at what it does. It is a kill- day in Spain, one of the bilizing, albeit at a high jobs. The country on Mon- cases to nearly 160,000. from New York to other er,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo hardest hit countries in plateau of deaths; and na- day reported its lowest The day-to-day death toll, parts of America had not said Monday during a state the pandemic. In South tions like Italy and Spain daily growth in infections 566, however, was up, from yet materialized. Capitol news briefing. Korea, officials warned seeing declines in the in three weeks. Retail the 431 new deaths regis- New York state’s 671 As the coronavirus that hard-earned progress rates of increase. stores and services remain tered on Sunday. new deaths on Sunday throws millions out of fighting the virus could be Spanish Prime Minister closed, and office workers In Veneto, one of the coun- marked the first time in work and devastates econ- eroded by new infections Pedro Sánchez said his gov- are strongly encouraged to try’s most infected regions, a week that the daily toll omies worldwide, govern- as restrictions ease. ernment must balance its keep working from home. officials are loosing some dipped below 700. Almost ments are struggling with The decisions are com- response to the virus crisis A prohibition on people restrictions on movement 2,000 people were newly the delicate balance be- plicated because each na- that “threatens to destroy leaving home for anything as they enter a phase the hospitalized with the vi- tween keeping people safe tion is on its own corona- lives and at the same time other than groceries and governor, Luca Zaia, termed rus Sunday, though once from a highly contagious virus arc, with places like destroy the economic and medicine will remain in ef- ‘’lockdown light.’’ Lockdowns expose U.S. inequality. Will it spur lasting remedies?

By Paul Wiseman income have become in- ing $1,200 checks to indi- expanded role now in dis- ASSOCIATED PRESS creasingly concentrated viduals, allocating rescue tributing relief checks, among the most affluent aid to employers and ex- expanding health ben- WASHINGTON — The while millions struggle to panding unemployment efits and sick leave and sick who still go to work get by. Now, the coronavi- benefits to try to help supplementing state un- because they have no paid rus outbreak has laid bear America survive the crisis. employment aid would leave. the human cost of that in- Yet those measures are make it easier to extend PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Families who face ruin equality, making it more only temporary. And for such programs even after George Stephanopoulos hosts “Good Morning from even a temporary visible and potentially millions of newly unem- a recession has ended. Do- America” from ABC’s Times Square studio. layoff. worse. ployed, they may not be ing so could have the lon- Front-line workers risk- Congress, the Trump ad- enough. ger-term effect of reducing ing infection as they drive ministration and the Fed- The disaster that is ig- financial inequalities. buses, bag takeout meals eral Reserve have mount- niting what’s likely to be a Whether the govern- Stephanopoulos and mop hospital floors. ed the largest financial deep recession also raises ment ends up adopting For years, financial in- intervention in history the question of what hap- any long-lasting policy re- equality has widened in — a full-scale drive that pens once life begins to forms will depend in part tests positive the United States and includes mandating sick edge back to normal. Will on which party controls the U.S. remain an outlier elsewhere as wealth and leave for some, distribut- the White House and Con- among wealthy countries gress beginning in Janu- in providing limited pro- ary. In the meantime, the but feels well tections for the financially topic is sure to drive much vulnerable? Or will it ex- ASSOCIATED PRESS has been taking care of her, pand the social safety net, of the campaign rhetoric their children and doing NEW YORK — “Good as it did after the Great as the presidential race his TV job in the interim. Morning America” host Depression of the 1930s moves toward the Novem- He said the only potential George Stephanopoulos but largely did not after ber election. symptoms he has felt were the Great Recession that Alone among advanced revealed Monday that a lower back ache that he ended in 2009? economies, the United he’s tested positive for the had attributed to a hard “Maybe there will be a States doesn’t require coronavirus, but has been workout, and a briefly di- cultural shift,’’ said Elise employers to grant sick relatively symptom-free. minished sense of smell. Gould, senior economist at leave and paid time off. The ABC newsman re- CNN host Chris Cuo- the progressive Econom- America’s system for pro- vealed his diagnosis on the mo has been undergoing a ic Policy Institute. “I see it viding unemployment aid, show, telling co-host Robin public battle with the dis- as a great opening to try a patchwork of state pro- Roberts that, “I feel fine.” ease, continuing his show to (provide) those labor grams, isn’t as generous or Stephanopoulos’ wife, despite a rough case. But Ali Wentworth, had come PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS protections that low-wage efficient as European gov- Stephanopoulos provides a workers didn’t have before.’’ ernment programs that down with COVID-19 and new example for the televi- A sign on locally owned business Books & Books Gould notes that the subsidize wages or provide tweeted that she’s “never sion viewing public of a rel- says the store is closed during the pandemic. government’s suddenly safeguards to limit layoffs. been sicker.” Her husband atively asymptomatic case. Cannabis industry pushes for online sales, delivery

By Thomas Peipe na online and then pick Fair Enforcement (SAFE) immunocompromised, “Delivery and access re- es,” she said, adding that ASSOCIATED PRESS up their purchase at the Banking Act, which aims they don’t need to be leav- ally need to be made avail- allowing recreational pot store. to protect financial insti- ing their house during this able in every corner of the delivery before next year DENVER — Colorado “We have an opportuni- tutions that serve canna- time. So I think that deliv- state,” especially during would require legislative has made online sales of a pandemic, San Francis- ty to prove that cannabis bis-related businesses. ery is just kind of a neces- action. recreational marijuana le- businesses can run these One example is Can- sity at this point,” he said. co-based cannabis attor- The Colorado governor’s gal during the coronavirus operations and do so ef- nabis Station by Rocky Colorado lawmakers last ney Nicole Howell said. pandemic, fulfilling one of fectively under extremely Mountain High, a dispen- year legalized delivery but The coronavirus has office said in an email the pot industry’s biggest dire circumstances,” said sary housed in an old fill- left it up to municipalities provided the opportunity, there are no plans to al- wishes and fueling its ar- Morgan Fox, a spokesman ing station in downtown to decide if they want it. however grim, to make low businesses to apply gument for more conces- for the Denver-based Na- Denver. The dispensary The state law allows for that argument loud and for recreational marijua- sions that could be made tional Cannabis Industry has been providing curb- the delivery of medical clear — and not just in na delivery licenses before permanent when the cri- Association. side pickup after Gov. Jar- marijuana this year and California. 2021, and online sales of sis eases. Massachusetts, Michi- ed Polis’ March 20 direc- recreational cannabis in Rachel Gillette, a Den- recreational marijuana It’s one of several signs gan, Illinois and Oregon tive, but it hasn’t delved 2021. ver-based cannabis attor- would not be allowed af- emerging from the virus also allow online recre- into online sales because In California, the Bu- ney and a board member ter the executive order outbreak of just how far ational marijuana sales. it hasn’t found a credit reau of Cannabis Control of Colorado’s chapter of ingrained marijuana has But the practice nonethe- card company willing to endorsed a rule in Jan- the National Organization expires. become in mainstream less remains severely lim- process the transactions. uary 2019 that allowed for the Reform of Mari- The Marijuana Enforce- life in several states. Dis- ited because credit card The dispensary’s manag- home marijuana deliver- juana Laws, said she and ment Division can’t au- pensaries are being desig- companies tend to shy er, Ben Prater, said he be- ies statewide, even into the group have asked local thorize online recreational nated “critical businesses” away from dealing with lieves the state should al- communities that banned elected officials to draft or- sales without a change in and are allowed to operate a drug that is still illegal low deliveries during the commercial pot sales. But dinances or resolutions to state law, but it will con- through statewide stay-at- under U.S. law. crisis, as well. Home deliv- even though the state has allow delivery of medical tinue to evaluate wheth- home orders. Large mar- Fox said easing restric- ery of marijuana, which is allowed broad legal mari- marijuana. But she ac- er the emergency rules kets such as California, tions on dispensaries is a already allowed in several juana sales since 2018, it knowledged that could be should be amended, re- Washington state and Or- step, but he doubts credit states, was not covered by remains unavailable in difficult given the times. egon are allowing curbside card companies will em- Polis’ order. large areas where local “They may have a lot of newed or repealed, accord- pickup during the crisis. brace the marijuana in- “We need to be able to governments have banned other things on their plate ing to the governor’s office. Now under Colorado’s dustry unless lawmakers have as little contact as commercial activity or than trying to figure out Under state law, emer- emergency rules, custom- provide some cover by possible to people. If peo- have not set up rules to al- how to facilitate delivery gency rules can only stay ers can pay for marijua- passing the Secure and ple are sick or if they’re low sales. for marijuana business- in effect for 120 days. A6 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 COVID-19 Trump says he will make decision on easing guidelines, not governors By Zeke Miller Monday, Trump said some after he spent weeks argu- and Jill Colvin are “saying that it is the ing that he didn’t believe ASSOCIATED PRESS Governors decision to open he should pressure states up the states, not that of that hadn’t imposed stay- WASHINGTON — the President of the Unit- at-home restrictions to do President Donald Trump ed States & the Federal so. He had cited his belief in asserted Monday that Government. Let it be fully local control of government. he is the ultimate deci- understood that this is in- Some states, like Ohio sion-maker for determin- correct ... it is the decision and Washington state, ing how and when to relax of the President, and for have taken much stricter the nation’s social distanc- ing guidelines as he grows many good reasons.” tacks on shutting down anxious to reopen the coro- He added, “With that than the White House ini- navirus-stricken country being said, the Adminis- tially suggested. Others, as soon as possible. tration and I are working like Florida, have waited Governors and local closely with the Gover- and resisted the strictest leaders, who have institut- nors, and this will contin- orders. State and local of- ed mandatory restrictions ue. A decision by me, in ficials are empowered to that have the force of law, conjunction with the Gov- make the call about when have expressed concern ernors and input from oth- to ease up, though Trump that Trump’s plan to re- ers, will be made shortly!” can bring the influence of store normalcy will cost Trump last month put his office to bear. lives and extend the dura- in place nationwide rec- The discussion of reboot- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tion of the outbreak. ommendations for most ing the nation’s economy Under the Constitution, Americans to remain has come as Trump has Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and public health and safety home and distant from bristled at criticism that Infectious Diseases, listens during a briefing about the coronavirus in is primarily the domain one another in order to the social restrictions the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. of state and local officials slow the spread of the vi- aimed at stopping the and it was not clear what, rus. But his guidelines, spread of the coronavirus CNN if acting earlier on Obviously, no one is going Fake News, it’s all on tape. if any, authorities Trump scheduled to expire at the could have saved lives if social distancing and “stay to deny that. But what I banned China long be- could use to overrule their end of the month, have lit- they’d been started earlier at home” policies could goes into those kinds of fore people spoke up.” decisions. Still, Trump tle force — unlike actions — and that when they’re have saved lives, Fauci re- decisions is complicated.” A senior administration has pushed to reopen the of governors and local eased new cases are cer- sponded in part: “It’s very Trump reposted a tweet official said Trump was not economy, which has plum- leaders that carry fines tain to arise. difficult to go back and that referenced Fauci’s considering firing Fauci, but meted as businesses have or other penalties, and in Comments by the na- say that. I mean, obvious- comments and that said was merely reacting to what shuttered, leaving mil- some jurisdictions extend tion’s top infectious dis- ly, you could logically say “Time to #FireFauci.” he perceived to be criticism lions of people out of work out into the early summer. ease expert, Dr. Anthony that if you had a process Trump again pointed to of his leadership. The official and struggling to obtain Trump’s claim that he Fauci, particularly seemed that was ongoing and you his decision in late Janu- spoke on the condition of an- basic commodities. could force governors to to draw the president’s ire. started mitigation earlier, ary to restrict travel from onymity to discuss internal Taking to Twitter on reopen their states comes When asked Sunday on you could have saved lives. China, writing, “Sorry discussions. Too many decisions, with stakes too high

By Ted Anthony Should you wash your The thing about those state is not the best mo- acknowledge there can be “In the past, you could ASSOCIATED PRESS hands again? tiny decisions, though, ment to decide things — as much value in the blink say, `I’m a good person, I What kind of soap? was that we didn’t HAVE particularly momentous of an eye as in months of donate to charity, I am nice Should you wash your “We are living, and in to make many of them. ones. “We seem to do our rational analysis.” — Mal- to the persons around me, hands? some cases, dying by snap And if we screwed up, the best thinking when we’re colm Gladwell, “ Blink “ I don’t kick dogs,’” Wong Are you going out to get judgments.” — Michael stakes were often low. feeling good,” psychologist (2005) says. “Now people have the mail? Should you touch R. LeGault, “Think: Why Now, though, the prob- Barry Schwartz wrote in There’s another prob- to ask themselves: Does the mailbox? Should you Crucial Decisions Can’t be lems around tiny deci- his 2004 book, “ The Para- lem. There always is. it make me a bad person touch the mail? Should Made in the Blink of an sions are not first-world dox of Choice.” This one is that we’re of- if I go to the store to buy you clean the mail? Eye” (2006) but worldwide. The most “What we’re up against ten making these little de- a bag of chips? That’s very Should you take a walk? The notion of decision fa- fleeting of daily choices — in this kind of situation cisions — weighty decisions heavy, and in many ways Should you wear a mask? tigue has been around for no matter where you are is our long-ingrained hab- — without ever knowing it’s new to the American What about gloves? What a long time — long before — have taken on the most its,” says Carrie Bulger, a how they turn out. consciousness.” about neighbors — stay the virus came. monumental of potential psychology professor at Did we infect someone In NBC’s philosophical six feet away? Ten? Will But for many of us, it was consequences. Quinnipiac University in with coronavirus by deliv- comedy “ The Good Place,” they approach? What will the fatigue of a consumer Kat Boogaard, a Wis- Connecticut who teaches ering their takeout order? a moment comes when the you do? Will you be stand- society. If you struggled consin freelancer who has decision fatigue. Did we catch it by walking main characters come to a offish, or laugh it off? financially, it meant mak- written about decision fa- Picture this, she says: through air that someone realization: Being “good” Should you go to the super- ing rolling decisions about tigue, grapples with this. You decide to go to the gro- with a cough just vacated? has become impossible market? Should you wipe which groceries were af- On one hand, like many cery store. You see straw- Probably not. But hey — because life has grown so down the groceries? What if fordable and which stayed of us, some of her deci- berries. Are they bruised? maybe. intricate that even good you run out of wipes? on the shelf. For others, it sions are now pre-made — Normally you’d pick them Asia Wong, a social decisions can, somewhere Should you stop to get was selecting channels and there’s little debate about up and check for fresh- worker and life coach who downstream, cause some- gas? Should you wear streaming services and whether to stay home or ness. Not now. So you oversees student health thing bad. gloves at the pump? apps. Choosing tech. Swip- eat out. But that’s offset move through the super- services at Loyola Univer- Perhaps even more rel- Should you douse your ing Tinder. Navigating, say, by the fraughtness of oth- market landscape hyper- sity New Orleans, says the evant right now would be credit card in sanitizer af- the average New Jersey er once-routine decisions. aware of decisions — from sheer strangeness of the this scenario, unfathom- ter sticking it in the slot? diner menu, which hovers “I never thought I’d ag- social distancing to choos- decision-making process able to Americans four Should you remove the around at 150 items. onize over the perfect ing a cut of meat — and throughout the past month weeks ago: a world where gloves before you han- Yes, if you bought the time to grab groceries or walk out to the parking lot has been an aggravating miniature decisions have dle your steering wheel? MacBook Air instead of whether I should visit my exhausted. factor in many lives. multiplied and increased Should you throw the the MacBook Pro, you’d OBGYN,” says Boogaard, “We’re up against de- Not only do tiny deci- in gravity to the point gloves on the car floor or have portability but a who is 35 weeks pregnant. cisions that never even sions matter more, but where a paralysis of choice use the gas station trash smaller screen and weak- “It increases my anxiety, crossed our minds before,” they must be repeated — might seem — to many — can? er processor. Yes, buying hinders my focus and has Bulger says. “You wonder contemplated again and a reasonable alternative. Can you wear your mask the Oikos Greek Blueber- had a negative impact on what norms and rules you again — and they are Maybe it’s useful that twice? Should you sew ry Blended Yogurt might my productivity.” might have violated along changing daily. Just the so many of us are locked your own? Let someone make your mouth happier For many right now, du- the way from aisle one to notion of whether to wear down right now. Lots of in your family wear your than the regular Dannon ress is a daily companion aisle 14.” a mask has evolved — a time to think about this. mask? with the fruit on the bot- that wears countless coats. “The task of making choice laden not only with And wash our hands Are you overreacting? tom. First-world problems, And as social scientists sense of ourselves and our self-preservation but even again. And contemplate Are you under-reacting? mostly. will tell you, an agitated behavior requires that we morality. the right soap. Students try to prepare for college despite restrictions

By Carolyn ward when students are Some colleges already Thompson still finishing high school are planning for the pos- ASSOCIATED PRESS from home. sibility that the fall se- Recent surveys have mester might have to be Before the coronavi- found that large shares of postponed or begin online. rus slammed the gates high school seniors plan Boston University, for one, on campus visits by pro- to take a gap year before has said that if reopening spective students, Serra starting college or take is not possible until Janu- Sowers had plans to visit their first-choice school ary, a summer 2021 term seven colleges this spring off the table because they to help make up her mind. would replace academics Like so many milestone could no longer afford it. planned for fall 2020. moments of her senior Others say they would feel About 3.7 million stu- year, the pandemic has safer attending college dents are expected to pushed the process on- closer to home. graduate from high school line. Serra, a 17-year-old “I think the leash might this year, with nearly 70 Florida resident, has had have gotten shorter, frank- percent expected to start to rely on virtual tours, ly,” Ural said. “I feel like a college in the fall. learning about schools in little bit of the air has been High school senior Lau- Zoom chats with college PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS taken out of our balloon.” ren Kohler, of Newtown, officials. Her daughter Serra said Conn., was planning to Strange as those experi- Ebru Ural, left, and her daughter, Serra Sowers, take a walk at a park the virtual sessions with spend spring break visit- ences have been, her moth- while discussing colleges to choose without actually visiting them in colleges have been helpful ing her top three choices er, Ebru Ural, worries how Sanford, Fla. but have been no replace- — the University of South the pandemic might affect ment for seeing campuses Carolina, Florida State said, but “we really don’t downturn — and whether deposit deadlines from her daughter’s college ex- in person. University and the Uni- know what we’re buying campuses will even reopen perience itself in a few May 1 to June 1. With SAT “I had a Zoom call last versity of Massachusetts. short months. right now.” by the fall. and ACT exams canceled, weekend with a univer- She saw South Carolina “We’re dealing with the The outbreak has up- In efforts to keep enroll- ever more schools also sity and found that it’s last year but is now is re- unknown, and we’re try- ended plans for millions ment numbers up, colleges are waiving admissions very awkward,” she said. lying on virtual tours and ing to make such a huge of students, who are tak- are courting students with test requirements for next “When you visit a campus friends’ impressions for decision. She invested the ing virtual tours of schools interactive one-on-one vid- year’s incoming class. you’re able to ... talk to Florida State, and a walk- better part of the last year while also dealing with eo sessions, and hundreds But for all the schools’ people you hadn’t met be- through of the deserted trying to earn acceptance concerns about tuition have given families more efforts, many families say fore or that aren’t univer- UMass Amherst campus to these institutions,” Ural payments in an economic time to decide by pushing it’s difficult to look for- sity-presented to you.” for the others. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 NATION Bernie Sanders endorses former rival Joe Biden for president By Bill Barrow and who must bridge the Dem- that would operate along- Alexandra Jaffe ocratic Party’s entrenched side private coverage. ASSOCIATED PRESS ideological divides to put Appearing in a split together a coalition that screen with Biden, Sand- WASHINGTON — Ber- can beat Trump. Demo- ers said there’s “no great nie Sanders endorsed Joe cratic disunity helped con- secret out there that you Biden’s presidential cam- tribute to Hillary Clinton’s and I have our differences.” paign on Monday, encour- loss to Trump in 2016. But Sanders said the aging his progressive sup- porters to rally behind the Perhaps eager to avoid greater priority for Dem- presumptive Democratic a repeat of that bruising ocrats of all political per- nominee in an urgent bid election year, Sanders of- suasions should be defeat- to defeat President Don- fered his endorsement ing Trump. ald Trump. much earlier in the 2020 “We’ve got to make Trump “I am asking all Amer- campaign. Sanders backed a one-term president,” he FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Clinton four years ago, added. “I will do all that I icans, I’m asking every Former Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders greet Democrat, I’m asking every but only after the end of can to make that happen.” a drawn-out nomination The coronavirus pre- each other before they participate in a Democratic presidential primary independent, I’m asking a debate. lot of Republicans, to come fight and a bitter dispute vented Biden and Sanders over the Democratic plat- from appearing togeth- together in this campaign Biden, 77, has already remain a force throughout those delegates. form that extended to the er in person on Monday. to support your candidacy, made some overtures to the campaign. When he Still, Sanders and Biden summer convention. But they made clear they which I endorse,” the Ver- progressives by embrac- ended his candidacy last emphasized their mutual Biden and Sanders dif- would continue working mont senator said in a vir- ing aspects of Sanders’ week, he said he would respect for each other on tual event with Biden. fered throughout the together, announcing the and Sen. Elizabeth War- keep his name on the bal- Monday. The backing came less primary, particularly formation of six “task forc- than a week after Sand- over whether a govern- es” made up of representa- ren’s policies, like much lot in states that have not Sanders referred to the ers ended his presidential ment-run system should tives from both campaigns of Sanders’ student debt yet voted in order to collect former vice president as campaign, which was cen- replace private health in- to work on policy agree- forgiveness proposal and more delegates that could “Joe.” Biden answered him tered around progressive surance. Biden has resist- ments addressing issues Warren’s bankruptcy plan. be used to influence the repeatedly as “pal.” The two policies such as universal ed Sanders’ “Medicare for including the economy, He also backed Warren’s party’s platform. He didn’t men asked the other to give health care. It’s a crucial All” plan and has pushed education, criminal justice bankruptcy plan. say Monday whether he regards to their wives, Jill development for Biden, instead a public option and immigration. Sanders, 78, is sure to would continue to fight for Biden and Jane Sanders. Analysis: Will voters want a president who feels their pain?

By Julie Pace the coronavirus pandemic. tween Trump and Biden glaring weaknesses and ASSOCIATED PRESS And if empathy is the bears out a gap between sinking others who fail to question, the contrast is the two contenders when display a genuine human WASHINGTON — In stark and the challenge for it comes to who Americans connection with voters 1992, Americans ousted President Donald Trump see as more compassion- dealing with economic an incumbent president may be steep. Though he ate to their concerns. pain and other hardships. in the middle of an eco- has a visceral bond with In March, 43 percent Biden witnessed that nomic downturn because his most loyal supporters, of registered voters said firsthand as Obama’s vice his challenger, Bill Clin- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS he’s far more likely to use president during their ton, seemed to better feel Trump “cares about aver- Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks their pain. grievance or even biting age Americans,” accord- 2012 reelection campaign. during an event for the Obama Foundation in Twenty years later, humor to make his case. ing to a Quinnipiac poll. At the time, the econom- ic recovery from the 2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. when the nation was still His presumptive Dem- Nearly 60 percent said climbing out of another re- ocratic challenger, Joe Biden cares about average recession was sluggish at cession, voters stuck with Biden, meanwhile, is a pol- Americans, including 29 best and the unemploy- President Barack Obama itician defined by person- percent of registered Re- ment rate still hovered Michelle Obama rather than siding with al grief and loss, who has publican voters. around 8 percent. Yet polls challenger Mitt Romney, long had an ability to use “I think voters have rec- showed voters overwhelm- who was caught on tape his own family tragedies to ognized these traits in him ingly saw Obama as more group backs dismissing half the popu- connect with voters. all along, and will continue empathetic to their eco- lation as people who “be- “Biden owns the empathy to because that’s who he is nomic struggles — par- lieve they are the victims.” marketplace,” said Doug- and has always been,” said ticularly after Romney, a Voters may again be las Brinkley, a presidential Jack Markell, the former millionaire businessman, expanding voting seeking solace, as well as historian. “But that’s just governor of Delaware and told wealthy donors that solutions, in this year’s one quality. Sometimes a Biden supporter. 47 percent of Americans presidential race, one still bluster and a can-do atti- Empathy has often been viewed themselves as vic- options for 2020 being reshaped by the un- tude also matters.” an intangible in presiden- tims and thought they precedented public health Early polling in the gen- tial politics, helping some were entitled to govern- By Darlene about striving to live up to and economic turmoil of eral election face-off be- contenders overcome ment aid. Superville the promise of our coun- ASSOCIATED PRESS try: making the democ- racy we all cherish more Easter storms sweep WASHINGTON — A accessible, and protecting voter initiative led by Mi- our neighbors, friends and chelle Obama announced loved ones as they partici- South, killing at least support Monday for mak- pate in this cornerstone of ing it easier for people to American life.” register to vote and cast Mrs. Obama’s role with six in Mississippi ballots during the corona- the group is her most virus pandemic. high-profile effort since By Emily Alabama state line. When We All Vote, a non- she left the White House Wagster Pettus Mississippi Gov. Tate partisan voting initiative, in early 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS Reeves declared a state of says Americans should emergency Sunday night Trump has claimed JACKSON, Miss. — have greater access to vot- after he said several torna- without evidence that ex- Strong storms pounded ing by mail, early in-per- does had struck the state. panding mail-in voting the Deep South on Sun- son voting and online vot- “This is not how anyone will increase voter fraud. day, killing at least six er registration. wants to celebrate Easter,” Despite his assertions, people in south Mississip- The announcement fol- Reeves said on Twitter. “As several GOP state officials pi and damaging up to 300 lows last week’s prima- are moving forward with homes and other buildings we reflect on the death and ry election in Wisconsin, plans for mail-in voting in in northern Louisiana. resurrection on this Easter where thousands of peo- their states. Storms continued to bat- Sunday, we have faith that ple waited hours in line There is no evidence of ter the South overnight, we will all rise together.” — without protective gear widespread mail voting with much of the region The National Weath- and in defiance of orders fraud. The most promi- under flash flood, tornado er Service advised thun- to stay home — after the derstorms would shift nent recent fraud case oc- and thunderstorm warn- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS state Supreme Court over- curred in North Carolina’s ings and watches. across the southeast and turned the governor’s or- 9th Congressional Dis- Mississippi Emergency mid-Atlantic states Mon- Rolanda Robinson calls family and friends der to postpone the vote as trict in 2018, when a con- Management Agency di- day, bringing potential from her brother’s damaged home in Monroe, more than a dozen other sultant hired by the GOP rector Greg Michel said tornadoes, wind and hail. La., after a tornado ripped through the town. states have done because candidate was linked to one person killed was in Around 750,000 people of the pandemic. Thou- an effort to tamper with Walthall County, two were were without power ear- prayed up,” Espy said. In northwest Louisiana, sands of other Wisconsin absentee ballots. killed in Lawrence Coun- ly Monday in a 10-state Before the storms moved officials reported dam- voters, unwilling to risk When We All Vote says ty and three were killed swath ranging from Texas into Mississippi, the weath- age to dozens of homes in their health, stayed home. expanded access to vote-by- in Jefferson Davis Coun- to Georgia up to West Vir- er service reported mul- DeSoto and Webster par- When We All Vote’s an- mail could be the only safe ty. All three counties are ginia, according to pow- tiple tornadoes and dam- ishes, according to news nouncement also comes and secure option for some more than an hour’s drive er outages. News outlets aging winds over much of outlets. amid vociferous opposi- Americans, especially those south of Jackson, near the reported downed trees, northern Louisiana. There In Morgan County, Ala., tion by President Donald living under state orders to Louisiana state line. flooded streets and other were no immediate reports a church roof and steeple Trump to mail-in voting. damage in Alabama, Ten- stay at home during the The two people killed in of serious injuries. were damaged by light- The former first lady, nessee and Georgia, but The mayor of Monroe, pandemic. It wants states Lawrence County were a ning Sunday afternoon, a co-chair of the organi- the National Weather Ser- La., Jamie Mayo, told to offer more options to re- married couple — Law- Morgan County Emergen- zation, said expanding quest, receive and return rence County sheriff’s vice hadn’t immediately KNOE-TV that the storm cy Management Agency access to vote-by-mail, mail-in ballots using free or deputy, Robert Ainsworth, confirmed additional tor- damaged 200-300 homes Eddie Hicks told AL.com. online voter registration prepaid postage. and a Walthall Coun- nado touchdowns. in and around the city. and early voting are long Early in-person voting ty Justice Court deputy Strong winds late Sun- Flights were canceled at Shoals Creek Baptist overdue “critical steps for will allow ballots to be cast clerk, Paula We, a Face- day toppled power lines Monroe Regional Airport, Church in Priceville was this moment.” without jeopardizing so- book post from the county and blew trees onto sev- where siding was ripped struck by lightning Sun- “Americans should nev- cial distancing guidelines, sheriff’s office said. eral houses in Clarksdale, off buildings and debris day afternoon. No injuries er have to choose between the group said. It presents The National Weather Miss., trapping some peo- was scattered on runways. were reported. making their voices heard online voter registration Service said strong winds ple inside, Mayor Chuck Airport director Ron Phil- WBMA-TV reported that and keeping themselves as a safe and secure op- were sweeping through Espy said. lips told the News-Star strong winds damaged and their families safe,” tion that would continue other parts of Mississippi, “I know these are some the storm caused up to buildings and snapped trees she said in a statement. a trend of conducting gov- and a tornado was spotted tough times and I’m just $30 million in damage to in Walker County, Ala., “There is nothing partisan ernment business online. north of Meridian near the asking everyone to stay planes inside a hangar. north of Birmingham. A8 TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 LOOK! 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High tide Seals: Who’s that masked trainer?

PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Mammal trainer Patty Schilling, right, and her coworkers wear protective masks as they feed and check the health of Atlantic harbor seals in an outdoor exhibit at the New England Aquarium in Boston.

BOSTON — Humans rine mammals supervisor, can’t always recognize Patty Schilling. each other in face masks, But getting the seals so imagine the confusion used to the masks takes that wild animals in cap- some doing. tivity must feel. “We want them to be ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK At the New England comfortable with the Aquarium in Boston, fact that we have this Onlookers experience heavy winds and rain on Monday afternoon on Lynn Shore Drive at workers who feed and on. So initially we do a high tide as waves crash onto the coast. train Atlantic harbor process called desensi- seals have been donning tization, and basically masks as a safeguard to that just means that we avoid the unlikely scenar- teach them to get used to io of unknowingly infect- something in small steps,” Quibi stars have no quibble with ing the animals with the Schilling said. coronavirus. During a recent train- Concerns rose last week ing session, a handful of after a tiger at New York’s passersby reveled in the new phone-only filmmaking Bronx Zoo tested positive distraction of watching for the virus. seals getting their teeth By Mark Kennedy that transforms their art set up by police in New together,” he says. And the New England brushed, eating, clapping ASSOCIATED PRESS into something snack- Orleans. James was attracted to Aquarium is next door their hands and dancing sized. “It was kind of The actors say nothing his Quibi show because it NEW YORK — They to the harborside hotel playfully in the water. ingenious and I’m hon- on their Quibi film sets tackled race and policing where Biogen, a Boston Underscoring how were skeptical. The name estly glad I took the risk,” was different from being in a very current way — was weird. The concept biotech company, held a intelligent the animals says James. “As the times on a regular Hollywood telling the story of a black conference in February are, one seal even made a was a little crazy — but it change, we’ll change with one, with no dilution of man framed by cops, with was intriguing. where dozens of people vocal attempt to mimic a it — and we should.” quality or corners cut. references to Black Lives became infected with the trainer saying, “How are Oscar-winner Chris- Quibi launched last “You wouldn’t have done Matter and a nod to the virus. you?” toph Waltz and rising week with a stagger- anything different on a power of social media. “Everyone who is “The most important star Stephan James each ing 175-plus programs project that is shot for the “Without question. I working currently at thing that we do initially overcame initial reluc- planned for this year, theaters,” says Waltz. always believe that our New England Aquarium is build a relationship with tance to become pioneers including “Punk’d,” with Waltz’s show has 16 ep- power as artists is to is wearing a face mask,” them so that they have in Quibi, the mobile Chance the Rapper and isodes and with each run- make art that reflects life said the aquarium’s ma- trust in us,” Schilling said. phone-only platform that “Chrissy’s Court,” with ning about 10 minutes, and society and to me the offers installments of mov- Chrissy Teigen admin- the total entertainment story of ‘#FreeRayshawn’ ies and TV in 10 minutes istering justice in small time of “Most Dangerous is no different,” he says. Taika Waititi reveals ‘Thor’ or less. claims cases. Game” is what you’d find Waltz, who has won “When they told me Two of the more presti- at any film at the cine- Oscars for “Django Un- sequel secrets — sort of about the whole endeavor, gious scripted shows are plex. It’s just in chunks. chained” and “Inglourious I said, ‘Really? Have at- Waltz’s “Most Dangerous “It would be a movie if Basterds,” says Quibi By Michael Ordoña actress Tessa Thompson, tention spans come down Game” — co-starring you string them together doesn’t need to be com- LOS ANGELES TIMES whose Valkyrie character that far? It’s now below Liam Hemsworth as a except for the fact that pared to other types of debuted in the film, joined 10 minutes?’” jokes Waltz. man who becomes hunt- they employed addition- filmmaking. Space sharks. Man-can- the chat. Surprised fans celing suits. And Tony Now on the other side, ers’ prey — and James’ al nifty, crafty dramatic “Just because it’s short blew up the text chat with Stark … alive? both film actors are firm “#FreeRayshawn,” the twists and turns to chain doesn’t mean it’s of lesser declarations of love for Yes, yes, and not really. believers in the process tense story of a man the individual portions quality or value,” he says. both actress and character. Writer-director-actor “It’s not the little cousin Waititi said the upcom- Taika Waititi (and or the derivative or the ing “Thor: Love and Thun- friends) hosted an Insta- der” “makes ‘Ragnarok’ smaller form of anything. gram Live watch party It is Quibi. It is a thing in last week for his Marvel seem like a very safe film. itself.” Cinematic Universe This new film feels like we Waltz also doesn’t be- hit “Thor: Ragnarok.” asked a bunch of 10-year- lieve Quibi’s launch points More than 12,300 people olds what should be in to the future of filmmak- joined in to watch the a movie and said yes to ing or signals the death Oscar-winning filmmaker everything.” He urged fans of traditional movies. gamely answer a seem- to look up “space sharks,” Episodic films on phones ingly endless stream of which are a thing in the are just going to be part of questions from fans as he comics and apparently life from now on. also cooked a lamb dinner will be soon in the MCU. “Just because you have in his kitchen, his young Thompson, warm and miniature portraits daughter zipping around charming throughout, dis- doesn’t mean anything for in the background. armingly admitted to hav- the future of landscape The questions ranged ing some low days during painting,” he says. “Just from “What was your quarantine but added because you have a violin favorite scene?” to “Who sometimes she’d wonder sonata doesn’t mean it smells better, Antho- about famous people she will change the world of ny Hopkins or Chris doesn’t know: “Randomly, PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the symphony once and Hemsworth?” Turns out, I’ll say, ‘I wonder how Ra- for all. No. These are “Anthony Hopkins does. chael Ray’s doing? Is she This image released by Quibi shows Christoph Waltz, left, in a scene things that exist at the Smells like tulips.” feeling sad? Has she lost from “Most Dangerous Game.” same time.” About 40 minutes in, the urge to cook?’” WEATHER LOTTERY National weather SUN, MOON, TIDES Forecast for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 TODAY’S FORECAST MARINE FORECAST Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. MASS. EVENING: MASS. MID-DAY: Monday...... 8-5-8-1 Monday...... 4-1-0-7 Sunrise today 6:01 a.m. Partly cloudy. High 56F. Winds W winds 10 to 15 kt with W at 10 to 15 mph. gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing Sunday...... 5-1-1-5 Sunday...... 1-7-8-2 Sunset today 7:26 p.m. Tonight: Cloudy. Low 39F. to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Saturday...... 4-5-1-6 Saturday...... 1-5-0-0 Waves around 2 ft. Sunrise tomorrow 5:59 a.m. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Yesterday’s payoff: Yesterday’s payoff: Tonight: W winds 5 to 10 kt. High tide today 5:45 p.m. H H Waves 1 foot or less. EXACT ORDER EXACT ORDER Low tide today 11:41 p.m. All 4...... $5,504 All 4...... $4,242 First or last 3...... $771 First or last 3...... $594 High tide tomorrow 5:58 a.m. Any 2...... $66 Any 2...... $51 Any 1...... $7 Any 1...... $5 ANY ORDER ANY ORDER Fronts All 4...... $459 All 4...... $177 Cold Warm Stationary First 3...... $257 First 3...... $99 Pressure H L Last 3...... $128 Last 3...... $99 High Low Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice APRIL 14 APRIL 23 TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY <-10 -0s0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110+ P’ cloudy | High 56, Low 39 Cloudy | High 48, Low 36 P’ cloudy | High 49, Low 34 NATIONAL SUMMARY: After several days of volatile weather, the east- ern half of the United States can expect a much quieter weather pattern tomorrow. Dry weather and the return of some sunshine is in store for much of the Eastern Seaboard. A few showers will spread from Oklahoma to the mountains of West Virginia. Dry weather is in store for much of the West.

©2020 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 MIAA Board of Directors votes on recommendations for Spring 2020 season By Mike Alongi .500 record. The Sullivan ment for tennis, with no in- ITEM SPORTS EDITOR Rule — which quali es dividual tournaments. The teams for the tournament ruling was made with the The MIAA Board of Di- if they have at least a .500 approval of the MIAA ten- rectors held a meeting via record against teams in nis committee. conference call Monday higher divisions — also In another unanimous morning to vote on a num- remains in place. decision, the Board of Di- ber of recommendations But, not all tournaments rectors voted to waive Rule made by the MIAA Tourna- will be played. There were 40 of the MIAA Handbook ment Management Com- a series of votes held in re- — which deals with out- mittee (TMC) concerning gard to recommendations of-season contact between the Spring 2020 season. made by the TMC, one players and coaches — for All votes were held with of which being to cancel the Spring 2020 season. the understanding that the the Division 1A “Super 8” Coaches will be allowed to school year is still slated baseball tournament. The contact players on a limited to reopen on May 4. The motion was passed unani- basis before the season be- Board of Directors held mously, 18-0. gins, with some condition. seven total votes related to The track season was The nal issue of the day FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS scheduling, tournaments given an extended cutoff dealt with a decision that Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a one-car crash out- and coach-player contact to June 21, with sectional had been made at the pre- side Montgomery, Ala., authorities said Monday. The 2012 Chevrolet during the meeting, which meets to be held on June vious Board of Directors Camaro that Jackson was driving went off the road, struck a tree and lasted just over one hour. 27 and the pentathlon -- meeting on March 30. At overturned Sunday night. The rst vote held was which will be a part of each the time, the Board had on the recommendation team’s scoring in sectionals voted for a waiver allow- that there only be section- -- to be held on June 25. ing physical examinations al tournaments for the There will be no state tour- to be extended or done Ex-NFL QB Tarvaris Jackson spring season, which was naments, and Mass. track virtually before May 4 in unanimously passed by a athletes would not be able order to be eligible for the vote of 18-0. In a related to compete in New England spring season. The Board dies in car crash vote, the Board of Directors Regionals — if held — as has since been informed by unanimously voted to de- a result. The vote passed the Massachusetts Depart- MONTGOMERY, Ala. The wreck occurred on competitor, and Seahawk.” cide dates for the end of the unanimously, 18-0. ment of Public Health that (AP) — Former NFL quar- Pike Road, about seven Seattle quarterback regular season, the tour- Spring golf was also sub- the decision is outside the terback Tarvaris Jackson miles south of Montgom- Russell Wilson also post- nament seedings and the ject to a bit of a change, with MIAA’s jurisdiction, and has died in a one-car crash ery, his hometown. No ed about Jackson’s death: tournament schedule. The the Board of Directors vot- as such the Board will wait outside Montgomery, au- other details were imme- “TJack... you will be cutoff date for the regular ing unanimously to make for action from the Depart- thorities said Monday. He diately released about the missed. Praying for your season will be June 12, with the cutoff date for golf June ment of Public Health on was 36. crash, which remained family...Love you man.” the seedings conducted the 11 due to the availability the matter. The 2012 Chevrolet Ca- under investigation. The Vikings also re- following day on June 13. of the golf courses on short The next Board of Direc- maro that Jackson was Jackson was hired as leased a statement say- The tournament will end notice. There will be only tors meeting is pending, as driving went off the road, quarterbacks coach for ing that “one of Tarvaris’ no later than June 27. sectional tournaments for it was originally scheduled struck a tree and over- Tennessee State last sea- greatest attributes was his The qualifying rules golf, with no state tourna- for May 5. With the possi- turned at 8:50 p.m. Sun- son after a 10-year NFL positive outlook and ap- of the tournament were ments taking place. Indi- ble reopening of school on day, Trooper Benjamin career with the Seattle proach. He genuinely cared discussed further during vidual tournaments will be May 4, the Board decided “Michael” Carswell, an Al- Seahawks, Minnesota Vi- about others, was a good to await further guidance abama Law Enforcement kings and Buffalo Bills. the meeting, but no vote held as a part of the team friend and will be missed was needed to change the sectional tournaments. from the state before sched- Agency spokesman, said Seahawks coach Pete by family, teammates and current rules. In order to The Board of Directors uling any more meetings, if in a news release. Jackson Carroll posted a Twitter Vikings fans everywhere.” qualify for the tournament, also voted unanimously to they will be necessary at was pronounced dead at a message calling Jackson teams will need to have a hold only a team tourna- all. hospital. “a beloved teammate, JACKSON, B2

FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS NASCAR driver Kyle Larson was suspended af- ter using a racial slur on a live stream during a virtual race on an online racing platform Sunday.

FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The Olympic rings are seen behind cherry blossoms in the Odaiba section of Tokyo. NASCAR’s Larson Athletes completing bans get suspended for racial slur in virtual race unexpected chance at Olympics CHARLOTTE, N.C. very sorry for my family, (AP) — Kyle Larson was my friends, my partners, BRUSSELS, Belgium The 2020 Olympics were Unit estimates that about now if I lost an Olympic suspended inde nitely by the NASCAR community (AP) — Athletes complet- of cially postponed last 40 of the 200 or so banned spot because of an anoma- NASCAR and without pay and especially the Afri- ing doping bans over the month for one year, with track and eld athletes ly like what’s going on at by Chip Ganassi Racing can-American community. next year will be eligible the opening ceremony who stand to gain from the minute,” Boyce said. on Monday for using a ra- “I understand the dam- to compete in the post- now set for July 23, 2021. the Olympic postpone- The Irishman protested cial slur on a live stream age is probably unrepair- poned Tokyo Olympics, an Bulut originally won sil- ment are internation- on social media but during a virtual race. The able and I own up to that. unintended effect of the ver in the 1,500 meters at al-level competitors. The stopped short of ling any star driver said there was But I just want to let you coronavirus pandemic the 2012 London Olym- AIU maintains a global formal complaints. Brit- “no excuse” for his com- all know how sorry I am that has some crying foul. pics but was stripped of list of track athletes ish long-distance runner ment. and I hope everyone is Turkish runner Gamze her medal because of ir- banned for doping viola- and Tokyo hopeful Lily NASCAR ordered Lar- staying safe during these Bulut, for example, will regularities in her biologi- tions. Partridge agreed. son, who is half Japanese, crazy times.” now have plenty of time to cal passport, which moni- More than 11,000 ath- “I don’t believe in second to complete a sensitivity Larson was competing in qualify for a games she tors an athlete’s blood letes are expected to com- chances with regards to training course before he’s an iRacing event Sunday likely would have missed pro le. She was given a pete in 33 sports in Tokyo, serious doping offenses eligible for reinstatement. night when he appeared had they gone ahead as four-year ban that began with about 2,000 of them unless you provide seri- Larson apologized in a to lose communication on scheduled. in 2016 and expires on in track and eld. ous assistance to an- video posted on his social his headset with his spot- “It doesn’t seem like a May 29 — giving her an Boyce, a two-time Olym- ti-doping authorities and media accounts. ter. During a check of his fair punishment,” Irish unexpected full year to pian who has quali ed for even then I don’t believe “I made a mistake, said microphone, he asked his race walker Brendan qualify for Tokyo. Tokyo, said restrictions on you should have the priv- the word that should nev- spotter, “You can’t hear ilege of being able to com- Boyce told The Associated “I’m trying my best to the number of competi- er, ever be said,” Larson me?” That was followed by pete and earn money from the N-word. The slur was Press in a phone inter- (attend) the Olympics,” tors could make it harder said. “There is no excuse the sport,” Partridge told directed at his spotter, view. “They haven’t really the 27-year-old runner for clean athletes to earn for that. I wasn’t raised the AP. who is white. missed the events they said. “I hope I can join.” places. that way. It is just an were supposed to miss.” The Athletics Integrity “I wouldn’t be too happy OLYMPICS, B2 awful thing to say. I feel NASCAR, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020

TODAY IN SPORTS April 14 Philadelphia’s Jerry Koosman in Tarvaris Jackson killed in car crash 1914 — The first Federal League the fourth inning. game is played in Baltimore with 1985 — Bernhard Langer beats JACKSON ing 12 games in 2007 and the Terrapins beating Buffalo 3-2 Curtis Strange, Ray Floyd and From B1 going 8-4. He was part of behind Jack Quinn. Seve Ballesteros by two strokes to the Seahawks’ Super Bowl 1928 — The New York Rangers win the Masters. At Tennessee State, championship team in beat the Montreal Maroons for the 1991 — Ian Woosnam of Wales Jackson helped senior 2014 as Wilson’s backup. Stanley Cup if five games. made a par putt to turn back Tom quarterback Cameron Jackson started 14 1931 — The Montreal Canadiens Watson on the last hole and cap- Rosendahl to a season in defeat the Chicago Blackhawks games for Seattle in 2011, ture the Masters. which he passed for 3,023 2-0 in the fifth game to win the leading the team to seven 1993 — The NHL’s longest win- yards, the second most in Stanley Cup after trailing 2-1 in wins. The former Alabama ning streak ends at 17 games program history. games. when the Pittsburgh Penguins State quarterback, who 1940 — The New York Rangers “We are devastated,” play to a 6-6 tie with the New Jer- started his college career beat the Toronto Maple Leafs Tennessee State coach sey Devils. 3-2 to win the Stanley Cup in six Rod Reed said. “He was an at Arkansas, went 17-17 1996 — The Detroit Red Wings games. as an NFL starter. wrap up the winningest season awesome young man and 1948 — The Toronto Maple Leafs He passed for 7,263 in NHL history by defeating Dallas he will be missed by our capture the Stanley Cup in four players, our staff and the yards with 39 touchdowns games, beating the Detroit Red 5-1. The Red Wings finished with FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS 62 victories, beating the 60 wins TSU family.” and 35 interceptions. Wings 7-2. Jackson is survived by Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson 1957 — The Boston Celtics cap- of the 1976-77 Montreal Cana- Jackson was a sec- ture their first NBA championship diens. ond-round draft pick of wife Lakitta and three died in a one-car crash outside Montgomery, as rookie Tommy Heinsohn scores 1996 — Greg Norman shoots a the Vikings in 2006, start- children. Ala. Monday. He was 36. 37 points and grabs 23 rebounds 78 in the greatest collapse in Mas- in a 125-123 double overtime vic- ters history, giving Nick Faldo his tory over the St. Louis Hawks in third green jacket and sixth major Game 7. championship. 1960 — The Montreal Canadiens 2002 — Tiger Woods becomes win their fifth straight Stanley Cup the third player to win back-to- with a four-game sweep of the back Masters titles. He closes Toronto Maple Leafs, capped by a with a 1-under 71 to finish three 4-0 victory. shots ahead of Retief Goosen. 1962 — Elgin Baylor of Los An- 2013 — Adam Scott becomes the geles scores a record-61 points first Australian to win the Masters, to lead the Lakers to a 126-121 beating Angel Cabrera on the sec- triumph over the Boston Celtics in ond hole of a playoff on a rainy the NBA finals. day at Augusta National. 1968 — Bob Goalby wins the Masters when Roberto de Vincen- 2016 — Breanna Stewart leads zo of Argentina is penalized for a UConn sweep of the first three signing an incorrect scorecard. picks in the WNBA draft, going first 1980 — Seve Ballesteros, 23, overall to the Seattle Storm. Mori- becomes the youngest to win the ah Jefferson went second to San Masters, with a four-stroke victory. Antonio and Morgan Tuck third to 1984 — Pete Rose of the Mon- Connecticut. This is the first time treal Expos collects the 4,000th in an any major draft three players hit of his career with a double off from the same school went 1-2-3. Olympic athletes coming off bans get a new chance OLYMPICS sports, will need to think From B1 about, and that will just be another issue in an However, World An- overflowing inbox at the ti-Doping Agency Presi- moment.” FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS dent Witold Banka said Athletes who have al- Kyle Larson used a racial slur on a live stream Sunday during a virtual race — the second driver in the unforeseen health cri- ready qualified for Tokyo a week to draw scrutiny while using the online racing platform. Larson was suspended by NASCAR. sis doesn’t mean authori- have been assured that ties can “cherry-pick” they’ll keep their spots as when athletes have com- future qualification deci- pleted their bans. sions unfold. NASCAR driver Kyle Larson suspended “While an athlete cannot Among notable athletes choose when he or she due to come off doping would like to be ineligible, bans are Polish weightlift- after racial slur in virtual racing event an (anti-doping organiza- er Tomasz Zielinski and tion) cannot either,” Ban- Irish boxer Michael NASCAR is the only driver of Japa- language” and said it sup- ally, and his sponsor fired ka said. “This is entirely O’Reilly. Neither returned From B1 nese descent to win a ma- ports the “quick actions” him immediately. Wallace consistent with principles messages seeking com- jor NASCAR race. by NASCAR and Larson’s had been wrecked, and, of natural justice and oth- ment. “We are extremely dis- “NASCAR has made di- team. fed up, quit the game and er areas of the law as it Boyce, the race walker, appointed by what Kyle versity and inclusion a NASCAR in 2013 sus- admitted it was out of an- relates to sports or even said it would be difficult said last night during an priority and will not tol- pended Xfinity Seriesger on Twitter. Blue-Emu, criminal activity. When an for an Irish athlete to iRacing Event. The words erate the type of language driver Jeremy Clements a topical pain reliever who offender has done the compete after a doping that he chose to use are used by Kyle Larson for using the same word had sponsored Wallace for time, the sentence is con- ban. offensive and unaccept- during Sunday’s iRacing Larson used while Clem- the virtual race and has sidered to be served.” “Having a doping ban in able,” Chip Ganassi Rac- event,” NASCAR said in a ents was speaking to a re- an association with him Sebastian Coe, the Ireland is much more than ing said. “As of this mo- statement. The stock-car porter. Clements was rein- for real, replied to the Olympic great who is now serving time away from ment, we are suspending body added that its con- stated after completing a tweet firing Wallace. president of World Athlet- your sport,” he said. “It’s Kyle without pay while we duct guidelines are clear sensitivity training course Larson was parked ics, was less definitive in really crippling for your work through this situa- and it will enforce them to and still competes. during the race Wallace comments shortly after life because you’re basical- tion with all appropriate “maintain an inclusive en- Larson is the second quit a week earlier by the games were post- ly seen as a criminal. It’s a parties.” vironment for our entire driver in a week to draw iRacing officials for inten- poned. form of fraud. In other Larson, whose grand- industry and fan base.” scrutiny while using the tionally wrecking another “This is something we countries, you see some parents spent time in an There still may be ram- online racing platform to driver. will need to look at,” Coe athletes who are on dop- interment camp in Cali- ifications from Larson’s fill time during the coro- Larson, in his seventh said. “I know it’s some- ing bans just training nor- fornia during World War sponsors, which include navirus pandemic. full season racing at NA- thing the Athletics Integ- mally and they’re just II, climbed from short- McDonalds, Credit One Bubba Wallace one week SCAR’s top Cup level, is in rity Unit, and I’m sure all waiting to come back and track racing into NA- Bank and Chevrolet. Cred- earlier “rage quit” an of- the final year of his con- the other agencies out nobody in that country SCAR through its “Drive it One Bank denounced ficial NASCAR iRacing tract with Chip Ganassi there in concert with our seems to be too bothered.” for Diversity” program. He Larson’s “highly offensive event televised live nation- Racing. Christian McCaffrey becomes highest paid running back in NFL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The new deal puts Mc- — The Carolina Panthers Caffrey ahead of Dallas’ have agreed to a four-year, Ezekiel Elliott as the $64 million contract exten- highest-paid running sion with All-Pro Chris- back in the league. Elliott tian McCaffrey, a person is making $15 million per familiar with the contract season. negotiation told The Asso- The former first-round ciated Press, making Mc- draft pick has been a spec- Caffrey the highest-paid tacular selection for the running back in the NFL. Panthers, amassing 2,920 The person spoke to the yards rushing and 2,523 AP on condition of ano- yards receiving along with nymity Monday because 39 touchdowns in three the Panthers have not seasons. He is the only announced the extension. player in NFL history Details on how much of with at least 2,500 yards the contract is fully guar- receiving and rushing in anteed were unavailable. his first three seasons. McCaffrey ran for 1,387 Panthers coach Matt yards and hauled in 1,005 Rhule said last week he yards receiving last sea- viewed McCaffrey as a son for the Panthers, join- vital part of the franchise ing Marshall Faulk and moving forward. Roger Craig as the only “I think Christian Mc- running backs in NFL his- Caffrey is a centerpiece tory to reach 1,000 yards player that you can build in both categories in the around,” Rhule said. “And same season. I think he really builds FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS McCaffrey, 23, had one to the culture that you year left on his current want to have within the Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (left) has agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract. building.” extension with the Panthers, making him the highest paid running back in the NFL. Draft date remains unknown, but NBA teams press on with evaluations (AP) — There are many the draft and will contin- usual. information as we pos- or how that will be decid- fall into one of five draft- unknowns about the NBA ue doing so to all under- “This is a process that’s sibly can. It’s important ed. Nobody even knows night categories — lottery draft, though some ele- classmen who ask for important, maybe more that they have the clearest when or if the draft com- (picks 1-14), first-round ments are proceeding as them before Thursday’s important this year than picture.” bine, which is scheduled non-lottery (picks 15-30), usual and one deadline is deadline. That task falls ever,” said Kiki VanDeWe- Because of the coro- for mid-May and tech- first half of second round looming this week. to the league’s Undergrad- ghe, the NBA’s Executive navirus pandemic that nically has not yet been (picks 31-45), second half The NBA — as per usual uate Advisory Committee, Vice President of Basket- has shut down the sports changed, will take place. of second round (picks 46- — has been sending eval- which understands that ball Operations and UAC world, including the NBA, When underclassmen 60), and undrafted. uations to players who what it says in these un- committee chair. “We’re nobody knows when the ask, the NBA sends eval- The UAC will contin- are considering leaving certain times may carry trying to get the athletes draft will be held, who will uations with a percentage ue sending evaluations college early and entering even more weight than and the schools as much have the No. 1 overall pick of likelihood that they will through April 26. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- the person was notified about Massachusetts joins multi-state larly arrests, reflect police records. the rules against soliciting In the event of a perceived inac- during the coronavirus emer- curacy, it is the sole responsibility gency. pact on post-virus economy A report of a disturbance at of the concerned party to contact 6:48 p.m. Sunday at 9214 the relevant police department and Crane Brook Way. A caller re- By Steve LeBlanc have the department issue a no- ported his boss was at the and Mark Pratt tice of correction to the Daily Item. door making threats to kick in ASSOCIATED PRESS Corrections or clarifications will not the door if he did not open it. BOSTON — Massachu- be made without express notice of Police said both people came setts is joining six other change from the arresting police to an agreement and were ad- Eastern states to coordi- vised of their rights. department. nate strategies for reopen- ing their economies after Vandalism LYNN the coronavirus pandemic A report of vandalism at eases, Gov. Charlie Bak- er’s office said Monday. Accidents 3:28 p.m. Saturday at 40 Tremont St. A caller reported An aide to Baker con- A report of a motor vehicle her tires were slashed for a firmed that the Republi- crash at 4:23 p.m. Sunday at second time in her driveway. can governor will partici- 305 Boston St. There are no suspects. pate in the compact along with Democratic gover- Assaults nors from Connecticut, SAUGUS Delaware, New Jersey, A report of an assault and New York, Pennsylvania battery at 8:21 p.m. Sunday Accidents and Rhode Island. at CVS at 509 Eastern Ave. A report of a motor vehicle Gov. Andrew Cuomo of A report of an assault at crash at 7:10 a.m. Friday at New York had earlier an- 12:15 a.m. Monday on Tren- the on ramp to Route 1 North nounced that Baker would ton Terrace. on Walnut Street; at 7:50 be part of the compact. p.m. Friday at Stop & Shop at As in other states partic- Breaking and Entering 164 Main St. ipating in the deal, Bak- A report of a motor vehicle er’s office maintained that PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS A report of a breaking and it’s too early to consider crash with personal injury at Emergency medical technicians suit up in protective gear outside MGH entering at 6:12 a.m. Monday easing restrictions. But 6:03 p.m. Saturday on Route Chelsea HealthCare Center Monday in Chelsea where COVID-19 testing at 24 Violet St. the governors said they 1 southbound at Walnut has begun for anyone reporting symptoms. Street and Broadway. A two- want to be prepared to Theft move ahead once the dis- car crash was reported. The NURSING HOMES As Massachusetts expe- HOSPITAL CAPACITY ease threat recedes. A report of a larceny at 9:28 occupants declined medical Massachusetts officials riences a surge in cases, State officials are mon- Economic and health ex- a.m. Sunday at 44 Pendexter attention. are pressing forward on Baker said, much more itoring bed capacity at perts from each state will St. A motor vehicle crash with efforts to help nursing testing needs to be done to hospitals as the number of be part of a group working personal injury was report- homes and assisted liv- help officials better under- on a framework for the virus cases grows, Health ed at 7:19 p.m. Saturday on stand the scope of infec- LYNNFIELD states’ reopening plans, ing facilities prevent the and Human Services Sec- Route 1 South at Verizon on spread of the coronavirus, tion and assist the state’s retary Marylou Sudders Broadway Cuomo said. Complaints Republican President especially deadly for older contact tracing program. said Monday. people, Baker said Mon- “The days and weeks About half of all hospi- A report of a disturbance at Breaking and Entering Donald Trump responded to the governors’ plans by day. ahead are going to be dif- tal beds are occupied — 12:23 a.m. Saturday at Sum- Of about 1,000 senior ficult,” Baker said. meaning about half are mer Street School at 262 A report of a motor vehi- saying he is the ultimate cle breaking and entering at decision-maker. living locations in Massa- NUMBERS available, Sudders said. Summer St. A caller reported chusetts, he said, 140 have The number of people in As of Sunday night, there a large group of kids were be- 3:18 a.m. Monday at Kane’s Some are “saying that it Donuts at 1575 Broadway. A is the Governors decision had at least one confirmed Massachusetts who have were about 36 patients be- ing loud behind the school. COVID-19 case. The state died from COVID-19 rose ing treated at a temporary Police reported the incident caller reported a bald man to open up the states, not was attempting to break into that of the President of the continues to conduct test- to 844 on Monday, an in- medical center set up for was a family argument. ing at the sites, Baker crease of 88 deaths. COVID-19 patients at the A disturbance was reported cars. Police stopped a man in United States & the Fed- said. The number of residents Boston Convention and at 4:23 p.m. Sunday on Ken- the area of York Ford and will eral Government. Let it be The state is also ramping who have tested positive Exhibition Center, Sud- iston Road. A caller reported be issuing him a summons. fully understood that this up its support for Chelsea, for the coronavirus that people riding ATVs were being is incorrect...it is the deci- ders said. A second field loud. Police were unable to Complaints sion of the President, and which has been hit hard causes the disease rose to hospital set up at the DCU locate them. for many good reasons,” by the coronavirus. more than 26,800, accord- Center in Worcester was A report of a suspicious Trump tweeted Monday. Massachusetts has in- ing to the Department of treating 10 patients. motor vehicle at 3:48 a.m. Trump and his adminis- creased testing fourfold Public Health. Sudders cautioned that MARBLEHEAD Friday at Wood Spring Suites tration are working close- in the Chelsea area and is More than 2,300 have the expected surge in Signature at 832 Broadway. ly with governors, he said. creating isolation areas at been hospitalized since those who test positive for Theft A caller reported a suspi- In other coronavirus-re- a hotel for those who test the outbreak’s start. More COVID-19 could put addi- cious car in the back of the A report of a stolen tool at lated developments in positive and can’t stay than 122,000 have been tional pressure on hospi- parking lot. Police reported a Massachusetts: with their families. tested. tals. 8:26 a.m. Sunday on Red- homeless man was sleeping stone Lane. A caller reported in the car. Police spoke with a tool that was stored on his management, who were re- CLOSINGS/POSTPONEMENTS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS boat had been stolen. portedly OK with having him in the parking lot for the night. LYNN closed through May 4. from Peabody — George emails as they come in. Vandalism A report of gunshots at Lynn Public Schools MARBLEHEAD Southwick, Samuel Cook, SWAMPSCOTT A report of vandalism at 8:53 p.m. Saturday on Baker closed through at least Marblehead public Henry Jacobs, Ebenezer Swampscott Public 4:06 p.m. Sunday on Old Street. Three callers reported May 4. schools closed through at Goldthwait, Benjamin Schools and all public Salem Road. A caller report- loud bangs in the area. Police City Hall, the Depart- least May 4. Daland, Jotham Webb and buildings are closed ed there were a bunch of reported the calls were un- ment of Public Works and The Church of St. An- Perley Putnam — who through at least May 4. kids vandalizing property in founded. Lynn Public Library are drew (Episcopal), Marble- perished during the Battle Town Hall will be closed the Forest River conservation A report of a disturbance all closed to the public head, has canceled Sunday of Lexington and Concord to the public. Most town area. They were reportedly at 6:38 p.m. Sunday at 82 until further notice. services and church school on April 19, 1775. business can be handled spray painting rocks. Police Newhall Ave. A caller report- Effective March 30, for the time being. Check All Peter A. Torigian Se- online, by mail, through found graffiti but were not ed a man keeps ringing her Lynn District Court will the church’s Facebook nior Center activities are email, or by telephone; able to locate anyone. doorbell and screaming in her be closed until further page, https://www.face- canceled. The 79 Central and appointments will be window. Police were unable to notice. Any court inqui- book.com/StAndrewsMar- St. center remains open scheduled only if entirely find the man. ries that were previously blehead/ and the church’s for hot lunch every day, necessary by calling 781- PEABODY A report of suspicious ac- directed to Lynn Dis- website, www.standrews- Monday through Friday 596-8850. tivity at 11:33 p.m. Sunday trict Court (Restraining mhd.org, for the latest up- between 11:30 and noon. The Senior Center will Arrest at 120 Essex St. A caller Orders, Harassment dates on measures taken State Rep. Theodore be closed to the public. Michael Soboczinski, 64, reported a gold Hatchback Orders, etc) will instead in response to COVID-19 Speliotis canceled district Limited services will of 109 Main St., Apt. 2R, was pulled into his driveway and be directed to Peabody as well as cancellations office hours for March. be available to seniors arrested and charged with as- was parked there for sever- District Court (978-532- and postponements. West Peabody residents including access to food sault with a dangerous weap- al minutes before taking off 3100 x311). Tedesco Country Club with questions and con- services and transpor- on and attempt to commit slowly into Anna Parker Play- The Friday night Teen closed until further notice. cerns can call (617) 722- tation services. Call crime at 9:11 p.m. Thursday. ground. Police reported the Drop-In Center at Lynn NAHANT 2410 or email Theodore. 781-596-8866 for more car’s occupants were playing Tech is canceled until Nahant public schools [email protected]. information. Accidents Pokemon Go. further notice. closed through at least SAUGUS The Library will be Grace United Methodist May 4. Saugus Public Schools closed to the public. A report of a motor vehicle Theft Church is canceling all All public buildings, in- closed through at least All Town-sponsored crash at 12:03 p.m. Saturday church activities, meet- cluding Johnson Elemen- May 4. public events (recreation, at South Peabody Liquor Mart A report of a larceny at ings, clothes closet, and tary school, will be closed. Town Hall, Town Hall library, senior center, etc.) at 87 Lynnfield St.; at 7:38 12:55 p.m. Friday at 11 John- worship services until PEABODY Annex, the senior center, are postponed. a.m. Sunday at Group Home son Road. A woman walked further notice. Peabody Public Schools Saugus Public Library, All Board, Committee, at 120 Russell St. into the police station to re- In response to the are closed through at the Department of Public and other public meetings port she had been scammed COVID 19 pandemic, the least May 4. Works, Youth and Recre- are canceled unless a Complaints out of $1,200 through a com- Lynn Community Health Peabody Historical ation are all closed until streamed virtual meet- puter scam. Center Women for LCHC Society and Museum an- further notice. Senior ing is set up. For more A report of operating under A larceny was reported at Recognition Breakfast nounced on Thursday that center staff will remain information on accessing the influence at 7:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mo- scheduled for April 30 is ongoing health concerns available by phone during virtual meetings using Friday at Marriott Hotel at 8A bile at 368 Broadway. A caller cancelled. prompted the Society to regular hours of opera- the application Zoom, Centennial Drive. A man was reported a man had not paid LYNNFIELD cancel the Patriots Day cel- tion, and library staff will visit the town website at reportedly urinating in the lot. her back $20 worth of gas Lynnfield public schools ebration honoring soldiers answer phone calls and www.swampscottma.gov. Gregg Michael, 46, of Man- that he said he would return chester, N.H., was summoned by the end of the week. for OUI liquor. His car was SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS towed. SWAMPSCOTT A report of suspicious activ- Some of the local super- shopping hours for people people with compromised Squire Road) is holding ity at 12:38 p.m. Saturday at Complaints markets are opening up at ages 60 and up from immune systems from 7-8 shopping hours for people 34 Lowell St. A caller report- earlier hours so older citi- 6-7:30 a.m. a.m. every day. ages 60 and older from ed someone was knocking at A report of suspicious ac- zens may come and shop. LYNNFIELD Stop & Shop, 19 Howley 6-7:30 a.m. the front door. Police reported tivity at 7:07 a.m. Sunday This is to help reduce the Whole Foods Market at St., is holding shopping SAUGUS the person was looking for at 10 Berkshire St. A caller spread of COVID-19, also MarketStreet, 427 Walnut hours for seniors 60 and Big Y World Class keys that were pinging in that reported an older white man known as the coronavirus. St., is holding senior over from 6-7:30 a.m. Market, 357 Broadway, is area. They were possibly at his was chasing a woman down People ages 60 and older, shopping hours for people every day. holding shopping hours mom’s house at 30 Lowell. the street. The man reportedly and those with pre-exist- 60 and over every day Shaw’s, 114-128 Essex for people 60 and up from Suspicious activity was re- came back to the car, but the ing health conditions, are from 8-9 a.m. Center Drive, is hold- 7-8 a.m. ported at 1 p.m. Saturday at caller did not know where the at higher risk of serious MARBLEHEAD ing shopping hours for Stop and Shop, 164 Main 1 Hathaway Ave. Two people woman went. complications should they Crosby’s Marketplace, seniors 60 and over on Street, is holding shopping in a small grey car were re- A report of a disturbance at contract the virus, accord- 118 Washington St., is Tuesdays and Thursdays hours for people 60 and up portedly stuffing things into 2:49 p.m. Sunday at 11 Scul- ing to the Centers for Dis- not holding seniors-only from 7-9 a.m. from 6-7:30 a.m. mailboxes. An officer reported pin Way. ease Control and Preven- shopping hours. However, REVERE SWAMPSCOTT tion. seniors may call to place a Market Basket, 275 Stop & Shop, 450 Par- LYNN shopping order, which will Squire Road, is holding adise Road, is holding Market Basket, 40 Fed- be brought out to their shopping hours for people shopping hours for people Lynn Drug Task Force 781-477-4444 eral St., is holding shop- car upon arrival. ages 60 and up every ages 60 and up from CALL 24 HOURS A DAY Hotline Spanish menu available ping hours for people ages PEABODY Tuesday, Wednesday and 6-7:30 a.m. 60 and up every Tuesday, Big Y World Class Mar- Thursday from 5:30-7 Whole Foods Market, or text the word tiplynn Wednesday and Thursday ket at Hannaford Plaza, a.m. 331 Paradise Road, is and your tip to “tip411” (847411) from 5:30-7 a.m. 637 Lowell St., is hold- Stop & Shop (40 Fur- holding shopping hours Stop & Shop, 35 Wash- ing shopping hours for long Drive, 1690 Revere for people ages 60 and up All reports of neighborhood activity will be investigated. Callers may remain anonymous. ington St., is holding seniors 60 and over and Beach Parkway, 540 from 8-9 a.m. B4 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, APRIL 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

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An unusual play can be the winner Alfred North Whitehead, who was monds first. After drawing trumps, he an English mathematician and phi- cashed his top diamonds and ruffed losopher, said, “It requires a very un- one in hand. When they failed to split usual mind to make an analysis of 3-3, though, declarer took the heart the obvious.” finesse. It lost, and he went down It can also require an unusual mind one, losing two clubs and two hearts. to make an analysis of the obscure. South complained about his bad In today’s deal, how should the play luck, but North had spotted the un- go in four spades? West leads the usual winning play. He pointed out club jack. East takes two tricks in the that declarer shouldn’t have ruffed suit, then shifts to a trump. the third round of diamonds. Instead, South, with a six-loser hand, made he should have discarded a heart. a three-spade game-try. North hap- pily bid four spades because his sin- What could East have done? gle raise indicated nine losers, but If he led a heart, it would have been he had only eight (three spades, one into dummy’s ace-queen. If he played heart, two diamonds and two clubs). his last diamond, South would have Declarer had nine winners: six ruffed, crossed to the heart ace and spades, one heart and two dia- cashed the high diamond eight. Or, monds. There were two obvious if East returned a club, South would chances for an extra trick: the heart have sluffed another heart from his finesse or establishing dummy’s dia- hand and ruffed on the board, gain- mond suit. South correctly tried dia- ing a seventh trump trick. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS

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Pashupatinath temple, the country’s most have gone either way.” St. Thomas’ Hospital. the NHS,’’ Rutter said. “He “It is unfair to expect revered Hindu temple. Jenny McGee from New Johnson called the NHS would pay a massive polit- doctors currently outside Zealand and Luis Pitarma “unconquerable” and ical price for hypocrisy if of the U.K. who are willing from Portugal, he said, em- “the beating heart of this he appeared to be doing to come to help in the cri- Volunteers feed bodied the caring and sac- country” after seeing its anything that suggests sis and other internation- rifice of National Health response to the outbreak skepticism about the NHS al doctors and health care hungry animals at Service staff on the front first-hand. He lauded the or its performance after workers already in the lines of the pandemic, courage of everyone from that speech.’’ U.K., who are prepared to which has already killed doctors to cooks. But Johnson’s praise risk their lives while pro- Nepal’s revered shrine 11,329 people in Britain. As the 55-year-old John- for the nurses from New viding care in the NHS, to “The reason, in the end, son recuperated at his Zealand and Portugal pay for that care should By Binaj cial of the Pashupatinath my body did start to get country estate, the video also underscored that it they themselves need it,” Gurubacharyag Development Trust, which enough oxygen was be- continued to be shared is immigrants who have Nagpaul said. ASSOCIATED PRESS controls the temple and cause, for every second on social media, sweep- helped hold up Britain’s Though the NHS hasn’t surrounding areas. of the night, they were ing across a nation in the NHS. Up to a quarter of yet been overwhelmed by KATHMANDU, Nepal Nepal has nine con- watching and they were fourth week of a lockdown. the U.K.’s hospital staff the outbreak, experts said — When COVID-19 came firmed cases of the corona- thinking and they were The direct and highly were born overseas. austerity-fueled cuts have to Nepal, attention turned virus and one person has caring and making the in- personal message could Dr. Chaand Nagpaul, hurt its ability to respond. to an unlikely group of recovered. The lockdown, terventions I needed,” he victims: hundreds of mon- imposed March 24, banned said in an address to the keys, cows and pigeons. all flights and ground nation Sunday. “So that Normally, the animals transport, and closed mar- is also how I know, that are fed by thousands of kets, schools and offices. across this country, 24 devotees at the country’s It is common for devotees hours a day, for every sec- most revered Hindu tem- to feed cows, which are sa- ond, for every hour, there ple, Pashupatinath tem- cred and worshipped by are hundreds of thousands ple in Kathmandu. But the Hindus, and monkeys, of NHS staff who are act- last month Nepal’s gov- which are believed to be ing with the same care ernment ordered a com- descendants of the Hindu and thought and precision plete lockdown to stop the god Hanuman. Cows line as Jenny and Luis.’’ spread of the coronavirus. up the path leading to the Johnson’s statement People were forbidden temple and the banks of could mean the NHS has from leaving their homes. the Bagmati River, while a powerful new advocate Temples closed. And the monkeys roam freely as it seeks to reverse a de- animals risked starvation. around the forested hill cade of austerity that has Now, every morning and next to the shrine. left Britain’s doctors and evening, a few guards, about Dry corn is spread out nurses struggling to treat a dozen staff and some vol- on the banks of the river the flood of coronavirus unteers come out to ensure for pigeons while a dough patients with inadequate that the animals survive. is made for cows from supplies of protective gear. “We are trying to make grain. Hundreds of mon- At least 19 NHS workers sure that these animals keys mostly line up to re- have died in the outbreak. 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By Mari Yamaguchi sis the wrong way. Tokyo and six other pre- eryone please cooperate.” ASSOCIATED PRESS Abe, like U.S. President fectures deemed at high- The sight of Abe, heir Donald Trump, has faced est risk of an explosion to a wealthy political dy- TOKYO — Perhaps the accusations his moves to of coronavirus infections nasty, in such genteel sur- best that can be said about counter the coronavirus just last Tuesday. The roundings hasn’t resonat- a “stay home” tweet from were too little, too late. government asked people ed well with families being Japanese Prime Minister Until late March, Abe’s ad- in those areas — later ex- asked to stay cooped up in Shinzo Abe is that it’s giv- ministration was still in- panded to all of Japan — cramped apartments and en bored copycats sitting at sisting the Tokyo Olympics to stay at home. with workers still having home waiting out the coro- would go ahead as planned But the “stay home” to commute, since many navirus ample inspiration. message has incensed Japanese companies have in July. It’s now been post- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS It apparently rubbed poned until July 2021. many who note that most been slow to switch to re- many people frustrated by Abe declared a month- Japanese cannot remain mote work. Some people People chat and drink outside a bar in Abe’s handling of the cri- long state of emergency in at home because the gov- have lost their jobs or had Stockholm. Sweden is pursuing relatively ernment’s social distanc- their salaries cut. liberal policies to fight the coronavirus ing policy is voluntary “An elegant tweet de- pandemic, even though there has been a sharp and doesn’t come with spite a national crisis,” spike in deaths. compensation for cash- blared a headline in the strapped workers. Nikkan Sports tabloid. The video posted on “Abe the aristocrat!!” Twitter, on a split screen Many on Twitter mocked As virus deaths rise, accompanied by a gui- Abe with their own satir- tar-playing popular singer, ical versions of his poses, shows Abe sitting at home including one person who Sweden sticks to looking bored. Abe read- did so in the nude with ing a book. Abe cuddling “stay home” messages ‘low-scale’ lockdown his dog, sipping from a cup written in marker on his and flipping channels with bare chest and tummy, his By David Keyton nity in the population. He a remote. privates camouflaged with and Vanessa Gera said: “Sweden did that — “You cannot see your props including a Chinese ASSOCIATED PRESS the herd. They called (it) friends or organize drink- lion dance head he cud- the herd. Sweden is suf- STOCKHOLM — ing parties, but your ac- dled as if it was a pet. fering very, very badly. It’s PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Crowds swarm Stock- tions are surely saving “Who does he think he holm’s waterfront, with a way of doing it.” A passenger with a protective mask walks in an many lives,” says the vid- is?” said one commentator. But Swedish Health empty subway car in Tokyo. some people sipping cock- eo’s written message. “Ev- “He is so out of touch.” tails in the sun. In much of Minister Lena Hallengren the world, this sort of gath- recently told The Associat- ering would be frowned ed Press: “We have never OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly upon or even banned. had a strategy for herd Not in Sweden. immunity.” It doesn’t worry Anders So far, Sweden has Tegnell, the country’s banned gatherings larg- 10M barrel production cut chief epidemiologist and er than 50 people, closed top strategist in the fight high schools and universi- By Jon Ambrell and devastated the oil indus- said, chuckling, drawing friends treat friends,” said against the coronavirus ties, and urged those over Ellen Kkickmeyer try in the U.S., which now a round of applause from Sen. Kevin Cramer, a Re- pandemic. 70 or otherwise at great- ASSOCIATED PRESS pumps more crude than those on the video call. publican from North Dako- The 63-year-old has be- er risk from the virus to come a household name in any other country. But it had not been ta, before the OPEC+ deal. self-isolate. DUBAI, United Arab Sweden, appearing across But some producers smiles and laughs for U.S. producers have The softer approach Emirates — OPEC, Rus- the media and holding have been reluctant to weeks after the so-called already been reducing means that schools for sia and other oil-produc- daily briefings outlining ease supply. The cartel and OPEC+ group of OPEC output. The American Pe- younger children, restau- ing nations on Sunday fi- the progression of the out- other nations on Sunday members and other na- troleum Institute lauded rants and most business- nalized an unprecedented break with a precise, quiet agreed to allow Mexico to tions failed in March to Sunday’s global pact, say- es are still open, creat- production cut of nearly demeanor. cut only 100,000 barrels a reach an agreement on ing it will help get other ing the impression that 10 million barrels, or a As countries across Eu- Swedes are living their month, a sticking point for production cuts, sending nations’ state-owned oil rope have restricted the tenth of global supply, in lives as usual. an accord initially reached prices tumbling. Saudi production to follow the movement of their citi- hopes of boosting crashing Yet as Johan Klockar Friday after a marathon Arabia sharply criticized lead of U.S. producers that zens, Sweden stands out prices amid the coronavi- watches his son kick a rus pandemic and a price video conference between Russia days earlier over are trying to adjust to for what Tegnell calls a ball around a field during war, officials said. 23 nations. The nations what it described as com- plunging demand. “low-scale” approach that a soccer practice in “This could be the larg- together agreed to cut ments critical of the king- Brouillette said the U.S. “is much more sustain- Stockholm, the 43-year- est reduction in produc- 9.7 million barrels a day dom, which finds itself did not make commitments able” over a longer period. tion from OPEC for per- throughout May and June. trying to appease Trump, of its own production cuts, President Donald Trump old financial analyst says haps a decade, maybe The group reached the a longtime OPEC critic. but was able to show the has suggested that a ris- it’s not like that. He and longer,” said U.S. Energy deal just hours before Even U.S. senators had obvious — that plunging ing number of COVID-19 his wife work from home Secretary Dan Brouillette, Asian markets reopened warned Saudi Arabia to demand because of the deaths indicate Sweden and avoid unnecessary who credited President Monday and as interna- find a way to boost prices pandemic is expected to is paying a heavy price outings. They socialize Donald Trump’s personal tional benchmark Brent as American shale firms slash U.S. oil production. for embracing the idea of in a very small circle, involvement in getting du- crude traded at just over face far-higher production Iranian Oil Minister Bi- herd immunity — that is, and limit their son’s con- eling parties to the table $31 a barrel and American costs. American troops jan Zanganeh also told letting many individuals tacts to people he sees at and helping to end a price shale producers struggle. had been deployed to the state television that Ku- get sick to build up immu- school or soccer practice. war between Saudi Arabia Video aired by the Sau- kingdom for the first time wait, Saudi Arabia and and Russia. di-owned satellite channel since the Sept. 11, 2001, the United Arab Emirates Oil prices have collapsed Al-Arabiya showed the attacks over concerns of would cut another 2 million Child sex abuse in as the coronavirus and moment that Saudi En- Iranian retaliation amid barrels of oil a day between the COVID-19 illness ergy Minister Prince Ab- regional tensions. them atop the OPEC+ deal. it causes have largely dulaziz bin Salman, a son “They’ve spent over the The three countries did not Pakistan’s religious halted global travel and of King Salman, assented last month waging war immediately acknowledge slowed down other ener- to the deal. on American oil produc- the cut themselves, though gy-chugging sectors such “I go with the consent, ers while we are defend- Zanganeh attended the vid- schools is endemic as manufacturing. It has so I agree,” the prince ing theirs. This is not how eo conference. By Kathy Gannon rape and physical abuse ASSOCIATED PRESS by Islamic clerics teach- ing in madrassas or reli- Putin’s political agenda upended in Russia PAKPATTAN, Pakistan gious schools throughout — Muhimman proudly Pakistan, where many By Daria Litnova Officials then indefinite- writes his name slowly, of the country’s poorest ASSOCIATED PRESS ly postponed the vote on carefully, one letter at a study. The AP also doc- the constitutional reforms time, grinning broadly as MOSCOW — Spring is umented cases of abuse that would have allowed he finishes. He’s just 11 through interviews with not turning out the way Putin to serve two more years old and was a good Russian President Vlad- law enforcement offi- six-year terms after 2024. student who had dreams cials, abuse victims and imir Putin might have The amendments already of being a doctor. their parents. The al- planned it. have been approved by School frightens him leged victims who spoke A nationwide vote on lawmakers but the gov- now. Earlier this year, for this story did so with April 22 was supposed ernment wanted nation- a cleric at the religious the understanding only to finalize sweeping con- wide balloting to give the school he faithfully at- their first names would stitutional reforms that changes a democratic ve- tended in the southern be used. would allow him to stay neer. Campaigns promot- Punjab town of Pak- There are more than in power until 2036, if he ing the vote had already pattan took him into a 22,000 registered madras- wished. But after the coro- kicked off in dozens of washroom and tried to sas in Pakistan, teaching navirus spread in Russia, PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Russian regions. rape him. Muhimman’s more than 2 million chil- that plebiscite had to be Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses aunt, Shazia, who want- dren. But there are many postponed — an action In preparation for the the troops at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria. vote and Victory Day, Rus- ed only her first name more religious schools so abrupt that billboards used, said she believes sia’s state news agency that are unregistered. promoting it already had the abuse of young chil- Military units have out the veterans, a group Tass had begun releasing They are typically started been erected in Moscow dren is endemic in Paki- already rehearsed the especially vulnerable to parts of a three-hour inter- by a local cleric in a poor and other big cities. stan’s religious schools. traditional Red Square the virus. Peskov added view with Putin, with the neighborhood, attracting Now under threat is a parade, drilling outside the Kremlin would under- She said she has known students with a promise pomp-filled celebration 67-year-old leader talking the cleric, Moeed Shah, Moscow, and leaders stand if foreign leaders about what he had done of a meal and free lodging. of Victory Day on May 9, such as France’s Em- decided not to come due to since she was a little There is no central body for the country in the past marking the 1945 defeat manuel Macron and In- the pandemic and added girl and describes him as of clerics that governs 20 years and what more of Nazi Germany in World dia’s Narendra Modi had the celebration would take an habitual abuser who madrassas. Nor is there needs to be accomplished. War II. promised to attend. place even if it doesn’t used to ask little girls to a central authority that The holiday has become It would seem impossi- happen on May 9. But Tass suspended daily pull up their shirts. can investigate or respond the most important on ble to have such a gala Initially underestimat- extracts of the interview, “He has done wrong to allegations of abuse by Russia’s calendar, and this now, with much of Rus- ed by Russian authorities, saying it was no longer with boys and also with clerics, unlike the Cath- year is the 75th anniver- sia and the world locked the pandemic has posed relevant to an audience two or three girls,” Shazia olic Church, which has a sary, with world leaders down to stop the spread an unexpected challenge more concerned about the said, recalling one girl the clear hierarchy topped by invited to a celebration of the virus. for Putin, whose political coronavirus. cleric brutalized so badly the Vatican. highlighting the country’s Kremlin spokesman standing now depends on The outbreak has com- he broke her back. The government of exceptional role in histo- Dmitry Peskov said last whether he can contain pletely reset the Kremlin’s An investigation by The Prime Minister Imran ry. Every year, thousands week no decision has been the damage from it. political agenda, said Ni- Associated Press found Khan has promised to gather in Moscow, includ- made on whether to post- On March 24, Putin was kolai Petrov, a senior re- dozens of police reports, modernize the curriculum ing many elderly veter- pone it but authorities are shown donning a yellow search fellow in Chatham known here as First In- and make the madrassas ans proudly wearing their considering “options,” one hazmat suit to visit a hos- House’s Russia and Eur- formation Reports, alleg- more accountable, but medals. of which is to hold it with- pital for infected patients. asia Program. ing sexual harassment, there is little oversight. B8 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 BUSINESS Relief money is coming — for some By Sarah of income and falling to WHAT DO I HAVE TO this weekend. The Trea- Skidmore Sell zero for couples who earn DO TO GET ONE? sury said that tens of ASSOCIATED PRESS $198,000. For most people, noth- millions will receive di- Parents will also get ing. rect deposit payments by Americans are begin- payments of $500 for each Checks will arrive via Wednesday. ning to see the first eco- eligible child; this is gen- direct deposit if a taxpayer Everyone who gets a nomic impact payments erally those 16 years old included the relevant in- payment will receive writ- hit their bank accounts. or younger. formation on their tax re- ten notice within 15 days The IRS tweeted Sat- For heads of household turn filed this year or last. after the payment that urday that it had begun with one child, the ben- Some Americans are not specifies how much you re- depositing the funds into efit starts to decline at required to file a tax return ceived and how it was de- taxpayers’ bank accounts $112,500 and falls to zero — such as low-income tax- livered. The IRS also said and would be working to at $136,500. payers, Social Security re- the “Get My Payment” app get them out as fast as Even those who only re- cipients, some veterans and will allow taxpayers to possible. The one-time ceive Social Security or people with disabilities. track the status of their payments were approved other government benefit After some back and payment. by Congress as part of an programs can receive a forth with lawmakers, A memo from lawmak- emergency relief package check. the Treasury and IRS ul- ers earlier in the month intended to combat the WHO DOESN’T timately decided Social said that paper checks economic damage from the GET ONE? Security recipients and wouldn’t start being coronavirus pandemic. High-income filers are railroad retirees, who ar- mailed until May. And The exact timing of when excluded, as is anyone en’t typically required to because the paper checks people get their money without a valid Social Se- file taxes, would not need would be issued at a rate depends on a few factors, curity number. to file a simple tax return of about 5 million a week, such as income and pay- If someone can be to get the payment. the process could take ment delivery method. claimed as a dependent Anyone else who isn’t through August. Here is what you should on someone else’s return, typically required to file The Treasury, howev- expect: such as an adult child or taxes and does not receive er, said that paper checks WHO IS GETTING student, they will not get Social Security will still payments would begin lat- A CHECK? a payment. need to file an abbreviated er in April. It did not con- Any adult earning up to People who are not a U.S. return to get the payment. firm an exact date or how $75,000 in adjusted gross citizen, U.S. national and do On Friday, the Treasury PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS long it would take to com- income who has a valid So- not yet have a green card or unveiled an online tool plete those distributions. cial Security number will have not met the IRS res- that allows these non-fil- A car exits the drive-thru of a PNC Bank in But it did say Monday that receive a $1,200 payment. ident requirement know ers to more quickly regis- downtown Scranton, Pa. it expects “a large majority The payment steadily de- as “substantial presence ter to get their check. of eligible Americans” will clines for those who make test” aren’t eligible. People If someone didn’t file a did not include direct de- payment can be deposited. receive the payment with- more and phases out for who filed Form 1040-PR or tax return for either the posit information, the IRS For everyone else, the in the next two weeks. those who earn more than 1040-SS for 2019 are not el- 2018 or 2019 tax year, the plans to have a “Get My government will mail a All payments will be $99,000. For married cou- igible; these are IRS forms IRS is urging them to file Payment” app available check. made based on income, ples, both adults receive used for certain types of as soon as they can. later this week that will WHEN WILL I GET with lower-income indi- $1,200, with the phase- self-employment income in And for people who filed allow them to add their THE PAYMENT? viduals receiving payment out starting at $150,000 Puerto Rico. taxes for those years but bank information so their Direct deposits began first. How to raid your retirement funds in a crisis

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