WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 Hotels welcome rst responders By Anne Marie Tobin isolation. amount of contact if possible. So far, we ITEM STAFF In Lynn, Fire Captain and Public In- have had zero positives, and with 182 formation Of cer Joe Zukas said his de- on staff, that’s pretty good.” Several local hotels are rolling out partment has an arrangement in place Lynn Police Lieutenant Mike Kmiec the welcome mat to rst responders, with the Residence Inn by Marriott in said, so far, nothing is in place for the helping police of cers, re ghters and Danvers. police department. EMTs nd peace of mind and a safe “We’ve been lucky that so far we hav- In Peabody, Holiday Inn & Suites, Ex- place to rest. en’t needed it and I think that’s because tended Stay America, Homewood Suites The hotels are partnering with local we are taking a proactive approach on by Hilton and Hilton-owned Hampton re and police departments to reserve calls,” Zukas said. “We screen the 911 Inn have set aside rooms. blocks of rooms at reduced rates for rst calls to know if it might be COVID and responders who feel the need to be in ask again before we enter to limit the HOTELS, A2 Saugus extends

Item photographer Spenser Ha- tax due sak took a 20-minute walk through downtown Lynn on Saturday and this is what he found. date OUR OPINION By Elyse Carmosino ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree will extend the due date for personal and real estate Don’t be taxes to June 1. Crabtree is using a local option to address challenges for local taxpay- ers resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. The new due date will apply stupid even if the due date on previously Symphony of appreciation mailed tax bills or property tax ex- Who are these slobs, these lazy, ignorant emption applications is May 1. fellow citizens, who discard rubber protec- In addition, all interest and other tive gloves onto sidewalks, parking lots for quarantined nurse penalties for late payments of any and anywhere else? excise, tax, or other charges added It’s bad enough that we are all forced when she found out in the last to a tax for any payments with a to socially distance and walk around By Gayla Cawley Katherine ITEM STAFF weekend of March that she due date on or after March 10 will semi-anonymous in masks in an effort to Rush rth was had an exposure and needed be waived if payment is made be- ght coronavirus. But how does any per- surprised with LYNN — For Katherine to be tested. fore June 30. son possessing an ounce of brain power a sidewalk con- Rush rth, a nurse-midwife at The situation was especially “These are tough times for all of think it’s a good idea to discard gloves and cert outside her Massachusetts General Hos- heartbreaking, Rush rth said, us here in Saugus,” Crabtree said in masks wherever they want so that the Lynn home days pital and new mother, being as her mandatory self-quar- a statement released April 13. “We trash sits and festers, a brightly-colored after she was exposed to the coronavirus antine meant she had to be need to continue to work as a com- abomination mocking all of our efforts to exposed to the last month felt like a “worst separated from her infant, munity and stay healthy and safe. bring the world back to normalcy. coronavirus. nightmare scenario.” then 5-month-old Henry, and “We will get through this together.” Item photographer Spenser Hasak in the Rush rth had been dread- husband, Jared Nicholson, Questions regarding payments course of a 20-minute walk in Lynn photo- ing the possibility of being ex- who serves as a member of the should be directed to the Col- graphed 17 discarded gloves and a mask posed to the highly contagious Lynn School Committee, until lector’s Of ce at (781) 231-4135. (above). Lynn is certainly not unique in virus at work and bringing it her test results came back. Questions regarding assessed val- becoming a dumping ground over the last home to her family since the So, when Nicholson told her ues, abatements, or exemptions month for this debris. outbreak began. should be directed to the Asses- How dif cult is it for anyone wearing a NURSE, A2 mask or gloves to discard the protective Her anxiety reached its peak sor’s Of ce at (781) 231-4130. wear properly? Answer: not dif cult at all. Only the laziest and most self-centered among us think it’s OK to practice this be- havior. Virus delivering an What sort of thought process meanders through their heads? Does it occur to them that by discarding protective wear, they are passing on the job of cleaning up this unexpected dilemma mess to someone else — and potentially exposing that person to coronavirus? Those who discard protective gear in a public place are sending a message that in pregnancy their own needs and security are para- mount over the needs and security of ev- By David McLellan say we’re not.” eryone else around them. That sel shness ITEM STAFF Along with much of the popula-  ies in the face of the shared social respon- tion, Zukowski has been limiting sibility and concern for all of our collective LYNN — A few months ago, Lynn her contact with others, going out- welfare that will ultimately determine if resident Ashley Zukowski planned side only for walks or exercise, and we survive coronavirus. to have a baby shower, shop for sending her husband to the store How can anyone show such blatant dis- children’s clothes and toys, and with a list whenever she needs regard for basic sanitary practices in an have her husband, Scott, by her supplies. However, “the safety of unprecedented time when a rampant dis- side when she gives birth in July. the child is most important,” and ease is killing people? Answer: because Zukowski, a 28-year-old dental Zukowski has been particularly they are sel sh fools. assistant, is expecting her rst careful about avoiding infection. Imagine working in a grocery store and child, a son. But what was a “nor- This means Zukowski can’t have doing your best all through your work mal pregnancy” at rst has now the same support network by her shift to protect yourself against corona- become a stressful situation with side — no parents coming to check virus, only to walk out to the store park- many unknown variables due to in, no husband allowed in the doc- ing lot and discover you have the task of the COVID-19 virus, which has tor’s of ce during a checkup. sweeping up discarded gloves and masks. infected more than 16,000 in the “I don’t really do anything,” Zu- These fools know who they are and, by state, according to the Massachu- kowski said. “Even just being able de nition, they undoubtedly have no qualms setts Department of Public Health. to go to the store, go shopping, just about littering at a time when life and death “The whole thing is confusing,” a little bit of normalcy, I can’t even hang in the balance. But let’s make it clear Zukowski said. “Some articles I have that, on top of all the hormones as a society that it is time for the stupid and read say pregnant women are at sel sh among us to clean up their acts. higher risk (of illness), and some PREGNANCY, A3

 Fauci: “We’re not there yet” to reopen Endicott professors pound away at staying in shape economy, A6 By Elyse Carmosino closed gyms, and warnings to ple are working from home and teaching experience to create ITEM STAFF stay away from others, many are homeschooling their children their workouts.  Cuomo: Trump not a seeing fewer opportunities than at the same time,” Marisa said. “We worked together using Endicott College tness edu- ever to stay active. “It’s very easy to sit down all day, the stuff we teach our students king, can’t force states cators Marisa and Jacob Mickey To remedy the issue, Marisa, even when this (virus) wasn’t in the School of Sports Science to reopen, A6 want to help everyone stay active an assistant professor of exer- happening, so this issue really and Fitness Studies, and what at home during the COVID-19 cise science in the school of Sport hasn’t helped at all.” Jake uses with the athletes,” pandemic. Science, and Jacob, an athletic She said she and her husband Marisa said. “We put together  Death toll hits 45 at While some have taken advan- trainer in the school’s depart- were asked by the Endicott me- something we would honestly be Virginia nursing home, tage of the extra time and good ment of Athletics and Recre- dia team to put together an at- teaching our students in class on weather during the last several ation, have released a workout home guide of tips and tricks for how to get people physically t.” A6 weeks to t in extra workouts, plan tailored to all tness levels. staying t during prolonged stay- Available on the Endicott the couple worries that between “The sedentary lifestyle is a at-home orders, and the couple overwhelming life adjustments, concern, especially now that peo- said they drew heavily on their PROFESSORS, A2

OBITUARIES ...... A2 SPORTS ...... B1-2 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 HIGH 52° VOL. 142, ISSUE 105 OPINION ...... A4 POLICE/FIRE ...... B3 CLASSIFIED ...... B6 LOW 36° LOOK! ...... A8 COMICS ...... B4 FOOD ...... B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 OBITUARIES Hotels welcome first responders Edward B. Schaffner, 78 1942-2020 HOTELS ing back to the local level to help offset expenses. tels, including Courtyard From A1 where you can get things Lynnfield Fire Chiefby Marriott and Spring- Edward Barry Schaffner done more efficiently.” Glenn Davis said the ar- Hill Suites by Marriott, passed away after a long ill- “We have people who Lynnfield joined forces rangement is especially whose general managers ness in Newburyport on April aren’t necessarily quar- with Melrose and Wake- important because the reached out to area chiefs. 14, 2020 at the age of 78. antining themselves, as field in negotiating an ar- department operates its “Contingency plans are Ed (also known to family much as people who don’t rangement with the Sher- own in-house ambulance in place, so the service is and friends as Barry or E.B.) want to expose their fam- aton Four Points Hotel in service, putting EMTs at a ready to go, if needed,” was born on Jan, 6, 1942 in ilies,” said Peabody Fire Wakefield, which is part heightened risk. said Giorgetti. “It puts Winchester to Robert Daniels Chief Joseph Daly. “Both of Marriott Internation- “We have had more face- families’ minds at ease. Schaffner and Dorothy (Potter) our departments are al’s Community Caregiver to-face encounters with We have people who may Schaffner. He grew up in Lyn- healthy and so far nobody Program. people who may be infect- be asymptomatic but nfield, graduated from Wake- has felt it necessary to Town Administrator ed or have been in contact might have been exposed. field High School in 1959, take advantage of it.” Rob Dolan said all three with someone who is in- We have people who have and then from Wentworth In- Daly said Hilton took communities have first re- fected,” Davis said. “Hav- travel issues. We hav- stitute of Technology in 1961. an added step of moving sponders who are recover- ing a place where they en’t had anybody use the On July 2, 1966, he married all of its Hampton guests ing at the hotel. can go to be in isolation service yet, but knowing Dorene Parsons in Lynn. They to Homewood so that “The hotel has shown to reduce the dangers to there is a place where they soon moved to Georgetown Hampton can be reserved great compassion and we their own families is im- can go is a huge relief.” where they raised their two for those who have been are getting incredibly low portant.” Nationwide, Hilton, in children. He began working for exposed to someone with rates,” said Dolan. “The Those employees who mother Dorothy P. Schaffner, partnership with Amer- General Electric in Lynn after COVID-19, or are showing level of service has been have been quarantined and sister Susan D. Schaffner. ican Express, has estab- graduation, then worked for symptoms. tremendous.” are anxious to get back to Ed’s family would like to sin- lished a program to donate Boston Machinery in Peabody Daly initiated discus- MarketStreet restau- work. cerely thank the staff of Avita the use of up to one mil- as a skilled CNC machinist sions directly with the ho- rants still open are pro- “They have the same de- of Newburyport and Compas- lion rooms from April13 and technician for more than tels two weeks ago. It took viding two meals a day on termination they have al- sus Hospice for their compas- through the end of May 30 years. He traveled all over less than one hour to get a rotating basis to those in ways had as firefighters,” sion and excellent care while at no charge for doctors, New England to fix machines, the system in place. quarantine. Davis said. “Everyone is he was a resident. nurses, EMTs and other sightseeing along the way. “It’s hard to get the green Dolan said the town will doing their jobs willingly.” Service information: The front line medical staff. Even after retiring, he happily light at the state level, so be reimbursed by the state Saugus Interim Police Schaffner family wishes to continued to assist longtime we reached out locally,” for 70 percent of the cost. Chief Ronald Giorgetti Anne Marie Tobin can be have all services private. customers who called for Daly said. “It’s another ex- A $3,000 donation from said the town got great re- reached at atobin@item- Please continue to keep your technical advice. He enjoyed ample of everything fall- Unicare will also be used sponses from Saugus ho- live.com. working on his numerous car thoughts and prayers in mind and bike projects and was a for the family. For those who member of the New England wish, donations to remember Endicott professors pound away at staying in shape Norton (motorcycle) Owners Ed and to be used for Avita of club. Ed was always humble, Newburyport Resident Activi- with a quiet sense of humor, ty Fund may be made to Avi- PROFESSORS credits the Mickeys for and loved animals, especially ta of Newburyport Employee From A1 helping her stay in shape Keeshond dogs. Account, 4 Wallace Bashaw during the extended break College Athletic Training Ed is survived by his wife Jr. Way, Newburyport, MA from training. Website, the Mickey’s guide Dorene; daughter, Rebec- 01950. To share a memory of “I begin with a lot of includes an extensive list ca and her husband Jose of Ed with his family, please visit the stretches that Jacob Edgecomb, Maine; son, Daniel www.cgfuneralhomegeorge- of exercises divided into and Marisa included in and his wife Jennifer of Row- town.com four categories: ankle exer- their article, like different ley; grandsons, Ian and Gra- The CONTE-GIAMBERAR- cises, core/quad/hamstring calf or quad stretches,” ham; and his brother, James DINO Funeral Home, 14 exercises, shoulder exer- she said. “The at-home Schaffner of Beavercreek, Pleasant St., Georgetown, cises, and stretches. Each workouts have been go- Ohio. He was predeceased by has been entrusted with Ed’s exercise is accompanied ing really well for me … his father Robert D. Schaffner, care. by a link to videos demon- the strength portion is strating proper form and really nice because it re- technique. ally works out every part “Our hope was that this of your body. You’re really could be an outlet for peo- getting a lot of work in.” Carol A. Murray, 77 ple who are stuck inside Grabeau added she 1943-2020 and looking to do some- thinks the workouts will thing different, or provide help her and her team- some sort of structure LYNN — Carol Ann “Feener” mates pick up where they Murray, 77, of Lynn, passed throughout their day,” left off once the field hock- away April 8 of a short illness. Marisa said. ey season begins again She was born to the late Jacob added: “It’s target- next year. Arthur and Christine Feener ing all audiences, but for “I honestly feel that this of Falmouth. She was married the most part, I think it’s time has served as mo- to the late Robert J. Murray of for everyday people.” Endicott College athletic educators Marisa and tivation for me to work Lynn and survived by her two For parents or those with Jacob Mickey give workout tips for parents harder and given me more sons, Christopher Murray and otherwise busy schedules, and others stuck inside during the COVID-19 of a drive to focus on im- wife Kathy Murray of Lynn and the Mickeys recommend pandemic. proving my skills and Brian Murray and his wife Di- fitting in workouts in staying active,” she said. ane of Salem; along with her 10- and 15-minute incre- (think) would be helpful fitness, which is why the “When the team hopefully two granddaughters, Emma ments. for people.” Mickeys included a list arrives in the fall, we can “We’re both working Murray and Gillian Murray The American College of 12 stretches, including all be successful. The com- of Lynn. Carol had a love for from home and we have an mitment and dedication, eight-month-old, so we’re of Sports Medicine recom- forearm, shoulder, and cooking and playing cards mends 30 minutes of mod- lower back stretches, for especially in times like with good friends. not really kind of getting erate to vigorous physical people to try at home. these, is what it takes for Service information: At this out and being active like that to be possible.” time there will be no service, we would like to,” Mari- activity three to five days Jaylin Grabeau, of Lyn- in lieu of flowers please con- of your choice. The Murray sa said. “So being able to a week. Research also sug- nfield, is a junior nursing Elyse Carmosino can be sider a donation to a charity family thanks you. incorporate small bursts gests that flexibility is an student and field hockey reached at ecarmosino@ throughout the day we important part of physical player at Endicott. She itemlive.com. A symphony of appreciation for quarantined nurse

NURSE then I saw Mo, and I saw told her she would have to being filmed at the time. ter reminder of these pos- touched Katherine was. From A1 everything together and I be isolated from her infant She said the overwhelming itive moments we get to Neighbors stood around was so overwhelmed,” said due to the exposure and response to the video took share with one another,” at a safe distance. It real- days later that there Rushfirth, 35, who works wanted to do something to her breath away and shows said Williams. ly felt like a community. was something out- as an associate chief mid- make her feel special. that people are clamoring Williams said Master- That sense of communi- side their Lynn home wife at MGH. “It was so A new mother herself, for a chance to reach out son Santamaria, her best ty is something we miss she should see, and Rush- kind. I think that it sort of Masterson Santamaria and connect with others. friend and maid of honor, right now. It meant so firth stepped onto their broke down some walls I said she understands how “I’m grateful that peo- had the idea of a communi- much to us.” front porch to find their had around everything. I difficult things are for ple have used the video as ty concert, where neighbors Thankfully, Rushfirth neighbors gathered for a couldn’t stop crying when I healthcare workers right an opportunity to thank and the musicians would said her test results came sidewalk concert in her saw this was all happening.” now. So, she reached out Katherine for her work gather in a socially distant back negative and she has honor, she was overcome The moment didn’t just to another close friend, and to thank our medical way to express their grati- since gone back to work, with emotion. strike a chord with Rush- Williams, and her fiancé, community for going into tude to Rushfirth for being which she admits has Visibly crying in a vid- firth. Veselov, and the couple work for all of us,” she said. on the front lines. been a bit stressful. eo posted by the couple’s The video has been wide- jumped at the chance to “That was the most power- “We’re so appreciative to “It’s nerve-wracking for neighbor, Peter Cipriano, ly shared on social media perform for Rushfirth. ful component for me, how our healthcare heroes and sure to go back to work, but that has since gone viral, and picked up by numer- “This was a way to show people wanted to thank other frontline essential at the same time, I’m deep- Rushfirth wiped away tears ous outlets. Notably, it’s she had community and our medical workers.” workers and being able to ly committed to the work as two classical musicians, been viewed more than half support even though we In addition to “Hallelu- find these little moments I do, working with women Mischa Veselov and Anna a million times on PBS. physically couldn’t be jah,” Williams and Veselov to express even just a and babies and families to Williams, played Leonard Posts have been flooded there for her,” said Mas- played two other songs for fraction of the gratitude keep them safe and keep with comments from people terson Santamaria. “(This) Rushfirth, but the opening Cohen’s “Hallelujah” on means so much to us and them well,” said Rushfirth. thanking Rushfirth for her was a way to show her she song that was captured on their cello and violin. hopefully we can all find “I know that every health- service and gratitude for is deeply loved and sup- video holds special signif- The musicians, an en- ways to do that collective- care provider right now healthcare workers putting ported.” icance for the couple and gaged couple, are friends ly,” said Williams. has a lot of anxiety about of Mo Masterson San- themselves at risk during Although nearly every- Masterson Santamaria. the pandemic. one is under orders to stay Williams and Veselov For the couple, the out- working. We have our tamaria, Rushfirth’s close door concert was also an own families that we’re of friend, who had organized “It’s incredibly surreal,” home, Masterson Santam- played “Hallelujah” for said Rushfirth. “It was aria said music can still Masterson Santamaria at opportunity to share their course thinking about. It’s the sidewalk symphony to music with others in a a very strange time.” cheer her up during the such a sort of vulnerable serve as a way to connect her wedding several years time where the pandemic difficult time. moment. I feel fine about with others, adding that ago. It was the song Wil- has canceled many of their Gayla Cawley can be “I saw the musicians, and it but it’s kind of incredible the concert was a “way to liams was supposed to walk reached at gcawley@item- to think of how many peo- reach out and show a little down the aisle to at her concerts, Veselov said. “We always try to re- live.com. 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LYNN LYNNFIELD MARBLEHEAD NAHANT PEABODY REVERE SAUGUS SWAMPSCOTT Masks required for all those entering essential business establishments Required for all citizens Massachusetts public Use of simple cloth face Residents are urged (but Massachusetts public Residents have been State public health such as grocery stores, entering essential health advisory April coverings as a voluntary not required) to wear health advisory April advised to wear face guidelines on social pharmacies, restaurants Mask protocol businesses, employees of 10 recommends a face public health measure in masks whenever they 10 recommends face masks if they must leave distancing and mouth, to pick up food, etc. essential businesses. covering. public settings. leave their houses. covering. their homes. nose coverings in public Coverings also must should be maintained. be worn in common spaces in residential or commercial units greater than 1 unit. Schools closed through School is closed through Schools closed through Johnson School closed Schools closed through Schools closed through Schools closed until School status May 4 May 4 May 4. through May 4. Closed through May 4. May 4. May 4. May 4. No, but a stay-at-home order is in effect in Swampscott until May 4 No, but a stay-at-home that prohibits individuals advisory has been issued from leaving their Yes - Overnight curfew in through May 4, which No No No No No residence except for Curfew effect from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. allows residents to leave essential activities such their homes only for as running necessary essential trips. errands, going for a walk or getting exercise, or leaving home to care for a family member. Town Hall is closed to City Hall closed with the public, but most remote working and City offices and buildings essential services can City buildings including Town Hall, library, Town Hall, library, senior still be completed online. 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ITEM GRAPHIC | TREVOR ANDREOZZI Virus delivering an unexpected dilemma in pregnancy PREGNANCY tients, staff and commu- fore the pandemic. bies. According to the U.S. he’s OK. Doing a virtual Zukowski said she feels From A1 nity is our shared priori- Cotter wants pregnant Centers for Disease Con- appointment, it’s kind of “lucky” that her baby is ty. This decision is tough, women to know they trol and Prevention, preg- like, ‘How do you know due in July, rather than in and being emotional.” but essential,” said Cheryl “still need prenatal care” nant women seem to have he’s OK?’ You’re missing the immediate future, like Last week, Zukowski ar- Wolfe, president and CEO. and should not be skip- the same risk as adults out on those experiences some people she knows. rived at her doctor’s office The hospitals run by ping appointments due to who are not pregnant as well.” However, the thought of for a scheduled appoint- Beth Israel Lahey Health, COVID-19 — something in terms of contracting “Just getting to go and the COVID-19 outbreak ment regarding her preg- including Lahey Medical which has become more COVID-19 and becoming hear the doctor’s confir- still being in full swing in nancy. She’s had several Center in Peabody and frequent, she said. seriously ill. mation that the heartbeat several months is worri- before, and both Zukows- Beverly Hospital, have “We are seeing women However, the CDC also sounds great, your mea- some, and she is nervous ki and her husband have cautions that pregnant adopted a similar poli- skipping appointments surements are great — to her husband won’t be al- looked forward to hearing women “have changes in cy. Visitors are generally and saying, ‘I thought not have that is scary,” she lowed to be there for the their child’s heartbeat restricted, but, if there their bodies that may in- I wasn’t supposed to go said. birth of his first child. during the visits. But, for are “extenuating circum- out,’” Cotter said. “All the crease their risk of certain Zukowski said she does “There’s so many things the first time, Zukowski’s stances,” one healthy vis- complications that hap- infections.” Also, pregnant puzzles, works out, and to worry about,” Zukows- husband was not allowed itor may be screened for pen during pregnancy still women have had a higher watches Netflix to kill ki said. “It’s so unknown. to attend the visit. She possible COVID-19 infec- happen during the corona- risk from becoming seri- time. She’s worried about recorded a video with her tion and approved if they virus.” ously ill from viruses in the “unknown” — how There’s uncertainty about cell phone of a nurse us- show no symptoms and One major difference the same family as the long the outbreak will everything. Even having ing a fetal doppler, and have not been in contact is the one-visitor poli- COVID-19 coronavirus, last — and has to be extra people come to the hospi- showed her husband the with a COVID-19 patient. cy, Cotter said, but she’s as well as a higher risk careful. tal (for the birth) — just video later. “Even just According to a statement also worried about wom- of other respiratory infec- Furthermore, it’s a two- not having that support getting to hear the ba- from Beverly Hospital, en after they give birth. tions, like influenza, ac- way street. Not only are system is devastating.” by’s heartbeat every four such extenuating circum- Even after women leave cording to the CDC. Zukowski’s family mem- It’s understandable that weeks, that’s being taken stances include visiting the hospital, they are still In limited studies, bers prevented from com- everybody is uncertain away, that little bit of nor- maternal newborn ser- asked to practice social COVID-19 has not been ing to see her, but she about the current pan- malcy,” Zukowski said. vices, pediatric services, distancing at home, and detected in breastmilk, can’t go check in on them demic, and no one has Although she currently ambulatory areas, and pa- can’t have many visitors and it is not likely moth- either. Her grandfather real answers about when plans to have her hus- tients receiving end-of-life with the newborn baby. er-to-child transmission has been hospitalized with it will end, but it’s also band by her side when care. Just like people who aren’t of COVID-19 is possible, COVID-19, and it’s uncer- she gives birth, Zukow- nerve-wracking to contin- Dr. Kristen Cotter, an pregnant, new mothers according to the CDC. But, tain if he will recover. ski recognizes that that ually hear “I don’t know” OB/GYN at Lynn Com- are asked to stay home as as with many questions, “My grandfather is hos- might not be possible as from trusted doctors and munity Health Center, much as possible, and stay the CDC has no defini- pitalized,” Zukowski said. the COVID-19 outbreak nurses, Zukowski said. provides outpatient care, tive answers regarding “My nanny called to say grows and hospitals at least 6 feet from others as well as inpatient, labor pregnancy during the David McLellan can be change their policies. when out. goodbye yesterday, and COVID-19 outbreak, and reached at dmclellan@ According to a statement and delivery, care to preg- “It’s hard because they now today he seems a lit- nant women at the health don’t get back that first “a very small number of tle better.” itemlive.com. from North Shore Com- babies have tested posi- munity Health Center, no center in Lynn and at month of having a new- Salem Hospital. She said born baby,” Cotter said. tive for the virus shortly visitors are allowed in its after birth.” doctors are taking steps “They don’t have that Salem Hospital, West Val- For Zukowski, still to minimize the amount same support around ley Hospital, and Salem months away from giving Can’t get to the store? of in-person doctor visits them.” Health Medical Clinics birth, she expects her next a pregnant woman would There is also a height- “until further notice.” This doctor appointments to be normally have. The first ened concern for pregnant Get home delivery. applies to maternity visi- done virtually, over the “visit” with a newly preg- women because it’s too tors. phone. Zukowski said she nant woman is now done early to know whether However, there are some expects to weigh herself, over the phone, and the exceptions that allow “one they are more suscepti- check her heart rate, and patient is able to relay healthy support person,” ble to becoming seriously report over the phone, and including for the actual her medical history and ill from COVID-19 than she’s ordering her own birth, and for neonatal in- background. Subsequent someone who isn’t preg- fetal doppler from Ama- tensive care — as well as visits, although in-person, nant, Cotter said. zon to monitor her child’s for end-of-life care and pe- have been condensed. For “On the one hand there heartbeat herself. diatric patients. example, while a pregnant is a concern because of the “They essentially want A “healthy support per- woman’s second visit is history with the flu. We me to do the appointment son” is required to be normally an ultrasound, know that pregnant wom- myself,” Zukowski said. screened by hospital staff and the third visit is nor- en, if they get the flu, they “They normally listen to upon entering the hospi- mally a physical check- can have a more serious his heartbeat, make sure tal, and must not have a up with a doctor, those course of disease. They are fever, runny nose, cough appointments have been more likely to die, more or shortness of breath. If combined. likely to be sent to the LAW OFFICES OF they start to have symp- But, Cotter, said, what’s ICU,” Cotter said. “But, the JAMES J. CARRIGAN Subscribe for half the toms, they must leave the surprising is “how much of data out of China is show- • Social Security Disability facility. 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[email protected] was introducing himself to will be no pictures of can- They said, we the people. Eric Rondeau some folks when he heard didates in Rockwellian We will not witness any- Editorial from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sales Representative, ext. 1280 someone yell his name moments standing before thing like this during this [email protected] from across the room. It the electorate with union election cycle. Not this year. 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Clinton walked stops to bend down and munal church which is our [email protected] over and shook his hand look the child in the eye. issue, since an infrastructure program could pro- great political system. It Ted Grant vide a much-needed stimulus to an economy that and put his other hand on In a word, there will will be politics in the time Publisher, ext. 1234 is reeling. my friend’s shoulder. My be no people. It will be a of the coronavirus. [email protected] friend remembered feeling play without an audience. The time for action is now. This type of program And in this uncharted Marian Kinney the warmth of Clinton’s People will still be in- puts large numbers of people to work, so it will territory as candidates ext. 1212 hand as the president volved but in an antiseptic and campaigns struggle [email protected] mitigate a rapidly increasing unemployment rate pulled him in and zeroed “American Idol” kind of in the nation. Also, heading into the fall election, to make a personal con- Will Kraft in on him like a laser. It way where they watch the nection with the voters Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 both the president and members of Congress can was the legendary Clinton candidates’ campaign on through the cold touch of [email protected] finally make good on past promises regarding in- charm in action. It was screens ... television and technology I think we’re frastructure. Paula Villacreses personal, it was real, and otherwise. quickly going to come to A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 Since 2017, the debate has widened, so now cit- it was strangely intimate. The poetry of politics one undeniable conclu- [email protected] izens are demanding that an infrastructure bill On the spot, my friend be- and our rich American sion: politics is, was and Mike Shanahan include water systems, brownfields, electric grids came his biggest fan. political traditions have always will be about peo- Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 and rural broadband. Some climate change con- It was a perfect affirma- always been about people, ple. And that no matter [email protected] cerns can be addressed. tion of the fact that politics the average folk in partic- how you slice it, there will Carolina Trujillo Nearly a year ago, the White House and Dem- is above all a personal art ular. But I fear we won’t never be such a thing as a Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 ocratic leaders agreed on the broad outlines of a form and that it’s all about see much of them this virtual handshake. [email protected] time around. Sadly, this plan. But it didn’t have the full support of the Sen- making a personal connec- And that’s how it should Jim Wilson tion: kissing babies, tak- may end up being a blood- be. Just ask my friend who Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 ate, and it never moved forward. ing selfies with your arm less election. One without [email protected] Now that Congress has approved a huge emer- met Bill Clinton. around someone, speak- the passion that can only CIRCULATION gency relief bill in response to the COVID-19 pan- ing to small groups, big be stoked when like-mind- Frank Ciota grew up demic, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Lisa Mahmoud groups, standing on soap- ed people cram into small in Lynn, graduated from Manager, ext. 1239 R-Ky., said he would move slowly on any addition- boxes. These are all polit- halls, or even large arenas, Harvard and has directed [email protected] al relief bill, including infrastructure. ical devices, so to speak, and collectively breathe in award-winning films in McConnell is right to be asking how to pay for and any candidate worth unison for their candidate. both the U.S. and Italy. CUSTOMER SERVICE this. The huge relief bill has already increased La’ Mosha Ball the federal debt in an unprecedented way, and he Customer Service, ext. 1276 READERS’ FORUM [email protected] wants to know where additional money is coming from. GRAPHICS An infrastructure bill should move forward, as Trevor Andreozzi long as it includes the raising of new revenue. Designer Thank you, food workers [email protected] Right now the average price of gasoline across the nation is the lowest it has been since 1993. 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By Lauran has floated the possibility It’s how you deal with Neergaard of reopening some areas the infections that’s going and Julie Pace by May 1 and said he could count,” Fauci told the AP. ASSOCIATED PRESS announce recommenda- Key is “getting people tions as soon as this week. out of circulation if they WASHINGTON — Dr. Fauci said a May 1 tar- get infected, because once Anthony Fauci, the govern- get is “a bit overly opti- ment’s top infectious dis- you start getting clusters, ease expert, said Tuesday mistic” for many areas of then you’re really in trou- the U.S. does not yet have the country. Any easing ble,” he added. the critical testing and off the strict social-dis- At the same time Fauci is tracing procedures need- tancing rules in place in directing critical govern- ed to begin reopening the much of the country would ment research, he’s also nation’s economy, adding a have to occur on a “rolling” one of the administration’s dose of caution to increas- basis, not all at once, he leading spokespeople on ingly optimistic projections said, reflecting the ways the virus, spending hours from the White House. COVID-19 struck differ- each week by Trump’s side “We have to have some- ent parts of the country at during his lengthy, daily thing in place that is effi- different times. White House briefings. cient and that we can rely Among Fauci’s top con- Fauci said his public role on, and we’re not there cerns: that there will be is important but conceded PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS yet,” Fauci said in an in- new outbreaks in loca- that the duration of those Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases terview with The Associat- tions where social distanc- briefings — Monday’s ran Dr. Anthony Fauci listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a ed Press. ing has eased, but public for nearly two-and-a-half coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington. Fauci’s comments come health officials don’t yet hours — was “really drain- as President Donald have the capabilities to ing” and that doesn’t even ing there and answering tests that aim to tell who go back to work. Trump and others in the rapidly test for the virus, count preparation and questions, which I really was exposed to the corona- The problem: Most of the administration weigh how isolate any new cases and waiting for it to start. think is important for the virus — whether they knew tests have not yet been quickly businesses can re- track down everyone that “If I had been able to American public. It’s the they were sick or not — by proven to work well, Fauci open and Americans can an infected person came just make a few comments amount of time.” spotting antibodies their cautioned. He noted that get back to work weeks af- into contact with. and then go to work, that Much of Fauci’s time out- immune system formed to some countries bought ter the fast-spreading coro- “I’ll guarantee you, once would have really been side of the White House fight back. Those tests will millions of antibody tests navirus essentially halted you start pulling back much better,” he said. briefing room is focused on be crucial in determining only to learn they didn’t the U.S. economy. Trump there will be infections. “It isn’t the idea of be- analyzing progress on blood when and how people can work. Cuomo: Trump not a king, can’t force states to reopen

By Karen Matthews in a smart, methodical once-overwhelmed 911 sys- The fire department said and Michael R. Sisak manner or the hard-won tem is now seeing a more the heavy volume of coro- ASSOCIATED PRESS gains of the past month normal volume of medical navirus patients had been could be lost. calls, a sign the crisis could pushing response times NEW YORK — New Cuomo referenced critical be ebbing and people are for the most serious calls York Gov. Andrew Cuo- tweets by Trump and said heeding messages to call to an average of more than mo pushed back Tuesday “the president is clearly only in a life-threatening 10 minutes, up from about against President Don- spoiling for a fight on this emergency. 6½ to 7 minutes under ald Trump’s claim of “to- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tal” authority to reopen issue.” But he said being The fire department, normal circumstances. politically divisive right which runs the city’s EMS New York City will A sign reads “Families Belong Together” on a the nation’s virus-stalled economy, but also insisted now would be harmful. system, said it received move toward coronavirus fence outside the Northwest Detention Center “The president will have 3,932 calls requesting self-sufficiency by starting in Tacoma, Wash. “the president will have no fight with me.” no fight with me,” he said. ambulances Sunday, production of virus test “We don’t have a king “I will not engage it.” down from a record high kits, face shields and sur- Detained immigrants in this country. We didn’t New York has finally of 6,527 on March 30. gical gowns, Mayor Bill de want a king, so we have a been seeing relief from The average volume last Blasio said Tuesday. Constitution and we elect the steep rise in hospital- March and April was just “Starting in a few weeks plead for masks, a president,” Cuomo said izations of recent weeks, over 4,000 calls. we will be producing here at his daily briefing. though deaths continue to Sunday was the sixth in New York City 50,000 The Democratic gover- rise alarmingly fast. The straight day that the city’s test kits per week with protection from virus nor, whose state has be- state recorded 778 new medical call volume was components put together come the epicenter of the deaths Monday, for a total lower than the previous day. right here, with compa- By Nomaan Spokeswoman Amanda coronavirus pandemic in of 10,834 in about a month. Numbers for Monday will nies, universities, New Merchant Gilchrist said they were the United States, was re- Trump made his com- be released later Tuesday. York City workers right ASSOCIATED PRESS given an “acknowledg- acting to Trump’s asser- ments in reaction to moves The fire departmenthere building a brand new ment form” that a mask by governors on both said it’s too early to know supply chain to feed this HOUSTON — Elsy was tion Monday that “when alone could not protect coasts Monday to form exactly why volume has industry that will now de- on the phone in an im- somebody is president of them from the virus. migration detention cen- the United States, the au- multi-state compacts to co- dropped. velop in New York City,” de “It was not the intent ter when guards showed thority is total.” ordinate reopening society At the peak, operators Blasio said, adding, “if we of the previous form to up with face masks and Cuomo said restarting amid the global pandemic. were answering four new can go further, we’re going forms to sign. require detainees to re- the economy must be done New York City’s calls a minute. to build it up rapidly.” The asylum-seeker from linquish all rights related El Salvador and others to COVID-19,” Gilchrist had resorted to tearing said Monday, adding that Deaths hit 45 at Virginia care home their T-shirts into face the company has stopped coverings after a woman using it. “Detainees are of facility that’s particu- in their unit tested pos- only required to initial By Sarah Rankin itive for COVID-19. But documentation evidencing and Bernard Condon larly vulnerable to a coro- ASSOCIATED PRESS the guards would not they were issued a mask.” navirus wildfire that has give out the masks until While jails and prisons RICHMOND, Va. — raged through the nation’s the detainees signed the are releasing some non-vi- Ronald Mitchell worried frail, elderly long-term forms, which said they olent offenders, ICE says it about his mother’s care care populations, claiming could not hold the private has freed 160 people so far at a suburban Richmond more than 4,300 lives. prison company running and instructed field offices nursing home long before Nearly all of Canter- the detention center in to review the cases of peo- she was swept up in one bury’s residents rely on San Diego liable if they ple over 60 or those with of the nation’s deadliest Medicaid funding for got the coronavirus, ac- certain medical conditions. coronavirus outbreaks. care of health problems cording to Elsy and two The number of people She’s bedbound and sus- that in many cases were other detainees, including in ICE detention now to- ceptible to seizures. A sore the product of a lifetime one who read the form to tals 33,800, down from on her foot went unnoticed PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS of poverty. It lacks the The Associated Press over about 37,000 a few weeks for so long, he said, that it Many of the staffers quit soon after the first amenities and space to the phone. ago. Though the Trump led to the amputation of coronavirus case hit Canterbury Rehabilitation keep people apart. And it When they refused Fri- administration has ef- her leg. When he called her & Healthcare Center in Richmond, Va. lacks the pay to hire and day, the guards took away fectively shut down new last month after she test- the masks, said Elsy, who keep enough staff. asylum claims during the ed positive for COVID-19, they were doing the best old mother now on a ven- spoke on condition that pandemic, it’s still holding “A publicly funded she sounded disoriented, they could with just two tilator in a hospital won’t her last name be withheld people who were appre- nursing home is a vi- and he stayed on the line nurses looking after 40 be next. for fear of retribution. hended months or years as she pressed a call but- rus’s dream,” said Dr. Jim patients at a time in the “It’s the worst feeling in While U.S. Immigration earlier for civil violations, ton and waited an hour Wright, Canterbury’s and Customs Enforce- including over 5,800 peo- and a half for a nurse who coronavirus quarantine the world,” he said. medical director. “It is the ment has started to lower ple who passed govern- never came. wing. Canterbury, which has best place for a virus to be. the number of detainees ment asylum screenings. Mitchell then called With the death toll from surpassed the death toll of People are close together. to reduce the risk of peo- Opponents argue that Canterbury Rehabilita- the Canterbury outbreak 43 in the outbreak at the Their immune systems are ple getting sick, those held ICE could release thou- tion & Healthcare Center rising to 45, Mitchell can Life Care Center in sub- compromised. It is just a in immigration jails and sands of people who aren’t directly and was told that only hope that his 62-year- urban Seattle, is the kind tinderbox for that match.” their advocates say there’s accused of a crime, have not enough protective cleared asylum screenings gear, cleaning supplies or or won their cases but are States confront dilemmas on reopening economies space to allow for social being detained while the distancing. They fear the government appeals. By Eric Tucker, back up in a calibrated decision-making and not with others. That could number of coronavirus “Immigrant detainees do Lori Hinnant effort by politicians to bal- political pressure.” entail the use of such tech- cases will sharply rise in not need to be in a deten- and Frank Jordans ance public health against A similar coalition has nology as cellphone loca- the coming weeks as it tion center in order to be ASSOCIATED PRESS their countries’ economic taken shape in the North- tion-tracking software. has in jails and prisons well-being. east, encompassing Con- Trump, who has repeat- monitored by ICE,” said WASHINGTON — Set- nationwide. While the crisis is far necticut, Delaware, Mas- Margaret Cargioli, man- ting the stage for a pos- edly expressed his desire The Otay Mesa Deten- from over in the U.S., with sachusetts, New Jersey, to see the U.S. reopened tion Center, where Elsy aging attorney at the Im- sible power struggle with about 25,000 dead and ap- New York, Pennsylvania for business quickly, is held, jumped from one migrant Defenders Law President Donald Trump, proximately 600,000 con- and Rhode Island. and at one point said he confirmed case last week Center. “This pandemic governors around the U.S. firmed infections by Johns “The house is still on would like to see churches to 15 on Tuesday. ICE re- can only be adequately began collaborating on ported 77 detainees in 13 managed if everyone is plans Tuesday to reopen Hopkins University’s fire,” New Jersey Gov. Phil packed on Easter, insist- states have tested positive healthy and everyone is in their economies in what count, the doomsday sce- Murphy said. “We still ed Monday that he has and hundreds of others a safe environment.” is likely to be a drawn- narios that were predicted have to put the fire out” “total” authority to decide are quarantined. Andrew Arthur of the out, step-by-step process just two weeks ago have but also “make sure this how and when to loosen Detainees in at least Center for Immigration to prevent the coronavirus not come to pass, raising doesn’t reignite.” restrictions in the country four states say they have Studies, which favors re- from rebounding with di- hopes from coast to coast. Politicians and public — a notion at odds with been denied masks, even stricting immigration, ar- sastrous results. California Gov. Gavin health authorities alike the Constitution, which as the White House has gued that detainees have In Italy, Spain and oth- Newsom, who has joined warned that an easing of largely delegates such urged face coverings in constant access to medi- er places around Europe a coalition with his West the restrictions in the U.S. matters to the states. public. cal care and that ICE and where infections and Coast counterparts in and Europe will have to New York Gov. Andrew Private prison company prison companies have an deaths have begun sta- Oregon and Washington, be accompanied by wide- Cuomo, whose state has by CoreCivic, which operates interest in limiting the bilizing, the process is said he would announce a spread antibody testing to far been America’s hardest Otay Mesa, denied masks spread of the virus because already underway, with detailed plan Tuesday for see who might be immune hit, ridiculed Trump’s as- were withheld unless de- “they want to continue that certain businesses and in- lifting virus restrictions, and ramped-up tracing of sertion, saying: “We don’t tainees signed waivers. business of detention.” dustries allowed to start using “science to guide our infected people’s contacts have a king in this country.” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 NATION Obama endorses Biden as the best leader for ‘darkest times’ By Alexandra Jaffe, dential politics more than “The Republicans occu- Julie Pace three years after leaving pying the White House and Bill Barrow the White House. He didn’t and running the U.S. Sen- ASSOCIATED PRESS mention his successor, Pres- ate are not interested in ident Donald Trump, by progress,” he said. “They’re WASHINGTON — For- name and instead sought interested in power.” mer President Barack to bridge the ideological di- Biden now has the sup- Obama endorsed Joe Biden vide among Democrats. port of all of his former on Tuesday, giving the pre- Obama commended Ber- Democratic primary ri- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS sumptive Democratic pres- nie Sanders, who was the vals except for Elizabeth Vice President Joe Biden, left, watches President Barack Obama, center, idential nominee a boost leading progressive foil to Warren. The Massachu- at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. from the party’s biggest Biden during the Demo- setts senator is expected fundraiser and one of its cratic primary. The Ver- to formally endorse Biden with Biden, including sev- can still be held given so- former president is seen most popular figures. mont senator ended his soon, according to a person eral times since Sanders cial distancing guidelines favorably by a wide swath “Joe has the charac- campaign last week and familiar with her plans dropped out of the race, during the coronavirus of Democratic voters, he ter and the experience threw his support behind who spoke on condition of according to an aide. pandemic. was also a deeply polariz- to guide us through one Biden on Monday. anonymity to discuss her Obama avoided inter- After his endorsement ing figure during his two of our darkest times and The former president thinking. vening in the Democratic was released, Obama sent terms in office. During his heal us through a long re- called Sanders an “Amer- Two other prominent primary, but followed the a fundraising appeal to presidency, Democrats lost covery,” Obama said in a ican original” and backed Democrats who have yet race closely from the side- Biden supporters, ask- about 1,000 legislative 12-minute video in which his frequent call for “struc- to publicly back Biden lines and is eager to take ing for donations ranging seats around the country, he argued the coronavirus tural change.” But he also are former President a more active public role. from $5 to $100. starting with disastrous pandemic reinforced the said that while Democrats Bill Clinton and Hillary He’s expected to headline The endorsement will 2010 midterms that also need for better leadership. “may not always agree on Clinton, the party’s 2016 fundraisers for Biden and test whether Obama can cost the party control The endorsement marked every detail,” they must nominee. Hillary Clinton public events in key swing transfer his personal pop- of the House and many Obama’s return to presi- unify to defeat Republicans. has been in regular touch states, if such gatherings ularity to Biden. While the statehouses. Voters reject Trump’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race

By Scott Bauer and tive nominee in March and “I’m sure there’s some with in-person voting in a Todd Richmond the coronavirus pandemic level of vindication,” An- ruling issued the day be- ASSOCIATED PRESS led to fears of in-person derson said of the Karof- fore the April 7 election. voting and closure of poll- sky win. “I do feel there Thousands of voters con- MADISON, Wis. — A ing locations. was a lot of voter activity gregated for hours in long liberal challenger on Mon- With so much riding on by people who were an- lines on April 7, defying day ousted a conservative turnout, the Republican gered by the entire thing, social-distancing guide- Wisconsin Supreme Court push to proceed with the the lack of availability of lines that led to the post- justice endorsed by Presi- election was viewed by absentee ballots.” ponement of primaries in dent Donald Trump, over- Democrats as a bid to sup- Trump last week broke coming a successful push several other states. Mil- press Democratic votes, from health experts and waukee opened just five of by Republicans to forge particularly among mi- called on his supporters ahead with last week’s 180 polling places due to a norities in Milwaukee. to “get out and vote NOW” shortage of workers. election even as numerous Karofsky credited her for Kelly. He later said other states postponed Karofsky surged to vic- win to voters rising up and Democrats were playing tory behind a record-high theirs due to the coronavi- rejecting Republican ef- politics by trying to post- number of absentee ballots rus pandemic. forts to suppress turnout. pone the election. — nearly as many as all Joe Biden also emerged “People were willing to “As soon as I endorsed the votes cast in a state Su- victorious, as expected, in do that because they want- him, the Wisconsin Demo- preme Court race last year. the state’s Democratic pres- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ed their voices to be heard crats said, ‘Oh, let’s move idential primary. Biden’s in this election,” she said. the election two months The Wisconsin election Election officials Britt Bermingham, left, and crystallized what’s expect- easy victory became aca- Terry Perry count ballots in Milwaukee. “A lot of times on election later,’” Trump said. “Now demic when Vermont Sen. day we’re wringing our they talk about, ‘Oh, safe- ed to be a high-stakes, state-by-state legal fight Bernie Sanders dropped the court when the Repub- both parties see it as criti- hands because we’re so ty, safety.’” over how citizens can safe- out, one day after Wiscon- lican-controlled Legisla- cal this year. upset about voter apathy. Trump first voiced sup- sin held in-person voting. ture tackles redistricting Justice Dan Kelly was That wasn’t the problem port for Kelly at a rally in ly cast their ballots if the But the absentee-bal- next year, a fight many an early underdog in the on Tuesday. People want- January, far before con- coronavirus outbreak per- lot-fueled victory by liber- expect to be decided by the Supreme Court race, given ed their voices heard.” cerns over the coronavirus sists into the November al Supreme Court candi- state Supreme Court. the expected higher Dem- Karofsky voter Caleb led to calls for a delay in election. Democrats are ar- date Jill Karofsky was a Her win will also certain- ocratic turnout since the Andersen, of Milwaukee, the election. guing for states to be ready huge win for Democrats. ly be seen as a bellwether election was on the same worked the polls on elec- After Democratic Gov. to shift to much greater It reduced conservative in battleground Wiscon- day as the presidential tion day and thought the Tony Evers ordered the use of absentee and mailed control of the court to 4-3, sin ahead of the Novem- primary. But the Supreme hurdles put up to voting election postponed, the ballots, while Republicans giving liberals a chance to ber presidential election. Court outcome became in person motivated some highly politicized Wiscon- are raising the specter that take control in 2023. Trump barely carried the more uncertain as Biden people to come out who sin Supreme Court backed such elections could lead to Karofsky will now be on state four years ago, and emerged as the presump- wouldn’t have otherwise. Republicans in proceeding increased fraud. No hugs or handshakes: Stocks end higher Pandemic complicates as traders hope storm relief efforts restrictions will ease By Jay Reeves the pandemic, said Brad ASSOCIATED PRESS Kieserman, a vice presi- dent of the organization. By Alex Veiga, end of the month. And BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — People are being fed Stan Choe and governors around the U.S. For people who lost homes catered meals delivered Damian J. Troise have begun collaborating ASSOCIATED PRESS on plans to reopen their to the deadly tornadoes to the hotels instead of economies in what is like- that rampaged across the through a mass kitchen, Stocks are ending with ly to be a drawn-out, step- South, there are no comfort- he said, and workers are solid gains on Wall Street by-step process to prevent ing hugs from volunteers wearing masks, gloves or handshakes from poli- Tuesday as the market the coronavirus from re- and other gear when deal- ticians. There are no Red turns its attention to how bounding with disastrous ing with people affected Cross shelters for homeless and when authorities may results. by the storms. Other agen- families, who are staying begin to lift business shut- The discussions follow cies are making similar instead in hotel rooms to downs and limits on peo- some signs that the out- provisions, he said. avoid large gatherings. ple’s movements imposed break may be leveling off “How ironic is it that the The disaster response to slow the spread of the in some of the hardest-hit very thing that may unify reflected how the coronavi- coronavirus. Big compa- areas. In Italy, Spain and PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS rus pandemic has changed people and unify commu- nies also started reporting other places around Eu- relief efforts: Workers are nities is the condition in People work to salvage items from a damaged their first-quarter earn- rope where infections still trying to provide all which we have to remain home in Chattanooga, Tenn. ings, giving investors an and deaths have begun the comfort they can, but 6 feet apart,” Kieserman early peek into how the stabilizing, the process of said. from a distance. damage wore a protec- businesses were damaged outbreak was affecting reopening the economy is The death toll from the Within hours of the tor- tive mask, and some wore or destroyed across the them. Johnson & Johnson already underway, with outbreak rose to at least rose after beating earn- nado onslaught, which gloves. Instead of hugs and region, and heavy rains certain businesses and 34 as officials said a 12th ings estimates and raising began Sunday, church handshakes, Gov. Bill Lee caused flooding in some industries allowed to re- person had died in Mis- its dividend, even though groups were out in af- and Mayor Andy Berke of- areas. Nashville, Tenn., open in a calibrated effort sissippi. There, Gov. Tate the health care giant also fected communities, and fered elbow bumps while broke a 71-year-old record aimed at balancing public Reeves, who toured dam- had to slash its outlook. Southern Baptist volun- talking to affected resi- by receiving 2.23 inches of health against their coun- aged areas, said the pan- JPMorgan Chase and teers were told to avoid dents. rain in a day, the weather tries’ economic well-being. holding hands with peo- demic was making a bad service said. A day later, Wells Fargo fell after say- “Wall Street is encour- situation worse. “We need money! We ing they were bracing for ple as they pray, said Sam need that stimulus check on Tuesday morning, the aged simply by the con- Porter, director of disaster “The fact that the coro- losses on loans as millions versation of a reopening now!” a person in a pass- city saw snow flurries. relief for the nearly 15 naviruses exist is compli- Damage occurred up the of Americans became un- of the economy,” said Sam ing pickup truck yelled out million-member denomi- cating the recovery from East Coast, with a flur- employed. Stovall, chief investment to Lee as he visited with nation. Hugs also are out. the tornado, while the ry of tornado warnings Stocks moved most- strategist, CFRA. “You’re talking about a tornadoes are complicat- people cleaning around issued in Delaware after ly higher on Wall Street The S&P 500 was up very hard change in proce- ing our efforts to make their home. storms left the Southeast. Tuesday as investors re- 3 percent as of 2:56 p.m. dures,” Porter said Tues- sure that we do every- The storms claimed lives With the economy al- viewed earnings reports Eastern time, recovering day. “It’s agonizing. Jesus thing in our power to stop in at least six states, and ready faltering because of from big companies and all of its losses from a day touched people all through the spread of the virus,” the National Weather Ser- business shutdowns and welcomed signs that gov- earlier. The benchmark in- his ministry. He created Reeves said during a stop vice said preliminary as- job losses linked to the ernment officials are con- dex surged 12 percent last us as emotional beings. in tiny Soso. “It is it is ex- sessments found evidence pandemic, the Mississippi sidering how to gradually week, though it remains But we are trying to com- ceptionally complicated, of at least 27 twisters. The State University Extension reopen the economy. about 16 percent below ply with the guidelines.” and it’s tough on all of us.” strongest confirmed so far Service said storms hit the President Donald its all-time high set in About 550 people in four A twister left shingles, was an EF-4 tornado that state’s $2.9 billion poultry Trump has been discuss- February. The Dow Jones states were staying in hotel insulation and other de- devastated southeastern industry. At least 90 poul- ing with senior aides how Industrial Average moved rooms funded by the Red bris strewn across Chatta- Mississippi with winds as try houses were damaged to roll back federal social 543 points higher, or 2.3 Cross since mass shelters nooga, Tenn. Almost every strong as 170 mph. or destroyed, many near distancing recommenda- percent, to 23,930. The were not an option during official on a tour of storm Hundreds of homes and the city of Collins. tions that expire at the Nasdaq climbed 4 percent. 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Kate the Chemist Spring has sprung has 25 experiments for housebound kids

LOS ANGELES (AP) — for antsy parents and If your housebound fami- kids alike. ly needs a new diversion, In a phone interview, follow Kate Biberdorf’s Biberdorf explained who example and try a hands- nurtured her passion for on approach to something chemistry in her home- besides a video game town of Kalamazoo, Mich., controller. and her efforts to do the Biberdorf, who’s proudly same for new generations. adopted the snappy nick- Remarks were edited for name Kate the Chemist, clarity and length. wants kids to have messy AP: How did science fun with science experi- capture your interest? ments. BIBERDORF: My mom The University of Texas saw that I liked to explore at Austin chemistry and maybe had an engi- professor is a lively pro- neering side of my mind. moter for the value of her So she cleared one bath- discipline and the joy she room and made it so ev- finds in it. She’s made her erything was perfectly safe case on “Today” and other and we could mix together TV shows and barnstorms shampoo and conditioner the country to get young- and soap and all this fun sters, especially girls, stuff in a huge green bowl. hooked on its wonder and I’ve always been a little bit possibilities. of a scientist and liked to Biberdorf is adding a see what happens if you new chapter with her first add A plus B, what are books. “Kate the Chemist: you going to get? But it The Big Book of Experi- wasn’t until my sophomore ments” has 25 entertaining year of high school that I projects for children ages 8 realized chemistry was my ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK to 12 who end up learning true passion, and I have about — shhhh! — energy to credit my teacher, Mrs. A Bradford Pear tree blooms on Washington Street in Lynn. and matter. Safely done (Kelli) Palsrok. She made at home, the experiments chemistry come alive for rely on common products me. including dish soap and AP: You said that the baking soda, with a dash gender gap in the sciences Alex Trebek set to publish a memoir of glitter thrown into the grows as students advance “puffy slime” formula. An and is widest at the PhD adults-needed icon marks level. Why is that and how while fighting pancreatic cancer ones requiring supervision. can it be addressed? Biberdorf also has BIBERDORF: There are By Dorany Pineda cheering on for the past addresses the questions of Trebek. written (with Hillary a lot of reasons. If you’re a LOS ANGELES TIMES year,” writes Trebek in he gets asked most often “Today, when there is Homzie) “Kate the young girl and you raise the book. by Jeopardy! fans, such so much uncertainty and Chemist: Dragons vs. your hand (in class) and Alex Trebek will soon The host had resisted as what prompted him turmoil in the world, Alex Unicorns,” the first in give an incorrect answer share his life story with writing a memoir for de- to shave his signature Trebek is a beacon of a planned fiction series and a boy makes fun of you, the world. cades, but the outpouring mustache, his insights stability and positivity,” featuring a 10-year-old that can have a crippling Simon & Schuster of support he’s received on legendary players said Simon & Schuster Kate as an intrepid prob- effect on your self-esteem. announced on Tuesday from fans since his Stage like Ken Jennings and executive editor Sean lem solver. How could her My mission is to get out that the publisher will 4 pancreatic cancer di- James Holzhauer, Manning in the release. school musical include a there and talk to these girls release “The Answer Is…: agnosis in 2019 inspired and his opinion of Will Trebek is in his 36th fire-breathing dragon if so that they’re passionate Reflections on My Life,” him to write one. Ferrell’s Saturday Night season as “Jeopardy!” Kate couldn’t devise liq- about science. Then when a memoir by the beloved The book weaves Live impersonation.” host, which has earned uid nitrogen cheese puffs they do inevitably give a and longtime “Jeopardy!” personal anecdotes with The memoir’s chapters him seven Daytime as a stand-in for flames? wrong answer, because host that will hit shelves ruminations on education, are titled in the form of Emmy Awards — includ- Both titles are from Phi- we’re all human, they have July 21 — one day before parenthood, marriage, questions, a structure ing a Lifetime Achieve- lomel Books, a Penguin enough confidence to not be his 80th birthday. success, spirituality and inspired by the long-run- ment Award. Despite his Random House imprint, knocked down and are still “I want people to know philanthropy, according to ning TV show. The book ongoing fight with cancer, and were released early interested. a little more about the a news release from the will also feature dozens of Trebek is still hosting the person they have been publisher. “Trebek also never-before-seen photos TV game show. Jon Bon Jovi asks kindergartners to ‘Do What You Can’

PALM BEACH GAR- home in quarantine. tell that they’re stressed,” DENS, Fla. (AP) — A Flor- A staffer replied that he congratulated the au- ida kindergarten teacher Bon Jovi wanted to meet thor, a boy named A.J. took his virtual classroom the kids, and he popped “You’re a rock and roll to new levels on Monday onto their laptop screens star,” he said. “We wrote when rock icon Jon Bon at 10 a.m. Monday. this one together, me and Jovi popped in on a writ- “Mr. B got you guys you buddy.” ing lesson about life in the writing and I was very Bonick made the home- coronavirus quarantine. excited to hear that,” the work assignment last week Last month, the Gram- former Bon Jovi front- and encouraged the young my award-winning man told the students, children to write about ’80s rocker released an “because if you get to put where they are and who incomplete version of “Do your feelings down on they are with. He said the What You Can,” which is paper sometimes they’ll recurring theme was being a ballad about the na- turn into songs, some- stuck at home, which is tion’s battle to contain times they’ll turn into sto- fine because he wants the the virus, and asked fans ries and you never know young writers to document to submit verses to help where it might lead you.” their lives in such an ex- complete it, the Palm So far, the singer has traordinary time. Beach Post reported. received thousands of “Once we get out of this Michael Bonick, a proposals online, some of — because we will get out teacher at Marsh Pointe which he works into per- of this — it’s history,” he Elementary School in formances of the song that Jon Bon Jovi said. Palm Beach Gardens and he broadcasts online from A lifelong Bon Jovi fan, life-long Bon Jovi fan, saw his home in New Jersey. prompts about life in Bonick had seen the sing- the singer’s invitation and As the 20 kindergart- quarantine, each one er’s invitation to fans to PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS found contact information ners — and their parents touching on themes of propose their own lyrics online for a member of — watched, Bon Jovi idleness and isolation. for “Do What You Can.” Dr. Kate Biberdorf, better known as Kate the Bon Jovi’s staff. He sent strummed an acoustic After singing eight lines “They were blown away,” Chemist, has released a new book, “Kate the along his students’ writ- guitar and sang out three ending with, “My parents Bonick said. “They loved Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments.” ings about being stuck at kindergartners’ writing try their best/But I can every minute of it.” WEATHER LOTTERY National weather SUN, MOON, TIDES Forecast for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 TODAY’S FORECAST MARINE FORECAST Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. MASS. EVENING: MASS. MID-DAY: Tuesday...... 6466 Tuesday...... 2042 Sunrise today 5:59 a.m. Cloudy skies early will be- NW winds around 5 kt, be- come partly cloudy later in coming W in the afternoon. Monday...... 8581 Monday...... 4107 Sunset today 7:27 p.m. the day. High 52F. Winds Waves 1 foot or less. A Sunday...... 5115 Sunday...... 1782 WNW at 10 to 20 mph. chance of showers. Sunrise tomorrow 5:58 a.m. H Yesterday’s payoff: Yesterday’s payoff: L Tonight: Clear during the eve- Tonight: W winds 5 to 10 kt. High tide today 5:58 a.m. ning followed by cloudy skies Waves around 2 ft. EXACT ORDER EXACT ORDER Low tide today 12:28 p.m. L overnight. Low 36F. Winds W All 4...... $4,096 All 4...... $4,982 at 10 to 15 mph. First or last 3...... $573 First or last 3...... $697 High tide tomorrow 7:06 a.m. H Any 2...... $49 Any 2...... $60 Any 1...... $5 Any 1...... $6 ANY ORDER ANY ORDER Fronts All 4...... $1,024 All 4...... $415 Cold Warm Stationary First 3...... $191 First 3...... $116 Pressure H L Last 3...... $191 Last 3...... $116 High Low Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice APRIL 23 APRIL 30 TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY <-10 -0s0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110+ P’ cloudy | High 52, Low 36 P’ cloudy | High 48, Low 33 Cloudy | High 50, Low 34 NATIONAL SUMMARY: Unseasonably cool conditions will remain in place across many of the Central and Eastern states tomorrow as chilly air contin- ues to sink southward. A few snow showers will spread over the Great Lakes region. Snow will spread across the Rockies as a storm system deepens over the area. Dry and pleasant conditions for much of the West.

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COURTESY PHOTO The North Shore Navigators have signed North- eastern University pitcher Jake Gigliotti for the 2020 season. COURTESY PHOTO | LAUREN PETRACCA Lynn native and Classical graduate Brian Smith, now the head football coach at C.E. Murray High School in Greeleyville, S.C., has been spending his time during the coronavirus pandemic Navs sign a pair of volunteering to deliver breakfasts and lunches to needy students in his school system. Mass. prep stars Lynn native Brian Smith giving it LYNN — A pair of Mas- School Tournament title sachusetts natives and as postgraduate students former prep teammates last spring. his all down in South Carolina will be reunited with the A 35th-round draft pick Futures Collegiate Base- of the New York Yankees By Steve Krause ball coach at C.E. Mur- able.” of nowhere to nish 9-1 ball League’s North Shore last June, Espelin ap- ITEM STAFF ray High School in Gree- If the name Brian Smith and challenge Gloucester Navigators this summer. peared in three games leyville, S.C. “I’m not one sounds familiar to foot- for a league title and Su- The newest members Brian Smith doesn’t of those coaches who’s ball fans in the Lynn area, per Bowl slot. for Dayton this season sound like your average of North Shore’s pitching after posting seven wins, going to force them to do it should. Smith comes If Smith is conceding football coach. He’s not staff are Dayton’s Nate a 1.53 ERA and 67 strike- a program at a time of from football stock. His that his players have on the phone every day Espelin and Northeast- outs over 50.1 innings at tragedy. Sports have their grandfather was Mickey more important things to with his athletes, exhort- ern’s Jake Gigliotti. Pres- Winchendon. The 6-foot, time and place. We’ll get Smith, a longtime Classi- worry about than football ing them to follow a strict ident and General Man- 190-pound left-hander back to it when it’s time. cal sports gure; and his as thousands of their fel- program while they’re in ager Derek January made earned Second Team All- Now it’s not appropriate. father, Patrick, still lives low U.S. citizens die from a period of undermined Tuesday’s announcement, New England Prep honors “A lot of (players) live in in the area and gets to as the COVID-19 virus, he quarantine. welcoming the two fresh- from New England Base- situations where it’s not many local athletic events does not cut himself any- men who helped The ball Journal last season. “What I tell them all is conducive to force them,” as he can. Smith him- where near as much slack. Winchendon School to to just do what you can,” Smith said. “I’m not go- self played for Classical’s the New England Small NAVS, B2 said Smith, head foot- ing to hold them account- 1990 team that came out SMITH, B2

COURTESY PHOTO Henry “Hank” Steinbrenner, co-owner of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at his home in Clearwater, Fla. He was 63.

FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Hank Steinbrenner, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh (left) has made it known that it is possible to play this year’s PGA Championship, now scheduled for August 6-9 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, to be Yankees co-owner, played without fans. dies at 63 PGA Championship still planning for NEW YORK (AP) — kind of thrust upon me. At Hank Steinbrenner, the some point, if you’re going oldest son of George Stein- to be a leader, you’ve got to TPC Harding Park, with options brenner and one of the four step up and you can’t hide (AP) — The PGA Cham- out and golf, much like ter President Donald laid out guidelines for not siblings who own the con- in the of ce.” pionship plans to be at other sports, doesn’t have Trump had a conference having fans at tourna- trolling shares of the New But brother Hal, 11 years Harding Park in San a starting line yet. The call with commissioners ments — a walking scor- York Yankees, died Tues- younger, was put in charge Francisco the rst full PGA Tour was looking at of sports leagues, includ- er, limited marshals on day at age 63. in November 2008. While week in August as the the potential of a mid- ing Jay Monahan of the each hole, a reduced ser- The team said he died at Hank was in his 13th sea- rst major on the recon- June start, although PGA Tour and Mike Whan vice staff. home in Clearwater, Flori- son as a general partner gured golf calendar. plans can change quickly. of the LPGA Tour. Trump Waugh said the PGA da, due to a long-standing and 11th as co-chair, he did Still to be determined is Even so, Waugh said the said later in the day he Championship doesn’t of- health issue. not appear to have much whether Harding Park PGA is looking at various believed the NFL would cially have a contingen- A chain smoker and min- involvement in the team’s needs to bother building options to be prepared. start on time. cy plan, which is not to iature drag racer, Hank operations in recent years. bleachers. “Plan A is to play with “I’m not anticipating suggest tournament of - hoped to succeed as father Still, Hal said he consulted cials haven’t given as the team’s controlling “We believe that holding fans at Harding Park,” he that happening in this Hank and sisters Jessica it without fans is a possi- said. “Plan B is no fans. state,” Newsom replied. thought to how the sum- owner. Between the 2007 and Jennifer on all major bility, something we Plan C is to call an audi- What would that mean mer could play out. He and 2008 seasons, he be- decisions. said they were having should try to do if we have ble if indeed we need to for golf? The sport and its came the public voice of George Steinbrenner constant conversation to,” said Seth Waugh, the try to play it somewhere arena are entirely differ- the Yankees’ ownership. died in July 2010 and wife with San Francisco city CEO of the PGA of Amer- we can safely.” ent from seating in a sta- “We’re keepers of the Joan died in December leaders on the status of  ame, I guess,” he said 2018. ica. California Gov. Gavin dium. The PGA Tour, the new coronavirus. then. “I don’t particularly The PGA Championship Newsom reacted with when it was still trying to necessarily enjoy it. It was STEINBRENNER, B2 is still about four months skepticism on April 4 af- keep playing, had already PGA, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020

TODAY IN SPORTS April 15 Magic. Lynn’s Smith making a difference 1918 — Babe Ruth pitched a 1998 — The first AL-NL double- four-hitter for Boston in the sea- header is held in New York’s Shea son opener and drove in two runs Stadium. The New York Yankees in a 7-1 win over Philadelphia. beat the Anaheim Angels 6-3 and with his time in South Carolina 1937 — The Detroit Red Wings the New York Mets edge the Chi- beat the New York Rangers 3-0 to cago Cubs 2-1. SMITH starve the children, can with her until I’ve washed “I coach track too, and 2000 — Cal Ripken becomes the take the Stanley Cup in the fifth From B1 we? They need these my hands, and taken other these kids haven’t had a and final game. 24th player to reach 3,000 hits when he lines a clean single to meals.” measures. meet this spring,” he said. 1947 — Jackie Robinson plays Ever since the Gree- But the heroes in this “So far,” he said, “it’s “I wish it wasn’t that way, his first major league game for center off Twins reliever Hector Carrasco. He reaches the mile- leyville school system shut are bus drivers “who are worked out. I don’t have but there isn’t a lot we can the Brooklyn Dodgers. He goes stone with his third hit in a 6-4 down, Smith has been out there every day to do any symptoms, but you do about it.” 0-for-3, but scores the deciding victory over the Minnesota Twins volunteering to deliver run in a 5-3 victory over the Bos- this,” and the cafeteria can be asymptomatic and As a coach, Smith is no and becomes the seventh major ton Braves at Ebbets Field. He is breakfasts and lunches workers in the school sys- still spread it. So I’m doing slouch. He was the South leaguer to get 3,000 hits and 400 the first black player to appear in to students in the system tem. everything I know how to Carolina High School home runs. the majors since 1884. who need them. And while “They are putting in, in do not to bring this home.” Coach of the Year in 2015, 2005 — Top-ranked Roger Feder- 1952 — The Detroit Red Wings others may think of him as some cases, 18-hour days,” Smith hasn’t totally and his team finished 9-2 er’s 25-match winning streak ends beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 a hero, he does not think of when French teenager Richard said Smith. “Without divorced himself from and made it three rounds to capture the Stanley Cup. The Gasquet saves three match points himself that way. them, there are no buses, sports. These days, he’s fo- into the state playoffs this Red Wings holds the Canadiens to before capturing a third-set tie- There are a couple of and there are no meals. cusing on finding colleges season. two goals in the four-game sweep. breaker at the Monte Carlo Mas- reasons why. They are phenomenal.” for his junior football play- Still, he knows what’s 1984 — Ben Crenshaw wins the ters. Federer’s 35-1 record this “I’m a familiar face for Smith is also keenly ers -- something he feels important. Masters by two strokes over Tom year is the best start on the men’s everybody,” said Smith. aware of the safety mea- is a very important part “We’re also trying to Watson. tour since John McEnroe was 39-0 “And I’m one of the young- sures he must take if he’s of his job, and something teach life lessons too,” he 1991 — Magic Johnson sets an in 1984. NBA record for career assists in er people in the system, to continue to do this. the graduate of The Cita- said. “We have to prepare 2005 — Two-time Olympic cham- and I consider myself to be “My wife is a Type 1 di- del attributes to what he these kids for the real a 112-106 victory over the Dallas pion Steven Lopez of the U.S. wins Mavericks. Johnson, who needed his third world taekwondo title, kind of healthy. abetic,” he said (diabetics learned from former Clas- world. You know, I love nine assists to break Oscar Rob- capturing the welterweight gold “I looked at the situation and other already-immu- sical coach Dave Dempsey. sports. I’ve loved it all my ertson’s record of 9,887, gets 19. medal with a 3-2 victory over Ali and figured it was better nocompromised people “I draw a lot from my life. But it’s not the most 1993 — Sparky Anderson earns Tajik of Iran. for me to be the front-per- are more susceptible to northeast roots,” said important thing in life, his 2,000th victory as a manag- 2007 — Kobe Bryant scores 50 son, and not someone catching the disease and Smith. and you have to remember er, with the Detroit Tigers rallying points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ who’s older. This isn’t to having it wreaking more He says he is fortunate that. past the Oakland Athletics 3-2. 109-98 win over Seattle, giving say that young people havoc with victims). “I his seniors are pretty “Maybe if someone sees 1993 — Andre Dawson becomes him 50 or more for the 10th time can’t get this and die, but make sure my hands are much taken care of, so he me on a bus delivering the 25th player to hit 400 home this season. It’s the third-highest it’s better for someone like sanitized. I take every can focus on his under- lunches to families, some- runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat total in NBA history behind Wilt the Cleveland Indians 4-3. Chamberlain’s 45 times with 50 me to be doing this. precaution I know how. classmen. one will make that connec- 1995 — Glen Rice scores 56 or more in 1961-62, and Cham- “And,” he said, “we can’t I don’t come into contact Track is a little harder. tion.” points to lead the Miami Heat to a berlain’s 30 times the following 123-117 victory over the Orlando season. Navs sign a pair of Mass. prep stars Yankees co-owner Hank NAVS last summer, holding From B1 FCBL opponents to a .206 Steinbrenner dies at 63 average and fanning 30 Before departing for over 26.2 regular-season STEINBRENNER 1973. Hank traveled with his prep year, Espelin innings. At Winchendon, From B1 the team for parts of the was a three-time Middle- the 6-foot-1, 185-pound 1985 and 1986 seasons, sex League All-Star as righty posted a 1.58 ERA A rock fan, Hank Stein- learning under Lou Pin- both a pitcher and soccer and 15.4 strikeouts per brenner kept a Fender iella, Woody Woodward goalkeeper for Belmont nine innings. He was also Stratocaster guitar on the and Clyde King, before High. His Belmont Ma- a Telegram & Gazette and floor near the door of his getting out of baseball and rauder baseball resume Mid-Wach League All- office at the Yankees’ concentrating on the also includes a Middlesex Star during his two years spring training ballpark. Steinbrenner thorough- League Player of the Year at Wachusett Regional “Hank was a genuine bred stable in Ocala, Flor- award in 2018 and two High School in Holden. and gentle spirit who trea- ida. He was a vice presi- All-Scholastic nods from Scouting Report: Throws sured the deep relation- dent and director of Bay both the Boston Globe and three pitches for strikes ships he formed with Farms Corp. since 1985 Boston Herald. … sits 86-90mph with those closest to him,” the and a member of the board Scouting Report: Throws above-average slider … Steinbrenner family said of the Ocala Breeders any pitch in any count very good competitor … in a statement. “He was Sales Co. … sits 88-90mph with great mound composer … introduced to the Yankees Steinbrenner also served above-average curveball MLB comp: Merrill Kelly. organization at a very as chairman of Minch and changeup … good ath- The Navs are now pre- young age, and his love for Transit Co. and vice pres- lete … MLB comp: Dallas paring for the 13th season sports and competition ident of Mid-Florida Ho- Braden. of collegiate ball at Fraser continued to burn brightly tels Corp. He coordinated Gigliotti made two ap- Field and their ninth in throughout his life.” a partnership with Gwynn pearances during his the Futures League. The “Hank could be direct Racing in 2000 to field a debut spring at North- 2020 opener is scheduled and outspoken, but in the Gwynn/Steinbrenner Yan- eastern, tallying three for Wednesday, May 27. very same conversation kees dragster on the Na- strikeouts in four frames. Until then, stay up to date show great tenderness The Auburn native is a fa- on the latest Navs news by tional Hot Rod Association COURTESY PHOTO and lightheartedness. tour and with son George miliar face to the Fraser visiting nsnavs.com and More than anything, he Michael Steinbrenner IV The North Shore Navigators have signed Dayton’s Field fans as he pitched following us on Facebook, set an example for all of us formed Steinbrenner Rac- Nate Espelin for the 2020 season. in 13 games for the Navs Twitter and Instagram. in how comfortably he ing in 2016. lived enjoying his person- The group competed on al passions and pursuits,” the Indy Lights develop- the team said. mental circuit in 2017-18, PGA of America still planning to go ahead Henry G. Steinbrenner then partnered to form was born April 2, 1957, in Harding Steinbrenner Cleveland and attended Racing which started on with hosting PGA Championship in August Culver Military Academy, the IndyCar circuit in like his father. He then 2019. Another merger led PGA giving Norman back-to- The USGA is investing International teams had went to Central Methodist to Andretti Harding Stein- From B1 back runner-up finishes. $5 million in a relief fund been scheduled for July 3-5 College in Missouri. brenner Autosport this One hurt more. for 59 members in its Al- at Lahinch in Ireland. Now He played soccer at Cen- year. “If they were to pull the Norman won at Hilton lied Golf Association, it’s set for Dec. 21-13 at tral Methodist and He is survived by daugh- plug, we would have a Head two years later by which represent state and Bay Hill in Orlando, Flori- coached at Ocala Van- ters Jacqueline and Julia, drop-dead date,” he said. making up a four-shot defi- regional golf associations. da. All 48 qualifiers have guard High. He was 15 sons George Michael IV Waugh did not say what cit with a 66 for a one-shot The fund goes for grants the option to compete if when his father led a and John, granddaughter that date would be, and he victory. to help keep businesses they don’t turn pro. ... More group that bought the Anabel, and his three sib- said the PGA of America RAFA STAYS running and people in than winning the career Yankees from CBS in lings. so far was “feeling good BEHIND their jobs during the Grand Slam three times about the city’s willing- The day golf was can- COVID-19 pandemic. Indi- over, Tiger Woods and Jack ness” to stage the event. celed, Bernd Wiesberger of vidual associations can ap- Nicklaus have something NASCAR’s Kyle Larson SON OF SERGIO Austria caught the last ply for up to $100,000, with else in common: They’re Sergio Garcia now is part flight out to get home. other financial assistance colorblind. Woods said in a of his own foursome, and Rafa Cabrera Bello did available based on need. GolfTV interview last fired after sponsors the timing couldn’t have not. The USGA began taking week he was partially col- worked out any better. The Spaniard told golf- applications on Monday. orblind. He said he was no Garcia took to Insta- channel.com he decided “These golf associations use helping his kids with a walk over N-word slur gram to announce his not to fly to his home in are the backbone of the jigsaw puzzle. “Once the wife, Angela, gave birth to Dubai in case it was diffi- recreational and competi- borders are done, though, CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) pandemic. The most cov- their second child on April cult to return. He’s been tive golf communities at I’m useless,” he said. “I — As sponsor after spon- eted upcoming free agent 10, which would have been staying in a rented house the local, state and region- can’t disseminate colors as sor dropped Kyle Larson in NASCAR lost almost the second round of the in Ponte Vedra Beach, al level,” said Mike Davis, well as they can.” after he used a racial slur every sponsor he had in Masters that was post- Florida — not far from the CEO of the USGA. STAT OF THE WEEK during a live-streamed what could ultimately be poned because of the Commissioner Jay Monah- “They play a vital role not Doug Sanders was one of virtual race, his NASCAR an eight-figure blunder. COVID-19 pandemic. an — ever since. The house only in delivering the US- three players who won 20 team owner was backed The unraveling began A son, Enzo Akins Gar- is rented through the end GA’s core services, but also times on the PGA Tour into a corner. Sunday night when Lar- Chip Ganassi could let cia, was born at 6:25 p.m. of May. in engaging millions of without ever winning a son appeared to lose com- Friday, and the Spaniard “We were already here golfers across the country major. The others were McDonald’s and Credit munication on his head- One Bank and Chevrolet said mother and baby and as Europeans we were at the local level. This sup- Harry Cooper and Mac- set with his spotter while were doing well. a little more aware of how port will help enable the donald Smith. pull their funding and competing in one of the bankrupt his team or he His daughter, Azaleas, the virus was affecting the game to make a strong re- FINAL WORD iRacing virtual events that was born in 2018, a year population in places like turn once it’s safe to do so.” “Those runner-up finish- could cut ties with the have grown in popularity driver he had plucked after Garcia won the Mas- Italy and in Spain,” Cabre- The USGA relies on the es only meant that Doug during the sports hiatus. ters in a playoff over Jus- ra Bello told the website. associations to provide re- was a quality player and from sprint car racing During a check of his and groomed into an elite tin Rose. “We thought about it and sources and programs at played at a high level, cer- microphone, he asked his THIS WEEK felt that if there were a golf the regional level, and they tainly high enough to win stock car driver. spotter, “You can’t hear It was essentially out of IN HISTORY course in the U.S. that had help run more than 600 a major, but was just un- me?” That was followed by Ganassi’s hands. Bernhard Langer is the a higher chance to stay qualifiers for the USGA’s lucky not to win one. He the N-word. The slur was He fired the 27-year- only player to the win the open, as long as the situa- professional and amateur deserves to be remembered directed at his spotter, old Larson on Tuesday in Masters and then win the tion isn’t horrible, we fig- championships. They also for much more.” — Jack what he described as “an who is white. following week, beating ured PGA Tour HQ had are the only associations Nicklaus on Doug Sanders, emotional call” — the only He was suspended with- Bobby Wadkins in a playoff the highest chance to stay authorized to offer a Hand- who died Sunday. Sanders move possible to stabilize out pay by Ganassi Mon- at Hilton Head. open.” icap Index to golfers. was runner-up four times his organization. day, then suspended indef- And then there’s Greg Cabrera says he spends The USGA said many of in the majors, twice to “I told Kyle he can come initely by NASCAR and Norman. two or three days a week them were dealing with Nicklaus. back from this; he can even Larson, who is half Japa- He was tied for the lead on the range at the TPC temporary hardships as BIG DONATION come back from this with nese, was ordered to com- in the 1986 Masters with Sawgrass. He is in Florida golf events have been post- The PGA of America es- our team,” Ganassi told plete sensitivity training, Jack Nicklaus until Nor- with his wife and 8-month- poned and some courses tablished the Golf Emer- The Associated Press. “But but primary sponsors Mc- man sent his 4-iron into old daughter. have been ordered closed gency Relief Fund on there really wasn’t any Donald’s and Credit One the gallery right of the “We are very comfortable during the typically busy Monday by donating $5 choice.” Bank pulled their support 18th green, made bogey here,” he said. “We found a spring season. million and pledging to Larson’s stunning down- within hours. Chevrolet and finished one shot be- nice place. So far, life here DIVOTS match up to an addition- fall took less than 48 hours, suspended its relationship hind. Norman headed for is as good as it can be in The Arnold Palmer Cup al $2.5 million given by unusual in its details and with Larson, and all but Hilton Head and was tied this uncomfortable situa- has new dates and a new other groups in hopes of coming with sports every- one commercial partner for the lead until Fuzzy tion for everyone. But it’s location. The Ryder Cup- providing support for the where basically shutdown indicated they were walk- Zoeller birdied the last not home.” styled matches for college golf industry during the during the coronavirus ing away. hole for a one-shot victory, USGA RELIEF players from the U.S. and COVID-19 pandemic. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- MARBLEHEAD Lynn up to 670 virus cases larly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inac- Vandalism By Gayla Cawley the confirmed cases, 38 ed in people between the provide regular updates curacy, it is the sole responsibility ITEM STAFF people have recovered. ages of 21-61, with those on COVID-19 through A report of vandalism at The number of new cas- 21 and under least affect- its website www.lynnma. of the concerned party to contact LYNN — The numbers 11:38 a.m. Monday on Bes- es dipped to 33 on Mon- ed. the relevant police department and som Street. A caller reported of confirmed coronavirus gov, social media, and the have the department issue a no- a bench outside the restau- cases in the city has risen day, the lowest number of There have been 480 Smart 911 emergency no- additional cases since last cases for people between tice of correction to the Daily Item. rant was vandalized over the to 670, which includes 12 tification system (sign up Wednesday, but Tuesday’s the ages of 21-61, 142 for Corrections or clarifications will not weekend. The caller thought deaths, according to the at www.smart911.com). numbers indicate the de- people between 61-101 be made without express notice of he knew who the culprit was. Lynn Department of Pub- Vandalism was reported at lic Health. crease did not represent a years old and 48 for resi- Gayla Cawley can be change from the arresting police 12:24 p.m. Monday on Wa- There were 49 new cases trend. dents 21 and under. Five reached at gcawley@item- department. terside Road. A car tire was and an additional death The city’s coronavirus babies have been infected. live.com. Follow her on reportedly slashed. reported on Tuesday. Of cases are most concentrat- The city will continue to Twitter @GaylaCawley. LYNN SAUGUS Arrests Complaints Northeast Arc to the rescue William Capone, 43, of 72 Washington St., was arrested Police received a call at 5 PEABODY — A month Northeast Arc will outfit Bonavita who joined forc- 630 64-ounce bottles to and charged with parole/pro- a.m. Tuesday about two sus- bation violation and on war- picious males dressed in all after procuring and dis- agency workers in resi- es in March to obtain hand Northeast Arc and distri- rant charges of three counts black who were looking into tributing hand sanitizer to dential and other agency sanitizer. bution began immediate- of assault and battery with homes in the vicinity of Bass- fellow nonprofit organiza- settings with the protec- When Bonavita heard ly to nonprofits including a dangerous weapon at 9:51 wood Avenue. Dispatched of- tions, disability assistance tive gear and distribute how more than 150 Arc Bridgewell, Communi- p.m. Monday. ficers reported no suspicious agency Northeast Arc on it to representatives from employees aiding devel- tas Inc., in Wakefield, Antoinette Graham, 54, of activity at the time. Wednesday is accepting a the Department of Devel- opmentally disabled and Plummer Youth Promise 50 Andrews St., was arrested A woman walked into the major delivery of masks, opmental Services, Low- medically vulnerable cli- in Salem, and Arc orga- and charged with two counts station at 12:01 p.m. Mon- gloves and face shields to ell-based Life Links, Arc ents in 30 areas residenc- nizations as far away as of assault with a dangerous day to report she had been protect workers from coro- of Opportunity in Fitch- es needed sanitizer, he the Berkshires and Cape weapon and assault and bat- having issues with a female navirus. burg and Arc of the South jumped into action. Cod. tery at 12:28 p.m. Monday. party who she has allowed By sourcing from atyp- Shore. The Southwick, Mass., Welton said hand sani- Peterson Joseph, 24, of to stay in her home over the ical companies, the It was Northeast Arc distillery concocted hand tizer is vital for care pro- 11 Hood St., was arrested past month. The reporting non-profit stated that it Chief Development Officer sanitizer using ethanol — viders keeping coronavi- and charged with operation party said she has asked the managed to obtain 20,000 Craig Welton and former a basic ingredient in con- rus at bay as they help of a motor vehicle with a sus- woman to leave but she re- 3-layer masks, 4,000 face St. Anselm College class- sumable alcohol and hand residential and medical- pended license, leaving the fuses. The reporting party also shields, and 200 boxes of mate and Tobacco Road sanitizer. ly-needy clients meet dai- scene of personal injury, fail- stated that several comments gloves. Distillers owner Sergio Tobacco Road shipped ly needs. ure to signal, failure to wear a made by the woman have put seat belt, failure to stop/yield, her in fear. She was advised registration not in possession, of her 209-A rights and will Police officer dies; daily death toll passes 100 negligent operation of a mo- be contacting Lynn District tor vehicle, and on warrant Court via phone. By Steve LeBlanc charges of operation of a mo- and Alanna tor vehicle with a suspended Wind Issues Durkin Richer license, leaving the scene of ASSOCIATED PRESS property damage, and alcohol At 5:48 p.m. Monday, units from an open container in a responded to several calls BOSTON — A Boston motor vehicle at 12:24 a.m. of arcing wires on Elmwood police officer has died Tuesday. Avenue. Officers reported an from complications of the George Tate, 26, of 32 Sa- exploded transformer that coronavirus, officials said chem St., was arrested and resulted in power outages to Tuesday. charged with assault and bat- half the neighborhood. Na- Boston Mayor Marty tery on person 60-plus/dis- tional Grid was called and no Walsh identified the offi- abled at 12:57 a.m. Tuesday. danger for the neighborhood cer Tuesday as Jose Fon- was reported. tanez, 53, a 29-year mem- Accidents Police responded to multi- ber of the force. ple reports of wires down on Sixty-seven members of A report of a police motor Forest Street at 5:33 p.m. the Boston Police Depart- vehicle crash at 3 p.m. Mon- Monday. Officers reported a ment have tested positive day at 20 Harwood St. large tree across the road that for the disease, according A report of a motor vehicle took down primary wires. No to Police Commissioner crash at 4:57 p.m. Monday fire danger. William Gross. Fifty-three at 488 Walnut St.; at 5:24 A caller at 2:33 p.m. Mon- have yet to return to work. p.m. Monday at 338 Broad- day reported a tree down on In other virus-related Sherman Street that had tak- way; at 8:15 p.m. Monday at developments: PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS 25 South St.; at 12:06 a.m. en wires down with it. The De- DAILY DEATH TOLL Tuesday. partment of Public Works was TOPS 100 A passer-by, left, descends a stairway into a subway station Tuesday in notified. The number of Boston. Breaking and Entering COVID-19-related deaths Wellbeing Check in Massachusetts has rate to nearly 18 percent. state’s 7,500 lottery agents be returned to jail. A report of a motor vehicle topped 100 in a single day REGIONAL PACT are closed, she said. Many FURNITURE MOGUL breaking and entering at 3:10 Police received a call at 6:17 a.m. Tuesday about a for the first time since the Gov. Charlie Baker said stores that remain open DEATH p.m. Monday at 72 Franklin start of the outbreak. Tuesday it’s important have limited or eliminated Bernie Rubin, who pro- St.; at 1:52 a.m. Tuesday at male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle near Bank State health officials Massachusetts works lottery sales. vided a grandfatherly 12 Hutchinsons Court. reported 113 new deaths with neighboring states to Total sales last week presence in television ads A report of a breaking and of America on Broadway. The dispatched officer reported Tuesday, bringing the coordinate the reopening were down almost 33 for the Bernie & Phyl’s entering at 12:05 a.m. Tues- total number of deaths of the region’s economy percent from the same Furniture store chain he day at 418 Washington St. all seemed fine and sent the party on his way. to 957. Of those, 444 oc- when the worst of the pan- week last year. So far for co-founded, has died of curred at long-term care demic eases. April, sales of Keno have COVID-19, according to a Overdose SWAMPSCOTT facilities. Democratic Gov. Andrew dropped by more than 53 statement from his family. A report of an overdose at The number of people Cuomo of New York an- percent compared with Rubin died Monday in 3:17 a.m. Tuesday on Stone- Complaints who have tested posi- nounced Monday that the last April. Instant tick- Florida, according to the wood Lane. tive for the coronavirus Massachusetts Republi- et sales for April are also statement. He was 82. A report of suspicious ac- in the state rose to near- can was joining Democrat- down by almost 29 percent Rubin and his wife of 61 Theft tivity at 1:11 p.m. Monday on ly 28,200, an increase of ic governors from Con- compared to last year. years, Phyllis, often ap- Essex Street. A caller reported nearly 1,300, according to necticut, Delaware, New MURDER SUSPECT peared in ads for the New A report of a larceny at 7:30 a drug deal was happening the Department of Public Jersey, New York, Penn- REMAINS FREE England chain, familiar a.m. Tuesday at 680 Lynnway. inside a gray Lexus. Health. sylvania and Rhode Island A man with cancer for its jingle “Quality, com- BUDGET WOES in a compact about how to awaiting trial on a sec- fort and price — that’s Massachusetts budget reopen the economy. ond-degree murder charge nice.” SAUGUS BRIEF watchers are predicting a Baker said he’ll work can remain free amid the MBTA RIDERSHIP steep drop in revenue in collaboratively but will coronavirus pandemic, a PLUNGE the face of the coronavirus put the needs Massachu- judge on the state’s high- The Boston area tran- mixed paper, newspaper, Trash, recycling on economic shutdown. setts first. He said reopen- est court ruled Monday. sit system is projecting a magazines and cardboard, one-day delay next week Democratic House Ways ing the economy too soon William James Utley $231 million budget defi- and plastic kitchen, laun- and Means Chairman could squander the prog- was released from jail af- cit for the fiscal year that dry and bath containers Saugus trash and Aaron Michlewitz said ress made to help curb the ter his attorney argued his ends June 30 caused in that have been rinsed recycling collection will Tuesday the House typi- virus. large part by a more than thoroughly. health condition makes run on a one-day delay cally holds its budget de- LOTTERY SALES 90 percent decline in rid- “Please remember no him more susceptible to from Tuesday, April 21, bate in April, a timeline he PLUMMET ership during the corona- plastic wrap or bags, the virus. He is under through Saturday, April said is no longer feasible. The Massachusetts virus crisis. clothing, hoses, styrofoam, home confinement with a 25 in observance of Patri- Massachusetts Taxpay- State Lottery is taking a GPS monitor. Massachusetts Bay ots Day. rigid plastic, kid’s toys, ers Foundation President big hit as the COVID-19 Utley is accused of stab- Transportation Author- Collection will not take electronics, metal pans, Eileen McAnneny said the state of emergency tem- bing a man during a bar ity officials estimate a place on Monday, April or glass dishes,” said a state could see a decline of porarily shutters many fight in 2018. fare revenue plunge from 20 and will resume the press release from the billions of dollars in reve- stores that sell tickets, Suffolk District Attor- $58 million per month following day. Town Manager’s office. nue and massive layoffs as Treasurer Deborah Gold- ney Rachael Rollins had to about $3 million per In addition, the Town “These items would cause high as 570,000 that could berg said Tuesday. asked the Supreme Judi- month for the next three announced that due to your bin or barrel to be push the unemployment More than 1,800 of the cial Court to order Utley to four months. increasing contamination rejected.” rates in curbside recy- Saugus’ compost site cling, JRM Hauling will will be open normal hours SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS not collect any bin or bar- on Saturday, April 25 rel with contamination. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the local super- shopping hours for people people with compromised Squire Road) is holding The Town is reminding Solid Waste/Recycling markets are opening up at ages 60 and up from immune systems from 7-8 shopping hours for people residents that bins should coordinator Lorna Cer- earlier hours so older citi- 6-7:30 a.m. a.m. every day. ages 60 and older from contain aluminum/steel bone can be contacted zens may come and shop. LYNNFIELD Stop & Shop, 19 Howley 6-7:30 a.m. cans, food and beverage with questions at (781) This is to help reduce the Whole Foods Market at St., is holding shopping SAUGUS cartons, bottles and jars, 231-4036. spread of COVID-19, also MarketStreet, 427 Walnut hours for seniors 60 and Big Y World Class known as the coronavirus. St., is holding senior over from 6-7:30 a.m. Market, 357 Broadway, is People ages 60 and older, shopping hours for people every day. holding shopping hours and those with pre-exist- 60 and over every day Shaw’s, 114-128 Essex for people 60 and up from Lynn Drug Task Force ing health conditions, are from 8-9 a.m. Center Drive, is hold- 7-8 a.m. at higher risk of serious MARBLEHEAD ing shopping hours for Stop and Shop, 164 Main complications should they Crosby’s Marketplace, seniors 60 and over on Street, is holding shopping Hotline contract the virus, accord- 118 Washington St., is Tuesdays and Thursdays hours for people 60 and up ing to the Centers for Dis- not holding seniors-only from 7-9 a.m. from 6-7:30 a.m. 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY ease Control and Preven- shopping hours. However, REVERE SWAMPSCOTT tion. seniors may call to place a Market Basket, 275 Stop & Shop, 450 Par- or text the word tiplynn LYNN shopping order, which will Squire Road, is holding adise Road, is holding and your tip to “tip411” (847411) Market Basket, 40 Fed- be brought out to their shopping hours for people shopping hours for people eral St., is holding shop- car upon arrival. ages 60 and up every ages 60 and up from 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, All reports of neighborhood activity Wednesday and Thursday ket at Hannaford Plaza, a.m. 331 Paradise Road, is will be investigated. from 5:30-7 a.m. 637 Lowell St., is hold- Stop & Shop (40 Fur- holding shopping hours Callers may remain anonymous. Stop & Shop, 35 Wash- ing shopping hours for long Drive, 1690 Revere for people ages 60 and up ington St., is holding seniors 60 and over and Beach Parkway, 540 from 8-9 a.m. B4 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 COMICS

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

ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON

HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON

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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Woman with new boyfriend keeps neighbor up at night DEAR ABBY: I live in whelmed just thinking a densely populated lux- Dear Abby is written by Abigail about it. Please help. ury high-rise apartment Van Buren, also known as Jeanne building in a busy down- SOCIALLY town neighborhood that Phillips, and was founded by her ANXIOUS has a diverse mix of resi- mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact DEAR SOCIALLY dents. I have lived here Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. ANXIOUS: I hope you for four years and have Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. are receiving professional never really had many help for your social anxi- issues, until recently. ety. You should not ap- My next-door neighbor proach meeting your SLEEPLESS IN ner who tends to move works in the medical field partner’s parents with a CHICAGO fast, and whose parents that at times has very negative attitude. Smile, late or early hours associ- have recently been ask- DEAR SLEEPLESS: put your best foot forward ated with it. I also work ing to meet me. This has and try to make a good in a field that has odd Write your neighbor a caused tension in our re- sweet note explaining the impression. hours, so I am empathet- lationship as well as in Keep in mind that this ic. My issue is, she has a problem and ask if there his relationship with his is anything she can do to is not a performance re- new boyfriend she is inti- parents. view, a professor you need muffle the sounds you are mate with anywhere be- Because of some past to give you a good grade hearing. (It might be tween 2 and 4 a.m. I am experiences with previ- or anyone in authority. a light sleeper and get something as simple as ous partners, his parents They are parents of a son awakened by their ses- moving her bed away have preconceived no- whose past judgment sions together. I can hear from the wall or placing tions about me, which about partners may have her voice and at times, it against a different one.) makes me feel all the been less than stellar, and jostling of furniture. However, if she’s uncoop- more reluctant to meet of course they have con- I have thought about erative, as a last resort, them. I don’t like feeling cerns. telling the building man- do discuss your problem vulnerable, especially It would be nice if they agement, but it would be with the building manag- with people who don’t thought the moon rose obvious that the com- er. I assure you, it won’t be know me. One counseling and set on you, but if they plaint would have come the first time he or she session with a boss, a pro- don’t, will it affect your from me, and I don’t want has heard something like fessor, someone in au- relationship with your that. I also don’t want to this, or the last. thority, etc., and I’m on partner? If the answer is cause embarrassment to the verge of tears or al- yes, then he may not be either of us. How can I DEAR ABBY: I suffer ready crying. mature and independent address this delicately, from a moderate to se- I know I’ll have to meet enough to be having a without causing embar- vere case of social anxi- his parents someday, but romance with anyone. rassment, or must I suck ety. I’m now in my first I don’t know how to ap- Hold a good thought and it up and suffer? relationship with a part- proach it. I feel over- stop hiding out. BRIDGE

The taxing line is hard to identify Fred Allen, who was a comedian, The first declarer, thinking his best cracked, “An income tax form is like chance was to take three spade tricks, a laundry list — either way, you lose led a spade to the king. However, East your shirt.” took that and cleared the hearts. South That is appropriate on the day could no longer find a ninth trick. most Americans usually file their in- The second South played three come tax returns. rounds of diamonds. East estab- Today’s deal is taxing. How should lished his hearts, got in with the South play in three no-trump after spade ace and cashed the hearts. West leads the heart four? The successful declarer spotted an The bidding was taxing also. South avoidance play. Confident that East started with a negative double, had the spade ace from the bidding, showing exactly four spades. Now South played a diamond to the ace North, with no good rebid, sensibly and continued with a low spade. chose one spade with only three in What could East do? If he had tak- preference to one no-trump without en the trick, declarer would have a heart stopper, or two diamonds had three spades, two hearts, two without six. South then offered his diamonds and two clubs. But when partner a choice of games, know- East played his spade 10, South won ing that North would correct to four with his queen and played two more spades with four-card support. rounds of diamonds. He claimed one South started with six top tricks: two spade, two hearts, four diamonds hearts, two diamonds and two clubs. and two clubs. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS THIS WEEK IN THEATERS

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By Paul Hall mind as they head to a Pau- will lose the prank battle? Sure, the plot, or lack there- Doctors and Patients la Abdul performance in the Impractical Jokers: The of, doesn’t work and instead April Fools’ Day was defi- TCM, beginning at 8 p.m. Sunshine State. It was years Movie comes home at the feels like a thinly veiled rea- nitely a different animal in Catch a Classic! earlier that they disrupted a right time and elicited belly son to get Paula Abdul in The movie doctors will see you now! Enjoy an eve- 2020, but the laughs came concert of hers, and she has laughs from me. Although I the film. But, it was good to ning of classic films dealing with various aspects of home as Impractical Jokers: since turned into one of their admit that I was not some- see Abdul along with Jaden doctor/patient relationships. The lineup begins with The Movie had an early re- biggest fans. But the guys one who watched the series, I Smith and Joey Fatone, who 1939’s Dark Victory, featuring Oscar nominee Bette lease via digital platforms. only have three tickets to the found myself laughing at the all have bit roles, though they Davis as a woman coming to terms with her impend- The series has been a main- show, so they decide to have a clever nature of the jokes and were merely window dress- ing death. Also included is Sidney Poitier’s feature stay on truTV since Decem- practical joke-off on the way the wittiness and the stars’ ing in the convoluted plot to film debut, as a doctor in No Way Out(1950); the ber 2011 and is only five to determine who will not at- commitment to their delivery. get the guys on the road, and medical thriller Coma(1978); and two 1938 dra- weeks removed from its the- tend, and that is where the My favorite skits included not important to the overall mas, Young Dr. Kildareand The Citadel. atrical run. At a time when fun lies. the social media presentation laughs. American Housewife: “All Is Fair in Love and War laughs are needed, these jok- Along the road, they’ll do and the looks in the room In a day and age when we Reenactment” ers are there to deliver. everything from trying out during it, and the variety of are looking for a good laugh, ABC, 9 p.m. The film’s plot is simply a eulogies to getting roadside job interviews with the At- Impractical Jokers: The Mov- Katie (Katy Mixon) reminds Anna-Kat (Julia Butters) setup for our four main play- assistance and from speak- lanta Hawks that elicited ie hit the funny bone square- that she is a strong, independent young woman and ers to take part in an assort- ing at a social media confer- quizzical responses. The film ly; in fact, no joke, I’ve already encourages her to start standing up for herself when ment of jokes on a road trip ence to having job interviews shows good sports in every enjoyed multiple viewings dealing with Taylor (Meg Donnelly). Meanwhile, Oliver from Staten Island to Flor- with the Atlanta Hawks and instance, and the jokes were and think you’ll enjoy being (Daniel DiMaggio) feels left out when Greg (Diedrich ida. Murr (James Murray), so much more. The catch is never mean to the unsuspect- able to see it multiple times Bader) invites Lonnie (Matt Shively), Trip (Peyton Meyer) Q (Brian Quinn), Joe (Joe nothing is as easy as it seems. ing participants. That good as well. and Franklin (Evan O’Toole) to join him at the Historical Gatto) and Sal (Sal Vulcano) Can they make it to Florida fun makes the film truly en- Guild’s latest reenactment of the Battle of Westport. have redemption on their and, more importantly, who joyable. Paul’s Grade: B

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COVID-19 have been re- and Sylvia Hui only includes people infect- The true toll in nursing ported at one in eight ASSOCIATED PRESS ed with the coronavirus homes may not be clear for U.K. care homes. But care who died in hospitals. The weeks. France, which has home operators and staff LONDON — Leading higher number, published approximately the same say that figure likely un- British charities said weekly by the statistics population as Britain, has derestimates the true toll the new coronavirus is office, includes deaths included nursing home in facilities that house causing “devastation” in the country’s nursing that took place in nursing deaths in its virus report- some of the country’s old- homes, as official statistics homes or any other setting, ing since early this month. est and most vulnerable showed Tuesday that hun- as well as cases in which Of the country’s official people, cared for by often dreds more people with the virus was suspected tally of 14,000 coronavirus overworked and poorly COVID-19 have died than but not tested for. deaths, more than 5,000 paid staff. were recorded in the U.K. Caroline Abrahams, di- were in nursing homes or David Behan, chairman rector of the charity Age long-term care facilities of home operator HC-One, government’s daily tally. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The Office for Nation- U.K., said the govern- for the disabled. said cases of the new coro- al Statistics said 5,979 ment’s daily updates “are A man walks on the sand, on the south bank of Yvonne Doyle, medical di- navirus had been reported deaths that occurred in airbrushing older people the river Thames, in London. rector of Public Health En- in 232 of the firm’s homes England up to April 3 in- out like they don’t matter.” gland, said the U.K. was try- — two-thirds of the total. volved COVID-19, 15 per- Age U.K. and other chari- been inundated with des- The Office for Nation- ing to report nursing home He said 311 residents and cent more than the 5,186 ties have written to Health perate calls from the peo- al Statistics said that up deaths more promptly. one staff member have deaths announced by the Secretary Matt Hancock, ple we support, so we are to April 3, just under 10 “We would like to have died with confirmed or National Health Service calling social care “the ne- demanding a comprehen- percent of deaths involv- much quicker data, prefer- suspected COVID-19. for the same period. glected front line” in the sive care package to sup- ing COVID-19 occurred ably on a daily basis, and “COVID-19 deaths are As of Tuesday, the gov- virus pandemic. port social care through outside hospitals. It said that’s what we are work- representative of about ... ernment reported a total “We are appalled by the the pandemic,” said the there were 217 deaths in- ing towards,” she said at a just under about a third of of 12,107 virus-related devastation which corona- charities, which include volving the virus in care news conference. all deaths that we’ve had deaths across the U.K. virus is causing in the care Care England and the Alz- homes in the week to April The U.K. govern- over the past three weeks,” The mortality figure,system and we have all heimer’s Society. 3, a ten-fold increase from ment says outbreaks of he told the BBC. CLASSIFIED

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Local, On demand Anytime, Anywhere WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B7 INTERNATIONAL China’s ‘mask diplomacy’ wins support in Eastern Europe By Dusan Stojanovic Wuhan. Now it is seek- of generosity,” EU’s top ASSOCIATED PRESS ing to change perceptions foreign policy official Jo- through “mask diplomacy” sep Borrell recently wrote BELGRADE, Serbia — — a mix of soft power poli- in a blog, referring to Chi- When China’s first ship- cy, political messaging and na. “Armed with facts, we ment of coronavirus medi- aid shipments — to por- need to defend Europe cal aid landed in Belgrade, tray Beijing as a generous against its detractors.” the president of Serbia and efficient ally. Chinese officials have was there to kiss the Chi- China for years has been repeatedly rejected claims nese flag. In Hungary, of- increasing its political that Beijing seeks polit- ficials have played down and economic influence ical gains by giving the assistance from the Euro- pean Union and praised in southeastern Europe aid, saying the allegations Beijing’s help. In the through its Belt and Road result from deep-rooted Czech Republic, its presi- global investment proj- misperceptions of China’s dent says that only China ects. Its image-polishing goals in the West. was there during the virus after the outbreak found Chinese Foreign Min- spread. fertile ground in places istry spokeswoman Hua While elsewhere China like Serbia and Hungary, Chunying said Beijing is PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tries to polish an image whose populist leaders doing what it can “to help tarnished by its initial nurture close ties with those countries and peo- A municipal office building is decorated with a billboard showing Serbian handling of the coronavi- Beijing or Moscow. ple affected ... to save and and Chinese flags reading: “Iron friends, together in good and evil!” rus outbreak, Beijing has The aid shipments also safeguard people’s lives no problem maintaining drew praise in Italy, Spain, and health to the greatest be disclosed and stacked tions that a monument be the European Commission, its hard-won influence in the Netherlands, Slovakia extent across the world.” up against the EU’s ap- erected to honor Belgrade’s has pledged 15 million eu- and the Czech Repub- In Serbia, a candidate parts of Eastern Europe, parently much larger as- friendship with Beijing. ros in immediate support lic, although some virus for EU membership, offi- where it battles for clout sistance, but those calls “European solidarity for Serbia’s health sector, test kits and face masks cials and state-controlled with the EU as well as have been ignored. does not exist. Only China plus 78.4 million euros with Russia. bought from Chinese com- media have played down The pro-China narrative can help,” Vucic said last for its social and economic China was criticized panies didn’t meet local the millions of euros in in the West for its early standards. grants and loans from included billboards sup- month while announc- recovery. The EU also has mishandling of the crisis “We must be aware there Brussels while praising porting Chinese President ing a nationwide state of given 2 million euros to due to politically moti- is a geopolitical compo- Chinese deliveries, dona- Xi Jinping, whom Serbian emergency that gave him help pay for shipping more vated foot-dragging while nent, including a strug- tions and sales of supplies. President Aleksandar Vucic expanded powers in the than 280 tons of emergen- the virus raced through a gle for influence, through Opposition groups have routinely describes as his health crisis. cy medical supplies that province and its capital, spinning and the politics demanded the Chinese aid “brother,” as well as sugges- The EU’s executive arm, Serbia bought. Ukrainian officials: Fires near Chernobyl nuclear plant have been extinguished

ASSOCIATED PRESS remained despite orders warned that the blazes the fire when the wind to leave. were getting dangerously caused it to spread quickly. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s emergencies close to waste storage fa- On Monday, police said Ukrainian emergency of- service said radiation lev- cilities. that another local resident ficials said Tuesday they els in the capital, Kyiv, Yaroslav Yemelyanenko, a burned waste and acciden- have extinguished forest about 100 kilometers (60 member of the public coun- tally set dry grass ablaze, fires in the radiation-con- miles) south of the plant, cil under the state agency triggering another dev- taminated area near the were within norms after in charge of the closed zone astating forest fire. They Chernobyl nuclear power the forest fires. around the plant, said one said he failed to report the plant, but acknowledged President Zelenskiy urged fire was raging within 1.2 fire to the authorities. that grass was still smol- Ukrainians not to panic. miles from one of the radio- Blazes in the area have dering in some areas. “We all remember the active waste depots. been a regular occurrence. Hundreds of firefighters lessons of April 26, 1986,” Last week, officials said They often start when backed by aircraft have he said in an online state- they tracked down a person residents set dry grass on PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS been battling several for- ment Tuesday. “No one is suspected of triggering the fire in the early spring — Laborers convert an office building into a est fires around Chernobyl hiding the truth from you. blaze by setting dry grass a widespread practice in temporary hospital in Suifenhe in northeastern for the past 10 days. They Right now the truth is on fire in the area. The Ukraine, Russia and some China’s Heilongjiang Province. contained the initial blaz- that the situation there is 27-year-old man said he other ex-Soviet nations es, but new fires raged under control.” burned grass “for fun” and that often leads to devas- closer to the decommis- On Monday, activists then failed to extinguish tating forest fires. sioned plant. China moves to block Emergencies Service chief Mykola Chechet- new virus flare-up kin reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that rains helped firefighters on Russian border put out the flames, but ac- knowledged that it would imported COVID-19 cas- By Ken Moritsugu take a few more days to ex- ASSOCIATED PRESS es out of nearly 1,000 tinguish smoldering grass. confirmed and suspected BEIJING — China is Chechetkin said emer- cases, according to offi- gency workers have pre- facing a new coronavirus cial figures. More than flare-up along its remote vented the fire from en- 100 people in the area gulfing radioactive waste northern border with have tested positive for Russia, far from the epi- depots and other facilities the virus but showed no in Chernobyl. center of Wuhan, where it symptoms. Recent arriv- has all but declared vic- The 1,000-square-mile als from Russia account Chernobyl Exclusion tory in the battle against for nearly half of China’s the pandemic. Zone was established imported cases. The frontier has been after the 1986 disaster “We are facing a tru- sealed and emergency at the plant that sent ly grave situation in the medical units rushed to a cloud of radioactive northeast as represented the area to prevent travel- fallout over much of Eu- by Suifenhe,” National PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ers from bringing the virus rope. The zone is largely Health Commission ex- back from overseas. The unpopulated, although A forest fire burned near the village of Volodymyrivka in the exclusion pert Wang Bin said Mon- virus originated in China, about 200 people have zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukraine. day at a news conference. which is now striving to “Up to now our medical keep it out while the U.S. and other countries strug- resources in the area have Armed men seize, release tanker in Strait of Hormuz gle to bring their own epi- just not been sufficient.” China CDC said the field By Jon Gambrell erations organization said mail-forwarding address incidents. Iran has in- demics under control. ASSOCIATED PRESS in an alert that the ves- for the owners associated creasingly relied on China The long, porous border hospital has been sup- sel “had been boarded by with Shanghai-based Aox- amid U.S. sanctions over of sprawling Heilongjiang plied with negative pres- DUBAI, United Arab sure tents, nucleic acid armed men while at an- ing Ship Management. In its nuclear program. province and neighbor- Emirates — Armed men chor.” March, the U.S. State De- extractors, virus detection boarded a Hong Kong- “At a time when China ing Inner Mongolia has “All vessels in the vicini- partment sanctioned Aox- kits, throat swab sampling flagged tanker ship Tues- still buys Iranian oil, and much less travel than ma- ty are to stay vigilant and ing Ship Management for jor cities like Beijing and tubes and thermal cyclers day off the coast of Iran Iran has few internation- to report any incidents,” “knowingly engaging in a Shanghai. But it is a pop- used to enhance segments near the crucial Strait of al friends, such a move the warning said, urging significant transaction for ular alternative route into of DNA via the polymerase Hormuz, holding the ship would be highly irregu- ships to “exercise caution.” the purchase, acquisition, the country. Many Chinese chain reaction. for a short time before re- lar and would not further The U.K. organization sale, transport or market- live and work in Russia, Suifenhe is roughly leasing it amid heightened Iran’s interests,” Dryad later said the ship had ing of petrochemical prod- where China has major 800 miles northeast of tensions between Tehran Global said. Beijing. Its markets, sell- been released and was un- ucts from Iran” despite investments encouraged and the U.S., authorities Even as both face the ing warm clothing, cell- derway under its captain’s American sanctions. by warm ties between Bei- said. same invisible enemy in jing and Moscow. phones and daily items, No one immediately control, without elaborat- That area of Iran is usually do a thriving ing. near the country’s restive the coronavirus pandem- By Monday night, a field claimed responsibility for ic, Iran and the United hospital was operating business with Russian the seizure, though sus- Dryad Global, the pri- Sistan and Baluchistan States remain locked in in the city of Suifenhe visitors starved for choice picion fell on Iran’s para- vate maritime intelligence province, where Islamic along the Russian border, on their side of the border. military Revolutionary firm that issued the first militant attacks have hap- retaliatory pressure cam- equipped with a negative That trade has gone quiet Guard. Iranian officials warnings about suspicious pened in the past. Howev- paigns that now view the pressure lab to diagnose in recent weeks, dimming and state media did not incidents, identified the er, they are not known to outbreak as just the latest new cases. Staffed by 22 prospects for a sparsely immediately acknowledge ship as the Hong Kong- have previously attacked battleground. experts from the National populated region whose the incident and the U.S. flagged SC Taipei bound shipping. The ship’s track- Online video and Irani- Institute for Viral Disease residents have been mi- Navy’s Bahrain-based 5th for Saudi Arabia. It said ing data suggested the an media reports suggest Control and Prevention grating to major cities Fleet did not respond to a the 22 crew members armed men took the vessel Iran has deployed Fajr-5 under the Chinese Center seeking jobs and better request for comment. aboard were Chinese. It to Bandar Jask, which the missile batteries on beach- for Disease Control and living standards. The incident comes af- did not say how it knew Guard did last year when es along the Strait of Hor- Prevention, it will conduct Russia requires 14-day ter a private maritime in- the information. it took custody of crew muz. The SC Taipei’s satellite members from a Norwe- nucleic acid tests and oth- quarantines for all travel- telligence firm warned of Dryad Global previously ers arriving in Primorsky tracking beacon showed gian-owned oil tanker hit er forms of research to aid suspicious incidents in re- reported maritime inci- in virus control and pre- Krai and its regional capi- cent days near the strait, it off the coast of Iran in by an explosion the U.S. dents in and around the vention, allowing the city tal Pogranichny, across the through which a fifth of the general vicinity of the blamed on an Iranian strait. On March 27, two to test up to 1,000 cases border. It has closed hotels all oil is traded. Oil tank- warning, according to data mine. per day, according to the to visitors and is requiring ers previously have been a from the website Marine- The quick release of the boats with a raised ladder China CDC. travelers to have a pass target during the tensions. Traffic.com. ship suggests Iran real- approached a U.S.-flagged Suifenhe, a city of just showing they are not carry- The incident happened The ship’s owners ized only after the fact it container ship, while Rev- under 70,000 that is fro- ing the virus. Russia closed near Iran’s Ras al-Kuh could not be immediately had seized a Chinese ves- olutionary Guard vessels zen-in for much of the its land border to travelers coast. The United King- reached, though a United sel, rather than a West- approached a ship on April year, has at least 243 from China in January. dom Maritime Trade Op- Nations database listed a ern one as in previous 2, the firm said. B8 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020 FOOD Stick it to lockdown with homemade popsicles

By Amy Drew shove ‘em in the freezer. of each section and slide in peeled, seeded cukes. Save Thompson Any fruit you use could your sticks before freezing. two slices for your eyes. ORLANDO SENTINEL be sweet enough to avoid Did you know that Mi- Recline and enjoy. adding your own sweeten- chael’s sells stubby little Coco-Mango: Mix fresh None of us is sure how er, so don’t feel compelled. sticks for just such a proj- mango, coconut milk (I long all these new rules But I used agave syrup in ect? I didn’t, either! But I used the thick, full-fat are going to last, but in all of mine save the cu- do now. canned variety) and coco- Florida, it’s pretty safe to say we’ll still be social cumber-melon (the honey- I’m learning so much nut water with flakes. distancing when ice cream dew I bought was excep- during this whole lock- Watermelon Kiwi: Blend truck season rolls around tional). You could also opt down thing. Blueberry mo- up watermelon, slice kiwi. in earnest. for something calorie-free, jito popsicles are just the Insert kiwi slices into Solution? Make your like Stevia. Simply sweet- tip of the educational-op- molds, sticking them to own popsicles! en your blend-ups to portunity iceberg. the sides. Pour in water- Perks include family to- where you like them. And speaking of ice, here melon. Makes for a pretty getherness and fun snacks Traditional popsicle goes… presentation. on a stick that don’t in- molds are fun — mine Instructions Blueberry Mojito: Add PHOTO | ORLANDO SENTINEL volve a deep fryer. Also, have “sipper” straws built Simply blend each in- fresh blueberries, mint there’s room for creativity. in so you can get every gredient combo in your While under stay-at-home orders due to leaves, white rum, agave You’ll see that these “rec- last drop — but I supple- food processor or blender. COVID-19, gather up ingredients and make and club soda. Blend the ipes” are barely even rec- mented with a giant ice- Leaving the fruit a little your own popsicles. first four to taste — don’t ipes. Just instructions to cube tray. The boxy shape chunky in pops like Co- use too much rum or it pulverize two or three in- makes them stocky and co-Mango or Strawberries Strawberries & Cream: Cucumber Melon: Un- won’t freeze well — add gredients in a food proces- super-cute! Stretch plastic & Cream makes for excep- Blend fresh strawberries til we can get back to the club soda at the end, stir sor, pour said concoction wrap tightly over the top, tionally photogenic pops. and standard whipping spa, this one tastes like it. before pouring into molds. into some sort of mold and cut little slits at the center It’s all up to you. cream. Blend up honeydew with Rum optional, of course. Know your soba from your somen: A guide to Japanese noodles

By James P. Dewan CHICAGO TRIBUNE Don’t freak out, but are you having trouble re- membering things? Sweet cripes on toast, how many times a day do I lose my cellphone? And names — don’t get me started. My awesome daughter has a friend I call “not-Helen” because I can’t remember her actu- al name, only that it isn’t Helen — a fact I learned only after the billionth PHOTO | TNS conversation that went like this: Me: Why don’t you call Helen? Mapo Ragù blends Awesome Daughter: Who? All this brings me to Korean, Chinese, Japanese noodles. For the life of me, I can’t keep PHOTO | TNS all their names straight A delicious dipping sauce is the perfect companion to Japanese noodles, Italian flavors in my head. I mean, not and it can also be turned into a broth for soup. to sound like a coot, but, By Chris Ross 1 bunch scallions, green and when I was a kid (Here rin, sake, dashi … you get Not the pasta: the actual, require no cooking, only THE SAN DIEGO white parts, thinly sliced we go!) what would I have the picture. An easy ex- literal hair of angels. You rinsing. You can drop UNION-TRIBUNE Heat around half of the oil in a known from udon? We had ample is to make your fa- can use somen in pret- them in hot broth for noo- wok set over medium-high heat. noodles. That’s it. Plain, vorite stir fry, then throw ty much any preparation dle soup, and they’re per- When he was working When the oil shimmers, add the flat, buttered egg noodles. in some cooked noodles and, like soba, they’re pop- fect for cold dishes, snacks on his new cookbook, “See onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, And on Italian night, spa- and heat the whole thing ular cold with a dipping and Halloween games. Put You on Sunday,” New York stirring occasionally, until the ghetti. through. Simple, right? sauce. some in the bottom of a Times food editor Sam Sif- onions have released their mois- Today, though, I’m final- Here’s a look at some of Perhaps you’ve seen vid- bag and tell your kids that ton couldn’t have known ture and are starting to brown, ly getting them straight. the more common Japa- eos of those restaurants Mrs. Zombie Lady from that we’d suddenly be so about 10 minutes. Then turn And, since I’m going to the nese noodles: where little knots of somen next door stopped by and focused on home cooking. the heat down to low and con- trouble, you may as well Ramen: Ramen are thin noodles reach the custom- dropped off this treat for His idea was to create a tinue to cook, stirring every few come along for the ride. wheat noodles. Their yel- ers by sliding down a long, them. guide for preparing meals watery chute. It’s like that minutes, until the onions have After all, you don’t want lowish tint comes from an for groups larger than the terrifying Log Flume ride turned golden brown and sweet, to find yourself standing ingredient called kansui, Mentsuyu (Japanese dipping average American family, an alkaline water contain- at the 1964 World’s Fair, an additional 20 to 30 minutes. in the Japanese market, sauce and soup base) and dishes that are rela- ing potassium carbonate but with chopsticks. Tip the onions into a bowl, and clueless in the noodle tively easy and inexpen- aisle, feeling like a chump. and sodium bicarbonate. Udon: Udon are long, return the wok to high heat on Prep: 5 minutes sive. The goal is high-im- Why you need You’ve probably eaten at white wheat noodles thick the stove. Add the remaining oil, Cook: 10 minutes pact, low-stress cooking. to learn this one of the three bajillion enough to trip a cat. Their then the pork, and cook, break- Makes: about 1 ¾ cups Now that we are think- Knowledge is its own ramen restaurants that generous girth gives them ing the meat up with a spoon, The key to this sauce is the ing more about batch cook- reward. Besides, would it have popped up in the past a somewhat springy, chewy until it is just cooked but not yet ratio between the ingredients. Of ing — creating larger-scale kill you to know the differ- few years. And it’s terrific, texture. You can find them browning, about 15 minutes. course, every cook will have his recipes that can be used as ence between somen and right? Ramen’s texture is dried, but my advice is to or her own ratio that they swear Add the cooked meat to the re- multiple meals or frozen soba? pleasantly firm, and the seek out fresh, packaged is best. Trust your judgment and served onions. for later use — his new The steps you take broth it’s usually served in udon in the cooler aisle, or your taste and adjust the ratios Meanwhile, put a large pot of book seems perfectly timed Let’s get something is meaty and fatty and rich. look in the freezer section. as you see fit. Use the chilled salted water over high heat and for this stay-at-home peri- straight, right off the bat. If you want ramen at The dried kind doesn’t al- sauce for dipping cold noodles bring to a boil. od in our lives. Most of the Japanese cuisine is very home, noodles can be ways quite achieve that (typically soba or somen). Return the wok to the stove recipes can easily be scaled different from American found both fresh and jaw-bouncing springiness. ½ cup sake up or down. over medium heat and cook cuisine and its mostly Eu- dried. There’s also the Udon are found very often 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Sifton says this Mapo the garlic and ginger in the fat ropean antecedents, but ubiquitous instant ramen: swimming in broth, but, 1 cup soy sauce Ragù is based on a dish remaining from the pork (add Japanese noodles are still, precooked, dried blocks again, you can use them 1 cup mirin developed years ago by an extra splash of neutral oil, quite simply, noodles. of curly noodles, cello- however you like. 1 piece (2 inches square) chefs David Chang and if necessary). When the garlic They’re mostly made of phane-wrapped and ac- Shirataki: Word on the kombu, optional Tien Ho at Momofuku and ginger soften, add the go- flour and water — we’ll companied by packets of street is these noodles are 1 cup bonito flakes Ssäm cq Bar in Manhat- chujang, soy sauce, brown sug- address that “mostly” scary, but tasty, chemicals. taking the world by storm, Water as needed, see note tan. He describes it as a ar and Sichuan peppercorns, if shortly — and you can use You can make tradition- particularly with the low- 1. Bring the sake and op- mashup of Korean, Chi- using. Add around 1 cup water, them the same way you’d al ramen broth at home, carb crowd. That’s because tional sugar to boil in a small, nese and Italian flavors. enough to loosen the gochujang use any other noodle. though it is time consum- they’re not made from heavy-bottom sauce pan. And he says it’s “endlessly and make a sauce, then return Drown your udon in to- ing. Alternately, just use anything we normally as- 2. Add soy sauce, mirin and adaptable,” based on what the pork and onions to the wok mato sauce if you want; I the noodles — fresh, dried sociate with noodles, like kombu, if using. Heat to a boil. you have in your pantry. and stir to combine. Adjust the swear I won’t tell. or instant — in stir fries wheat or rice. No, they’re 3. Turn off heat, add bonito seasonings. Having said that, if you or soups. And don’t feel made from glucomannan, flakes and allow them to settle MAPO RAGÙ Bring the sauce to a simmer are going to the trouble compelled to use the little a dietary fiber that comes to bottom of pan, about five min- and add the chopped greens, to find Japanese noodles, packets. They can be salti- from the flowering kon- utes. Makes about 6 servings then stir to combine and cook you probably want to cre- er than a sailor. jac plant native to Asia. 4. Strain liquid into a clean 1/3 cup neutral oil, such as until they have started to soften, ate a dish that is at least Soba: These thin, Konjac is known by many bowl, dilute as needed with wa- canola or grapeseed about 5 minutes. Tip the whisked nominally Japanese. What straight, brownish buck- other names, like devil’s ter and serve. 3 large yellow onions, peeled silken tofu into the sauce and Japanese noodles have in wheat noodles have a tongue, voodoo lily and, Note: For dipping noodles, you and sliced stir to combine. common with each oth- somewhat nutty flavor. I my favorite, snake palm. may want to dilute this sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to Meanwhile, put the rice cakes, er, and what sets them used to think they were Glucomannan is used as with up to an equal amount of taste if using, into the boiling water apart from, say, Italian as different from Italian a dietary supplement to water. You can also dilute it even 2 pounds ground pork for 3 to 5 minutes to soften, pasta, is that, generally, noodles as it gets. Now, help with all sorts of hu- more (up to three or four times), 8 cloves garlic, peeled and then drain them and add to the rather than being served though, the pasta shelves man medical issues, some and then reheat to boiling to use minced wok. Or just serve the ragù with straight from the pot, groan beneath the vari- of which are not suited for as a broth for hot noodle soup. 2-inch piece fresh ginger, steamed rice, rice noodles or they’re cooked in advance ety of gluten-free noodles mention in a polite food Use the broth as is, or flavor peeled and chopped pasta. Garnish with the sliced and cooled. Then they’re made from quinoa, teff, column. But they also with miso, ginger or sesame oil. 1/4 cup gochujang, or to taste scallions and serve. served chilled, or reheated chickpeas and who knows make noodles out of it. Along with the noodles, feel free 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy Notes on ingredients: Many of quickly in a soup or stir what else. Sawdust. Pol- Along with the glucoman- to add shredded pork or chicken, sauce these ingredients can be found fry. One common and deli- len. Dreams. Loud noises. nan, shirataki are made tofu, mushrooms, green onions, 4 teaspoons light brown sugar at Asian markets. If some ingredi- cious preparation involves Soba can be served hot in primarily of water, which boiled egg, spinach — whatever 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper- ents are hard to find, gochujang serving noodles icy cold soups or stir fries, though means they have virtual- you think sounds good in your corns (optional) can be substituted with miso with a simple but flavorful they’re often served cold ly no calories, and it gives soup. 2 bunches kale or any hearty paste; Sichuan peppercorns can dipping sauce. with a simple dipping sauce them a unique mouthfeel Nutrition information per serv- cooking green, roughly chopped be substituted with chiles or red If you want to remain of dashi, soy sauce, mirin that some have called slip- ing: 26 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g One 12-ounce box silken tofu, pepper flakes; silken tofu can be true to their country of ori- and sake (see recipe below). pery. I’ll leave you to write saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, drained and whisked left out completely, “though, boy gin, the important thing is Somen: Very white and your own similes. 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g sugar, 1 15 to 20 frozen cylindrical rice howdy, does it add a luxurious to stay with Japanese fla- very thin, these wheat Shirataki generally are g protein, 649 mg sodium, 0 g cakes (optional) dimension to the meal.” vor profiles: soy sauce, mi- noodles are like angel hair. packaged in water and fiber