THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 It’s elementary: Swampscott plans in works for new school By David McLellan “feasibility study” is underway thority (MSBA) this July, fol- which has been holding virtual Public Works building on Par- ITEM STAFF to examine potential sites for lowed by a preferred schematic public forums on the project, “up adise Road, Swampscott Mid- the new school, and the process design in October. The MSBA until that time frame and going dle School, Phillips Park, and SWAMPSCOTT — Residents is ongoing despite the current is expected to fund most of the forward is vital. the site of Stanley School on should expect to know by the COVID-19 pandemic. project. “It still is your school and your Whitman Road. Architectur- end of October what the town’s Vivian Varbedian — the “own- “(October) is the date when town and we always want to al rm LBA has recommended next elementary school might er’s project manager” from Hill our submission that goes in to hear from you,” Varbedian said. the School Building Committee look like — and where it might International Inc., who is man- the MSBA is our preferred sche- Last month, the School Build- eliminate the Phillips Park and be. aging the project on behalf of the matic design, the one option ing Committee informed the DPW sites due to projected poor Swampscott has been work- town — has given an update on that is the preferred option for public that the search for a new traf c. ing toward constructing a new the project timeline. A prelimi- the town of Swampscott,” Varbe- school building site had been Sites have been evaluated using elementary school to replace nary design program should be dian said. narrowed to ve: the current a number of criteria, including Hadley Elementary School on submitted to the state’s Mas- Residents’ involvement with Hadley Elementary School site, Redington Street. Currently, a sachusetts School Building Au- the School Building Committee, the site of the Department of SWAMPSCOTT, A3

In Saugus, Kowloon goes back to the future with drive-in By Elyse Carmosino ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — A classic Saugus haunt wants to offer its customers a classic ex- perience this summer. This week, Kowloon Restaurant on Route 1 announced plans to turn their parking lot into a car hop with outdoor service, live entertainment, and big- screen TV for drive-in movies. Owner Bobby Wong said the idea has actually been a long time in the making, but with social distancing guidelines like- ly to remain in effect through the warmer months, now seemed like a perfect time to implement the fun project. “We were thinking outside the box, try- ing to gure out what else we can do,” he said. “In the past we’d dreamed about Health Center granted money for having a drive-in in the back, but we al- ways knew that was kind of (out there) and we didn’t really take it seriously.” He said that since Massachusetts tests; caregivers given ‘crisis pay’ restaurants switched to take out-only around mid-March, he’s seen many of his LCHC Nurse By Gayla Cawley Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Se- customers eating their food outside in Practitioner Julie and David McLellan curity (CARES) Act. the adjacent lot. Chan makes a young ITEM STAFF The new grant supplements the $1.228 “Three or four cars would form a little patient laugh to put million stimulus grant the health center LYNN — Lynn Community Health Cen- group and people would practice social him at ease before received last month through the $2 tril- ter has received a $715,000 federal boost distancing by sitting on their cars or set- administering a lion coronavirus economic relief package for its coronavirus testing capacity, and ting up lawn chairs while having their COVID-19 test at that passed through Congress and was the facility’s healthcare employees will food and drinks in the parking lot,” he LCHC’s testing facil- signed by President Donald Trump in late also receive some nancial relief through said. “Noticing people enjoying the out- ity on Buffum Street March. union-negotiated temporary wage in- side while sitting in their cars, I guess it in Lynn. “Better late than never,” said U.S. Rep. kind of morphed into something more.” creases. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) in a statement. Described by Wong as “Sonic on steroids,” ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Distributed by the U.S. Department of “This news is long overdue, but it’s good Health and Human Services (HHS), the KOWLOON, A3 federal grant was awarded through the LCHC, A5 Firehouse tours are A GRIM virtually possible MILESTONE

By Steve Krause strictions).” ITEM STAFF And the department, from the IN PEABODY top down, felt as if the children LYNN — If you can’t bring the in the City of Lynn were missing By Gayla Cawley children to the re station, you do out. ITEM STAFF the next best thing. You bring the “We have built up a relation- re station to the children. ship with schools and teachers by Peabody has reached a Virtually, of course. doing this,” said Lynn Fire Chief grim milestone. The Lynn Fire Department has Stephen Archer. “They can’t come As of Wednesday, more offered tours of its various loca- to the rehouses this year be- than 100 residents have died tions for decades. cause of COVID, so we felt these from the coronavirus, accord- “In an average year, we let virtual tours were a great way to ing to Peabody Health Direc- children and their families, Cub reach out to the kids and have an tor Sharon Cameron. Scouts and other organizations impact on them. It’s a great way The city’s death toll is now tour the re stations,” said Capt. to stay connected.” 104. ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO Joseph Zukas. “But we can’t do So, with the help of re ghter Peabody Mayor Edward Randy Todd, 6, watches a virtual tour of the Lynn Fire that now because of social dis- A. Bettencourt attributes Department on Wednesday afternoon. tancing (and other COVID-19 re- TOUR, A3 the city’s high death count, which surpasses other com- munities in the area, to a  Cawley: Staying sane large concentration of deaths in nursing homes. during these insane Lawmakers, businesses Last week, Bettencourt times, A4 said that more than 80 per- prepare for Phase I reopening cent of the city’s COVID-19  Memorial Day a deaths have been residents in long-term care facilities. different way, A4 By Gayla Cawley Gov. Charlie Baker has released an overview Data released by the city ITEM STAFF of his four-phased approach to reopening the on Monday shows 79 per- Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 cent of its virus deaths have  State COVID-19 deaths LYNN — State lawmakers told the city’s busi- pandemic, but has declined discussing speci cs been residents ages 80-plus. ness community to prepare for a gradual reopen- soar past 5,300, A6 until next Monday, when the stay-at-home order At least another 12 deaths ing of the economy with heavy restrictions on and ban on non-essential business operations is have been residents between  Pelosi: “The American what and how businesses would be allowed to set to expire. the ages of 70-79 and no one operate during a conference call hosted by the What remains unclear is what businesses under the age of 40 has died. people are worth it” on Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce Tuesday $3T virus aid, B3 night. REOPENING, A3 DEATHS, A3

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Antoinette M. Bernazzani, 90 Wayne S. Gautreau, 79 Johnny McCarthy, 1929-2020 Antoinette “Ann” Mildred SAUGUS — Mr. Wayne S. In addition to his wife, Mr. former Celtics (Santoianni) Bernazzani, 90 Gautreau, age 79, died on May Gautreau is survived by his years old, passed away peace- 10 at his residence in Saugus. two children, Dennis Gautreau fully on Monday, May 11, He was the loving husband of and his wife Maria of Leomin- guard, dies at 86 2020 at The Atrium in Danvers Pauline (Koch) Gautreau, with ster, Patti Wersackas and her whom he shared 55 years of after a brief illness. She was husband Jim of Lynn eld; ve BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — ing the leading scorer on the beloved wife of the late marriage. grandchildren, James, Nate, John McCarthy, who won a Canisius team that won Born, raised and a life- Louis Joseph “Joe” Bernazza- Julia, Nicole and Christina. an NBA title with 1964 long resident of Saugus, Mr. a combined four games ni, with whom she shared 65 He was predeceased by his and helped Gautreau was the son of the — including a 79-78 years of marriage. brother, James Gautreau and the Canisius Golden Grif- late Walter J. and Blanche four-overtime victory over Ann was born on June 22, sister, Brenda Baldwin. ns to a pair of NCAA (Kirkey) Gautreau. He was a ranked North Carolina 1929 (the fth of seven sis- In lieu of  owers, donations Tournament appearances retired 30-year employee of State — over consecutive ters) to the late Antonio and in Wayne’s memory can be in the 1950s, has died. He Verizon. Wayne was also a NCAA Tournament ap- Angelina (Civiello) Santoian- made to Care Dimensions, 75 was 86. former Saugus Town Meeting pearances in 1955 and ’56. ni. She was born and raised Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 Canisius announced member for 30 years, a for- His 1,160 career points on Shepard Street in Lynn in or to a charity of your choice. that McCarthy died Sat- mer member of the Saugus rank 24th in school his- the area known as “The Brick- Service information: Ad- urday of natural causes Conservation Commission tory. yard.” She was a graduate of hering to the state mandate in the Buffalo suburbs, and previously served on “It is always dangerous Classical High School, Class and CDC regulations, ser- where he grew up and brothers-in-law, nieces and the Cemetery Commission territory in athletics to of 1946. One of her favor- vices were private. For con- lived most of his life. nephews. Her Catholic faith at Riverside Cemetery. Wayne talk about the best, but ite high school stories was dolences, please visit www. McCarthy spent six sea- was very important to her. She enjoyed spending time at his John McCarthy was clear- that she went on a date with BisbeePorcella.com. sons in the NBA, playing continued to drive to services camp in Waterboro, Maine, ly one of the best, if not Harry Agganis. At age 18, she guard from 1956 to ’64. He at Holy Family Church up un- for 30 years and, more re- the best play- met the love of her life, Louis closed his career by play- til two years ago. Ann enjoyed cently, at his second home in ers to come through Cani- “Joe” Bernazzani of Hyde Park, ing 28 games with the Red shopping for clothes and was Lecanto, Fla. sius College,” school Pres- at the Oceanview in Revere. Auerbach-coached Celtics, very stylish. She was always ident John Hurley said in Ann and Joe were married two who were in the midst of well “put together” for any a statement. “He was a years later on Nov. 6, 1949 winning eight consecutive and were together until Joe’s occasion. Ann will be dearly key part of a golden era of missed by all of her family, titles. passing on March 5, 2016. Howard and Pamela King In 1960, while with the Canisius basketball, and Ann and Joe resided in Lynn, and dear friends. he will be missed.” Ann and Joe are now watch- St. Louis Hawks, McCar- their last residence on Clough thy scored 13 points and McCarthy was selected ing over their family, her chil- by the Rochester Royals Street, until 1961 when they LYNN — Howard and Pamela and Linda Wilder of Louisiana; had 11 rebounds and 11 moved to Windsor Avenue in dren Louis Bernazzani Jr. and in the fourth round of the his wife Maria of Danvers, King, both of Lynn, died April seven grandchildren; and ve assists to become the Swampscott into the home 1956 NBA draft and fol- Richard Bernazzani and his 15, and May 6, respectively. great-grandchildren; sisters NBA’s rst player to post that they built, ful lling a lowed the team when it re- wife Carol of Peabody, and Howard Louie Foster King Sharon Ames and Debbie a triple-double in his rst dream they shared after pur- located to Cincinnati. He Karen Bernazzani Chisari of was born on March 26, 1942 Dresser; brothers Mike, Den- career playoff game. Only chasing the land several years also spent a season with Burlington; her beloved grand- in Magnolia, Miss. He lived in nis, Paul, James, and Tom three other players — earlier. Ann resided in her the American Basketball children, Chris Rendon of Medford as a child and later Cole. Pam also had numerous , LeBron home in Swampscott for 59 League Pittsburgh Rens. Albuquerque, N.M., Elizabeth moved to Lynn. cousins, nieces and nephews. James and Nikola Jok- years. It was here that she and Bernazzani of Danvers, Linda He was preceded in death She was preceded in death ic, in 2019 — have since Following retirement, Joe raised their three children, Elliott and her husband Rob by his mother, Gladys Fussell. by sons Timothy J. and Scott matched that feat. McCarthy turned to scout- Louis Jr., Richard and Karen. of Brighton, Julie Bernazzani Pamela Darcis Cole King J. Davis, and brothers Wayne, Overall, he averaged ing and coaching, and Ann was a devoted mom and her ancé Andrew Finley was born on Sept. 22, 1949 in Pat, and Mark Cole. 7.8 points, 3.7 assists went 22-59 upon taking working hard her entire life of Boston, Michael Bernazza- Hartland, Maine, to Stanley H. Service information: Due and nearly 28 minutes of over as coach of the Buffa- caring for her family and rais- ni of Peabody and Jonathan Cole and Rhoda A. (Pye) Cole. to the COVID-19 virus, no playing time in 316 career lo Braves in 1971-72 after ing her children. In her younger Chisari of Burlington; and He is survived by daughters memorial service is planned NBA games. was red years she worked at the Lynn great-grandchildren Angelica Brenda Wright of Washington at this time. McCarthy was best one game into his second Item and Mass Gas and Elec- Rendon and Jose Rendon of known in Buffalo for be- season. tric. After her children were all Albuquerque. Ann is survived in school, she re-entered the by her sister-in-law Lee Ber- workforce in the Swampscott nazzani of Brown eld, Maine, Public Schools as a cafeteria Pandemic exposes gaps in and many nieces and neph- worker, initially working two ews. Ann was predeceased by hours per day. She progressed her sisters Rose and Joseph through roles as the cashier, “Pepi” Ferrini, Frances and state remote learning landscape head bookkeeper, kitchen Jerome Mitchell, Eleanor and cook and eventually became Anthony Dragonetti, Nicoletta By Katie Lannan the cook manager, a position Santoianni, Phyllis and John she maintained until her re- STATE HOUSE Leo, Angie and Bob Badger, NEWS SERVICE tirement in 1991. Ann took and by her in-laws, George great pride in the quality of the and Adeline Bernazzani, Mary Some of the Beverly High meals that her kitchen provid- “Mamie” and Fred DeFeo, Ed- School students that Me- ed to the students. She also ward and Philomena “Sonny” gan Sudak teaches have enjoyed working many years Bernazzani, John Bernazzani become primary caregiv- for the Town Of Swampscott and Andrew and Mildred Ber- ers for their younger sib- during elections as poll pre- nazzani. lings, juggling their own cinct manager. Members of Ann’s extended schoolwork with guiding a Ann and Joe shared a long family include lifelong friends brother or sister through retirement together. They en- Betty and her husband the late educational tasks. Others joyed the opportunity to travel, Sam Adario of Lynn, Mary and have had their part-time making two trips to Italy, trips Robert Pigott of Lynn, Susan jobs in grocery stores be- to Las Vegas and Florida, as and Michael Eastman of North come full-time essential well as many weekend trips Reading, Marilyn and the late work. to Atlantic City with their close Al Shaw of Lynn and the late A one-to-one laptop pro- friends Betty and Sam Adario. Helen and Lester Mitchell. gram that made the com- In recent years, Ann continued Service information: Ad- puters available to stu- to enjoy bus trips to Foxwoods hering to the guidelines of dents at the high school with the K of C, where she al- the Commonwealth of Mas- level and other existing ways played the poker slots. sachusetts and the CDC, technological infrastruc- Ann was blessed with many burial will be private. Inter- ture put the district in a good friends. She shared a ment will be in St. Mary’s good place, Sudak said, for lifelong friendship with her Cemetery, Lynn. The family the abrupt transition to PHOTO | SHNS Card Club girlfriends. For 62 plans to have a memorial remote learning required Co-chairs Sen. Jason Lewis and Rep. Alice Peisch ran Wednesday’s Edu- years, the friends got togeth- Mass at a future date look- when schools closed their cation Committee hearing from a State House function room, while Edu- er every Wednesday to play ing forward to an opportunity buildings to students amid cation Commissioner Jeff Riley and Education Secretary James Peyser cards, socialize, laugh and to celebrate their mom’s life. the increasing spread of appeared virtually on screen. support each other through all In lieu of owers, the fami- COVID-19 in mid-March. of life’s trials and tribulations. ly requests that donations Engaging students while James Peyser told law- — they may have to share of 2,600 already in stu- What started as an evening be made in Ann’s name to they adjust to new stress- makers that an advisory with other family members dents’ hands through one- get together became, in recent the Joslin Diabetes Center, es, responsibilities and group has begun “to wres- or lack one entirely — and to-one programs. The dis- years, an afternoon event and 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA demands on their time tle with what school might others cannot connect to trict didn’t have enough to was something that Ann thor- 02215 or to www.joslin.org. created by the pandem- look like in the fall,” and the internet at home. give out a device — iPads oughly looked forward to, en- Arrangements have been ic has been a challenge, said that remote learn- He projected a $50 mil- for elementary school stu- joyed and cherished. entrusted to SOLIMINE Fu- and Sudak, a business ing unquestionably “will lion cost to solve such dents and Chromebooks Ann’s greatest pleasure was neral Homes in Lynn. Rela- and technology teacher, be a much larger factor technology access issues for those in upper grades her family. She was immense- tives and friends are encour- said one of her keys to in planning for the next statewide, and said there — to each student, but ly proud of the achievements aged to leave a message of engagement has been “al- school year.” may be a need for “addi- focused on getting one to of her children and grand- condolence for the family at lowing students to see the “Even if we are able to tional support from the each family, which Kelly children. She maintained www.solimine.com. whole me” — whether that start school in a quasi-nor- Legislature to help close said creates “an obvious the large extended family means video-call cameos mal fashion, we have to be whatever gap we need sharing issue” in homes traditions that were nurtured by her dog or toddler, “not better prepared for the after we use the depart- with multiple children. by her parents, and she was hiding in the clean corner” possibility that in-person ment’s resources, founda- Revere attendance of - devoted to all of her sisters, of her house, and in some education will be inter- tional resources and what- cers and homeless liaisons instances, being straight- rupted again,” Peyser said. ever in-kind donations can have been delivering de- forward “that I wasn’t en- Peyser said “infrastruc- take place,” along with vices and meals to home- joying this, either.” IN MEMORIAM ture gaps” that make on- what districts are able to less students, and Kelly “As much as they’ve let line learning dif cult or spend on their own. MARYJANE MELANSON said some of those kids 2019 - MAY 14 - 2020 Did you know? us in their homes, I have impossible — like some The Massachusetts are staying in shelters One Year Anniversary let them into mine, and students’ lack of access to House is poised to ad- Sadly Missed without broadband ca- honestly that has helped computers or reliable in- vance a more than $1 And Lovingly Remembered pacity. Liaisons have been By your Husband Lenny, with engagement,” she ternet connections — are billion information tech- delivering work packets to Family and Friends said. among the areas of cials nology bond bill (H 4708) Teachers, superinten- need to focus on, along that includes a $25 million those students and teach- dents, parents and state with strategies for reme- grant program for the edu- ers have been connecting education of cials testi- diation and the develop- cation department to help with them over the phone, ed by video at an Educa- ment of “adaptable online school districts “establish, she said. tion Committee oversight learning systems.” enhance or expand remote Home delivery hearing on Wednesday, de- Committee chairs Rep. learning environments” scribing their experiences Alice Peisch and Sen. Ja- or reimburse them for 781-593-7700 subscribers in the new world of remote son Lewis both asked developing remote learn- Publishing Daily, except Sundays education and the obsta- speakers during the hear- ing during the COVID-19 USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 get FREE access cles they expect to face ing about access to tech- pandemic. Representa- Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA when the new academic nology, and Lewis said two tives have until Friday af- and additional of ces. to the e-edition on Copyright ©2020 The Daily Item year begins in the fall, af- senators on the commit- ternoon to propose amend- Subscriptions ter more than ve months tee, Sens. Adam Hinds and ments to that bill. Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States outside of the classroom. Joan Lovely, had raised Many districts have al- $30.00 for 4 weeks As with most aspects of the idea of a bulk purchas- ready taken steps to pro- $95.00 for 13 weeks $185.00 for 26 weeks daily life that have been ing program to help dis- vide laptops or hotspots to $340.00 for 1 year put on inde nite pause tricts buy the equipment students who need them. Send payment to and POSTMASTER, for public health’s sake, their students need. Revere Superintendent send address changes to: call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 the process of reopening Education Commission- Dianne Kelly told the The Daily Item schools remains uncer- er Jeffrey Riley said about committee her district has 110 Munroe St. to start your P.O. Box 5 daily subscription. tain. 15 percent of students lack distributed about 1,700 Lynn, MA 01903 Education Secretary access to their own device devices to students, on top THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Firehouse tours are virtually possible

TOUR 6-year-old Randy Todd From A1 and his sister, Alaynna. “(Randy) was amazed,” Ryan Newhall, who con- said his mother, Nicky. “He ceived and organized the kept talking about how he video, and Erichson Se- wanted to be a firefighter. ang, who filmed it, the “He loves it. He was department produced a looking out the window 15-minute virtual tour. while they were filming The video can be seen on it. Now, he keeps looking YouTube. outside to see if he can see “(These tours) are a big one of the firefighters.” deal,” said Zukas. “We’re All aspects of the video seen as community heroes. are included in the real I appreciate that the pub- tours the department lic likes us and respects gives to different schools us. It’s nice to be in a job and groups. If anyone can where you’re always seen appreciate what this tour positively by the public.” means, it’s Zukas. The film goes through “As a kid, I used to go all aspects of the job, not on the tour,” he said. “The just with firefighting, but kids like to come in, hear with instruments such as the sirens, and sound the the Jaws of Life, which are air horns.” used to extricate victims Archer said the depart- from vehicles after auto ment also offers zoom con- accidents. ferences with children so Also included in the ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO they can have a chance to video are instructions for speak with firefighters. Kowloon recently announced they’re planning on doing a drive-in theater in their parking lot testing smoke alarms, the “We have had a tremen- this summer. parts of a fire engines, the dously positive response equipment and protective to this initiative,” said gear the firefighters wear Archer. “We are incredibly In Saugus, Kowloon goes back to the future with drive-in during fires, the personal proud of (both Newhall protective equipment they and Seang), as well as of KOWLOON one another, and, to fur- received. thusiasm for the idea, and wear to protect them- all the firefighters who selves from getting the From A1 ther enhance the experi- Despite strong reactions Wong said he hopes the participated in this video.” ence, Wong also said he’d from the local crowd, Wong town agrees, although he COVID-19 virus, and med- The link to the You- customers would be able like to offer viewings of stressed that Kowloon’s added he supports any de- ical equipment the rescue Tube video is https:// to park their cars and classic films like “Grease” plans still need to be given cision made with the safe- squad brings with it when www.youtube.com/watch?- have their food brought to and “Ferris Bueller’s Day the go-ahead by the town. ty of residents in mind. responding to calls. feature=youtu.be&v=F- them by Kowloon employ- Off” as families enjoy “It’s not a done deal,” he “Everybody seems really The part of the video dWnK3TOBHk&ap- that showed the different ees. meals from the safety of said. “We’re still waiting excited about it, and hope- p=desktop parts of Fire Engine 1 was For especially hot eve- their vehicles. for the town to give us per- fully the town thinks it’s a filmed at the fire station Steve Krause can be nings, the restaurant “I pitched the idea and mission.” great thing,” he said. wants to create an outdoor next thing I know, the However, numerous in the Highlands of Lynn reached at skrause@item- seating area for patrons to reaction was pretty over- media outlets and loyal Elyse Carmosino can be — a few doors down from live.com. set up chairs and blankets whelming,” he said of the longtime patrons have al- reached at ecarmosino@ within a safe distance of media attention the idea ready expressed their en- itemlive.com. Peabody tops 100 deaths

Lawmakers, businesses prepare for Phase I reopening DEATHS highest number of cases From A1 in the state and the third REOPENING Both Ehrlich and State of enforcing face mask and sessment that Lynn has highest infection rate at From A1 Sen. Brendan Crigh- social distancing regula- been overly restrictive on Although Peabody’s 2,808 per 100,000 resi- ton (D-Lynn) cautioned tions, and felt businesses businesses throughout the death count continues dents, according to city would be cleared to open in against reopening the were being held to a dif- pandemic. to rise, the city has only data and the state De- the first phase of Baker’s state’s economy too quick- ferent standard. “The inspectors go out, reported 17 additional partment of Public Health plan, “Start,” which calls ly, saying that if not done Crighton said enforce- they enforce the laws that COVID-19 cases since (DPH). for “limited industries (to) carefully, the results could ment has been a “night- are on the books,” said Monday. The city’s case- Only Boston, Brockton resume operations with be “devastating.” mare” at the municipal Cowdell. “The inspectors load is now 859. and Worcester have more severe restrictions.” Public health officials level. He said it’s not real- are doing their very best of Saugus and Revere re- cases. Brockton and Chel- State Rep. Lori Ehrlich have warned that reopen- istic to expect regulations trying to keep everybody ported additional deaths sea have higher infection (D-Marblehead) said de- ing the nation’s economy to be enforced for every safe. This is historic what on Wednesday, but Lynn’s rates, according to the tails have been limited too quickly could lead to person who is not wearing we’re going through and death toll remained the DPH. from the governor, but a resurgence of the virus, a face covering. it’s not easy. I don’t think same from figures Mayor “Lynn is by no means she’s anticipating that the which economists say “I think everyone is do- we’re overly restrictive. I Thomas M. McGee shared out of the woods,” McGee first phase will not change could lead to a “double dip ing their best to enforce think it’s just a balance.” during a conference call said on Tuesday night’s much in terms of what recession.” these guidelines,” said Citing the $1 million with the city’s business conference call. businesses will be allowed “As anxious as we are Crighton. “This has nev- of federal COVID-19 re- community Tuesday As of Wednesday, Lynn- to operate. She said the to get back to relatively er happened before in lief funding that the city night. field has 80 cases and 11 phase will likely encom- normal, we have to be fo- our lifetimes. I know it’s was awarded through the As of Wednesday, Sau- deaths, Marblehead has pass essential businesses cused on doing it as safely frustrating when you see Coronavirus Aid, Relief gus has 432 cases and 23 163 cases and 16 deaths, that have already been as possible because the hit people behaving in a way and Economic Security deaths, Revere has 1,425 Nahant 34 cases and six open. to our economy if we do it that’s not responsible and (CARES) Act and plans cases and 58 deaths, and deaths, and in Swamp- “I’m not sure how this too soon could be devas- putting others in harm’s to distribute to small Lynn has 2,857 cases and scott, 115 residents have will roll out, but from tating to our community,” way. I know municipalities businesses and nonprof- 78 deaths. been infected and seven what I understand the said Crighton, noting that are doing everything they its impacted by the virus, Although Lynn has seen have died. first day the stay-at-home state revenue projections can to enforce it.” Cowdell told business a decreasing number of order will not be in effect, for the next fiscal year’s John Olson, who partic- owners on the call “we’re new cases in past weeks Gayla Cawley can be it will pretty much be the budget show a $4-6 billion ipated in the Zoom call, there for you.” — just 17 new cases were reached at gcawley@item- businesses that are al- shortfall. said he was told by a non- Joe Scianatico, chairman reported on Wednesday live.com. Follow her on ready (operating),” said “We have a lot of chal- food related business own- of the Greater Lynn Cham- — the city has the fourth Twitter @GaylaCawley. Ehrlich. “The first wave of lenges as a state legisla- er that a health inspector ber of Commerce Executive openings will not be much ture,” said Crighton. had showed up to his es- Board, urged city officials to different than what we Mayor Thomas M. Mc- tablishment three times be patient with local busi- LAW OFFICES OF have now.” Gee said Lynn would not in the past month to make nesses when it comes to in- JAMES J. CARRIGAN The additional phases be making reopening de- sure the face mask regula- spections. He said business home delivery rate is • Social Security Disability in the governor’s plan are: cisions independently and tions were being followed. owners will be learning • Workers Compensation a “Cautious” Phase Two, would seek guidance from Olson wanted to know about the new regulations 50% off • Accidents newstand price! 25 years located across which calls for addition- the state throughout the if those frequent checks during the phased reopen- from Lynn District Court al industries to resume process. He cited the im- would become normal ing and hoped that inspec- Subscribers pay only 15 Johnson St. operations with restric- portance of working with during the phased reopen- tors wouldn’t be quick to tions and capacity limits; local and state leaders ing and if there would be issue fines. $4.50 a week. 781-596-0100 JAMES J. CARRIGAN a “Vigilant” Phase Three, throughout Massachu- penalties. In addition, Scianatico ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN which allows additional setts to ensure that re- Similarly, another par- said it would be difficult Call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL industries to resume op- opening is successful. ticipant, who submitted a for people who own com- to subscribe today. www.jamescarriganlaw.com erations with guidance; “We want to avoid an un- statement that was read mercial space in buildings [email protected] and a “New Normal” in even patchwork response by Greater Lynn Cham- in the city to pay their Phase Four, which would that would create confu- ber of Commerce Execu- taxes if their businesses be enabled with the devel- sion among our residents tive Director Colin Cod- remain closed. opment of a vaccine and/or and businesses,” said Mc- ner, suggested that Lynn “I think all of you know therapy. Gee. “We want to ensure has been more restrictive how passionate all of the Need to find Citing restrictions on we’re doing it the right on businesses than oth- business owners are be- restaurants that will in- way.” er parts of the state and cause this is their live- an article? clude social distancing During the Zoom call on wanted to know if the city lihood,” said Scianatico. measures and disposable Tuesday night, business was going to continue to “They want to get back to menus, Ehrlich said “busi- owners and other commu- be a “restrictive business work and (provide) a fu- nesses are going to have to nity members expressed community” going for- ture for themselves and Subscribe to prepare (themselves). wide-ranging concerns. ward. their families. I know “Everything that we One participant men- However, James Cowdell, there’s no real easy an- e-edition on have thought about busi- tioned that the city seemed Economic Development & swers to anything … but ness in the past will have to be more focused on reg- Industrial Corporation of hopefully we can think to be rethought through ulating businesses rather Lynn (EDIC/Lynn) said about something that we and altered,” she said. than individuals, in terms he disagreed with the as- can do to help everybody.” It’s elementary: Swampscott plans in works for new school Selling a house? Buying a house? SWAMPSCOTT the MSBA Board in June ficiency. Ketterer said the 6:30 p.m. For information Find out what properties From A1 2021 for approval. In Sep- four “pillars” guiding ar- on accessing the virtual tember 2021, the town is chitects during the design meetings, visit the town recently sold in your area. traffic, with architects expected to vote on the process are “education” — website at www.swamp- hoping to minimize the project. creating a flexible, modern scottma.gov. For record- Check out distance the majority of At past public forums, building — “site and traf- ings of past meetings, the Real Estate page students will have to trav- architects have polled the fic,” “sustainability,” and visit Swampscott Educa- in Saturday’s paper. el to school, as well as en- public on their desires re- “community” — building a tional Access Television at suring student safety by garding the new school. school that would increase tv.swampscottma.gov. evaluating crosswalks and According to Anne Ket- enrollment and have an Questions may be emailed to [email protected], stop lights. terer, community facilita- attractive exterior. or sent in by call or text to Following the submis- tor with LBA, the biggest The next School Build- (617) 821-5075. sion in October, a final “goals” expressed by the ing Committee meetings schematic design is to be public include reasonable are scheduled for Tues- David McLellan can be submitted in April 2021, on-site traffic and sus- day, May 19, at 7 p.m., reached at dmclellan@ which will then go before tainability and energy ef- and Tuesday, May 26 at itemlive.com. A4 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 OPINION Staying sane during these insane times HOW TO REACH US

With most people still using the aforementioned my work is at home, it’s a wine some days and a few confined to their homes lifesaving exercise bike way to keep things normal pieces of chocolate most here in Massachusetts, it’s nearly every night. I pre- during the “new normal” days. Watching a movie or easy to go a little stir-crazy. fer to run on the treadmill, that we’re in now. reading a book at night be- 110 Munroe St. That cabin fever can GaylaGay but the bike is a nice sub- 6. I’m reading. comes even more relaxing P.O. Box 5 Lynn, MA 01903 become even more prom- CawleyCaw stitute for when that’s not Before this “lockdown” if it is accompanied by a inent as the weather gets an option. I’ve also made period, I didn’t have much glass of wine. Another pos- Customer Service nicer — people have been use of some free weights time or desire to read at itive has been being able Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. flocking to parks and 1. I’m wearing comfort- I had lying around in my the end of the day or on to cut down on the expens- Connecting beaches just to get outside able clothes. apartment. It’s been a great my days off. Now, since es of eating out and buying All Departments: for a short period of time Since I’ve been working stress reliever and makes everything is still mostly food throughout the day. I 781-593-7700 during the stay-at-home from home every day and me feel less guilty about shut down, I’ve been able do a weekly grocery run on Ext. 2 order. spending the majority of sitting around all day. to read most of the books Fridays or Saturdays and As someone who enjoys weekends at my apart- 4. I’m keeping a regular that I’ve had lying around I’m all set for the week. Classifi ed/Legal Advertising classi [email protected] spending a lot of time ment, there hasn’t been schedule. for awhile, and even a cou- It’s like a one-stop shop at alone, I didn’t think I much of a need to wear I’ve been trying to main- ple that I bought online my apartment for meals, Subscriptions [email protected] would have a hard time regular clothes. I’ve been tain the same routine during the past couple of dessert and a nightcap. with having to be home by wearing workout leggings throughout the day, which months. 9. I’m checking in with Circulation myself a lot. and sweaters every day. means keeping the same 7. I’m streaming TV friends and family. [email protected] However, I knew that Since I’m not thinking daily schedule even on shows and movies. Although I’m not actual- Ext. 3 months without being able about my jeans feeling too my days off. One surpris- I’ve watched a lot of Net- ly able to spend time with Newsroom to go to the gym would tight as I’m sitting around ing aspect of spending my flix and Hulu since the my friends and family, I’m [email protected] cause me a lot of stress, all day, I can focus on get- days at home has been a COVID restrictions went still able to call and text [email protected] so I made the trip back to ting my work done during shift in my sleep cycle. I into effect. Hulu has been them regularly. It’s not too Ext. 4 my parents’ house in Con- the week and relax on the used to be a night owl who streaming HBO shows and much of a change on that Sports necticut in early April to couch during my time off. struggled to get up in the movies since last month, front since my family and [email protected] pick up the exercise bike I 2. I’m wearing makeup. mornings, but now I’m which meant I could final- close friends live in dif- Ext. 5 had bought years ago. Even though I’m not go- going to bed earlier and ly watch “Big Little Lies.” ferent states than I do, so Somehow, with the help ing anywhere for the most waking up earlier without I’ve been mostly watch- that communication has Retail and Online of my family, I was able to Advertising part and no one is going to much difficulty. I feel less ing an old show, “Gilm- felt relatively normal. As [email protected] transport the large piece see me, I’ve still kept up rushed and like I have ore Girls,” on Netflix the everyone is adjusting to ADVERTISING of exercise equipment to my normal morning rou- more time during the day, past few weeks. It centers this “new normal,” there’s Massachusetts by car, and tine of putting on make- which eliminates a lot of around a small Connecti- been some commiserating Ernie Carpenter Jr. I’m thankful that I had it up and straightening my unneeded stress. cut town, which reminds Director of Advertising about the discomfort of and Business Development, ext. 1355 as an option because exer- hair. It makes me feel like 5. I’m getting out of the me of my hometown. the situation. It’s nice to [email protected] cise has been a great out- I made an effort for the house for short periods of 8. I’m drinking wine, eat- just talk to people who can let for me throughout the day and I’m more comfort- time each day. ing chocolate, and keeping Ralph Mitchell bring you some comfort Sales Representative, ext. 1313 home confinement. able when I feel like I look I make it a to leave my kitchen stocked with during an uncertain time. [email protected] Here are some other put-together. the house each morning to groceries. Eric Rondeau things I’m doing to stay 3. I’m working out. get coffee. It’s something Since I’m stuck at home, Gayla Cawley is a staff Sales Representative, ext. 1280 sane at home during the I’ve been keeping to a reg- I used to grab on the way I have been allowing my- reporter with the Daily [email protected] COVID lockdown: ular workout routine, by to work, but now since self to indulge in a glass of Item. Patricia Whalen Sales Representative, ext. 1310 EDITORIAL [email protected] BUSINESS OFFICE Susan J. Conti Controller, ext. 1288 Memorial Day a different way [email protected] Ted Grant Publisher, ext. 1234 Coronavirus probably World War II’s end. Me- member those who served war memorial. a history lesson combined [email protected] won’t stop backyard Me- morial Day cancellations our country, even though A 15-minute trip to Breed with a Memorial Day trib- Marian Kinney morial Day barbecues her- will reduce the number we cannot attend remem- Square or Lynn Common ute. Signs honoring vet- ext. 1212 alding summer’s unofficial of events where speakers brance ceremonies. or Monument Avenue in erans are posted and it’s [email protected] start this year. But the pay tribute to that small An easy way to mark Swampscott or the Civil easy to jot down veterans’ Will Kraft day’s real purpose — re- band of Greatest Gener- the day is to take time to War plot in Saugus or the names and root around Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 [email protected] membering Americans who ation members who are organize a Memorial Day Nahant memorial or Pea- online a little to learn the made the ultimate sacrifice still alive to remember tour. Monuments salut- body Square and Lynnfield definition of courage and Paula Villacreses for their country — will D-Day, Iwo Jima, the Ar- ing veterans and marking Common can provide chil- honor. A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 [email protected] most likely unfold without dennes, Okinawa and Vic- the sacrifice made in ev- dren and adults a history We’re praising front line parades, assemblies and tory in Europe and Victo- ery community to ensure lesson and an opportunity heroes in the fight against Mike Shanahan Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 other remembrance events. ry over Japan Day. freedom are easy to find. to honor lives cut short in coronavirus. Let’s harness [email protected] This is an especially Just as coronavirus has Most Americans proba- defense of freedom. that spirit and gratitude on Carolina Trujillo tough year to see Memori- made us reinvent new bly cannot remember the Walk or drive through Memorial Day to take a lit- Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 al Day events reduced or ways to work and to study, last time they read a com- most major intersections tle time to remember fallen [email protected] canceled because it marks the pandemic should also memorative plaque or the in Massachusetts commu- heroes who served on the Jim Wilson the 75th anniversary of make us resolve to re- names engraved in a local nities and you’re treated to front lines in wars past. Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 [email protected] LETTER TO THE EDITOR CIRCULATION Lisa Mahmoud Manager, ext. 1239 [email protected] Zoom meetings unacceptable in Peabody CUSTOMER SERVICE La’ Mosha Ball Customer Service, ext. 1276 Editor’s note: Ward 6 forge ahead with the peo- my neighbors are not, nor trust, on the contrary, it It is unacceptable for [email protected] City Councilor Mark J. ple’s business via virtual do they have the comput- usually makes us suspi- the council to act like GRAPHICS O’Neill was shown this meetings while the rest of er access or skills neces- cious and makes elected our participation does Trevor Andreozzi letter and declined to com- us are on lockdown. The sary to participate. This officials look arrogant and not matter. This is a Designer ment on the references in it City Council has either is unfair and unaccept- out of touch. deliberate attempt to [email protected] to him. forgotten that they rep- able that they be shut This same councilor, shut residents out of the Ned Connors resent us, the voters and out of the public process admittedly whether due decision-making process Designer, ext. 1222 The Peabody City Coun- taxpayers of Peabody or because it is convenient to his inexperience or in- in our own city so that the [email protected] cil continues to operate they have become so ar- or “comfortable” for the competence, did not know powers that be can make Mark Sutherland as if their job is not to rogant they simply think council to do so. Incred- what business before the self-serving decisions Creative Director, ext. 1330 represent the citizens and they know what is best ulous as it may sound, council his constituents unencumbered by democ- [email protected] voters of Peabody, but for us or worse couldn’t Councilor Mark O’Neill would consider controver- racy. And the worst part NEWSROOM rather to support the in- care less what we think so proudly defended the sial. If Councilor O’Neill is that they are exploiting Mike Alongi terest of developers. They they have seized and em- council’s decision to oper- doesn’t know what will be a time of unprecedented Sports Editor, ext. 1228 made this clear when the braced the opportunity to ate in a secret forum that controversial to resi- public confusion to bam- [email protected] city attempted a clandes- conduct our business in a shuts most of his constit- dents, perhaps instead boozle the citizens and Bill Brotherton tine rezoning of a residen- remote virtual backroom uents out. He stated that of championing shutting taxpayers of Peabody. Features Editor ext. 1338 tial area at the behest of a that most of us cannot he is “comfortable with them out, he should ask This is the United [email protected] developer looking to bring access. how we are handling the them. If he looked around States of America, we Elyse Carmosino a massive housing project Although I am familiar people’s business at this my neighborhood in Ward have rights and we shall Reporter, ext. 1264 [email protected] to the JB Thomas neigh- with the Zoom program time.” 4, the sea of blue signs be heard. borhood. that the City Council The comfort of elected against overdevelopment Gayla Cawley Reporter, ext. 1236 They have reinforced is now using to conduct officials isn’t really a might serve as a hint of Dianne Hamilton [email protected] this image by choosing to their meetings, many of factor in securing peoples controversy. Peabody Cheryl Charles News Editor, ext. 1278 [email protected] Olivia Falcigno Photographer, ext.1224 E¥¦¥ M. G DIRECTORS [email protected] President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill Spenser Hasak M§Ÿ H. SŸŸ John M. Gilberg Chief Executive O cer Photographer, ext. 1332 Edward M. Grant E C J. CŸ¡ CŸ [email protected] Advertising Director News Editor Gordon R. Hall W J. K TŸ  J ¢£ Monica Connell Healey Thor Jourgensen Chief Financial O cer Editorial Page Editor J. Patrick Norton Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 J N. W  C  T¢¤ Michael H. Shanahan [email protected] Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman Daniel Kane Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 PUBLISHERS [email protected] Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 Steve Krause Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 [email protected] Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 David McLellan Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 Reporter, ext. 1317 Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 Anne Marie Tobin Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 [email protected] Ryan York Copy Editor, ext. 1220 [email protected] TECHNOLOGY Tim Noyes Director ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- Fire Nassar-related case dismissed larly arrests, reflect police records. A report of possible outdoor In the event of a perceived inac- burning at 1:48 p.m. Tuesday curacy, it is the sole responsibility on Edgewood Road. A call- against ex-university chief of the concerned party to contact er reported there was some the relevant police department and sort of illegal outdoor brush By Ed White that they informed Si- have the department issue a no- burning on Edgewood. Police ASSOCIATED PRESS mon about their criminal tice of correction to the Daily Item. reported the burning was investigation, although Corrections or clarifications will not coming from 6 Edgewood. The DETROIT — A judge dis- Maurer found “there was missed criminal charges be made without express notice of brush fire was extinguished. no evidence” of that on a Wednesday against former recording of the interview. change from the arresting police Theft Michigan State Univer- department. The attorney general’s sity President Lou Anna office said it would take A report of a larceny/forg- Simon, who was accused Maurer’s decision to the ery/fraud at 12:02 p.m. Tues- of lying to investigators in LYNN Michigan Court of Appeals day on Green Street. A caller 2018 as they tried to learn and try to get the charges reported he had noticed a what she knew years ear- Arrests reinstated. Simon’s law- pending $5,000 charge on lier about sexual assault yers, meanwhile, said they Jackeline Hernandez, of his credit card account. He complaints involving Lar- were extremely pleased 209 River St., Mattapan, was was able to stop the charge, ry Nassar. with the result. arrested on a warrant charge but his bank wanted a police Simon last year was or- of armed robbery at 5:52 report. dered to trial in Eaton The case was “built on p.m. Tuesday. County, near Lansing. But nothing more than spec- Gary Lundy, 31, of 27 PEABODY Circuit Judge John Maur- ulation and conjecture. Union St., was arrested on er tossed the case, saying ... We are hopeful that FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS warrant charges of 12 counts Accidents a lower court judge had today’s dismissal will re- of malicious wanton property abused her discretion in Former Michigan State University president store focus and resources defacement, four counts of A report of a motor vehicle finding enough evidence Lou Anna Simon appears in court in Charlotte, onto meaningful and on- larceny from a building, three crash at 12:16 p.m. Wednes- to keep the case going. Mich. going support of his survi- counts of nighttime break- day at 49 Central St.; at 1:07 Nassar, who was a cam- vors and the other victims ing and entering for a felony, p.m. Wednesday at 21 Ando- pus doctor, is serving de- against a sports doctor. else communicating with of sexual assault,” attor- possession of a burglarious ver St. cades in prison. Hundreds She said she didn’t learn Dr. Simon about Dr. Nas- ney Lee Silver said. instrument, trespassing, mali- A report of a motor vehicle of women and girls, mostly anything specific about sar or the nature of the Simon quit as president cious destruction of property, hit and run crash at 1:52 p.m. gymnasts, said he molest- Nassar until 2016. complaint against him,” in January 2018, hours af- and Class B drug possession Wednesday at Walgreens at ed them during visits for Maurer reviewed tran- Maurer said. ter Nassar was sentenced at 2:03 p.m. Tuesday. 35 Main St. hip, back and leg injuries. scripts from the seven-day Investigators, he noted, to prison following days of Jason Nambouh, 27, of The charges against Si- hearing in District Court “interviewed hundreds wrenching testimony from 115 Vine St., Saugus, was ar- Complaints mon centered on a 2018 and considered arguments of people and searched his victims. rested on a warrant charge of interview with investiga- from Simon’s defense through thousands of pag- Rachael Denhollander, operation of a motor vehicle A report of a suspicious tors who said they wanted team as well as prosecu- es of documents.” the first woman to pub- with a suspended license at motor vehicle at 4:21 p.m. to know what officials at tors from the attorney In his 24-page opinion, licly accuse Nassar, said 11:36 a.m. Tuesday. Tuesday at 3 Reynolds Road. the East Lansing school general’s office. the judge criticized the she was disappointed that A caller reported a trunk un- knew about Nassar. “The testimony and doc- veteran detectives who in- Simon’s charges were dis- Accidents hitched its full dumpster and Authorities alleged that umentary evidence show terviewed Simon, saying missed. left it at the end of the street. Simon knew in 2014 that ... that no one remembers they repeatedly missed “We already knew that A report of a motor vehicle The caller later reported the Nassar had been accused communicating with Dr. opportunities to clarify a lot of the missteps were crash with personal injury at truck returned, re-hitched the of molesting a patient at Simon about Dr. Nassar in questions during their not going to be prosecuted 12:47 p.m. Tuesday at Good- dumpster and left the area. a campus clinic, and that 2014,” the judge said. meeting, which occurred and that is why we need- win Circle at 867 Lynnfield she knew of the nature of “Not one person was able three months after she ed answers from a third St.; at 12:58 p.m. Tuesday Overdose the complaint. to testify that in 2014 they had abruptly resigned as party,” she said, referring at Eastern Avenue and Glen- Michigan State’s presi- to her call for an indepen- A report of an overdose at But Simon insisted that communicated with Dr. Si- wood Street. mon or remembered hav- dent. dent probe at Michigan 3:19 p.m. Tuesday on San- she was aware only that a A report of a motor vehicle complaint had been filed ing knowledge of someone The detectives testified State. crash at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday born Street. The person was on the Lynnway; at 5:45 p.m. taken to Salem Hospital. Tuesday at Volunteer Yacht Club at 68 Lynnway; at 6:01 Vandalism LCHC gets more grant money for tests p.m. Tuesday at Nelson Street Vandalism to a 1998 ice LCHC and Western Avenue; at 6:33 cream truck was reported at a.m. Wednesday at 71 Lynn- Zucker Foods at 4 Lake St. at From A1 field St. 11:44 a.m. Wednesday. A cat- A report of a motor vehicle news for everyone. We’ve alytic converter was reported known since the begin- hit and run crash at 10:33 stolen. p.m. Tuesday at 37 Chestnut ning of this that testing St. is critical. To have any SAUGUS chance of reopening safely, Breaking and Entering we need much more test- Complaints ing, and this is a step in A report of a breaking and that direction.” entering at 2:56 p.m. Tuesday A 911 caller at 7:47 a.m. Unlike the initial fund- at 2 Rogers Ave. Wednesday reported a distur- ing, which the health cen- bance in Walmart. Dispatched ter was able to put toward Overdose officers were later informed making up for its loss of the party left the property. revenue and additional A report of an overdose Police received a 911 call expenses it had incurred at 9:06 a.m. Wednesday on at 5:39 a.m. Wednesday re- during the pandemic, the Western Avenue. porting a red Toyota with a latest grant is specifically male possibly sleeping in it earmarked for coronavirus Vandalism on Central Street. Dispatched testing, according to LCHC officers reported speaking CEO Dr. Kiame Mahaniah. A report of vandalism at with the party, who said he’d “We’re not billing people 11:27 p.m. Tuesday at 18 had a verbal argument with for the tests, the lab that’s ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Groveland St.; at 7:46 a.m. his dad and had driven there running the tests will not On her last day as LCHC Nurse Manager, Sarah Sawulski, left, receives a Wednesday at 40 Buchanan to cool off. The party was left be billing patients either,” Circle. alone. hug through a “Walk-Up Doc” from LCHC Lead Medical Assistant in the said Mahaniah. “This PUI Clinic Leidy Pimental. Police received a call at funding allows us to deliv- 12:33 a.m. Wednesday from MARBLEHEAD er on the federal govern- However, it can now test a resident reporting a suspi- es their hard work during vices, and ensuring Lynn ment’s promise that you asymptomatic people cious white male sitting on this unprecedented mo- COVID-19 patients re- Complaints can get tested and treated ment in history.” ceive sufficient care. who have had close con- church stairs on Essex Street. for coronavirus illness re- Foley said Lynn Com- “This pandemic is defi- tact with city residents or A report of suspicious ac- Officers spoke with the party, gardless of insurance. munity Health Center is nitely an emergency,” workers who have tested tivity at 3:57 p.m. Tuesday on who told them he was home- “Our goal from a public using a portion of CARES Duggan said. “All of our positive for the virus. Ma- Humphrey Street. A caller re- less. He further stated he health standpoint is to be Act funding and future people have worked very haniah said the state De- ported a group of eight to 10 would head to his girlfriend’s able to test about 500 peo- stimulus packages for en- hard to provide testing for partment of Public Health teens were “scaling the fence house. No further issues. ple a day, so that’s what hanced pay. patients who might have (DPH) changed its testing to the tennis courts” at the A 911 caller at 9:47 p.m. we’re going to do. This Lorraine Lozado, a clin- COVID-19, provide for peo- guidelines on Monday. high school. Police reported Tuesday reported a refrigera- funding allows us to con- ical assistant at LCHC, ple who are sick, continue Mahaniah expects that the group was moved along. tor in the middle of the road sider reaching that goal said the pay will ensure the new state guidelines A report of a loud motorcy- near Red Roof Inn on Broad- without figuring out how serving our well patients, cle at 7:18 p.m. Tuesday on that she is “better able to and do a tremendous will increase the number way. State Police and the to charge or bill people. It of people who will seek Lee Street. A caller reported a State Department of Public allows us to focus on deliv- provide for (her) family. amount of telehealth calls.” very loud motorcycle goes by “I am thankful that the Mahaniah said the extra testing through the health Works were notified. ering that needed service center. Although LCHC every night around the same to the city of Lynn.” quality care my colleagues pay is “recognition of the time and speeds. The caller and I provide to our com- added dimension of risk has been able to test up Suspicious Activity Healthcare workers at to 300 people a day in the said the bike is “excessively LCHC are also getting a munity is being recognized and uncertainty” workers loud and it disrupts the neigh- A 911 caller at 1:52 a.m. during this time,” Loza- are facing while providing past several weeks, its wage boost through the daily demand has only borhood.” An officer reported Wednesday reported five kids CARES package. do said. “We are essential in-person care. hearing a motorcycle in the wearing masks broke into in stopping the spread of “In less than two weeks, been about half of that. Healthcare employees Increasing testing ca- area was no louder than a his garage. Officers and EMS from the health center, as this virus and caring for employees at every level typical Harley, but was unsure were dispatched for evalu- our community, so our pay of the organization pulled pacity is important, he part of Service Employees said, as half of the people if it was the same bike the ation. A check of the area International Union 1199 should reflect that.” together to transform our caller had complained about. showed nothing. The pay increases only delivery of care,” Maha- getting tested through the (1199SEIU), have success- health center are coming fully negotiated increases apply to “people that are niah said. “We are meet- actually providing services ing the challenge of the back positive. In Lynn, in hourly pay due to the the rate of positive tests pandemic. to our patients,” according pandemic crisis, with our to Kathy Duggan, Lynn staff’s safety our driving is about 36 percent, while The pay increases are the health center’s rate is considered “crisis pay” Community Health Center imperative, while provid- chief of human resources, ing over 5,000 medical, about 44 percent. In Mas- and will last the duration sachusetts, the average Lynn Drug Task Force of the state’s public health and not executives. dental, vision, and behav- rate is much lower, at 22 Duggan said the amount ioral health visits weekly.” emergency. percent, Mahaniah said. of money allocated as “cri- Lynn Community Health Pay increases range from Mahaniah said people sis pay” — and which work- Center has a testing clinic an additional $3 to $12 an may not realize that they Hotline ers are receiving how much on its Union Street campus hour, depending on a work- don’t have to be a patient extra pay — is being kept for patients who need to be er’s job responsibilities, to be tested and may not confidential for competitive evaluated by a medical pro- and apply to 300 workers know that it won’t cost reasons. The pay increases 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY with a range of job roles, in- vider, and since last month, them anything. have already gone into ef- cluding medical assistants, the center has also operat- “We also think that may- or text the word tiplynn registered nurses, clerical fect, Duggan said. ed an outdoor walk-through be a lot of people are scared staff, screeners, and nurse “It’s not wholly unique, clinic, which is available to come out and go to a and your tip to “tip411” (847411) practitioners. but it’s not common,” Dug- to all Lynn residents. The healthcare facility,” Mah- “This is a real victory for gan said of the successful walk-through clinic is in aniah said. “I think that’s frontline caregivers who “crisis pay” negotiations. the Element Care parking probably the biggest reason Spanish menu available go above and beyond to “We do work well with the lot on Buffum Street, across we’re not getting enough deliver high-quality care union.” from the health center. people to be tested.” even as they brush aside Duggan said LCHC Throughout the out- All reports of neighborhood activity fear every day,” said Tim workers have “put the break, the health center Gayla Cawley can be will be investigated. Foley, executive vice pres- pedal to the metal” during has only been able to test reached at gcawley@item- ident of 1199SEIU United the COVID-19 pandemic, its patients and Lynn live.com. David McLellan Callers may remain anonymous. Healthcare Workers East. preventing any lapse in residents who exhib- can be reached at dmclel- “This agreement recogniz- necessary healthcare ser- it COVID-19 symptoms. [email protected]. A6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 Mass. COVID-19 deaths surge past 5,300

By Steve LeBlanc Tuesday. by an emergency cesare- and Mark Pratt “We have been in quite an section, and was then ASSOCIATED PRESS a bit of a gauntlet, but we quickly distanced from her are not in the clear,” Tsai baby. Two days later, Gon- BOSTON — told Masslive.com. zalez was rushed to the COVID-19-related deaths As of Wednesday, 74 resi- intensive care unit and in Massachusetts surged dents of the long-term care ended up on a ventilator again Wednesday, topping facility for elderly and ill until April 26, when she 5,300 just days before the veterans who have recent- was moved to Spaulding state is set to release a plan ly died tested positive for Hospital in Cambridge. to reopen the economy. COVID-19, the disease On Tuesday, Gonzalez There were 174 new caused by the coronavirus. finally left the hospital deaths reported, bringing Dozens of employees and was reunited with to 5,315 the total number of have also tested positive. her baby. deaths recorded in the state There are several state AUDUBON OPENS since the pandemic’s start. and federal investigations SOME TRAILS It’s a sharp increase into the deaths underway. Mass Audubon is grad- compared to the 33 deaths VOTING BILLS ually reopening trails at reported Tuesday. VIRTUAL HEARING many of its wildlife sanc- The total number of con- Bills aimed at expanding tuaries across the state, al- firmed cases of COVID-19 voting options in Massachu- though nature centers and in Massachusetts neared setts during the pandemic other buildings, including 80,500 after the state re- will be the subject of a virtu- bathrooms, remain closed. ported an additional 1,165 al public hearing Thursday. The nonprofit said individuals who tested The bills propose a num- Wednesday the sanctu- positive for the disease ber of changes, including aries were selected based caused by the coronavirus. requiring the state to mail several conditions, includ- The number of ballots to all voters before ing the ability to manage COVID-19 patients in the November election the number of people and intensive care dipped be- and affirming coronavi- cars expected. low 800, while there were rus concerns as a reason Among the sanctuar- about 3,100 people over- to vote by absentee ballot ies that have opened are all currently hospitalized FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS in the September prima- Lime Kiln Farm in Shef- with COVID-19. Charlie Baker, left, stands with the commissioner of the Massachusetts ry and November general field; Nashoba Brook in Deaths at long-term care Department of Public Health, Dr. Monica Bharel, during a coronavirus elections. Westford; and Tidmarsh facilities stand at 3,236 — preparedness and planning news conference at the State House in Boston. Other proposed chang- in Plymouth. nearly 61 percent of all es would allow two weeks Additional sanctuaries COVID-19-related deaths Massachusetts residents The first businesses to VETERANS HOME of early voting before the will opening in the com- in the state. have gone through “a tre- reopen are those that will OVERHAUL September primary and ing weeks. REOPENING mendous amount of dis- be the most successful at A Massachusetts veter- three weeks of early vot- JAIL CASES ECONOMY location and discomfort not spreading the virus ans home that’s been the ing before the November Six additional employ- Reopening the Massa- and lost wages” over the and don’t have a lot of di- site of one of the worst election. ees of the Bristol County chusetts economy is going past 60 days to get to the rect contact with custom- coronavirus outbreaks in The hearing is sched- Sheriff’s Office and eight to be a gradual process, point where the virus has ers, he said. the nation will undergo a uled for 1 p.m. on the inmates have tested posi- Gov. Charlie Baker said Facebook page of Sen. tive for the coronavirus in been reduced enough to let Baker offered few other management overhaul and Wednesday, offering few Barry Finegold. the past week, the office some businesses reopen, specifics, saying he want- operate with fewer resi- specifics of the plan he’s MOTHER-CHILD said in a statement. preparing to release early Baker said. ed to wait until the plan is dents and new safety pro- REUNION Nine county inmates next week. “The last thing we’re go- released on Monday. tocols, state officials said. A mother who contract- and one federal detainee “This isn’t going to be ing to do is reopen it in a Baker told reporters he’s About $2 million in im- ed COVID-19 was finally have now tested positive, a situation or a circum- way that fires that virus also having discussions provements are also be- able to hold her newborn the Tuesday statement stance where on May 18, up again,” Bakers said. with the K-12 community ing made to the Soldiers’ baby girl about six weeks said. Seven other staff every business in Massa- “I would love to be able about reopening schools Home in Holyoke to make after giving birth. members have recovered chusetts that is currently to open everything up to- in September and about it safer, Daniel Tsai, dep- Isabel Gonzalez, 34, of from COVID-19 and re- closed is going to be per- morrow. That would be an graduations plans. He uty secretary of the state Chelsea gave birth on turned to duty, while 11 mitted to open,” Baker incredibly irresponsible said he would talk more Executive Office of Health March 30 at Massachu- employees remain away said at a press conference. thing to do.” about that on Monday. and Human Services, said setts General Hospital from work. NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS Rhode Island to distribute masks, Police shoot, injure man be filed, Wynn said. cepting comments on the armed with knife, No arraignment infor- proposal until May 26. cleaning supplies to businesses mation was released. It’s broken golf club not clear if Robinson has Rhode Island lottery now ASSOCIATED PRESS considering imposing the the spring 2021 semester. an attorney. A separate PITTSFIELD — Po- offering online games requirement to allow the The Providence-based investigation into wheth- PROVIDENCE, R.I. — lice in Massachusetts state, which depends heavi- school is working on a er the use of force was Rhode Island will distrib- have shot and injured CRANSTON, R.I. — ly on tourism, to enjoy some plan to bring students justified is also underway. Some Rhode Island ute thousands of masks of the traditional summer back to campus this fall a man they say threat- and disinfectant products Lottery games can now boost from visitors. and expects to announce a ened officers with a knife to businesses as the state and a broken golf club. Feds might reduce U.S. be played online. Raimondo also added decision in July. gradually reopens its econ- that she doesn’t foresee Pittsfield police respond- catch of bluefish to avoid The lottery in a state- BOY SCOUT CAMP omy, Gov. Gina Raimondo continuing the 14-day ed to a home in the city ment Tuesday said A century-old Boy Scout overfishing announced Wednesday. self- quarantine for any- just before 11 p.m. Tues- players can register at camp in Rhode Island Starting next week, busi- one arriving from out-of- day after getting a call BOSTON — Federal RILOT.com or on the won’t open this summer nesses with 50 or fewer state through the summer. from a woman who said regulators are consid- lottery’s new mobile because of the pandemic. employees will be able to “The honest answer is her son was “destroying” ering the East Coast’s app to play Keno and The BSA’s Narragansett qualify for the free supplies that we don’t yet have a harvest of bluefish to some instant games Council announced on its her house, Chief Michael so long as they’ve complet- summer policy,” she said. prevent overfishing. anywhere in the state. Facebook page Tuesday Wynn wrote in a post on ed a plan for how it plans HOSPITALIZATIONS Bluefish are popular “This will be a great that it’s making plans for the department’s Face- to prevent the spread of DECLINE gamefish that are also convenience for play- virtual camps and outdoor book page Wednesday. the virus in the workplace, The number of people in The suspect, identi- harvested commercially ers and will generate the Democrat said. activities that Scouts can additional revenue for Rhode Island hospitalized do at home or in small fied as Kerry Robinson, for food. The National That includes retail- with COVID-19 continues 52, told police he was Oceanic and Atmospher- our state,” lottery Di- ers, which reopened last groups rather than open rector Gerald Aubin to decline, and was down the 1,800-acre Camp armed and would shoot ic Administration said weekend, and restaurants, to 269, according to the said in the statement. Yawgoog in Hopkinton. them, Wynn wrote. the catch of the fish which will be allowed to latest number released by The Keno game is SHELLFISH SALES Robinson exited the would be reduced by 25 start offering outdoor din- the state Department of the same game cur- A Rhode Island lawmak- front door of the home percent, to about 2.8 ing with strict restrictions Health on Wednesday. rently available at er is asking the state to with a knife and golf million pounds, under on Monday. The state also reported retail locations. club and advanced the current plan. The governor says the 221 new cases of COVID-19 allow shellfishers to sell Several instant games on officers, refusing The recreational state is prepared to hand and 18 new deaths, bring- their catch directly to the several commands to harvest would be cut are also available online out around 500,000 masks ing the totals to more than public during the pandem- stop, Wynn wrote. by nearly 40 percent and play styles and prize and disinfectant products. 11,800 positive cases and ic, as lobster harvesters After an officer fired to a little less than 9.5 payouts remain similar to Raimondo said the state 462 fatalities. are allowed to do. several less-lethal million pounds. The the instant scratch games also has 500 laptops avail- Nearly 98,000 people in State Rep. Joseph Mc- shotgun rounds at the federal bluefish recre- sold at retail locations. able to give out to small the state have been tested. Namara, in a letter to suspect with no apparent ational daily bag limit Players can even link businesses with fewer STUDY ABROAD the director of the state effect, Sgt. John Murphy would also be reduced. their lottery accounts than 25 workers as well CANCELED Department of Environ- fired his department Fishermen seek blue- to their bank account. as another 500 laptops to Brown University has mental Management on issued sidearm twice, fish from Maine to Flori- Prizes lower than $600 help with distance learn- canceled all of its study Wednesday, said allowing hitting the suspect once. da, with North Carolina will be automatically ing efforts. The computers abroad programs for the direct sales would be a Robinson was taken to accounting for the larg- deposited into the play- were donated by Micro- upcoming fall semester in service to the community Berkshire Medical Cen- est share of the harvest er’s account. Prizes of soft, she said. response to the coronavi- at a time when people are ter for treatment of non- in 2018. Commercial more than $600 must be TOURIST TESTING rus pandemic, the school looking for sustainable, life threatening injuries. fishermen have typically claimed at the lottery’s Tourists arriving in announced Wednesday. nutritious foods. He’s charged with caught between 3 million Cranston headquarters. Rhode Island this summer The university’s Office The Democrat also said armed assault with and 7 million pounds Maximum deposit limits may be tested for the coro- of International Programs the shellfish industry is intent to murder, but the of the fish per year have been set and play- navirus, Raimondo said said it remains optimistic facing a drop in demand investigation is ongoing over the last decade. ers have the ability to Wednesday. about its ability to offer during what is traditionally and more charges may The government is ac- set session time limits. The governor said she’s study abroad programs in its busiest time of the year. Maine utility company sues over constitutionality of referendum

By David Sharp England Clean Energy Mainers cast their votes silence people who oppose The Maine State Cham- miles of wilderness. ASSOCIATED PRESS Connect, said the refer- in November, said Jim the energy corridor. “This ber of Commerce and the In- Hydro Quebec would endum process allows Burke, professor emeritus is just CMP’s latest stunt dustrial Energy Consumer’s supply the energy that The parent company of any decision by a court or at University of Maine to try and keep the peo- Group are supporting the supporters say would re- Central Maine Power is agency to be “arbitrarily” School of Law. ple of Maine from having lawsuit, filed by Avangrid duce carbon pollution and suing over the constitu- overturned after the fact. The $1 billion project, a say over their for-profit Networks, parent company stabilize utility rates. tionality of a referendum “It will create a danger- which would serve as a corridor project,” she said. of Central Maine Power. Critics say the environ- aimed at overturning ous precedent that allows conduit for up to 1,200 Maine’s referendum pro- “You can’t run a society mental benefits are over- decisions by three state special interests to manip- megawatts of Canadi- cess is both celebrated for by referendum,” said Tony stated and that the project agencies that approved a ulate voters in overturning an hydropower, has been giving people veto power Buxton, counsel for the In- would spoil part of Maine’s utility transmission line decisions made by local approved by the Maine over policy decisions and dustrial Energy Consum- North Woods. They also in western Maine. and state regulators and Department of Environ- criticized for the ease in er’s Group. contend the flood of elec- The lawsuit, filed Tues- Maine courts,” Dickinson mental Protection, Maine which referendums can The project calls for con- tricity could stymie small- day in Superior Court, con- said in a statement. “This Land Use Planning Com- undo those decisions. In struction of a 145-mile er renewable energy proj- tends the Maine Constitu- creates uncertainty and mission and Maine Public this case, critics obtained high-voltage power line ects in Maine. tion links referendums to threatens individual rights Utilities Commission. more than 63,000 signa- from Mount Beattie Town- The project was proposed legislative acts, not agency of fairness under the law.” But critics of the project tures to meet the thresh- ship on the Canadian bor- by the state of Massachu- decisons. It also contends A strict interpretation obtained enough signatures old for a statewide vote. der to the regional power setts to meet its clean the referendum violates of the Maine Constitution to put the project to a state- The New England Clean grid in Lewiston, Maine. energy goals. It would be the state constitution’s could invalidate the ref- wide vote in November. Energy Connect contends Most of the project would fully funded by Massachu- separation of powers. erendum, but it’s unclear Sandi Howard of No out-of-state fossil fuel follow existing utility corri- setts ratepayers, but the Thorn Dickinson, presi- whether the court would CMP Corridor decried the generators helped fund dors, but a new path would entire region would bene- dent and CEO of the New rule on the lawsuit before lawsuit as an attempt to the referendum. have to be cut through 53 fit, supporters say. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 Stocks drop again on worries about slow recovery for economy

By Stan Choe, left it down 2.1 percent. Damian J. Troise Analysts say they expect and Alex Veiga the market to remain in a ASSOCIATED PRESS wait-and-see approach for weeks as investors gauge Wall Street’s earlier how economic reopen- bets that the economy can ings underway are going. make a relatively quick Investors want to see if from the corona- second waves of corona- virus pandemic suddenly virus infections occur if don’t look so good. governments lift their re- The S&P 500 fell 1.7 strictions on businesses percent Wednesday for its second straight loss, with too soon. Another possible the biggest hits targeting flare-up in trade tensions companies that most need between the United States a healthy economy for and China has also recent- their profits to grow. Trea- ly weighed on markets sury yields also sank in around the world. a sign of pessimism after In China, where the vi- Federal Reserve Chair Je- rus first surfaced, authori- rome Powell warned about ties announced seven new the threat of a prolonged cases on Wednesday. Six recession. were in Jilin province, in Powell said the U.S. the northeast, where alert levels were raised and government may need to PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS pump even more aid into rail connections suspend- the economy, which is Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street logged its biggest loss since the start of the month. ed. South Korea reported bleeding millions of jobs 26 additional cases of the it looked like before,” she but also caused a severe this year on expectations Earlier in the day, every week. His comments coronavirus over the past said. recession. came one day after the top for less demand for oil and strength for technolo- 24 hours amid a new spike The S&P 500 fell 50.12 U.S. infectious diseases Many professional inves- lower profit from making gy stocks had helped to in infections linked to expert, Dr. Anthony Fau- points to 2,820.00. The tors have been skeptical loans. steady the market mo- nightclubs in Seoul. ci, warned of the dangers Dow Jones Industrial of the rally, though, say- Smaller stocks also took mentarily. Tech stocks In Asian stock mar- of reopening the economy Average dropped 516.81 ing it was overdone given worse losses than the rest have been among the kets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 too soon. Together, they points, or 2.2 percent, to how much uncertainty of the market, which typ- market’s few winners this slipped 0.5 percent, the threw some cold pessi- 23,247.97, and the Nasdaq exists about how long the ically happens when wor- year, as investors hunt for Hang Seng in Hong Kong mism onto hopes rising composite lost 139.38, or recession will last. And ries about the economy’s companies that can prof- lost 0.3 percent and South recently among some in- 1.5 percent, to 8,863.17. Wednesday’s worries that strength are on the rise. it even in a stay-at-home Korea’s Kospi rose 0.9 vestors that growth could It’s the latest wobble for the recovery may not be as The Russell 2000 index of economy. But the gains percent. In Europe, Ger- resume later this year as a market that has been strong or as rapid as inves- small-cap stocks dropped for tech quickly faded, and many’s DAX lost 2.6 per- economies reopen. wavering in recent weeks tors had been banking on 3.3 percent. nearly 90 percent of the cent, and France’s CAC 40 “At this stage now, we after coming off its best just a week ago hit stocks “The market has cele- stocks in the S&P 500 fell dropped 2.9 percent. The think there are more month in a generation. whose profits are close- brated discussions of re- Wednesday. FTSE 100 in London lost risks to the downside The S&P 500’s 26 per- ly tied to the economy’s opening, but there’s a hard Trading was erratic 1.5 percent. than the upside,” said Liz cent rally got going in late strength particularly hard. reality of: What does re- again, and the S&P 500 The yield on the 10-year Ann Sonders, chief invest- March following promises Energy producers in the opening even mean?” said went from an early loss of Treasury fell to 0.65 per- ment strategist at Charles of massive aid from the S&P 500 fell 4.4 percent Willie Delwiche, invest- 1.1 percent to a gain of 0.1 cent from 0.69 percent late Schwab. Federal Reserve and Cap- for the biggest loss among ment strategist at Baird. percent and back to more Tuesday. A barrel of U.S. “Consumers in general itol Hill. It then accelerat- the 11 sectors that make “And if the market was losses, all in the span of oil to be delivered in June are going to be more wary ed on optimism as several up the index. Financial taking an optimistic view 90 minutes. The volatility fell 49 cents, or 1.9 per- and more interested in countries and U.S. states stocks were close behind of reopening, you’d see echoes Tuesday’s action, cent, to settle at $25.29. boosting savings rates and began relaxing restric- with a 3 percent loss. more cyclical leadership when the S&P 500 was Brent crude, the interna- are unlikely to come back tions on businesses that Those two areas of the start to emerge, things close to flat for much of the tional standard, fell 79 to a world of consump- were meant to slow the market have been some of like financials, small caps day before a sudden slide cents, or 2.6 percent to tion anywhere near what spread of the coronavirus this year’s biggest losers and industrials.” in the last hour of trading $29.19 a barrel. WE AREAREWE

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By Steve Krause cation process last August, for a better kid or a better more highly of him. He is ITEM STAFF and went through the captain,” Morrison said. one of the hardest work- offices of Sens. Elizabeth “He was the ultimate cap- ing students I have ever Kyle McCarthy was Warren and Edward tain. A team player who taught, and it shows in not one of those kids who Markey, as well as picked up the younger his academics,” she said. always wanted to fly. Rep. Seth Moulton. He kids and did everything “I know he will make an “A lot of people whom I’ve received his actual accep- that was expected of excellent addition to the talked to said this had been tance notification in March, him — and always with USAF Academy,” he said. their lifelong dream,” said McCarthy said he chose McCarthy, a senior at Lynn and it was announced a smile on his face.” last week by Moulton. “Kyle is a kind, respect- the academy “because Classical who has received of the opportunities it an appointment from the He said Classical ful young man who has was 100 percent on done a great deal in the had to offer. I was look- U.S. Air Force Academy to ing for some place attend the military school. board and supportive Classical community and with his endeavors. beyond,” said Amy Dunn, where I could give back “With me it was differ- both to my community ent,” he said. “A family I had to do a physical principal. “It’s a great fitness test, and Mr. Devin honor having someone and to my country.” friend recommended it to When he graduates (Bill Devin, Classi- from the Classical commu- me. I did some research in four years, he will be cal’s athletic director) nity be a part of the Air on it, and I was instantly a commissioned officer proctored it for me.” Force Academy and they intrigued. It was a neat in the Air Force and experience to find out McCarthy played golf couldn’t have picked a have a five-year com- about it later than usual. and ran track while more upstanding student.” mitment to active duty. It was only last year.” at Classical and Jack Jess Dormady, his ad- A lot had to happen Morrison, his golf coach, vanced placement history Steve Krause can be ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK between last year and this spoke glowingly of him. teacher, also endorsed him. reached at skrause@ Kyle McCarthy year. He began the appli- “I could not have asked “I honestly cannot speak itemlive.com. Newsmakers: Dr. Luke marks Jake Gansenberg of the grand prize winners comeback with hit Marblehead, who is ma- on Miami’s Getting Too joring in architecture at Attached team. The tune on the uber-popular Miami University in Ohio, team competed in the By Mesfin Fekadu ASSOCIATED PRESS video-sharing platform. was part of a team that attached housing division Pitbull, who has col- was grand prize winner to design Peace Village. NEW YORK — In 2014, laborated with Dr. Luke in the 2020 Solar Decath- The students envisioned songmaster Dr. Luke on hits like the Kes- lon Design Challenge. an affordable residential COURTESY PHOTO had logged his 16th No. ha-featured “Timber” and Students from the community with contem- Gansenberg and his teammates won the grand 1 with Katy Perry’s “Time of Our Lives,” said university’s architecture porary floor plans and prize at the 2020 Solar Decathlon. “Dark Horse,” solidifying he didn’t even know Dr. + interior design and unit sizes suitable for a his place as pop music’s Luke produced “Say So.” mechanical engineering variety of family struc- and triple-glazed windows. of Nursing who were reigning prince of hits, “No, I didn’t. I wouldn’t departments collaborated tures. Their design for inducted into Sigma a throne that could only lie to you,” the Grammy in the 2020 Solar Decath- the neighborhood facili- Three local students Theta Tau International be challenged by one winner said. “I thought, lon on April 18-19, 2020. tates a sustainable and were among the 1,752 Honor Society of Nurs- another person — his ‘Oh man, that’s crazy.’ The team planned to trav- regenerative lifestyle: A mentor Max Martin. He degree-seeking candi- ing’s Theta-at-Large But I love the record. All el to the National Renew- community EcoGarden seemed unstoppable. dates who graduated Chapter. Members must the kids that I’m around, able Energy Laboratory and greenway that allows But the hits came to a from The University be in the upper 35 percent they love the record.” (NREL) in Golden, Colo., for community interaction halt as Dr. Luke became of Tampa May 9. of their class and have “It was very clever to put to present their projects in addition to opportuni- entangled in a bitter law- Shannon Brawley of completed at least half of it under another name,” last week.The trip was ties for the display of local suit with former collabo- Swampscott graduated the nursing curriculum. Pitbull said. “Let’s call it a canceled, but they were street art on existing and rator Kesha, who accused with a Bachelor of Science re-charge, re-boost, restart able to present their final new building surfaces. him of sexual assault Nursing in Nursing. The following Lynn and refresh. He discon- proposals in a virtual Peace Village homes are during their yearslong Andrew Gilliland of residents were named to nected, deprogrammed event where they won the constructed with a prefab- Marblehead graduated partnership, which began the third-quarter Honor and reprogrammed.” top award for Attached ricated high-performance Magna Cum Laude with when he became her Roll at Arlington Cath- Dr. Luke and Doja Cat Housing and was award- BuildSmart wall panel a Bachelor of Science mentor when she was 17. olic High School: Sarita declined to be interviewed ed Grand Jury Winner in system with rain-screen in Business Informa- Dr. Luke has vigorously Chen, Emily Cuellar, for this story. Sony’s RCA the residential division. cladding. The building tion Technology. denied the allegations. Records, which owns Ke- The Solar Decathlon enclosure minimizes heat Max Gross of Marblehead and Dariana Noyola. His career waned as the mosabe, had no comment. Design Challenge is gains and losses through graduated with a Bachelor case took center stage even Doja Cat signed with an annual competition careful joint and seam of Science in Finance. Joshua Cerretani of before the growing #MeToo open to students from detailing of the unitized Due to the COVID-19 Peabody has been in- movement; female acts RCA and Kemosabe in collegiate institutions wall, floor band, and roof pandemic, a virtual com- stalled as a member of The stood in solidarity with 2014, releasing her debut worldwide. The competi- band panels that integrate mencement was held. The National Society of Lead- Kesha, including Kelly EP “Purrr!” in August tion encourages students structure, insulation, and event was viewed online ership and Success (NSLS) Clarkson, Taylor Swift, 2014, two months before to work with builders, air sealing. The homes en- by students, their family for the spring semester at Adele and Lady Gaga. Kesha filed her law- developers, community joy superior acoustic and members and friends. Dean College in Franklin. Feeling the pressure, Perry suit against Dr. Luke. leaders, and other in- thermal comfort with low Bailey Peicott of Pea- even released her first ma- Press materials for dustry partners to meet energy via energy recovery Jarmel Dumond of body has been named a jor-label album without a Doja Cat do not men- stringent design require- ventilation, ducted mini- Saugus and Lucille member of The National Dr. Luke song on it. While tion that Dr. Luke is ments and create market- split heating, and cooling Morello of Peabody were Honor Society for Dance Dr. Luke still crafted songs the mastermind behind able, affordable concepts. systems, EnergyStar ap- among the 66 students in Arts (NHSDA) Collegiate for artists including Ne-Yo, “Say So” or four other Gansenberg was among pliances, L.E.D. lighting, Curry’s College’s School Program this semester. Big Boi, Trey Songz and songs on her album. Tyga, the pop smashes When asked if she was that he had become synon- surprised Dr. Luke had a Couples turn to ‘minimonies’ to salvage wedding plans ymous with eluded him. No. 1 hit, music journal- Until now. ist Evelyn McDonnell By Leanne Italie mate experience or unable Dr. Luke, born Lukasz said: “I guess in the ASSOCIATED PRESS to afford splashier affairs. Gottwald, is marking sense that he kind of Before the pandemic a comeback with the snuck into No. 1, yes.” NEW YORK — Couples so dramatically changed funky Doja Cat hit “Say “The cynic in me is not trying to salvage wed- lives, 20,000 to 30,000 So,” which topped this that surprised because dings put on hold by the weddings happened every week’s Billboard Hot money talks and he is a coronavirus are feeding a weekend in the U.S., 100 chart thanks to its hitmaker,” added Mc- fresh trend in the bridal with more than 550,000 remix featuring Nicki Donnell, a professor of industry: the “minimony.” originally planned for Minaj. The song, pro- journalism at Loyola Rather than wait, they’re April, May and June this duced and co-written Marymount University. getting hitched alone or year, according to data by Dr. Luke, is on Doja “I think if it had been with a few local loved ones from the wedding plan- Cat’s sophomore album announced as a Dr. Luke looking on at a safe social PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ning site TheKnot.com. “Hot Pink,” released last song from the beginning distance as other guests Jake Avery proposed to Kate Whiting while Worldwide, 93 percent of November on Dr. Luke’s that would have gotten join virtually. Then they helicopter skiing in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains. couples whose weddings Kemosabe Records. the headlines right away.” plan to reschedule larger are impacted by the virus Instead of using his McDonnell added celebrations when allowed. would I want to wait to a close friend recently are rescheduling, with known stage name, Dr. that the song’s success “We were about to put marry my best friend?” ordained will marry them only 7 percent canceling Luke used the moni- on TikTok helped Dr. a $15,000 deposit down The 300-guest wedding in their yard June 6. altogether, the site said. ker Trevor Trax when Luke take a backseat: on a venue when coro- of her dreams, and those Their approach, born The average cost of wed- credited as the producer “If it had been taken navirus hit,” said Kate of her 40-year-old fiance, of necessity, is a play on dings pre-pandemic was of the song, which found to radio stations ... in Whiting, 35, in Northern Jake Avery, will happen micro weddings, the first teetering at just under major success after a normal way, radio California’s tiny Lake once a COVID-19 vac- choice for some couples $34,000, and the aver- TikToker Haley Sharpe stations might have Almanor Peninsula. “Why cine is in place. For now, looking for a more inti- age guest count at 131. performed a dance to the been more reluctant.” WEATHER LOTTERY

National weather TODAY’S FORECAST MARINE FORECAST MASS. EVENING: MASS. MID-DAY: SUN, MOON, TIDES Forecast for Thursday, May 14, 2020 Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. Wednesday...... 6-2-5-7 Wednesday...... 0-9-7-5 Tuesday...... 0-8-2-9 Tuesday...... 2-0-9-0 Sunrise today 5:20 a.m. Sun and clouds. High 67F. SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 L Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. foot or less. Monday...... 3-7-0-8 Monday...... 7-8-0-6 Sunset today 7:59 p.m. Tonight: Clouds with rain after Tonight: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Yesterday’s payoff: Yesterday’s payoff: Sunrise tomorrow 5:19 a.m. H midnight. Low 47F. Waves 1 foot or less. Show- ers. Vsby 1 nm or less. EXACT ORDER EXACT ORDER High tide today 6:22 p.m. All 4...... $4,829 All 4...... $5,687 H Low tide today 11:58 a.m. L First or last 3...... $676 First or last 3...... $796 High tide tomorrow 7:20 p.m. Any 2...... $58 Any 2...... $68 Any 1...... $6 Any 1...... $7 ANY ORDER ANY ORDER All 4...... $201 All 4...... $237 Fronts First 3...... $113 First 3...... $133 Cold Warm Stationary Pressure Last 3...... $113 Last 3...... $133 H L High Low Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice TODAY TOMORROW SATURDAY MAY 22 MAY 30 <-10 -0s0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110+ M’ Sunny | High 67, Low 47 Rain | High 62, Low 49 P’ Cloudy | High 58, Low 45 NATIONAL SUMMARY: Conditions will continue trending warmer across the eastern United States tomorrow, while a system brings rain and thunder- storms from the Great Lakes to the western Gulf coast. Storms from Missouri to northeastern Texas will threaten hail, downpours and strong winds. Areas of showers and storms are expected to spread over the Northwest.

©2020 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 Classical’s Eusebio Quintana Five Prep wrestlers commits to play football at WPI named Academic By Daniel Kane All-Americans for ITEM STAFF LYNN — For the past few years now, there 2019-2020 season hasn’t been any doubt in Classical football stand- By Mike Alongi to deem them Academic out Eusebio Quintana’s ITEM SPORTS EDITOR All Americans.” mind about where he Curley has a 4.0 GPA wanted to continue his ed- The St. John’s Prep wres- and placed seventh as ucation. tling team dominated on a freshman, fourth as a “Ever since I visited the mat during the 2019- sophomore, and second as WPI my junior year in 2020 season, and they a junior in his state wres- April, I knew that was the dominated in the class- tling championships over room as well. On Wednes- school I wanted to go to,” the years. He had a 54-7 day, the National High Quintana said. “Really, it season record this year at School Coaches Associa- became my dream school 120 pounds and so far he tion (NHSCA) announced right away.” has a career record of 142- the 2020 High School Ac- That dream is coming 31. ademic All-Americans for true this fall with an add- Gikas has a 4.0 GPA and ed bonus for the Lynn na- the 2019-2020 school year, and ve Prep wrestlers was a two-time runner tive. Quintana of cially up for the state title in committed last month to — Nick Curley, Achilles Gikas, Rawson Iwanic- his junior and senior year continue not only his ed- at 160 pounds. He had a ucation, but also his ca- ki, Adam Schaeublin and Owen Gaffney — made season record this year of reer as a cornerback on 51-7 and a career record the gridiron at Worcester it onto the list. Curley is now a 3-time Academic of 144-21. He will attend Polytechnic Institute. Worcester Polytechnic In- “It’s just about how I got All-American, while Gi- kas is being honored for stitute next year. better on the eld over the Iwanicki has a 3.7 GPA years,” Quintana said. “As the second time. Iwanicki, Schaeublin and Gaffney and was a state wrestling a freshman, I didn’t expect champion this year at 138 that I would still be play- were all named Academic All-American for the rst pounds, putting up a sea- ing football in college. But son record of 54-5. I improved and it’s really time. To be nominated, an athlete must have a min- Schaeublin has a 3.9 an honor to be seen by the GPA and was a state school that you knew you imum 3.6 GPA and also champion this year as a already wanted to go to.” place at a state tourna- sophomore at 106 pounds. During his rst visits ment. He had a season record to WPI, it was the atmo- “This year’s Academ- this year of 56-4 and has sphere around the campus ic All Americans are the a current career record of that helped Quintana de- epitome of what a stu- 92-16. cide it was the t for him. dent-athlete is. Not only “One thing that stuck do they excel on the play- Gaffney has a 3.9 GPA out right away was the ing eld, mat, court, pool, and placed fourth in his community they had and track, but they also state wrestling champion- there,” Quintana said. “It excel in the classroom” ships this year as a senior was very happy. You go to stated NHSCA CEO Bob- at 195 pounds. He had a some schools and the stu- by Ferraro. “These stu- 43-11 season record this dent-athletes are leaders year and a career record of ITEM FILE PHOTO dents are walking around campus just looking down.” in and out of the classroom 88-49. He will attend The Classical senior Eusebio Quintana has committed to play football at and are the future leaders College of the Holy Cross Worcester Polytechnic Institute next season. QUINTANA, B2 of tomorrow. We are proud next year.

FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Major League Baseball owners have given the go-ahead to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-de- layed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans. No economic plan from MLB in rst session with players’ union NEW YORK (AP) — Ma- 50-50 split of revenues jor League Baseball did MLB receives during the not include an economic regular season and post- proposal during its open- season, a person familiar ing presentation to the with that plan told the AP. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS players’ union on terms to That person also spoke on If so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for vol- start the coronavirus-de- condition of anonymity be- untary workouts in small groups starting Friday when the league ban on such things expires. layed season. cause the plan was not Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced. criticized big leaguers for The concept would cut not being willing to cut the expenses of teams Poll of NBA players shows a desire pay further at a news con- worried about playing in ference on Tuesday, and empty ballparks due to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey the pandemic. The union to return to play if safe to do so said his state is open to views revenue sharing as games without spectators a salary cap, which it has MIAMI (AP) — A person Press on Tuesday on con- suming a season without ing to play home games in for all the major sports said it will never agree to, familiar with the results dition of anonymity be- fans and potentially play- an empty arena because of starting Saturday. and the concept was not of poll of NBA players tak- cause it was not to be de- ing at a centralized site the virus threat before the The electronic meeting presented. en by their union says tailed publicly. — notions that have been league suspended the sea- of MLB and the players’ If empty stadiums or there would be “over- The exact results of the discussed for some time. son, told radio station 95.7 association lasted between neutral sites are used, an three and four hours and whelming” support for any poll were unknown, and There are numerous The Game in the Bay Area agreement with the play- consisted of baseball of - plan that has this season the methodology behind hurdles to clear to get on Tuesday that he be- ers’ association is needed cials explaining their view resuming in a safe way the poll — including how games back, the need for lieves the Warriors’ season to play ball. is over. of the economics, science Opening day was to have amid the coronavirus pan- many players participated testing of players and staff and logistics of getting the demic. — was unclear. when play resumes among “We’ll be good soldiers. If been March 26. MLB’s the league asks us to play season under way, several plan could lead to the sea- The poll conducted by The NBPA sent a letter them, and what could be people familiar with the the National Basketball to agents Tuesday discuss- viewed as positive signs more games, we’ll play,” son starting around the session told The Associat- Fourth of July with an 82- Players Association was ing, among other things, Tuesday were just that — Kerr said. “I don’t antici- ed Press. The people spoke game regular season, informal but gave a clear the results of the player signs, not absolute indica- pate that happening, but on condition of anonymity playoffs expanding from sense that players would polling and some details of tors that there is a path we’ll be ready if it does. And in the meantime, you because no details were 10 teams to 14 and the like to not only get to the the call the union and its for a return to play this know, it’s not my decision, announced. designated hitter used for playoffs but also resume membership had late last season. it’s not our decision -- it’s Owners gave the go- the rst time in games be- at least some of the regu- week with NBA Commis- Golden State coach the NBA’s decision, what ahead Monday for a pro- tween National League lar season, according to sioner Adam Silver. In Steve Kerr, whose team to do, when to do it.” posal that players receive teams. the person who shared de- that call, Silver talked wouldn’t be headed to the the percentage of their tails with The Associated about the possibility of re- playoffs and was prepar- NBA, B2 2020 salaries based on a MLB, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 Classical’s Eusebio Quintana Does your commits to play football at WPI QUINTANA became a cornerstone for to their No. 1 school, and From B1 coach Brian Vaughan’s de- he’s doing it,” Vaughan healthcare fense at cornerback while said. “And then you add on “At WPI the students also playing slot receiver. top of that he gets to con- there were all smiling and “Eusebio is a great kid,” tinue to play football. It looked like they were all Vaughan said. “He did a worked out great for him having a good time,” Quin- great job at corner and and we’re really excited include a 24/7 tana said. “It’s a small inside receiver for us. He for him.” campus too which is one was our No. 1 corner last While Quintana will be of the things I like about year and he brings a lot playing for the Engineers colleges.” to table. He’s a decent on the field, he’s also set As time passed and height at six feet and an on studying mechanical talking kitty Quintana was recruited all-around great player for engineering in the class- by WPI on the football us.” room. field as well, he found that But it’s the hard work “WPI is known for being WPI coach Chris Robert- Quintana puts in off the a great engineering school companion? son and the Engineers field that Vaughan is most and that’s what I’ve been program were just as wel- proud of. wanting to go into for a coming. “I’d say the best quali- while now,” Quintana said. “What really stuck out ty about him is he gets it “As for football, I’ve been was the first meeting with done in the classroom,” focusing on just working the coach,” Quintana said. Vaughan said. “He un- and training even if I don’t “He knew I was a fresh- derstands how import- have weights or dumbbells man coming from Classi- ant that is and it’s really right now. cal, a kid from Lynn and translated to his college “The team sent out a he shook my hand, said selection because WPI is workout packet full of his full name and intro- really known for their ac- summer workouts and duced himself. It let me ademics. My oldest daugh- I’ve followed it,” Quintana know that he cares about ter is a graduate from said. “I know the coaches all his players, not just the there so I know firsthand have high expectations star ones.” the work it takes and how for us coming in and my On the field for the hard it is to get in. goal is to exceed those Rams, Quintana quickly “Not a lot of kids get to go expectations.” MLB submits plan to players’ union MLB game regular-season derstand that the people From B1 schedule that is played. of our United States need As part of that agreement, them to recognize that MLB officials showed if no games are played this is an important part slides during the meeting they would receive service of leisure time that all of and the union delegation, time for 2020 matching us want to have during which included players, what they earned last the summer, to watch caucused and asked ques- year. them play baseball, to root tions. Baseball officials The average MLB salary for our favorite teams,” explained how they would is $4.4 million at full price the Illinois Democrat said. use a lab in Utah to give if the season had started “We need that back, that the sport its own testing on time. normalcy back, and I hope ability, the people said. “I realize that the play- they’ll be reasonable as Baseball officials also ers have the right to hag- they negotiate. But I must expressed concern about a gle over their salaries, but say I’m disappointed in second wave of the corona- we do live in a moment many ways that players virus in the fall and their where the people of Illi- are holding out for these worries it could force can- nois and the people of the very, very high salaries cellation of the postsea- United States deserve to and payments during a son. While players are get their pastime back, to time when I think every- paid their salaries during watch, anyway, on televi- body is sacrificing.” the regular season, the sion,” Pritzker said in re- A member of the family bulk of MLB’s national sponse to the last ques- that controls Hyatt hotels, broadcasting revenue de- tion of his news conference. Pritzker’s net worth has rives from the postseason. “If they’re able to come been estimated by Forbes Players agreed March up with safety precau- at $3.4 billion. Mine does. That's Bella my virtual 26 to a deal in which they tions, as has been suggest- The players’ association would be paid prorated ed by Major League Base- declined comment on his shares of salaries based ball, that works, I hope remarks, spokesman cat from Element Care PACE. We're on the portion of the 162- that the players will un- Chris Dahl said. best friends. We play games, listen to NBA players want to return if it is safe music and exercise together. Bella NBA chance of us missing out right to withhold roughly From B1 on, what, 20-plus percent 1.08% of each player’s sal- reminds me about a lot of things of our contracts, which is ary for any game that is NBA players had some- for a lot of guys pretty sig- ultimately canceled. On like when to take my meds and what different reactions. nificant.” average, that would mean Memphis’ Ja Morant, the The NBA suspended its each NBA player stands to when my ride is coming. And my likely frontrunner for season on March 11 with lose about 21% of his total rookie of the year, tweeted 259 regular season games salary. No games have that he wants to play. And remaining, or roughly one- been officially canceled Bella keeps me connected to my Orlando guard Evan fifth of the season. yet; the 25% reduction Fournier said internation- Players have been paid starting with Friday’s care team when I'm not seeing them al soccer inching toward a in full on each of the four check was negotiated be- return “gives me hope” paydays that have fol- tween the league and the at the Element Care Wellness that the NBA can do the lowed, though that will union with the expecta- same. change Friday when most tion that the season will “Everybody in the of the league sees a 25% eventually be shortened. Center which has fun ac�vi�es every league, we want to finish reduction in their pay- A handful of teams have this year,” Cleveland’s check. opened their facilities for day. Element Care provides Larry Nance Jr. said earli- Players stand to lose voluntary workouts; Mi- er Tuesday. “One, obvious- roughly $850 million in ami and Orlando are ex- ly because we love the gross salary if the regular pected to be the next two everything you need to remain game, but at the same season is not resumed and teams to do so on Wednes- healthy and independent. And it's time there’s a serious the NBA exercises its day. FREE* if you qualify for Medicare Golf, tennis clubs reopen in England British Prime Minister and MassHealth. Everyone should Boris Johnson on Sunday outlined a “road map” for have great healthcare and a best easing the restrictions while maintaining forms of friend like I do. social distancing. “It’s quite safe really,” Harrison said before tee- ing off on the 13th hole in his second round Wednes- To learn more about day. “We’re not daft. Just go about the rules.” Sports venues were or- Element Care PACE, dered to be closed in March when Britain imposed a call 877 803 5564 (TTY 711) lockdown. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can set their own stance on ten- nis courts and golf courses. Wales is expected to open golf courses on May 18. The coronavirus has claimed more than 32,000 lives across Britain in a death toll behind only the United States. Golf and tennis clubs were inundated with calls No cost for MassHealth and Medicare eligible. Contact us and emails from members and the public after John- for Medicare only and private pay op�ons. Par�cipants son’s announcement to be- must receive all health care, primary and specialist PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS gin reopening. At Kington Golf Club, of- physician services-other than emergency services-as A golfer hits a shot after Sunningdale Golf ficials had hand sanitizers authorizedby PACE, or be fully and personally liable for Club reopened this morning as part of the at the 1st and 18th holes, costs of unauthorized services. British government relaxing the coronavirus prohibited touching of flags, lockdown measures, in Sunningdale, England and set up one-way routes Wednesday. on and off the course. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Pelosi: ‘The American people are worth it’ on $3T virus aid By Lisa Mascaro and cal leadership on par with cities to avert layoffs of po- ing here illegally. Padmananda Rama the Great Depression. lice, firefighters and other As the pandemic rages, ASSOCIATED PRESS House lawmakers are essential workers as local Pelosi had just one message set to return to Washing- revenues tank during the for Trump: “Tell the truth.” FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — ton for Friday’s vote, but shutdown. It boosts anoth- “This is a biggest disas- Guatemalans deported from the U.S. wave House Speaker Nancy Pe- prospects are dim in the er round of $1,200 direct ter that our country has losi defended the stunning from a bus after arriving at La Aurora airport Senate, where leaders say cash payments to Ameri- ever faced,” Pelosi said. $3 trillion price of tag of in Guatemala City. they won’t consider anoth- cans and provides $75 bil- “The president calls it a Democrats’ pandemic re- er aid package until June. lion for more virus testing. war — we’re all warriors, lief package Wednesday as Trump has insisted any The White House par- that people are dying in what’s needed to confront future coronavirus aid ticularly objected to the war. No these are fam- Trump ramps the “villainous virus” and package “must prioritize new requirements for ily, and people are dying in economic collapse. Americans’ health and the state election procedures the family,” she said. “The American people nation’s economic prosper- during the pandemic for “We have to address are worth it,” Pelosi told ity,” McEnany said. the November election in a big way,” she said. up expulsions of The Associated Press. The bill provides nearly and aid to people in fam- “The American people are In an interview with $1 trillion to the states and ilies with immigrants liv- worth it.” AP, Pelosi acknowledged the proposal is a start- migrant youth, ing point in negotiations with President Donald Trump and Republicans, citing virus who have flatly dismissed the coronavirus relief bill headed for a House vote. By Nomaan gler and months later she The White House imme- Merchant crossed illegally. Author- diately dismissed the pro- and Sonia Pérez D. ities later took her into posal, which is anchored ASSOCIATED PRESS custody in April at a Texas in billions to the states stash house, she said. HOUSTON — The and cash rebates to jobless “I did ask to talk to my young migrants and asy- Americans, as a nonstarter. brother because he want- lum seekers swim across “Unserious,” tweeted ed to get a lawyer, because the Rio Grande and clam- White House Press Secre- he wanted to fight for my ber into the dense brush tary Kayleigh McEnany. case,” she said. “But they of Texas. Many are teens As wary Americans wait told me they were not let- who left Central America on Washington, the stakes ting people talk to anyone. on their own; others were for all sides are enormous. No matter how much I The virus outbreak threat- sent along by parents from PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS refugee camps in Mexico. fought, they were not let- ens the health and econo- They are as young as 10. ting anyone stay.” my of Americans, posing a House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during an interview with The Under U.S. law they She is now under quar- generational test of politi- Associated Press on Capitol Hill. would normally be al- antine at her family’s lowed to live with rela- home. tives while their cases Similarly, Osvaldo, 17, Paul Manafort to be released due to virus said agents wouldn’t let wind through immigra- By Michael Balsamo FCI Loretto, a low-securi- people is nearly impossible who can be released. tion courts. Instead the him call his father. He ASSOCIATED PRESS ty prison in Pennsylvania, behind bars. His lawyers had asked Trump administration is was held with other chil- dren in a cold room and is- according to his attorney, But Manafort did not the Bureau of Prisons to quickly expelling them WASHINGTON — Paul sued a foil blanket as well Todd Blanche. Manafort, meet qualifications set by release him to home con- under an emergency dec- Manafort, Donald Trump’s as a new mask and pair jailed since June 2018, the Bureau of Prisons for finement, arguing that he laration citing the corona- onetime presidential cam- of gloves each of the four had been serving more potential release in the pan- was at high risk for corona- virus pandemic, with 600 paign chairman who was days he was in custody. than seven years in prison demic, and the bureau did virus because of his age and minors expelled in April convicted as part of the Someone took his tem- following his conviction. not answer questions about preexisting medical condi- alone. special counsel’s Russia perature before he was His release comes as pris- why Manafort was freed. tions. Manafort was hospi- The expulsions are the investigation, has been on advocates and congres- Under the bureau’s guide- talized in December with latest administration deported, but he wasn’t tested for the coronavi- released from federal sional leaders have been lines, priority is supposed to a heart-related condition, measure aimed at pre- prison to serve the rest of pressing the Justice Depart- be given to those inmates two people familiar with venting the entry of mi- rus until he was back in Guatemala. Osvaldo was his sentence in home con- ment for weeks to release who have served half of the matter told The Asso- grant children, following finement due to concerns at-risk inmates before a their sentence or inmates ciated Press at the time. other programs such as given no immigration pa- perwork, just the medical about the coronavirus, his potential outbreak in the with 18 months or less left They were not authorized the since-rescinded “zero lawyer said Wednesday. system. They argue that the and who served at least 25 to discuss the matter pub- tolerance” policy that re- report from his examina- tion. Manafort, 71, was let out public health guidance to percent of their time. The licly and spoke to the AP on sulted in thousands of Wednesday morning from stay 6 feet away from other bureau has discretion about condition of anonymity. family separations. “I thought they would Border agencies say help me or let me fight my they have to restrict asy- case,” Osvaldo said, “but Supreme Court hangs up on phone arguments lum claims and border no.” A 10-year-old boy and crossings during the pan- ASSOCIATED PRESS phone. The high court The justices have not said outcome of an election. demic to prevent the vi- his mother, whom the AP is not identifying because heard arguments in 10 whether they will return to Kavanaugh said: “But rus’ spread. Migrants’ ad- WASHINGTON — The cases by telephone over the courtroom in October. we have to look forward she fears retribution for Supreme Court has held vocates call that a pretext six days as a result of the 11:55 a.m. — Supreme and just being realistic, speaking publicly, spent two weeks of arguments to dispense with federal coronavirus pandemic. Court Justice Brett Kava- judges are going to worry protections for children. months at a squalid camp by telephone because of Audio of the arguments naugh says he would ap- about chaos.” In interviews with The in Matamoros, Mexico, the coronavirus pandemic, was broadcast live, a first for ply the “avoid chaos prin- 11:20 a.m. — The Su- Associated Press, two re- across from Brownsville, hearing cases about Pres- the court. The cases the jus- ciple of judging.” preme Court justices have cently expelled teens said Texas, waiting for their ident Donald Trump’s tax tices heard had been previ- Kavanaugh is asking invoked fears of bribery and border agents told them immigration court dates records, contraceptive care ously postponed because of questions during the Su- chaos to suggest they think they wouldn’t be allowed under the Trump admin- mandates and religious states can require presiden- to request asylum. They istration program known education disputes, with the virus. Additional previ- preme Court’s final day were placed in cells, fin- as “Remain in Mexico.” audio available live to au- ously scheduled cases have of telephone argument. tial electors to back their gerprinted and given a When she lost an initial diences around the world. been postponed to the fall. One of Wednesday’s cases states’ popular vote winner medical exam. Then, after decision, she decided he The court heard sever- It’s unclear whether the involves Colorado elector in the Electoral College. four days, they were flown would be better off tem- al days of arguments that court’s experience with Micheal Baca. In 2016, That’s the major take- back to their home coun- porarily with her brother had been postponed be- live audio will change ar- Baca voted for John Ka- away from the first round try of Guatemala. The AP in the United States. She cause of the coronavirus. guments going forward. sich rather than Hillary of arguments by tele- is withholding the teens’ watched him swim across Wednesday was the sixth Before the pandemic, tran- Clinton, who won the phone Wednesday, dealing last names to protect their the Rio Grande. and final day. Decisions are scripts of the court’s argu- state’s popular vote. Baca with whether electors are privacy. The woman expected expected by early summer. ments were available on was removed as an elector bound to choose the per- Brenda, 16, left Guate- he would be treated the Some observations, triv- the same day, but audio of as a result. He and two son who won the popular mala in hopes of reach- same as before, when such ia and analysis from our arguments was generally other electors sued. vote. The first case heard ing the U.S. to eventually children were picked up Supreme Court reporters provided on the Friday af- Lawrence Lessig repre- involves three Washington work and help her fami- by the U.S. Border Patrol (all times local): ter arguments were held. sented Washington elec- state electors who in 2016 ly. Her father works on a and taken to Department 12:20 p.m. — The Su- The court traditionally tors. Lessig argued that voted for Colin Powell for farm, but it’s not enough. of Health and Human Ser- preme Court has hung up finishes its work by late there have been only a president rather than the “We barely eat,” she said. vices facilities for eventu- the phone. The justices on June and then takes a handful of faithless elec- state’s vote winner, Hil- Her family borrowed al placement with a spon- Wednesday heard their break from hearing ar- tors in American history, lary Clinton. Those elec- $13,000 to pay a smug- sor, usually a relative. last scheduled cases by guments until October. with no bearing on the tors were fined $1,000. Poll shows a partisan split over religious freedom

By Elana Schor and pandemic-related limits — think they should be dom,” Maslowski said of Emily Swanson on in-person and drive-in allowed with restrictions, the Kentucky ban. “On the ASSOCIATED PRESS services — a stance that while 15 percent think other hand, I’m not sure if appeals to his conserva- they should be allowed some of that restriction is NEW YORK — As the tive base, according to the without restrictions. Just warranted because of the nation’s houses of worship new poll by The Univer- 5 percent of Democrats fa- severity of the contagious weigh how and when to re- sity of Chicago Divinity vor unrestricted in-person virus. It’s a whole new sit- sume in-person gatherings while coronavirus stay-at- School and The Associated worship, and 38 percent uation.” home orders ease in some Press-NORC Center for think it should be permit- The unprecedented cir- areas, a new poll points to a Public Affairs Research. ted with restrictions. cumstance of a highly partisan divide over wheth- The poll found Republi- Caught between the poles contagious virus whose er restricting those services cans are more likely than of the debate are Americans spread was traced back, in violates religious freedom. Democrats to say prohib- like Stanley Maslowski, 83, some regions, to religious Questions about whether iting in-person services a retired Catholic priest in gatherings prompted most states and localities could during the coronavirus St. Paul, Minn., and an in- leaders across faiths to restrict religious gather- outbreak violates reli- dependent who voted for suspend in-person worship ings to protect public health gious freedom, 49 percent Trump in 2016 but is unde- during the early weeks during the pandemic while to 21 percent. cided this year. Maslowski of the pandemic. But it permitting other secular A majority of Demo- was of two minds about a wasn’t long before worship activities have swirled for crats, 58 percent, say they court challenge by Ken- restrictions prompted legal weeks and resulted in more think in-person religious tucky churches that suc- skirmishes from Kansas than a dozen legal challeng- services should not be al- cessfully exempted in-per- to California, with several es that touch on freedom to lowed at all during the son religious services from high-profile cases champi- worship. pandemic, compared with the temporary gathering oned by conservative legal President Donald 34 percent of Republicans ban issued by that state’s nonprofits that have allied Trump’s administration who say the same. Among Democratic governor. with the Trump adminis- has sided with two church- Republicans, most of the “On the one hand, I think tration’s past elevation of es contesting their areas’ remainder — 48 percent it restricts religious free- religious liberty. GRAPHIC | ASSOCIATED PRESS B4 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 COMICS

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Try to understand the opponent’s plan Victor Hugo wrote, “He who every the only game, it might be missed af- morning plans the transaction of the ter South’s two-club response. Here, day and follows out that plan, carries though, five clubs was an excellent a thread that will guide him through contract. Also, South’s bid helped the maze of the most busy life. But him in the play. where no plan is laid, where the dis- Declarer won the first trick with posal of time is surrendered merely his heart ace and played off dum- to the chance of incidence, chaos my’s two top diamonds. When the will soon reign.” queen didn’t drop, South ran the That is excellent advice for a bridge club jack. West won with the king but player, but sometimes you have to try continued with another heart. South to understand your opponent’s plan, claimed nine tricks: two hearts, two so that you can find a successful diamonds and five clubs. countermeasure. “You had six clubs?” asked an in- What happens in this three-no- credulous West. “Sorry, partner. How trump contract after West leads the could I tell?” heart jack? Suppose South had a guaranteed South’s one-spade response spade stopper. Wouldn’t he have was debatable. The hand’s key fea- established dummy’s diamonds? ture was the good club suit. But, of South’s actual line strongly suggested course, players are brainwashed into that he was trying to run nine tricks thinking that only major suits are fit without losing the lead and was giving for bidding, and if four spades were himself a chance in both minors. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS Katy Keene: “Chapter Thirteen: Come Together” The CW, 8 p.m. Season Finale! Katy (Lucy Hale) is starting to see things a lit- tle more clearly and needs Gloria’s (Katherine LaNasa) help to make her plan work and it leads her to unexpected opportunities. Pepper (Julia Chan) finds a way to make it right with Jorge (Jonny Beauchamp) and Josie (Ashleigh Murray), but she must also try to let go of peo- ple in her past. Meanwhile, Josie is worried about Alexander (Lucien Laviscount) and turns to someone unexpected for help. Council of Dads: “The Sixth Stage” NBC, 8 p.m. Robin (Sarah Wayne Callies) contemplates romantic life after Scott (Tom Everett Scott). Luly (Michele Weaver) and Evan (Steven Sil- ver) make a risky investment with their loan money. Anthony (Clive Standen) prepares for the transition of the Crab Shack and develops a surprising friendship with the new owner’s representative, Margot (guest star Hilarie Bur- ton). Larry (Michael O’Neill) confronts his past failures and tries to make amends with his new family. Star of the Month: Edward G. Robinson: “Funny Guy Roles” Jameela Jamil hosts The Misery Index. TCM, beginning at 8 p.m. Catch a Classic! crew work to evacuate a doctor from Pac-North When scrappy single mom Jackie (Pauley Per- a very limited stock pantry. It’ll take more than In tonight’s celebration of Edward G. Robinson, hospital and find themselves in a life-threat- rette) visits her incarcerated dad (tough-guy s’mores and a round of kumbayas to impress viewers can start to see a more diverse side to ening situation; and Sullivan (Boris Kodjoe) character actor Jack McGee, Rescue Me), the moms, the judges Tom, Padma and Gail, the actor beyond the tough-guy roles for which undergoes surgery for his chronic leg pain. Javier (Jaime Camil) tags along. Seems her and guest judge Top Chef Charleston winner brother-in-law is hoping to lift the “curse” on he remains famous with a lineup of films that Blindspot: “We Didn’t Start the Fire” Brooke Williamson. his marriage by finally getting his father-in- includes comedies (or crime films with come- NBC, 9 p.m. Yum and Yummer dic elements) in which he starred, including law’s blessing. Jane (Jaimie Alexander) and the team reach Cooking Channel, 10 p.m. The Whole Town’s Talking(1935), A Slight Case How to Get Away With Murder: “Stay” out to Patterson’s (Ashley Johnson) father to Season Premiere! of Murder(1938), Larceny, Inc.(1942) and ABC, 10 p.m. Brother Orchid (1940). gain access to a high-level conference in Fin- Series Finale! The temperature is rising, and some folks like land where they hope to bring Matthew Weitz it really hot! Eddie Jackson shares hot and Man With a Plan: “Stuck in the Middle Annalise (Viola Davis) discovers there’s a sur- (Aaron Abrams) to their side. Bill Nye reprises spicy dishes that give a little sweet, a little sa- With You” prise witness that threatens her case. Mean- his role as “Bill Nye.” vory and a whole lot of spice. CBS, 8:30 p.m. while, Connor (Jack Falahee) tries to persuade In the new episode “Stuck in the Middle With Ghost Adventures: “Bloodshed in the the K3 to go along with a new plan. Elsewhere, The Misery Index You,” Adam’s (Matt LeBlanc) mother-in-law, Bordello” a lie between Frank (Charlie Weber) and Bon- TBS, 10:30 p.m. Alice (returning guest star Nancy Lenehan), Travel Channel, 9 p.m. nie (Liza Weil) threatens their relationship as Season Premiere! makes an unexpected visit and reveals some Zak Bagans and the Ghost Adventures crew Annalise’s killer is finally revealed. 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Change may not be your thing, but WGBX The Great British Father Brown Frankie Drake Endeavour on Masterpiece PBS NewsHour (N) Father Brown L PBS Baking Show Unwanted rival. Mysteries Mysterious death. Unwanted rival. keeping up with the times will be essential if you want to get ahead. WWJE Trace of Evil The Last 24 “Bound Southern Fried Cruise Ship Killers FBI: Criminal Bizarre Bizarre Killer R JN to Die” Homicide “MERRIAN” Pursuit Murders Murders Kids LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) WLVI Gold- Gold- Katy Keene Katy In the Dark “The 7 News at 10PM on Modern Modern Family Family Bob’s X CW bergs bergs needs Gloria’s help. Unusual Suspects” CW56 (N) Family Family Guy Guy Burgers Figure out a way to barter with people who have services you need. 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By Lorne Cook and reinstated a nationwide virus in our communities,” and resurrect Europe’s Elena Becatoros lockdown for four days be- he said, noting that other badly battered tourism in- ASSOCIATED PRESS ginning Wednesday night previously novel diseases dustry. The pandemic has after a spike in reported like HIV have never dis- prompted border closures BRUSSELS — New infections and complaints appeared, but that effec- across Europe and shut coronavirus clusters have from officials that social tive treatments have been down the lifeline of cheap surfaced around the world distancing rules were be- developed. local flights. as nations struggle to bal- ance reopening economies ing ignored. Despite the risk that The EU’s executive arm, and preventing a second A top World Health Or- loosening restrictions the European Commis- wave of infections, while ganization official, mean- could lead to infection sion, laid out its advice for a top global health offi- while, warned that it’s spikes, European nations lifting ID checks at closed cial warned Wednesday possible the new coronavi- have been seeking to re- borders, helping to get that COVID-19 could be rus may be here to stay. start cross-border travel, airlines, ferries and buses around for a long time. “This virus may never go particularly as the sum- running while ensuring PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Authorities in the Chi- away,” Dr. Michael Ryan mer holiday season looms the safety of passengers Cemetery workers place coffins in a common nese city of Wuhan, where said in a press briefing for countries whose econo- and crew, and preparing grave during a funeral at the Nossa Senhora the pandemic first began Wednesday. Without a mies rely on tourists flock- health measures for hotels. Aparecida cemetery, in Manaus, Brazil. late last year, reported- vaccine, he said it could ing to their beaches, muse- It’s not clear whether ly were pressing ahead take years for the global ums and historical sites. EU nations will follow al agreements with their Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Wednesday to test all 11 population to build up suf- The European Union un- that advice, since they, not neighbors. said Austria was aiming million residents for the ficient levels of immunity. veiled a plan to help citi- Brussels, have the final Austria said its border for similar agreements virus within 10 days after “I think it’s important to zens across its 27 nations say over health and secu- with Germany would re- with Switzerland, Liech- a handful of new infec- put this on the table,” he salvage their summer rity matters. open fully on June 15, and tenstein and its eastern tions were found. said. “This virus may be- vacations after months Some European coun- that border checks would neighbors “as long as the In Lebanon, authorities come just another endemic of coronavirus lockdown tries have sought bilater- be reduced starting Friday. infection figures allow.” CLASSIFIED

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Local, On demand Anytime, Anywhere THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B7 INTERNATIONAL Death toll at Kabul clinic rises to 24 Merkel: Evidence of By Rahim Faiez Russian role in German ASSOCIATED PRESS KABUL, Afghanistan — parliament hack Officials on Wednesday raised the death toll from ASSOCIATED PRESS cutor putting a concrete a militant attack on a ma- person on the wanted ternity hospital in Kabul BERLIN — German list,” Merkel said, without to 24, including mothers, Chancellor Angela Merkel elaborating. “I take these nurses and two babies. said Wednesday there is things very seriously.” A day after the shooting “hard evidence” of Russian “I can say honestly that rampage, 20 infants were involvement in a cyberat- this pains me: on the one under medical observa- tack on the German parlia- hand, I work every day for tion, lying swaddled in ment in 2015 that report- a better relationship with blankets in hospital cribs. edly also involved the theft Russia, and when you see Militants had stormed of documents from her own on the other hand that there the hospital Tuesday, set- parliamentary office. is such hard evidence that ting off an hours-long German daily Sueddeut- Russian forces are involved shootout with police. As sche Zeitung reported last in acting this way, this is an the gunfight raged, Af- week that federal prosecu- area of tension,” she added. ghan security forces car- tors have issued an arrest Russian officials have ried out babies and fran- warrant against an al- repeatedly denied any in- tic mothers. The clinic in leged officer with Russia’s volvement by Moscow in Dashti Barchi, a mostly PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS GRU military intelligence the 2015 hacking attack Shiite neighborhood in Af- A mother breastfeeds her 2-day-old baby at the Ataturk Children’s agency identified as Dmi- on the German parlia- ghanistan’s capital, is sup- Hospital a day after they were rescued from a deadly attack on another triy Badin, who already ment, calling the German ported by international maternity hospital, in Kabul, Afghanistan. is being sought by U.S. accusations groundless. aid group Doctors Without authorities. On Friday, They have similarly dis- Borders. a broken bone and was the hospital attack. Noorzada, who worked at news magazine Der Spie- missed charges of Rus- One woman gave birth transferred to a children’s “I immediately rushed to Dashti Barchi with Doc- gel reported that corre- sian meddling in the 2016 as the shooting was taking hospital. The other 20 ba- the hospital, got there but tors Without Borders, also spondence from Merkel’s U.S. presidential election place, the aid group said bies “are in good health couldn’t find my wife or known by their French ac- parliamentary office was and alleged cyberattacks in a statement Wednesday. and under our observa- the baby,” he said. His wife ronym MSF, could not find among the documents tar- on other Western nations It said the woman and her tion,” he said. called him a short while her after searching all of geted in the 2015 hack. and institutions. Prosecutors haven’t baby were doing well. Outside Ataturk Hospi- later, crying and saying Kabul hospitals. Merkel indicated that confirmed those reports, The Interior Ministry tal, anxious relatives wait- she had managed to flee Her brother-in-law, Mah- the German investigation initially said Tuesday that but Merkel was asked ed for news. the attack but couldn’t re- di Jafari, his eyes filled doesn’t change her assess- 16 people were killed and Qurban Ali, a 27-year- cover their baby. The two about the theft of data ment of Russia’s tactics, with tears, said the family more than 100 wounded. old father, came to see his rushed to Ataturk Hospi- from her office in a ques- pointing to a strategy of would give DNA samples Wahid Majroh, the depu- newborn daughter Bakht- tal after hearing the ba- tion-and-answer session “hybrid warfare, which ty public health minister, awar who was among bies were evacuated there, to see if the charred un- with lawmakers in par- includes warfare in con- on Wednesday raised the those evacuated from and to their relief found claimed body remaining at liament Wednesday. She nection with cyber, disori- death toll to 24 and said Dashti Barchi. His name Bakhtawar. the morgue was her. replied: “I get the impres- entation and factual dis- 16 people were wounded. was on a wristband the “Thank God ... my child “We mourn the loss of sev- sion that they picked up tortion.” Of those evacuated, 21 baby was given after she and my wife both are un- eral patients, and we have relatively indiscriminate- Merkel said there is every babies were taken to Ka- was born early Tuesday, a hurt,” said Ali. indications that at least one ly what they could get.” reason to keep up efforts bul’s Ataturk Hospital, preterm baby. But others were not so colleague was also killed,” “I am very glad that the for a good relationship with where physician Sayed Ali said he was watching fortunate. The family of Doctors Without Borders investigations have now Russia, “but this naturally Fared said one infant had TV when he heard about 35-year-old nurse Maryam said in its statement. led to the federal prose- doesn’t make it easier.” WE AREAREWE

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