TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Peabody/Salem trolley funding on track

By Anne Marie Tobin in capital funds to the project. ridership is out there to figure to figure out the most viable ITEM STAFF Peabody Director of Com- out what kind of program we option for both communities.” munity Development Curt can run,” he said. If passed, the act will pro- BOSTON — A Pea- Bellavance said the funds will “We will likely bring in a vide a total of $455 million in body-to-Salem trolley service allow the city to begin the pro- consultant to guide us in set- relief to communities hard hit is inching closer to becoming cess of narrowing down the ting up a pilot program to test by COVID-19. a reality, thanks to an amend- many ideas that have been the different scenarios to de- “During this public-health ment by Sen. Joan B.Lovely discussed in connection with termine what’s feasible. We and economic crisis, I am (D-Salem) to the ENDURE the project. have four or five ideas floating proud to vote with my Senate Act, which was recently “We’ve been talking about around, so by gathering infor- colleagues for an economic de- passed by the Massachusetts this for a while now and need mation and data, that will al- velopment bill making critical Senate. to test the waters out there low us to narrow those down. The Act allocates $500,000 to see what type and level of We need some real-time data TROLLEY, A3 Lynn and

Kim Driscoll has served as mayor for 14 years. Saugus get As mayor, green light Driscoll to reduce ‘plays to air pollution By Thor Jourgensen Salem’s ITEM STAFF Achieving Green Community status with help from the Metropolitan Area strengths’ Planning Council (MAPC) is helping Lynn and Saugus reduce air pollution, By Elyse Carmosino including in communities of color. ITEM STAFF MAPC helped Lynn achieve Green Community this year, resulting in the SALEM — When Salem Mayor Kim city receiving a Department of Energy Driscoll first took office in 2006, the Resources $495,030 grant to support city was suffering from a slew of eco- implementation of a variety of ener- nomic problems. gy-efficiency measures across its mu- Record deficits, poor financial man- nicipal facilities. agement and a bad bond rating all The Energy Reduction Plan devel- painted a picture of a city past its oped through this process provides prime. Primarily known then for its GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY a road map to achieving a 20 percent floundering manufacturing industry, reduction in municipal energy use over Salem’s downtown area at the time Social justice matters to Marblehead 12-year-old five years, according to MAPC. was blighted by empty storefronts and Saugus in 2015 received MAPC-sup- rundown public parks. By Steve Krause things.” Molly ported Green Community designation The situation had become so dire, in ITEM STAFF Last month, she was a fi- Blander in part to help the town launch mu- fact, that the city was borrowing mon- nalist in an international participated nicipal energy-efficiency projects. To ey just to pay the salaries of its teach- MARBLEHEAD — Molly Pulitzer Center poetry con- in the date, Saugus has received more than ers and police officers. Blander is 12 years old, with test — the youngest of the 18 Black Lives $800,000 in Green Communities. “There were a lot of institutionalized a socially conscious mother remaining contestants out of Matter MAPC, a regional planning agency bad habits here that needed to be cor- who is also a writer. 1,000 who applied. protests serving 101 cities and towns in met- rected,” Driscoll said, referring to ac- So it’s only natural that The contest was called earlier this ropolitan Boston, has drawn close con- tions of former politicians who, as she Molly had the footsteps in “Fighting Words,” and it month. nections in its research between pollu- put it, “cut corners at times.” which to follow. But where asked young people to think tion and disease. Now, 14 years later, Salem has wit- Leigh Blander writes prose, about how journalism and po- The greenhouse gas inventory tool re- nessed a burst of economic growth Molly is making her mark etry can help make sense out cently launched by MAPC is designed that has helped redefine the city’s with poetry. Their similar- of today’s events. Students to help municipalities like Lynn and reputation, attracting a new wave of ities lie in what they write wrote poems or essays based Saugus devise greenhouse gas pollu- tourists fascinated by its infamous on stories not often reported about — hot-topic issues. And tion reduction strategies. So far, three past and drawing in residents who that were picked from the Pu- the two are also similar in communities — Melrose, Arlington, feel at home in the eclectic Witch City. litzer site. another way. Neither has any and Natick — have adopted the tool, But change didn’t happen overnight. Blander chose the ordeal compunction about poking which is available free of charge to all After serving as Chelsea’s depu- of asylum-seekers and right and prodding people to get Massachusetts cities and towns. ty city manager for several years, off the bat, the poem’s title them to understand. “GHG inventories are essential to Driscoll said she was motivated to run — “Home Sweet Home — An “For me, I like to call my- crafting local climate action plans, pro- for office in Salem — where she’d lived Oxymoron” — reflected its self an activist for social and viding a baseline to measure the impact since attending Salem State as an tone. It is angry, yet compas- racial justice,” Molly Bland- sionate — as is reflected in the of future climate change mitigation er said. “I’ve always been DRISCOLL, A3 very passionate about those MOLLY, A3 MAPC, A3

INSIDE Swampscott residents MAN DROWNS IN LYNNFIELD POOL Boston trash disposal program Jones, Crighton ght Tragedy struck in Lyn- food insecurity. A5 By David McLellan gram provides each house- nfield Monday morning when an unidentified Opinion ITEM STAFF hold with a new 35-gallon wheeled cart for trash and re- adult male drowned in his A weekend in COVID- SWAMPSCOTT — In just quires residents to purchase backyard pool, according free New Hampshire. one week, wheeled black bags for any trash in excess to a joint statement issued A4 plastic bins sporting the of the 35 gallons. by Lynnfield Fire Chief • town seal have become ubiq- According to Allie Fiske, Glenn Davis and Police Carrying on the uitous in Swampscott. While assistant to the town admin- Chief David Breen. school reopening many residents have aired istrator, the program’s inten- The statement said that conversation. A4 their grievances about the tion is to encourage recycling at approximately 11:03 Sports new waste-disposal program, while decreasing the tonnage a.m., Lynnfield Emergen- town officials say they have of waste generated by resi- ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO cy 911 dispatch received a Mahan, Abbruzzese made the right fiscal move. 911 phone call for a possi- pair up to win 81st dents, “thereby mitigating the Swampscott’s new waste-disposal pro- Swampscott’s new spiraling cost of solid-waste ble drowning in progress Tedesco Four-Ball waste-disposal program went gram began Monday, with each house- at 1 Taylor Terrace. Invitational. B1 into effect Monday. The pro- hold provided with a 35-gallon wheeled TRASH, A3 barrel for trash. LYNNFIELD, A5 Opportunity of a lifetime at North Shore Community College By Gayla Cawley perience in lieu of taking a tra- Bryant. sessment (PLA) as a strategy having to take the entire course. ITEM STAFF ditional course through a new The initiative, the Northeast to boost college completion, NSCC administrators say get- initiative led by the school. Regional Prior Learning Assess- strengthen professional skills ting that leg up can make a col- LYNN — North Shore Commu- “Given the impact of the coro- ment Consortium (NERPLAC), for higher paying jobs in region- lege degree seem less daunting. nity College is providing current navirus, the timing may be good is a partnership between Essex al growth industries, and en- “If people think a college de- and prospective students an op- for this initiative given the num- and Middlesex County commu- gender engagement in lifelong gree is out of their reach and portunity to earn college credit ber of folks who are out of work, nity colleges, state colleges and learning. they see an opportunity like for life experience through a col- who have realized that they universities, private colleges, If individuals demonstrate this, it can be very motivating,” laborative initiative. need to change jobs to make workforce boards, employers through that assessment that said Dr. Cristy Sugarman, exec- Current students, people con- more money, or find themselves and community-based organiza- they already know the infor- utive director of the Center for sidering going back to college with the time to build on their tions. mation that would otherwise be Alternative Studies. “You’re not or those changing careers are education foundation,” said It promotes and increases taught in a college course, they able to earn credit for work ex- NSCC Interim President Nate the use of Prior Learning As- are awarded the credit without NSCC, A3

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Richard Hutchison, 66 Mary M. Cullin, 94 Ethel Cahill, 100

LYNNFIELD — On July 29, SWAMPSCOTT — Mary M. LYNN — Ethel (Photinos) 2020, Richard “Hutch” Hutchi- Cullin, age 94, of Swamp- Cahill, age 100 of Lynn, died son, 66, died unexpectedly at scott, passed away peacefully peacefully at Brentwood Nurs- his home in Lynn eld. He was Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at ing and Rehabilitation Center, preceded in death by his fa- AdviniaCare at Salem, follow- Danvers, on Saturday August 1, ther, Richard, and brother, Eric, ing a lengthy illness. She was 2020. She was the former wife and is survived by his wife of the beloved wife of the late of the late Joseph G. Cahill. 36 years, Pamela Hutchison, Philip M. Cullin with whom she A lifelong resident of Lynn, son Tanner Hutchison, daugh- shared 47 years of marriage. she was the daughter of the ter Kara Hutchison, their re- Born and raised in Lynn, late John and Mary (Pastou) spective ancés Emily Sciarra Mary was the daughter of the Photinos. For many years Eth- and Tate Sahagian, sisters late Edward L. and Josephine el had worked at the jewelry Andi Korte and Holly Williams, A. (Devlin) Cashman. She was counter at Bradlees Depart- brothers Scott Hutchison and a graduate of Lynn English ment Store, an d had previ- Joel Hutchison, and his moth- High School, class of 1942 ously worked at the GE during Liam and Maeve Anastasia; er Veronica Hutchison, as well and Emmanuel College class World War II. and several nieces and neph- as numerous beloved nieces, of 1946. Mary was employed Ethel is survived by a son nephews, and in-laws. as a teacher by the Lynn Pub- ews including Martha Lausier Joseph Cahill of Groveland, a Hutch was born in Bad lic Schools for 28 years. She of Salem. daughter-in-law Brenda Cahill Kreuznach, Germany and grew event, the yearly “Turkey Bowl” earned a Masters of Educa- Mary was predeceased of Peabody, a grandson Bryan at the main gate of the Cem- up in Danbury, CT. After at- he hosted, open to anyone tion degree from Salem State by her brother Dr. Edward L. Cahill, and several nieces and etery on Boston Street at tending St. Michael’s college over the age of one. A friend University. Cashman, Jr., sister Natalie A. nephews. She was also the 11:45AM. Arrangements are in Vermont, he entered the to everyone he met, a mentor A longtime parishioner of St. Sassani, brother-in-law, Nich- sister of the late Paul and Jim- under the direction of the restaurant business, manag- to any kid who needed one, John the Evangelist Church in olas Sassani, and nephew my Photinos. Solimine Funeral Homes 426 ing and owning restaurants and the living embodiment of Swampscott, Mary was also Rev. John Edward Sassani. Service information: A Broadway (RTE1290) Lynn. in Atlanta, Tampa and Orlan- a ‘family man’, Hutch’s hospi- a religious education teacher Service information: A Fu- Graveside Service will be Directions and guestbook at do. He then transitioned into tality, generosity, and tough as and was active in Bible study neral Mass will be held at 10 held on Thursday August 6, www.solimine.com sales after moving to Massa- nails honesty, left their mark for many years. a.m. on Wed. August 5 at St. 2020 at 12:00 p.m. in Pine chusetts 26 years ago, recent- on the numerous lives he Mary is survived by her John the Evangelist Church, Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Rel- ly retiring as the Director of touched. children, Philip M. Cullin Jr. of Swampscott, MA. atives and friends are re- Regional Sales for Weiler Corp. Service information: In Franconia, NH, Mary P. Cullin Burial will follow at Swamp- spectfully invited to gather A lifelong sports fan, Hutch lieu of owers, the family of Nahant, Carolyn Osbahr scott Cemetery, Swampscott. devoted himself to coaching is requesting donations be and her husband Thomas of As an expression of sym- kids to be the best they could made to Wounded Warrior Nahant, Eileen Anastasia and pathy, in lieu of owers, be. This passion was exem- Project. Online guest book her husband Paul of Man- donations in Mary’s honor John J. Doucette, 62 pli ed in his favorite sporting at www.ccbfuneral.com. s eld; her sister, C. Patricia may be made to Care Dimen- Cashman of Swampscott; her sions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite grandchildren Colleen and B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 Sean Osbahr, Kerra, Cullin, or www.caredimensions.org LYNN — John J. Doucette, 62 of Lynn, died Saturday, John Santo Smedile, 86 August 1st surrounded by his 1934-2020 loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. SALEM — John Santo Sme- Richard K. McClory, 62 Born in Saugus, he was a life- dile, 86, of St. Petersburg, Flor- long resident of Lynn and was ida, formerly of Salem, passed the cherished son of the late away on July 24, 2020, at LYNN — Richard K. “Red” Genevieve H. (Corcoran) and the home he shared with his McClory, age 62, of Lynn, Robert E. Doucette Jr. John wife of nearly 23 years, Judy passed away unexpectedly on was a 29-year veteran of the (Wagner), following a period Friday at Massachusetts Gen- Lynn Police Department. Fam- of declining health.Born May eral Hospital. Born in Lynn, ily was the most important 28, 1934 in Salem, he was he was the son of the late thing in his life. He was Dad, the son of Stefano And Filippa John P. McClory, Sr and Lil- Grampy, Uncle John, “Douce” (Giunta) Smedile. He attend- lian R. (Roussin) McClory. He and a much-loved brother and ed Salem Public Schools and was raised in Lynn and was friend. He leaves his beloved Lynn Burdett College. a graduate of Lynn Technical wife and children Diane (Peter- A dedicated public servant, High School and North Shore son) Doucette, Christine Dou- John was a U.S. Navy veteran Community College where he cette, Katelyn Doucette, Tom with over 15 years of service, received his Associates De- Richard and Chantel Richard  owers, donations may be Executive Secretary to Salem gree. He had worked in the and his adored grandchildren made in John’s name to Care Mayor Samuel E. Zoll and the construction industry, and Dexter, Aniyah, Carter, Willow longtime Director of Civil De- Dimensions or to a charity of Monigle, Brett Butler and Jett prior to that he had worked as and Joel. He also leaves his fense. A well-known photogra- your choice. Shearer. He is survived by a chef at the Lido Restaurant siblings, Jane Barber, Robert, pher on the North Shore, he and the Porthole Pub in Lynn, George, Kevin, Brian, Rick and Service information: Friends several nieces and nephews. and family are welcome to owned Smedile Photo Film In addition to his parents, as well as at Whidden Hospi- Patrick Doucette and Edward Service in Danvers and for tal in Everett. Carter, three aunts, an uncle, call at the Cuffe-McGinn he was predeceased by his Plaistow, NH, Kathleen M. Ford over 50 years photographed brothers Leo J. Smedile and Red spent the last 24 years his nieces and nephews, his Funeral Home, 157 Maple signi cant moments in the with the love of his life, Chris- and her husband John of Lynn, brothers and sisters-in-law, St., Lynn, on Wednesday, Au- his wife, Sophie and Joseph Raymond C. McClory and his lives of many families and A. Smedile and his wife Louise tine Sullivan. Together they and many Corcoran and Dou- gust 5th from 4 p.m. until 8 communities. enjoyed skiing, taking rides wife Yoliet of NC, and Ruth cette cousins. Besides his par- p.m. Burial will take place and nephew, David. S. Boltrushek of Lynn; Chris’ In retirement, he resided along the water, going out to ents, he was pre-deceased by privately, with a Celebration John will be interred with mother, Elizabeth F. Lubas of in Florida and enjoyed a new dinner, and listening to local his sister, Ellen Redfern. of Life to be held at a later honors at Bay Pines National Peabody, Chris’ sisters; Lori found passion for travel with bands. He loved to ride mo- The family wishes to thank Cemetery in Saint Petersburg, Lubas of Rowley and Rebec- date. To leave an online mes- Judy and always with camera torcycles and had a passion Care Dimensions, his fellow FL. A Memorial Mass will be ca Skelton and her husband sage or condolence, please in hand to capture the beau- held at future date at Saint for cooking. He loved to host of cers at the Lynn Police Scott of Lynn; his former wife; visit www.cuffemcginn.com. ty of Alaska, Europe and even Anselm College in Manches- family barbecues at his home, Department and our extend- Jere McClory of Lynn; as well the Panama Canal. ter, NH. always taking on the role of ed family and friends for their as many nieces, nephews and John is also survived by his Service information: Me- grill master. He loved music support and kindness during cousins. He was the brother of ® children Phyllis Monigle and morial donations can be and had a knack for remem- this dif cult time. In lieu of LIFE WELL CELEBRATED the late John P. McClory, Jr, Wil- husband Glen of Haverhill, made in John’s honor to bering song lyrics. He was an MA, Mary Kate Butler and the Fund for St. John’s, c/o liam J. McClory, and Michael J. exceptional father to his kids, McClory. husband Peter of Wake eld, St. John’s Prep, 72 Spring and cherished his role of Gee MA, Very Reverend Steven An- Street, Danvers, MA 01923 Service information: His Gee to his grandchildren. He graveside service will be selm Smedile, O.S.B. of Saint or Saint Anselm Abbey, 100 enjoyed taking them hiking in Need to find Anselm Abbey, Manchester, St. Anselm Drive, Manches- held on Friday at 11AM in Lynn woods as well as camp- Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. NH and Richard Wall and wife ter, NH 03102. ing. He was a friend of Bill W. an article? Nancy of St. Petersburg, FL. To leave a message of con- All are invited to attend and for 29 years. Red was loved may meet at the main gate of He was the loving grandfather dolence visit www.dellorus- immensely by everyone who of Katelyn Monigle, Matthew so.net. the cemetery on Boston St. Subscribe to knew him and will be greatly at 10:45AM. Visiting hours missed. will be held on Thursday from e-edition on In addition to the love of his 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the life, Chris, he is survived by Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Lauretta Cormier, 94 four children; Kevin R. McClory, Broadway (RTE129), Lynn. Only $9.99/month Erin M. McClory and Candice Adhering to the guidelines of M. McClory, all of Lynn, and the Commonwealth of Mas- LYNN — Lauretta Cormier, Corrine M. McClory of Ames- sachusetts and the CDC, age 94, passed away peaceful- bury; Chris’ children; Thomas visitation will be limited ly on Wednesday, July 29 at the J. Sullivan and his partner to 40 family members and Abbott House Nursing home. Lynde Bruce of Saugus, and friends at a time. Those who She was the wife of Adrien J. Jessica L. Sullivan of Lynn; ve prefer may make donations Lynn Drug Task Force Cormier with whom she shared grandchildren; Kaiser Bod- in his honor to a charity of 59 years of marriage. den, Chase Bodden, Brandon your choice. Directions and Born and raised in Lynn she McClory, Caleb McClory, and guestbook at www.solimine. Hotline was the daughter of the late Al- Dylan Sullivan; his siblings; com dertic and Georgine (Leblanc) Marge A. Deary of Nashua, Leblanc. She graduated from NH, Sandra R. D’Agositno and 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY St. Jean’s High School and was her husband Joseph of Wake- or text the word tiplynn employed by the G.E. in Lynn. eld, Elizabeth T. Lebrasseur of After marrying the love of her and your tip to “tip411” (847411) life they had four children and became a stay-at-home mom. Lauretta was a member of the Natanielle Blue, 31 Spanish menu available former St. Jean’s Church and Sacred Heart Church and was All reports of neighborhood activity Dorothea of Salem , Richard will be investigated. a member of the St. Francis . of Lynn , one daughter , Pa- BEVERLY — Natanielle Blue, starting on Monday (Today). 3rd. order. tricia McGaughey of Lynn and 31, of Beverly, passed away Contributions in memory of Callers may remain anonymous. She enjoyed socializing with one granddaughter Katrina on July 31, 2020. Beloved Natanielle may be made to family and friends and had Townsend and her husband spouse of Nicole Labrec- Rory’s college fund via Go- the gift of bringing out the best Francis of Belton Texas, and que-Blue. Devoted parent of in people with her smile. Play- FundMe or to the charity of Did you know? many nieces and nephews. Rory. Loving child of Adrienne 781-593-7700 ing cards with her husband your choice. 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TRASH DRISCOLL provement Advisory Coun- biggest ongoing projects From A1 cil and the Salem State remains Salem’s water- From A1 University Neighborhood front, which she said hosts disposal.” undergraduate — in order Advisory Committee; in- a large portion of the city’s Last year, the cost of to bring a level of trans- vestments were made in untapped potential to im- waste disposal rose by parency and open commu- the city’s schools, roads prove the local community more than 10 percent in nication to local govern- and public spaces; and all and attract more tourism. Swampscott. At the same ment. government spending was “We sort of turned our time, the town’s overall Inspired by massive made publicly accessible back on the water, but budget increased by just systemic changes she wit- and transparent through we’re a coastal communi- 3.4 percent. The numbers nessed in Chelsea under a budget document. ty,” she said. “That’s the don’t add up, and it’s a hit its first city manager, Guy The new team also great age of Salem.” on the town’s finances. Santagate, Driscoll want- pledged to better utilize Driscoll said focusing The town held two pub- ed to see Salem undergo a Salem’s historic water- on the harbor and imple- lic forums leading up to similar revitalization. front. menting a ferry service the new program’s imple- “We were working on “We never looked back,” would provide a visitor mentation, during which this whole new form of Driscoll said. “It’s really base and help support re- many spoke out against government,” she said. been about trying to play tail and local restaurants. the program. “Codes and ordinances, to Salem’s strengths. I Salem’s current Har- Swampscott resident ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO things that just didn’t ex- think this place is amaz- bor Plan will determine Mark Miller said no “con- ist. They were in receiv- ing. I’ve worked in other how to build out 45 acres sensus” was sought among Households that exceed 35 gallons of trash ership. Guy really was a places that would have around the waterfront in residents before the pro- must now pay extra. steward of, ‘We’ve got to do given their eyetooth to a way that “makes sense gram went into effect. things right. We can’t go have what Salem has, and for (the) community long- gram, said, “This really was sis, with costs increasing “Wouldn’t it have been back to the way we were.’ it just didn’t feel like we term,” Driscoll said. a fiscal decision made by exponentially relative to better to have engaged the “I think that was pret- were maximizing it.” Although the city still the town administrator in the amounts historically town in advance of making ty influential for me to When asked how she faces issues, including a his capacity as chief finan- allocated in our annual this decision?” he asked. be part of an effort where managed her new role so looming affordable hous- cial officer.” Implementing operating budget,” said One woman, who only you could have good gov- efficiently, Driscoll partial- ing crisis, Driscoll said her the new program was a gave her first name, Mary Ronald Mendes, assis- ernment and you could do ly credited her time as a love for Salem stems from “non-negotiable” “executive Ellen, said she appreciates tant town administrator. good things, or you could member of Salem State’s the fact that people of all decision,” Titcomb said, and the town’s work and is a “When we see something have a government that women’s basketball team backgrounds feel at home she tried to recruit mem- that is systemically bro- doesn’t work as well as it for heavily influencing her in the city, and she hopes supporter of a “pay-as-you- bers of the public to join the throw” program, but agreed ken in our budget, we are should and doesn’t serve modernized leadership to find a solution that taskforce with no success. responsible for fixing it.” the people who live there style. Working as a team, works for all its residents. with others that there was “It was done over many not enough public input Town officials formed at all.” she said, was instrumental “I think there’s some- months and many meet- a working group last fall Following a tough elec- to implementing the kinds thing about Salem, that in the creation of the new ings,” Titcomb said. to examine the town’s tion cycle where she beat of changes she envisioned you don’t have to be born program. She also said the Households are required waste-disposal practices out the incumbent mayor when she first took office. here to love this place. program is unfair to house- to use the town-provided and patterns, and a “trash and a sitting city coun- “People talk about, For me, (it’s important holds that will naturally wheeled carts for trash. audit” found more than 45 cillor-at-large, Driscoll — ‘What’s your management to) make sure some of generate more trash. “Overflow bags,” according percent of Swampscott resi- who was now Salem’s first style?’ It’s being part of a the housing issues and “I am concerned about to Fiske, are $15 per sleeve dents disposed of one barrel woman mayor — imme- team,” she said. “Building concerns center around the burden on larger fami- of five, or $3 each, and are or less of trash each week. diately set out to revamp up the people around you, inclusivity,” she said. “For lies,” she said. available for purchase in Furthermore, state and fed- the city’s status quo. One Swampscott resi- town at Whole Foods, CVS, finding out what their 400 years, we saw differ- eral data shows programs In that time, Driscoll dent, a man who identified Walgreens, Stop & Shop, strengths are, recognizing ent people, different back- himself only as Louie, said limiting the amount resi- said she managed to turn what they don’t do well, grounds, different income JRH Services, Richdale dents throw out leads to in- he is already a recycling Convenience Store and Salem’s deficits into record and then having a really levels. I like to say we’ve creased recycling and com- “fanatic” but that a 35-gal- Swampscott Town Hall. reserve funds and saved strong effort towards a had our struggles — we posting, thereby decreasing lon limit on trash is too Bulk items, such as furni- taxpayer money by find- common goal. weren’t so good to women waste disposal costs. strict. Louie said 70 gal- ture, that do not fit in over- ing efficiencies through “I don’t think there’s in 1692 — but it’s a place Also guiding the town’s lons were allowed in the flow bags require residents regionalization, reforming anything better than that, that has a history of being decision was input from past, but he never exceed- to buy a bulk-item sticker municipal health insur- to do it with other people inclusive and has learned ed 50 unless he had a par- for $20. Stickers will also be the state’s Department of ance, and bidding for pub- … Sometimes you can’t a hard lesson around in- ty. He said the new pro- available at the aforemen- Environmental Protection. lic contracts. always build a consensus, clusion when mob rule gram might cause a small tioned locations, or may be Sharon Byrne Kishida, New community boards but you’ve got to figure out takes over. It’s important, decrease in trash tonnage, purchased online at www. MassDEP regional munici- were created, including a way to move forward.” I think, that we maintain but he doesn’t think it will swampscottma.gov. pal assistance coordinator, the Neighborhood Im- Today, one of Driscoll’s that value system here.” be a significant amount. Swampscott is in the said rising trash rates are “The people putting out final year of its contract partially due to decreased trash are still going to for trash and recyclables disposal capacity in the state, and recycling mar- Social justice matters to put out the same amount, collection, and future con- the difference is it’s more tracts will charge between kets that haven’t yet recov- money coming out of our $95 per ton (a 26 percent ered from the 2018 “fallout pockets,” he said. “You increase) and $110 per ton of China not accepting Marblehead’s Blander went drastically from 70 (a 46 percent increase) for a significant percentage to 35, instead of a slow the same collection ser- of our mixed paper and MOLLY try to convince my friends nitely hard as a kid. You down-tick, 70 to 50.” vices, Town Administrator mixed plastic recyclables.” From A1 to watch the news.” can’t do as much as adults, Select Board member Sean Fitzgerald said. Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, but you do what you do.” Polly Titcomb, who was “Massachusetts, and the David McLellan can be following excerpt: a human-rights activist, These days, she — and part of the taskforce that nation at large, is in the reached at dmclellan@ Request for asylum led a protest on the North others — have to do those came up with the new pro- midst of a solid-waste cri- itemlive.com. drifts out the window/Like Shore centered around walks and protests with the smoke from a snuffed “Black Lives Matter,” and a mask on, thanks to out candle/Along with a Blander took part. COVID-19. She agrees it Lynn and Saugus get green desperate dream for safe- “He is an incredible can be difficult, but be- ty and stability./Rocked./ man,” she said. “His words moans the fact that the Collapsing,/Like a child are so powerful. I went on mask, itself, has become a light to reduce air pollution walking for the first time./ one driving protest that hot-button issue. Walking./Grudgingly went through Lynn and “I think it definitely walking back to the land Salem and ended at (Gov. pollution areas, compared setts are those that draw makes it a lot harder for MAPC they hoped to escape. Charlie) Baker’s house. From A1 with just 29 percent of the air up along the northeast protests,” she said. “It’s If this seems like heady “We dropped off a list really hard to raise aware- region’s white residents. corridor, through Wash- stuff for a 12-year-old, it efforts,” said MAPC Direc- of things the government ness about things when MAPC Clean Energy ington D.C., Philadelphia, really isn’t, Blander said. tor of Clean Energy Cam- can take action on,” she there’s a deadly disease. Analyst Megan Aki said New York City, etc. before All you have to do is con- my Peterson. said. “I’ve done another Plus it’s become its own municipal officials can use reaching Massachusetts. sider her upbringing. walk through Salem and The inventories can pin- political issue and it takes greenhouse gas informa- These patterns tend to “My parents are very ac- Swampscott.” point emission sources. people’s focus off things. tion to map out plans with occur more often, and last tive,” she said. “What my OK. When does she have Roads are readily iden- “It’s political in some residents, business own- longer, in the summer,” parents have done for me tifiable sources, but resi- time to be a kid? ers and other community said the report. is create an environment twisted way,” she said. dences with natural gas “It’s hard,” she said. “As members to reduce emis- MAPC anti-pollution where I can educate myself. “There’s so much polariza- and oil-burning heating a kid, you want to do kid sions. public-policy recommen- “I watch the news and tion it just makes things sources also generate things. Hang out with your Lynn successfully retro- dations include empower- read articles,” she said. “I’m harder. The messages emissions. friends. Things like that. fitted all of its streetlights ing more decision-making someone who really sees we’re trying to send are Reducing emissions is “But our world has gotten to LEDs in 2019, and Sau- by communities of color what’s going on. I think I simple — the way the important because stud- to the point where you have gus is undertaking street- regarding new roadways, have that in me. When you country is run is not.” ies, including MAPC re- to take action,” she said. “I know what’s happening, it’s She feels she has a soul- search, found Greater light retrofitting. modifying buildings to hate to sound cliche, but we really hard to ignore it.” mate in Greta Thunberg, Boston residents of color “Saugus and Lynn are keep pollutants out, locat- are the future. It’s hard to One of the causes she’s the 17-year-old Swedish are more likely to live leading by example on ing new affordable hous- be a kid and learn about the devoted herself to is climate-change activist near high-polluting road- emission reduction,” Aki ing — as well as parks real tragedies in the world. “Black Lives Matter.” An- who was Time Magazine’s ways where vehicles spew said. and playgrounds — in ar- But you have to. We are the other is anti-Semitism. Person of the Year in 2019. tailpipe pollution strongly Summer typically sees eas away from highways, ones who can change it. “A lot of the issues I fight “I’m a real big Greta fan,” linked to heart and respi- pollution worsen, accord- and encouraging cleaner “The part about being a for involve anti-Semitism,” she said. “I admire the ratory problems. ing to a Massachusetts modes of transportation, kid is you have no control she said. “I hope to be able way she persists. Even our An agency study found Department of Environ- such as walking, biking over anything,” she said. to educate people — espe- president has come after 45 percent of Black resi- mental Protection report and electrified transit. “But when you speak out cially those my age — to her. She takes it all in. She dents, 47 percent of Asian cited by MAPC. Nahant, Salem and about it, you have some kind of understand what’s continues what she does. residents and 54 percent “Weather patterns most Swampscott are among sort of control. You’re do- going on through various She hears all the criticism, of Latino residents in the often associated with air other area Green Commu- ing your part. You’re doing social-media platforms. I region live in the highest pollution in Massachu- nities. what you can. But it’s defi- but she keeps going.” Opportunity of a lifetime at North Shore Community College

NSCC credit through a prior of academic initiative, demic and the resulting Community Foundation Gayla Cawley can be From A1 learning initiative are Sugarman said, as their high unemployment lev- and is being led by North reached at gcawley@item- 2.5 times more likely to employees have already els. Shore Community Col- starting at the very begin- complete their college benefited from on-the-job “I would encourage lege in collaboration with live.com. Follow her on ning and you’re not dupli- degree. Statistics com- training. people to come and take participating institutions Twitter @GaylaCawley cating things you already piled at the local level Although still relative- a look at credit for pri- of higher learning in- know.” mirror that study, she ly new and growing, the or learning and see if it cluding Endicott College, The initiative also pro- said. program has proved to be is something that might Gordon College, Middle- LAW OFFICES OF vides an opportunity to Sugarman said the ini- popular so far, particular- help them or something sex Community College, JAMES J. CARRIGAN improve college accessi- tiative is in its third year, ly with people who work in that they can do to help Northern Essex Com- • Social Security Disability bility and affordability but this is the first year healthcare and computer themselves if they’re munity College, Salem • Workers Compensation for current or prospec- that colleges are actively science fields, Sugarman transitioning (or) upskill- State University and the • Accidents tive students, Sugarman reaching out to local em- said. ing,” said Sugarman. “It University of Massachu- 25 years located across from Lynn District Court said. ployers with the aim of en- Sugarman noted that is a proven academic suc- setts-Lowell. Citing a nationwide gaging them in the credit there has been uptick in cess strategy, and it is out For more informa- 15 Johnson St. study from the Council for the prior-learning pro- individuals who have in- there for people to take tion about this program 781-596-0100 JAMES J. CARRIGAN for Adult and Experien- gram. quired about the initiative advantage of.” or NERPLAC, contact ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN tial Learning, Sugarman Local employers are a this year, which she said The consortium is fund- Heather Mayer at hmay- LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL said people who earn “perfect” fit for that type may be due to the pan- ed by the Essex County [email protected]. www.jamescarriganlaw.com [email protected] A4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 OPINION BILL BROTHERTON HOW TO REACH US

E¥¦¥ M. G DIRECTORS President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill A weekend in COVID- M§Ÿ H. SŸŸ Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant E C J. CŸ¡ CŸ Advertising Director News Editor Gordon R. Hall 110 Munroe St. W J. K TŸ  J ¢£ Monica Connell Healey P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Page Editor J. Patrick Norton free New Hampshire Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W  C  T¢¤ Michael H. Shanahan Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman The wife and I spent the weekend to Polly’s Pancake Parlor in Sugar Customer Service in New Hampshire, with all 6.8 mil- Hill and to the Quincy Bog Natural Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 lion fellow Massachusetts residents Area in Rumney (the park ranger Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 it seemed, judging from the pre- there told us that the county had All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 ponderance of red-white-and-blue Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 had TWO positive COVID cases 781-593-7700 Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 license plates on display. since March), this is clearly Trump Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 The coronavirus pandemic has country. Trump signs were every- Ext. 2 Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 had a relatively minimal impact where. There were hundreds. They Classifi ed/Legal Advertising Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 on the lives of residents of the Live were on the sides of barns, they classi [email protected] Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 Free Or Die state, which has had adorned many front yards. Trump Subscriptions John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 6,600 total cases and 417 deaths. flags flew proudly from the back of [email protected] Massachusetts, by comparison, has pickup trucks. One sign on a back Circulation had 118,000 cases and more than road announced, “Welcome to New [email protected] 8,600 deaths, despite doing a pretty Hamshire (sic), Mr. President.” Ext. 3 good job of physical distancing. Biden signs, in contrast, were So a visiting Bay Stater can ac- rare. We saw four total during three Newsroom cept our neighbors’ lack of urgency days of pleasurable drives through- [email protected] [email protected] about wearing a mask or standing a out New Hampshire. Will this be EDITORIAL safe distance away. But, I fear, with a snapshot of the entire country a Ext. 4 so many Massachusetts tourists couple of months from now? Sports invading their space and throwing On Sunday, we took a leisurely, [email protected] caution to the cool summer breezes, roundabout way home. The drive Ext. 5 New Hampshire’s COVID numbers was enhanced greatly by listening Carrying on will grow. to past Newport Folk Festival high- Retail and Online We stayed in a townhouse in the Advertising lights. Newport Folk was supposed [email protected] small old-timey town of Lincoln, to take place this July 31-Aug. 2 the school home of Loon Mountain, the High- weekend; my best pal and I have ADVERTISING land Games and the Kancamagus attended this greatest of all music Highway. A notice outside the Price Ernie Carpenter Jr. festivals for many, many years. I Director of Advertising Chopper grocery dictated that face missed it and I missed him. and Business Development, ext. 1355 coverings were mandatory. Several reopening Our route home included passing [email protected] shoppers did not wear masks in- Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith, Ralph Mitchell side the store, and many ignored Weirs Beach and Alton Bay. Gor- Sales Representative, ext. 1313 the one-way signs on the floor. One [email protected] conversation oblivious young woman, about 17 geous areas, all. It was a bit dis- Eric Rondeau years old, with no mask, muscled concerting though to see very few Swampscott’s next School Committee people wearing a mask or social dis- Sales Representative, ext. 1280 her way between us, reached into [email protected] meeting is scheduled for August 5 and the milk cooler, and grabbed a gal- tancing. In lines at ice cream shops committee members and School Superin- lon of fat-free. “Sorry. My mom’s and clam shacks, dozens of bare- Patricia Whalen tendent Pamela Angelakis know parents faced revelers were closerthanthis. Sales Representative, ext. 1310 waiting in the car,” she said. [email protected] already have the date highlighted on their The Lincoln area was jumping They wore no shoes, no shirts and calendars. all weekend. Every restaurant in no face coverings, but all were being BUSINESS OFFICE More than 200 parents attended the North Woodstock, the town next served. Susan J. Conti committee’s most recent meeting. They door, was bustling. All took precau- Again, most of the autos were Controller, ext. 1288 didn’t cram into an auditorium or meeting tions. Tables were set up outside, from Massachusetts. [email protected] room. They went online to attend a virtual appropriately spaced for physical It wasn’t until we reached Hamp- Ted Grant meeting that Angelakis said set an atten- distancing. Every table was occu- stead, a picturesque little town near Publisher, ext. 1234 dance record. pied. People were outside, having the Mass. border, that we saw the [email protected] Everyone with a stake in schools, not fun. Clark’s Trained Bears down majority of people wearing a mask. Marian Kinney just in Swampscott, is wondering when the road posted a sign “Sold Out With coronavirus numbers spik- ext. 1212 students-in-a-classroom education can re- For Today,” with tickets available ing across the country, college stu- [email protected] sume. only online in advance. Even the dents returning to Boston, and Will Kraft Communities like Swampscott and Wolfman wore a mask. fewer taking the matter seriously Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 Lynn, which has virtual “town halls” Parking was prohibited on Fran- and following recommended pre- [email protected] scheduled on August 6 and 10 to discuss conia Notch Parkway in an effort cautions, I fear the curve is moving Paula Villacreses school reopenings, have pulled parents to reduce the number of people on farther from flattening every single into the middle of the reopening conver- A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 its many beautiful hiking trails. All day. [email protected] sation. daily tickets for The Flume and oth- And our neighbors to the north, With the school year’s start weeks away, er popular parks were scooped up who live and breathe the state mot- Mike Shanahan the paint is still drying on the picture de- Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 in advance, the number of visitors to of Live Free Or Die, might be the [email protected] picting what education six months into a closely monitored. ones to suffer the most from their pandemic will look like. One thing obvious during drives Masshole visitors. I hope I’m wrong. Carolina Trujillo Will students continue to learn at home Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 like they did during the spring? Will they [email protected] spend part of the school week in class- Jim Wilson rooms and part of it at home? What mea- Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 sures will be employed to protect everyone [email protected] involved in education? CIRCULATION “For God’s sake,” said Committee mem- Lisa Mahmoud ber Amy O’Connor, “we’re overseers, not Manager, ext. 1239 medical professionals.” [email protected] O’Connor isn’t alone in venting frustra- tions over a planning process probably un- CUSTOMER SERVICE paralleled in the annals of American ed- La’ Mosha Ball ucation. Swampscott is fortunate to have Customer Service, ext. 1276 Angelakis guiding the discussion just as [email protected] Lynn is fortunate to have School Super- GRAPHICS intendent Dr. Patrick Tutwiler steering Trevor Andreozzi reopening planning for city schools. Designer With the superintendents’ steady hands [email protected] on the education tiller, parents, teachers and other school workers and students Mark Sutherland Creative Director, ext. 1330 should prepare to spend normally qui- [email protected] et August sifting through state reopen- ing guidelines and crafting a plan — no NEWSROOM doubt, an imperfect one — to get educa- Mike Alongi tion on track even as the battle against Sports Editor, ext. 1228 COVID-19 continues. [email protected] Bill Brotherton Features Editor ext. 1338 [email protected] MARK GIBBONS Elyse Carmosino Reporter, ext. 1264 [email protected] Gayla Cawley Speaking up for seniors Reporter, ext. 1236 [email protected] There are 50 million seniors, remember that there are popu- on seniors. than ever. Seniors want to get out Cheryl Charles age 65 and older, living in the lations still waiting to get their America also seems to forget too! They want to see their fami- News Editor, ext. 1278 U.S. today. This population and “normal” back, if they ever can. that these individuals are dealing lies and hug their grandchildren. [email protected] countless others that fall under I understand there are many with other chronic conditions and Yet, acting on those desires comes Olivia Falcigno the “mature adult” category are issues to solve in our country at need access to medications and with a cost, and for many that Photographer, ext.1224 the most at risk demographic the moment, but I also believe treatment. There are, of course, cost could be their life. [email protected] for contracting COVID-19. While that our apparent amnesia of this larger policies that should be en- America must recognize that we Spenser Hasak stay-at-home ordinances may be global pandemic’s disastrous ef- acted to improve access during are still grappling with a massive Photographer, ext. 1332 relaxing and stores are beginning fects will lead to another wave of this time. health crisis and only through re- [email protected] to open, these individuals are coronavirus cases. This onslaught Expanding in-home treatment newed precautions and ultimately Thor Jourgensen still imprisoned in their homes of new cases will only compound coverage under Medicare or en- the discovery of vaccine will this Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 or care facilities, attempting to the issues our country has yet to suring rebates are passed on to problem finally come to an end. [email protected] abide by guidance from health solve and create new more dire patients are both ways Congress That is why I call on our nation Daniel Kane professionals. Unfortunately, as issues for already vulnerable pop- can improve access to care and to renew its dedication to health Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 more retail opens and groups ulations. lessen the economic burdens this and safety protocols and abide by [email protected] continue to gather in larger and Seniors have seen a spike in pandemic has created. Ultimate- the rules our nation once clung to Steve Krause more frequent masses, health and depression since the onset of so- ly, though, it is on us, as fellow cit- as a necessity for the future. All of Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 social-distancing precautions con- cial-distancing and that social izens, to do our part. us owe it to our elders and to the [email protected] tinue to diminish. isolation is now being felt tenfold This rush to reopen the country nation as a whole. David McLellan Yes, these are unprecedented as they watch others reunite from and abandon safe practices has Reporter, ext. 1317 and chaotic times. Everywhere, behind windows. By continuing to left many aging adults feeling Mark Gibbons is the presi- [email protected] individuals are grappling with ignore the health protocols and disposable, but their needs should dent and CEO of RetireSafe, Anne Marie Tobin the “new normal” and what that social guidance that should still not be an after-thought. Quali- helping to raise the platform in Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 means for their communities. But be in practice, people are only pro- ty of life is crucial to mental and education and awareness for [email protected] physical health at every age and as our nation continues to heal longing that loneliness and the seniors. He wrote this for In- TECHNOLOGY and move forward, everyone must immense mental toll it will have for seniors it’s more important sideSources.com. Tim Noyes Director ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE Man drowns in Lynnfield pool All address information, particularly arrests, reflect A report of a large group of kids at 8:55 p.m. police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, Sunday on West Shore Drive. A caller reported LYNNFIELD according to the statement, lance, where he was pro- about 75 kids were at the basketball court. it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to From A1 as first responders were ar- nounced dead. contact the relevant police department and have the The caller said the kids were yelling, swearing riving on the scene. The victim’s name is not and talking loudly on a megaphone. Police Police, Fire and EMS were CPR was immediately ini- being released at this time department issue a notice of correction to the Daily dispatched at 11:04 and ar- spoke with one of the parents, who reported tiated by fire department for family privacy reasons. Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made the kids were playing an organized basketball rived on the scene at 11:06. personnel following which “The Lynnfield Police and without express notice of change from the arresting game. The kids were advised against using the Responders found the vic- the victim was transported Fire Department extend police department. loudspeaker. tim lying beside the family swimming pool in the back- to the Melrose-Wakefield our sympathy to the family yard. Family members had Hospital by a Lynnfield at this difficult time,” Davis LYNN SALEM removed him from the pool, Fire Department ambu- said in the statement. Arrests Arrests Hilario Chilel-Mendez, 28, of 30 Bay View Patrick Cautillo, 42, 19 Piedmont St., was Bradley Jones, Brendan Ave., was arrested on a warrant at 3:37 a.m. arrested on a warrant at 11:15 a.m. Monday. Sunday. Gabriella Perrino, 25, of 7 Avon St., Wilm- Gilberto Garcia Lopez, 37, of 43 Lexington ington, was arrested on a warrant at 7:01 p.m. Crighton fight food insecurity St., was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, Saturday. By Thor Jourgensen eat a school breakfast every tion directs the state De- leaving the scene of property damage and al- ITEM STAFF day. partment of Elementary cohol from an open container in a motor vehi- Accidents The report estimates that and Secondary Education cle at 11:52 p.m. Sunday. BOSTON –State Rep. nearly 159,000 low-income (DESE) to develop guide- Michael Greene, 41, of 69 Boylston St., A report of a motor vehicle crash at 11:55 Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and a.m. Saturday at Bridge and Boston streets; students in the Common- lines and regulations to Boston, was arrested and charged with as- state Sen. Brendan Crigh- at 5:51 p.m. Saturday at 133 Highland Ave.; wealth do not have access assist schools with imple- sault and battery and on warrant charges of ton are pushing to expand to a nutritious morning menting breakfast after the at 5:58 p.m. Saturday at North and Woodside school breakfast options for disturbing the peace and assault and battery meal at school. bell. Massachusetts students in streets; at 8:48 p.m. Saturday at Lafayette Breakfast After the Bell DESE must also conduct at 9:51 p.m. Sunday. low-income communities. Street and West Avenue; at 9:38 p.m. Satur- requires public schools to an initial assessment of all Nicole McCarthy, 30, was arrested and A proposal Jones, who day at 103 Mason St.; at 1:24 a.m. Sunday provide a breakfast after schools required to offer charged with trespassing at 7:37 p.m. Sunday. represents Lynnfield, and at 9 Bridge St.; at 2:43 p.m. Sunday at Valley the beginning of the in- breakfast after the bell by Fausto Niz-Lopez, 23, of 4 Sheridan St., Crighton support has been and Parlee streets; at 2:27 p.m. Monday at 95 structional day, beginning was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, neg- dubbed “Breakfast After December 31, 2021. Margin St.; at 4:40 p.m. Monday at 2 Margin with the 2022-2023 aca- The bill contains provi- ligent operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed the Bell” because it is in- St. demic year, if more than 60 sions allowing schools to operation of a motor vehicle, alcohol from an tended to help ensure stu- A report of a motor vehicle hit and run crash percent of the students at- obtain a one-year waiver open container in a motor vehicle, leaving the dents are better prepared at 1:23 p.m. Saturday at 74 Essex St.; at tending the school are eligi- from the Breakfast After scene of property damage, failure to stop/ for learning by providing 12:05 p.m. Sunday at Highland Avenue and ble for free or reduced-price the Bell requirement if yield, failure to appear upon recognizance, them with a healthy break- Marlborough Road; at 6:48 a.m. Monday on fast at school. meals under the federal they already have a break- and on warrant charges of negligent operation Boston Street. “Food insecurity remains National School Lunch Pro- fast participation rate of 80 of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of prop- A report of a motor vehicle crash with in- a serious issue for many gram. percent or higher, or if the erty damage, alcohol from an open container Schools will have the school demonstrates an ex- juries at 5:13 p.m. Saturday at Jefferson and students in Massachusetts, in a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation flexibility to choose which treme hardship related to Loring avenues. and the COVID-19 global at 9:25 p.m. Sunday. pandemic has only added to breakfast service model implementation. best suits their students’ “Breakfast is the most Keyla Pimental, of 572 Chestnut St., was Assaults this problem,” Jones said. arrested on warrant charges of assault with “By implementing Break- needs, including breakfast important meal of the day, a dangerous weapon and malicious wanton A report of an assault at 12:33 a.m. Sunday fast After the Bell, we are in the classroom, grab- and- fueling our children to be go breakfast served from engaged and prepared to property defacement at 2:12 p.m. Monday. on High Street. taking proactive steps to make sure no student goes mobile carts or kiosks locat- learn, so it is vital that all ed in the school, or a second Accidents Gunshots hungry and every student schoolchildren have access comes to school prepared to chance breakfast offered to a healthy, full meal in A report of a motor vehicle crash with per- A report of gunshots at 9:24 p.m. Sunday learn.” during breaks between the morning. Breakfast Af- sonal injury at 6:35 a.m. Sunday at Bradford at 226 North St.; at 10:34 a.m. Monday at The Ending Hunger in classes. ter the Bell will ensure that “Unfortunately, many all students in Massachu- Road and Lynnfield Street; at 7:55 p.m. Sun- Our Classrooms 2019 an- Tremont and Mason streets. Fire nual report by the EOS children in today’s society setts get the nutrition they day at Joyce and Union streets. A report of a fire at 6:52 p.m. Sunday at 5 Foundation ranks Massa- go to school hungry, which need to start the school day A report of a motor vehicle crash at 6:36 Balcomb St. chusetts ranks 33rd out of is a problem only being ex- focused and energized, re- a.m. Sunday at 800 Lynnfield St.; at 3:49 50 states in the percentage acerbated by COVID-19,” gardless of economic back- p.m. Sunday at Victory Road and Western Av- Theft of low-income children who said Crighton. The legisla- ground,” Crighton said. enue; at 8:28 p.m. Sunday at Chatham and Marianna streets; at 10:09 a.m. Monday at A report of a larceny at 5:18 p.m. Saturday Dunkin’ Donuts at 29 Boston St.; at 11:49 at 450 Highland Ave.; at 10:04 a.m. Monday COVID update: Deaths reported in a.m. Monday at Nahant and Ocean streets; at 7 Harris St. at 12:34 p.m. Monday at Stanwood Street Vandalism Lynn, Peabody and Swampscott and Western Avenue; at 1:47 p.m. Monday at A report of vandalism at 8:03 a.m. Saturday Laighton Street and Laighton Terrace; at 4:22 at 77 Rainbow Terrace; at 12:58 p.m. Satur- By Gayla Cawley but only 568 cases are ac- reported in Marblehead p.m. Monday at 135 Broad St. day at 2 W Parallel St. ITEM STAFF tive as 3,340 people have since last Wednesday. The A report of a police motor vehicle crash at recovered from the virus, town has 251 cases and 30 9:16 a.m. Sunday at 300 Washington St. SAUGUS Additional coronavirus according to city data. deaths. A report of a motor vehicle hit and run crash deaths were reported Mon- In Peabody, 21 new cases In Revere, three new cas- day in Lynn, Peabody and at 3:11 p.m. Sunday at 6 Commercial St.; have been reported since es were reported, but the Arrests Swampscott. last Friday to bring the death toll remained the at 10:58 p.m. Sunday at Chatham and Lew- And new cases were re- Michael R. Loranger, 51, of 10 Island Hill city’s caseload to 1,151. A same at 93. The city has is streets; at 10:15 a.m. Monday on Lincoln ported in several North Ave., Apt. 309, Melrose, was arrested and total of 874 people have reported 2,046 cases and Street. Shore communities. charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of recovered, according to the 1,678 people have recov- With an additional vi- a motor vehicle and possession of an open health department. ered. Assaults rus fatality, the COVID-19 container of alcohol in a motor vehicle at 8:04 With two new cases diag- death toll in Lynn is now Numbers remained the A report of an assault at 6:02 p.m. Sunday p.m. Friday. nosed since last Wednesday, same in Nahant (50 cases, 111. Peabody and Swamp- Swampscott has reported a Pippin Ross, 64, of 59 White Caps Drive, six deaths) and were not on Lyman Street; at 5:08 p.m. Monday on scott also reported an addi- total of 145 cases, according updated in Saugus, which Chatham Street. East Falmouth, was arrested on a warrant at tional death to bring their to town data. has 579 cases and 38 deaths A report of an assault and battery at 9:25 12:04 p.m. Sunday. respective death tolls to Lynnfield reported two p.m. Sunday on Willow Street; at 5:39 a.m. 174 and 10. new cases on Monday to as of last Thursday. Monday at AL Prime Energy on Boston Street. Accidents Lynn reported nine new bring the town’s total num- Gayla Cawley can be cases on Monday, but has ber of cases to 106. The Breaking and Entering A report of a motor vehicle crash with inju- seen a jump of 79 cases town’s death toll remained reached at gcawley@item- ries at 2:07 p.m. Friday at Ocean State Job Lot since last Friday. The city the same at 11. live.com. Follow her on A report of a motor vehicle breaking and en- at 1020 Broadway; at 6:32 p.m. Sunday at now has a total of 4,019, Four new cases have been Twitter @GaylaCawley tering at 6:32 a.m. Sunday at 15 Abbott St.; at UPS Store at 1268C Broadway. 7:05 a.m. Sunday at 501 Washington St.; at A report of a motor vehicle crash at 5:29 4:47 p.m. Monday at 810 Lynnway. p.m. Friday at 5 Broadway; at 6:02 p.m. Friday Kids getting caught in crossfire A report of a breaking and entering at 9:23 at Dewsnap Engineering Associates at 178 a.m. Monday at 100 Broadway; at 2:27 p.m. Lincoln Ave.; at 4:21 p.m. Saturday across Monday at 29 Graves Ave. from York Pond on Broadway; at 10:49 p.m. as U.S. gun violence surges Saturday on Walnut Street; at 2:56 a.m. Mon- day at Square One Mall at 1201 Broadway. By Don Babwin Overdose ASSOCIATED PRESS A report of a motor vehicle hit and run crash A report of an overdose at 10:55 p.m. Sun- at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Village Park on Main CHICAGO — July in day on Washington Street; at 12:36 a.m. Mon- Street; at 1:09 a.m. Sunday at Ocean State Chicago ended as it began: day on Western Avenue; at 3:12 a.m. Monday Job Lot at 1020 Broadway; at 3:05 a.m. Sun- Mourning the death of a on Barker Court; at 6:49 p.m. Monday on Eut- day on Salem Turnpike. child whose only mistake aw Avenue; at 6:55 p.m. Monday on Broadway. A motor vehicle crash with injuries at 8:04 was venturing outside to p.m. Friday at McDonald’s at 738 Broadway. A play when someone armed Theft two-car crash in the parking lot was reported. with a gun came to the Michael R. Loranger, 51, of Melrose was ar- neighborhood hunting for A report of a robbery at 10:12 a.m. Monday an enemy. rested (see arrests). at 734 Western Ave. On Monday, two days af- A report of a larceny at 2:56 p.m. Monday ter his department released at 127 Munroe St.; at 7:29 p.m. Monday at Theft statistics that revealed the 126 Boston St. A report of a motor vehicle theft at 9 p.m. month had been one of the A report of a motor vehicle theft at 4:23 Friday at 74 Main St. deadliest in the history of p.m. Monday at 28 Brimblecom St.; at 7:41 A report of a larceny at 11:34 a.m. Sunday the city, Police Superinten- dent David Brown repeated p.m. Monday at 282 Lynnway. at 25 Bow St. A caller reported someone cut what has become a grim rit- the catalytic converter out of his vehicle. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Vandalism ual of recounting the death of a child. Police officers and detectives enter the crime A report of vandalism at 10:28 a.m. Monday SWAMPSCOTT This time, the story was scene area where a 9-year-old boy was fatally shot at 12 Greenleaf Circle. about Janari Ricks. “Nine Friday, Chicago. Accidents years old, (he) was shot and killed while doing what ev- In Atlanta, the totals are day headlines around the LYNNFIELD A report of a motor vehicle crash at 1:31 ery child in our city should lower but the surge is ap- country tell story after sto- a.m. Sunday at 4 Laurel Road; at 1:40 p.m. able to do without a second parent: 76 homicides so far ry of children dying while Accidents Sunday at 30 Danvers Road; at 2:37 p.m. thought ... playing with this year compared to 56 doing nothing more than for the first seven months being children. A report of a motor vehicle crash at 3:48 Sunday at 413 Paradise Road. friends on a warm sum- mer evening just outside of 2019. Of this year’s total In Ohio, in little more p.m. Friday at 425 Walnut St. and 425 Mar- A report of a motor vehicle hit and run crash at 11:38 a.m. Sunday at 677 Humphrey St. his front door,” said Brown. number of homicides, 23, or than a week: A 14-year- ket St.; at 5:33 p.m. Sunday at Christmas Tree “Now, instead of planning nearly a third, were record- old boy in Columbus died Shop at 28 S Broadway. Breaking and Entering for his future, Janari’s par- ed in July alone. on July 25 when he was ents are arranging for their It has been a similar story shot while riding a scooter; Fire A report of a breaking and entering at 3:30 child’s funeral.” in Boston. After recording An infant was killed and p.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church His death underscores a 25 homicides in the first his twin brother wounded A report of a fire at 8:37 p.m. Friday at 57 at 101 Forest Ave. surge in gun violence in the seven months of 2019, Bos- when someone fired shots Lynnbrook Road. The fire was extinguished. the United States that has ton had 35 during the same into their home on July 22. Complaints been building all year. period this year. And 15 of And on Sunday, a 1-year- MARBLEHEAD In New York City, there those were during July. old was killed in Akron and A report of a disturbance at 3:34 p.m. Sun- have been 237 homicides in Just how many of the two adults wounded when Complaints day at Crown Pointe at 400 Paradise Road. 2020 compared to 181 for year’s victims are children someone opened fire on a the same period last year. is difficult to say. But every home. A6 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays By Matthew Daly PARTY,” even though ing from mail delays and ASSOCIATED PRESS there’s no evidence that financial problems, even will happen. Trump, Vice as record numbers of mail WASHINGTON (AP) President Mike Pence and ballots are expected in — The House Oversight other top administration the presidential elections Committee has invited officials frequently vote because of the coronavi- the new postmaster gen- absentee themselves. rus pandemic. eral to appear at a hear- Last week, Trump even Postal Service officials, ing next month to exam- floated on Twitter the bracing for steep losses ine operational changes prospect of delaying the from the nationwide shut- to the U.S. Postal Service Nov. 3 election — an idea down caused by the virus, that are causing delays in lawmakers from both par- have warned they will mail deliveries across the ties quickly shot down. run out of money by the country. Trump also has called The plan imposed by end of September without Louis DeJoy, a Republi- the Postal Service “a joke” help from Congress. The can fundraiser who took and said that package service reported a $4.5 over the top job at the shipping rates should be billion loss for the quarter Postal Service in June, at least four times higher ending in March, before eliminates overtime for for heavy users like Am- the full effects of the shut- hundreds of thousands of azon. But shipping and down sank in, and expects postal workers and orders packages are actually a losses totaling more than that mail be kept until top revenue generator for $22 billion over the next the Postal Service, and 18 months. the next day if postal dis- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tribution centers are run- critics say Trump is mere- “The Postal Service is ning late. ly looking to punish Am- in a financially unsus- Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service Rep. Carolyn Maloney, azon founder and CEO tainable position, stem- facility in McLean, Va., Friday. Delays caused by an increase in voting a New York Democrat Jeff Bezos in retaliation ming from substantial by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results. who chairs the Oversight for unflattering coverage declines in mail volume panel, said the Sept. 17 in The Washington Post, and a broken business Bills approved by the nounced an agreement in distribution centers are hearing will focus on “the which Bezos owns. model,’’ DeJoy said in Democratic-controlled principle on loan terms running late, “they will need for on-time mail de- The Oversight com- a statement last week. House would set aside $25 last week, with a formal keep the mail for the next mittee intended to have “We are currently unable livery during the ongoing billion to keep the mail agreement expected in day, Postal Service lead- pandemic and upcoming the hearing with DeJoy to balance our costs with flowing, but they remain the next few weeks. Even ers say in a document election,” which is expect- this week, Maloney said, available funding sourc- stalled in the Republi- with the loan, the Postal ed to include a major ex- but was told that DeJoy es to fulfill both our uni- can-controlled Senate. Service “remains on an obtained by The Associ- pansion of mail-in ballots. could not attend because versal service mission Congress has approved a unsustainable path and ated Press. “One aspect of President Donald of a meeting of the Postal and other legal obliga- $10 billion line of credit we will continue to focus these changes that may Trump has warned that Service’s Board of Gov- tions. Because of this, for the Postal Service, but on improving operational be difficult for employ- allowing more people to ernors. DeJoy has con- the Postal Service has it remains unused amid efficiency,’’ DeJoy said. ees is that — temporar- vote by mail will result firmed his availability for experienced over a de- restrictions imposed by Besides cutting over- ily — we may see mail in a “CORRUPT ELEC- the September session, cade of financial losses, the Trump administra- time, the new plan halts TION” that will “LEAD she said. with no end in sight, and tion. late trips that are some- left behind or mail on the TO THE END OF OUR The hearing comes as we face an impending li- The Postal Service and times needed to ensure workroom floor or docks, GREAT REPUBLICAN the Postal Service is reel- quidity crisis.’’ Treasury Department an- on-time delivery. If postal another document says. Teachers union calls for Court stops continued remote learning in fall ‘grandfathering’ BOSTON (AP) — Anoth- ents, grandparents, and attributed to the disease. lowing a party July 21 and er major teachers union educators – maybe even HOSPITAL the town set up free testing in Massachusetts called students – would die.” for all 117 Beach Depart- because of VISITATION Monday for remote-only In order for in-person ment staff members, the lessons to continue for at learning to resume, com- A Massachusetts hospi- Cape Cod Times reports. least the first few weeks munity transmission of tal group’s stricter corona- The town has been ad- of the new school year be- COVID-19 has to be under virus-era visitor check-in vised that two other life- racist origins cause of the rising levels control and a public health policy took effect Monday. guards tested positive of COVID-19 transmission infrastructure to support All visitors to Baystate Sunday, according to a BOSTON (AP) — The acknowledge that it has in the state. effective testing, surveil- Health facilities are now statement issued Monday second highest court in racist origins,’’ Associate The American Feder- lance, tracing and isolation required to provide their by Town Manager Ju- Massachusetts said Mon- Justice James R. Milkey ation of Teachers Mas- in schools has to be estab- full name and phone num- lian Suso. One case was day that will stop using wrote, The Boston Globe sachusetts, the state’s lished, the union said. ber, a photo identification, self-reported and the sec- the word “grandfathering” reported. second-largest teachers as well as the name of the VIRUS BY THE ond case was confirmed in its decisions because of The phrase “grandfa- union, also raised concerns patient they are visiting. NUMBERS through the process set up its origins in laws adopt- ther clause” has its roots about delays in obtaining Visitors are required to by the town. ed after the Civil War to in 19th century laws that test results, as well as a Massachusetts re- wear face coverings and Both lifeguards have prevent Black people from created barriers to voting lack of hot water, adequate ported 10 confirmedare only allowed in the been removed from the voting. for recently freed slaves, ventilation, and space for COVID-19-related deaths rooms of the patient they work schedule and are The Massachusetts Ap- Milkey said. He said lit- social distancing in many Monday, bringing the total are visiting. quarantined, Suso said. peals Court made the de- eracy tests were put into older school buildings. number of confirmed and The new rules are “neces- GRADUATION cision in a case involving place for the new voters, The decision was made probable deaths since the sary to protect the health CANCELED a zoning feud. “Grandfa- but the same requirement by the 23,000-member beginning of the pandemic and safety of our patients thering” is often used to did not apply to white men AFT’s executive board last to 8,648 in the state. and staff,” the Spring- A Catholic high school in explain why new zoning descended from voters reg- week, the union said in a There were 199 new- field-based hospital system Massachusetts canceled rules do not apply to exist- istered prior to 1867. statement. ly confirmed and proba- said in a statement. its in-person graduation ing buildings. In its decision, in place The state’s largest teach- ble cases of COVID-19, The policy applies to after a student and par- “Providing such protec- of “grandfathered,” the ers union, the Massachu- the disease caused by Baystate Medical Center ent tested positive for the tion commonly is known court wrote that the law setts Teachers Associa- the coronavirus, reported and Baystate Children’s coronavirus, officials said. — in the case law and oth- “provides a certain level of tion, last week called for Monday — bringing the Hospital in Springfield; Archbishop Williams in erwise — as ‘grandfather- protection to all structures continued remote-learn- number of confirmed and Baystate Franklin Medi- Braintree was supposed to ing.’ We decline to use that that predate applicable ing this fall. probable cases to more cal Center in Greenfield; hold graduation Friday, but term, however, because we zoning restrictions.” “We miss our students than 118,600 in Massa- Baystate Noble Hospital it was called off after school terribly, and we all wish chusetts. in Westfield; and Baystate officials received a report we could be back in the There were 375 peo- Wing Hospital in Palmer. Thursday that a student’s classroom with them,” ple reported hospital- parent tested positive. Lat- Retired Rhode LIFEGUARD PARTY AFT Massachusetts Pres- ized Monday because of er that day, the school was ident Beth Kontos said in COVID-19, while 64 were Two more lifeguards informed that the parent’s a statement. “But it’s be- in intensive care units. who work for the town of child also tested positive. Island pastor come clear in the last few The number of confirmed Falmouth have tested pos- “We decided not to go weeks that an in-person and probable COVID-19 itive for the coronavirus, forward, out of an abun- return to schools would related deaths at long- bringing the total who dance of caution,” school unacceptably put the term care homes rose to have tested positive to 10, President Dennis Duggan charged with health and safety of our 5,508 or nearly 64% of all town officials said. said in an email to fami- students, their families, confirmed and probable Last week, eight life- lies, according to The Pa- and educators at risk. Par- deaths in Massachusetts guards tested positive fol- triot Ledger. molesting girl SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) Officers arrested Emer- Providence to offer more students — Police in Rhode Island son, 75, and searched his arrested a retired church residence, seizing a com- pastor and charged him puter, police said. remote learning option with second-degree child An attorney for Emerson molestation. said he denies the charges. A woman told the Smith- “Pastor Archie Emerson PROVIDENCE, R.I. “We know we can do able. That was three more visit them at the same field police department has devoted his life to his time. (AP) — The Providence in-person safely,” Hart said. than the previous day. that Archie Emerson, the family, his community and public schools are offering “That’s our best option. We Of the patients in the All visitors will be former pastor of the Ocean his church. He is shocked remote learning to any also know that we have hospital, 14 remained in screened for coronavirus State Baptist Church, mo- that someone would levy student whose parents families who are asking for intensive care. symptoms, must wear a lested her when she was a such horrific allegations request it this fall, school options. We want to meet surgical mask at all times HOSPITAL child between the ages of 6 against him,” John E. Mac- officials said Monday. families where they are.” VISIT RULES and maintain social dis- Originally, remote learn- and 11, police said on Fri- Donald said in a statement HEALTH tancing. ing was only being made Rhode Island’s larg- day. to the Providence Journal. DEPARTMENT Visitors must remain in available to students with est hospital group has NUMBERS patient rooms and may special needs and health changed its policy for visi- not bring outside food or issues, but parents of oth- There were 184 new con- tors who want to see loved drink into the hospitals. Providence shooter er students requested the firmed cases of the corona- ones during hospitals TEST SITE MOVING option as well. virus and three new coro- stays. “We heard from the com- navirus-related deaths Lifespan’s changes an- A COVID-19 rapid test- turns himself in munity,” district spokes- in Rhode Island over the nounced recently are in ing site in Pawtucket is PROVIDENCE, R.I. that involved several peo- person Laura Hart told past three days, the state line with state Depart- moving to a new location (AP) — The suspect in ple. Castillo, 20, was taken Department of Health re- ment of Health guidelines on the same street, offi- The Providence Journal. the fatal shooting of a to Rhode Island Hospital ported Monday. meant to prevent over- cials said Monday. “We’re doing everything Providence man last week by family members where we can to open it up to ev- There have now been crowding. The drive-up and walk- turned himself in Monday, he was later pronounced eryone who wants it.” more than 19,200 known Patients at Rhode Is- up testing site for resi- police said. dead. Gov. Gina Raimondo cases of the disease and land Hospital, The Miri- dents of Pawtucket and Dontay McNeill, 19, He was the city’s fifth and state education Com- 1,010 fatalities in the am Hospital and Newport Central Falls that has missioner Angélica Infan- state, the agency said. Hospital who are not be- been at a Rhode Island of Woonsocket, faced a homicide victim of the te-Green have said that The department does ing treated for COVID-19 College facility at 934 murder warrant in the year. in-person instruction this not update on weekends. may now have up to two Dexter Street since May death last Tuesday of McNeill was held with- fall is their preference. Hart The number of peo- separate visitors per is relocating to 91 Dexter Manee Castillo in Prov- out bail on murder and said, however, that the dis- ple in the hospital with day during set visitation Street where it will be up idence, Maj. David Lapa- weapons charges at his trict’s reopening plan is “in COVID-19 in the state was hours. and running Tuesday. tin said. arraignment Monday. He line with what the state up to 80 as of Saturday, Patients at Hasbro Chil- The phone number for Police have said the did not enter a plea. There is saying — that families the latest day for which dren’s Hospital may have making an appointment shooting was sparked by was no answer at a listed should have options.” the information was avail- two parents or guardians remains the same. some sort of argument number for his attorney. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites probe of his business By Larry Neumeister New York’s borders. This ASSOCIATED PRESS possible criminal activity occurred within the appli- NEW YORK — A Man- cable statutes of limita- hattan prosecutor trying tions, particularly if the to get President Donald Trump’s tax returns told transactions involved a a judge Monday that he continuing pattern of con- was justified in demanding duct,” the lawyers said. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The lawyers urged Judge them, citing public reports Brush burns Saturday as part of the Apple Fire Victor Marrero to swiftly of “extensive and protract- in Banning, Calif. ed criminal conduct at the reject Trump’s arguments, Trump Organization.” saying the baseless claims Trump’s lawyers last were threatening the in- month said the grand jury vestigation. Marrero, who First big Southern subpoena for the tax re- ruled against Trump last PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS turns was issued in bad year, has scheduled argu- California wildfire of faith and amounted to ha- President Donald Trump listens during a meet- ments to be fully submit- rassment of the president. ing with U.S. tech workers in the Cabinet Room ted by mid-August. Manhattan District At- of the White House, Monday, in Washington. “Every day that goes by 2020 keeps on raging torney District Attorney is another day Plaintiff ef- Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. seeks broad stemmed from “the over a period of years. fectively achieves the ‘tem- BANNING, Calif. — A Investigators are trying eight years of the Repub- false premise” that the probe They said public report- porary absolute immunity’ huge wildfire in moun- to determine the cause lican president’s personal was limited to so-called ing demonstrates that at that was rejected by this tains east of Los Angeles of the blaze that began and corporate tax records, “hush-money” payments. the time the subpoena was Court, the Court of Appeals, that is Southern Califor- as two adjacent fires in but has disclosed little “This Court is already issued “there were public and the Supreme Court,” nia’s biggest blaze so far Cherry Valley, a rural area about what prompted him aware that this assertion is allegations of possible crim- Vance’s lawyers said. “Ev- this year was still raging to request the records, oth- fatally undermined by un- inal activity at Plaintiff’s near the city of Beaumont, ery such day also increases Monday, with thousands about 85 miles (137 kilo- er than part of the investi- disputed information in the New York County-based of people forced to evacu- gation relates to payoffs to public record,” Vance’s law- Trump Organization dat- the prospect of a loss of ev- meters) east of downtown idence or the expiration of ate their homes. Los Angeles. women to keep them quiet yers wrote. They said that ing back over a decade.” The blaze in Riverside about alleged affairs with information confirms the “These reports describe limitations periods — the Flames raced along precise concerns that the County, among several brushy ridge tops and Trump. validity of a subpoena seek- transactions involving wildfires across Califor- Supreme Court observed came close to houses while In a court filing Monday, ing evidence related to po- individual and corporate nia, had consumed more justified its rejection of firefighters attacked from though, attorneys for Vance tentially improper financial actors based in New York than 41 square miles Plaintiff’s immunity claim the ground and air. said Trump’s arguments transactions by a variety County, but whose conduct (about 106 square kilo- One home and two out- that the subpoena was too of individuals and entities at times extended beyond in the first place.” meters) of dry brush and timber since it broke out buildings were destroyed, Friday evening, according California fire officials said. SpaceX capsule and NASA crew to the California Depart- No injuries were reported. ment of Forestry and Fire In Northern Califor- Protection. nia, evacuations were or- As of Monday morning, dered after a wildfire that make first splashdown in 45 years it was just 5 percent con- sparked Sunday after- tained and the fire along noon spread quickly and burned near homes near By Marcia Dunn and from orbit. The return of Pensacola, hundreds of where they were greeted by with coronavirus pre- the East Park Reservoir ASSOCIATED PRESS clears the way for another miles from Tropical Storm a small masked-gathering cautions made for added in Colusa County. Compli- SpaceX crew launch as ear- Isaias pounding Florida’s of family and officials, in- stress at an evacuation CAPE CANAVERAL, cating firefighters’ efforts ly as next month and possi- Atlantic coast. cluding Musk. center, said John Medina, Fla. — Two NASA astro- an American Red Cross were temperatures in the ble tourist flights next year. “Welcome back to plan- Musk had rushed to nauts returned to Earth spokesman. area north of Sacramento Test pilots Doug Hurley et Earth and thanks for Houston from SpaceX on Sunday in a dramatic, Volunteers used to “close were expected to hit the and Bob Behnken arrived flying SpaceX,” said Mis- headquarters in Haw- retro-style splashdown, contact” with evacuees upper 90s by Monday af- back on Earth in their sion Control from SpaceX thorne, California, to wel- their capsule parachuting have had to adjust their ternoon. SpaceX Dragon capsule headquarters. come them. He was clearly into the Gulf of Mexico approach during a time of On California’s central named Endeavour, less “It’s a little bit overwhelm- moved — and relieved — to close out an unprece- social distancing, Medina coast, a fire in San Luis than a day after departing ing to see everybody here while addressing the group. dented test flight by Elon said. Obispo County was 60 the International Space considering the things that “I’m not very religious, Musk’s SpaceX company. but I prayed for this one,” “I mean, that’s part of percent contained Mon- Station and two months af- have gone on the last few It was the first splash- he said. the recovery of a disaster, day after burning more down by U.S. astronauts in ter blasting off from Flori- months since we’ve been The astronauts’ ride is that you have to show than 2 square miles of 45 years, with the first com- da. The capsule parachuted off planet,” Hurley said af- back to Earth was fast, warmth and love and car- brush east of the commu- mercially built and operated into the calm gulf waters ter arriving back home in bumpy and hot, at least on ing. And that’s hard when nity of Santa Margarita. spacecraft to carry people to about 40 miles off the coast Houston Sunday evening you’re standing six feet the outside. Two structures were de- away. So that’s the biggest The spacecraft went stroyed but officials said it challenge,” Medina told NASA astro- from a screaming orbital was unclear whether they speed of 17,500 mph to 350 KESQ-TV. nauts Robert Bill Boehm helped his were homes. Behnken, left, mph during atmospheric In Riverside County, reentry, and finally to 15 mother evacuate her home and Douglas with her three horses and officials allowed flames mph at splashdown. Peak from the so-called Apple Hurley are heating during descent said the pandemic hasn’t Fire to run up the side of seen inside the was 3,500 degrees Fahren- stopped people from com- Mount San Gorgonio, an SpaceX Crew heit. The anticipated top G ing together to assist each Dragon Endeav- forces felt by the crew: four other. 11,000-foot peak, because our spacecraft to five times the force of “Everyone seemed to be it wasn’t safe to let crews onboard the Earth’s gravity. wearing masks and such, work in such steep, rug- SpaceX GO Nav- Within a half-hour of so that type of precaution ged terrain, said Lisa Cox, igator recovery splashdown, the scorched was still going on,” Boehm a spokeswoman for the ship shortly and blistered 16-foot capsule told the news station. U.S. Forest Service. after having was hoisted aboard a SpaceX landed in the recovery ship with a staff of Gulf of Mexico more than 40, including doc- off the coast of tors and nurses. To keep the Pensacola, Fla., returning astronauts safe in Sunday. the pandemic, the recovery crew quarantined for two PHOTO | BILL INGALLS/ weeks and were tested for Can’t get to NASA VIA AP the coronavirus. Louisiana releases coronavirus the store? safety guidelines for filming Get home

BATON ROUGE, La. Louisiana has had one state opening Tuesday, no izing the fact that we have (AP) — Louisiana has re- of the highest per capita one should have to trav- such a diversity of viral delivery. leased coronavirus safety infection rates in the Unit- el farther than 60 miles activity.” guidelines for movie and ed States, with more than (95 kilometers) to get to He said there may be TV productions as filming 120,000 confirmed coronavi- one. Test results should be some areas where the lev- is expected to start return- rus cases since early March. available in a day. ing to the virus outbreak BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Some students coming el of virus is so high that hot spot this month. More than a dozen sites to an Alabama school from it would not be prudent Louisiana’s economic are opening across Ala- other states will receive to bring children back to development department bama to test about 200,000 an at-home test they can school. issued the rules Monday. students before they head submit, and some will be Determined to reopen The regulations say to college and university able to submit test results America’s schools despite movie and TV productions campuses statewide. from doctors’ offices or coronavirus worries, Pres- should have a coronavirus Officials said Monday the commercial laboratories. ident Donald Trump re- compliance officer, provide program will help stem the The program is funded testing for workers and spread of the new corona- by $30 million in federal cently threatened to hold require everyone except virus only if students abide coronavirus assistance. back federal money if performers to wear masks. by guidelines at school. ___ school districts don’t bring The department calls for Finis St. John, head of LEBANON, N.H. — Dr. their students back in the using temperature checks the board that oversees Anthony Fauci, the Unit- fall. He and top White to enter production areas, the three-campus Uni- ed States’ top infectious House aides also have distancing people at the versity of Alabama Sys- disease expert, warned been ramping up attacks Subscribe for half the locations and using digital tem, said that while the against reopening schools against Fauci, with Trump scripts when possible. mass testing program will in coronavirus hot spots. Most filming in Louisi- screen all students before Fauci, head of the Na- saying Fauci has “made a newsstand price. ana has been on hold since they arrive on campuses, tional Institute of Allergy lot of mistakes.” March. But Louisiana’s the work “will have been and Infections Diseases, ___ Subscriptions include economic development de- for nothing” if they ig- spoke via video conference WASHINGTON — The partment says some pro- nore rules about wearing Monday to physicians White House announced full online access. ductions are readying to masks and social distanc- and medical students at Monday that random coro- resume filming this month ing. New Hampshire’s Dart- navirus testing of its staff www.itemlive.com/subscribe and in September. Dr. Michael Saag, an in- mouth-Hitchcock Medical is becoming mandatory. Trey Burvant, president fectious diseases specialist Center. He said while the The White House said the or call 781-593-7700, ext. 1239 of the Louisiana Film and at the University of Ala- nation’s “default principle” Entertainment Associa- bama at Birmingham who should be that children re- measure was “part of our tion, said 15 shows were helped design the program, turn to school, “to say that ongoing efforts to protect filming in the state before said that with 14 testing every child has to go back the health and safety” of the pandemic. sites scattered across the to school is not really real- the White House Complex. A8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 LOOK! Single Working Women’s Day, U.S. Coast Guard Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

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Aaronson. “We are especially excited as this is our first venture with MarketStreet, and now that we have developed a great relationship with them, we will definitely be having future events with COURTESY PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS MarketStreet as our part- This cover image released by Philomel shows ner.” “Good Morning Zoom” by Lindsay Rechler, LAG participating art- available October 6. ists include Aaronson, Dan Abenaim, Beverly NEW YORK (AP) — A executive and mother of Cook, Shaila Desai, Bill popular online spoof of two who lives in Man- Deveney, Sheila Falco, the children’s favorite hattan. Park is a graphic Joyce Fukasawa, Maya “Goodnight Moon,” re- designer and illustrator COURTESY PHOTO Jacob, Mike Nichols, Pat worked for the coronavi- who lives in Brooklyn. All O’Connor, Louise Pellegri- “Garden Party,” a 24-by-24 oil on canvas painted by Dan Abenaim, is one rus, will be published by author net proceeds will no and Hedy Sanni. of several paintings and photographs that will be shown at Saturday’s Penguin Random House be donated to coronavi- “This show reflects the Lynnfield Art Guild show at MarketStreet’s “Shop to Table” event. this fall. rus relief charities. talent and creativity of The Penguin imprint “COVID-19 is a diffi- these local artists in acryl- portunity of showing our the most challenging part the spring show, so I think Philomel Books an- cult topic, especially for ics, oils, watercolor, pastel art at MarketStreet. The was that buyers naturally we should be able to bring nounced Monday that young children,” Rechler and photography,” said Lynnfield Art Guild has want to see the art before it forward from there,” “Good Morning Zoom,” said in a statement. “I Aaronson. “All of the art- written by Lindsay been around since 1964 they buy it, so the sales said Aronson, adding that wanted to tell my chil- ists are very accomplished Rechler and illustrat- but never had a physical between buyers and sell- sales transactions can dren a relatable story — and they will all be there, focal point. I hope Market- ers posed some issues in ed by June Park, is now be done using PayP- a story that would help so the quality of the art Street and town manage- that respect. But overall, al. “We’d love to figure out scheduled for Oct. 6. will be fantastic. We just them become familiar ment continue their sup- it was great to see that we a way to have it live and Currently self-published, hope for a nice weather with their new everyday port of community groups had a much greater par- in person, but feel that we “Good Morning Zoom” day and hope (people) will takes Margaret Wise lives and within that for a long time to come.” ticipation from our mem- will still find that we will take advantage of this The LAG art show comes Brown’s beloved bed- story, touch upon what bers than we normally do reach more of our mem- unique opportunity to en- on the heels of the guild’s based on past shows.” time story and turns it was happening in the bers, like we did with the joy and purchase art while Virtual Spring Art Show, The LAG spring show, into a narrative about outside world. I thought spring show, so that is a shopping in the sunshine. which ran from May 16 as well as the upcoming Zoom, bread baking, a lot about the contrast It feels great to be able through July 31. fall show, has traditionally positive for us.” home schooling and other between quarantining to finally be able to show “We got a lot of views been held at the Meeting The fall show is usually familiar parts of life safely inside versus what our art to the public again and it was very profes- House for years, but with held in November, but this during the pandemic. was happening outside after so long of not being sionally done, so we were the Meeting House closed year’s date has yet to be Rechler is a banking my window.” able to do that.” able to share it with a for the rest of the year, determined. Abenaim, a retired en- much wider audience than Aaronson said the fall hol- gineer and Lynnfield res- ever before,” Aaronson iday sale show will proba- Anne Marie Tobin can ident of 35 years, said he said. “We had to tackle bly also be a virtual one. be reached at atobin@ Dwayne is “super excited by the op- some technical issues, but “We learned a lot from itemlive.com. ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ looks at “The Rock” emotional toll of deadly fire Johnson By Daisy Nguyen a new documentary couple of times when his mentary mainly focuses and Amanda directed by Ron Howard mother-in-law lived there, on the emotional toll of acquires XFL Lee Myers about the aftermath of and he was overwhelmed rebuilding. ASSOCIATED PRESS the most destructive wild- by what he saw. Howard’s team became Former wrestling star operations and laid off fire in California’s history. “I just thought, ‘Well, SAN FRANCISCO (AP) close to displaced families Dwayne “The Rock” all of its employees on Filmed over the course how are they going to going through the trau- Johnson said he has April 10 and filed for — Almost two years since of a year, the documentary come back on this?’ I a wildfire swept through ma of losing their homes, acquired the XFL. bankruptcy protection focuses on the colossal mean, here’s a region that The 48-year-old John- his mountain town and cleanup and rebuilding is just getting thrown so a police officer whose on April 13. virtually wiped it out, marriage fell apart under son made the announce- Since ending his efforts after the Nov. 8, many body blows, death ment Monday on Twit- Steve “Woody” Culleton 2018, inferno that killed blows,” he said. “How do the strain of the crisis wrestling career, John- ter. The price reportedly got to put the final touch- 85 people and destroyed you respond and recover? and school workers who son has became a movie is $15 million. es on his new home. some 19,000 buildings. It And the idea of rebuild- fought to keep classrooms star, including in the The XFL had eight Two redwood trees were follows several wildfire ing Paradise became the together. “Fast & Furious” and franchises and played planted in the ground, survivors as they piece question. Can it even Put through what he “Jumanji” franchises. five games out of a a new lawn and stone their lives back together rebuild?” called a cruel test, Howard Spring football is a patio transformed the once planned 10-game sched- and offers signs of the While it touches upon said their struggles became difficult challenge, as barren yard into a green the failings of Pacific ule before canceling the town’s resilience despite a case study for “what the Alliance of American refuge. many uncertainties about Gas & Electric Corp., the remainder of its season survival looks like, and the Football found out in “We’re happy,” he said. its future. utility whose equipment in March because of the “We’re totally home.” Howard said he had his sparked the wildfire, possibilities for real heal- COVID-19 pandemic. It 2019, not lasting a full The landscaping marked doubts when he went to and changing climate ing and also the inevitabili- drew decent TV ratings season, either. the final chapter of a long Paradise to witness the conditions that caused ty of deep wounds and real early on and had deals A previous version of ordeal that was captured devastation. He knew the the flames to spread at pain that can’t be avoided with ESPN and Fox. the XFL also played one in “Rebuilding Paradise,” town, having visited a extreme rates, the docu- in every circumstance.” The league suspended season in 2001. WEATHER LOTTERY

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©2020 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Mahan, Abbruzzese pair up to win 81st Tedesco Four-Ball Invitational By Mike Alongi with Mahan needing to Green, who the tourna- ITEM SPORTS EDITOR make it in order to avoid ment has now been named a playoff with the Cole- after. Moving forward, the MARBLEHEAD — With mans. If the match had annual tournament will be a chip-in par on the 18th gone to a playoff, the Cole- known as the Bob Green hole, Tedesco Country mans would have received Four-Ball Invitational. Club member Greg Mah- strokes based on their Monday’s match was a an sealed the victory along handicaps and would have continuation of the final with his partner Peter Ab- likely had an advantage. bruzzese at the 81st annu- match from Sunday after- “It was an exciting end noon, which was suspend- al Tedesco Four-Ball Invi- to an exciting weekend,” ed for darkness after deal- tational Monday morning. said Tedesco head profes- ing with several weather The duo earned a 1-up win sional Jake Leech. over the team of cousins During the trophy pre- delays. COURTESY PHOTO Ryan and Brendan Cole- sentation ceremony, the The Colemans made it Greg Mahan (right) and Peter Abbruzzese (left) pose with former long man. winning team was pre- into the final match after time Tedesco Country Club pro Bob Green after winning the 81st Tedes- The winning chip came sented with their plaques rallying to win their final co Four-Ball Invitational. The tournament is now named after Green. from a tough spot over the by former longtime Tedes- back of the 18th green, co head professional Bob TEDESCO, B2 Penalties surge Gannon Ladies Classic early on in NHL playoff games

ASSOCIATED PRESS wanted to get out of the game years ago to cre- The morning after ate more offense. Phillip Danault’s first “If the referees are career three-penalty calling it, they must be game, agitating Mon- penalties,” Philadelphia treal teammate Bren- coach Alain Vigneault dan Gallagher turned said. “The refereeing to him and joked, “I’m has been fine. The guys, rubbing off on you.” it’s not an easy job and Judging from the first they’re calling what few days of the NHL’s they’re seeing.” restart, it looks as if Several teams got a Gallagher is rubbing off chance to witness the on a lot of players. Refer- tight officiating on Day ees’ arms must be tired One of the playoffs, in- after calling 116 minor cluding 16 minor penal- penalties through 12 ties being called in the games — an average of first game back between almost 10 that’s a 52% the Carolina Hurri- increase from the regu- canes and New York lar season. Rangers. That helped Perhaps officials are some teams such as the seeing more in emp- Minnesota Wild and ty arenas without the New York Islanders distraction and noise of fans, though play- limit their disciplinary issues. ers and coaches in the COURTESY PHOTO “I think everyone was midst of the parades to Gannon Golf Club held its annual Gannon Ladies Classic over the weekend, and the team the penalty box have watching those games, especially the early of Carol Mills (left) and Patty Roderick (right) took home the victory with a total score of other theories. 126. Also placing well in the classic was the team of Patty Hale and Lorraine Gately in sec- They chalk it up to time games,” Minneso- ond place with a total score of 128 and the team of Jane Fiste and Cathy Thibeault in third a combination of rust ta forward Ryan Hart- from months off and man said. “A lot, a lot place with a total score of 130. players’ natural adjust- of penalties were being ment to the standard of called and there wasn’t officiating that’s being much getting by. I don’t set in the chase for the know if it was more us More postive tests, more games Stanley Cup. keeping out of it or of “We’ve been off as them trying to send a long as any offseason message in the early or longer, and (referees games.” postponed for St. Louis in Detroit are) just re-establish- The Hurricanes ing their game,” Boston learned their lesson the Bruins agitator extraor- hard way with 14 minor dinaire Brad Marchand penalties through two said. games. They’re up 2-0 “I also think that guys on the New York Rang- are excited to get back ers in the best-of-five on the ice and they’re qualifying round series running around and anyway but understand guys aren’t in the same this isn’t sustainable. control of their sticks “Just can’t be care- and their bodies than less with stick penal- maybe they are a month ties,” Carolina forward out from now. So, we’re Vincent Trocheck said. all a little sloppy and “We can understand if more penalties come you’re being physical or from that.” making plays and play- Most are not penal- ing hard and you get a ties of aggression, aside penalty, those are pen- from the majors handed alties that we’re willing out for the fights that to kill. The stick penal- have broken out. The ties are the ones that most common in the we really need to stay first 11 are hooking, away from.” tripping and slashing By the second period with the odd holding or of their Game 2 against spearing thrown in. the Calgary Flames, “There’s been too the Winnipeg Jets were many stick penalties,” cognizant of what cap- Colorado coach Jared tain Blake Wheeler PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Bednar said. “There’s said was a “sensitivity” The Cardinals 4-game series against the Detroit Tigers was postponed Monday after more Cardi- been too many penalties to games being called nals players and staff members test positive for COVD-19. with guys just reaching pretty tight. But the in and just poor habits teams still combined for MILWAUKEE (AP) — times might not believe said. this the same way our with their sticks and 14 penalties Tuesday Seven St. Louis Cardinals it, but needless to say we The Cardinals have been country’s handled this,” defending details and afternoon. players and six staff mem- know this is very real and in quarantine since Thurs- Brewers manager Craig they’re getting called It figures to think bers have tested positive we know it moves quickly day in Milwaukee, where Counsell said. “We put for it.” those numbers will for COVID-19, causing and it moves silently, but their series with the Brew- together guidelines that Arizona coach Rick come down as the play- Major League Baseball to it can infect a lot of people ers was also postponed were well-intentioned Tocchet said there ha- offs move on and play- postpone the team’s four- fast.” due to positive tests. and protocols, and then ven’t necessarily been ers get used to what a game series at Detroit. Mozeliak said that five of The Cardinals’ situation we handed them off to 30 complaints about in- penalty is and isn’t. The series was to have those who tested positive comes after the Miami individual operators, i.e. consistent officiating “In a game or two, been played at Comer- did not show symptoms. Marlins had an outbreak states, and asked them to because it’s pretty tight I think you’re going ica Park from Tuesday He said the others did — in their traveling party do their best. Adherence to across the board. to see less penalties,” through Thursday. headaches, cough, sniffles, that sidelined half their a set of protocols and sug- Maybe some grum- Tocchet said. “I think “You think about how low-grade fever. players, raising concerns gestions and trying to get bling here or there you’re going to see guys quickly something like “And of those eight, it’s about the viability of this it right has just not gone about too many calls for adjust to it, plus the this can spread,” Cardi- a variety of symptoms pandemic-shortened sea- well. It just hasn’t gone the playoffs, but the ob- coaches are probably nals general manager but nothing at this point son. well. struction and interfer- barking at players to be John Mozeliak said. “Until requiring anything like “To this point, unfor- ence is what the NHL disciplined anyways.” it touches you, you some- hospitalization,” Mozeliak tunately, we’ve handled MLB, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020

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Aug. 4 ning gold-medal knockout, and the 1884 — Pud Galvin pitches the most women Dream Team’s romp over Brazil. lopsided no-hitter in major league histo- Reid captures America’s only boxing ry as the Buffalo Bisons power past the gold, knocking down Cuban Alfredo Detroit Wolverines 18-0. Duvergel, while the U.S. women roll to a 1945 — Byron Nelson wins his 11th 111-87 victory behind Lisa Leslie’s 29 consecutive PGA Tour event, beating points. A record 11,000 athletes from Herman Barron by four strokes. Nelson 197 countries make it the biggest finishes the year with a record for most Olympics. tournament wins (18) in a season. 2002 — Otylia Jedrzejczak of Poland 1984 — Carl Lewis wins the 100-meter breaks the world record in the women’s dash in 9.99 seconds at the Los Ange- 200-meter butterfly, finishing in 2 min- les Summer Games. US teammate utes, 5.78 seconds at the European Sam Graddy wins the silver in 10.19 Swimming Championships in Berlin. and Canada’s Ben Johnson gets the She betters the mark of 2:05.81 set by bronze with a time of 10.22. Australian Susan O’Neill in May 2000. 1985 — Tom Seaver, 40, becomes the 2007 — Alex Rodriguez of the New 17th 300-game winner in major league history with a six-hitter — all singles — York Yankees becomes the youngest as the Chicago White Sox beat the New player in major league history to hit 500 York Yankees 4-1. home runs with a first-inning homer in a 1985 — Rod Carew of the California 16-8 victory over Kansas City. Rodri- Angels gets his 3,000th hit in a 6-5 win guez’ homer came eight days after the over the Minnesota Twins, his first slugger celebrated his 32nd birthday, major league team. eclipsing Jimmie Foxx (32 years, 338 1996 — Laura Davies shoots a 6-under days). 66 for a two-stroke victory over Nancy 2011 — Cappie Pondexter scores 15 Lopez and Karrie Webb in the du Mauri- points to lead New York past Chicago COURTESY PHOTO er Classic. 59-49, and the Liberty hold the Sky to a 1996 — The Atlanta Olympic Games WNBA-record one point in the fourth Cousins Brendan Coleman (left) and Ryan Coleman (right), runners up of the 81st Tedesco Four- end with U.S. boxer David Reid’s stun- quarter. Ball invitational stand with former Tedesco golf pro Bob Green after the tournament. MLB American League National League East Division East Division Mahan, Abbruzzese edge out Colemans W L Pct GB W L Pct GB New York 7 1 .875 _ Atlanta 7 3 .700 _ Baltimore 5 3 .625 2 Miami 2 1 .667 1½ Toronto 3 4 .429 3½ Washington 3 4 .429 2½ Tampa Bay 4 6 .400 4 Philadelphia 1 2 .333 2½ in 81st Tedesco Four-Ball Invitational Boston 3 7 .300 5 New York 3 7 .300 4 Central Division Central Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Minnesota 7 2 .778 _ Chicago 7 2 .778 _ TEDESCO zzese were able to take a golf in as they could. ment has now been named Chicago 5 4 .556 2 Milwaukee 3 3 .500 2½ 2-up lead after the eighth The teams battled after. Moving forward, the Cleveland 5 5 .500 2½ Cincinnati 4 5 .444 3 From B1 Detroit 5 5 .500 2½ St. Louis 2 3 .400 3 hole. through the rain to com- annual tournament will be Kansas City 3 7 .300 4½ Pittsburgh 2 7 .222 5 two holes of the semifinal, That’s when the weather plete 15 holes before play known as the Bob Green West Division West Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB making birdies on both 17 stepped in. was suspended due to Four-Ball Invitational. Houston 5 4 .556 _ Colorado 6 2 .750 _ and 18. Mahan and Ab- Lightning in the area darkness, with Mahan and “We’re so happy to be Oakland 5 4 .556 _ Los Angeles 7 3 .700 _ Seattle 4 6 .400 1½ San Diego 6 4 .600 1 bruzzese had to work even caused the horn to blow Abbruzzese leading 1-up able to do this for Bob, and Texas 3 5 .375 1½ San Francisco 5 5 .500 2 harder in their semifinal with the two teams in the in the 16th fairway. When he’s very honored,” said Los Angeles 3 7 .300 2½ Arizona 3 7 .300 4 match, surviving six play- fairway on the par-5 ninth they came back Monday Jake Leech. Monday’s Games dricks 1-1), 8:15 p.m. off holes to make it into hole. After a quick 10-min- morning, the duo was able There are still a number Cleveland at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m. Houston (Valdez 0-1) at Arizona (Bumgarner ute wait inside the teams to hold off the Colemans of big events left on the Philadelphia at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. 0-1), 9:10 p.m. the final. Due to the long Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Texas (Lynn 1-0) at Oakland (Luzardo 0-0), 9:10 playoff, the final match be- were sent back out to try over the final 2 1/2 holes calendar for Tedesco, in- Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. p.m. gan at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday and continue, but the horn to claim the victory. cluding the annual Tedes- Kansas City at Chicago Cubs, 8:15 p.m. L.A. Angels (Heaney 0-0) at Seattle (Dunn 0-0), Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. 10:10 p.m. as opposed to the planned quickly blew again and During the trophy pre- co Cup (moved from June Tuesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games start of 1 p.m. sent everyone back inside sentation ceremony, the to September 11-12), the Pittsburgh (Musgrove 0-2) at Minnesota (TBD), St. Louis at Detroit, 3:10 p.m., 1st game 2:10 p.m. In the final, the teams for another 20 minutes. winning team was pre- men’s and women’s club Miami at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m., 1st game Philadelphia (Nola 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Happ Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m. went back and forth the The go-ahead was once sented with their plaques championships over the 0-0), 6:05 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 6:40 p.m., 2nd game Cleveland (Bieber 2-0) at Cincinnati (Mahle 0-0), whole way. It started out again given around 6 p.m. by former longtime Tedes- next couple weeks and the Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. 6:10 p.m. Les Dunn Memorial Tour- N.Y. Yankees at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. even through five holes, and the two teams went co head professional Bob St. Louis (Wainwright 1-0) at Detroit (Boyd 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. but Mahan and Abbru- back out to get as much Green, who the tourna- nament this fall. Boston (Eovaldi 1-0) at Tampa Bay (Morton 0-1), Toronto at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. 6:40 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, ppd. Toronto (Shoemaker 0-0) at Atlanta (Fried 1-0), Chicago Cubs at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m. 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Cardinals-Tigers series postponed after Miami (TBD) at Baltimore (TBD), 7:35 p.m. Baltimore at Miami, 8:35 p.m., 2nd game Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-1) at Milwaukee Houston at Arizona, 9:10 p.m. (Woodruff 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 9:10 p.m. Kansas City (Singer 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hen- L.A. Angels at Seattle, 9:40 p.m. more positive tests for St. Louis NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE MLB Cain. Cubs. the players. Miami has not Atlantic Division Southwest Division From B1 While all the members Mozeliak said he wasn’t played since July 26. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB x-Toronto 48 18 .727 — x-Houston 42 24 .636 — of the Cardinals’ traveling sure how the team might Because the outbreak oc- x-Boston 44 22 .667 4 x-Dallas 40 29 .580 3½ “It’s because this virus is party who tested positive reschedule some of these curred in the visiting club- x-Philadelphia 39 27 .591 9 Memphis 32 35 .478 10½ an incredible, difficult op- have been returned home, games that have been house at Citizens Bank Brooklyn 31 35 .470 17 San Antonio 29 36 .446 12½ New York 21 45 .318 27 New Orleans 28 38 .424 14 ponent. It’s put us behind the rest of them remain wiped out with two series Park, the Phillies were Southeast Division Northwest Division the 8-ball. I desperately isolated in their Milwau- getting postponed. sidelined for a week while W L Pct GB W L Pct GB x-Miami 42 25 .627 — x-Denver 43 23 .652 — want to play and finish the kee hotel rooms. “I haven’t really even they were tested daily. Orlando 32 35 .478 10 x-Utah 42 24 .636 1 season it’s so important The team is being tested thought about our sched- In another virus de- Washington 24 43 .358 18 x-Oklahoma City 41 24 .631 1½ for so many people and so daily. ule much other than velopment, the Field of Charlotte 23 42 .354 18 Portland 30 38 .441 14 Atlanta 20 47 .299 22 Minnesota 19 45 .297 23 many places. But it’s not “The hope would be to hopefully playing Friday,” Dreams game in Iowa was Central Division Pacific Division going well right now. It’s travel back to St. Lou- Mozeliak said. “It’s hard postponed until 2021. The W L Pct GB W L Pct GB x-Milwaukee 54 13 .806 — x-L.A. Lakers 50 15 .769 — not.” is Wednesday morning, to think about the future game at a new ballpark on x-Indiana 41 26 .612 13 x-L.A. Clippers 45 21 .682 5½ Brewers outfielder Lo- work out Wednesday af- when you’re literally try- the cornfield adjacent to Chicago 22 43 .338 31 Sacramento 28 38 .424 22½ renzo Cain announced ternoon and allow players ing to just get through the the site of the 1989 movie Detroit 20 46 .303 33½ Phoenix 28 39 .418 23 Cleveland 19 46 .292 34 Golden State 15 50 .231 35 Saturday he wouldn’t play to get their feet moving day.” had been planned for Aug. x-clinched playoff spot the rest of the season and again, their bodies mov- The Cardinals are the 13 in Dyersville. ing again,” Mozeliak said. second team sidelined The Chicago White Sox Monday’s Games Orlando at Indiana, 6 p.m. cited “all of the uncertain- Toronto 107, Miami 103 Boston at Miami, 6:30 p.m. ty and unknowns sur- “And then on Thursday by the novel coronavirus originally were to host the Indiana 111, Washington 100 Houston at Portland, 9 p.m. rounding our game at this have a more robust work- since the season started New York Yankees, who Denver at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Memphis at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. time.” out and then play Friday.” July 23.. were replaced by St. Lou- Memphis at Utah, 2:30 p.m. San Antonio at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. St. Louis last played July The Marlins are set to is because of MLB’s new Denver at San Antonio, 4 p.m. Counsell said Monday L.A. Lakers at Utah, 9 p.m. that “it’s safe to say the 29 at Minnesota and is resume play Tuesday in schedule. The White Sox Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 4 p.m. Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 1:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. news of the Cardinals was tentatively set to resume Baltimore following an will be one of the teams Dallas at Sacramento, 2:30 p.m. Toronto at Orlando, 8 p.m. jarring and it may have its schedule this Friday at outbreak in their traveling next year. The opponent Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 4 p.m. Brooklyn at Boston, 9 p.m. been the final straw” for home against the Chicago party that sidelined half has not been determined. NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Toronto Edmonton Patriots’ McCourty, NFL players N.Y. Rangers 0, Carolina 2 Chicago 1, Edmonton 0 Saturday, Aug. 1: Carolina 3, N.Y. Saturday, Aug. 1: Chicago 6, Edmon- Rangers 2 ton 4 Monday, Aug. 3: Carolina 4, N.Y. Monday, Aug. 3: Edmonton vs. Chica- upset over opt-out deadline Rangers 1 go, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4: N.Y. Rangers vs. Wednesday, Aug. 5: Chicago vs. ASSOCIATED PRESS Carolina, 8 p.m. Edmonton, 10:30 p.m. x-Thursday, Aug. 6: N.Y. Rangers vs. x-Friday, Aug. 7: Chicago vs. Edmon- Carolina, TBD ton, TBD What seemed like a x-Saturday, Aug. 8: Carolina vs. N.Y. x-Saturday, Aug. 8: Edmonton vs. Chi- simple enough process of Rangers, TBD cago, TBD players deciding wheth- Florida 0, N.Y. Islanders 1 Winnipeg 1 Calgary 1 er to skip the 2020 NFL Saturday, Aug. 1: N.Y. Islanders 2, Saturday, Aug. 1: Calgary 4, Winnipeg Florida 1 1 season due to the coro- Tuesday, Aug. 4: N.Y. Islanders vs. Monday, Aug. 3: Winnipeg 3, Calgary navirus pandemic has Florida, noon 2 turned into a major sto- Wednesday, Aug. 5: Florida vs. N.Y. Tuesday, Aug. 4: Winnipeg vs. Cal- ry. Islanders, noon gary, 6:45 p.m. x-Friday, Aug. 7: Florida vs. N.Y. x-Thursday, Aug. 6: Winnipeg vs. Cal- It’s a story that will af- Islanders, TBD gary, 10:30 p.m. fect team makeups and, x-Sunday, Aug. 9: N.Y. Islanders vs. Saturday, Aug. 8: Calgary vs. Winni- perhaps, the relative Florida, TBD peg, TBD peace the clubs and play- Montreal 1, Pittsburgh 0 Arizona 1, Nashville 0 Saturday, Aug. 1: Montreal 3, Pitts- Sunday, Aug. 2: Arizona 4, Nashville ers’ union had reached. burgh 2, OT 3 The latest contentious- Monday, Aug. 3: Pittsburgh vs. Mon- Tuesday, Aug. 4: Nashville vs. Arizo- ness has been over the treal, 8 p.m. na, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5: Montreal vs. Wednesday, Aug. 5: Arizona vs. Nash- deadline for opt outs. It Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. ville, 2:30 p.m. originally was Monday, x-Friday, Aug. 7: Montreal vs. Pitts- x-Friday, Aug. 7: Arizona vs. Nashville, but pending signing of burgh, TBD TBD the changes to the labor x-Saturday, Aug. 8: Pittsburgh vs. x-Sunday, Aug. 9: Nashville vs. Arizo- Montreal, TBD na, TBD agreement the NFL and Columbus 1, Toronto 0 Minnesota 1, Vancouver 0 the NFL Players Asso- Sunday, Aug. 2: Columbus 2, Toronto Sunday, Aug. 2: Minnesota 3, Van- ciation reached to get 0 couver 0 training camps opened. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, Aug. 4: Toronto vs. Colum- Tuesday, Aug. 4: Vancouver vs. Min- Otherwise, the deadline bus, 4 p.m. nesota, 10:45 p.m. Patriots safety Devin McCourty has expressed anger at the NFL for mov- Thursday, Aug. 6: Columbus vs. Thursday, Aug. 6: Minnesota vs. Van- would be pushed back Toronto, TBD couver, TBD to seven days after the ing up the opt-out deadline, which has now been set for 4 p.m., Thursday. x-Friday, Aug. 7: Columbus vs. Toron- x-Friday, Aug. 7: Minnesota vs. Van- agreement became offi- to, TBD couver, TBD x-Sunday, Aug. 9: Toronto vs. Colum- x-Sunday, Aug. 9: Vancouver vs. Min- cial. he said. “I’m sure they’re something that we go ing season, with New bus, TBD nesota, TBD That hasn’t occurred shocked about how many through as players, and England far and away ROUND ROBIN (determines Stanley ROUND ROBIN (determines Stanley yet, and star Patriots guys have opted out. But when players under- impacted the most with Cup Playoff seeding) Cup Playoff seeding) safety Devin McCourty stand how much pow- eight opt outs. The theo- Sunday, Aug. 2: Philadelphia 4, Bos- Sunday, Aug. 2: Colorado 2, St. Louis it’s the same thing when ton 1 1 accused the league of we sign a (collective er we have, we’ve seen ry that Bill Belichick can Monday, Aug. 3: Tampa Bay vs. Monday, Aug. 3: Las Vegas vs. Dal- playing games with the bargaining agreement), things change. Primari- plug in players and win Washington, 4 p.m. las, 6:30 p.m. deadline, targeting it for sometimes some of those ly on this deal with the will be tested severely Wednesday, Aug. 5: Boston vs. Wednesday, Aug. 5: Dallas vs. Colo- Wednesday. COVID-19 and trying with so many Patriots Tampa Bay, 4 p.m. rado, 6:30 p.m. things that we think are Thursday, Aug. 6: Philadelphia vs. Thursday, Aug. 6: St. Louis vs. Las “I think it’s an abso- good sometimes backfire. to get everything back walking away for 2020, Washington, TBD Vegas, TBD lute joke that the NFL “So to act like guys we saw some of that including starting line- Saturday, Aug. 8: Washington vs. Saturday, Aug. 8: Colorado vs. Las is changing the opt-out are making a decision strength.” backer Dont’a Hightow- Boston, TBD Vegas, TBD period, mainly because Thus far, nearly four er, safety Patrick Chung Sunday, Aug. 9: Tampa Bay vs. Phila- x-Sunday, Aug. 9: St. Louis vs. Dal- based on something oth- delphia, TBD las, TBD they don’t want to con- er than virtual meetings dozen players have de- and tackle Marcus Can- tinue to see guys opt out,” is a joke. But I think it’s cided to skip the upcom- non. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Parents struggle as schools reopen amid surge

By Jeff Amy and day: “There may be some started the sixth grade at Denise Lavoie areas where the level of Newton County Middle/ ASSOCIATED PRESS virus is so high that it High School in Decatur. would not be prudent to Thompson, a pharmacist, DALLAS, Ga. — Putting bring the children back to said she felt relief watch- your child on the bus for school. So you can’t make ing him get in line to have the first day of school is one statement about his temperature taken be- always a leap of faith for bringing children back fore entering the building. a parent. Now, on top of to school in this country. She and her husband, the usual worries about It depends on where you who also works in health youngsters adjusting to are,” he said. care, found it was a “night- new teachers and class- In Georgia’s Paulding mare” trying to keep the mates, there’s COVID-19. Rachel Adamus was County, both of Adamus’ boy and their two other el- feeling those emotions children wore masks, ementary school-age chil- Monday morning as she though that is not man- dren on track with their got 7-year-old Paul ready datory for the 30,000 stu- studies. She said she is for his first day of sec- dents in the county, about not overly worried about ond grade and prepared 25 miles northwest of At- her children getting sick 5-year-old Neva for the lanta. Adamus said her at school. start of kindergarten. son and daughter under- “It would be more detri- With a new school year stand what’s happening at mental not to send them, in beginning this week in a basic level — that there my opinion, than for them some states, Adamus are germs and they need to hang out and do the vir- struggled to balance her to stay home. tual learning,” she said. “I fears with her belief that “My daughter’s been think they’re going to get her children need the so- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS saying a lot lately, `I can’t more interaction at school. cialization and instruc- wait for the germs to go They are going to learn tion that school provides, Rachel Adamus helps her daughter Neva, 5, put on a mask before her away,’” she said. more at school. They just even as the U.S. death first day of kindergarten Monday in Dallas, Ga. Adamus lives near need to be in that setting.” North Paulding High In Indiana, where toll from the coronavirus home. “They haven’t been Louisiana, Mississippi and online learning. has hit about 155,000 and School, where the princi- schools reopened last to restaurants. We only go and Tennessee will also But an uptick in cases are rising in numer- pal sent a letter over the week, a student at Green- to parks if no one else is be among those navigat- COVID-19 cases in many ous places. weekend announcing a field-Central Junior High there. We don’t take them ing the new academic year states has prompted dis- As the bus pulled away football player tested pos- tested positive on the first from the curb in Adamus’ to the grocery store. And this week. tricts to scrap in-person itive for the virus after day back to class and was Dallas, Georgia, neighbor- now they’re going to be in Many schools that are classes at least for the attending practice. The isolated in the school clin- hood, the tears finally be- the classroom with howev- resuming in-person in- start of the school year, in- Georgia High School As- ic. gan to fall. er many kids for an entire struction are also giving cluding Los Angeles, Phil- sociation, in a memo last “This really does not “We have kept them day with a teacher.” parents a stay-at-home adelphia and Washington. week, said it has received change our plans,” School protected for so long,” said The Adamus children virtual option; Adamus, President Donald Trump reports of 655 positive Superintendent Harold Adamus, who said her are among tens of thou- like many other parents, and Education Secretary tests since workouts for Olin said. “We knew that aunt died from COVID-19 sands of students across decided against that. Oth- Betsy DeVos have urged football and other sports we would have a positive in Alabama and her hus- the nation who were set to er schools are planning schools to reopen. Howev- started on June 8. case at some point in the band’s great uncle suc- resume in-person school a hybrid approach, with er, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the In Mississippi, where fall. We simply did not cumbed to the virus in Monday for the first time youngsters alternating nation’s top infectious-dis- the virus is spreading fast, think it would happen on a New Jersey nursing since March. Parents in between in-person classes ease expert, warned Mon- Emily Thompson’s son Day One.” Carolinas brace for storm surge, floods, as Isaias nears

By Sarah people in the Caribbean “They don’t really scare family came to the city Blake Morgan and roughed up the Baha- me,” Heffner said, “but I over the weekend from ASSOCIATED PRESS mas but remained at sea have great respect for them.” Julian, N.C. He’s never as it brushed past Florida Shops and restaurants experienced a hurricane, NORTH MYRTLE over the weekend, provid- appeared quieter than BEACH, S.C. — Coastal ing some welcome relief usual for a summertime but said he never consid- residents secured patio to emergency managers Monday in North Myrtle ered canceling his family’s furniture, ferry operators who had to accommodate Beach, but locals blamed weeklong vacation either. completed evacuations on mask-wearing evacuees in COVID-19 more than Isa- the Outer Banks, and offi- “I was pretty scared to storm shelters. The center ias. No businesses were cials passed out sandbags start off with,” Stanley of Isaias remained well boarding up their windows, and offered car space in el- offshore as it passed Geor- although some moved out- said Monday. “Then we evated garages Monday as PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS gia’s coast on Monday. side furniture inside. thought maybe it’s not go- Isaias marched northward, Defense attorney John Prior, right, addresses Authorities in Myr- Wayne Stanley and his ing to be that bad.” forecast to hit the Carolinas the judge as his client Chad Daybell looks on tle Beach, S.C., ordered as a minimal hurricane. during a preliminary hearing Monday in St. swimmers out of the wa- The U.S. National Hur- Anthony, Idaho. ter to avoid rough surf ricane Center warned and strong rip currents. oceanside home dwellers Still, many people were Court hearing held to brace for a storm surge out enjoying the beach up to 5 feet and up to 8 and walking their dogs inches of rain in spots as under overcast skies. in notorious case of Isaias moves up the coast. On Pawleys Island, “All those rains could southwest of Myrtle produce flash floodingBeach, Terrie Wilson Hef- children’s deaths across portions of the fner moved outdoor fur- eastern Carolinas and niture and potted plants black plastic bag covered By Keith Ridler and mid-Atlantic, and even in and kept her TV tuned to in duct tape. Rebecca Boone the northeast U.S.,” said weather reports. A coastal ASSOCIATED PRESS He said when the body Daniel Brown, senior hur- South Carolina resident was taken to the medical PHOTO | JASON LEE/THE SUN NEWS VIA AP ricane specialist at the since 1981, when Hurri- BOISE, Idaho — A de- examiner’s office, investi- U.S. National Hurricane cane Hugo destroyed her Walkers stroll past Cherry Grove pier at dawn tective Monday described gators found a white plastic Center. parents’ home, Heffner in North Myrtle Beach. Tropical Storm Isais is in excruciating details how garbage bag over the boy’s investigators unearthed Isaias (pronounced ees- said she doesn’t leave ex- moving up the east coast and is expected to make head covered with layers the remains of two children ah-EE-ahs) killed two cept for major storms. landfall near Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Monday. of tightly wound duct tape. who had been missing for Hermosillo said the boy’s months while searching wrists and ankles were also the rural Idaho property bound with duct tape, and Trump slams passage of of a man charged with con- that more duct tape bound cealing evidence. together his forearms over The testimony came during a preliminary hear- his chest. The boy was Nevada bill to mail voters’ ballots ing where a judge will dressed in red pajamas and decide whether there is was wearing black socks. By Sam Metz fraud and compromise the enough evidence to hold Hermosillo testified that ASSOCIATED PRESS integrity of the election. Chad Daybell for trial. He the girl’s body was found The consensus among ex- a short distance away. He CARSON CITY, Nev. perts is that all forms of and the children’s moth- — Nevada lawmakers er face charges related to said they found evidence voter fraud are rare. that the remains appeared passed a bill that would Nevada Secretary of the hiding of the remains add the state to a growing of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan to have been burned. State Barbara Cegavske Investigators said they list of U.S. states mail- told lawmakers Friday and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” ing active voters ballots Vallow, although authori- found the bodies by track- that she wasn’t aware ing the movements of Lori ahead of the November of any fraud in the June ties have yet to say how the election amid the corona- two died, or whether homi- Vallow’s brother, Alex Cox, primary, when Nevada virus pandemic. cide charges will be filed in using cellphone data. Rex- mailed all active voters The bill, which was the case that has attracted burg Police Lt. Ron Ball absentee ballots and only passed Sunday, now heads worldwide headlines. wrote in court documents opened a limited number to Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Daybell late last year mar- that Cox was involved in of polling places to pre- Democrat. If he signs it as ried Lori Vallow Daybell, the conspiracy to hide the vent the spread of corona- who’s charged with conspir- children’s remains. Cox expected, Nevada will join virus. died of an apparent blood seven states that plan on Limited polling places ing to help him keep the bod- AP FILE PHOTO ies of her children hidden. clot in his lung at his Ari- automatically sending vot- in Reno and Las Vegas Both have pleaded not guilty zona home last December. ers mail ballots, including Election workers process mail-in ballots during resulted in lines of up to in the case that has ties to Court documents in Lori California and Vermont, a nearly all-mail primary election in Las Vegas. eight hours. doomsday beliefs and the Daybell’s criminal case in- which moved earlier this In the June primary, all mysterious deaths of others clude claims that the cou- summer to adopt automat- “Nevada’s clubhouse Gov- Trump’s comments des- Nevada counties had one close to the couple. ple believed dark spirits, or ic mail ballot policies. ernor made it impossible perate. polling place except for Rexburg Police Detec- “zombies,” would possess President Donald for Republicans to win the “He’s lying about our Clark County, which had tive Ray Hermosillo said people. A friend, Melanie Trump called the bill’s state. Post Office could never state leaders and threat- three in the Las Vegas “JJ” Vallow’s body was Gibb, said Lori Vallow told passage “an illegal late handle the Traffic of Mail-In ening a bogus lawsuit area. The bill requires at found beneath fresh sod, her at different times last night coup” in a tweet Votes without preparation ... simply because Democrats least 140 polling places under which were three year that both children had Monday morning. He ac- See you in court!” made it easier for people throughout the state in large white flat rocks in become zombies and that cused Sisolak of exploit- Former U.S. Senate Ma- to vote,” Reid said in a November, including 100 a row and then a piece of the couple believed the only ing COVID-19 to ensure jority Leader Harry Reid statement. in Clark County, which wood paneling. He said way to rid a person of a dark votes in Nevada would applauded the lawmak- Trump has claimed the had 179 in the November the body was buried in a spirit was by killing them. favor Democrats. ers’ decision and called mail ballots would lead to 2018 election. B4 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 COMICS

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

ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON

HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON

THE BORN LOSER / ART AND CHIP SANSOM

CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Widow vows never to share her bed with another man DEAR ABBY: I am a I am so angry, hurt and single man who recently Dear Abby is written by Abigail sad that I don’t even met a widow who is nine Van Buren, also known as Jeanne want to go to the wedding years older. We connected anymore. I could use via an online dating site. Phillips, and was founded by her some advice here. At the end of our three- mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact hour conversation, she Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. SAD IN ARKANSAS said, “No man will ever Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. DEAR SAD: I’m sur- share my bed.” This is prised you had to demand because of her second gratitude from your husband, who died six the best, and no one can mail I receive, amorous daughter. She may have years ago. She said if a ever replace ______.” I couples make love in not learned appreciation man shared her bed, she also know women and many places besides the because she was always felt it would be cheating men who, after their grief bedroom. handed everything she on her late husband. has lessened, have gone wanted, so now she ex- When she said it, I was on to have happy, success- DEAR ABBY: I read pects your role in her life surprised and shocked. I ful second or third mar- you every day. My daugh- to continue on that path. hadn’t asked her if she riages. ter, the oldest of four chil- That she went gown shop- would share my (or an- What the woman you dren, and I had a fall- ping without inviting you other man’s) bed. What were talking with was do- ing-out because I paid for was her way of punishing are your thoughts on this, ing was eradicating any her education but she you for not forking over and do a lot of widows expectation you might couldn’t be thankful. She the money for her wed- adhere to this practice? have had about a sexual was very entitled as a ding. (I wonder if your Should this be considered relationship with her. She child, but it was import- mother and her fiance’s a deal-breaker in a po- should have specified on ant to me that she gradu- mother are contributing.) tential relationship? And her profile that sex was ated. She’s a schoolteach- I do not think you would replacing the bed off the table. Be glad she er now. should skip her wedding, with a new one help? was honest. When she asked me to regardless of how tempt- SLEEPLESS IN SAN This would be a pay for her wedding, I ed you may be. That said, DIEGO deal-breaker for any man said, “Will you be thank- it is important you realize who is interested in main- ful this time?” She a pattern has been estab- DEAR SLEEPLESS: taining his sex life. While stomped out and said, lished in your relation- Some widows — and wid- replacing her mattress “I’ll do it myself!” I ship with your daughter, owers — become celibate might have been a helpful learned today that she and she may use your after the death of their suggestion, I doubt she went gown shopping with grandchildren as pawns spouse. A phrase I have would have been recep- my mom and her fiance’s to manipulate you, so be heard used is, “I’ve had tive. According to the mother and excluded me. prepared. BRIDGE

Bridge ignores race and religion There have been numerous ex- king. For Israel, Julian Frydrich played amples throughout history of world a heart, West winning with his king leaders forcing their subjects to and clearing the spades. In search of wage wars that they had no desire his ninth trick, declarer tried the club to fight, often on the basis of religion. finesse and went down two. Bridge players, though, do not Samih Khalil from Cairo played as care about the race or religion of an if he could see through the backs opponent; they only want to know of the cards. He took two diamond about the bidding and carding meth- tricks ending in the dummy, cashed ods that they employ. the spade queen, then played off Bridge featured the first interna- his other three diamond winners, tional match in any sport between bringing everyone down to five cards. Egypt and Israel. It took place during When West kept the spade 10, the the 1980 World Team Olympiad in heart ace-king and the club king- Valkenburg, the Netherlands. (That jack, Samih exited with a heart. West tournament was plagued by protests was endplayed, forced to lead a club against South Africa’s participation.) into declarer’s ace-queen at trick 12. Although Israel won narrowly, Egypt I know Samih well, having coached gained on this deal from the historic the Egyptian world championship encounter. team in 1989. If West had discard- At both tables, the defense against ed two clubs, blanking his king, I’m three no-trump began with a spade confident Samih would have gotten to East’s ace and a spade to South’s it right, cashing the club ace. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS

Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning Netflix Following her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup Part 1, Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Livewriter Sam Jay is back for her first hourlong Netflix original comedy special, which was filmed at the Masquer- ade in Atlanta. Ghostbusters AMC, 3 p.m. Catch a Classic! Who ya gonna call? Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigour- ney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Rick Moranis headline this hilarious 1984 comedy block- buster that also manages to be spooky at times thanks to its dazzling visual effects and Elmer Bern- stein’s creepily fun musical score. Ghostbusterswas followed up with one sequel to date, with another one in the works, as well as a 2016 remake, but they’ve all been hard-pressed to capture the magic of this initial installment. NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Live A Tuesday NBA twin bill on TNT has the Boston Celt- ics vs. the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. America’s Got Talent: “AGT: 15th Anniversary Spe- cial” NBC, 8 p.m. Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara review some of their favorite acts from the Season 15 auditions and reveal who will proceed to the live shows. Ten acts are chosen to perform remotely and five of those acts will also ad- vance for a chance to win $1 million. What’s It Worth? A&E, 9 p.m. New Series! With people across the nation spending more time inside their homes than ever, this half-hour series follows comedy legend and personal collector Jeff Foxworthy as he scours the country in search of truly unique possessions and collectibles with shocking values — without ever leaving his Georgia man cave. Extreme Unboxing A&E, 10 p.m. New Series! This new series follows a group of larger-than-life personalities from across the country as they buy liquidated merchandise for pennies on the dollar and unbox it with hopes for big profits. They risk their own money to bid on and win the best boxes at the best prices, and pallets are delivered to their homes for the big reveal. Each group digs through hundreds, sometimes thousands, of items on the hunt for retail gold. Cheers to United We Fall Cheers to Peacock Jeers to Peacock Jeers to Netflix Backyard Envy for presenting a united parental for heating up an English-class for not completely stuffing its for being a menace to The Soci- Bravo, 10 p.m. front. Even though ABC’s latest staple with the original series nest. It’s great to provide a free ety fans. Reminiscent of Lord of Season Premiere! tier (to watch an original like the Flies, the creepy sci-fi series, James, Garrett and Mel — the Manscapers — are comedy is a classic case of “big Brave New World. If Aldous Hux- about a group of teens (the cast back, and business is blooming! They’ve expanded lug hubby and hot wife,” it’s re- ley’s tale of a dystopian future Brave New World costs $5 a month), but if you’re going to includes Kristine Froseth and the clientele of their boutique landscaping compa- freshing to see a frazzled married had been as ballsy as the new Jose Julian, pictured) trapped ny and have more projects than they can handle. overload the options with Bravo in their small town after all the This season, these creative minds take on some of couple—likably played by Will streaming service’s updated and E! reality shows, at least of- their biggest jobs to date as they produce a Tus- Sasso and Christina Vidal Mitch- take (starring Alden Ehrenreich, adults have vanished, was re- fer ones we want to revisit. Five newed more than a year ago, but can-themed backyard in the middle of New Jersey, ell (pictured)—who actually seem pictured, and Joseph Morgan), conquer a logistically challenging “upside-down versions of Bad Girls Club and there are still no new episodes. house” on Fire Island and reimagine a larger-than- to like each other. Now that is a we would have managed to get not a single episode of NYC Prep Don’t tell us those disappeared life World Pride Parade float for a hotel giant. modern family. through the book as a teen! or Miami Social? too!

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By Rahmat Gul and Rahim Faiez Lebanon headed ASSOCIATED PRESS JALALABAD, Afghani- stan — Militants affiliat- toward collapse ed with the Islamic State group stormed a prison in By Zeina Karam and potentially open the eastern Afghanistan in a ASSOCIATED PRESS door to chaos. Lebanese daylong siege that left at worry about a decline so BEIRUT — Power cuts least 39 people dead, includ- steep it would forever alter that last up to 20 hours ing the assailants, and freed the small Mediterranean a day. Mountains of trash nearly 400 of their fighters country’s identity and en- spilling into streets. Long before security forces re- trepreneurial spirit, unpar- lines at gas stations. stored order, a government alleled in the Middle East. It may seem like a stan- official said Monday. In the past, Lebanon has dard summer in Lebanon, The attack underscored been able to in part blame its a country used to wres- that the Islamic State turmoil on outsiders. With PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tling with crumbling infra- affiliate in Afghanistan 18 religious sects, a weak structure as it vaults from is still a formidable pres- Afghan security personnel take position on the top of a building where central government and one disaster to another. ence, and it highlighted insurgents were hiding, in the city of Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghani- far more powerful neigh- Only this time, it’s differ- the challenges ahead as stan, Monday. bors, it has always been ent. Every day brings dark- U.S. and NATO forces be- caught in regional rivalries to be prisoners, civilians on and began recapturing One inmate, who gave er signs Lebanon has rarely leading to political paral- gin to withdraw following seen in past crises: Mass Washington’s peace deal and Afghan forces, al- some of the inmates. his name as Azizullah, ysis, violence or both. Its though no official break- Of the five prisoners said he heard the power- layoffs, hospitals threat- 1975-90 civil war made the with the Taliban. ened with closure, shuttered The peace accord aims to down was given. killed by the militants, at ful explosion, followed by word “Beirut” synonymous Another 50 people were least three were members the militants storming shops and restaurants, with war’s devastation and recruit the Taliban to bat- crimes driven by despera- tle the militants from IS, wounded in the attack of the Taliban, showing into the main prison block, produced a generation of that began Sunday when the tensions between the shouting for their fighters tion, a military that can no warlords-turned-politicians which U.S. officials have longer afford to feed its sol- told The Associated Press a suicide bomber detonat- two factions. and telling them to flee. that Lebanon hasn’t been diers meat and warehouses able to shake off to this day. is the Americans’ biggest ed his explosives-packed An AP photographer “The aim of this attack was that sell expired poultry. Since the war ended, the foe in Afghanistan. Both vehicle at the entrance to who went inside the pris- to rescue all Daesh members Lebanon is hurtling to- country has suffered a Syr- the Taliban and the IS af- the prison complex some on, which houses about inside the prison, and unfor- 115 kilometers (70 miles) 1,500 inmates, said he saw tunately that included five ward a tipping point at an ian occupation, repeated filiate are staunch rivals. alarming speed, driven by east of Kabul, Omar said. the bodies of five of the at- or six senior Daesh people,” conflict with Israel, bouts of At least 10 of the dead financial ruin, collapsing Other militants simul- tackers and at least four Omar said, using an Ara- sectarian fighting, political were IS militants involved institutions, hyperinfla- taneously stormed the prisoners. bic acronym for the Islamic assassinations and various in the assault to free their tion and rapidly rising economic crises, as well prison and took up posi- Omar said about 430 State group, which is also comrades from the prison poverty — with a pandem- as an influx of more than tions in nearby residential prisoners stayed in their known as ISIS. Among the in Jalalabad, the capital of ic on top of that. a million refugees from buildings. They fired on cells or hid during the prisoners who escaped was Nangarhar province, said On Monday, the country’s neighboring Syria’s civil Ajmal Omar, a provincial Afghan troops for several siege. It was unclear Mon- the group’s shadow governor foreign minister resigned, war. The presence of the council member. The rest hours, even after the secu- day how may prisoners re- for neighboring Kunar Prov- warning that a lack of vi- powerful Shiite group Hez- of the dead were believed rity forces retook the pris- mained at large. ince, he said. sion and a will to imple- bollah — a proxy army for ment structural reforms Iran created in the 1980s risked turning the country to fight Israel’s occupation Spain’s former king leaving into a “failed state.” — ensures the country is The collapse threatens always caught up in the to break a nation seen as a struggle for supremacy by model of diversity and re- regional superpowers Iran country amid financial scandal silience in the Arab world and Saudi Arabia.

By Barry Hatton this period, out of Spain.” Spain’s prime minister ing Spain peacefully re- Outbreak hits Norway ASSOCIATED PRESS Juan Carlos, in the let- recently said he found the store democracy after the ter, said he made the deci- developments about Juan death of dictator Francis- LISBON — Spain’s for- sion against the backdrop Carlos -- including investi- co Franco in 1975. cruise ship, could mer monarch, Juan Carlos of “public repercussions gations in Spain and Swit- But marred by scandals I, is leaving Spain to live zerland -- “disturbing.” in the later years of his in another, unspecified, of certain episodes of my spread along coast Since Spain’s Supreme reign, Juan Carlos in 2014 country amid a financial past private life.” He said he wanted to en- Court opened its probe abdicated in favor of his scandal, according to a let- By Jan M. Olsen north is “now in the pro- sure he doesn’t make his earlier this year, Span- son Felipe VI, losing the ter published on the royal ASSOCIATED PRESS cess of a full review of all son’s role difficult, adding ish media outlets have immunity from prosecu- family’s website Monday. published damaging tes- procedures.” that “my legacy, and my tion Spain’s Constitution COPENHAGEN, Den- The letter from Juan timony from a separate It has contacted passen- own dignity, demand that grants to the head of state. mark — A Norwegian Carlos to his son, King Fe- Swiss investigation into gers who had been on the After media reports cruise ship line halted all lipe VI, said: “I am inform- it should be so.” Juan Car- millions of euros (dollars) MS Roald Amundsen for claimed Felipe was a ben- trips and apologized Mon- ing you of my considered los’ current whereabouts that were allegedly given its July 17-24 and July eficiary of an offshore ac- day for procedural errors decision to move, during were not known. to Juan Carlos by Saudi 25-31 trips from Bergen to count holding an alleged after a coronavirus out- Arabia’s late King Abdul- Svalbard, which is known 65 million-euro gift ( $76 break on one ship infected lah. for its polar bears. The million) from Saudi Ara- at least 5 passengers and Juan Carlos allegedly ship had 209 guests on the bia to Juan Carlos, Felipe 36 crew. Health author- then transferred a large first voyage and 178 on ities fear the ship also amount to a former com- renounced any future the second. All other crew could have spread the vi- panion in what investi- personal inheritance he members tested negative. rus to dozens of towns and gators are considering might receive from the But since the cruise line villages along Norway’s as a possible attempt to former king. Felipe also often acts like a local fer- western coast. hide the money from au- stripped his father of his ry, traveling from port to annual stipend of 194,232 The confirmed virusport along Norway’s west- thorities. The companion, cases from the MS Roald Corinna Larsen, is a Dan- euros ($228,000.) ern coast, the virus may The royal house has de- Amundsen raise new not have been contained ish-German businesswom- questions about safety on an long linked by Spanish nied that Felipe had any onboard. Some passen- knowledge of his father’s all cruise ships during a gers disembarked along media to the former king. pandemic even as the dev- Spanish prosecutors have alleged financial irregu- the route and may have larities. astated cruise ship indus- spread the virus to their asked her to provide tes- try is pressing to resume The royal website said local communities. AP FILE PHOTO timony in the case in Sep- sailings after chaotically in a statement that Felipe A total of 69 municipali- tember in Madrid. shutting down in March. Spain’s former king Juan Carlos waves at the respected his father’s deci- ties in Norway could have The 82-year-old former In response to the out- bullring in Aranjuez, Spain. king is credited with help- sion. been affected, Norwegian break, Norway on Monday news agency NTB report- closed its ports to cruise ed. Officials in the north- ships for two weeks. ern city of Tromsoe are The Hurtigruten cruise urging anyone who trav- Report: Retired Pope Benedict line was one of the first eled on the ship or had companies to resume sail- any contact with it to get ing during the pandemic, in touch with health au- starting cruises to Norway thorities. XVI ill after visit to Germany out of northern Germa- Police in Norway are ny in June with a single opening an investigation ship, then adding cruises to find out whether any BERLIN (AP) — Emeri- picks up, though he said in July to the Arctic archi- laws had been broken. tus Pope Benedict XVI has that Benedict is physical- pelago of Svalbard. It’s not yet clear how the fallen ill after his return ly very frail. The 41 people on the MS Roald Amundsen out- from a trip to his native The Vatican press office MS Roald Amundsen who break began. NTB report- Bavaria to visit his broth- downplayed the severity tested positive have been ed that 33 of the infected er, who died a month ago, of Benedict’s condition, admitted to the University crew members came from a German newspaper re- citing his longtime sec- Hospital of North Norway the Philippines and the ported Monday. retary, Monsignor Georg in Tromsoe, north of the others were from Norway, The daily Passauer Gaenswein, in a state- Arctic Circle, where the France and Germany. The Neue Presse quoted Peter ment released to the me- ship currently is docked. passengers were from all Seewald, a biographer of dia. The cruise line said it sus- over the world. the retired pontiff, as say- According to Gaens- pended the ship and two Skjeldam said cruise ing that the 93-year-old wein, “the emeritus pope’s others — the MS Fridtjof ship officials did not know has been suffering from a health condition doesn’t Nansen and the MS Spits- they should have notified facial infection since his create particular concern, bergen — from operating passengers after the first return to Rome. except that for a 93-year- for an indefinite period. infection was reported Seewald, who has pub- old man who is getting “A preliminary evalua- Friday, adding that they lished several book-length over the most acute phase tion shows that there has followed the advice of the interviews with Benedict, of a painful, but not seri- been a failure in several of ship’s doctors. handed over a copy of the ous illness.” our internal procedures,” But Line Vold of the Nor- biography to the former In June, Benedict made Hurtigruten CEO Daniel wegian Institute of Public pontiff on Saturday, the a four-day visit to the Ba- Skjeldam said in a state- AP FILE PHOTO Health said its advice was newspaper reported. He varian city of Regensburg ment. He added the com- to inform passengers and described Benedict as be- to see his ailing brother. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI attends a Mass pany that sails along Nor- crew as soon as possible so ing optimistic and talking It was his first trip out of prior to the opening of the Holy Door of St. Pe- way’s picturesque coast they could monitor their about possibly writing Italy since he resigned as ter’s Basilica, formally starting the Jubilee of between Bergen in the health and go into quaran- himself if his strength pope in 2013. Mercy, at the Vatican. south and Kirkenes in the tine or isolation, if needed. B8 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 BUSINESS Virus relief bill remains up in air as negotiations resume By Andrew Taylor ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Slow, grinding negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume Monday afternoon, but the path forward promises to be challenging and time is already growing short. Re- publicans are griping that House Speaker Nancy Pe- losi won’t drop her expan- sive wish list even as con- cerns are mounting that the White House needs to be more sure-footed in the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS negotiations. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows London-based HSBC is Europe’s largest bank. Both the Trump admin- speaks during a press briefing in the James istration negotiating team Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, and top Capitol Hill Demo- Friday, in Washington. HSBC says net profit plunged 96 crats remain far apart, and talks since Saturday — negotiator, appears intent aid to states for later legis- when the combatants an- percent as pandemic took hold on an agreement as well, lation. She is insisting on a nounced modest progress but she’s made it clear she complete package. — have yet to lend momen- needs big money for state Senate Majority Leader LONDON (AP) — Eu- HSBC said its lending in last quarter to focus on tum. Both sides used tele- rope’s biggest bank, the last quarter fell 3 per- supporting its customers. and local governments, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., vision appearances over unemployment benefits, is so far playing a low-pro- HSBC, said Monday that cent to $29 billion while “Our first half perfor- the weekend to showcase its net profit plummeted deposits rose 6 percent to mance was impacted by and food aid. file role. But he has been their differences. Appearances by the a constant in negotiations 96 percent in the second $85 billion as customers the COVID-19 pandemic, Ahead of Monday’s talks, quarter of this year as low- saved more and spent less. principal negotiators on in four prior COVID-19 falling interest rates, in- all sides predict a long slog er interest rates combined Revenue slipped 12 per- Sunday’s news shows response bills, and he is creased geopolitical risk ahead despite the lapse of with the downturn due to cent to $5.6 billion thanks featured continued politi- facing time pressure as and heightened levels of a $600-per-week supple- the coronavirus pandemic to slimmer interest rate cal shots by White House an antsy Senate yearns to mental COVID-19 jobless tool hold. margins and weaker market volatility,” Noel chief of staff Mark Mead- exit Washington. The Dem- benefit, the beginning of The bank’s net profit wealth management ac- Quinn, the bank’s chief ows at Pelosi for turning ocratic-controlled House attributable to ordinary tivity. executive, said in a state- school season and the call down a one-week exten- has left for recess and shareholders was $192 One area of growth was ment. of lawmakers’ cherished sion of the $600 benefit in won’t return until there is million in the April-June mobile payments, which Still, he said, HSBC’s August recess. Several talks last week. an agreement to vote on, quarter, down from $4.37 more than doubled from Asia business showed “re- more days of talks are ex- Meadows, however, is un- but the GOP-held Senate billion reported in the a year earlier to $71.4 bil- silience.” pected, if not more. derstaffed during the talks is trapped in the capital. same period a year earlier. lion. “We are also looking at The White House is seek- and seems to struggle with Areas of agreement al- London-based HSBC Earlier this year, the what additional actions ing opportunities to boost his read on Pelosi. He spent ready include the $1,200 President Donald Trump, has most of its business in bank said it will shed we need to take in light much of his time on CBS’ direct payment and like another round of “Face The Nation” attack- Asia, where the pandemic some 35,000 jobs as part of the new economic en- changes to the Paycheck $1,200 stimulus payments ing her for opposing a piece- Protection Program to began, first emerging in of an overhaul to focus on vironment to make HSBC and extending the sup- meal approach that would permit especially hard-hit central China. faster-growing markets in a stronger and more sus- Near-zero interest rates Asia and as it tries to cope plemental jobless benefit revive jobless benefits im- businesses to obtain an- tainable business,” Quinn meant to help businesses with a slew of global un- and partial eviction ban. mediately but leave other other loan under generous said. keep running with cheap certainties, from Brexit to Pelosi, the top Democratic items like food stamps and forgiveness terms. credit are squeezing mar- the trade wars to the pan- HSBC’s troubles reflect gins for lenders. The bank demic. those of the wider banking forecasts expected credit The bank’s chief execu- industry. Apart from low losses of $8 billion-$13 bil- tive, Noel Quinn, said in a interest rates, in Europe lion in 2020, though it said presentation posted online many banks are still deal- that was “subject to a high that HSBC paused its re- ing with problems left over degree of uncertainty.” structuring efforts in the from the financial crisis. Stocks rally worldwide, S&P 500 back to within 3 percent of record

Pedestrians wearing protective FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS masks during the Owner Bob Szuter, employees Allison Randolph and Alicia Herrmann, coronavirus sous chef Andy Zamagias, general manager Corey Schlosser and em- pandemic pass ployee Andy Powell, from left, gather inside Wolf’s Ridge Brewing’s tap by the New room in Columbus, Ohio. York Stock Exchange in New York. With loan money gone, FILE PHOTO | restaurants are at mercy of virus ASSOCIATED PRESS By Joyce M. reopen four of his eight full house virtually every By Stan Choe which helped to lift mar- ticks up across the coun- Rosenberg Boloco restaurants when day, says Sean Kennedy, ASSOCIATED PRESS kets globally. The gains try amid a resurgence of AP BUSINESS WRITER Massachusetts lifted its executive vice president built higher after a fol- coronavirus counts and shutdown order in early for the trade group Na- NEW YORK — Wall low-up report showed U.S. business restrictions. NEW YORK — The check Street is starting August May. But with the money tional Restaurant Asso- manufacturing growth The continued spread of has arrived and beleaguered spent and business at the ciation. They also tend to with more gains, and accelerated last month at the coronavirus is raising restaurant owners across stocks climbed Monday restaurants down as much have only about two weeks a faster pace than econo- worries that the economy America are looking down following encouraging as 70 percent, Pepper had of cash on hand, making mists expected. could backslide again and on their empty wallets. reports from around the to again close two loca- them highly vulnerable The data added to ev- snuff out the budding im- Government coronavirus when their sales are down. world on the economy. tions. The staff of 125 he idence that the global provements it’s shown. loans in the spring helped had before the virus out- “They aren’t designed The S&P 500 tacked 0.8 economy halted — at least The shakeout from the eating establishments break is down to 50. to have an on-off switch. percent more onto its four- temporarily — its freefall pandemic took down two rehire laid-off employees “A lot of this is out of our They’re designed to be month winning streak, from earlier this year. The more big retailers over and ride out the pandem- hands at this point,” Pep- used seven days a week, with Big Tech once again drop had dragged the S&P ic’s initial surge and wave per says. “At this moment, 14 to 15 hours a day at leading the way. The ral- the weekend, with Lord 500 down nearly 34 per- of shutdown orders. I don’t see getting my full 100 percent of capacity,” ly helped the index at & Taylor and the owner cent from its record at one of Men’s Wearhouse both But that Paycheck Pro- payroll back.” Kennedy says. the heart of many 401(k) point. Earlier on Monday, filing for bankruptcy pro- tection Program money has Congress is debating an- Even in areas where the accounts get back within a private survey showed now been spent at many tection on Sunday. other relief bill that poten- virus appears stable and 3 percent of its record for China’s manufacturing ac- restaurants, leaving them Through the pandemic, tially will have more help restaurants can have in- the first time since Febru- tivity also grew at a faster in the same precarious po- though, Big Tech has re- for small businesses, but side dining, they’re strug- ary, a couple days after it rate in July than expected. sition they were in during mained almost immune to even with more loan or gling. Wolf’s Ridge Brew- set its high. In Washington, mean- outbreak’s early days: grant money, restaurants ing, a Columbus, Ohio, The Dow Jones Indus- while, slow, grinding ne- such concerns on expecta- Thousands of restaurants tions that it can continue will remain at the mercy restaurant and brewery, trial Average closed at gotiations on a huge relief are being forced to close has had to close its dining to grow. of the virus that has deci- 26,664, up 236 points, or effort for the U.S. econo- down again on mandates mated their business. room and return to takeout Microsoft jumped 4.8 0.9 percent, and the gains my are ongoing. Both the from state and local offi- The virus’s resurgence and delivery, having used percent Monday after it for tech stocks helped the Trump administration cials combating the virus’s has prompted officials in its PPP money and not confirmed that it’s in talks Nasdaq composite jump negotiating team and top resurgence, particularly in California, Texas, Florida having enough revenue 1.5 percent. Capitol Hill Democrats to buy the U.S. arm of the South and West. and other states to order due to social distancing. Many competing cur- reported progress over TikTok, a Chinese-owned And even in parts of the restaurants shut again. In “What the PPP did was rents are pushing the the weekend, though dif- video app that is very pop- country where the out- the Northeast and other put us in a position where market in different direc- ferences remain. At least ular but has also drawn break appears contained, parts of the country where we brought people back tions, but the coronavirus several more days of talks the White House’s scruti- restaurants’ revenue is infection rates appear before we had enough pandemic and its impact are expected. ny. Microsoft said its CEO, far below normal because more stable, no one expects business to support them,” on the economy remain The discussions have Satya Nadella, has talked social distancing require- limits on inside dining to co-founder Bob Szuter the most forceful. taken on more urgency be- with President Donald ments — and wary diners be lifted anytime soon. says. He’s trying to figure Reports showed that cause $600 in weekly ben- Trump about it, and the — mean fewer tables, few- Restaurants generally out new ways to bring in manufacturing activi- efits for laid-off workers tech giant expects the er customers and limited have a low profit margin, revenue, focusing more ty strengthened across from the federal govern- talks with TikTok to end hours. between 5 percent and 6 on the brewery side of the Europe in July by more ment have expired, just no later than Sept. 15, ei- John Pepper used a PPP percent, and they achieve business until it’s safe to than economists expected, as the number of layoffs ther with a deal or not. loan to pay employees and that only if they have a have a full dining room.